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We filtered the 50 games similar to Elex down to the 8 that fit the “Post-Apocalyptic” category. Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII, NieR and Oni top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Elex.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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NarrativeHardcoreSolo
Year 2017Dev Piranha Bytes

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Within the “Post-Apocalyptic” category, the closest game to Elex is Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. NieR and Oni follow close behind.

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The best games with a post-apocalyptic setting like Elex

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Elex. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasySci-FiPost-ApocalypticSkill TreeThird Person
IGDB61· 3
Year 2006Dev Square Enix 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 shooter, third-person shooting and setting mythology, while skipping adventure storytelling

NieR
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiPost-ApocalypticHistoricalExplorationThird Person
IGDB69· 4
Year 2010Dev Cavia · Square EnixOn Xbox · PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping punishing difficulty

Oni
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticThird PersonCyberpunk
IGDB70· 1
Year 2001Dev Rockstar Toronto · Rockstar GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Stellar Blade
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 87KIGDB86· 8OC81· 168
Year 2024Dev SHIFT UP · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyPost-ApocalypticExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 18KIGDB81· 11OC77· 63
Year 2016Dev Kaiko · Nordic Games GroupOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design, while skipping combat tactical

Enslaved: Odyssey to the West
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativePost-ApocalypticSci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 8.1KIGDB82· 9
Year 2010Dev Ninja Theory · Namco Bandai GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping punishing difficulty

Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiPost-ApocalypticThird Person
Steam👍 82%· 7.3KIGDB74· 9OC73· 56
Year 2015Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and shooter, while skipping punishing difficulty

Darksiders
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldFantasyPost-ApocalypticExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 13KRAWG👍 74%· 1.2KMC83IGDB82· 7
Year 2010Dev THQ · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

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