A Plague Tale: Requiem

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A Plague Tale: Requiem is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 51 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. God of War, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim lead the list, with God of War reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes A Plague Tale: Requiem special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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Year 2022Dev Asobo Studio

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The closest game to A Plague Tale: Requiem is God of War — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim follow close behind.

#1God of War96 #2METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE95 #3The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim94 #4Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor94 #5Infamous 295

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Games like A Plague Tale: Requiem

51 similar games found

96

iRank94

God of War

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloHistoricalThird PersonFantasy

OC94· 256

Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

#2METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

95

iRank88

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 88KRAWG👍 87%· 1.3KMC83IGDB85· 17OC84· 19

Year 2013Dev Platinum Games · KonamiPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping setting medieval

#3The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

94

iRank91

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkMedievalExplorationCraftingThird Person

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

Year 2011Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~46hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping historical setting

#4Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

94

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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 96KIGDB84· 18OC85· 103

Year 2014Dev Monolith Productions · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping historical setting

95

iRank85

Infamous 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloExplorationThird PersonOpen World

IGDB85· 6

Year 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

#6Assassin's Creed Mirage

97

iRank76

Assassin's Creed Mirage

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 11KIGDB75· 9OC76· 194

Year 2023Dev Ubisoft Bordeaux · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and open world exploration, while skipping setting medieval

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Death Stranding

94

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Death Stranding

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 79KIGDB84· 17OC83· 203

Year 2019Dev Kojima Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping setting medieval

94

iRank88

Gothic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHistoricalMedievalExplorationCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB78· 1

Year 2001Dev Piranha Bytes · JoWooD Entertainment AGOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping resource management

94

iRank87

The Saboteur

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 2.6KIGDB78· 5

Year 2009Dev Pandemic Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping strong narrative focus

93

iRank88

Bayonetta

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloThird PersonFantasy

IGDB91· 15OC85· 51

Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual third person

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

#11NINJA GAIDEN 4

94

iRank84

NINJA GAIDEN 4

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 9.0KRAWG👍 84%· 31IGDB77· 4OC82· 146

Year 2025Dev Platinum Games · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

#12The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

99

iRank65

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloHistoricalMedievalThird PersonFantasy

IGDB65· 2

Year 2002Dev Hypnos Entertainment · Electronic Arts

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

93

iRank87

Bayonetta 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloThird PersonFantasy

IGDB90· 4OC85· 142

Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping strong narrative focus

#14Marvel's Spider-Man

93

iRank89

Marvel's Spider-Man

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthNarrativeExplorationThird Person

IGDB90· 16OC88· 179

Year 2018Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#15Onimusha: Warlords

93

iRank89

Onimusha: Warlords

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 3.3KRAWG👍 92%· 103MC86IGDB75· 8

Year 2001Dev Capcom · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping stealth mechanics

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to A Plague Tale: Requiem?: The closest game to A Plague Tale: Requiem is God of War, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like A Plague Tale: Requiem?: The three closest games to A Plague Tale: Requiem are: 1. God of War (96/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (95/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (94/100, 11 shared attributes). All share A Plague Tale: Requiem's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 51 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE similar to A Plague Tale: Requiem?: Yes, very much so — METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE scores 95/100 similarity to A Plague Tale: Requiem. They share 9 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to A Plague Tale: Requiem?: The best RPG games similar to A Plague Tale: Requiem are God of War, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. All share the RPG genre alongside other key A Plague Tale: Requiem attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to A Plague Tale: Requiem calculated?: We compare A Plague Tale: Requiem against every game in our catalog using 14 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 A Plague Tale: Requiem experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.