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Red Dead Redemption 2 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 59 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Nioh, LEGO City Undercover and As Dusk Falls lead the list, with Nioh reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Red Dead Redemption 2 special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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NarrativeDarkSoloMultiplayer

Year 2018Dev Rockstar Games

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The closest game to Red Dead Redemption 2 is Nioh — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. LEGO City Undercover and As Dusk Falls follow close behind.

#1Nioh96 #2LEGO City Undercover98 #3As Dusk Falls94 #4Astral Chain93 #5Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 293

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Games like Red Dead Redemption 2

59 similar games found

96

iRank88

Nioh

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalThird Person

IGDB88· 22OC88· 132

Year 2017Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fantasy world and loot and gear systems, while skipping shooter

#2LEGO City Undercover

98

iRank77

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, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, racing gameplay and precision platforming, while skipping shooter

#3As Dusk Falls

94

iRank87

As Dusk Falls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 4.2KIGDB88· 6OC79· 99

Year 2022Dev INTERIOR/NIGHT · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping shooter

93

iRank88

Astral Chain

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB89· 11OC87· 112

Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

#5Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

93

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 209KRAWG👍 89%· 26IGDB79· 6OC81· 165

Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping first-person shooting

#6Tales of Vesperia

94

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Tales of Vesperia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB80· 5

Year 2008Dev Namco Tales Studio · Bandai Namco Entertainment

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#7Monster Hunter Generations

92

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Monster Hunter Generations

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonFantasy

IGDB87· 19OC85· 59

Year 2015Dev Capcom

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fantasy world and crafting mechanics, while skipping shooter

93

iRank79

Once Human

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldOpen 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 shooter

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy, while skipping first-person shooting

#9Mount & Blade

92

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Mount & Blade

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 6.7KIGDB65· 4

Year 2008Dev Taleworlds · Paradox InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep simulation and setting medieval, while skipping first-person shooting

#10Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

89

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Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird 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, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and stealth mechanics, while skipping shooter

#11Mount & Blade: Warband

91

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Mount & Blade: Warband

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 171KRAWG👍 89%· 742MC78IGDB69· 5

Year 2010Dev TaleWorlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep simulation and turn-based strategy, while skipping first-person shooting

#12Mass Effect: Andromeda

93

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Mass Effect: Andromeda

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB73· 23OC72· 180

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

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting space, while skipping first-person shooting

#13Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

89

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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird 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 third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and setting space, while skipping sandbox freedom

Steam Epic Xbox

#14DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

93

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DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHistoricalThird Person

RAWG👍 71%· 58IGDB73· 2

Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

#15Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

90

iRank86

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB86· 5

Year 2009Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Red Dead Redemption 2?: The closest game to Red Dead Redemption 2 is Nioh, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Red Dead Redemption 2?: The three closest games to Red Dead Redemption 2 are: 1. Nioh (96/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. LEGO City Undercover (98/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. As Dusk Falls (94/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Red Dead Redemption 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 59 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is LEGO City Undercover similar to Red Dead Redemption 2?: Yes, very much so — LEGO City Undercover scores 98/100 similarity to Red Dead Redemption 2. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Red Dead Redemption 2?: The best RPG games similar to Red Dead Redemption 2 are Nioh, LEGO City Undercover, As Dusk Falls and Astral Chain. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Red Dead Redemption 2 attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Red Dead Redemption 2 calculated?: We compare Red Dead Redemption 2 against every game in our catalog using 19 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 Red Dead Redemption 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.