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More about this game →We filtered the 50 games similar to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor down to the 22 that fit the “Magic” category. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Arcania: Gothic 4 and Gothic top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.
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Within the “Magic” category, the closest game to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Arcania: Gothic 4 and Gothic follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom
≠ Stands apart with historical setting, while skipping action RPG combat
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom
≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic
≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, horror setting and crafting mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat
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