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Batman: Arkham Asylum is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 55 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Infamous 2, Death Stranding and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines lead the list, with Infamous 2 reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Batman: Arkham Asylum special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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Year 2010Dev Feral Interactive

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The closest game to Batman: Arkham Asylum is Infamous 2 — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Death Stranding and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines follow close behind.

#1Infamous 2100 #2Death Stranding97 #3Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines96 #4God of War94 #5Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening96

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Games like Batman: Arkham Asylum

55 similar games found

100

iRank85

Infamous 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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 fighting mechanics

#2Death Stranding

97

iRank88

Death Stranding

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 79KIGDB84· 17OC83· 203

Year 2019Dev Kojima Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

#3Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

96

iRank86

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 15KRAWG👍 87%· 905MC80IGDB72· 3

Year 2004Dev Troika Games · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

94

iRank94

God of War

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloThird PersonFantasyHistorical

OC94· 256

Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping fighting mechanics

#5Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

96

iRank80

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloDarkHorrorThird PersonLoot

IGDB80· 2

Year 2005Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · Capcom

✓ 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 loot and gear systems, while skipping fighting mechanics

#6The Amazing Spider-Man

100

iRank65

The Amazing Spider-Man

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB65· 6

Year 2012Dev Beenox · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

#7Marvel's Spider-Man

94

iRank89

Marvel's Spider-Man

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB90· 16OC88· 179

Year 2018Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

#8Sorry We're Closed

93

iRank93

Sorry We're Closed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 1.9KOC82· 51

Year 2024Dev à la mode · Akupara GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, horror tension and puzzle design, while skipping action RPG combat

#9A Plague Tale: Requiem

94

iRank88

A Plague Tale: Requiem

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkExplorationThird 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 setting medieval, historical setting and crafting mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

97

iRank74

Vampyr

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 77%· 24KIGDB68· 17OC72· 172

Year 2018Dev Dontnod Eleven · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

#11METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

94

iRank88

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 88KRAWG👍 87%· 1.3KMC83IGDB85· 17OC84· 19

Year 2013Dev Platinum Games · KonamiPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ 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 punishing difficulty, while skipping fighting mechanics

#12NINJA GAIDEN 4

95

iRank84

NINJA GAIDEN 4

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 9.0KRAWG👍 84%· 31IGDB77· 4OC82· 146

Year 2025Dev Platinum Games · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

94

iRank88

Bayonetta

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloThird PersonFantasy

IGDB91· 15OC85· 51

Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

#14Murdered: Soul Suspect

99

iRank68

Murdered: Soul Suspect

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 17KRAWG👍 58%· 992MC59IGDB61· 14OC61· 76

Year 2014Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

94

iRank87

Bayonetta 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloThird PersonFantasy

IGDB90· 4OC85· 142

Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and fantasy world, while skipping fighting mechanics

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Batman: Arkham Asylum?: The closest game to Batman: Arkham Asylum is Infamous 2, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 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 Batman: Arkham Asylum?: The three closest games to Batman: Arkham Asylum are: 1. Infamous 2 (100/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Death Stranding (97/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines (96/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Batman: Arkham Asylum's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 55 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Death Stranding similar to Batman: Arkham Asylum?: Yes, very much so — Death Stranding scores 97/100 similarity to Batman: Arkham Asylum. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Batman: Arkham Asylum?: The best RPG games similar to Batman: Arkham Asylum are Infamous 2, Death Stranding, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines and God of War. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Batman: Arkham Asylum attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Batman: Arkham Asylum calculated?: We compare Batman: Arkham Asylum against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Batman: Arkham Asylum experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.