8 Games like Arco on Mobile that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Arco down to the 8 that fit the “Mobile” category. The Banner Saga 2, SteamWorld Heist and Dust: An Elysian Tail top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arco.

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The best games like Arco on Mobile

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Arco. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1The Banner Saga 2Closest overall match

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arco.

It predates Arco by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2SteamWorld HeistClosest on combat

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arco.

It predates Arco by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Dust: An Elysian TailClosest on progression

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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

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: visuals.

It predates Arco by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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MeleeDarkFantasyExplorationSolo

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135

Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Arco, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arco.

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MeleeNarrativeFantasySoloCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arco.

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#6The Longest JourneyClosest on tone

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NarrativeDarkFantasySoloMagic

Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: combat and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arco.

It predates Arco by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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MeleeOpen WorldExplorationCo-opSolo

Steam👍 71%· 2.3KRAWG👍 38%· 44IGDB74· 3OC65· 14

Year 2018Dev Ellada GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Arco, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping turn-based strategy

Your avatar is a brave warrior who has fallen in battle. But instead of well-deserved peace in Asgard, his soul is trapped in the harsh world of Niffelheim.

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arco.

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#8Altered BeastClosest on setting

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