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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Pathless down to the 20 that fit the “Narrative” category. Heavenly Sword, Darksiders II and Risen top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Pathless.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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Year 2020Dev Giant Squid

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to The Pathless is Heavenly Sword — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Darksiders II and Risen follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like The Pathless

20 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Pathless. 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.

Heavenly Sword
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person
IGDB88· 4
Year 2007Dev Ninja Theory · Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping puzzle design

Darksiders II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB86· 16
Year 2012Dev Vigil Games · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

Risen
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 11KIGDB81· 2OC67· 10
Year 2009Dev Piranha Bytes · Deep SilverOn PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

Risen 2: Dark Waters
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 6.7KIGDB64· 6
Year 2012Dev Piranha Bytes · Uber EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: crafting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

DmC: Devil May Cry
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 32KIGDB82· 12
Year 2013Dev Ninja Theory · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

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

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 13KIGDB79· 11
Year 2012Dev 38 Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, combat magic and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 2.7KRAWG👍 89%· 713MC85IGDB80· 2
Year 2005Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and stealth mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeThird PersonDark
Steam👍 74%· 8.7KRAWG👍 55%· 404
Year 2014Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · Deep SilverPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

Maneater
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 25KIGDB73· 14OC71· 168
Year 2020Dev Blindside Interactive · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

Fable: The Lost Chapters
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 8.2KIGDB84· 3
Year 2005Dev Big Blue Box · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 4.0KRAWG👍 90%· 845MC83IGDB80· 6
Year 2004Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

God of War Ragnarök
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person3D
Steam👍 89%· 46KIGDB95· 13
Year 2022Dev SIE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Gothic 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 82%· 12KIGDB62· 3
Year 2006Dev Piranha Bytes · Aspyr MediaOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

GreedFall
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 22KIGDB71· 11OC74· 124
Year 2019Dev Spiders · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 18KIGDB81· 11OC77· 63
Year 2016Dev Kaiko · Nordic Games GroupOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping ranged combat

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