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More about this game →We filtered the 50 games similar to Mirthwood down to the 8 that fit the “Narrative” category. Gothic 3, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mirthwood.
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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Mirthwood is Gothic 3 — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mirthwood. 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.
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, melee combat and combat magic, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Mirthwood: tone.
It predates Mirthwood by 18 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation, while skipping deep simulation
The fifth game in the series, Skyrim takes us on a journey through the coldest region of Cyrodiil. Once again player can traverse the open world RPG armed with various medieval weapons and magic, to become a hero of Nordic legends –Dovahkiin, the Dragonborn.
Where it drifts furthest from Mirthwood: tone.
It predates Mirthwood by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Mirthwood: tone and progression.
It predates Mirthwood by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Mirthwood: tone.
It predates Mirthwood by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and setting medieval
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Mirthwood: tone.
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation
The hero "KILLER IS DEAD" acts in the world of the near future. This world is very similar to ours but still different. The name of the hero is Mondo Zappa, and he is the executioner, the executor of the death sentences.
Where it drifts furthest from Mirthwood: tone.
It predates Mirthwood by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and visual novel storytelling, while skipping deep simulation
Enter the colorful world of West Wallaby Street in a series of four cracking adventures brought to you by Aardman Animations, the creators of the Wallace & Gromit animated films, and award-winning Telltale Games.
Where it drifts furthest from Mirthwood: tone.
It predates Mirthwood by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and setting medieval
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Mirthwood: tone.
It predates Mirthwood by 12 years, with what that implies technically.