Games Like YAR: Forgotten Throne

Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.

Why similar: Action RPG 27.8%, Choices Matter 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Open World 9.8%, Magic 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the gothic, medieval atmosphere and challenging action-RPG combat found in the seed game.

Awaken as a soul from the Underworld. Discover who you are and explore an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Battle beasts and gods, or forge alliances with them. Die and be reborn in this adventure.

Why similar: Mythology 28.8%, Open World 18.6%, Action RPG 17.3%, Choices Matter 14.8%, RPG 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect thematic match that leans heavily into Slavic mythology, exploration, and choice-based storytelling.

Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.

Why similar: Action RPG 20.2%, Souls-like 18.9%, Open World 15.9%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy RPG provides a gritty, exploration-heavy experience that rewards players for navigating a dangerous and unforgiving world.

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: Open World 30.2%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Action RPG 9.9%, Magic 8.4%, RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive open-world RPG featuring deep Slavic folklore, complex narrative choices, and a world plagued by dark supernatural forces.

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 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Action RPG 18.3%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Third Person 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, dark-fantasy open-world RPG that emphasizes exploration and lore-rich storytelling in a decaying land.

Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.

Why similar: Mythology 33.1%, Open World 17.5%, Action RPG 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Choices Matter 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on archery and dark Slavic folklore, mirroring the protagonist's journey through a corrupted, mythical wilderness.

The new open world, spellcasting action-RPG. The grimoires have been stolen, civilisation is in ruins. Rise, Curator! Craft ancient elemental magics and challenge the great lords who threaten to fracture reality itself.

Why similar: Souls-like 17.5%, Action RPG 14.2%, Open World 13.8%, Difficult 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines souls-like difficulty with an open-world structure and dark fantasy themes that align with the seed game's tone.

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 28.7%, Action RPG 25.1%, Magic 16.6%, RPG 8.4%, Fantasy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the high-spectacle combat and large-scale open-world exploration that defines the action-RPG experience of the seed game.

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: Action RPG 23.8%, Choices Matter 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Third Person 15%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at narrative-driven gameplay where player choices significantly impact the world, set against a backdrop of atmospheric, supernatural threats.

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 26.9%, Choices Matter 17.7%, RPG 12.4%, Action RPG 11.8%, Third Person 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a strong emphasis on faction-based choices and narrative consequences within a rich, magical open world.

The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26.8% ★, Historical 17.6%, Souls-like 14.9%, Difficult 9.3%, Action RPG 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the historical, spectacle-fighter combat style with a focus on fast-paced, visceral action.

Enter a world beyond imagination with The Last Oricru - Final Cut. An action RPG, The Last Oricru - Final Cut unravels in a fantasy world blending sci-fi and medieval elements to deliver an experience like no other. Seize your destiny and take your place in this adventure for single or co-op play.

Why similar: Action RPG 19%, Co-op 15.7%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Magic 13.5%, Souls-like 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A rare action-RPG that prioritizes co-op play and significant branching narrative choices, much like the core pillars of the seed game.

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 32.4%, Historical 28.3%, RPG 10.7%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Action RPG 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This historical RPG provides the grounded, difficult, and immersive open-world experience that fans of the seed game's historical setting will appreciate.

No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.

Why similar: Open World 26.9%, Co-op 15.2%, Souls-like 14.9%, Survival 12.9%, RPG 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging open-world RPG that features co-op gameplay and survival mechanics, requiring careful preparation for every journey.

You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.

Why similar: Open World 28%, Survival 17.1%, Action RPG 15%, Building 13%, Sandbox 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a vast, magical open world with co-op elements and a focus on uncovering the source of a world-consuming corruption.

Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.2%, Action RPG 16.9%, Open World 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Survival 7%

Why You'll Like It: This souls-like RPG features a unique co-op system and a focus on exploration within a beautifully stylized, dangerous world.

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 31.1%, RPG 13.3%, Magic 8.5%, Third Person 7.9%, Action RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world RPG captures the classic gothic atmosphere and faction-based progression that defines the genre.

SpellMaster - The Saga is a story-driving action RPG inspired by the Gothic series. Gameplay takes place in an open, seamless world filled with secrets, mysteries, terrible monsters, and varied NPCs. Who to be and how to behave is yours to choose - this is your Saga

Why similar: Action RPG 16.6%, Difficult 14.9%, Open World 14.9%, Magic 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes magic-based combat and exploration, providing a challenging experience for those who enjoy the Volkhv class archetype.

Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.8%, Action RPG 20%, Open World 17.3%, Survival 9.5%, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy action-RPG that focuses on exploration and difficult combat against massive, otherworldly threats.

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 17.4%, Mythology 16.2%, Building 13.8%, Survival 12.9%, Co-op 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more survival-focused, its co-op exploration of a world steeped in Norse and Slavic-adjacent mythology is a strong thematic parallel.

GAME DEVELOPMENT HAS BEEN SUSPENDED! РАЗРАБОТКА ИГРЫ ПРИОСТАНОВЛЕНА! Elder Legacy: Survival is a fun cooperative open-world survival game where you and your friends will find ways to defeat bosses and progress through biomes together.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 14.7% ★, Mythology 13.7%, Historical 8.4%, Open World 8.1%, Sandbox 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It blends mythology-based world-building with open-world survival, appealing to players who enjoy the sandbox elements of the seed game.

In this sequel to the vintage Open World RPG ELEX, Jax must once again unite the free people of the Science-Fantasy world of Magalan against a new threat - the Skyands, who want to change the face of the planet forever.

Why similar: Open World 23.2%, Action RPG 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Magic 11.3%, Third Person 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that forces players to navigate complex faction politics and difficult combat in a world blending magic and technology.

Ars Notoria is an open-world survival crafting game set in a rich fantasy world. Learn six distinct schools of magic, gather resources, build your base, expand your influence, and stand against the ever-shifting threat of the Enthralled. You are the one destined to change the kingdom.

Why similar: Action RPG 11.8%, Sandbox 11.6%, Magic 11.3%, Open World 10.4%, Building 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This early-access title focuses on magic and dark fantasy exploration, fitting well with the seed game's magical themes.

Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.

Why similar: Souls-like 24%, Action RPG 23.5%, Difficult 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Open World 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy action-RPG that excels in dungeon-crawling and challenging combat within a unique, decaying world.

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.6%, Action RPG 17.5%, Difficult 14.9%, Open World 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-RPG featuring a female protagonist and fast-paced, spectacle-heavy combat mechanics.

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: Souls-like 24.5%, Difficult 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Action RPG 12.8%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, difficult dark-fantasy action game that remains a benchmark for visceral, combat-focused RPG experiences.

Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.

Why similar: Souls-like 19.7%, Action RPG 16.9%, Open World 14.3%, Magic 13.4%, Difficult 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a focus on exploration and souls-like combat, emphasizing the journey of a lone protagonist through a fantasy world.

Become a powerful Rune Teller traveling through the open world of the Runegea. Recruit great colleagues for a fun journey, craft through a variety of items, and solve the requests of the Runegea residents. At the end of a long journey, you will find the reason for your resurrection.

Why similar: Open World 17.1%, Action RPG 16.6%, Souls-like 15.9%, Co-op 14.7%, Magic 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that prioritizes adventure and open-world exploration, providing a classic feel to its narrative journey.

Eydigard is a third-person co-op action RPG where players shapeshift into animals to fight, explore, and reclaim cursed farms in plague-ridden 1500s Norway. Inspired by Norwegian and Sámi folktales, it blends historical fantasy with challenging boss fights and a grounded, story-rich world.

Why similar: Souls-like 17.8%, Action RPG 16.1%, Open World 15.9%, Historical 14.2%, Choices Matter 10.2%

Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.

Why similar: Souls-like 18.5%, Action RPG 17.2%, Open World 15.9%, Difficult 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%

In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

Why similar: Souls-like 17%, Action RPG 15.1%, Open World 13.2%, Difficult 11.7%, Historical 11.6%

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 24.5%, RPG 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Action RPG 9.1%, Difficult 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: The spiritual ancestor to many modern open-world RPGs, offering a difficult, atmospheric, and rewarding exploration experience.

FADE is a classic Third person Action RPG. Travel to the land of Baltane and stop a twisted cult from finishing a ancient and twisted ritual. Face powerful bosses, collect loot, and fight horrific beings. Solo developed.

Why similar: Souls-like 21.6%, Open World 16.4%, Sandbox 16.3%, Action RPG 15.9%, Choices Matter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines hack-and-slash combat with a sandbox-style open world, focusing on player freedom and difficult encounters.

Force of Nature 2: Ghost Keeper offers incredible adventures full of mystery, danger, exploration and magic. This game combines the genres of Survival, Sandbox, Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy and Resource Management

Why similar: Open World 17.6%, Sandbox 15.2%, Building 12.4%, Survival 11.3%, Action RPG 10.2%

A Souls-inspired action RPG set in a sandbox open world with an MMO feel and challenging directional combat. Play solo or with up to 3 friends in co-op. Build friendships, master an unrestricted class system, and uncover the cause that darkened all eyes.

Why similar: Souls-like 18.3%, Open World 15.2%, Sandbox 15.2%, Action RPG 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%

Start your journey in a dark fantasy world. Prepare to face challenging enemies with Swords, Bows and powerful Magics. Choose your path! Fight, Craft, Explore and find out the dark secret of The Altered Lands.

Why similar: Souls-like 21.1%, Difficult 15.6%, Action RPG 14%, Open World 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%

Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."

Why similar: Action RPG 21.5%, Open World 20.8%, Historical 17.5%, Souls-like 13.7%, Third Person 8.5%

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 24.5%, Magic 20.1%, Action RPG 14.3%, Third Person 13.3%, Choices Matter 11.7%

The old world is gone, lost with the disappearance of the King. Reforge reality in this dark action RPG through skill-based combat, innovative open-world platforming and the testimonies of survivors… some more trustworthy than others. Are you ready, Wanderer?

Why similar: Action RPG 19%, Difficult 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, RPG 12.7%, Third Person 11%

Kromlech is an action-adventure RPG with rogue-lite elements, set in a dark fantasy world of swords and sorcery. Play as an adventurer whose quest for glory and gold takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself at the center of a world-ending calamity.

Why similar: Mythology 19.7%, Souls-like 18.7%, Action RPG 16.7%, Open World 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%

Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.8%, Action RPG 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Difficult 15.4%, RPG 6.4%

Forge your legend in a forgotten realm! Farever is an online multiplayer action RPG set in a vast fantasy open world. Alone or with friends, embark on an epic journey together! Explore wild lands and dangerous dungeons, craft powerful gear, and carve your path through dynamic combat and platforming.

Why similar: Action RPG 30%, Open World 24%, Sandbox 20.8%, RPG 9.2%, Action 6.2%

Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?

Why similar: Action RPG 28.3%, Difficult 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Co-op 8.4%, Fantasy 7.9%

Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.

Why similar: Open World 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Magic 17.9%, Souls-like 13.7%, Action RPG 9.1%

A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!

Why similar: Souls-like 19.1%, Action RPG 17.8%, Sandbox 15.4%, Open World 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%

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: Mythology 25%, Historical 23.1%, Action RPG 20.2%, Third Person 9.9%, Fantasy 5.7%

Trail of Ayash is an innovative and exciting open world game focused on the indigenous people, their struggles. Our world is a unique version of the lands dominated by the myths and legends of Its Inhabitants. Various tribes interact with one another, engaging in diplomacy, war, and expansion.

Why similar: Historical 19.8%, Action RPG 19.7%, Open World 19%, Survival 11.7%, Third Person 8.8%

An immersive medieval dark fantasy survival game with RPG elements for 1-4 players. Set in a hand crafted open world. Explore, survive, build, craft, fight and conquer your way through the dark, brutal and mysterious lands.

Why similar: Souls-like 18.7%, Open World 17%, Building 13%, Survival 11.9%, Co-op 11.8%

Dark Fantasy Warrior is a third-person action role-playing game in Dark Souls style. Extremely dark, deep and DIFFICULT! All of that in this super action game and prepare to die. Are you ready to fight Darkness?

Why similar: Souls-like 25.9%, Action RPG 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Magic 11.5%, Third Person 7.8%

Explore a world full of adventure in this action RPG that tells the story of Mya, a powerful alchemist who travels across the dangerous lands of mythical Isur trying to recall the lost memories of her past.

Why similar: Action RPG 22.2%, Open World 20.8%, Co-op 16.8%, Third Person 11.9%, Fantasy 7.2%

Action RPG with survival elements. Manage resources and bond with NPCs to unlock crafting and gain allies who may become playable. Use them to solve puzzles and battle together. Survive the frozen wilds and uncover the truth behind your exile.

Why similar: Action RPG 25.3%, Souls-like 21.9%, Open World 18.4%, Survival 15.2%, Third Person 11%

Enter a world of Slavic myth and medieval adventure. As a young bogatyr, journey to the Thrice-Nine Kingdom, challenge Koschei the Deathless, and save your immortal soul in Bylina – an epic action-adventure rooted in Slavic folklore, with a heavy focus on skill-based combat.

Why similar: Mythology 34.2%, Souls-like 23.3%, Action RPG 20.8%, Atmospheric 6%, RPG 4.5%

In this dark, open-world adventure, you awaken as a Vampire Lord. Build and customize your castle. Hunt for blood, fight, craft, and gather. Command your loyal servants. Shapeshift into a bat to explore the night and survive the relentless Inquisition, solo or in 4-player co-op.

Why similar: Open World 20.5%, Sandbox 18%, Building 16.2%, Survival 13.6%, Third Person 9.8%

A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

Why similar: Souls-like 19.6%, Historical 16.7%, Action RPG 14.6%, Difficult 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%

Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.4%, Co-op 30.2%, Atmospheric 13.4%, RPG 12.7%, Action 8.1%

Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Difficult 12.9%, Action RPG 10.9%, Open World 6.8%

A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 24.4% ★, Action RPG 17.4%, Souls-like 12.7%, Magic 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%

Begin a quest for long-lost truth on your vivid journey through a new fantasy world. This open world action RPG requires and rewards your original choices. It starts with your character, includes creativity in combat, and ends with the cultures, cities, and fate of the world.

Why similar: Open World 40.9%, RPG 22.4%, Fantasy 12.1%, Third Person 9.9%, Action 9.6%

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: Souls-like 24.6%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Action RPG 13.9%, Difficult 12.2%, Open World 6.8%

A challenging exploration and survival adventure, set in the dying world of Dragons. Only those who harness the power of Frozen Flame have the means to survive the harsh conditions of the realm and able to muster the strength to cleanse it for good.

Why similar: Open World 18.9%, Sandbox 18.9%, Building 16%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Survival 12.7%