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Few titles capture what makes Assassin's Creed Valhalla unique: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration. After measuring 14 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 50 most faithful alternatives. Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™, Assassin's Creed® Origins and Assassin's Creed® Odyssey top the ranking, with Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ at number one (96/100).

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2020Dev Ubisoft Montreal

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The closest game to Assassin's Creed Valhalla is Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Assassin's Creed® Origins and Assassin's Creed® Odyssey follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Assassin's Creed Valhalla

50 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalMedievalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 115KRAWG👍 76%· 1.4KMC82OC82· 154
Year 2017Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, combat magic and fantasy world

Assassin's Creed® Origins
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 126KRAWG👍 78%· 2.1KMC81IGDB86· 15OC85· 176
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~28hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Assassin's Creed® Odyssey
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 184KRAWG👍 78%· 2.1KMC85IGDB88· 14OC84· 169
Year 2018Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: setting mythology, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Bayonetta 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonFantasy
IGDB91· 21OC91· 117
Year 2014Dev PlatinumGames · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Yakuza 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB80· 5
Year 2009Dev CS1 Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: loot and gear systems, skill tree progression and visual first person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Deadpool
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13
Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ 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 first-person shooting, while skipping open world exploration

A Plague Tale: Requiem
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkMedievalHistoricalExplorationThird 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 strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with crafting mechanics, resource management and visual 3d, while skipping action RPG combat

God of War: Ascension
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerHistoricalThird PersonFantasy
IGDB76· 11
Year 2013Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 53KRAWG👍 88%· 951MC86IGDB89· 16OC85· 211
Year 2020Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Assassin's Creed Rogue
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 21KIGDB71· 12OC70· 31
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Sofia · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkOpen 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: punishing difficulty, co op and online features, while skipping setting medieval

God of War
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloHistoricalThird PersonFantasy
OC94· 256
Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Infamous 2
RPGAction RPGThird-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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

LEGO City Undercover
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB77· 21OC77· 64
Year 2013Dev TT Fusion · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, precision platforming and co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Assassin's Creed Mirage
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 11KIGDB75· 9OC76· 194
Year 2023Dev Ubisoft Bordeaux · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Missing: setting medieval.

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What is the best game similar to Assassin's Creed Valhalla?
The closest game to Assassin's Creed Valhalla is Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 14 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 Valhalla?
The three closest games to Assassin's Creed Valhalla are: 1. Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ (96/100, 14 shared attributes) 2. Assassin's Creed® Origins (96/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Assassin's Creed® Odyssey (95/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Assassin's Creed Valhalla's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Assassin's Creed® Origins similar to Assassin's Creed Valhalla?
Yes, very much so — Assassin's Creed® Origins scores 96/100 similarity to Assassin's Creed Valhalla. They share 12 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 Valhalla?
The best RPG games similar to Assassin's Creed Valhalla are Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™, Assassin's Creed® Origins, Assassin's Creed® Odyssey and Bayonetta 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Assassin's Creed Valhalla attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Assassin's Creed Valhalla calculated?
We compare Assassin's Creed Valhalla against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Valhalla experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.