God of War: Ascension

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God of War: Ascension is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 67 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Bayonetta 2, Assassin's Creed Rogue and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate lead the list, with Bayonetta 2 reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes God of War: Ascension special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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Year 2013Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio

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The closest game to God of War: Ascension is Bayonetta 2 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Assassin's Creed Rogue and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate follow close behind.

#1Bayonetta 297 #2Assassin's Creed Rogue99 #3Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate97 #4Assassin's Creed® Origins98 #5Cat Quest97

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Games like God of War: Ascension

67 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

97

Bayonetta 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird Person

IGDB91· 21OC91· 117

Year 2014Dev PlatinumGames · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping historical setting

#2Assassin's Creed Rogue

99

Assassin's Creed Rogue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 21KIGDB71· 12OC70· 31

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Sofia · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam Epic Nintendo

#3Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

97

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyLootSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB88· 14OC87· 62

Year 2014Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and melee combat, while skipping historical setting

#4Assassin's Creed® Origins

98

Assassin's Creed® Origins

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 126KRAWG👍 78%· 2.1KMC81IGDB86· 15OC85· 176

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~28hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping fantasy world

97

Cat Quest

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyLootThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 11KIGDB83· 8OC76· 42

Year 2017Dev The GentlebrosOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping historical setting

#6Brütal Legend

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Brütal Legend

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 93%· 20KIGDB80· 6

Year 2009Dev Double Fine Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, real-time strategy and deep simulation, while skipping historical setting

97

Rune

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 90%· 922IGDB70· 1

Year 2000Dev Human Head Studios · Nine RealmsOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and setting mythology, while skipping historical setting

#8Kid Icarus: Uprising

96

Kid Icarus: Uprising

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonRanged

IGDB88· 8

Year 2012Dev Sora · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™

97

Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 115KRAWG👍 76%· 1.4KMC82OC82· 154

Year 2017Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping loot and gear systems

#10Mount & Blade: Warband

96

Mount & Blade: Warband

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 171KRAWG👍 89%· 742MC78IGDB69· 5

Year 2010Dev TaleWorlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, shooter and sandbox freedom, while skipping loot and gear systems

#11Assassin's Creed® Odyssey

95

Assassin's Creed® Odyssey

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalThird PersonStealth

Steam👍 89%· 184KRAWG👍 78%· 2.1KMC85IGDB88· 14OC84· 169

Year 2018Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping fantasy world

Steam Epic Xbox

94

Nioh

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyHistoricalLootSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB88· 22OC88· 132

Year 2017Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Its own twist: co op

#13Devil May Cry 5

94

Devil May Cry 5

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeDark

Steam👍 96%· 162KRAWG👍 84%· 1.5KMC88OC88· 200

Year 2019Dev CapcomPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

#14Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

95

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 290KRAWG👍 86%· 304MC78IGDB80· 1OC77· 35

Year 2022Dev TaleWorlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~20hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

95

Overlord

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloFantasyThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 94%· 6.7KRAWG👍 77%· 638MC81IGDB70· 2

Year 2007Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping historical setting

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to God of War: Ascension?: The closest game to God of War: Ascension is Bayonetta 2, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 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 God of War: Ascension?: The three closest games to God of War: Ascension are: 1. Bayonetta 2 (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Assassin's Creed Rogue (99/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (97/100, 9 shared attributes). All share God of War: Ascension's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 67 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Assassin's Creed Rogue similar to God of War: Ascension?: Yes, very much so — Assassin's Creed Rogue scores 99/100 similarity to God of War: Ascension. They share 9 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to God of War: Ascension?: The best RPG games similar to God of War: Ascension are Bayonetta 2, Assassin's Creed Rogue, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Assassin's Creed® Origins. All share the RPG genre alongside other key God of War: Ascension attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to God of War: Ascension calculated?: We compare God of War: Ascension 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 God of War: Ascension experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.