What is the best game similar to Outward?

The closest game to Outward is Enshrouded, scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and survival mechanics. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Outward?

The three closest games to Outward are: 1. Enshrouded (85/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. Overlord II (79/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. LEGO Marvel's Avengers (80/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Outward's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 18 dimensions.

Is Overlord II similar to Outward?

Yes, very much so — Overlord II scores 79/100 similarity to Outward. They share 13 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Outward?

The best RPG games similar to Outward are Enshrouded, Overlord II, LEGO Marvel's Avengers and LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Outward attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and survival mechanics.

How is similarity to Outward calculated?

We compare Outward against every game in our catalog using 18 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 Outward experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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 Outward unique: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and open world exploration. After measuring 18 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 50 most faithful alternatives. Enshrouded, Overlord II and LEGO Marvel's Avengers top the ranking, with Enshrouded at number one (85/100).

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Top games similar to Outward

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

#1EnshroudedClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

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: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and base building, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Outward: progression.

Released 5 years after Outward.

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#2Overlord IIClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 4.9KIGDB79· 4

Year 2009Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Outward: tone.

It predates Outward by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3LEGO Marvel's Avengers

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 8.7KIGDB68· 17OC70· 73

Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

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#4LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2Closest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping survival mechanics

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#5LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 9.1KRAWG👍 73%· 364MC75IGDB81· 10

Year 2012Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

This sequel to LEGO Batman: The Videogame is set in the LEGO version of the DC Universe. It features trademark LEGO bricks aesthetics and comical portrayals of popular DC characters. ###Plot Set in the Gotham City, the story starts when Bruce Wayne is competing with Lex Luthor for an award.

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#6LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 30KRAWG👍 78%· 677MC78IGDB85· 19OC82· 44

Year 2013Dev Feral InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping survival mechanics

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is an action-adventure video game set in Marvel universe where players have to play with Marvel characters as Lego heroes.

Where it drifts furthest from Outward: tone.

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#7Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUTClosest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldExplorationThird 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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

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

Where it drifts furthest from Outward: setting and combat.

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#8LEGO® The Incredibles

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 2.5KRAWG👍 62%· 74MC69IGDB72· 7OC68· 59

Year 2018Dev TT Fusion · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn 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 and precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

Experience the thrilling adventures of the Parr family as they conquer crime and family life through both Disney-Pixar films The Incredibles and Incredibles 2, in a LEGO® world full of fun and humor.

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#9Monster Hunter Wilds

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 48%· 318KRAWG👍 78%· 36MC90IGDB87· 6OC89· 203

Year 2025Dev CapcomPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

Monster Hunter Wilds. The next generation in the genre defining series. Launching in 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC/Steam.

Where it drifts furthest from Outward: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Outward.

Released 6 years after Outward.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 61%· 114KIGDB91· 6

Year 2024Dev Capcom Development Division 1 · CapcomOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with setting medieval, skill tree progression and visual 3d, while skipping survival mechanics

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Outward.

Released 5 years after Outward.

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#11Lord of the Rings: War in the North

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 9.5KRAWG👍 57%· 394MC66IGDB66· 8

Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping survival mechanics

Lord of the Rings: War in the North is an action RPG developed by Snowblind Studios. The game is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series of novels. Eradan, Andriel, and Farin arrive at the Prancing Pony tavern in a small town of Bree where they meet Aragorn.

Where it drifts furthest from Outward: combat.

It predates Outward by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeFantasyThird Person

IGDB60· 3

Year 2009Dev Artificial Mind & Movement · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and PvP competition, while skipping survival mechanics

It predates Outward by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Marvel's Avengers

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 34KIGDB73· 13OC68· 188

Year 2020Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and loot and gear systems, while skipping survival mechanics

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Outward.

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#14LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 7.0KIGDB76· 23OC77· 84

Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Outward: setting.

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#15Overlord

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloMeleeMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 6.7KRAWG👍 77%· 638MC81IGDB70· 2

Year 2007Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping survival mechanics

The hero of the game is Overlord, a great warrior, resurrected by predatory creatures - minions, to defeat the seven rulers of the seven provinces and capture their lands with all that is there. Overlord had a predecessor, who owned all the lands, but their present rulers defeated and killed him.

Where it drifts furthest from Outward: tone and game mode.

It predates Outward by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Complete list of Outward alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Outward, 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.

Once Human

RPG · Adventure

Dauntless

RPG · Action RPG

Two Worlds II HD

RPG · Action RPG

Fable III

RPG · Action RPG

Gotham Knights

RPG · Action RPG

Orcs Must Die! 2

RPG · Tower Defense

LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame

RPG · Action RPG

LEGO Batman Trilogy

RPG · Action RPG

Demon's Souls

RPG · Adventure

LEGO The Hobbit

RPG · Adventure

LEGO City Undercover

RPG · Action RPG

Genshin Impact

RPG · Adventure

Styx: Shards of Darkness

RPG · Adventure

Monster Hunter Generations

RPG · Action RPG

Nioh

RPG · Action RPG

The Baconing

RPG · Action RPG

Honkai Impact 3rd

RPG · Action RPG

DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

RPG · Action RPG

Yakuza 3

RPG · Action RPG

Bayonetta 2

RPG · Action RPG

Fable II

RPG · Adventure

Tales of Symphonia

RPG · Puzzle

Astral Chain

RPG · Action RPG

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

RPG · Action RPG

Watch Dogs: Legion

RPG · Shooter

As Dusk Falls

RPG · Adventure

Watchmen: The End is Nigh

RPG · Action RPG

X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse

RPG · Action RPG

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

RPG · Action RPG

Dragon Ball Z: Sagas

RPG · Action RPG

Infamous 2

RPG · Action RPG

Final Fantasy III

RPG · Adventure

God of War: Ascension

RPG · Action RPG

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

RPG · Adventure

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

RPG · Action RPG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Outward?: The closest game to Outward is Enshrouded, scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and survival mechanics. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Outward?: The three closest games to Outward are: 1. Enshrouded (85/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. Overlord II (79/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. LEGO Marvel's Avengers (80/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Outward's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 18 dimensions.
Is Overlord II similar to Outward?: Yes, very much so — Overlord II scores 79/100 similarity to Outward. They share 13 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Outward?: The best RPG games similar to Outward are Enshrouded, Overlord II, LEGO Marvel's Avengers and LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Outward attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and survival mechanics.
How is similarity to Outward calculated?: We compare Outward against every game in our catalog using 18 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 Outward experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.