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Arco is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 52 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Invincible Presents: Atom Eve and Below Kryll lead the list, with Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Arco special.

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The closest game to Arco is Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Invincible Presents: Atom Eve and Below Kryll follow close behind.

#1Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader93 #2Invincible Presents: Atom Eve90 #3Below Kryll89 #4The Banner Saga 287 #5Songs for a Hero84

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Games like Arco

52 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

93

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeTacticalNarrativeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 62OC75· 60

Year 2023Dev Owlcat GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Arco, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping open world exploration

#2Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

90

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

TacticalMeleeNarrativeDarkSolo

Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10

Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like Arco, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus, while skipping open world exploration

89

Below Kryll

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeOpen WorldExplorationPixel ArtSolo

Steam👍 89%· 105

Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Arco, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

#4The Banner Saga 2

87

The Banner Saga 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

TacticalNarrativeFantasyHistoricalSolo

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KIGDB84· 13OC82· 84

Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Arco: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#5Songs for a Hero

84

Songs for a Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeNarrativeFantasyPixel ArtCasual

Steam👍 97%· 4.4K

Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Arco, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

#6SteamWorld Heist

85

SteamWorld Heist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeTacticalSoloSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Arco, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, setting space and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

85

Islets

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Arco, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping turn-based strategy

#8Trine Enchanted Edition

84

Trine Enchanted Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeNarrativeFantasySoloMultiplayer

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12

Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Arco, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

#9ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

84

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Arco: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping turn-based strategy

#10Guacamelee! Gold Edition

84

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeFantasyExplorationCo-opSolo

Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2

Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Arco: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping turn-based strategy

#11Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

83

Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

TacticalFantasyHistoricalSoloMagic

Steam👍 93%· 1.6K

Year 2020Dev Entertainment Forge · GrabTheGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Arco, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, survival mechanics and combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling

#12Dust: An Elysian Tail

85

Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationSolo

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Arco: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

83

Katana ZERO

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeNarrativeDarkPixel ArtSolo

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Arco: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping turn-based strategy

#14South Park: The Fractured But Whole

85

South Park: The Fractured But Whole

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Arco: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: setting cartoon, single-player focus and visual 2d, while skipping combat tactical

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Super Castlevania IV

80

Super Castlevania IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

DarkNarrativeSoloHorror2D

IGDB100· 1

Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like Arco, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Arco?: The closest game to Arco is Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Arco?: The three closest games to Arco are: 1. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (93/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Invincible Presents: Atom Eve (90/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Below Kryll (89/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Arco's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 52 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Invincible Presents: Atom Eve similar to Arco?: Yes, very much so — Invincible Presents: Atom Eve scores 90/100 similarity to Arco. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Arco?: The best RPG games similar to Arco are Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Invincible Presents: Atom Eve, Below Kryll and The Banner Saga 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Arco attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.
How is similarity to Arco calculated?: We compare Arco against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Arco experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.