9 Sandbox games like Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate that you should try

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

✓ 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, while skipping fantasy world

✓ 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, while skipping loot and gear systems

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping ranged combat

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ 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

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

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

≠ Stands apart with offline and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling