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We filtered the 49 games similar to Legend of Grimrock down to the 32 that fit the “Fantasy” category. The Elder Scrolls: Arena, Legend of Grimrock 2 and Might & Magic X - Legacy top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Legend of Grimrock.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2012Dev Almost Human Games

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Legend of Grimrock is The Elder Scrolls: Arena — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Legend of Grimrock 2 and Might & Magic X - Legacy follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Legend of Grimrock

32 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Legend of Grimrock. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

The Elder Scrolls: Arena
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 80%· 2.5KIGDB88· 2
Year 1994Dev Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping adventure storytelling

Legend of Grimrock 2
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicRangedTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationLootCraftingFirst Person
Steam👍 91%· 4.0KIGDB88· 2
Year 2014Dev Almost Human Ltd.On Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping melee combat

Might & Magic X - Legacy
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicTacticalFantasyExplorationLootFirst Person
Steam👍 66%· 3.4KRAWG👍 44%· 62MC70IGDB70· 2
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, while skipping adventure storytelling

Avowed
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasySkill TreeExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 77%· 12KIGDB85· 5OC80· 200
Year 2025Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Arx Fatalis
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationLootFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 2.5KRAWG👍 79%· 171MC77IGDB78· 2
Year 2002Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping survival mechanics

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 86%· 3.5KIGDB89· 1
Year 1996Dev Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

ULTRAKILL
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloRangedMeleeFantasyFirst Person
Steam👍 97%· 228KRAWG👍 87%· 141
Year 2020Dev Arsi "Hakita" Patala · New Blood InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, first-person shooting and shooter, while skipping adventure storytelling

The Elder Scrolls: Blades
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person
IGDB30· 1OC37· 12
Year 2020Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Android · iOS · Switch

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, open world exploration and procedural generation, while skipping puzzle design

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedTacticalFantasy
IGDB87· 12OC85· 38
Year 2004Dev LEVEL-5 · Square Enix

✓ Shared with Legend of Grimrock: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicMeleeRangedFantasy
IGDB80· 1
Year 2005Dev Nintendo

✓ Like Legend of Grimrock, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat tactical and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Darksiders II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree
IGDB86· 16
Year 2012Dev Vigil Games · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like Legend of Grimrock, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, open world exploration and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Heavenly Sword
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person
IGDB88· 4
Year 2007Dev Ninja Theory · Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Legend of Grimrock, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Gothic 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeCraftingFirst Person
Steam👍 82%· 12KIGDB62· 3
Year 2006Dev Piranha Bytes · Aspyr MediaOn PC

✓ Like Legend of Grimrock, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Persona 3 FES
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicRangedTacticalNarrativeFantasy
IGDB92· 2
Year 2007Dev Atlus · Atlus USAOn PlayStation 3

✓ Shared with Legend of Grimrock: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Persona 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicRangedTacticalNarrativeFantasy
IGDB90· 2
Year 2006Dev Atlus · Atlus USA

✓ Shared with Legend of Grimrock: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

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