Games Like The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut

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 20.4%, Based On A Novel 15.6% ★, Mature 12.2%, Fantasy 9.2%, Choices Matter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel keeps Geralt, the moral grayness, and consequence-heavy questing while modernizing the combat.

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

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

Why You'll Like It: It expands the same mature monster-hunter fantasy into a richer world with similarly excellent side quests and tough decisions.

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 28.7%, Fantasy 15.6%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Mature 12.7%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: If you want another classic fantasy RPG built around party interaction, origin-based roleplaying, and major choices, this is the closest non-Witcher fit.

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: RPG 27.7%, Classic 11.6% ★, Open World 9.5%, Fantasy 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Witcher EE, it is a rough-edged cult classic that rewards patience with strong worldbuilding, faction politics, and a grimy fantasy setting.

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

Why similar: RPG 27.6%, Classic 13.2% ★, Open World 8.6%, Fantasy 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its harsh medieval fantasy world, grounded tone, and old-school European RPG sensibility feel very close to Witcher 1's atmosphere.

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: RPG 35.4%, Open World 13.2%, Fantasy 11.7%, Third Person 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Another Euro-RPG with tight progression, hand-crafted exploration, and a gritty fantasy tone that scratches a similar old-school itch.

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: RPG 28.4%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Open World 9.8%, Mature 9.3%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the seed game's focus on politics, companion-driven storytelling, and choices that shape quest outcomes in a mature fantasy world.

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 30.9%, Story Rich 13.2%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Fantasy 9%, Mature 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Even with card battles, it nails the Witcher setting's bleak politics, difficult choices, and strong narrative voice.

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: RPG 28.7%, Medieval 16%, Open World 13.9%, Nudity 9.9%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its grounded medieval intrigue, mature quest writing, and consequence-heavy roleplaying echo the low-fantasy seriousness of The Witcher's world.

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

Why similar: RPG 33.5%, Fantasy 16.3%, Third Person 11.4%, Open World 10.2%, Action RPG 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes third-person action combat, dragons, and dark fantasy questing with the same kind of cult-classic Euro-RPG charm.

You are Hawke, a refugee seeking to escape the darkspawn-plagued land of Ferelden and become Champion of Kirkwall. Rise to power and fight epic battles while making decisions that determine the course of civilization.

Why similar: RPG 33.5%, Fantasy 16.5%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Third Person 8.1%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more companion-focused, it delivers fast-paced fantasy action and plenty of morally gray decisions in a character-driven story.

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 41.1%, Fantasy 13.4%, Third Person 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: This janky but earnest dark fantasy action RPG leans hard into demon temptation, moral decisions, and third-person monster fighting.

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: RPG 32.4%, Open World 12.8%, Fantasy 11.2%, Third Person 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its sprawling fantasy world and faction-based roleplaying make it a natural step if you want more old-school Eurojank after Witcher EE.

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: RPG 25%, Choices Matter 16.6%, Story Rich 12.1%, Open World 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its dark mature writing, monster-centric combat, and meaningful citizen-feeding choices make it a strong alternative for players who liked Geralt's morally messy hunts.

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: RPG 34.2%, Open World 16.3%, Fantasy 11.5%, Third Person 8.1%, Choices Matter 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: From the Gothic creators, it shares the rough-edged exploration, faction choices, and unforgiving progression Witcher EE fans often enjoy.

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: RPG 25.4%, Choices Matter 14.6%, Fantasy 13.8%, Open World 10.8%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers big fantasy politics, companion relationships, and player-driven story choices, though with a broader and more modern structure.

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: RPG 27.5%, Fantasy 12.3%, Classic 9.6% ★, Open World 8.7%, Choices Matter 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This lighter take on fantasy RPGs still overlaps through third-person combat, morality systems, and a hero's story shaped by player decisions.

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

Why similar: RPG 29.3%, Fantasy 13%, Open World 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: For the monster-hunting side of The Witcher, this delivers weighty action combat, dark creatures, and a dangerous fantasy world.

Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.

Why similar: RPG 32.3%, Fantasy 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Classic 8% ★, Magic 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: The first-person perspective is different, but its visceral melee combat and dark fantasy campaign fit the seed's monster-slaying appeal.

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: RPG 28.9%, Open World 12.6%, Fantasy 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Classic 10.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: It is more sandbox than story-led, but its classic fantasy immersion and rougher old-school RPG DNA still overlap with Witcher EE's era and appeal.

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: RPG 36.8%, Open World 13%, Fantasy 9.2%, Third Person 7.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel keeps the same handcrafted exploration and crunchy progression, just with a larger world and a looser pirate-fantasy theme.

Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.

Why similar: RPG 40.8%, Fantasy 12.8%, Open World 11.1%, Third Person 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic third-person fantasy RPG with open-ended questing, faction play, and a distinctly old-school European feel.

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 17.8%, Third Person 13.9%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Fantasy 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its supernatural hunting theme, relationship drama, and big moral decisions make it a thematic cousin to Geralt's darker contracts.

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: RPG 35%, Fantasy 16.1%, Open World 11%, Action RPG 9.3%, Third Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is more power-fantasy than detective roleplay, but the action-RPG combat and high-fantasy adventuring line up well with the seed's broad appeal.

The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.

Why similar: RPG 25.3%, Choices Matter 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Story Rich 12.9%, Fantasy 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its Slavic-flavored setting, supernatural investigations, and mature story choices make it an intriguing left-field match for Witcher fans.

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: RPG 44.3%, Open World 11.4%, Third Person 10.1%, Fantasy 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is less focused than the first Risen, but still offers faction choices, rough-edged action RPG systems, and a grim fantasy atmosphere.

You have been appointed to fulfill an extremely dangerous mission, deep in enemy territory: to kill one man... the Emperor himself. Lead the revolution of the Orcs and Goblins!

Why similar: RPG 42%, Fantasy 17.8%, Third Person 9.9%, Story Rich 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its orc-and-goblin perspective and grim world give you another story-driven fantasy RPG with a darker, more mature tone.

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: RPG 38.3%, Choices Matter 17.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Fantasy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: If the morally gray decision-making mattered most to you, Tyranny offers one of the strongest choice-and-consequence fantasy campaigns on Steam.

In a fantastical Venice, The Corpus are deceived by a cunning necromancer. Transformed into an undead fiend, the conniving imposter is hell-bent on destroying the reinstated Death and the council of Corpus. Only Scarlett, the daughter of Death, can stand in his way.

Why similar: RPG 51.3%, Fantasy 12.3%, Third Person 9.8%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A lesser-known but solid third-person fantasy RPG centered on story, city politics, and choice-driven questing.

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

Why similar: RPG 60.3%, Fantasy 13.8%, Nudity 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Mature 5.9%

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 29.5%, Fantasy 11.4%, Choices Matter 9%, Third Person 8.3%, Classic 6.9% ★

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: Mature 21.7%, RPG 19.2%, Nudity 15.7%, Open World 11.7%, Story Rich 10.1%

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: Based On A Novel 18.5% ★, RPG 14.4%, Fantasy 14%, Open World 13%, Third Person 10.7%

PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.

Why similar: RPG 29.1%, Fantasy 14.2%, Open World 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Story Rich 4.7%

The Witcher Adventure Game is a digital adaptation of CD PROJEKT RED’s board game set in the brutal fantasy universe of monster slayer Geralt of Rivia. Travel across the beautifully rendered world of The Witcher and complete a variety of quests — hunt deadly beasts, solve ancient mysteries and more.

Why similar: Fantasy 46.8%, Adventure 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Singleplayer 8.6%

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: RPG 37.5%, Choices Matter 24.8%, Story Rich 20.5%, Open World 6%, Atmospheric 6%

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: RPG 19.4%, Fantasy 17.2%, Open World 11.9%, Magic 10.7%, Third Person 7.8%

Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.

Why similar: RPG 45.2%, Fantasy 17.1%, Classic 12.8% ★, Action RPG 6.3%, Open World 6.1%

Assassin's Creed™ is the next-gen game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that redefines the action genre. While other games claim to be next-gen with impressive graphics and physics, Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of...

Why similar: Third Person 21.7%, Story Rich 17.9%, Medieval 16.6%, Open World 15.4%, Atmospheric 9.2%

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. Your job is to safeguard company secrets, but when a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job...

Why similar: RPG 47.5%, Story Rich 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Action 6.9%, Singleplayer 4.4%

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: RPG 27.1%, Choices Matter 18.8%, Story Rich 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Nudity 8.1%

As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.

Why similar: RPG 37.8%, Story Rich 15.5%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Third Person 8.1%

Adventure as Geralt through the ballads of Dandelion. Swipe right, swipe left, seek glory, find death! Will you hunt monsters, upset the locals, or run a hot bath? Compose an inspiring epic to claim immortality.

Why similar: Choices Matter 36%, Fantasy 27.1%, Story Rich 19.2%, Adventure 13.6%, Multiple Endings 4.1%

It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?

Why similar: RPG 38.6%, Classic 13% ★, Story Rich 12.2%, Choices Matter 8.7%, Third Person 6.9%

Gather your party and get ready for the kick-ass new version of GameSpot's PC Game of the Year 2014. With hours of new content, new game modes, full voiceovers, split-screen multiplayer, and thousands of improvements, there's never been a better time to explore the epic world of Rivellon!

Why similar: RPG 56.8%, Fantasy 15.7%, Story Rich 9.3%, Open World 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Experience incredibly atmospheric and intense medieval combat action! Go ahead and enter a new world, the award-winning world of ENCLAVE!The people of Light and Darkness are divided by a bottomless rift that split the earth many millennia ago.

Why similar: RPG 56.6%, Fantasy 11.4%, Third Person 9%, Classic 6.3% ★, Action 4.1%

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 29.8%, Based On A Novel 14.9% ★, Fantasy 13%, Choices Matter 8.4%, Third Person 7.5%

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

Why similar: RPG 31%, Fantasy 16.3%, Open World 12.7%, Third Person 8.7%, Story Rich 7.7%

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: RPG 31.3%, Medieval 15.3%, Open World 14.5%, Story Rich 13%, Choices Matter 10.8%

THE LEGEND BEGINS

Why similar: RPG 31%, Fantasy 19.5%, Classic 10.4% ★, Action RPG 9.8%, Story Rich 9.4%

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 32.2%, Choices Matter 18.1%, Story Rich 13.3%, Fantasy 13.1%, Nudity 10.2%

A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.

Why similar: RPG 39.7%, Fantasy 13.3%, Classic 13% ★, Open World 12.5%, Action RPG 6.9%

The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.

Why similar: RPG 25.3%, Open World 11.7%, Fantasy 10.4%, Third Person 10%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%

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: RPG 46.7%, Fantasy 13.7%, Open World 12.1%, Third Person 9.5%, Action RPG 4.7%

Vampire®: The Masquerade-Bloodlines™ delivers a new type of RPG experience-one that blends all the core elements of a traditional RPG with the graphical richness, immediacy and brutal combat of a first-person action game. The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern-day L.A. as a creature of the night.

Why similar: RPG 47.3%, Classic 10.5% ★, Story Rich 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Action RPG 6%

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Why similar: RPG 37.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Classic 12.6% ★, Fantasy 12.4%, Atmospheric 5.2%