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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mass Effect 3 down to the 18 that fit the “Narrative” category. As Dusk Falls, Gotham Knights and Dead Rising 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mass Effect 3.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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Year 2012Dev BioWare

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Mass Effect 3 is As Dusk Falls — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Gotham Knights and Dead Rising 2 follow close behind.

#1As Dusk Falls98 #2Gotham Knights94 #3Dead Rising 294 #4Attack on Titan93 #5The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me93

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The best narrative games like Mass Effect 3

18 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mass Effect 3. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1As Dusk Falls

98

As Dusk Falls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 4.2KIGDB88· 6OC79· 99

Year 2022Dev INTERIOR/NIGHT · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping action RPG combat

#2Gotham Knights

94

Gotham Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloOnlineMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 25KIGDB68· 6OC68· 168

Year 2022Dev WB Games Montréal · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, stealth mechanics and exploration and discovery, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Dead Rising 2

94

Dead Rising 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 8.7KIGDB81· 9

Year 2010Dev Blue Castle Games · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and horror tension, while skipping shooter

#4Attack on Titan

93

Attack on Titan

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting anime and exploration and discovery, while skipping shooter

#5The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

93

The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 55%· 5.9KIGDB74· 5OC72· 107

Year 2022Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, survival mechanics and horror setting, while skipping shooter

92

Deadpool

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

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 fighting mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

#7Ryse: Son of Rome

89

Ryse: Son of Rome

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping shooter

#8Two Worlds II HD

89

Two Worlds II HD

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

87

Overlord II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, real-time strategy and open world exploration, while skipping shooter

#10Marvel's Avengers

95

Marvel's Avengers

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 34KIGDB73· 13OC68· 188

Year 2020Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

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

#11Honkai Impact 3rd

93

Honkai Impact 3rd

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeSci-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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

#12Monster Hunter Wilds

92

Monster Hunter Wilds

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 48%· 318KRAWG👍 78%· 36MC90IGDB87· 6OC89· 203

Year 2025Dev CapcomPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping shooter

90

Yakuza 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB80· 5

Year 2009Dev CS1 Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping shooter

#14Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

90

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpaceThird 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, adventure storytelling and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

#15Assassin's Creed Unity

87

Assassin's Creed Unity

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 83KIGDB71· 15OC71· 91

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, stealth mechanics and historical setting, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

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