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Assassin's Creed III: Liberation is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 56 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. God of War, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE and Bayonetta lead the list, with God of War reaching a 99/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Assassin's Creed III: Liberation special.

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The closest game to Assassin's Creed III: Liberation is God of War — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE and Bayonetta follow close behind.

#1God of War99 #2METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE99 #3Bayonetta96 #4Heavenly Sword96 #5Bayonetta 396

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56 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

99

God of War

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyHistoricalThird Person

OC94· 256

Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

#2METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

99

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthSci-FiFantasyHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 88KRAWG👍 87%· 1.3KMC83IGDB85· 17OC84· 19

Year 2013Dev Platinum Games · KonamiPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

96

Bayonetta

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB91· 15OC85· 51

Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

#4Heavenly Sword

96

Heavenly Sword

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird PersonNarrative

IGDB88· 4

Year 2007Dev Ninja Theory · Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

96

Bayonetta 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB90· 4OC85· 142

Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping sandbox freedom

97

Infamous 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB85· 6

Year 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping sandbox freedom

#7Stellar Blade

96

Stellar Blade

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 87KIGDB86· 8OC81· 168

Year 2024Dev SHIFT UP · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with post-apocalyptic world, while skipping sandbox freedom

#8A Plague Tale: Requiem

96

A Plague Tale: Requiem

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 25KIGDB86· 6OC83· 161

Year 2022Dev Asobo Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting medieval, while skipping action RPG combat

96

The Saboteur

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 2.6KIGDB78· 5

Year 2009Dev Pandemic Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

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

#10Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

94

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 33KIGDB94· 9OC83· 34

Year 2003Dev BioWare · LucasArtsOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

#11Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

95

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 96KIGDB84· 18OC85· 103

Year 2014Dev Monolith Productions · WB GamesOn 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping historical setting

#12Zenless Zone Zero

98

Zenless Zone Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonFree to Play

IGDB73· 4OC75· 40

Year 2024Dev miHoYoOn Xbox · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping sandbox freedom

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Devil May Cry

96

Devil May Cry

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB85· 4OC77· 12

Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

#14Marvel's Spider-Man

94

Marvel's Spider-Man

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB90· 16OC88· 179

Year 2018Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#15Marvel's Spider-Man 2

95

Marvel's Spider-Man 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 38KIGDB82· 12OC88· 206

Year 2023Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

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What is the best game similar to Assassin's Creed III: Liberation?: The closest game to Assassin's Creed III: Liberation is God of War, scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Assassin's Creed III: Liberation?: The three closest games to Assassin's Creed III: Liberation are: 1. God of War (99/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (99/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Bayonetta (96/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Assassin's Creed III: Liberation's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 56 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE similar to Assassin's Creed III: Liberation?: Yes, very much so — METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE scores 99/100 similarity to Assassin's Creed III: Liberation. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Assassin's Creed III: Liberation?: The best RPG games similar to Assassin's Creed III: Liberation are God of War, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, Heavenly Sword and Bayonetta 3. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Assassin's Creed III: Liberation attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Assassin's Creed III: Liberation calculated?: We compare Assassin's Creed III: Liberation against every game in our catalog using 16 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 Assassin's Creed III: Liberation experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.