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Batman: Arkham Knight 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 15 gameplay attributes and found 56 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 Knight special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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Year 2015Dev Rocksteady Studios

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The closest game to Batman: Arkham Knight 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 #5Marvel's Spider-Man94

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56 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

100

Infamous 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB85· 6

Year 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

#2Death Stranding

97

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 horror tension

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

#3Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

96

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 horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping fighting mechanics

94

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

#5Marvel's Spider-Man

94

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.

#6The Amazing Spider-Man

100

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.

#7A Plague Tale: Requiem

94

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

#8METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

94

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

#9Sorry We're Closed

93

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, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping action RPG combat

#10Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

96

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

#11NINJA GAIDEN 4

95

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

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

#13Murdered: Soul Suspect

99

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 puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

94

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

97

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: punishing difficulty, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping fighting mechanics

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Batman: Arkham Knight?: The closest game to Batman: Arkham Knight is Infamous 2, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Batman: Arkham Knight?: The three closest games to Batman: Arkham Knight are: 1. Infamous 2 (100/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Death Stranding (97/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines (96/100, 13 shared attributes). All share Batman: Arkham Knight's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 56 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Death Stranding similar to Batman: Arkham Knight?: Yes, very much so — Death Stranding scores 97/100 similarity to Batman: Arkham Knight. They share 12 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 Knight?: The best RPG games similar to Batman: Arkham Knight are Infamous 2, Death Stranding, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines and God of War. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Batman: Arkham Knight attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and puzzle design.
How is similarity to Batman: Arkham Knight calculated?: We compare Batman: Arkham Knight against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Knight experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.