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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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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.

#1Legend of Grimrock 292 #2Arx Fatalis93 #3Legend of Grimrock92 #4The Elder Scrolls: Arena92 #5Might & Magic X - Legacy97

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48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Legend of Grimrock 2

92

Legend of Grimrock 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-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

93

Arx Fatalis

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-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

#3Legend of Grimrock

92

Legend of Grimrock

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-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

#4The Elder Scrolls: Arena

92

The Elder Scrolls: Arena

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-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

#5Might & Magic X - Legacy

97

Might & Magic X - Legacy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-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

#6The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

88

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-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

#7Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

82

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-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

#8Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

82

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-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

#9RoboCop: Rogue City

83

RoboCop: Rogue City

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-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

#10Atomic Heart

84

Atomic Heart

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-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

#11Cyberpunk 2077

83

Cyberpunk 2077

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-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

#12Fallout: New Vegas

80

Fallout: New Vegas

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-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

#13Fire Emblem Awakening

80

Fire Emblem Awakening

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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

#14The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

79

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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

#15Hogwarts Legacy

81

Hogwarts Legacy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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.