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We filtered the 50 games similar to Atomic Heart down to the 33 that fit the “Narrative” category. RoboCop: Rogue City, Cyberpunk 2077 and Arx Fatalis top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Atomic Heart.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2023Dev Mundfish

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Atomic Heart is RoboCop: Rogue City — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. Cyberpunk 2077 and Arx Fatalis follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Atomic Heart

33 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Atomic Heart. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

RoboCop: Rogue City
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-FiFirst Person
Steam👍 87%· 34KIGDB74· 6OC73· 114
Year 2023Dev Teyon · NaconOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

Cyberpunk 2077
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldCyberpunkSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 86%· 938KRAWG👍 83%· 3.0KMC73IGDB75· 21OC76· 226
Year 2020Dev CD Projekt Red · CD PROJEKT REDPlaytime ~29hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping horror tension

Arx Fatalis
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 2.5KRAWG👍 79%· 171MC77IGDB78· 2
Year 2002Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings stealth mechanics, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 79%· 213KRAWG👍 65%· 444MC77IGDB77· 11OC76· 184
Year 2022Dev Techland · Techland PublishingPlaytime ~23hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, post-apocalyptic world and co op, while skipping shooter

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 71%· 132KIGDB78· 5OC75· 80
Year 2022Dev FatsharkOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

Avowed
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 77%· 12KIGDB85· 5OC80· 200
Year 2025Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping shooter

Killing Floor 2
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 129KIGDB81· 13OC78· 62
Year 2016Dev Tripwire Interactive · Iceberg InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

Chernobylite
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 82%· 15KIGDB76· 3OC76· 104
Year 2021Dev The Farm 51 · All In! GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, deep simulation and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 80%· 21KIGDB80· 8OC77· 45
Year 2015Dev FatsharkOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, fantasy world and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping puzzle design

Cloudpunk
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldCyberpunkSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 15KIGDB76· 7OC68· 58
Year 2020Dev ION LANDSOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Atomic Heart, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and visual third person, while skipping action RPG combat

Maneater
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 87%· 25KIGDB73· 14OC71· 168
Year 2020Dev Blindside Interactive · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Atomic Heart: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 74%· 8.7KRAWG👍 55%· 404
Year 2014Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · Deep SilverPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Atomic Heart, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping shooter

Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 85%· 1.1K
Year 2014Dev XGen StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Atomic Heart: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

The Sinking City
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Steam👍 76%· 5.3KIGDB70· 15OC69· 159
Year 2019Dev Frogwares · Bigben InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Atomic Heart, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting and visual third person, while skipping first-person shooting

Darkwood
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Steam👍 95%· 24KIGDB80· 8OC77· 44
Year 2017Dev Acid Wizard Studio · Crunching KoalasOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Shared with Atomic Heart: deep RPG systems, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, crafting mechanics and visual topdown, while skipping action RPG combat

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