6 Games with a historical setting like Arco 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 6 that fit the “Historical” category. The Banner Saga 2, Apotheon and Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arco.

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The best games with a historical setting like Arco

6 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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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

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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#2ApotheonClosest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeNarrativeHistoricalFantasyExploration

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30

Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

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

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Where it drifts furthest from Arco: visuals and combat.

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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#3Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

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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

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Where it drifts furthest from Arco: progression.

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

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#4Assassin's Creed Chronicles: ChinaClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeHistoricalFantasySoloStealth

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Arco, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, stealth mechanics and ranged combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: visuals and combat.

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

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

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#5Altered BeastClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

DarkFantasyHistoricalPixel ArtOffline

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Year 1988Dev Team Shinobi · ActivisionOn Android · iOS · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Arco, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world

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

It predates Arco by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Dragon's Crown

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeFantasyHistoricalPixel ArtSolo

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Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Arco, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: combat.

It predates Arco by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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