What is the best game similar to Empyreal?

The closest game to Empyreal is Marvel's Avengers, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 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 Empyreal?

The three closest games to Empyreal are: 1. Marvel's Avengers (95/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Mass Effect 3 (91/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (89/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Empyreal's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 13 dimensions.

Is Mass Effect 3 similar to Empyreal?

Yes, very much so — Mass Effect 3 scores 91/100 similarity to Empyreal. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Empyreal?

The best RPG games similar to Empyreal are Marvel's Avengers, Mass Effect 3, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 and Dead Rising 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Empyreal attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

How is similarity to Empyreal calculated?

We compare Empyreal against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Empyreal experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

If Empyreal left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 13 attributes. Marvel's Avengers comes closest (95/100).

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Empyreal. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Marvel's AvengersClosest overall match

iRank69

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationLootThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 34KIGDB73· 13OC68· 188

Year 2020Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, fantasy world and online features, while skipping skill tree progression

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Empyreal.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14

Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: progression.

It predates Empyreal by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

iRank80

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 9.9KIGDB74· 13OC73· 91

Year 2017Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Empyreal by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeExplorationSkill TreeLootThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 8.7KIGDB81· 9

Year 2010Dev Blue Castle Games · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and horror tension, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: setting.

It predates Empyreal by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame

iRank82

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 16KRAWG👍 77%· 490MC80IGDB76· 4

Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

LEGO Batman: The Videogame is a part in the series of LEGO adaptations of popular franchises. It is based on DC Universe and follows its famous superhero, Batman. It was the first LEGO game to be based on an original plot rather than being an adaptation of an existing story.

It predates Empyreal by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6LEGO Batman Trilogy

iRank82

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 16KRAWG👍 77%· 490MC80IGDB76· 4

Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Empyreal by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Progression82Game mode76

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 6.8KIGDB71· 10OC70· 106

Year 2019Dev Marvelous First Studio · XSEED GamesOn PC · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: progression.

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Steam Epic Nintendo

#8LEGO Marvel's Avengers

iRank78

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 8.7KIGDB68· 17OC70· 73

Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: progression.

It predates Empyreal by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

iRank80

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 7.0KIGDB76· 23OC77· 84

Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: progression.

It predates Empyreal by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Xbox PS

#10Astral ChainClosest on game mode

iRank88

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird Person

IGDB89· 11OC87· 112

Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

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Nintendo

#11Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

iRank59

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 55%· 379IGDB68· 6

Year 2009Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and setting mythology, while skipping strong narrative focus

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Empyreal.

It predates Empyreal by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 10.0K

Year 2016Dev HoYoverseOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping melee combat

It predates Empyreal by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic

#13LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

iRank83

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 9.1KRAWG👍 73%· 364MC75IGDB81· 10

Year 2012Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, open world exploration and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

This sequel to LEGO Batman: The Videogame is set in the LEGO version of the DC Universe. It features trademark LEGO bricks aesthetics and comical portrayals of popular DC characters. ###Plot Set in the Gotham City, the story starts when Bruce Wayne is competing with Lex Luthor for an award.

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: progression.

It predates Empyreal by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#14Monster Hunter Wilds

iRank74

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 48%· 318KRAWG👍 78%· 36MC90IGDB87· 6OC89· 203

Year 2025Dev CapcomPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping setting scifi

Monster Hunter Wilds. The next generation in the genre defining series. Launching in 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC/Steam.

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Empyreal.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 3.9KIGDB73· 16OC75· 81

Year 2016Dev Omega Force · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and setting anime, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: setting and progression.

It predates Empyreal by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Complete list of Empyreal alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Empyreal, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

The Baconing

RPG · Action RPG

Yakuza 3

RPG · Action RPG

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

RPG · Action RPG

Enshrouded

RPG · Action RPG

Nioh

RPG · Action RPG

Biomutant

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO® The Incredibles

RPG · Action RPG

Ryse: Son of Rome

RPG · Action RPG

Brütal Legend

RPG · Action RPG

Dragon's Dogma II

RPG · Action RPG

Two Worlds II HD

RPG · Action RPG

The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO City Undercover

RPG · Action RPG

DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

RPG · Action RPG

Deadpool

RPG · Action RPG

As Dusk Falls

RPG · Adventure

Monster Hunter Generations

RPG · Action RPG

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

RPG · Adventure

Yakuza 4

RPG · Action RPG

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

RPG · Adventure

LEGO The Hobbit

RPG · Adventure

Silverfall: Earth Awakening

RPG · Action RPG

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

RPG · Action RPG

Din's Curse

RPG · Action RPG

Mass Effect: Andromeda

RPG · Shooter

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

RPG · Action RPG

Bayonetta 2

RPG · Action RPG

Watchmen: The End is Nigh

RPG · Action RPG

The Artful Escape

RPG · Puzzle

Transformers: Devastation

RPG · Action RPG

Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

RPG · Survival

The First Descendant

RPG · Adventure

Dragon Ball Z: Sagas

RPG · Action RPG

Monster Hunter Tri

RPG · Action RPG

Once Human

RPG · Adventure

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Empyreal?: The closest game to Empyreal is Marvel's Avengers, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 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 Empyreal?: The three closest games to Empyreal are: 1. Marvel's Avengers (95/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Mass Effect 3 (91/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (89/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Empyreal's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Mass Effect 3 similar to Empyreal?: Yes, very much so — Mass Effect 3 scores 91/100 similarity to Empyreal. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Empyreal?: The best RPG games similar to Empyreal are Marvel's Avengers, Mass Effect 3, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 and Dead Rising 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Empyreal attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Empyreal calculated?: We compare Empyreal against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Empyreal experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.