Games like Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Looking for games like Middle-earth: Shadow of War? Here are top open world role playing recommendations with a fantasy and warfare focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Assassin's Creed Valhalla or Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
1 View Game86%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability92% User Score 59,610 reviewsCritic Score 82%44 reviews"Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor" is an open-world, action role-playing game set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Legendarium. Players take on the role of Talion, a ranger seeking revenge in Mordor 60 years before the events of The Lord of the Rings. The game features a variety of quests, a melee system inspired by the Batman Arkham series, and an expansive, dynamic world to explore.
View Game2 View Game76%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, grinding69% User Score 18,414 reviewsCritic Score 83%88 reviewsIn Assassin's Creed Valhalla, play as Eivor, a Viking warrior, and explore the dark age England while completing missions, raids, and building your settlement. The complete edition includes the base game, season pass, ultimate cosmetics pack, and the Dawn of Ragnarök expansion, while the Ragnarok edition only includes the base game and the Dawn of Ragnarök expansion. The game also features a FREE new rogue-lite game mode, Forgotten Saga.
View Game3 View Game89%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, optimization90% User Score 102,204 reviewsCritic Score 82%10 reviewsAssassin's Creed Odyssey is an action RPG set in ancient Greece, during the Peloponnesian War. You play as a legendary Spartan hero, choosing to be either a male or female protagonist, and embark on a journey to discover your history and shape the future of Greece. The game features branching dialogue options, vast landscapes, epic naval combat, and a rich, intriguing storyline.
View Game4 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability83% User Score 3,940 reviewsCritic Score 87%24 reviewsIn Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, players become King Evan as they build a new kingdom, explore various lands, and fight in real-time battles with unique creatures called Higgledies. The game features a captivating story, stunning visuals, and a charming soundtrack. Players will need to strategically manage their kingdom and form alliances to strengthen their forces against the looming darkness.
View Game5 View Game78%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, optimization78% User Score 82,755 reviewsDying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition introduces firearms with four weapon types—pistols, rifles, SMGs, and shotguns—adding new strategic combat options. Players take on missions to aid the city’s inhabitants, earning Watcher Tokens to unlock exclusive gear. Engaging solo or co-op, the game features rebalanced progression for an enhanced end-game experience.
View Game6 View Game89%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability89% User Score 13,313 reviewsCritic Score 89%72 reviewsIn Horizon Forbidden West , players reprise their role as Aloy, embarking on a dangerous journey in a post-apocalyptic world filled with new threats, machines, and tribes. This Complete Edition includes the main game and the Burning Shores story expansion. With landscapes teetering on the edge of extinction, Aloy must uncover secrets to save life on Earth. Enjoy bonus in-game items by linking your Steam and PlayStation Network accounts.
View Game7 View Game83%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, grinding85% User Score 102,022 reviewsCritic Score 81%9 reviewsIn Borderlands 3, players explore multiple planets, battle colorful enemies, and collect a vast array of loot as one of four new Vault Hunters, each with unique abilities. The game features a rich and expansive environment, filled with humor, memorable characters, and intense boss battles. Players can team up with friends in local and online co-op modes, offering endless replayability through randomly generated loot and missions.
View Game8 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, grinding85% User Score 59,064 reviewsCritic Score 83%12 reviewsAssassin's Creed Origins is a single-player historical open-world game set in ancient Egypt, boasting stellar story, mechanics, graphics, and soundtrack. The Gold Edition includes two major expansions, the Deluxe Pack, and the Season Pass. Explore a country full of mystery, pyramids, and dangers, while uncovering the origins of the Assassin's Brotherhood. However, be prepared for grinding, bugs, and some ads, while enjoying the stunning atmosphere and emotional narrative.
View Game9 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, stability85% User Score 59,932 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviewsIn XCOM 2, players lead the resistance against an alien occupation on Earth, commanding a force of soldiers in turn-based combat missions. The game features strategy layers including base building, research, and global tactics to manage, with procedurally generated levels ensuring unique challenges. As the commander of XCOM, players must make difficult decisions and plan carefully to make every soldier count in the fight for humanity's survival.
View Game10 View Game68%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, stability70% User Score 20,336 reviewsCritic Score 62%77 reviewsIn "Gotham Knights: Deluxe Edition," play as Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, or Robin to protect Gotham City from a new criminal underworld after Batman's death. This open-world action RPG features a dynamic Gotham City with five boroughs to patrol, either solo or in co-op. The Deluxe Edition includes the main game and Visionary Pack with exclusive transmog, suit styles, gear, emote, and suit colorways.
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