RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB91· 15OC85· 51
Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
33 Games with a fantasy setting like Paper Mario that you should try
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Year 2000Dev Intelligent Systems
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The best games with a fantasy setting like Paper Mario
33 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Paper Mario. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.
100
iRank87
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 4OC85· 142
Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch
100
iRank81
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB85· 4OC77· 12
Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Capcom
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping turn-based strategy
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB57· 3
Year 2009Dev Sonic Team · Sega
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and precision platforming, while skipping adventure storytelling
100
iRank56
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB56· 8
Year 2013Dev Access Games · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping turn-based strategy
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonSci-FiFree to Play
IGDB73· 4OC75· 40
Year 2024Dev miHoYoOn Xbox · Android · PC
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonHistorical
OC94· 256
Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
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RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonHistorical
Year 2009On PlayStation 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkFantasyThird PersonHorror
IGDB78· 3
Year 2003Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, horror setting and setting medieval, while skipping turn-based strategy
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonHistoricalMedieval
IGDB65· 2
Year 2002Dev Hypnos Entertainment · Electronic Arts
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping turn-based strategy
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic
IGDB61· 3
Year 2006Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square Enix
✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 32KIGDB82· 12
Year 2013Dev Ninja Theory · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonMagic
Steam👍 82%· 24KRAWG👍 78%· 106OC82· 137
Year 2022Dev Firaxis · 2K GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloTacticalFantasyThird PersonMagic
IGDB70· 3
Year 2007Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 5 · Disney Interactive
✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat tactical and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with card game strategy and combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeTacticalDarkFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 2OC88· 100
Year 2004Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo
Complete list of games with a fantasy setting like Paper Mario
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RPG · Adventure
95
Jade Empire
RPG · Adventure
95
Kingdom Hearts
RPG · Adventure
94
Darksiders
RPG · Action RPG
94
STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II
RPG · Action RPG
93
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
RPG · Action RPG
93
Onimusha: Warlords
RPG · Action RPG
93
Devil May Cry 4
RPG · Action RPG
93
Elex
RPG · Adventure
92
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™
RPG · Adventure
92
X-Blades
RPG · Action RPG
92
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
RPG · Action RPG
92
Bound By Flame
RPG · Action RPG
91
Alice: Madness Returns
RPG · Action RPG
91
Heavenly Sword
RPG · Action RPG
91
Darksiders II
RPG · Action RPG
91
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
RPG · Action RPG
91
Final Fantasy XII
RPG · Adventure