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Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 18 gameplay attributes and found 56 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Bayonetta 2, God of War and Infamous 2 lead the list, with Bayonetta 2 reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

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Jahr 2017Dev Warner Bros. Interactive

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Das ähnlichste Spiel zu Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ ist Bayonetta 2 — mit einem Ähnlichkeitswert von 97/100. God of War und Infamous 2 folgen dicht dahinter.

#1Bayonetta 297 #2God of War95 #3Infamous 297 #4Yakuza 396 #5The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt93

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97

Bayonetta 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

EinzelspielerMehrspielerFantasyDritte Person

IGDB91· 21OC91· 117

Jahr 2014Dev PlatinumGames · Nintendo

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

95

God of War

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

EinzelspielerFantasyHistorischDritte Person

OC94· 256

Jahr 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentAuf PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

97

Infamous 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

EinzelspielerOffene WeltErkundungDritte Person

IGDB85· 6

Jahr 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentAuf PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

96

Yakuza 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

EinzelspielerMehrspielerNarrativOffene WeltErkundungEgo-PerspektiveDritte Person

IGDB80· 5

Jahr 2009Dev CS1 Team · SegaAuf PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#5The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

93

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

EinzelspielerMagieNahkampfNarrativDüsterOffene WeltFantasyMittelalterlichErkundungDritte Person

Steam👍 97%· 869KRAWG👍 93%· 7.2KMC92IGDB92· 26OC93· 179

Jahr 2015Dev CD PROJEKT REDSpielzeit ~43hAuf PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: stealth mechanics.

#6Assassin's Creed Valhalla

96

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

EinzelspielerMehrspielerNahkampfSchleichenDüsterNarrativOffene WeltHistorischMittelalterlichErkundungDritte Person

Steam👍 70%· 42KIGDB85· 12OC83· 219

Jahr 2020Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentAuf Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: combat tactical.

Steam Epic Xbox

#7God of War: Ascension

97

God of War: Ascension

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

EinzelspielerMehrspielerFantasyHistorischDritte Person

IGDB76· 11

Jahr 2013Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentAuf PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#8Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

93

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

EinzelspielerNahkampfSchleichenMagieDüsterNarrativOffene WeltFantasyMittelalterlichErkundungDritte Person

Steam👍 92%· 96KIGDB84· 18OC85· 103

Jahr 2014Dev Monolith Productions · WB GamesAuf PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping combat tactical

93

Bayonetta

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

EinzelspielerFantasyDritte Person

IGDB91· 15OC85· 51

Jahr 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaAuf PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

93

Bayonetta 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

EinzelspielerFantasyDritte Person

IGDB90· 4OC85· 142

Jahr 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoAuf Switch

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#11A Plague Tale: Requiem

93

A Plague Tale: Requiem

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

EinzelspielerNahkampfSchleichenNarrativDüsterMittelalterlichHistorischErkundungDritte Person

Steam👍 91%· 25KIGDB86· 6OC83· 161

Jahr 2022Dev Asobo Studio · Focus EntertainmentAuf Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with crafting mechanics, resource management and visual 3d, while skipping action RPG combat

#12Mount & Blade: Warband

93

Mount & Blade: Warband

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

EinzelspielerMehrspielerNahkampfTaktischOffene WeltMittelalterlichHistorischFantasyErkundungEgo-PerspektiveDritte Person

Steam👍 98%· 171KRAWG👍 89%· 742MC78IGDB69· 5

Jahr 2010Dev TaleWorlds EntertainmentSpielzeit ~10hAuf PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, shooter and sandbox freedom, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

94

Overlord

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

MehrspielerEinzelspielerNahkampfMagieDüsterNarrativOffene WeltFantasyErkundungDritte Person

Steam👍 94%· 6.7KRAWG👍 77%· 638MC81IGDB70· 2

Jahr 2007Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersSpielzeit ~1hAuf PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, real-time strategy and setting scifi, while skipping stealth mechanics

#14The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

92

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

EinzelspielerSchleichenMagieNahkampfNarrativDüsterOffene WeltFantasyMittelalterlichErkundungEgo-PerspektiveDritte Person

Steam👍 95%· 318KRAWG👍 89%· 4.9KMC94IGDB80· 10

Jahr 2011Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksSpielzeit ~46hAuf PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and procedural generation, while skipping combat tactical

92

Gothic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction-RPGSub-SubgenreThird-Person-ARPG

EinzelspielerSchleichenMagieNahkampfNarrativDüsterOffene WeltFantasyHistorischMittelalterlichErkundungDritte Person

Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB78· 1

Jahr 2001Dev Piranha Bytes · JoWooD Entertainment AGAuf PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, ranged combat and loot and gear systems, while skipping combat tactical

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What is the best game similar to Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™?: The closest game to Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ is Bayonetta 2, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™?: The three closest games to Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ are: 1. Bayonetta 2 (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. God of War (95/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Infamous 2 (97/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™'s most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 56 candidates across 18 dimensions.
Is God of War similar to Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™?: Yes, very much so — God of War scores 95/100 similarity to Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™?: The best RPG games similar to Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ are Bayonetta 2, God of War, Infamous 2 and Yakuza 3. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ calculated?: We compare Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ against every game in our catalog using 18 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.