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God of War 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 15 gameplay attributes and found 56 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Infamous 2, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within and As Dusk Falls lead the list, with Infamous 2 reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes God of War special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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NarrativeDarkSoloCo-op
Year 2018Dev Santa Monica Studio

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The closest game to God of War is Infamous 2 — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Prince of Persia: Warrior Within and As Dusk Falls follow close behind.

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Games like God of War

56 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Infamous 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB85· 6
Year 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping strong narrative focus

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldMythologyFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 4.0KRAWG👍 90%· 845MC83IGDB80· 6
Year 2004Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, while skipping punishing difficulty

As Dusk Falls
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 4.2KIGDB88· 6OC79· 99
Year 2022Dev INTERIOR/NIGHT · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping action RPG combat

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkMythologyFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 76KIGDB84· 22OC84· 156
Year 2017Dev Ninja TheoryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, horror tension and historical setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

Maneater
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 25KIGDB73· 14OC71· 168
Year 2020Dev Blindside Interactive · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, while skipping punishing difficulty

God of War Ragnarök
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreOpen WorldMythologyFantasyExplorationThird Person3D
Steam👍 89%· 46KIGDB95· 13
Year 2022Dev SIE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, ranged combat and skill tree progression, while skipping co op

Ultimate Spider-Man
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB74· 6
Year 2005Dev Beenox · TaitoOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and open world exploration.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

God of War
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonHistorical
OC94· 256
Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

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

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, precision platforming and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Deadpool
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13
Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping punishing difficulty

Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, puzzle design and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping setting mythology

Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 21KRAWG👍 89%· 566IGDB80· 8OC84· 29
Year 2015Dev CapcomPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, horror setting and setting anime, while skipping open world exploration

Gravity Rush
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

DmC: Devil May Cry
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 32KIGDB82· 12
Year 2013Dev Ninja Theory · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and fighting mechanics, while skipping punishing difficulty

Hi-Fi RUSH
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonAnimeCyberpunk
Steam👍 97%· 35KRAWG👍 87%· 359OC89· 139
Year 2023Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and fighting mechanics, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to God of War?
The closest game to God of War is Infamous 2, scoring 95/100 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?
The three closest games to God of War are: 1. Infamous 2 (95/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (95/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. As Dusk Falls (94/100, 8 shared attributes). All share God of War's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 56 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Prince of Persia: Warrior Within similar to God of War?
Yes, very much so — Prince of Persia: Warrior Within scores 95/100 similarity to God of War. They share 12 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to God of War?
The best RPG games similar to God of War are Infamous 2, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, As Dusk Falls and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. All share the RPG genre alongside other key God of War attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to God of War calculated?
We compare God of War against every game in our catalog using 15 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 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.