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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 18 that fit the “Xbox” category. South Park: The Fractured But Whole, The Banner Saga 2 and SteamWorld Heist top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arco.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Arco is South Park: The Fractured But Whole — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. The Banner Saga 2 and SteamWorld Heist follow close behind.

#1South Park: The Fractured But Whole70 #2The Banner Saga 269 #3SteamWorld Heist61 #4Dex61 #5Islets59

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The best games like Arco on Xbox

18 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.

#1South Park: The Fractured But WholeClosest overall match

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: setting and visuals.

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

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#2The Banner Saga 2

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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

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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#3SteamWorld HeistClosest on combat

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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

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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Dex

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: setting 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.

Genre100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals70Combat35

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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

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: visuals.

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#6ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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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

STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: visuals and setting.

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#7Dust: An Elysian Tail

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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

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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#8Katana ZEROClosest on visuals

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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

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: setting.

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#9Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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.

Genre100Progression69Tone58Combat41Setting35Visuals0

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UnEpic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeFantasyExplorationPixel ArtSolo

Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24

Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Arco, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

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

Unepic is a 2D platformer game with role-playing elements. The story follows Daniel, a sci-fi, and video games geek that one day was teleported into a fantasy world and found himself in a giant castle. The game’s dialogues, storyline, and aesthetics heavily relies on humor with a lot of geek-culture references and mocking on sci-fi and fantasy clichés.

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: combat and setting.

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

It predates Arco by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Trine Enchanted Edition

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: visuals and combat.

It predates Arco by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Forgotton Anne

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Forgotton Anne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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.

Genre100Tone55Combat51Setting32Visuals0

#13Assassin's Creed Chronicles: ChinaClosest on setting

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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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.

Genre100Setting100Combat32Visuals0

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Palworld

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeOpen WorldExplorationMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 94%· 421KRAWG👍 69%· 142OC71· 22

Year 2024Dev PocketpairPlaytime ~22hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and third-person shooting, while skipping turn-based strategy

Q. What is this game about? A. Palworld is a game about living a slow life with mysterious creatures "Pal" or throwing yourself into life-and-death battles with poachers. You can make Pals fight, breed, help with farming, or work in factories.

Where it drifts furthest from Arco: setting and combat.

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

Genre100World71Progression49Combat38Setting0

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Niffelheim

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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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