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Ryse: Son of Rome is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 55 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. As Dusk Falls, Nioh and LEGO City Undercover lead the list, with As Dusk Falls reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Ryse: Son of Rome special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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NarrativeDarkSoloMultiplayer

Year 2013Dev Crytek Frankfurt

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The closest game to Ryse: Son of Rome is As Dusk Falls — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Nioh and LEGO City Undercover follow close behind.

#1As Dusk Falls97 #2Nioh96 #3LEGO City Undercover97 #4Astral Chain94 #5Red Dead Redemption 291

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Games like Ryse: Son of Rome

55 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1As Dusk Falls

97

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 action RPG combat

96

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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping strong narrative focus

#3LEGO City Undercover

97

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 strong narrative focus

94

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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

#5Red Dead Redemption 2

91

Red Dead Redemption 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 876KRAWG👍 91%· 5.5KMC96IGDB94· 17OC95· 220

Year 2018Dev Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Monster Hunter Generations

92

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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and crafting mechanics, while skipping strong narrative focus

#7DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

95

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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

91

Deadpool

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13

Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · 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 shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

#9Mass Effect: Andromeda

94

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, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

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

#10LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

91

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-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 and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

#11LEGO Batman Trilogy

91

LEGO Batman Trilogy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-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, offline and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

#12LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame

91

LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-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, offline and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

#13Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

88

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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, stealth mechanics and online features, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

#14Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

90

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalNarrativeHistoricalThird 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 strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, shooter and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

88

Bayonetta 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonFantasy

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, third-person shooting and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Ryse: Son of Rome?: The closest game to Ryse: Son of Rome is As Dusk Falls, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 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 Ryse: Son of Rome?: The three closest games to Ryse: Son of Rome are: 1. As Dusk Falls (97/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Nioh (96/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. LEGO City Undercover (97/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Ryse: Son of Rome's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 55 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Nioh similar to Ryse: Son of Rome?: Yes, very much so — Nioh scores 96/100 similarity to Ryse: Son of Rome. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Ryse: Son of Rome?: The best RPG games similar to Ryse: Son of Rome are As Dusk Falls, Nioh, LEGO City Undercover and Astral Chain. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Ryse: Son of Rome attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Ryse: Son of Rome calculated?: We compare Ryse: Son of Rome against every game in our catalog using 16 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 Ryse: Son of Rome experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.