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We filtered the 48 games similar to Hinterland down to the 27 that fit the “Action RPG” category. 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal, Alex Kidd in Miracle World and NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hinterland.

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Hinterland is 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Alex Kidd in Miracle World and NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound follow close behind.

#1鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal82 #2Alex Kidd in Miracle World91 #3NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound91 #4Mega Man Zero91 #5Castlevania: Rondo of Blood91

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The best action RPG games like Hinterland

27 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hinterland. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

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鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeProceduralManagementTactical

Steam👍 55%· 226K

Year 2021Dev 鬼谷工作室 · Lightning GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Hinterland, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and visual novel storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

#2Alex Kidd in Miracle World

91

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Hinterland, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping real-time strategy

#3NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

91

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Hinterland, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping real-time strategy

#4Mega Man Zero

91

Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk2D

Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Hinterland, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping real-time strategy

#5Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

91

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkHorror2D

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ Like Hinterland, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping real-time strategy

#6Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

91

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Hinterland, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping real-time strategy

#7Dust: An Elysian Tail

90

Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyNarrativeAnime

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Hinterland: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics, while skipping real-time strategy

#8ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyDarkHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Hinterland: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping real-time strategy

#9BlazBlue Entropy Effect

88

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeProceduralNarrativeHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Hinterland, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping real-time strategy

87

Katana ZERO

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcore

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Hinterland: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping real-time strategy

86

Aztaka

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyMagicNarrative

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Hinterland, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics, while skipping real-time strategy

#12STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiCyberpunkExploration

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Hinterland, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi, while skipping real-time strategy

#13Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

84

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasyMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like Hinterland, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, co op and visual 2d, while skipping real-time strategy

84

Apotheon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeRangedFantasyMultiplayer

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30

Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Hinterland, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping real-time strategy

#15KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

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KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Shared with Hinterland: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping real-time strategy

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