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We filtered the 50 games similar to Once Human down to the 14 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Dead Rising 4, Mount & Blade: Warband and Mad Max top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Once Human.

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The best sandbox games like Once Human

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Once Human. 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.

#1Dead Rising 4

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen 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, shooter and third-person shooting

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

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#2Mount & Blade: Warband

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird 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, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping third-person shooting

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#3Mad Max

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird 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 survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, racing gameplay and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

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#4Red Dead Redemption 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird 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 first-person shooting, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird 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 adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird 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, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 101KOC77· 20

Year 2024Dev Keen GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

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#8Demigod

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineSoloSandbox WorldThird Person

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#9Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

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Year 2009Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

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#10Fable III

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

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Year 2010Dev Lionhead Studios · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

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Xbox

#11Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird 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 combat tactical, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping shooter

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#12Dead Rising 2: Off the Record

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 77%· 4.2KRAWG👍 62%· 165MC66IGDB65· 9

Year 2011Dev Capcom U.S.A · CapcomPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

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Year 2009Dev FromSoftware · AtlusOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

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#14LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 9.9KIGDB74· 13OC73· 91

Year 2017Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

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