98
iRank94
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloHistoricalThird PersonFantasy
OC94· 256
Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
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More about this game →Captain Blood is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 55 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. God of War, Gravity Rush and Onimusha: Warlords lead the list, with God of War reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Captain Blood special.
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Games like Captain Blood
55 similar games found100
iRank82
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonSandbox WorldOpen World
IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment
98
iRank89
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHistoricalThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 3.3KRAWG👍 92%· 103MC86IGDB75· 8
Year 2001Dev Capcom · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
#4Yakuza 4
100
iRank80
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonSandbox WorldOpen World
IGDB80· 6
Year 2010Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter
#5Maneater
100
iRank80
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 25KIGDB73· 14OC71· 168
Year 2020Dev Blindside Interactive · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
96
iRank87
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHistoricalThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 76KIGDB84· 22OC84· 156
Year 2017Dev Ninja TheoryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
#7Deadpool
97
iRank84
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13
Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
100
iRank74
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB74· 6
Year 2005Dev Beenox · TaitoOn PC
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat
≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling
#9God Hand
100
iRank73
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeHistoricalThird Person
IGDB73· 3
Year 2006Dev Clover Studio · CapcomOn PlayStation 3
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat.
≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.
#10Shenmue
95
iRank90
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeHistoricalThird Person
IGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev Sega AM2 · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping shooter
#11Hi-Fi RUSH
94
iRank92
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonAnimeCyberpunk
Steam👍 97%· 35KRAWG👍 87%· 359OC89· 139
Year 2023Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
95
iRank89
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 32KIGDB82· 12
Year 2013Dev Ninja Theory · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC
#13Ninja Gaiden
93
iRank93
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonMagicRanged
IGDB93· 2
Year 2004Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping shooter
96
iRank81
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeHistoricalThird Person3D
Steam👍 74%· 2.4KRAWG👍 92%· 24
Year 2016Dev BlackMark Studio · AkellaPlaytime ~5hOn PC
100
iRank66
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 74%· 8.7KRAWG👍 55%· 404
Year 2014Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · Deep SilverPlaytime ~3hOn PC
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Captain Blood?
- The closest game to Captain Blood is God of War, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 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 Captain Blood?
- The three closest games to Captain Blood are: 1. God of War (98/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Gravity Rush (100/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Onimusha: Warlords (98/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Captain Blood's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 55 candidates across 12 dimensions.
- Is Gravity Rush similar to Captain Blood?
- Yes, very much so — Gravity Rush scores 100/100 similarity to Captain Blood. They share 5 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to Captain Blood?
- The best RPG games similar to Captain Blood are God of War, Gravity Rush, Onimusha: Warlords and Yakuza 4. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Captain Blood attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
- How is similarity to Captain Blood calculated?
- We compare Captain Blood against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Captain Blood experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.