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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord down to the 12 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Mount & Blade: Warband, Mount & Blade and Once Human top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.

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The best sandbox games like Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Mount & Blade: Warband

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedTacticalOpen WorldSandbox WorldMedievalHistoricalExplorationFirst PersonThird 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, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and turn-based strategy, while skipping skill tree progression

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldMedievalHistoricalExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 6.7KIGDB65· 4

Year 2008Dev Taleworlds · Paradox InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping combat tactical

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 173KIGDB85· 2OC74· 16

Year 2024Dev Starry StudioOn Xbox · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping combat tactical

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 17KIGDB75· 7

Year 2013Dev Undead Labs · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping combat tactical

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#5Mad Max

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 89KIGDB72· 15OC69· 100

Year 2015Dev Avalanche Studios · Feral InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, racing gameplay and survival mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

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#6Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

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SoloMultiplayerRangedSandbox WorldThird Person

IGDB81· 11

Year 2011Dev Capcom

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping deep simulation

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#7Red Dead Redemption 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst PersonThird 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 deep simulation

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#8Assassin's Creed III Remastered

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB80· 1OC69· 47

Year 2019Dev Ubisoft Barcelona · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 77%· 16KIGDB77· 10

Year 2012Dev Radical Entertainment · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and survival mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

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#10Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedSandbox WorldSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB88· 14OC87· 62

Year 2014Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fantasy world and loot and gear systems, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 2.6KIGDB78· 5

Year 2009Dev Pandemic Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

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#12The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalMedievalExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB81· 6

Year 2006Dev Bethesda Game Studios · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

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