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We filtered the 50 games similar to M.A.S.S. Builder down to the 45 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Mass Effect 3, The Haunted: Hells Reach and Deadpool top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to M.A.S.S. Builder.

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The best action RPG games like M.A.S.S. Builder

45 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to M.A.S.S. Builder. 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.

#1Mass Effect 3Closest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14

Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from M.A.S.S. Builder: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for M.A.S.S. Builder.

It predates M.A.S.S. Builder by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2The Haunted: Hells ReachClosest on combat

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Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeRangedThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 765RAWG👍 25%· 20MC51

Year 2011Dev KTX Software · ValuSoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

All Hell Has Broken Loose!!! The Haunted is a fast paced third person action horror game that focuses on delivering an intense multiplayer experience. Your goal is to liberate cursed places and survive the assault from the minions of Hell.

Where it drifts furthest from M.A.S.S. Builder: setting.

It predates M.A.S.S. Builder by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonDark

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13

Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping ranged combat

It predates M.A.S.S. Builder by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Daemon X MachinaClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiAnimePost-ApocalypticSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 6.8KIGDB71· 10OC70· 106

Year 2019Dev Marvelous First Studio · XSEED GamesOn PC · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and PvP competition, while skipping first-person shooting

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedSkill TreeThird 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 shooter

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping first-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from M.A.S.S. Builder: setting.

It predates M.A.S.S. Builder by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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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 shooter

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping first-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from M.A.S.S. Builder: setting.

It predates M.A.S.S. Builder by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingClosest on game mode

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedSkill TreeThird 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 melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from M.A.S.S. Builder: setting.

It predates M.A.S.S. Builder by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiSkill TreeThird 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 melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, combat magic and setting mythology, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from M.A.S.S. Builder: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for M.A.S.S. Builder.

It predates M.A.S.S. Builder by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Lord of the Rings: War in the North

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedThird 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 melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

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 M.A.S.S. Builder: setting and progression.

It predates M.A.S.S. Builder by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird Person

IGDB89· 11OC87· 112

Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from M.A.S.S. Builder: setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird 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 setting scifi

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

Where it drifts furthest from M.A.S.S. Builder: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for M.A.S.S. Builder.

It predates M.A.S.S. Builder by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Watchmen: The End is Nigh

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 1.1KRAWG👍 34%· 82MC61IGDB48· 4

Year 2009Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping shooter

The lines between good and bad have been blurred and crime and terror run rampant in the streets. The alleys, rooftops and sewers are crawling with criminals and brutal gangs. And now, Underboss — in a daring escape — has broken out of prison and is ruling with vicious darkness. The city is in need of saviors and only masked hero vigilantes answer the call... you answer the call.

Where it drifts furthest from M.A.S.S. Builder: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for M.A.S.S. Builder.

It predates M.A.S.S. Builder by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 3.9KIGDB73· 16OC75· 81

Year 2016Dev Omega Force · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from M.A.S.S. Builder: progression.

It predates M.A.S.S. Builder by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 261RAWG👍 60%· 35MC63IGDB63· 2

Year 2011Dev Hothead GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and offline, while skipping shooter

Prepare yourself for the ultimate sci-fi adventure by entering the hilarious and sizzling world of The Baconing created by Hothead Games. You are DeathSpank, a hero and the ultimate Dispenser of Justice.

Where it drifts furthest from M.A.S.S. Builder: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for M.A.S.S. Builder.

It predates M.A.S.S. Builder by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 16KRAWG👍 77%· 490MC80IGDB76· 4

Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and offline, while skipping shooter

LEGO Batman: The Videogame is a part in the series of LEGO adaptations of popular franchises. It is based on DC Universe and follows its famous superhero, Batman. It was the first LEGO game to be based on an original plot rather than being an adaptation of an existing story.

It predates M.A.S.S. Builder by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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