Games Like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...

Why similar: RPG 17.3%, Mature 14.4%, Open World 10.7%, Nudity 8.1%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest match on Steam to The Witcher 3's political intrigue, morally gray choices, monster-slaying, and mature fantasy storytelling.

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification.

Why similar: Open World 29%, Mature 16.4%, Nudity 13.5%, RPG 10.5%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: CD PROJEKT RED brings the same cinematic quest design, standout side missions, and consequence-driven roleplaying to a very different open-world setting.

Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!

Why similar: Open World 33.7%, Medieval 16.6%, RPG 15.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Nudity 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Though grounded rather than fantastical, it offers the same kind of immersive open-world adventuring, mature tone, and questing that rewards paying attention.

Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.

Why similar: RPG 16.3%, Mature 12.7%, Open World 9.6%, Story Rich 8.6%, Fantasy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: If you want more Geralt, this keeps the series' monster-hunting, alchemy, and moral ambiguity intact despite its older design.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.

Why similar: RPG 26.1%, Story Rich 18.9%, Choices Matter 17.7%, Nudity 13%, Fantasy 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a richly reactive mature fantasy world where choices, relationships, and quest outcomes meaningfully shape your journey.

Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more.

Why similar: Open World 30.1%, RPG 15.5%, Story Rich 11%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Fantasy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its party-driven dark-fantasy story, political stakes, and large explorable zones make it one of the best alternatives for players who loved Witcher 3's epic scope.

A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.

Why similar: Open World 35.4%, RPG 16.8%, Medieval 16.1%, Story Rich 12.3%, Choices Matter 7%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the first game's immersive medieval roleplaying with even stronger storytelling and a bigger, more reactive world.

Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.

Why similar: Open World 27.9%, RPG 17.8%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Story Rich 9.1%, Mature 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its faction politics, companion quests, and choice-heavy storytelling hit a very similar sweet spot to Witcher 3 on a smaller AA scale.

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.

Why similar: Open World 42%, RPG 16%, Fantasy 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It trades authored quest writing for freedom, but the sense of roaming a dangerous fantasy world on your own terms is just as compelling.

Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.

Why similar: Open World 42.6%, Story Rich 15.1%, Mature 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Atmospheric 5%

Why You'll Like It: While not fantasy, it matches Witcher 3 in world immersion, mature storytelling, and the sheer quality of its side content.

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

Why similar: Open World 34.4%, RPG 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Action RPG 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly haunting dark-fantasy open world, though the focus is much more on discovery and combat than on dialogue choices.

Explore a stunning world, make complex moral choices, and engage in bone-crushing combat against massive and terrifying creatures. The Ultimate Edition includes Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening and all nine content packs.

Why similar: RPG 22.8%, Story Rich 16%, Mature 14%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Fantasy 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is another gritty fantasy RPG built around hard choices, strong writing, and a world that feels harsh and politically unstable.

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: RPG 13.8%, Story Rich 13.3%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Third Person 11.8%, Action RPG 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its supernatural hunts, emotionally heavy choices, and mature third-person storytelling make it one of the most Witcher-like recent releases.

A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

Why similar: Open World 49.7%, Story Rich 17.3%, Third Person 8.2%, Action RPG 7.6%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its elegant open-world structure, sword-focused combat, and melancholic side stories evoke the same wandering-hero appeal.

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: Open World 34%, RPG 17.5%, Fantasy 7.7%, Action RPG 6.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of setting out into a threatening fantasy world where every trek and monster fight matters.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.

Why similar: Open World 36.7%, RPG 14.9%, Action RPG 10.6%, Medieval 9.2%, Fantasy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its dangerous overland travel, huge monsters, and emergent fantasy adventuring strongly echo the thrill of exploring Witcher 3's wilderness.

A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.

Why similar: Open World 34.7%, RPG 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Fantasy 6.6%, Medieval 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a broad gritty fantasy world with faction-aligned decisions and open-ended exploration that will appeal to players who love rougher RPG sandboxes.

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

Why similar: Open World 35.9%, RPG 21.3%, Fantasy 6.9%, Third Person 4.9%, Atmospheric 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its faction choices, grounded progression, and scrappy hand-built world make it a natural pick for fans of older-school European RPGs like The Witcher.

Discover a brand new RPG from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve — war-veteran and Queen of Lyria and Rivia — is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.

Why similar: RPG 21.7%, Story Rich 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Choices Matter 8.7%, Open World 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Even with card-battling gameplay, it delivers CD PROJEKT RED's signature writing, moral ambiguity, and Witcher-world atmosphere.

London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.

Why similar: Open World 27.9%, RPG 15.1%, Story Rich 12.9%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This smaller-scale action RPG leans into mature writing, monster themes, and morally difficult decisions in a way Witcher fans often appreciate.

Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.

Why similar: RPG 23.4%, Story Rich 19.4%, Choices Matter 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Fantasy 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Witcher 3 was making big consequential decisions in a dark fantasy setting, this is an excellent deeper CRPG version of that.

ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.

Why similar: Open World 43.2%, RPG 19.9%, Fantasy 6.6%, Story Rich 6.5%, Choices Matter 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Rough around the edges but compelling, it offers faction-driven choices, harsh exploration, and a very Euro-RPG sense of consequence.

The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.

Why similar: RPG 32.5%, Story Rich 31.2%, Fantasy 22.1%, Choices Matter 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is less cinematic and more systemic, but its reactive quest design and mature fantasy roleplaying are top-tier.

Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!

Why similar: Open World 27.4%, RPG 19.4%, Story Rich 7.1%, Medieval 6.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This old-school classic shares Witcher 3's gritty fantasy atmosphere and rewarding sense of surviving in a believable hostile world.

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.

Why similar: Open World 30.7%, Magic 11.7%, RPG 11%, Fantasy 9.6%, Story Rich 7.4%

The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.

Why similar: Story Rich 22%, RPG 20.3%, Choices Matter 17%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Nudity 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its character-driven storytelling, memorable companions, and meaningful choices make it a great non-fantasy match for Witcher 3's narrative strengths.

In this action-adventure game, set sail for Ancient Greece to alter its fate. Fight in visceral battles on land and sea, shape your destiny from outcast to legend, and uncover secrets of your past.

Why similar: Open World 48.6%, RPG 14.8%, Story Rich 7.8%, Third Person 7.1%, Multiple Endings 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its huge mythic world, action-RPG structure, and constant stream of side quests make it a solid pick if you mainly want more open-world roaming.

The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.

Why similar: Open World 31.4%, RPG 22%, Action RPG 11.4%, Fantasy 10%, Story Rich 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a lighter take on fantasy action-RPG adventuring, but the open-world questing and progression loop are easy for Witcher fans to enjoy.

Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

Why similar: Open World 39.9%, RPG 11.7%, Fantasy 7.6%, Story Rich 6.5%, Medieval 5.8%

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Open World 40.4%, RPG 9.9%, Fantasy 9.5%, Third Person 8%, Action RPG 5.8%

Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.

Why similar: Open World 34.1%, RPG 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Story Rich 9.4%, Fantasy 7.6%

War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...

Why similar: Open World 29.7%, RPG 19%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Fantasy 6.2%, Medieval 5.9%

From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.

Why similar: Open World 45.3%, RPG 12.7%, Story Rich 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!

Why similar: Open World 43.5%, Story Rich 12.4%, RPG 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Third Person 5.8%

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Why similar: Open World 26.5%, Story Rich 19.6%, RPG 12.1%, Third Person 8.9%, Fantasy 7.3%

Welcome to a new world! In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.

Why similar: Open World 37.4%, RPG 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Third Person 8.7%, Fantasy 7.6%

The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world.

Why similar: Open World 36.1%, RPG 22.5%, Atmospheric 5.6%, Fantasy 5.6%, Dark Fantasy 5%

Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.

Why similar: Open World 33.9%, RPG 18.2%, Fantasy 9.5%, Story Rich 7.9%, Action RPG 7.6%

Experience an amazing adventure in one of the most fascinating universes! Amidst conspiracy and betrayal, try to survive the orchestrated machinations around the Iron Throne.

Why similar: RPG 27.1%, Fantasy 11.7%, Story Rich 11.3%, Medieval 10.1%, Choices Matter 9.3%

Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?

Why similar: RPG 22.2%, Open World 15.4%, Fantasy 8.5%, Choices Matter 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!

Why similar: Open World 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, RPG 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Story Rich 9.6%

Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

Why similar: Open World 47%, RPG 13%, Story Rich 8.7%, Third Person 6.7%, Action RPG 5.3%

Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!

Why similar: RPG 52%, Nudity 13.4%, Fantasy 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Mature 7.1%

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.

Why similar: Open World 43.8%, Medieval 10.7%, Story Rich 9.2%, RPG 9.2%, Fantasy 7.6%

Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.

Why similar: Open World 30.6%, RPG 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Story Rich 8.7%, Choices Matter 8%

War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.

Why similar: Open World 35.3%, RPG 29.9%, Fantasy 8.7%, Third Person 6.7%, Action RPG 5.9%

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.

Why similar: Open World 34.9%, RPG 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Fantasy 7.6%, Story Rich 5.5%

Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.

Why similar: Open World 28.9%, RPG 20.9%, Fantasy 10%, Third Person 7.8%, Action RPG 7%

You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.

Why similar: RPG 32.3%, Fantasy 10.4%, Open World 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Third Person 6.7%

Embark on a journey of intrigue, romance, and adventure in Lust & Legends, a mature open-world RPG that plunges players into the immersive realm of Astoria. As a squire named Tristan, you must navigate the complexities of a medieval world filled with secrets, mysteries, and desires.

Why similar: Open World 23.8%, Mature 16.6%, Nudity 13.7%, RPG 10.3%, Story Rich 9.6%

The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.

Why similar: Open World 32.7%, RPG 21.9%, Fantasy 11%, Action RPG 8.7%, Third Person 5.8%

FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.

Why similar: Open World 27.1%, RPG 18.8%, Fantasy 8.3%, Choices Matter 7%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

A true, full-length open-world game for VR has arrived from Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim VR reimagines the complete epic fantasy masterpiece with an unparalleled sense of scale, depth, and immersion. Skyrim VR also includes all official add-ons.

Why similar: Open World 44%, RPG 17.7%, Fantasy 8.5%, Magic 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Gedonia is a classic open world rpg, featuring a complete freedom of building your character, exploring a huge world and completing quests.

Why similar: Open World 33.2%, RPG 14.6%, Medieval 10.9%, Magic 8.4%, Third Person 8.2%

Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.

Why similar: Open World 33%, RPG 28.2%, Third Person 7%, Fantasy 6.1%, Atmospheric 4.5%

The Technomancer is a sci-fi RPG that offers players plenty of dynamic combat action based on 4 skill trees dedicated to 3 combat styles and the destructive electrical powers of the Technomancers.

Why similar: Open World 30%, RPG 21.7%, Third Person 8.7%, Mature 8%, Nudity 5.1%

Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.

Why similar: Open World 37%, RPG 21.7%, Medieval 20.3%, Third Person 5.4%, Action RPG 4.4%

Dark fantasy RPG with open world. Together with Markus, you can experience an unforgettable journey, any of your actions may have consequences.

Why similar: Open World 30.2%, Medieval 10.9%, Third Person 8.7%, Magic 8.3%, Fantasy 7.6%