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Selfloss is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 59 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ninja Gaiden, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and God of War lead the list, with Ninja Gaiden reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Selfloss special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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DarkNarrativeSolo
Year 2024Dev Alexander Goodwin

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The closest game to Selfloss is Ninja Gaiden — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and God of War follow close behind.

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59 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Ninja Gaiden
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeThird PersonRanged
IGDB93· 2
Year 2004Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 97%· 869KRAWG👍 93%· 7.2KMC92IGDB92· 26OC93· 179
Year 2015Dev CD PROJEKT REDPlaytime ~43hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

God of War
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonHistorical
OC94· 256
Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

Bayonetta
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB91· 15OC85· 51
Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

Bayonetta 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 4OC85· 142
Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping puzzle design

God of War II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasyThird Person
IGDB93· 4
Year 2007Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Capcom

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, historical setting and setting mythology, while skipping puzzle design

Infamous 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloExplorationThird PersonOpen World
IGDB85· 6
Year 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 89KIGDB86· 7
Year 2011Dev CD Projekt REDOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

Legacy of Kain: Defiance
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicDarkNarrativeFantasyPost-ApocalypticThird Person
Steam👍 85%· 1.3K
Year 2003Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

Final Fantasy XII
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB91· 4
Year 2006Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 4 · Square Enix

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

Stellar Blade
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloPost-ApocalypticThird PersonSci-FiLoot
Steam👍 94%· 87KIGDB86· 8OC81· 168
Year 2024Dev SHIFT UP · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and post-apocalyptic world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, setting scifi and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

Devil May Cry
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 puzzle design

Fable
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person
IGDB90· 2
Year 2004Dev Big Blue Box · Microsoft Game Studios

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Enclave
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasyMedievalThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 6.6KIGDB81· 2
Year 2002Dev Starbreeze Studios · Black Label GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

Breath of Fire IV
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasyThird 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 and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Selfloss?
The closest game to Selfloss is Ninja Gaiden, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 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 Selfloss?
The three closest games to Selfloss are: 1. Ninja Gaiden (98/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (97/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. God of War (96/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Selfloss's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 59 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt similar to Selfloss?
Yes, very much so — The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt scores 97/100 similarity to Selfloss. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Selfloss?
The best RPG games similar to Selfloss are Ninja Gaiden, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, God of War and Bayonetta 3. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Selfloss attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Selfloss calculated?
We compare Selfloss 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 Selfloss experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.