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Anthem is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 56 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Astral Chain, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance lead the list, with Astral Chain reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Anthem special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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Year 2019Dev BioWare

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The closest game to Anthem is Astral Chain — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance follow close behind.

#1Astral Chain98 #2Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 294 #3Marvel: Ultimate Alliance98 #4Red Dead Redemption 291 #5As Dusk Falls92

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Astral Chain

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

IGDB89· 11OC87· 112

Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and single-player focus, while skipping shooter

#2Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 84%· 209KRAWG👍 89%· 26IGDB79· 6OC81· 165

Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and melee combat

#3Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 66%· 580IGDB72· 7

Year 2006Dev Beenox · NEC InterchannelOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and single-player focus, while skipping shooter

#4Red Dead Redemption 2

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Red Dead Redemption 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSoloMelee

Steam👍 92%· 876KRAWG👍 91%· 5.5KMC96IGDB94· 17OC95· 220

Year 2018Dev Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting scifi

Steam Epic Xbox

#5As Dusk Falls

92

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As Dusk Falls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSoloMelee

Steam👍 91%· 4.2KIGDB88· 6OC79· 99

Year 2022Dev INTERIOR/NIGHT · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

#6Honkai Impact 3rd

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Honkai Impact 3rd

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 73%· 10.0K

Year 2016Dev HoYoverseOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

#7Mass Effect: Andromeda

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Mass Effect: Andromeda

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

IGDB73· 23OC72· 180

Year 2017Dev BioWare Montréal · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: setting space and single-player focus

91

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Nioh

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSoloFantasy

IGDB88· 22OC88· 132

Year 2017Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping shooter

#9Monster Hunter Generations

91

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Monster Hunter Generations

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSoloFantasy

IGDB87· 19OC85· 59

Year 2015Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, while skipping shooter

#10Daemon X Machina

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Daemon X Machina

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 85%· 6.8KIGDB71· 10OC70· 106

Year 2019Dev Marvelous First Studio · XSEED GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and setting anime

Steam Epic Nintendo

#11LEGO Marvel's Avengers

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LEGO Marvel's Avengers

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 88%· 8.7KIGDB68· 17OC70· 73

Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping shooter

91

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Overlord II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSoloMelee

Steam👍 89%· 4.9KIGDB79· 4

Year 2009Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and real-time strategy, while skipping shooter

#13Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

91

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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSoloMagic

IGDB86· 5

Year 2009Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

#14Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

89

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Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSoloOnline

Steam👍 94%· 91KRAWG👍 95%· 327IGDB92· 10OC87· 134

Year 2021Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

#15Mass Effect 3

92

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Mass Effect 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14

Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Anthem?: The closest game to Anthem is Astral Chain, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Anthem?: The three closest games to Anthem are: 1. Astral Chain (98/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (94/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (98/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Anthem's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 56 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 similar to Anthem?: Yes, very much so — Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 scores 94/100 similarity to Anthem. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Anthem?: The best RPG games similar to Anthem are Astral Chain, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and Red Dead Redemption 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Anthem attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Anthem calculated?: We compare Anthem against every game in our catalog using 8 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 Anthem experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.