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We filtered the 35 games similar to Shadow Warrior 2 down to the 19 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Borderlands 2, Borderlands and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadow Warrior 2.

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter
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DarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev Devolver Digital

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Shadow Warrior 2 is Borderlands 2 — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Borderlands and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Shadow Warrior 2

19 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shadow Warrior 2. Each one has been evaluated across 22 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.

Borderlands 2
RPGLooter Shooter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloRangedMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 89%· 311KRAWG👍 79%· 3.3KMC89IGDB81· 17OC86· 23
Year 2012Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the looter shooters cluster, with deep RPG systems, first-person shooting and shooter

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

Borderlands
RPGLooter Shooter
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person
Steam👍 90%· 32KIGDB80· 8
Year 2009Dev Gearbox Software · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the looter shooters cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, offline and online features, while skipping puzzle design

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
RPGLooter Shooter
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person
Steam👍 79%· 43KIGDB76· 15OC74· 53
Year 2014Dev 2K Australia · Aspyr MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are looter shooters — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting space and online features, while skipping puzzle design

Dead Island 2
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person
Steam👍 77%· 26KIGDB74· 6OC75· 159
Year 2023Dev Deep Silver Dambuster Studios · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Shadow Warrior 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, survival mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping puzzle design

Dead Island
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorSkill TreeFirst Person
IGDB70· 8
Year 2011Dev Techland · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Shadow Warrior 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping adventure storytelling

The Haunted: Hells Reach
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeRangedDarkHorror
Steam👍 85%· 765RAWG👍 25%· 20MC51
Year 2011Dev KTX Software · ValuSoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with Shadow Warrior 2: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, horror tension and survival mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Hunted: The Demon’s Forge
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloCo-opMeleeMagicRangedDarkExplorationLootSkill Tree
Steam👍 75%· 1.4KRAWG👍 41%· 79MC61IGDB66· 5
Year 2011Dev Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Shadow Warrior 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping first-person shooting

Hellgate: London
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicDarkProceduralHorrorSci-FiLootSkill TreeFirst Person
Steam👍 57%· 2.3KIGDB70· 2
Year 2007Dev Flagship Studios · HanbitSoftOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Shadow Warrior 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, third-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

Zombies Ate My Neighbors
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Year 1993Dev LucasArts · Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Shadow Warrior 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping first-person shooting

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeRangedDarkLootSkill Tree
IGDB75· 2
Year 2003Dev EA Redwood Shores · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Shadow Warrior 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping first-person shooting

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicDarkSci-FiExplorationLoot
Steam👍 69%· 2.6KRAWG👍 63%· 111MC77IGDB74· 4OC73· 34
Year 2014Playtime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Shadow Warrior 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping first-person shooting

Diablo II: Resurrected
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorror
IGDB81· 11OC80· 114
Year 2021Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Shadow Warrior 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping first-person shooting

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicDarkHorrorSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree
Steam👍 83%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 326MC72IGDB64· 5
Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Shadow Warrior 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping first-person shooting

Grim Dawn
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationSkill TreeLoot
Steam👍 94%· 105KRAWG👍 80%· 579MC83IGDB82· 4OC82· 23
Year 2016Dev Crate EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Shadow Warrior 2: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, post-apocalyptic world and crafting mechanics, while skipping first-person shooting

Dungeon Siege II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicRangedSkill TreeExplorationLoot
Steam👍 77%· 2.8KRAWG👍 76%· 191MC80IGDB83· 4
Year 2005Dev Gas Powered Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Shadow Warrior 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping first-person shooting

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