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We filtered the 50 games similar to Heavenly Sword down to the 33 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Marvel's Spider-Man, Bayonetta 3 and Darksiders II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Heavenly Sword.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2007Dev Ninja Theory

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Heavenly Sword is Marvel's Spider-Man — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Bayonetta 3 and Darksiders II follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Heavenly Sword

33 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Heavenly Sword. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

Marvel's Spider-Man
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeThird PersonStealthOpen World
IGDB90· 16OC88· 179
Year 2018Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, stealth mechanics and exploration and discovery, while skipping fantasy world

Bayonetta 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 4OC85· 142
Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

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

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

Darksiders II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonOpen World
IGDB86· 16
Year 2012Dev Vigil Games · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 88%· 13KIGDB79· 11
Year 2012Dev 38 Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, melee combat and combat magic

Devil May Cry
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB85· 4OC77· 12
Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Capcom

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

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonTactical
Steam👍 68%· 44KIGDB91· 7OC80· 155
Year 2024Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and melee combat

Drakengard 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB56· 8
Year 2013Dev Access Games · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

Risen
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonMagic
Steam👍 89%· 11KIGDB81· 2OC67· 10
Year 2009Dev Piranha Bytes · Deep SilverOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and combat magic

GreedFall
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 76%· 22KIGDB71· 11OC74· 124
Year 2019Dev Spiders · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat

Gothic 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 82%· 12KIGDB62· 3
Year 2006Dev Piranha Bytes · Aspyr MediaOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world

X-Blades
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonMeleeMagic
Steam👍 62%· 3.2KRAWG👍 26%· 166MC54IGDB47· 3
Year 2007Dev Gaijin Entertainment · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ 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 melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

Zenless Zone Zero
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonSci-FiFree to Play
IGDB73· 4OC75· 40
Year 2024Dev miHoYoOn Xbox · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and free to play, while skipping strong narrative focus

Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 80%· 2.7KRAWG👍 89%· 713MC85IGDB80· 2
Year 2005Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, melee combat and stealth mechanics

Shenmue
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonMelee
IGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev Sega AM2 · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonMeleeSci-Fi
Steam👍 63%· 7.8KRAWG👍 66%· 573MC59IGDB65· 5
Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

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