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We filtered the 50 games similar to Aska down to the 20 that fit the “Dark” category. Dead Rising 2, Dead Rising 4 and State of Decay 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Aska.

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Aska is Dead Rising 2 — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Dead Rising 4 and State of Decay 2 follow close behind.

#1Dead Rising 288 #2Dead Rising 487 #3State of Decay 282 #4Attack on Titan73 #5Gotham Knights72

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Aska. Each one has been evaluated across 23 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.

#1Dead Rising 2Closest overall match

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Dead Rising 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 8.7KIGDB81· 9

Year 2010Dev Blue Castle Games · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Aska: setting.

It predates Aska by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Tone90

#2Dead Rising 4Closest on tone

87

Dead Rising 4

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 57%· 8.3KIGDB77· 19OC72· 111

Year 2016Dev Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, Inc. · CapcomOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Aska: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Aska.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals100

#3State of Decay 2

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State of Decay 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationBase BuildingThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 68KIGDB67· 12OC69· 130

Year 2018Dev Undead Labs · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, roguelike runs and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Aska: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals100

#4Attack on Titan

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Attack on Titan

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 3.9KIGDB73· 16OC75· 81

Year 2016Dev Omega Force · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Aska: setting and progression.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone78World49

#5Gotham Knights

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Gotham Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloOnlineMultiplayerMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 25KIGDB68· 6OC68· 168

Year 2022Dev WB Games Montréal · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Aska: progression and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Aska.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100World65Tone63Combat47

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

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Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 91KRAWG👍 95%· 327IGDB92· 10OC87· 134

Year 2021Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

Explore the brand new Iki Island, plus PS5-specific enhancements like DualSense haptic feedback, Japanese lip sync, and more.

Where it drifts furthest from Aska: progression and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting73World65Combat48

#7Mass Effect 3

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Mass Effect 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14

Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Aska: setting and progression.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone46Progression27

#8Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB86· 5

Year 2009Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

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

Where it drifts furthest from Aska: progression and combat.

It predates Aska by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100World100Game mode75Visuals62Setting60

#9Two Worlds II HD

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Two Worlds II HD

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 64%· 7.0KRAWG👍 37%· 267MC76IGDB69· 6

Year 2010Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, combat magic and setting medieval, while skipping deep simulation

Updated HD Version 2.03 (July 2017) A breathtaking journey into Antaloor's past. After the downfall of Aziraal, God of Fire, the Dark Lord Gandohar has nearly achieved his objective to disrupt the balance between the elements. Dark magic surges into the land to fill the void.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Aska.

It predates Aska by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Tone80Game mode76Combat67World60

#10The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

69

The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 55%· 5.9KIGDB74· 5OC72· 107

Year 2022Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Aska: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Aska.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode75Tone58Setting0

#11Red Dead Redemption 2

69

Red Dead Redemption 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 876KRAWG👍 91%· 5.5KMC96IGDB94· 17OC95· 220

Year 2018Dev Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping action RPG combat

America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee.

Where it drifts furthest from Aska: progression.

Genre100World100Game mode76Setting75Visuals61Tone55

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Hunted: The Demon’s Forge

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Hunted: The Demon’s Forge

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyHistoricalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 1.4KRAWG👍 41%· 79MC61IGDB66· 5

Year 2011Dev Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

Powered by the Unreal 3 engine, Hunted: The Demon’s Forge™ is a fresh take on the classic fantasy game that delivers the intensity and action of a modern-day shooter.

Where it drifts furthest from Aska: progression.

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

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Setting82Game mode57Combat50

#13The Haunted: Hells Reach

66

The Haunted: Hells Reach

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMeleeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 765RAWG👍 25%· 20MC51

Year 2011Dev KTX Software · ValuSoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping adventure storytelling

All Hell Has Broken Loose!!! The Haunted is a fast paced third person action horror game that focuses on delivering an intense multiplayer experience. Your goal is to liberate cursed places and survive the assault from the minions of Hell.

Where it drifts furthest from Aska: setting and combat.

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals51Combat48Setting0

#14The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

66

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasySkill TreeThird Person

IGDB75· 2

Year 2003Dev EA Redwood Shores · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, ranged combat and loot and gear systems, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Aska: progression and combat.

It predates Aska by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode75Setting60Combat36

#15Onimusha: WarlordsClosest on setting

65

Onimusha: Warlords

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkFantasyHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 3.3KRAWG👍 92%· 103MC86IGDB75· 8

Year 2001Dev Capcom · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus a host of enhancements. Improved controls allow players to move and fight with analog-stick precision.

Where it drifts furthest from Aska: game mode.

It predates Aska by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting90Tone88Visuals66Game mode21

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