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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Wayfinder down to the 17 that fit the “Narrative” category. Marvel's Avengers, Monster Hunter Wilds and Gotham Knights top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Wayfinder.

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Wayfinder is Marvel's Avengers — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Monster Hunter Wilds and Gotham Knights follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Wayfinder

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Wayfinder. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Marvel's Avengers
Marvel's Avengers
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationLootThird Person
Steam👍 67%· 34KIGDB73· 13OC68· 188
Year 2020Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression86Combat66
#2Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 48%· 318KRAWG👍 78%· 36MC90IGDB87· 6OC89· 203
Year 2025Dev CapcomPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and skill tree progression, while skipping vibe casual

Monster Hunter Wilds. The next generation in the genre defining series. Launching in 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC/Steam.

Where it drifts furthest from Wayfinder: progression and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals100Combat64
Gotham Knights
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
Co-opSoloOnlineMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 67%· 25KIGDB68· 6OC68· 168
Year 2022Dev WB Games Montréal · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and skill tree progression, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Wayfinder: progression and combat.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Tone47Combat42
Assassin's Creed Unity
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationLootThird Person
Steam👍 78%· 83KIGDB71· 15OC71· 91
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings stealth mechanics, historical setting and skill tree progression, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Wayfinder: combat.

It predates Wayfinder by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression77Tone55
Attack on Titan
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 85%· 3.9KIGDB73· 16OC75· 81
Year 2016Dev Omega Force · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting anime, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Wayfinder: setting and progression.

It predates Wayfinder by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Combat61Tone40
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 91KRAWG👍 95%· 327IGDB92· 10OC87· 134
Year 2021Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping vibe casual

Explore the brand new Iki Island, plus PS5-specific enhancements like DualSense haptic feedback, Japanese lip sync, and more.

Where it drifts furthest from Wayfinder: setting and tone.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression46Combat43
#7Dead Rising 2
Dead Rising 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCraftingLootThird Person
Steam👍 78%· 8.7KIGDB81· 9
Year 2010Dev Blue Castle Games · CapcomOn 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 survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and horror tension, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Wayfinder: setting and tone.

It predates Wayfinder by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression89Combat62World60
Two Worlds II HD
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 64%· 7.0KRAWG👍 37%· 267MC76IGDB69· 6
Year 2010Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and setting medieval, while skipping vibe casual

Updated HD Version 2.03 (July 2017) A breathtaking journey into Antaloor's past. After the downfall of Aziraal, God of Fire, the Dark Lord Gandohar has nearly achieved his objective to disrupt the balance between the elements. Dark magic surges into the land to fill the void.

Where it drifts furthest from Wayfinder: tone and combat.

It predates Wayfinder by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals100Setting81Game mode75Progression62
#9Ryse: Son of Rome
Ryse: Son of Rome
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 44KIGDB66· 13OC64· 77
Year 2013Dev Crytek Frankfurt · Deep SilverOn PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, linear, story-driven structure and historical setting, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Wayfinder: setting and progression.

It predates Wayfinder by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode75World55Tone44
Overlord II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 4.9KIGDB79· 4
Year 2009Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Wayfinder: tone and progression.

It predates Wayfinder by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100World100Visuals100Game mode75Combat43
Mass Effect 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14
Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Wayfinder: setting and progression.

It predates Wayfinder by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat65Tone59Setting0
Brütal Legend
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 20KIGDB80· 6
Year 2009Dev Double Fine Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, real-time strategy and deep simulation, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Wayfinder: progression and game mode.

It predates Wayfinder by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100World100Visuals100Combat66Game mode48
#13Honkai Impact 3rd
Honkai Impact 3rd
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 73%· 10.0K
Year 2016Dev HoYoverseOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping vibe casual

It predates Wayfinder by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode74Visuals68Setting65Tone60
Yakuza 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationLootThird Person
IGDB80· 5
Year 2009Dev CS1 Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: skill tree progression and visual first person, while skipping vibe casual

The most divisive mainline entry: it opens with hours of orphanage caretaking before the crime plot starts, which is either the heart of the game or a wall depending on who you ask. Okinawa is a welcome change of scene. Combat added enemy blocking that many find frustrating, and the pacing never fully recovers.

Where it drifts furthest from Wayfinder: game mode.

It predates Wayfinder by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression75Visuals66Tone60Game mode47
Styx: Shards of Darkness
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 6.8KIGDB71· 14OC72· 75
Year 2017Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Wayfinder: progression and combat.

Genre100Setting100World100Visuals100Game mode75Tone40

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