- #1 God of War
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 176,797 reviews2022
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 23.6 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Hack and Slash 22.7%, Mythology 21.1%, Action 12.4%, Open World 10.2%, Third Person 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers the definitive high-budget Norse mythology experience with visceral, third-person combat that feels like a modern evolution of the genre.
- #2 Assassin's Creed Valhalla
96% matchMixed70% of 41,167 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 50.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an action-adventure game in which you are a Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic open world set in England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies and grow your settlement to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.
Why similar: Vikings 59.7% ★, Open World 14.1%, Action 7.8%, Third Person 5.7%, Adventure 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a massive open-world Viking experience that emphasizes exploration, raiding, and large-scale combat.
- #3 Rune Classic
96% matchVery Positive90% of 914 reviews2012
Dev: Human Head Studios
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Experience an exciting single player storyline where you thwart Loki and his minions from bringing Ragnarok to Midgard.
Why similar: Vikings 45.8% ★, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action 10.4%, Third Person 9.8%, Adventure 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: As a direct contemporary of the seed game, it shares the same gritty, third-person hack-and-slash gameplay and Norse-inspired setting.
- #4 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
94% matchVery Positive90% of 75,429 reviews2017
Dev: Ninja Theory
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.
Why similar: Mythology 32.2%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Third Person 16.2%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers an incredibly intense and atmospheric journey through Norse mythology with a heavy focus on brutal, intimate combat.
- #5 Vikings - Wolves of Midgard
95% matchMixed59% of 4,469 reviews2017
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Vikings – Wolves of Midgard takes you to the Shores of Midgard, a world based upon the mythology and history of the Vikings, but with a fantasy twist. Battle the fearsome Jotan, hordes of terrifying undead monstrosities and the beasts of Ragnarok, as you strive to survive the growing cold of Fimbulwinter.
Why similar: Vikings 50.1% ★, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Mythology 11.3%, Action 5.9%, Adventure 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG captures the essence of Norse mythology through fast-paced combat and a focus on defending against the forces of Ragnarök.
- #6 Darksiders Warmastered Edition
94% matchVery Positive88% of 17,864 reviews2016
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.1%, Action 15.8%, Third Person 11.5%, Adventure 10%, Open World 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same third-person action-adventure structure, focusing on satisfying combat and exploration within a mythological framework.
- #7 Ryse: Son of Rome
93% matchVery Positive87% of 43,817 reviews2014
Dev: CrytekPub: Crytek
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
“Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 52.6%, Action 15.3%, Third Person 10.7%, Open World 7.5%, Adventure 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features cinematic, high-stakes combat and large-scale battle sequences that mirror the epic feel of the seed game.
- #8 FOR HONOR™
92% matchMixed69% of 160,237 reviews2017
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 57.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight alone or with friends in For Honor, a third-person hero-based melee fighting game. Enter the chaos of war as a Knight, a Viking, a Samurai, a Wu Lin, or an Outlander. Fight in brutal PvP and team-oriented modes, or play the thrilling story campaign.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.4%, Third Person 22.7%, Action 21.7%, Gore 8.1%, Fantasy 6%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a dedicated Viking faction and a highly technical, visceral combat system that rewards skilled melee fighting.
- #9 Jotun: Valhalla Edition
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,541 reviews2015
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!
Why similar: Mythology 34.5%, Vikings 29.2% ★, Adventure 16.9%, Action 11.5%, Fantasy 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: This hand-drawn adventure focuses on massive boss battles against Norse mythological entities, capturing the scale of the seed game's encounters.
- #10 Mount & Blade: Warband
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 170,226 reviews2010
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 120.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Why similar: Open World 32.8%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Action 13.6%, Strategy 8.6%, Third Person 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: The Viking Conquest DLC provides the most authentic experience of leading large-scale armies in the Viking Age.
- #11 Sons of Valhalla
89% matchMixed68% of 936 reviews2024
Dev: Pixel Chest
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Sons of Valhalla is a roguelike strategy game set in the Viking Age. Build fortresses, gather warriors, and lay siege to enemy strongholds, engaging in personal combat as you raid and conquer across England.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.1%, Open World 17.4%, Third Person 12.5%, Action 10.8%, Fantasy 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines side-scrolling combat with base-building and strategic army management, mirroring the Viking warfare theme.
- #12 Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
88% matchVery Positive92% of 95,140 reviews2014
Dev: Monolith ProductionsPub: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 23.3%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action 14%, Third Person 13.4%, Fantasy 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its open-world structure and system for commanding armies against massive threats feel very similar to the strategic elements of the seed game.
- #13 God of War Ragnarök
86% matchVery Positive88% of 44,606 reviews2024
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 42.8 hrsMean: 49.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29%, Mythology 16.8%, Action 11.9%, Third Person 9.9%, Adventure 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel to the 2018 title, expanding on the Norse mythological narrative and refined combat systems.
- #14 Conan Exiles
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 111,441 reviews2018
Dev: Funcom
Windows
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 111.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
An online multiplayer survival game, now with sorcery, set in the lands of Conan the Barbarian. Survive in a vast open world sandbox, build your home into a kingdom, and dominate your enemies in single or multiplayer.
Why similar: Open World 50.8%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 11.2%, Fantasy 10.8%, Gore 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal open-world survival game that shares the gritty, savage combat and mythological undertones of the Viking setting.
- #15 Extinction
87% matchMostly Negative31% of 363 reviews2018
Dev: Iron Galaxy StudiosPub: Modus Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 45%
You are one of the world’s last Sentinels, a soldier named Avil equipped with the skills to battle the endless wave of Ravenii. Fight massive brutes and their minions across a sprawling countryside, defending cities and rescuing refugees torn from their homes.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.7%, Third Person 14%, Open World 13.4%, Action 10.3%, Fantasy 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on large-scale combat against massive enemies, requiring the player to use agility and precision to take down giants.
- #16 Viking Squad
86% matchVery Positive85% of 275 reviews2016
Dev: Slick Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Grab your trusty sword, strap on a fearsome helmet, and plunge into the chaotic fray of Viking Squad! In this three player co-op brawler you must put a stop to the wildly mischievous Loki and reopen the gates to Valhalla. Find a friend for local co-op couch play or find a match online!
Why similar: Vikings 80.3% ★, Action 11.3%, Adventure 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized, arcade-style beat-em-up that captures the fun of Viking-themed combat in a more accessible format.
- #17 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,824 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Open World 20.1%, Action 14.9%, Fantasy 13.1%, Third Person 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers fluid, combo-heavy third-person combat in a vast fantasy world that rewards exploration and character progression.
- #18 Tribes of Midgard
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 23,072 reviews2021
Dev: NorsfellPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A vibrant blend of survival and action RPG for 1-10 players! Craft legendary items, grow your home base and embark on an epic journey through procedural realms to face towering creatures hel-bent on unleashing Ragnarök. Valhalla can wait, Einherjar!
Why similar: Vikings 62.5% ★, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Mythology 11.1%, Action 5.8%, Action RPG 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op survival-action game that tasks players with defending their village from mythological threats during the onset of Ragnarök.
- #19 Valheim
82% matchVery Positive94% of 529,829 reviews2021
Dev: Iron Gate ABPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 25.6 hrsMean: 76.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Why similar: Open World 33.2%, Mythology 25.1%, Third Person 16.2%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: While a survival game, it is the premier title for exploring a Norse-inspired world with a focus on Viking culture and combat.
- #20 Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
82% matchVery Positive90% of 37,290 reviews2016
Dev: Iron Lore EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
For its 10 year anniversary, Titan Quest will shine in new splendour. This Anniversary Edition combines both Titan Quest and Titan Quest Immortal Throne in one game, and has been given a massive overhaul for the ultimate ARPG experience.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 47.6%, Mythology 20.7%, Open World 6.4%, Action RPG 5.3%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic hack-and-slash experience that explores various mythologies, including Norse, with addictive combat mechanics.
- #21 A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 14,652 reviews2018
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From the multi-award-winning strategy series, A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia combines huge real-time battles with engrossing turn-based campaign, set at a critical flashpoint in history. Anglo-Saxons, Gaelic clans and Viking settlers clash for control. What Kingdom will you build?
Why similar: Vikings 59.2% ★, Strategy 20.1%, Action 16.1%, Singleplayer 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that focuses specifically on the historical conflicts of the Viking Age.
- #22 Runic Rampage - Action RPG
80% matchVery Positive87% of 223 reviews2017
Dev: Electrocosmos
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Play as a raging dwarf and crush your enemies with mighty hammer strikes! Runic Rampage features brutal melee combat, badass bosses and a challenging hunt for the fragments of a legendary rune stone.
Why similar: Vikings 63.2% ★, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action 4.7%, Fantasy 4%, Adventure 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down action game that focuses on brutal Viking combat and dungeon crawling.
- #23 Kyn
81% matchMixed58% of 158 reviews2015
Dev: Tangrin EntertainmentPub: Versus Evil
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
In a world where Viking mythology collides with magic, explore the world of KYN in a fast paced role playing strategy game that combines party based combat with exploration and progression.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32%, Mythology 18.4%, Action 13.2%, Third Person 11.2%, Adventure 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical action-RPG that blends Norse-inspired fantasy with a unique squad-based combat system.
- #24 Game of Thrones
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,344 reviews2012
Dev: Cyanide Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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: Fantasy 24.4%, Third Person 22%, Action 21.4%, RPG 9.6%, Adventure 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person fantasy RPG that shares a gritty, story-driven tone and a focus on medieval-style combat.
- #25 Die for Valhalla!
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 140 reviews2018
Dev: Monster Couch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In the land of Vikings a monstrous portal has opened. The Great Old One is plotting to take over the world. Chaos spreads far and wide... and the party's just getting started! Novice Valkyries along with their new mysterious friend set out to save the world. What could possibly go wrong?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.4%, Action 14.8%, Adventure 11.8%, Fantasy 10.1%, Action RPG 5%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style beat-em-up that leans heavily into Norse themes and character-swapping mechanics.
- #26 Darksiders™
77% matchVery Positive89% of 12,741 reviews2010
Dev: Vigil GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.8%, Action 17.2%, Third Person 12.7%, Adventure 10.3%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #27 Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
74% matchVery Positive82% of 1,226 reviews2025
Dev: SoulpotionPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 57.2%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 11.6%, Strategy 8.7%, RPG 3.8%
- #28 Nine Realms Prologue
76% matchMixed60% of 177 reviews2024
Dev: Meta Sapien Games
Windows
Rule the god of thunder and challenge all the gods of the nine realms! In this Rogue-like, hack and slash game, develop your strategy and skills, subject all the gods who challenge you to your wrath, and become the only god of the universe.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.9%, Mythology 27.9%, Action 27.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #29 R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War
79% matchMixed51% of 822 reviews2012
Dev: WizarboxPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Do you have what it takes to survive the Realms of Ancient War?Take control of a fearsome Warrior, a powerful Wizard or a Rogue, and plunge into a grand quest full of action!Key Features:The explosive Hack’n’Slash (action/role-playing game) R.A.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 54%, Action 24.5%, Fantasy 10.2%, RPG 6.9%, Action RPG 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic hack-and-slash action game that focuses on large-scale destruction and mythological fantasy combat.
- #30 Viking Frontiers
75% matchMixed54% of 499 reviews2025
Dev: BLUM EntertainmentPub: GameHunters
Windows
Survival of your people - that's the only thing that matters. Become the leader of a newly founded Viking settlement and lead it to safety and glory. Gather, build, craft, hunt, raid and follow your Gods to endure hardships of nature and save your clan from violent destruction.
Why similar: Vikings 59.3% ★, Open World 15.4%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 6.6%, Strategy 5.2%
- #31 ArcaniA
78% matchMixed55% of 3,173 reviews2010
Dev: SpellboundPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 28.3%, Third Person 15.5%, Fantasy 14.3%, Adventure 9%, Hack and Slash 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-RPG that provides a traditional fantasy adventure experience with a similar era-appropriate feel.
- #32 Ancient Saga: Vikings Journey
75% matchVery Positive87% of 85 reviews2023
Dev: Matryoshka
Windows · Mac
Thor and the Vikings are on a mission to save Midgard from Fenrir. To achieve their aim, they take a daring journey to Ancient Greece in search of a remedy. However, they soon realize that the task ahead of them will be harder than they imagined.
Why similar: Vikings 73.7% ★, Mythology 16.2%, Adventure 5.8%, Strategy 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #33 VALHALL: Harbinger
77% matchMixed51% of 464 reviews2020
Dev: Blackrose Arts
Windows
VALHALL is a blend of multiple genres, combining first & third person directional physical combat slasher with a survival experience set in a brutal world of Vikings. Survive, feel Thor's power, become an einherjar, and enter the ultimate battlefield!
Why similar: Vikings 59.1% ★, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Open World 8.6%, Third Person 4.7%, Action 4.5%
- #34 Viking Vengeance
76% matchMixed57% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Lowpoly Interactive
Windows
Viking Vengeance is a God-Worshiping Rogue-lite Dungeon Crawler ARPG set in a historical fiction world. You play as a Templar with pagan origins who rediscovers his roots and learns to wield the powers of the Norse Gods in his quest to change the destiny of his people and stop Ragnarok.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 46%, Action 17%, Mythology 11.8%, Fantasy 10%, Action RPG 4.7%
- #35 Titan Quest II
71% matchVery Positive84% of 15,961 reviews2025
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Nemesis, Goddess of Retribution, is out of control. She is corrupting the Threads of Fate and punishing all those who oppose her. Take up your weapon, fight alongside gods, and change fate itself in Titan Quest II, an action RPG inspired by Greek mythology.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.3%, Mythology 23.5%, Open World 13.7%, Action 11%, Action RPG 5.4%
- #36 Achilles: Legends Untold
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,436 reviews2023
Dev: Dark Point Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.2%, Mythology 19.6%, Open World 14%, Action 9.1%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #37 Thor's Ascension: Nine Realms
73% matchMixed68% of 81 reviews2024
Dev: Meta Sapien Games
Windows
Rule the god of thunder and challenge all the gods of the nine realms! In this Rogue-like, hack and slash game, develop your strategy and skills, subject all the gods who challenge you to your wrath, and become the only god of the universe.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.2%, Action 29.5%, Mythology 24.5%, Adventure 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #38 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
70% matchVery Positive83% of 7,176 reviews2025
Dev: Games FarmPub: Grindstone
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 47%, Mythology 23.1%, Third Person 11.3%, Action 7.9%, Action RPG 5.8%
- #39 Ragnar
71% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Fimbulwinter Games
Windows · Mac
In this epic Norse myth-inspired roguelike dungeon crawler, wield divine power to challenge Loki and uncover the secrets of the Nine Realms through the branches of Yggdrasil. Grow stronger and reshape Ragnarok’s fate with legendary weapons of the gods.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 50.9%, Mythology 24.4%, Action 17.6%, RPG 3.6%, Fantasy 3.4%
- #40 Drakkar Crew
71% matchVery Positive82% of 172 reviews2024
Dev: SiBear Games
Windows
Hey rookie, climb aboard! We're heading for adventure across the North Sea on our reliable Viking ship! Choose from one of the charismatic characters, hire some warriors and engage in bloody battles!
Why similar: Vikings 61.3% ★, Mythology 10.5%, Open World 8.6%, Action 5.9%, Fantasy 5%
- #41 Expeditions: Viking
72% matchVery Positive83% of 4,124 reviews2017
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Circa 790 AD. A small band of Norse warriors lands on the shores of England. History may have forgotten their names, but their actions live on. As the chieftain of your clan, let ambition guide your choices in the party-based RPG Expeditions: Viking. How will history remember you?
Why similar: Vikings 85.1% ★, Strategy 4.4%, Open World 3.5%, RPG 3.2%, Adventure 2.3%
- #42 Einar
73% matchMixed61% of 1,431 reviews2017
Dev: DreamPunks
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 14%
The player takes on the role of Einar, who is on a quest to kill the inhabitants of a Norse fishing village who are infected by a mysterious material. Use different weapons such as the bow, hammer and axe to clear the village of the monsters.
Why similar: Open World 25.9%, Action 25.5%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Third Person 10.7%, Adventure 9.7%
- #43 Eternity: The Last Unicorn
74% matchMostly Negative35% of 223 reviews2019
Dev: Void StudiosPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Classic RPG, with lore based on Norse mythology. Travel through mesmerizing locations, meet fantasy characters and fight to protect Elven immortality.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.8%, Action 19.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Mythology 15%, Third Person 8.9%
- #44 Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014
72% matchMixed59% of 20,540 reviews2014
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.
Why similar: Third Person 18.4%, Fantasy 18.4%, Action 18.3%, Open World 15.6%, Adventure 10.5%
- #45 Blood of Mehran
69% matchMixed61% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Permanent Way Game Co.Pub: Blowfish Studios
Windows
In Blood of Mehran, explore sweeping sand dunes, bustling bazaars and sprawling palaces. Go blade to blade with enemies, pick them off from a distance with your arrows, or slip by them like a ghost. Level up and build your legend.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.9%, Mythology 17.3%, Third Person 13%, Action 10.9%, Fantasy 9%
- #46 Godsworn
68% matchVery Positive93% of 800 reviews2024
Dev: Thunderoak Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Godsworn is a classic mythological RTS. Experience an epic fantasy retelling of the Baltic Crusades, where pagan gods and their tribes clash against crusaders and armies of heaven. Choose a divine hero, rally worshippers alongside mythical creatures, and smite the unworthy!
Why similar: Vikings 72.6% ★, Mythology 15.7%, Fantasy 7.1%, RPG 2.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #47 VALKYRIE ELYSIUM
69% matchMixed63% of 1,182 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Long ago, Ragnarok—the End Times—loomed upon the realms. The All-Father Odin, with the last of his strength, created an emissary of redemption, Valkyrie; her sole task being the salvation of a doomed world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.9%, Action 20%, Mythology 13.5%, Fantasy 9.4%, Action RPG 5.1%
- #48 Blood Rage: Digital Edition
70% matchMixed56% of 828 reviews2020
Dev: EndavaPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Ragnarök is coming! The sky is falling and the end is upon you… In Blood Rage, the digital adaptation of the hit strategy board game, you lead a proud Viking clan in their final fight for glory.
Why similar: Vikings 76% ★, Mythology 12.1%, Third Person 6.6%, Strategy 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #49 Niffelheim
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,327 reviews2018
Dev: Ellada Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Your avatar is a brave warrior who has fallen in battle. But instead of well-deserved peace in Asgard, his soul is trapped in the harsh world of Niffelheim. Survive in this hostile world, ransack the neighbor lands, explore dangerous dungeons and find your way to Valhalla
Why similar: Mythology 39.8%, Open World 21.8%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 11.2%, Action RPG 5.5%
- #50 Viking Frontiers: Prologue
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 471 reviews2025
Dev: BLUM EntertainmentPub: GameHunters
Windows
Survival of your people - that's the only thing that matters. Become the leader of a newly founded Viking settlement and lead it to safety and glory. Gather, build, craft, hunt, raid and follow your Gods to endure hardships of nature and save your clan from violent destruction.
Why similar: Vikings 29.8% ★, Action 22.9%, Adventure 18.1%, Strategy 12.1%, Open World 10.2%
- #51 Volgarr the Viking II
66% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Eclipse
Windows
A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.6%, Action 16.4%, Mythology 15.1%, Adventure 12.8%, Fantasy 10.1%
- #52 NORSE: Oath of Blood
65% matchMixed54% of 2,436 reviews2026
Dev: Arctic HazardPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
A Turn-Based Tactics game set in Viking-Age Norway. Build a settlement, forge alliances, and fight strategic battles. Manage a community of craftspeople, farmers, and warriors, as you grow strong on your path to vengeance in this story-rich saga.
Why similar: Mythology 61.1%, Strategy 26.4%, RPG 12.5%
- #53 Viking Saga: The Cursed Ring
68% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: Qumaron
Windows
Exciting adventures of young Ingolf await you! New story filled with magic, treachery and brave feats. Are you ready?
Why similar: Vikings 79.9% ★, Adventure 12%, Strategy 8.1%
- #54 Blade and Sorcery
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 60,681 reviews2024
Dev: WarpFrog
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.
Why similar: Action 32.1%, Fantasy 21.9%, Gore 21.4%, Adventure 14.5%, Singleplayer 6.3%
- #55 Blade of Darkness
64% matchVery Positive90% of 2,471 reviews2021
Dev: Rebel Act StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.9%, Action 17.7%, Third Person 17.3%, Gore 10.3%, Fantasy 10.1%