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If The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 13 attributes. Infamous 2 comes closest (100/100).

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Year 2015Dev CD PROJEKT RED

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The closest game to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is Infamous 2 — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and Ninja Gaiden follow close behind.

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Top games similar to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

50 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping strong narrative focus

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 89KIGDB86· 7
Year 2011Dev CD Projekt REDOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, skill tree progression and crafting mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Ninja Gaiden
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeThird PersonRanged
IGDB93· 2
Year 2004Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo

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

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

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

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

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

Bayonetta 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 4OC85· 142
Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Hogwarts Legacy
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 366KRAWG👍 75%· 935IGDB85· 9OC84· 176
Year 2023Dev Avalanche Software · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~30hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and skill tree progression, while skipping setting medieval

Fire Emblem Awakening
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 10
Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

God of War II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasyThird Person
IGDB93· 4
Year 2007Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Capcom

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, historical setting and setting mythology, while skipping strong narrative focus

Legacy of Kain: Defiance
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 85%· 1.3K
Year 2003Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping open world exploration

Devil May Cry
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB85· 4OC77· 12
Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

Fable
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person
IGDB90· 2
Year 2004Dev Big Blue Box · Microsoft Game Studios

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

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

God of War: Ghost of Sparta
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyThird PersonHistorical
IGDB91· 4
Year 2010Dev Ready At Dawn · Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with historical setting and setting mythology, while skipping strong narrative focus

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB84· 10
Year 2011Dev LEVEL-5On PlayStation 3 · Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 15KRAWG👍 87%· 905MC80IGDB72· 3
Year 2004Dev Troika Games · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, stealth mechanics and horror setting, while skipping setting medieval

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
The closest game to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is Infamous 2, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
The three closest games to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are: 1. Infamous 2 (100/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (99/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Ninja Gaiden (97/100, 7 shared attributes). All share The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings similar to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
Yes, very much so — The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings scores 99/100 similarity to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. They share 12 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
The best RPG games similar to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are Infamous 2, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, Ninja Gaiden and God of War. All share the RPG genre alongside other key The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt calculated?
We compare The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Witcher 3: Wild Hunt experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.