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Avowed is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 48 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Legend of Grimrock 2, Arx Fatalis and Legend of Grimrock lead the list, with Legend of Grimrock 2 reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Avowed special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2025Dev Obsidian Entertainment

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The closest game to Avowed is Legend of Grimrock 2 — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Arx Fatalis and Legend of Grimrock follow close behind.

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48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Legend of Grimrock 2
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 91%· 4.0KIGDB88· 2
Year 2014Dev Almost Human Ltd.On Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping action RPG combat

Arx Fatalis
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Legend of Grimrock
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 6.7KRAWG👍 75%· 298MC82IGDB75· 3
Year 2012Dev Almost Human GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

The Elder Scrolls: Arena
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 80%· 2.5KIGDB88· 2
Year 1994Dev Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, open world exploration and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and procedural generation, while skipping action RPG combat

Might & Magic X - Legacy
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 66%· 3.4KRAWG👍 44%· 62MC70IGDB70· 2
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, puzzle design and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 86%· 3.5KIGDB89· 1
Year 1996Dev Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and procedural generation, while skipping action RPG combat

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person3D
Steam👍 94%· 182KRAWG👍 85%· 153IGDB93· 4OC89· 172
Year 2025Dev Warhorse Studios · Deep SilverPlaytime ~28hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, melee combat and setting medieval, while skipping action RPG combat

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person3D
Steam👍 90%· 19KIGDB89· 12OC86· 226
Year 2024Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

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

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

Atomic Heart
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 81%· 48KIGDB72· 4OC74· 141
Year 2023Dev Mundfish · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping combat magic

Cyberpunk 2077
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird 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: shooter, first-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping combat magic

Fallout: New Vegas
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 96%· 257KRAWG👍 89%· 2.6KMC84IGDB82· 9
Year 2010Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Fire Emblem Awakening
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 10
Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo

✓ Like Avowed, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

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

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 97%· 869KRAWG👍 93%· 7.2KMC92IGDB92· 26OC93· 179
Year 2015Dev CD PROJEKT REDPlaytime ~43hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Avowed, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and setting medieval, while skipping skill tree progression

Hogwarts Legacy
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 366KRAWG👍 75%· 935IGDB85· 9OC84· 176
Year 2023Dev Avalanche Software · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~30hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and melee combat, while skipping visual first person

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Avowed?
The closest game to Avowed is Legend of Grimrock 2, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Avowed?
The three closest games to Avowed are: 1. Legend of Grimrock 2 (92/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Arx Fatalis (93/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Legend of Grimrock (92/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Avowed's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Arx Fatalis similar to Avowed?
Yes, very much so — Arx Fatalis scores 93/100 similarity to Avowed. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Avowed?
The best RPG games similar to Avowed are Legend of Grimrock 2, Arx Fatalis, Legend of Grimrock and The Elder Scrolls: Arena. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Avowed attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Avowed calculated?
We compare Avowed 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 Avowed experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.