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We filtered the 31 games similar to The Forgotten City down to the 25 that fit the “Adventure” category. Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Absolver and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Forgotten City.

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Year 2021Dev Modern Storyteller

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to The Forgotten City is Xenoblade Chronicles 3 — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Absolver and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim follow close behind.

#1Xenoblade Chronicles 390 #2Absolver90 #3The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim85 #4Lost Judgment85 #5DC Universe Online84

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The best adventure games like The Forgotten City

25 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Forgotten City. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Xenoblade Chronicles 3

90

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

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

#3The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

85

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

#4Lost Judgment

85

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

#5DC Universe Online

84

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

#6Two Worlds Epic Edition

83

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

#7Wuthering Waves

82

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

#8Xenoblade Chronicles

82

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

#9Where Winds Meet

81

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

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

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

#12The Amazing Spider-Man 2

79

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

GenreRPG

Open WorldExplorationSoloMeleeStealth

Steam👍 66%· 1.2KIGDB52· 14OC53· 57

Year 2014Dev Beenox · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

79

Smuta

GenreRPG

Open WorldExplorationSoloHistoricalThird Person

Year 2024Dev Cyberia NovaOn PC

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

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

#14Pirates of the Caribbean

79

Pirates of the Caribbean

GenreRPG

Open WorldExplorationSoloHistoricalThird Person

IGDB49· 3

Year 2003Dev Akella · Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

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

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

#15Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

78

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

GenreRPG

FantasyExplorationSoloThird Person

IGDB40· 1

Year 2005Dev Genius Sonority · Nintendo

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

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

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