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Mass Effect: Andromeda is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 59 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Astral Chain, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Mass Effect 3 lead the list, with Astral Chain reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Mass Effect: Andromeda special.

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The closest game to Mass Effect: Andromeda is Astral Chain — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Mass Effect 3 follow close behind.

#1Astral Chain98 #2Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 298 #3Mass Effect 397 #4Red Dead Redemption 293 #5As Dusk Falls95

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Games like Mass Effect: Andromeda

59 similar games found

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Astral Chain

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird Person

IGDB89· 11OC87· 112

Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping shooter

#2Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-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, strong narrative focus and melee combat

#3Mass Effect 3

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Mass Effect 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiSpaceThird 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, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

#4Red Dead Redemption 2

93

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Red Dead Redemption 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 92%· 876KRAWG👍 91%· 5.5KMC96IGDB94· 17OC95· 220

Year 2018Dev Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting scifi

Steam Epic Xbox

#5As Dusk Falls

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As Dusk Falls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee

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 single-player focus

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

94

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Nioh

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonFantasy

IGDB88· 22OC88· 132

Year 2017Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping shooter

#7Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiSpaceThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 904IGDB81· 10

Year 2021Dev Eidos Montreal · Square EnixPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping co op

Steam Epic Xbox

#8LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiSpaceThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 7.0KIGDB76· 23OC77· 84

Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping shooter

#9Monster Hunter Generations

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Monster Hunter Generations

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonFantasy

IGDB87· 19OC85· 59

Year 2015Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fantasy world and crafting mechanics, while skipping shooter

94

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Overlord II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 89%· 4.9KIGDB79· 4

Year 2009Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and real-time strategy, while skipping shooter

#11Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMagic

IGDB86· 5

Year 2009Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

#12Honkai Impact 3rd

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Honkai Impact 3rd

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, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

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

#13Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 66%· 580IGDB72· 7

Year 2006Dev Beenox · NEC InterchannelOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping shooter

#14Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

91

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Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOnline

Steam👍 94%· 91KRAWG👍 95%· 327IGDB92· 10OC87· 134

Year 2021Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

#15Daemon X Machina

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Daemon X Machina

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird 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, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping setting space

Steam Epic Nintendo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Mass Effect: Andromeda?: The closest game to Mass Effect: Andromeda is Astral Chain, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Mass Effect: Andromeda?: The three closest games to Mass Effect: Andromeda are: 1. Astral Chain (98/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (98/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Mass Effect 3 (97/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Mass Effect: Andromeda's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 59 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 similar to Mass Effect: Andromeda?: Yes, very much so — Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 scores 98/100 similarity to Mass Effect: Andromeda. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Mass Effect: Andromeda?: The best RPG games similar to Mass Effect: Andromeda are Astral Chain, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Mass Effect 3 and Red Dead Redemption 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Mass Effect: Andromeda attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Mass Effect: Andromeda calculated?: We compare Mass Effect: Andromeda against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Mass Effect: Andromeda experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.