12 Games with a mythology setting like Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII down to the 12 that fit the “Mythology” category. Final Fantasy X-2, Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones and Rise of the Argonauts top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII.

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The best games with a mythology setting like Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Final Fantasy X-2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasySci-FiMythologyThird Person

IGDB75· 2

Year 2003Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square Enix

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

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#2Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyMythologyThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 80%· 2.7KRAWG👍 89%· 713MC85IGDB80· 2

Year 2005Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping shooter

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#3Rise of the Argonauts

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyMythologyThird PersonMelee

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, fantasy world and setting mythology

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping shooter

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyMythologyLootSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB96· 6

Year 2010Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

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#5God of War II

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SoloFantasyMythologyLootSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB93· 4

Year 2007Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Capcom

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

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#6God of War: Chains of Olympus

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyMythologyLootSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB88· 4

Year 2008Dev Ready At Dawn · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and combat magic, while skipping shooter

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#7Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

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SoloMythologyFantasyThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 90%· 76KIGDB84· 22OC84· 156

Year 2017Dev Ninja TheoryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and deep simulation, while skipping shooter

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#8Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyMythologyLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 2.9KRAWG👍 62%· 472MC75IGDB81· 5

Year 2010Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping shooter

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#9God of War: Ghost of Sparta

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyMythologyThird PersonMagic

IGDB91· 4

Year 2010Dev Ready At Dawn · Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and combat magic, while skipping shooter

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#10God of War Ragnarök

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMythologyFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 46KIGDB95· 13

Year 2022Dev SIE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

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#11Immortals Fenyx Rising

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMythologyFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 4.5KIGDB74· 10OC79· 163

Year 2020Dev Ubisoft Québec · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping shooter

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Steam Epic Xbox

#12Persona 4

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyMythologyThird PersonMagic

IGDB93· 4

Year 2008Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

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