Knights of the Round

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Knights of the Round is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, combat magic and historical setting in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 59 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Nioh, Demon's Souls and Red Dead Redemption 2 lead the list, with Nioh reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Knights of the Round special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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Year 1991Dev Capcom

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The closest game to Knights of the Round is Nioh — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Demon's Souls and Red Dead Redemption 2 follow close behind.

#1Nioh97 #2Demon's Souls95 #3Red Dead Redemption 293 #4Astral Chain93 #5Monster Hunter Generations93

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Games like Knights of the Round

59 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

97

Nioh

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalThird Person

IGDB88· 22OC88· 132

Year 2017Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and loot and gear systems, while skipping combat magic

#2Demon's Souls

95

Demon's Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedMedievalThird Person

IGDB88· 7

Year 2009Dev FromSoftware · AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

#3Red Dead Redemption 2

93

Red Dead Redemption 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 876KRAWG👍 91%· 5.5KMC96IGDB94· 17OC95· 220

Year 2018Dev Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, ranged combat and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam Epic Xbox

93

Astral Chain

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB89· 11OC87· 112

Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping combat magic

#5Monster Hunter Generations

93

Monster Hunter Generations

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonFantasy

IGDB87· 19OC85· 59

Year 2015Dev Capcom

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and crafting mechanics, while skipping combat magic

#6Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

93

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedThird Person

IGDB86· 5

Year 2009Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping action RPG combat

#7LEGO City Undercover

94

LEGO City Undercover

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOpen World

IGDB77· 21OC77· 64

Year 2013Dev TT Fusion · Nintendo

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, precision platforming and adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic

#8Honkai Impact 3rd

94

Honkai Impact 3rd

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 10.0K

Year 2016Dev HoYoverseOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

#9Mass Effect: Andromeda

93

Mass Effect: Andromeda

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB73· 23OC72· 180

Year 2017Dev BioWare Montréal · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping action RPG combat

#10The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

93

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedThird Person

IGDB75· 2

Year 2003Dev EA Redwood Shores · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping historical setting

#11Genshin Impact

90

Genshin Impact

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicThird Person

IGDB83· 7OC81· 42

Year 2020Dev HoYoverseOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

#12Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

90

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 209KRAWG👍 89%· 26IGDB79· 6OC81· 165

Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, ranged combat and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping action RPG combat

89

Overlord II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 4.9KIGDB79· 4

Year 2009Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and real-time strategy, while skipping ranged combat

88

Bayonetta 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonFantasy

IGDB91· 21OC91· 117

Year 2014Dev PlatinumGames · Nintendo

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic

#15Hyrule Warriors

91

Hyrule Warriors

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opRangedThird PersonLoot

IGDB75· 15OC76· 70

Year 2014Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo Games

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

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping combat magic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Knights of the Round?: The closest game to Knights of the Round is Nioh, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Knights of the Round?: The three closest games to Knights of the Round are: 1. Nioh (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Demon's Souls (95/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Red Dead Redemption 2 (93/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Knights of the Round's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 59 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is Demon's Souls similar to Knights of the Round?: Yes, very much so — Demon's Souls scores 95/100 similarity to Knights of the Round. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Knights of the Round?: The best RPG games similar to Knights of the Round are Nioh, Demon's Souls, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Astral Chain. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Knights of the Round attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Knights of the Round calculated?: We compare Knights of the Round against every game in our catalog using 11 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 Knights of the Round experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Knights of the Round?: Yes — World of Tanks Blitz is free and scores well on similarity to Knights of the Round. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.