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The Saboteur is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 56 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. God of War, Infamous 2 and METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE lead the list, with God of War reaching a 99/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes The Saboteur special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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Solo
Year 2009Dev Pandemic Studios

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The closest game to The Saboteur is God of War — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. Infamous 2 and METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE follow close behind.

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iRank94
God of War
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloHistoricalThird PersonFantasy
OC94· 256
Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

97
iRank85
Infamous 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB85· 6
Year 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and puzzle design, while skipping shooter

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthHistoricalThird Person
Steam👍 96%· 88KRAWG👍 87%· 1.3KMC83IGDB85· 17OC84· 19
Year 2013Dev Platinum Games · KonamiPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

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

A Plague Tale: Requiem
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 25KIGDB86· 6OC83· 161
Year 2022Dev Asobo Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting medieval, while skipping shooter

95
iRank84
NINJA GAIDEN 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 9.0KRAWG👍 84%· 31IGDB77· 4OC82· 146
Year 2025Dev Platinum Games · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping shooter

94
iRank88
Bayonetta
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird PersonFantasy
IGDB91· 15OC85· 51
Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

94
iRank88
Heavenly Sword
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird PersonNarrativeFantasy
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 single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

93
iRank89
Stellar Blade
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloLootSkill TreeThird PersonSci-Fi
Steam👍 94%· 87KIGDB86· 8OC81· 168
Year 2024Dev SHIFT UP · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping shooter

93
iRank89
Ghost of Yotei
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person
IGDB90· 3OC87· 162
Year 2025Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping shooter

94
iRank87
Bayonetta 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird PersonFantasy
IGDB90· 4OC85· 142
Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping sandbox freedom

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeTacticalOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 33KIGDB94· 9OC83· 34
Year 2003Dev BioWare · LucasArtsOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

Assassin's Creed Mirage
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 11KIGDB75· 9OC76· 194
Year 2023Dev Ubisoft Bordeaux · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

91
iRank90
Shenmue
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person
IGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev Sega AM2 · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloHistoricalThird PersonFantasyMedieval
IGDB65· 2
Year 2002Dev Hypnos Entertainment · Electronic Arts

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping shooter

94
iRank81
Devil May Cry
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird PersonFantasy
IGDB85· 4OC77· 12
Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Capcom

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to The Saboteur?
The closest game to The Saboteur is God of War, scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 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 The Saboteur?
The three closest games to The Saboteur are: 1. God of War (99/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Infamous 2 (97/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (94/100, 9 shared attributes). All share The Saboteur's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 56 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Infamous 2 similar to The Saboteur?
Yes, very much so — Infamous 2 scores 97/100 similarity to The Saboteur. 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 Saboteur?
The best RPG games similar to The Saboteur are God of War, Infamous 2, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE and A Plague Tale: Requiem. All share the RPG genre alongside other key The Saboteur attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to The Saboteur calculated?
We compare The Saboteur against every game in our catalog using 16 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 Saboteur experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.