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We filtered the 50 games similar to Viking: Battle for Asgard down to the 25 that fit the “Melee” category. Gothic, Arcania: Gothic 4 and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Viking: Battle for Asgard.

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Year 2008Dev The Creative Assembly

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Viking: Battle for Asgard is Gothic — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Arcania: Gothic 4 and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor follow close behind.

#1Gothic95 #2Arcania: Gothic 495 #3Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor95 #4The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim92 #5The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion93

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The best melee games like Viking: Battle for Asgard

25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Viking: Battle for Asgard. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1GothicClosest overall match

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Gothic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthMagicRangedMeleeOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB78· 1

Year 2001Dev Piranha Bytes · JoWooD Entertainment AGOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting mythology

Where it drifts furthest from Viking: Battle for Asgard: progression.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Setting81

#2Arcania: Gothic 4

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Arcania: Gothic 4

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthMagicRangedMeleeOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 55%· 3.2KIGDB64· 5

Year 2010Dev Spellbound Entertainment · DreamCatcher InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: loot and gear systems, skill tree progression and crafting mechanics, while skipping setting mythology

A Gothic sequel by a different studio that traded the series' hostile, systems-heavy world for a conventional open-world action RPG with accessible combat and a clear quest structure. Taken on its own terms it is a competent, slightly janky European RPG. Taken as Gothic it is widely rejected, and the PC build still has unresolved resolution and display bugs on current Windows.

Where it drifts furthest from Viking: Battle for Asgard: progression.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Setting80

#3Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthRangedMagicOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 96KIGDB84· 18OC85· 103

Year 2014Dev Monolith Productions · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping historical setting

Released 6 years after Viking: Battle for Asgard.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100World86Setting58

#4The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthMagicMeleeRangedOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 318KRAWG👍 89%· 4.9KMC94IGDB80· 10

Year 2011Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~46hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping historical setting

The fifth game in the series, Skyrim takes us on a journey through the coldest region of Cyrodiil. Once again player can traverse the open world RPG armed with various medieval weapons and magic, to become a hero of Nordic legends –Dovahkiin, the Dragonborn.

Where it drifts furthest from Viking: Battle for Asgard: world.

Released 3 years after Viking: Battle for Asgard.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals62Setting58Progression58

#5The Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionClosest on setting

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalMythologyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB81· 6

Year 2006Dev Bethesda Game Studios · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping stealth mechanics

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat79Progression75World63

#6God of War Ragnarök

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God of War Ragnarök

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeMagicRangedOpen WorldMythologyFantasyExplorationThird Person

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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping stealth mechanics

Released 14 years after Viking: Battle for Asgard.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat80Setting71Progression67

#7Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™Closest on progression

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Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthMagicOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 115KRAWG👍 76%· 1.4KMC82OC82· 154

Year 2017Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping ranged combat

Middle-earth: Shadow of War is a continuation of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor The game operates on the world and the characters of the books of JRR Tolkien. However, it will be more accurate to say that the game is closer to the cinematic version of this story, created by director Peter Jackson.

Released 9 years after Viking: Battle for Asgard.

Genre100World100Progression100Game mode85Combat80Setting79

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Enclave

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicRangedMeleeFantasyHistoricalMedievalThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 6.6KIGDB81· 2

Year 2002Dev Starbreeze Studios · Black Label GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Missing: open world exploration.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting80Combat78

#9God of War III

88

God of War III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyHistoricalMythologyThird Person

IGDB96· 6

Year 2010Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Viking: Battle for Asgard: progression.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting87Combat78Progression0

#10Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeStealthOpen 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, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping ranged combat

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines is a story-driven action-RPG based on table-top role-playing game Vampire: The Masquerade, the part of the World of Darkness franchise. The game is setting a gothic urban fantasy where vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural beings live secretly by humans.

Where it drifts furthest from Viking: Battle for Asgard: setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat87Progression65Visuals62

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Risen

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicRangedMeleeOpen 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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and crafting mechanics, while skipping stealth mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Viking: Battle for Asgard: setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Combat78Progression64

#12Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones

86

Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthRangedFantasyMythologyThird 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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones is a third-person fast-paced action game developed by Ubisoft. It is the third installment of the series. ###Plot After changing his fate, The Prince comes to Babylon accompanied by Kaileena. It turns out that Babylon is under attack.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat89Setting66

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Fable

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationThird 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 open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting80Combat78

#14Ninja Gaiden

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Ninja Gaiden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedThird Person

IGDB93· 2

Year 2004Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo

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

≠ Missing: open world exploration.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat78

#15Ghost of Yotei

76

Ghost of Yotei

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloStealthMeleeRangedOpen 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, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Viking: Battle for Asgard: setting.

Released 17 years after Viking: Battle for Asgard.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Combat88

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