RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB91· 15OC85· 51
Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
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More about this game →Hogwarts Legacy 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 14 gameplay attributes and found 59 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Bayonetta, Bayonetta 3 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt lead the list, with Bayonetta reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Hogwarts Legacy special.
iRank83/ 100
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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2023Dev Avalanche Software
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The closest game to Hogwarts Legacy is Bayonetta — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Bayonetta 3 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt follow close behind.
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Games like Hogwarts Legacy
59 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
100
iRank87
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 4OC85· 142
Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 97%· 869KRAWG👍 93%· 7.2KMC92IGDB92· 26OC93· 179
Year 2015Dev CD PROJEKT REDPlaytime ~43hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonHistorical
OC94· 256
Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeThird PersonRanged
IGDB93· 2
Year 2004Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 10
Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB85· 6
Year 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and puzzle design.
≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.
100
iRank81
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: puzzle design.
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasySkill TreeThird Person
IGDB93· 4
Year 2007Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Capcom
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 89KIGDB86· 7
Year 2011Dev CD Projekt REDOn Linux · PC · Mac
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 8.2KIGDB84· 3
Year 2005Dev Big Blue Box · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
IGDB91· 4
Year 2006Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 4 · Square Enix
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration
≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person
IGDB88· 4
Year 2007Dev Ninja Theory · Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
≠ Missing: puzzle design.
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB84· 10
Year 2011Dev LEVEL-5On PlayStation 3 · Switch
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration.
≠ Missing: action RPG combat.
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 85%· 1.3K
Year 2003Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Hogwarts Legacy?
- The closest game to Hogwarts Legacy is Bayonetta, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Hogwarts Legacy?
- The three closest games to Hogwarts Legacy are: 1. Bayonetta (100/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Bayonetta 3 (100/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (98/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Hogwarts Legacy's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 59 candidates across 14 dimensions.
- Is Bayonetta 3 similar to Hogwarts Legacy?
- Yes, very much so — Bayonetta 3 scores 100/100 similarity to Hogwarts Legacy. They share 6 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to Hogwarts Legacy?
- The best RPG games similar to Hogwarts Legacy are Bayonetta 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, God of War and Ninja Gaiden. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Hogwarts Legacy attributes like action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Hogwarts Legacy calculated?
- We compare Hogwarts Legacy against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Hogwarts Legacy experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.