94
iRank89
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeExploration2D
Steam👍 89%· 105
Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC
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More about this game →Apotheon 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 15 gameplay attributes and found 51 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Below Kryll, Dragon's Crown and Songs for a Hero lead the list, with Below Kryll reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Apotheon special.
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Games like Apotheon
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iRank81
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedFantasyHistorical2D
IGDB81· 11
Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3
✓ If you enjoyed Apotheon, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat
≠ Its own twist: combat magic, setting medieval and visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration
84
iRank97
RPGAction RPG
MeleeNarrativeFantasy2DCasual
Steam👍 97%· 4.4K
Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC
87
iRank80
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo
✓ Like Apotheon, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat
#5Shinobi
92
iRank60
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB60· 2
Year 1987Dev Team Shinobi · Asmik CorporationOn PC
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.
85
iRank84
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83
Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS
83
iRank90
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedFantasyExploration2D
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev Konami
✓ Shared with Apotheon: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat
83
iRank91
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12
Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Year 2002Dev Webfoot Technologies · Infogrames
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: action RPG combat.
83
iRank90
RPGAction RPG
Solo2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 2003Dev Team Viewtiful · Capcom
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.
≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.
83
iRank88
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedFantasyExploration2D
IGDB88· 1
Year 2008Dev Konami
✓ Like Apotheon, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat
83
iRank90
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131
Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
86
iRank74
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-op
IGDB74· 12OC74· 96
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch
83
iRank89
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2
Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
84
iRank84
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Apotheon?
- The closest game to Apotheon is Below Kryll, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Apotheon?
- The three closest games to Apotheon are: 1. Below Kryll (94/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Dragon's Crown (92/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Songs for a Hero (84/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Apotheon's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 51 candidates across 15 dimensions.
- Is Dragon's Crown similar to Apotheon?
- Yes, very much so — Dragon's Crown scores 92/100 similarity to Apotheon. They share 9 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to Apotheon?
- The best RPG games similar to Apotheon are Below Kryll, Dragon's Crown, Songs for a Hero and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Apotheon attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming.
- How is similarity to Apotheon calculated?
- We compare Apotheon against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Apotheon experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
- Are there free games similar to Apotheon?
- Yes — Clicker Heroes is free and scores well on similarity to Apotheon. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.