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Outward is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 18 gameplay attributes and found 59 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Tales of Symphonia, Orcs Must Die! 2 and LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes lead the list, with Tales of Symphonia reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Outward special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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Year 2019Dev Maximum Games

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The closest game to Outward is Tales of Symphonia — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Orcs Must Die! 2 and LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes follow close behind.

#1Tales of Symphonia96 #2Orcs Must Die! 295 #3LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes93 #4Monster Hunter Generations92 #5LEGO® The Incredibles94

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Games like Outward

59 similar games foundUpdated June 2026

#1Tales of Symphonia

96

Tales of Symphonia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyThird Person

IGDB89· 3

Year 2003Dev Namco Tales Studio · Bandai Namco Holdings

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping action RPG combat

#2Orcs Must Die! 2

95

Orcs Must Die! 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeMagicFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 20KRAWG👍 72%· 530MC83IGDB82· 4

Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping action RPG combat

#3LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

93

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

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

#4Monster Hunter Generations

92

Monster Hunter Generations

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyThird Person

IGDB87· 19OC85· 59

Year 2015Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with crafting mechanics, while skipping survival mechanics

#5LEGO® The Incredibles

94

LEGO® The Incredibles

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

93

Once Human

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen 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 survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping action RPG combat

#7LEGO City Undercover

93

LEGO City Undercover

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB77· 21OC77· 64

Year 2013Dev TT Fusion · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay and precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

#8LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame

92

LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 16KRAWG👍 77%· 490MC80IGDB76· 4

Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

#9LEGO Batman Trilogy

92

LEGO Batman Trilogy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 16KRAWG👍 77%· 490MC80IGDB76· 4

Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

89

Bayonetta 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird Person

IGDB91· 21OC91· 117

Year 2014Dev PlatinumGames · Nintendo

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

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

#11LEGO Marvel's Avengers

92

LEGO Marvel's Avengers

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

#12LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

91

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

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

89

Nioh

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyThird 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: historical setting, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

#14LEGO The Hobbit

92

LEGO The Hobbit

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 10KIGDB72· 11OC71· 48

Year 2014Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

89

Overlord II

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Outward?: The closest game to Outward is Tales of Symphonia, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, offline and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Outward?: The three closest games to Outward are: 1. Tales of Symphonia (96/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Orcs Must Die! 2 (95/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes (93/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Outward's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 59 candidates across 18 dimensions.
Is Orcs Must Die! 2 similar to Outward?: Yes, very much so — Orcs Must Die! 2 scores 95/100 similarity to Outward. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Outward?: The best RPG games similar to Outward are Tales of Symphonia, Orcs Must Die! 2, LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes and Monster Hunter Generations. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Outward attributes like deep RPG systems, offline and single-player focus.
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.