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We filtered the 50 games similar to Apotheon down to the 33 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Aztaka, Dust: An Elysian Tail and Guacamelee! Gold Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Apotheon.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev Alientrap

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Apotheon is Aztaka — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Dust: An Elysian Tail and Guacamelee! Gold Edition follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Apotheon

33 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Apotheon. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

Aztaka
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeMythologyFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 68%· 161
Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Apotheon, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, combat magic and loot and gear systems, while skipping ranged combat

Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Apotheon: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, setting anime and crafting mechanics, while skipping ranged combat

Guacamelee! Gold Edition
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2
Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Apotheon: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, co op and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Apotheon, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping strong narrative focus

Kirby Star Allies
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-op
IGDB74· 12OC74· 96
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

✓ Shared with Apotheon: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: co op, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Apotheon, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131
Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Apotheon, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Mega Man Zero
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Apotheon, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Alex Kidd in Miracle World
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasy2D
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

Niffelheim
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeMythologyExploration2D
Steam👍 71%· 2.3KRAWG👍 38%· 44IGDB74· 3OC65· 14
Year 2018Dev Ellada GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Apotheon, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and deep simulation, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Shinobi
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.

Mega Man Zero 2
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DSci-Fi
Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Shared with Apotheon: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and setting scifi, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Mega Man Zero 3
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DSci-Fi
Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Like Apotheon, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with shooter and setting scifi, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

The Revenge of Shinobi
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

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