Life is Strange - Episode 1

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Life is Strange - Episode 1 down to the 23 that fit the “Fantasy” category. STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II, Breath of Fire IV and Zenless Zone Zero top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Life is Strange - Episode 1.

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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Year 2015Dev DONTNOD Entertainment

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Life is Strange - Episode 1 is STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Breath of Fire IV and Zenless Zone Zero follow close behind.

#1STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II82 #2Breath of Fire IV78 #3Zenless Zone Zero76 #4Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII59 #5Risen 2: Dark Waters81

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Life is Strange - Episode 1

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Life is Strange - Episode 1. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed IIClosest overall match

82

STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 63%· 7.8KRAWG👍 66%· 573MC59IGDB65· 5

Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II is a third person action/adventure video game with elements of platforming. It is a sequel to STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed released in 2008.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100

#2Breath of Fire IV

78

Breath of Fire IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 488IGDB80· 1

Year 2000Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy and combat magic, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Life is Strange - Episode 1 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat59

#3Zenless Zone Zero

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Zenless Zone Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonFree to Play

IGDB73· 4OC75· 40

Year 2024Dev miHoYoOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and free to play, while skipping strong narrative focus

Released 9 years after Life is Strange - Episode 1.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100

Steam Epic Xbox

#4Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII

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Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonPost-Apocalyptic

IGDB61· 3

Year 2006Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square Enix

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Life is Strange - Episode 1 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting53

#5Risen 2: Dark WatersClosest on tone

81

Risen 2: Dark Waters

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 6.7KIGDB64· 6

Year 2012Dev Piranha Bytes · Uber EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, exploration and discovery and crafting mechanics, while skipping setting scifi

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting64

80

Shenmue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev Sega AM2 · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Life is Strange - Episode 1: setting.

It predates Life is Strange - Episode 1 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting44

#7DmC: Devil May Cry

79

DmC: Devil May Cry

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 32KIGDB82· 12

Year 2013Dev Ninja Theory · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and fighting mechanics, while skipping setting scifi

Ninja Theory's reboot, with a reimagined Dante switching between angel and demon weapons in a Limbo that reshapes itself around him. As a standalone action game the combat is fluid and the levels are the most visually inventive in the series. It is also mechanically simpler than DMC3 or 5, the writing tries hard to be edgy, and the constant camera shake genuinely causes motion sickness for some.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone72Setting63

#8Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

78

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 13KIGDB79· 11

Year 2012Dev 38 Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping setting scifi

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat70Setting66

#9Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

78

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 4.0KRAWG👍 90%· 845MC83IGDB80· 6

Year 2004Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within is an action adventure game and a part of the vast Prince of Persia series which includes ten titles overall.

Where it drifts furthest from Life is Strange - Episode 1: setting.

It predates Life is Strange - Episode 1 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone76Setting37

#10Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

78

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 8.7KIGDB78· 6OC80· 137

Year 2024Dev DON'T NOD · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Life is Strange - Episode 1: setting.

Released 9 years after Life is Strange - Episode 1.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone65Setting46

Steam Epic Xbox

#11The Pathless

78

The Pathless

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 2.1KIGDB81· 9OC78· 87

Year 2020Dev Giant Squid · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, open world exploration and ranged combat, while skipping setting scifi

Released 5 years after Life is Strange - Episode 1.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat69Setting67Visuals61

76

Jade Empire

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird Person

IGDB83· 2

Year 2005Dev BioWare · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

It predates Life is Strange - Episode 1 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting63

#13Kingdom Hearts

76

Kingdom Hearts

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyThird Person

IGDB80· 2

Year 2002Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Disney Interactive Studios

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

It predates Life is Strange - Episode 1 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting63

#14Heavenly Sword

75

Heavenly Sword

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB88· 4

Year 2007Dev Ninja Theory · Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping melee combat

It predates Life is Strange - Episode 1 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting63

#15Darksiders II

75

Darksiders II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonOpen World

IGDB86· 16

Year 2012Dev Vigil Games · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping melee combat

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting63

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