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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.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Myth of Empires down to the 16 that fit the “Historical” category. Mount & Blade: Warband, Mount & Blade and Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Myth of Empires.

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Myth of Empires is Mount & Blade: Warband — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Mount & Blade and Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord follow close behind.

#1Mount & Blade: Warband75 #2Mount & Blade70 #3Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord69 #4Ryse: Son of Rome67 #5Hunted: The Demon’s Forge60

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The best games with a historical setting like Myth of Empires

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Mount & Blade: WarbandClosest on genre

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Mount & Blade: Warband

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.

Genre100World100Setting90Combat83Game mode50Visuals45

#2Mount & BladeClosest on setting

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Mount & Blade

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.

Genre100Setting100World100Progression60Visuals56Game mode44

#3Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

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.

Genre100Setting100World100Combat86Progression64Game mode50

#4Ryse: Son of RomeClosest on combat

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Ryse: Son of Rome

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.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode75Visuals61World39

#5Hunted: The Demon’s Forge

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Hunted: The Demon’s Forge

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeHistoricalMedievalExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 1.4KRAWG👍 41%· 79MC61IGDB66· 5

Year 2011Dev Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping MMO world and community

Powered by the Unreal 3 engine, Hunted: The Demon’s Forge™ is a fresh take on the classic fantasy game that delivers the intensity and action of a modern-day shooter.

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: combat.

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

Genre100Setting86Progression75Visuals61Game mode57Combat39

#6Mad MaxClosest overall match

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Mad Max

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.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals61Game mode43Progression37

#7Red Dead Redemption 2

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Red Dead Redemption 2

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.

Genre100World100Game mode75Setting67Visuals45Combat37

Steam Epic Xbox

#8World of Tanks Blitz

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World of Tanks Blitz

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloTacticalMeleeHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 152KRAWG👍 30%· 261MC76

Year 2014Dev Wargaming Group · WargamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, competitive edge and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

World of Tanks Blitz is a cross-platform action game, aiming at fierce tank combat. ###Gameplay<h3/> The game allows 7v7 battles. The teams are forming randomly, so there can be tanks from different classes (light, medium, heavy and destroyers) and countries (German, UK, USA, and others). The player has to either destroy enemies’ units or capture the neutral base.

It predates Myth of Empires by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode92Combat78Setting60Visuals60

#9DemigodClosest on visuals

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Demigod

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeTacticalSandbox WorldHistoricalSkill TreeThird Person3D

Steam👍 75%· 1.3KRAWG👍 34%· 64MC76IGDB76· 5

Year 2009Dev Gas Powered Games · Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, MOBA team gameplay and third-person shooting, while skipping action RPG combat

The all father has vanished, creating an opening in the pantheon. To fill the void, Demigods from across from the mortal world must wage war against one another in a bid to ascend to true godhood.

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

It predates Myth of Empires by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode82Combat73World70Progression46

#10Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUTClosest on game mode

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Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting65World61Visuals61Combat38

#11Assassin's Creed UnityClosest on progression

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Assassin's Creed Unity

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 83KIGDB71· 15OC71· 91

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Myth of Empires: combat.

It predates Myth of Empires by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression77World61Visuals61Setting59

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

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.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode75Combat73Setting37

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Nioh

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalLootSkill TreeThird Person

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, while skipping MMO world and community

Genre100Game mode75Visuals60Progression56Setting55

#14DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

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DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHistoricalThird Person

RAWG👍 71%· 58IGDB73· 2

Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping MMO world and community

Join DeathSpank, in his all new adventure! Fight through war-torn battlefields, tame the violent High Plains and sail your own pirate ship through the savage seas. DeathSpank will vanquish all-new evils, help all-new downtrodden, and dispense justice as only he can.

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

Genre100Game mode75Visuals60Setting55Combat51

#15God of War: Ascension

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God of War: Ascension

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalLootSkill TreeThird Person

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, while skipping MMO world and community

The prequel, and the last of the fixed-camera combo games before the reboot: combat adds a weapon-infusion system and the set pieces are as large as ever. It is also the most routine — the story adds little, the puzzles are padding, and the multiplayer it was built around shut down years ago.

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

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

Genre100Visuals60Progression56Setting55Game mode48

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