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The Sinking 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 15 gameplay attributes and found 55 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Infamous 2, Maneater and Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered lead the list, with Infamous 2 reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes The Sinking City special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2019Dev Frogwares

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The closest game to The Sinking City is Infamous 2 — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Maneater and Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered follow close behind.

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

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: shooter.

100
iRank80
Maneater
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen 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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, while skipping shooter

Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 79%· 8.4K
Year 2015Dev Quantic Dream · Aspyr MediaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and horror tension.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

Onimusha: Warlords
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 3.3KRAWG👍 92%· 103MC86IGDB75· 8
Year 2001Dev Capcom · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping shooter

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 85%· 8.7KIGDB78· 6OC80· 137
Year 2024Dev DON'T NOD · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Alice: Madness Returns
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 29KRAWG👍 82%· 575MC75IGDB72· 5
Year 2011Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping shooter

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 76KIGDB84· 22OC84· 156
Year 2017Dev Ninja TheoryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, setting mythology and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

97
iRank86
Dead Rising
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 7.1KIGDB82· 5
Year 2006Dev QLOC · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 21KRAWG👍 89%· 566IGDB80· 8OC84· 29
Year 2015Dev CapcomPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

100
iRank74
Ultimate Spider-Man
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB74· 6
Year 2005Dev Beenox · TaitoOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and open world exploration.

≠ Missing: shooter.

98
iRank82
Gravity Rush
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

97
iRank84
Deadpool
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13
Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, fighting mechanics and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

95
iRank93
Sorry We're Closed
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 98%· 1.9KOC82· 51
Year 2024Dev à la mode · Akupara GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, ranged combat and visual 3d, while skipping action RPG combat

94
iRank92
Hi-Fi RUSH
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonAnimeCyberpunk
Steam👍 97%· 35KRAWG👍 87%· 359OC89· 139
Year 2023Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, fighting mechanics and setting anime, while skipping shooter

97
iRank80
Yakuza 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB80· 6
Year 2010Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to The Sinking City?
The closest game to The Sinking City is Infamous 2, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like The Sinking City?
The three closest games to The Sinking City are: 1. Infamous 2 (100/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Maneater (100/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered (100/100, 9 shared attributes). All share The Sinking City's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 55 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Maneater similar to The Sinking City?
Yes, very much so — Maneater scores 100/100 similarity to The Sinking City. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to The Sinking City?
The best RPG games similar to The Sinking City are Infamous 2, Maneater, Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered and Onimusha: Warlords. All share the RPG genre alongside other key The Sinking City attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and puzzle design.
How is similarity to The Sinking City calculated?
We compare The Sinking City against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Sinking City experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.