6 Simulation games like Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey down to the 6 that fit the “Simulation” category. Brütal Legend, NieR and Yakuza 4 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

The best simulation games like Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Brütal Legend

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 20KIGDB80· 6

Year 2009Dev Double Fine Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and real-time strategy, while skipping survival mechanics

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#2NieR

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

IGDB69· 4

Year 2010Dev Cavia · Square EnixOn Xbox · PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

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Year 2010Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, sports simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping survival mechanics

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#4Shenmue

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

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Year 1999Dev Sega AM2 · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping survival mechanics

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#5Maneater

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 25KIGDB73· 14OC71· 168

Year 2020Dev Blindside Interactive · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 6.7KIGDB65· 4

Year 2008Dev Taleworlds · Paradox InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping survival mechanics

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