Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 18 gameplay attributes and found 56 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Nioh, Astral Chain and Monster Hunter Generations lead the list, with Nioh reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 special.

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The closest game to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is Nioh — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Astral Chain and Monster Hunter Generations follow close behind.

#1Nioh97 #2Astral Chain96 #3Monster Hunter Generations95 #4Red Dead Redemption 293 #5Mass Effect: Andromeda98

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Games like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

56 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

97

Nioh

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyHistoricalThird Person

IGDB88· 22OC88· 132

Year 2017Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping third-person shooting

96

Astral Chain

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird Person

IGDB89· 11OC87· 112

Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping third-person shooting

#3Monster Hunter Generations

95

Monster Hunter Generations

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyThird Person

IGDB87· 19OC85· 59

Year 2015Dev Capcom

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping third-person shooting

#4Red Dead Redemption 2

93

Red Dead Redemption 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 876KRAWG👍 91%· 5.5KMC96IGDB94· 17OC95· 220

Year 2018Dev Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Mass Effect: Andromeda

98

Mass Effect: Andromeda

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiSpaceThird Person

IGDB73· 23OC72· 180

Year 2017Dev BioWare Montréal · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting.

≠ Missing: turn-based strategy.

#6Honkai Impact 3rd

97

Honkai Impact 3rd

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 10.0K

Year 2016Dev HoYoverseOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, visual novel storytelling and visual 2d, while skipping third-person shooting

94

Yakuza 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeThird PersonOpen World

IGDB80· 5

Year 2009Dev CS1 Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping third-person shooting

#8LEGO City Undercover

94

LEGO City Undercover

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOpen World

IGDB77· 21OC77· 64

Year 2013Dev TT Fusion · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, racing gameplay and precision platforming, while skipping third-person shooting

#9Mount & Blade: Warband

91

Mount & Blade: Warband

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedTacticalHistoricalFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 171KRAWG👍 89%· 742MC78IGDB69· 5

Year 2010Dev TaleWorlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping third-person shooting

89

Bayonetta 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird Person

IGDB91· 21OC91· 117

Year 2014Dev PlatinumGames · Nintendo

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

#11Tales of Vesperia

92

Tales of Vesperia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedThird Person

IGDB80· 5

Year 2008Dev Namco Tales Studio · Bandai Namco Entertainment

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, melee combat and ranged combat

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling

#12Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

89

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedNarrativeSci-FiSpaceThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 904IGDB81· 10

Year 2021Dev Eidos Montreal · Square EnixPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

91

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 290KRAWG👍 86%· 304MC78IGDB80· 1OC77· 35

Year 2022Dev TaleWorlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~20hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping third-person shooting

#14As Dusk Falls

90

As Dusk Falls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 4.2KIGDB88· 6OC79· 99

Year 2022Dev INTERIOR/NIGHT · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping third-person shooting

#15Orcs Must Die! 2

90

Orcs Must Die! 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 20KRAWG👍 72%· 530MC83IGDB82· 4

Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, precision platforming and combat magic, while skipping turn-based strategy

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?: The closest game to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is Nioh, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 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 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?: The three closest games to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 are: 1. Nioh (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Astral Chain (96/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Monster Hunter Generations (95/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 56 candidates across 18 dimensions.
Is Astral Chain similar to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?: Yes, very much so — Astral Chain scores 96/100 similarity to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?: The best RPG games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 are Nioh, Astral Chain, Monster Hunter Generations and Red Dead Redemption 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 calculated?: We compare Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 against every game in our catalog using 18 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 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.