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We filtered the 50 games similar to Styx: Master of Shadows down to the 32 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Zenless Zone Zero, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE and Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Styx: Master of Shadows.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2014Dev Cyanide Studio

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Styx: Master of Shadows is Zenless Zone Zero — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE and Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Styx: Master of Shadows

32 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Styx: Master of Shadows. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

Zenless Zone Zero
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonFree to Play
IGDB73· 4OC75· 40
Year 2024Dev miHoYoOn Xbox · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and free to play, while skipping strong narrative focus

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthDarkHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 96%· 88KRAWG👍 87%· 1.3KMC83IGDB85· 17OC84· 19
Year 2013Dev Platinum Games · KonamiPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping open world exploration

Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasySci-FiLootSkill TreeThird Person
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 setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMagicNarrativeFantasySci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 1.2KIGDB62· 2
Year 2006Dev Funcom · Empire InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 54%· 3.2KIGDB69· 6
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Milan · Ubisoft Entertainment

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Breath of Fire IV
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasySci-FiThird 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, while skipping strong narrative focus

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 33KIGDB94· 9OC83· 34
Year 2003Dev BioWare · LucasArtsOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting space, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 63%· 7.8KRAWG👍 66%· 573MC59IGDB65· 5
Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn 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, while skipping strong narrative focus

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 strong narrative focus

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 strong narrative focus

Sonic and the Black Knight
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

Drakengard 3
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 strong narrative focus

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

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

God of War II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonHistorical
Year 2009On PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

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