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We filtered the 48 games similar to Avowed down to the 21 that fit the “Dark” category. Arx Fatalis, Atomic Heart and RoboCop: Rogue City top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Avowed.

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

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Avowed is Arx Fatalis — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Atomic Heart and RoboCop: Rogue City follow close behind.

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The best dark games like Avowed

21 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Avowed. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

GreedFall
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 22KIGDB71· 11OC74· 124
Year 2019Dev Spiders · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

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

Risen 3: Titan Lords
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 74%· 6.4KIGDB51· 7OC60· 41
Year 2014Dev Piranha Bytes · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and setting medieval, while skipping visual first person

Pillars of Eternity
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExploration
Steam👍 88%· 26KIGDB81· 6OC89· 71
Year 2015Dev Obsidian EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

Drakengard
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person
IGDB70· 1
Year 2003Dev Cavia · Take-Two Interactive

✓ If you enjoyed Avowed, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Unavowed
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicNarrativeDarkFantasySkill Tree
Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25
Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

The Witcher
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 86KIGDB88· 2
Year 2007Dev CD Projekt REDOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, setting medieval and crafting mechanics, while skipping skill tree progression

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

Risen
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 11KIGDB81· 2OC67· 10
Year 2009Dev Piranha Bytes · Deep SilverOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, melee combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping skill tree progression

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 89KIGDB86· 7
Year 2011Dev CD Projekt REDOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Avowed, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and setting medieval, while skipping action RPG combat

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 15KRAWG👍 87%· 905MC80IGDB72· 3
Year 2004Dev Troika Games · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, melee combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping visual 3d

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