45 Games with a fantasy setting like Bayonetta 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Bayonetta 2 down to the 45 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Brütal Legend, Kid Icarus: Uprising and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bayonetta 2.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Bayonetta 2

45 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bayonetta 2. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Brütal Legend

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 93%· 20KIGDB80· 6

Year 2009Dev Double Fine Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, real-time strategy and deep simulation, while skipping shooter

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#2Kid Icarus: Uprising

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonRanged

IGDB88· 8

Year 2012Dev Sora · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#3Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonMelee

IGDB88· 14OC87· 62

Year 2014Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and melee combat, while skipping shooter

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#4Silverfall: Earth Awakening

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 70%· 105IGDB70· 2

Year 2008Dev Monte Cristo · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and skill tree progression, while skipping shooter

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 95%· 11KIGDB83· 8OC76· 42

Year 2017Dev The GentlebrosOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping shooter

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonMagic

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Year 2006Dev Matrix Software · Square Enix

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

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#7Rune

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 90%· 922IGDB70· 1

Year 2000Dev Human Head Studios · Nine RealmsOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and setting mythology, while skipping shooter

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloFantasyThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 94%· 6.7KRAWG👍 77%· 638MC81IGDB70· 2

Year 2007Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

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#9Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB62· 8OC64· 28

Year 2008Dev LucasArts · THQ WirelessOn PlayStation 3 · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping shooter

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#10God of War: Ascension

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonHistorical

IGDB76· 11

Year 2013Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping shooter

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#11Assassin's Creed Rogue

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 86%· 21KIGDB71· 12OC70· 31

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Sofia · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

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#12Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 89%· 115KRAWG👍 76%· 1.4KMC82OC82· 154

Year 2017Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping shooter

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#13Biomutant

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 66%· 20KIGDB73· 19OC67· 217

Year 2021Dev Experiment 101 · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonMagic

IGDB74· 6

Year 2010Dev Visceral Games · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping shooter

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#15Neverwinter Nights 2

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonPvP

IGDB85· 4

Year 2006Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Infogrames EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, stealth mechanics and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

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