10 Games with a fantasy setting like I Am Alive that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to I Am Alive down to the 10 that fit the “Fantasy” category. We Happy Few, Control and Ghostwire: Tokyo top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to I Am Alive.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like I Am Alive

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to I Am Alive. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1We Happy Few

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFantasyHistoricalExploration

Steam👍 77%· 14KIGDB63· 10OC63· 112

Year 2018Dev Compulsion Games · Gearbox PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping precision platforming

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#2Control

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB83· 15OC84· 183

Year 2019Dev Remedy Entertainment · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFantasyExploration

Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 7OC77· 208

Year 2022Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping survival mechanics

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#4Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalFantasyExploration

Steam👍 81%· 48KIGDB87· 22

Year 2017Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and combat tactical, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

RAWG👍 77%· 21IGDB86· 4OC79· 136

Year 2026Dev Pearl AbyssOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

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#6Disney•Pixar Finding Nemo

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 217

Year 2015Dev KnowWonder · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 28KIGDB72· 8OC71· 137

Year 2022Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

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#8Hob

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 88%· 5.5KIGDB72· 8OC75· 53

Year 2017Dev Runic GamesOn PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems, while skipping survival mechanics

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#9Ori and the Will of the Wisps

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 97%· 144KRAWG👍 89%· 1.3KMC91IGDB91· 12OC91· 178

Year 2020Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

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#10Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 914RAWG👍 74%· 77

Year 1997Dev DotEmu · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and combat magic, while skipping survival mechanics

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