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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, sandbox world and ranged combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 55 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Kid Icarus: Uprising, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Bayonetta 2 lead the list, with Kid Icarus: Uprising reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate special.

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Year 2011Dev Capcom

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The closest game to Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is Kid Icarus: Uprising — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Bayonetta 2 follow close behind.

#1Kid Icarus: Uprising100 #2Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate97 #3Bayonetta 295 #4Mount & Blade94 #5Mount & Blade: Warband92

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55 similar games found

#1Kid Icarus: Uprising

100

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Kid Icarus: Uprising

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerRangedThird PersonFantasy

IGDB88· 8

Year 2012Dev Sora · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

97

iRank87

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerRangedSandbox WorldThird Person

IGDB88· 14OC87· 62

Year 2014Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, fantasy world and loot and gear systems

95

iRank91

Bayonetta 2

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

#4Mount & Blade

94

iRank83

Mount & Blade

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerRangedSandbox WorldThird 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, shooter and third-person shooting

#5Mount & Blade: Warband

92

iRank87

Mount & Blade: Warband

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerRangedSandbox WorldThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 171KRAWG👍 89%· 742MC78IGDB69· 5

Year 2010Dev TaleWorlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, shooter and turn-based strategy

#6God of War: Ascension

95

iRank76

God of War: Ascension

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonFantasyHistorical

IGDB76· 11

Year 2013Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

#7Red Dead Redemption 2

88

iRank93

Red Dead Redemption 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerRangedSandbox WorldThird Person

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 sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam Epic Xbox

#8Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

90

iRank83

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerRangedSandbox WorldThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 290KRAWG👍 86%· 304MC78IGDB80· 1OC77· 35

Year 2022Dev TaleWorlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~20hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

#9Sorry We're Closed

88

iRank93

Sorry We're Closed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloRangedThird PersonMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 1.9KOC82· 51

Year 2024Dev à la mode · Akupara GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, horror tension and puzzle design, while skipping action RPG combat

#10Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

91

iRank80

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerRangedThird PersonOffline

IGDB80· 9OC79· 115

Year 2020Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, offline and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

#11Astral Chain

89

iRank88

Astral Chain

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opSci-Fi

IGDB89· 11OC87· 112

Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and co op, while skipping sandbox freedom

#12Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

95

iRank64

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB64· 3

Year 2005Dev The Collective · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

89

iRank88

Nioh

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opFantasy

IGDB88· 22OC88· 132

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

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and co op, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

95

iRank63

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonFantasySci-Fi

IGDB62· 8OC64· 28

Year 2008Dev LucasArts · THQ WirelessOn PlayStation 3 · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

#15Monster Hunter Generations

89

iRank86

Monster Hunter Generations

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opFantasy

IGDB87· 19OC85· 59

Year 2015Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, co op and crafting mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate?: The closest game to Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is Kid Icarus: Uprising, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate?: The three closest games to Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate are: 1. Kid Icarus: Uprising (100/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (97/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Bayonetta 2 (95/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 55 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate similar to Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate?: Yes, very much so — Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate scores 97/100 similarity to Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. They share 9 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate?: The best RPG games similar to Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate are Kid Icarus: Uprising, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Bayonetta 2 and Mount & Blade. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate calculated?: We compare Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate against every game in our catalog using 9 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 Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.