RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 10
Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo
FATE is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 57 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Fire Emblem Awakening, God of War and Heavenly Sword lead the list, with Fire Emblem Awakening reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes FATE special.
iRank79/ 100
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The closest game to FATE is Fire Emblem Awakening — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. God of War and Heavenly Sword follow close behind.
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RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
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IGDB88· 4
Year 2007Dev Ninja Theory · Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping puzzle design
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
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IGDB91· 15OC85· 51
Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
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IGDB90· 4OC85· 142
Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch
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SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonOpen World
IGDB86· 16
Year 2012Dev Vigil Games · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · PC
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Year 2024Dev SHIFT UP · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyThird PersonHistorical
IGDB91· 4
Year 2010Dev Ready At Dawn · Capcom
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyThird PersonOpen World
IGDB84· 10
Year 2011Dev LEVEL-5On PlayStation 3 · Switch
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic
≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping puzzle design
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iRank93
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicThird PersonMeleeRanged
IGDB93· 2
Year 2004Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design
100
iRank74
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonFree to Play
IGDB73· 4OC75· 40
Year 2024Dev miHoYoOn Xbox · Android · PC
95
iRank92
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasySci-FiThird Person
IGDB92· 2
Year 2007Dev Atlus · Atlus USAOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasySci-FiThird Person
IGDB90· 2
Year 2006Dev Atlus · Atlus USA
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design
97
iRank81
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB85· 4OC77· 12
Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Capcom
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping puzzle design
94
iRank93
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyThird PersonMelee
IGDB93· 4
Year 2007Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Capcom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to FATE?
- The closest game to FATE is Fire Emblem Awakening, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, single-player focus and combat magic. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like FATE?
- The three closest games to FATE are: 1. Fire Emblem Awakening (98/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. God of War (96/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Heavenly Sword (98/100, 6 shared attributes). All share FATE's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 57 candidates across 10 dimensions.
- Is God of War similar to FATE?
- Yes, very much so — God of War scores 96/100 similarity to FATE. 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 FATE?
- The best RPG games similar to FATE are Fire Emblem Awakening, God of War, Heavenly Sword and Bayonetta 3. All share the RPG genre alongside other key FATE attributes like deep RPG systems, single-player focus and combat magic.
- How is similarity to FATE calculated?
- We compare FATE against every game in our catalog using 10 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 FATE experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.