What games are like God of War?

The best games like God of War on Steam right now include God of War Ragnarök, Black Myth: Wukong, Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT. They share God of War's genre and gameplay (Story Rich, Mythology, Combat) and are ranked using live Steam similarity and current follower momentum, updated daily.

How are these similar games chosen?

Each game is scored by how many Steam genres and gameplay modes it shares with God of War, plus a bonus for the same developer, then tie-broken by how fast it is gaining Steam followers right now.

Games Like God of War (2026)

The best similar games on Steam — matched by shared genre and gameplay, with a reason for every pick.

Updated daily · July 17, 2026

Looking for games like God of War? The closest matches on Steam right now are God of War Ragnarök, Black Myth: Wukong, Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT — chosen by shared genre and gameplay (Story Rich, Mythology, Combat) and ranked by how fast each is currently gaining followers. Full ranked list of 12 below, each with why it's a match.

Best games similar to God of War

#	Game	Genre	Shared with God of War
1	God of War Ragnarök	Action	Gore, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Combat
2	Black Myth: Wukong	Action	Atmospheric, Story Rich, Combat, Action RPG
3	Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT	Action	Gore, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Combat
4	Hogwarts Legacy	Action	Atmospheric, Story Rich, Combat, Open World
5	Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition	Action	Gore, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Open World
6	Lies of P	Action	Atmospheric, Story Rich, Exploration, Action RPG
7	FINAL FANTASY XVI	Action	Atmospheric, Story Rich, Action RPG, Violent
8	Diablo® IV	Action	Gore, Story Rich, PvE, Exploration
9	Maneater	Action	Gore, Atmospheric, Open World, Exploration
10	Monster Hunter: World	Action	Atmospheric, Open World, Exploration, Action RPG
11	ELDEN RING ▲	Action	Atmospheric, Open World, Action RPG, Violent
12	ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN	Action	Story Rich, PvE, Open World, Action RPG

Why these are like God of War

1. God of War Ragnarök

From the same studio; both are tagged gore, atmospheric, story rich. Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

2. Black Myth: Wukong

Both are tagged atmospheric, story rich, combat; both offer single-player. Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology.

3. Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

Both are tagged gore, atmospheric, story rich; both offer single-player. A storm is coming.

4. Hogwarts Legacy

Both are tagged atmospheric, story rich, combat; both offer single-player. Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG.

5. Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

Both are tagged gore, atmospheric, story rich; both offer single-player. Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series.

6. Lies of P

Both are tagged atmospheric, story rich, exploration; both offer single-player. Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

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