Zone of the Enders

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Zone of the Enders is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 54 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. The Artful Escape, Transformers: Devastation and Persona 3 FES lead the list, with The Artful Escape reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Zone of the Enders special.

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Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan

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The closest game to Zone of the Enders is The Artful Escape — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Transformers: Devastation and Persona 3 FES follow close behind.

#1The Artful Escape100 #2Transformers: Devastation100 #3Persona 3 FES98 #4Marvel's Spider-Man 2100 #5Mass Effect98

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54 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1The Artful Escape

100

The Artful Escape

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 1.9KIGDB83· 6OC80· 77

Year 2021Dev Beethoven & Dinosaur · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping action RPG combat

#2Transformers: Devastation

100

Transformers: Devastation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeLoot

Steam👍 94%· 1.2KIGDB75· 14OC77· 82

Year 2015Dev PlatinumGames · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, melee combat and loot and gear systems, while skipping shooter

#3Persona 3 FES

98

Persona 3 FES

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonMagicRanged

IGDB92· 2

Year 2007Dev Atlus · Atlus USAOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

#4Marvel's Spider-Man 2

100

Marvel's Spider-Man 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeStealth

Steam👍 82%· 38KIGDB82· 12OC88· 206

Year 2023Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping shooter

98

Mass Effect

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 17KIGDB89· 4

Year 2007Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

98

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonStealthMelee

Steam👍 91%· 33KIGDB94· 9OC83· 34

Year 2003Dev BioWare · LucasArtsOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

98

Persona 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonMagicRanged

IGDB90· 2

Year 2006Dev Atlus · Atlus USA

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

#8Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

98

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonMagicMelee

IGDB90· 2OC88· 100

Year 2004Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

#9Stellar Blade

98

Stellar Blade

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonPost-ApocalypticLoot

Steam👍 94%· 87KIGDB86· 8OC81· 168

Year 2024Dev SHIFT UP · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, post-apocalyptic world and loot and gear systems, while skipping shooter

#10Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords

98

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeTactical

Steam👍 94%· 26KIGDB86· 6OC77· 22

Year 2004Dev Obsidian Entertainment · LucasArtsOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

#11Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

97

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonMultiplayerMelee

Steam👍 93%· 53KRAWG👍 88%· 951MC86IGDB89· 16OC85· 211

Year 2020Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

#12Death Stranding

96

Death Stranding

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonStealthMelee

Steam👍 93%· 79KIGDB84· 17OC83· 203

Year 2019Dev Kojima Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping action RPG combat

#13METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

96

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeStealth

Steam👍 96%· 88KRAWG👍 87%· 1.3KMC83IGDB85· 17OC84· 19

Year 2013Dev Platinum Games · KonamiPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty

#14Enslaved: Odyssey to the West

97

Enslaved: Odyssey to the West

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 86%· 8.1KIGDB82· 9

Year 2010Dev Ninja Theory · Namco Bandai GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping shooter

#15Mass Effect 2

97

Mass Effect 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 78%· 342IGDB96· 9

Year 2010Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and first-person shooting

Steam Epic Xbox

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Zone of the Enders?: The closest game to Zone of the Enders is The Artful Escape, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, single-player focus and setting scifi. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Zone of the Enders?: The three closest games to Zone of the Enders are: 1. The Artful Escape (100/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Transformers: Devastation (100/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Persona 3 FES (98/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Zone of the Enders's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 54 candidates across 7 dimensions.
Is Transformers: Devastation similar to Zone of the Enders?: Yes, very much so — Transformers: Devastation scores 100/100 similarity to Zone of the Enders. They share 5 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Zone of the Enders?: The best RPG games similar to Zone of the Enders are The Artful Escape, Transformers: Devastation, Persona 3 FES and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Zone of the Enders attributes like deep RPG systems, single-player focus and setting scifi.
How is similarity to Zone of the Enders calculated?: We compare Zone of the Enders against every game in our catalog using 7 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 Zone of the Enders experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.