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The Forgotten City 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 7 gameplay attributes and found 31 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Absolver and Lost Judgment lead the list, with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 reaching a 90/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes The Forgotten City special.

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Narrative

Year 2021Dev Modern Storyteller

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The closest game to The Forgotten City is Xenoblade Chronicles 3 — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Absolver and Lost Judgment follow close behind.

#1Xenoblade Chronicles 390 #2Absolver90 #3Lost Judgment85 #4The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim85 #5Xenoblade Chronicles82

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Games like The Forgotten City

31 similar games found

#1Xenoblade Chronicles 3

90

iRank89

Xenoblade Chronicles 3

GenreRPG

NarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSolo

IGDB90· 6OC88· 130

Year 2022Dev Monolith Soft · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed The Forgotten City, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, single-player focus and skill tree progression, while skipping visual first person

90

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Absolver

GenreRPG

NarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSolo

Steam👍 72%· 15KIGDB75· 15OC73· 85

Year 2017Dev Sloclap · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like The Forgotten City, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, MMO world and community and action RPG combat, while skipping visual first person

#3Lost Judgment

85

iRank88

Lost Judgment

GenreRPG

NarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSoloMelee

Steam👍 94%· 9.2KIGDB81· 7OC83· 133

Year 2021Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Forgotten City, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

#4The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

85

iRank84

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

GenreRPG

Open WorldFantasyExplorationFirst PersonSolo

IGDB84· 10

Year 2017Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Switch

✓ Shared with The Forgotten City: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

#5Xenoblade Chronicles

82

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Xenoblade Chronicles

GenreRPG

Open WorldFantasyExplorationSoloSci-Fi

IGDB91· 6

Year 2010Dev Monolith Soft · Nintendo

✓ Shared with The Forgotten City: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, single-player focus and crafting mechanics, while skipping strong narrative focus

#6Wuthering Waves

82

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Wuthering Waves

GenreRPG

Open WorldFantasyExplorationSoloCo-op

Steam👍 89%· 46KOC76· 10

Year 2024Dev Kuro GamesOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Shared with The Forgotten City: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, single-player focus and co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

Steam Epic Xbox

85

iRank72

Two Worlds

GenreRPG

Open WorldFantasyExplorationSoloMultiplayer

Steam👍 77%· 5.9KIGDB63· 2

Year 2007Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractiveOn PC

✓ Shared with The Forgotten City: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#8DC Universe Online

84

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DC Universe Online

GenreRPG

Open WorldFantasyExplorationMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 81%· 22KRAWG👍 35%· 177MC72IGDB74· 7OC74· 15

Year 2011Dev Daybreak Games Company · Daybreak Game CompanyPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed The Forgotten City, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and MMO world and community, while skipping strong narrative focus

#9Where Winds Meet

81

iRank76

Where Winds Meet

GenreRPG

Open WorldFantasyExplorationSoloMultiplayer

Steam👍 87%· 109KIGDB55· 1OC73· 30

Year 2024Dev Everstone Studio · NetEase GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Like The Forgotten City, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings historical setting, setting medieval and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

#10Yakuza Kiwami

79

iRank80

Yakuza Kiwami

GenreRPG

Open WorldExplorationSoloMultiplayerThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 868IGDB83· 22OC81· 145

Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ If you enjoyed The Forgotten City, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

#11Pokémon Legends: Z-A

79

iRank79

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

GenreRPG

Open WorldExplorationSoloThird Person

IGDB80· 2OC79· 128

Year 2025Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed The Forgotten City, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

#12Kingdom Hearts II

76

iRank90

Kingdom Hearts II

GenreRPG

FantasySoloThird Person

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Buena Vista GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Like The Forgotten City, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

#13Two Worlds Epic Edition

83

iRank62

Two Worlds Epic Edition

GenreRPG

Open WorldFantasyExplorationSoloMultiplayer

Steam👍 77%· 5.9KRAWG👍 37%· 187MC65

Year 2009Dev Reality PumpPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with The Forgotten City: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: setting medieval, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

#14Final Fantasy IV

76

iRank83

Final Fantasy IV

GenreRPG

FantasySoloThird Person

IGDB83· 2

Year 2007Dev Matrix Software · Square Enix

✓ If you enjoyed The Forgotten City, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

#15Final Fantasy VII Remake

73

iRank89

Final Fantasy VII Remake

GenreRPG

FantasySoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticThird Person

IGDB89· 10OC88· 186

Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Shared with The Forgotten City: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to The Forgotten City?: The closest game to The Forgotten City is Xenoblade Chronicles 3, scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like The Forgotten City?: The three closest games to The Forgotten City are: 1. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (90/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Absolver (90/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Lost Judgment (85/100, 5 shared attributes). All share The Forgotten City's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 31 candidates across 7 dimensions.
Is Absolver similar to The Forgotten City?: Yes, very much so — Absolver scores 90/100 similarity to The Forgotten City. They share 6 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to The Forgotten City?: The best RPG games similar to The Forgotten City are Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Absolver, Lost Judgment and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. All share the RPG genre alongside other key The Forgotten City attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.
How is similarity to The Forgotten City calculated?: We compare The Forgotten City against every game in our catalog using 7 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 The Forgotten City experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.