Styx: Shards of Darkness

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Styx: Shards of Darkness 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 14 gameplay attributes and found 60 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Monster Hunter Generations, LEGO City Undercover and Nioh lead the list, with Monster Hunter Generations reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Styx: Shards of Darkness special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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NarrativeDarkSoloMultiplayer

Year 2017Dev Cyanide Studio

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The closest game to Styx: Shards of Darkness is Monster Hunter Generations — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. LEGO City Undercover and Nioh follow close behind.

#1Monster Hunter Generations98 #2LEGO City Undercover100 #3Nioh96 #4Bayonetta 294 #5Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT94

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Games like Styx: Shards of Darkness

60 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Monster Hunter Generations

98

Monster Hunter Generations

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyThird Person

IGDB87· 19OC85· 59

Year 2015Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping strong narrative focus

#2LEGO City Undercover

100

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 strong narrative focus

96

Nioh

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyThird 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 fantasy world

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

94

Bayonetta 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird Person

IGDB91· 21OC91· 117

Year 2014Dev PlatinumGames · Nintendo

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

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

#5Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

94

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthNarrativeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird 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, historical setting and online features, while skipping fantasy world

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, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

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

#7As Dusk Falls

92

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 punishing difficulty

92

Overlord II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 4.9KIGDB79· 4

Year 2009Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and real-time strategy, while skipping punishing difficulty

#9Honkai Impact 3rd

94

Honkai Impact 3rd

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 10.0K

Year 2016Dev HoYoverseOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, visual novel storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#10Mass 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 strong narrative focus

#11Gotham Knights

95

Gotham Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 25KIGDB68· 6OC68· 168

Year 2022Dev WB Games Montréal · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, online features and skill tree progression, while skipping punishing difficulty

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Neverwinter Nights 2

90

Neverwinter Nights 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeFantasyThird Person

IGDB85· 4

Year 2006Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Infogrames EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat magic and PvP competition, while skipping strong narrative focus

87

God of War

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 179KRAWG👍 85%· 5.2KMC94OC94· 256

Year 2018Dev Santa Monica Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting mythology and visual 3d, while skipping stealth mechanics

91

Once Human

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen 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 open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping strong narrative focus

#15Assassin's Creed Unity

91

Assassin's Creed Unity

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 83KIGDB71· 15OC71· 91

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, historical setting and online features, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Steam Epic Xbox

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Styx: Shards of Darkness?: The closest game to Styx: Shards of Darkness is Monster Hunter Generations, scoring 98/100 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 Styx: Shards of Darkness?: The three closest games to Styx: Shards of Darkness are: 1. Monster Hunter Generations (98/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. LEGO City Undercover (100/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Nioh (96/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Styx: Shards of Darkness's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 60 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is LEGO City Undercover similar to Styx: Shards of Darkness?: Yes, very much so — LEGO City Undercover scores 100/100 similarity to Styx: Shards of Darkness. 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 Styx: Shards of Darkness?: The best RPG games similar to Styx: Shards of Darkness are Monster Hunter Generations, LEGO City Undercover, Nioh and Bayonetta 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Styx: Shards of Darkness attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Styx: Shards of Darkness calculated?: We compare Styx: Shards of Darkness against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Styx: Shards of Darkness experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.