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Games like God of War Ragnarök
10 games similar to God of War Ragnarök, a Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG) game, drawn from IGDB's similarity data. Each pick below notes the genres it shares with God of War Ragnarök.
01Shares AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upRole-playing (RPG)God of War is the direct predecessor that establishes the father-son dynamic central to Ragnarök. Both games feature Kratos and Atreus navigating Norse mythology through cinematic combat, exploration, and emotional storytelling. The 2018 game introduces their relationship and the world they inhabit, making it essential context for understanding the stakes and character complexity that Ragnarök builds upon.
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02Shares AdventureRole-playing (RPG)Both games emphasize exploration across expansive open worlds while grounding their narratives in complex father-figure relationships and personal stakes. Death Stranding shares Ragnarök's focus on traversal through hostile environments and its commitment to cinematic storytelling with award-winning performances and sound design. Each game prioritizes atmospheric world-building and emotional character development over constant combat.
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03Shares AdventureRole-playing (RPG)Both games center on a male protagonist grappling with loyalty and protection across an open world. Ragnarök explores Kratos and Atreus' father-son conflict as they face inevitable tragedy, while Red Dead Redemption 2 follows Arthur Morgan torn between his ideals and devotion to his gang. Each game uses third-person exploration and combat to deepen character relationships through narrative-driven, emotionally complex journeys.
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04Shares AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upRole-playing (RPG)Both games pit a lone warrior against overwhelming odds in expansive fantasy worlds, using bow and arrow alongside melee combat. Shadow of Mordor shares Ragnarök's third-person action-adventure structure, where climbing and exploration punctuate intense combat encounters. Each game emphasizes a personal vendetta driving the narrative forward, with the Nemesis system in Mordor echoing the emotional stakes and character-driven storytelling central to Kratos and Atreus's journey.
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05Shares AdventureRole-playing (RPG)Both games combine third-person action combat with dark fantasy settings and require players to explore dangerous realms while upgrading gear and weapons. Remnant shares the over-the-shoulder perspective and melee-focused combat of Ragnarök, though it emphasizes shooting alongside close-quarters fighting. The survival-action structure and boss encounters across mythical worlds create a similar sense of progression through hostile fantasy environments.
06Shares AdventureControl shares God of War Ragnarök's focus on a protagonist navigating a dangerous world while uncovering personal mysteries through exploration. Both games emphasize cinematic presentation and narrative depth, with third-person action that grounds you in the character's perspective. Where Ragnarök explores a father-son dynamic across mythological realms, Control follows Jesse's solo journey of self-discovery within a paranormal agency, prioritizing story and atmosphere over pure combat.
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07Shares AdventureBoth games center on a protagonist grappling with the emotional weight of violence and protection. Like Kratos's struggle to shield Atreus from bloodshed, Ellie confronts the devastating personal cost of her pursuit for justice. Each game uses third-person combat and exploration to deepen character relationships, grounding action in intimate storytelling rather than spectacle alone.
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08Shares AdventureRole-playing (RPG)Both games center on a determined protagonist navigating a hostile open world through combat and exploration, with cinematic storytelling that emphasizes character development. Archery and upgradable weapons anchor the combat in each, while skill trees let you customize your approach. Horizon Forbidden West matches Ragnarök's narrative-driven structure, unfolding its post-apocalyptic mystery through exploration and boss encounters rather than linear progression.
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09Shares AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upBoth games pair third-person combat with open-world exploration, mixing hack-and-slash action across sprawling environments. Spider-Man's web-slinging traversal and parkour echo Ragnarök's climbing and boat navigation, each offering distinct ways to move through their worlds. Both feature emotionally grounded male protagonists navigating personal struggles alongside their heroic duties, anchored by strong performances and direction that earned major award recognition.
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10Shares AdventureRole-playing (RPG)Both games pair third-person action combat with deep exploration across open worlds, letting you develop your character through skill trees as you uncover story through discovery. Horizon Zero Dawn shares Ragnarök's focus on a protagonist seeking answers about their origins and identity, driving a narrative about survival and destiny. Each game earned recognition for its direction and art, grounding emotional storytelling in richly detailed environments.
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10 games similar to God of War Ragnarök: God of War, Death Stranding, Red Dead Redemption 2, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Remnant: From the Ashes, Control, The Last of Us Part II, Horizon Forbidden West.
Most of these games share Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Open world and Fantasy with God of War Ragnarök, based on IGDB's similarity data. Each pick has a short note explaining what it has in common with God of War Ragnarök.