12 Games with a historical setting like Demigod that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Demigod down to the 12 that fit the “Historical” category. Rise of the Argonauts, God of War II and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Demigod.

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The best games with a historical setting like Demigod

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Demigod. Each one has been evaluated across 24 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.

#1Rise of the Argonauts

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeMagicFantasyHistoricalMythologyThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 811RAWG👍 41%· 94MC59IGDB60· 2

Year 2008Dev Liquid Entertainment · CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, melee combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and adventure storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasyHistoricalMythologySkill TreeThird Person

IGDB93· 4

Year 2007Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Capcom

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

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#3The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkSandbox WorldFantasyHistoricalMythologySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB81· 6

Year 2006Dev Bethesda Game Studios · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping real-time strategy

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#4Nioh

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyHistoricalSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB88· 22OC88· 132

Year 2017Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and loot and gear systems, while skipping real-time strategy

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#5God of War: Ascension

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB76· 11

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

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and loot and gear systems, while skipping real-time strategy

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#6DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyHistoricalThird Person

RAWG👍 71%· 58IGDB73· 2

Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and adventure storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

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#7Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalNarrativeHistoricalFantasyThird Person3D

Steam👍 84%· 209KRAWG👍 89%· 26IGDB79· 6OC81· 165

Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, third-person shooting and shooter

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and ranged combat, while skipping real-time strategy

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#8Hunted: The Demon’s Forge

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeMagicDarkFantasyHistoricalSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 1.4KRAWG👍 41%· 79MC61IGDB66· 5

Year 2011Dev Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping real-time strategy

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#9Watchmen: The End is Nigh

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 1.1KRAWG👍 34%· 82MC61IGDB48· 4

Year 2009Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping real-time strategy

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#10God of War

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyHistoricalThird Person

OC94· 256

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

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and adventure storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

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#11God of War II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyHistoricalThird Person

Year 2009On PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, fantasy world and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and adventure storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

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#12World of Tanks Blitz

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPSoloTacticalMeleeHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 152KRAWG👍 30%· 261MC76

Year 2014Dev Wargaming Group · WargamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, competitive edge and ranged combat, while skipping real-time strategy

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