11 Narrative games like The Hive that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Hive down to the 11 that fit the “Narrative” category. EarthBound, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and Honkai: Star Rail top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Hive.

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The best narrative games like The Hive

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Hive. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1EarthBound

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

NarrativeFantasySoloSci-FiFirst Person

IGDB93· 3

Year 1994Dev Creatures Inc. · Nintendo

✓ Shared with The Hive: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus, while skipping real-time strategy

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#2Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

NarrativeFantasyExplorationSoloDark

Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB86· 8OC84· 80

Year 2018Dev CD Projekt REDOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with The Hive: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, card game strategy and puzzle design, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

NarrativeFantasySoloMultiplayerSci-Fi

IGDB90· 1OC83· 27

Year 2023Dev HoYoverse · CognosphereOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with The Hive: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping real-time strategy

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#4The Legend of Dragoon

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

NarrativeFantasySoloHistoricalMedieval

Year 1999Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Shared with The Hive: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, setting medieval and single-player focus, while skipping real-time strategy

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#5Fear & Hunger

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

NarrativeFantasyExplorationSoloDark

Steam👍 94%· 22K

Year 2018Dev Miro Haverinen · Happy PaintingsOn PC · Mac

✓ Like The Hive, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

NarrativeExplorationSoloCyberpunkSci-Fi

Steam👍 93%· 10.0KIGDB80· 1OC84· 47

Year 2022Dev Jump Over the Age · Fellow TravellerOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with The Hive: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, adventure storytelling and setting cyberpunk, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

NarrativeFantasySoloRangedDark

Steam👍 96%· 323KRAWG👍 85%· 1.9KMC92IGDB96· 13OC93· 76

Year 2015Dev 8-4Playtime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like The Hive, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror tension, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

NarrativeFantasyManagementSoloCasual

Steam👍 87%· 14KIGDB77· 5OC74· 22

Year 2020Dev Brave At Night · No More RobotsOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Shared with The Hive: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping real-time strategy

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#9Shin Megami Tensei IV

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

NarrativeFantasySoloDarkHardcore

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Year 2013Dev Atlus · Nintendo

✓ Shared with The Hive: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping real-time strategy

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#10Chivalry 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

Narrative3DMultiplayerOnlinePvP

Steam👍 80%· 56KIGDB86· 3OC82· 87

Year 2021Dev Torn Banner Studios · Tripwire InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like The Hive, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and shooter, while skipping real-time strategy

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#11The Scroll Of Taiwu

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

NarrativeExplorationSoloMeleeCasual

Steam👍 70%· 62KRAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2018Dev ConchShip GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like The Hive, it's known for deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping real-time strategy

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