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Genshin Impact is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 54 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Monster Hunter Generations, LEGO City Undercover and Tales of Symphonia lead the list, with Monster Hunter Generations reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Genshin Impact special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2020Dev HoYoverse

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The closest game to Genshin Impact is Monster Hunter Generations — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. LEGO City Undercover and Tales of Symphonia follow close behind.

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Monster Hunter Generations
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyThird Person
IGDB87· 19OC85· 59
Year 2015Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping strong narrative focus

LEGO City Undercover
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB77· 21OC77· 64
Year 2013Dev TT Fusion · Nintendo

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, racing gameplay and precision platforming, while skipping strong narrative focus

Tales of Symphonia
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyThird Person
IGDB89· 3
Year 2003Dev Namco Tales Studio · Bandai Namco Holdings

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

97
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Fable II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloCo-opMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB86· 6
Year 2008Dev Lionhead Studios · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

96
iRank88
Nioh
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyThird Person
IGDB88· 22OC88· 132
Year 2017Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, historical setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

94
iRank91
Bayonetta 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird Person
IGDB91· 21OC91· 117
Year 2014Dev PlatinumGames · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Honkai Impact 3rd
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 73%· 10.0K
Year 2016Dev HoYoverseOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, visual novel storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping open world exploration

94
iRank88
Astral Chain
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB89· 11OC87· 112
Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

94
iRank86
Overlord II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 4.9KIGDB79· 4
Year 2009Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and real-time strategy

94
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Yakuza 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB80· 5
Year 2009Dev CS1 Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping combat magic

92
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Orcs Must Die! 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 20KRAWG👍 72%· 530MC83IGDB82· 4
Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping strong narrative focus

94
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Dragon's Dogma II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 61%· 114KIGDB91· 6
Year 2024Dev Capcom Development Division 1 · CapcomOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, melee combat and setting medieval, while skipping strong narrative focus

Mass Effect: Andromeda
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB73· 23OC72· 180
Year 2017Dev BioWare Montréal · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicExplorationThird Person
IGDB77· 4
Year 2009Dev h.a.n.d., Inc. · Disney Interactive Studios

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

95
iRank64
Final Fantasy III
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB64· 9
Year 2006Dev Matrix Software · Square Enix

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Genshin Impact?
The closest game to Genshin Impact is Monster Hunter Generations, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Genshin Impact?
The three closest games to Genshin Impact are: 1. Monster Hunter Generations (98/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. LEGO City Undercover (100/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Tales of Symphonia (96/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Genshin Impact's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 54 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is LEGO City Undercover similar to Genshin Impact?
Yes, very much so — LEGO City Undercover scores 100/100 similarity to Genshin Impact. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Genshin Impact?
The best RPG games similar to Genshin Impact are Monster Hunter Generations, LEGO City Undercover, Tales of Symphonia and Fable II. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Genshin Impact attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Genshin Impact calculated?
We compare Genshin Impact against every game in our catalog using 11 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 Genshin Impact experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.