What is the best game similar to Myth of Empires?

The closest game to Myth of Empires is Once Human, scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. They share 14 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Myth of Empires?

The three closest games to Myth of Empires are: 1. Once Human (82/100, 14 shared attributes) 2. Mad Max (77/100, 16 shared attributes) 3. Mount & Blade: Warband (75/100, 16 shared attributes). All share Myth of Empires's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 25 dimensions.

Is Mad Max similar to Myth of Empires?

Yes, very much so — Mad Max scores 77/100 similarity to Myth of Empires. They share 16 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Myth of Empires?

The best RPG games similar to Myth of Empires are Once Human, Mad Max, Mount & Blade: Warband and Enshrouded. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Myth of Empires attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation.

How is similarity to Myth of Empires calculated?

We compare Myth of Empires against every game in our catalog using 25 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 Myth of Empires experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

Are there free games similar to Myth of Empires?

Yes — World of Tanks Blitz and SMITE® are free and score well on similarity to Myth of Empires. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Few titles capture what makes Myth of Empires unique: deep RPG systems, sandbox world and combat tactical. After measuring 25 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 50 most faithful alternatives. Once Human, Mad Max and Mount & Blade: Warband top the ranking, with Once Human at number one (82/100).

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Myth of Empires. Each one has been evaluated across 25 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.

#1Once HumanClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox 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 third-person shooting, turn-based strategy and PvP competition, while skipping action RPG combat

A free-to-play open-world survival shooter: gather, build a base, and fight creatures spawned by an alien substance, solo or in co-op. The setting is genuinely eerie and the building is deep. Long-term players' complaints are consistent and are about the economy rather than the world — the cash shop drives progression, and seasonal patches have repeatedly reset or devalued what established players had already built.

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: progression.

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#2Mad MaxClosest on combat

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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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, third-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: setting and progression.

It predates Myth of Empires by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Mount & Blade: Warband

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalOpen WorldSandbox WorldMedievalHistoricalExplorationThird 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 deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping MMO world and community

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: progression and visuals.

It predates Myth of Empires by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4EnshroudedClosest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationBase BuildingSkill TreeThird Person3D

Steam👍 86%· 101KOC77· 20

Year 2024Dev Keen GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, crafting mechanics and early access, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: setting and combat.

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#5Red Dead Redemption 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationThird 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 shooter

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee.

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: combat and progression.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeLootThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 8.7KIGDB81· 9

Year 2010Dev Blue Castle Games · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: setting.

It predates Myth of Empires by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 57%· 8.3KIGDB77· 19OC72· 111

Year 2016Dev Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, Inc. · CapcomOn PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: setting and progression.

It predates Myth of Empires by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14

Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: setting and progression.

It predates Myth of Empires by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Mount & BladeClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldMedievalHistoricalExplorationSkill TreeThird 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 deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, ranged combat and visual first person, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: combat and game mode.

It predates Myth of Empires by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldMedievalHistoricalExplorationSkill TreeThird 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, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, visual first person and early access, while skipping action RPG combat

The horns sound, the ravens gather. An empire is torn by civil war. Beyond its borders, new kingdoms rise. Gird on your sword, don your armour, summon your followers and ride forth to win glory on the battlefields of Calradia.

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: visuals.

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#11Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 91KRAWG👍 95%· 327IGDB92· 10OC87· 134

Year 2021Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping MMO world and community

Explore the brand new Iki Island, plus PS5-specific enhancements like DualSense haptic feedback, Japanese lip sync, and more.

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: progression and combat.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationBase BuildingThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 68KIGDB67· 12OC69· 130

Year 2018Dev Undead Labs · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: setting and combat.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression72Visuals61Combat43

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalOpen WorldHistoricalMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 44KIGDB66· 13OC64· 77

Year 2013Dev Crytek Frankfurt · Deep SilverOn PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: progression and world.

It predates Myth of Empires by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14The Haunted: Hells Reach

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMelee3DThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 765RAWG👍 25%· 20MC51

Year 2011Dev KTX Software · ValuSoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping MMO world and community

All Hell Has Broken Loose!!! The Haunted is a fast paced third person action horror game that focuses on delivering an intense multiplayer experience. Your goal is to liberate cursed places and survive the assault from the minions of Hell.

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: setting and combat.

It predates Myth of Empires by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalHistoricalThird Person3D

Steam👍 84%· 209KRAWG👍 89%· 26IGDB79· 6OC81· 165

Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

EDITIONS BREAKDOWN About the Game Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: setting.

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Complete list of Myth of Empires alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Myth of Empires, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

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RPG · Action RPG

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RPG · Simulation

Gotham Knights

RPG · Action RPG

Watch Dogs: Legion

RPG · Shooter

Demigod

RPG · RTS

Monster Hunter Wilds

RPG · Action RPG

Lord of the Rings: War in the North

RPG · Action RPG

Marvel's Avengers

RPG · Action RPG

Deadpool

RPG · Action RPG

Attack on Titan

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO Batman Trilogy

RPG · Action RPG

Orcs Must Die! 2

RPG · Tower Defense

LEGO City Undercover

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

RPG · Action RPG

Yakuza 3

RPG · Action RPG

Hunted: The Demon’s Forge

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO® The Incredibles

RPG · Action RPG

Dauntless

RPG · Action RPG

SMITE®

RPG · Adventure

DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

RPG · Action RPG

Astral Chain

RPG · Action RPG

The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

RPG · Action RPG

God of War: Ascension

RPG · Action RPG

Monster Hunter Generations

RPG · Action RPG

As Dusk Falls

RPG · Adventure

Mass Effect: Andromeda

RPG · Shooter

Honkai Impact 3rd

RPG · Action RPG

Skara - The Blade Remains

RPG · Action RPG

The First Descendant

RPG · Adventure

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RPG · Adventure

Watchmen: The End is Nigh

RPG · Action RPG

Anthem

RPG · Shooter

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RPG · Shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Myth of Empires?: The closest game to Myth of Empires is Once Human, scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. They share 14 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Myth of Empires?: The three closest games to Myth of Empires are: 1. Once Human (82/100, 14 shared attributes) 2. Mad Max (77/100, 16 shared attributes) 3. Mount & Blade: Warband (75/100, 16 shared attributes). All share Myth of Empires's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 25 dimensions.
Is Mad Max similar to Myth of Empires?: Yes, very much so — Mad Max scores 77/100 similarity to Myth of Empires. They share 16 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Myth of Empires?: The best RPG games similar to Myth of Empires are Once Human, Mad Max, Mount & Blade: Warband and Enshrouded. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Myth of Empires attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation.
How is similarity to Myth of Empires calculated?: We compare Myth of Empires against every game in our catalog using 25 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 Myth of Empires experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Myth of Empires?: Yes — World of Tanks Blitz and SMITE® are free and score well on similarity to Myth of Empires. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.