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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 Outward down to the 35 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Enshrouded, Dauntless and LEGO Marvel's Avengers top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Outward.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Outward is Enshrouded — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. Dauntless and LEGO Marvel's Avengers follow close behind.

#1Enshrouded85 #2Dauntless81 #3LEGO Marvel's Avengers80 #4The Lord of the Rings: Conquest80 #5LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 280

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Outward

35 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

85

Enshrouded

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.

Genre100Setting100Game mode83World75Visuals69Combat54

#2DauntlessClosest on combat

81

Dauntless

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloMeleeMagicFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 23%· 2.1KIGDB76· 5OC77· 38

Year 2019Dev Phoenix LabsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Outward: progression.

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

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#3LEGO Marvel's AvengersClosest on world

80

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

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode89Progression84Setting65

#4The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

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The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

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.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode83Combat77

#5LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2Closest on game mode

80

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

Genre100Visuals100Game mode90World90Progression72Setting65

#6Dragon's Dogma II

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Dragon's Dogma II

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.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals80Progression63Game mode60

79

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

Where it drifts furthest from Outward: tone.

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

Genre100Combat100Setting100World100Visuals100Progression79

#8Monster Hunter Wilds

78

Monster Hunter Wilds

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.

Genre100Setting100World100Visuals100Game mode83Combat64

#9Two Worlds II HD

78

Two Worlds II HD

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 64%· 7.0KRAWG👍 37%· 267MC76IGDB69· 6

Year 2010Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting medieval and crafting mechanics, while skipping survival mechanics

Updated HD Version 2.03 (July 2017) A breathtaking journey into Antaloor's past. After the downfall of Aziraal, God of Fire, the Dark Lord Gandohar has nearly achieved his objective to disrupt the balance between the elements. Dark magic surges into the land to fill the void.

Where it drifts furthest from Outward: tone.

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

It predates Outward by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Setting81Progression70

#10Lord of the Rings: War in the North

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Lord of the Rings: War in the North

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.

Genre100World100Visuals100Progression83Game mode82Setting66

#11Marvel's Avengers

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Marvel's Avengers

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.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode82Combat66Progression59

#12LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes

77

LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes

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.

Genre100World100Game mode90Progression83Combat78Visuals67

73

Fable III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB78· 8

Year 2010Dev Lionhead Studios · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping survival mechanics

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

It predates Outward by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Progression83World67

73

Overlord

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.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Progression84Setting71

#15Orcs Must Die! 2

71

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

The game takes place a few days after the events of the first part of Orcs must die!. The Sorceress is trying to escape from the crowd. And suddenly, mysteriously, a massive split opens up next to her.

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