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We filtered the 50 games similar to Overlord down to the 19 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Breath of Fire IV and Biomutant top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Overlord.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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DarkNarrativeMultiplayerSolo

Year 2007Dev Triumph Studios

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Overlord is Star Wars: The Force Unleashed — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Breath of Fire IV and Biomutant follow close behind.

#1Star Wars: The Force Unleashed100 #2Breath of Fire IV91 #3Biomutant91 #4Honkai Impact 3rd91 #5Zenless Zone Zero90

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Overlord

19 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Overlord. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiThird Person

IGDB62· 8OC64· 28

Year 2008Dev LucasArts · THQ WirelessOn PlayStation 3 · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

#2Breath of Fire IV

91

Breath of Fire IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 488IGDB80· 1

Year 2000Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

91

Biomutant

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 66%· 20KIGDB73· 19OC67· 217

Year 2021Dev Experiment 101 · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, cozy, relaxing feel and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping puzzle design

#4Honkai Impact 3rd

91

Honkai Impact 3rd

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 10.0K

Year 2016Dev HoYoverseOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, co op and visual 2d, while skipping puzzle design

#5Zenless Zone Zero

90

Zenless Zone Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonFree to Play

IGDB73· 4OC75· 40

Year 2024Dev miHoYoOn Xbox · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#6LEGO Marvel's Avengers

90

LEGO Marvel's Avengers

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationThird 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: precision platforming, co op and offline, while skipping real-time strategy

#7X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse

89

X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasySci-FiThird Person

IGDB78· 5

Year 2005Dev Beenox · ActivisionOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: historical setting and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

#8Watchmen: The End is Nigh

89

Watchmen: The End is Nigh

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 1.1KRAWG👍 34%· 82MC61IGDB48· 4

Year 2009Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, historical setting and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

97

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person

IGDB64· 3

Year 2005Dev The Collective · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

92

Prototype 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 77%· 16KIGDB77· 10

Year 2012Dev Radical Entertainment · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

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

#11Astral Chain

92

Astral Chain

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonCo-op

IGDB89· 11OC87· 112

Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: co op, while skipping puzzle design

#12The First Descendant

92

The First Descendant

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonCo-op

Steam👍 57%· 111KIGDB30· 1OC56· 24

Year 2024Dev Nexon Games · Nexon KoreaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

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

#13Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

91

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 904IGDB81· 10

Year 2021Dev Eidos Montreal · Square EnixPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Mass Effect: Andromeda

91

Mass Effect: Andromeda

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonCo-op

IGDB73· 23OC72· 180

Year 2017Dev BioWare Montréal · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and setting space, while skipping action RPG combat

#15Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

90

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 55%· 379IGDB68· 6

Year 2009Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology, co op and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

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