39 Action RPG games like Knights of the Round that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Knights of the Round down to the 39 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Hunted: The Demon’s Forge, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Knights of the Round.

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The best action RPG games like Knights of the Round

39 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Knights of the Round. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Hunted: The Demon’s ForgeClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMagicRangedHistoricalMedievalThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 1.4KRAWG👍 41%· 79MC61IGDB66· 5

Year 2011Dev Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Powered by the Unreal 3 engine, Hunted: The Demon’s Forge™ is a fresh take on the classic fantasy game that delivers the intensity and action of a modern-day shooter.

Released 20 years after Knights of the Round.

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#2The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingClosest on game mode

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedThird Person

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Knights of the Round: setting.

Released 12 years after Knights of the Round.

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#3LEGO® Marvel™ Super HeroesClosest on visuals

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedThird Person2D

Steam👍 96%· 30KRAWG👍 78%· 677MC78IGDB85· 19OC82· 44

Year 2013Dev Feral InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping historical setting

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is an action-adventure video game set in Marvel universe where players have to play with Marvel characters as Lego heroes.

Where it drifts furthest from Knights of the Round: setting.

Released 22 years after Knights of the Round.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMedievalThird Person

Steam👍 61%· 114KIGDB91· 6

Year 2024Dev Capcom Development Division 1 · CapcomOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping ranged combat

Released 33 years after Knights of the Round.

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#5Nioh

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalThird Person

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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

Released 26 years after Knights of the Round.

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#6Two Worlds II HD

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMedievalThird Person

Steam👍 64%· 7.0KRAWG👍 37%· 267MC76IGDB69· 6

Year 2010Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping ranged combat

Updated HD Version 2.03 (July 2017) A breathtaking journey into Antaloor's past. After the downfall of Aziraal, God of Fire, the Dark Lord Gandohar has nearly achieved his objective to disrupt the balance between the elements. Dark magic surges into the land to fill the void.

Where it drifts furthest from Knights of the Round: setting.

Released 19 years after Knights of the Round.

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#7The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedThird Person

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Year 2009Dev Artificial Mind & Movement · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from Knights of the Round: setting.

Released 18 years after Knights of the Round.

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#8Lord of the Rings: War in the North

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMedievalThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 9.5KRAWG👍 57%· 394MC66IGDB66· 8

Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping combat magic

Lord of the Rings: War in the North is an action RPG developed by Snowblind Studios. The game is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series of novels. Eradan, Andriel, and Farin arrive at the Prancing Pony tavern in a small town of Bree where they meet Aragorn.

Where it drifts furthest from Knights of the Round: combat and setting.

Released 20 years after Knights of the Round.

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Knights of the Round: setting.

Released 25 years after Knights of the Round.

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#10Ryse: Son of RomeClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalMedievalThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 44KIGDB66· 13OC64· 77

Year 2013Dev Crytek Frankfurt · Deep SilverOn PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Knights of the Round: combat.

Released 22 years after Knights of the Round.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerRangedMedievalHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 6.7KIGDB65· 4

Year 2008Dev Taleworlds · Paradox InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping combat magic

Released 17 years after Knights of the Round.

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#12Mount & Blade: Warband

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SoloMultiplayerRangedMedievalHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 171KRAWG👍 89%· 742MC78IGDB69· 5

Year 2010Dev TaleWorlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping combat magic

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Where it drifts furthest from Knights of the Round: combat and visuals.

Released 19 years after Knights of the Round.

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#13Overlord II

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Knights of the Round: setting.

Released 18 years after Knights of the Round.

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#14LEGO City Undercover

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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

An open-world LEGO game closer to a family-friendly GTA: a full city to drive around, disguises that work like Metroid abilities, and genuinely funny writing that does not depend on knowing a licence. Loading times were notoriously long on Wii U, and the map has more collectibles than the collecting is worth.

Released 22 years after Knights of the Round.

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#15Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicThird Person

Steam👍 55%· 379IGDB68· 6

Year 2009Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Knights of the Round: setting and combat.

Released 18 years after Knights of the Round.

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