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We filtered the 50 games similar to Apotheon down to the 33 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Aztaka, Dust: An Elysian Tail and Guacamelee! Gold Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Apotheon.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev Alientrap

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Apotheon is Aztaka — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Dust: An Elysian Tail and Guacamelee! Gold Edition follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Apotheon

33 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Apotheon. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

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Aztaka

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Aztaka
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeMythologyFantasyExploration2D
Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

Same family as Apotheon: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode and combat — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and magic-based combat.

Genre100Tone100Setting83Visuals69Combat59Progression59
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Dust: An Elysian Tail

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Dust: An Elysian Tail
Closest on visuals
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Apotheon is — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: an anime aesthetic.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat75Progression73Game mode56
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Guacamelee! Gold Edition

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Guacamelee! Gold Edition
Closest on progression
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyExploration2D
Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Genre puts it alongside Apotheon, and so does deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Combat71Game mode56Setting27
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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Apotheon’s, and with it deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Combat72Game mode56Setting0
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Niffelheim

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Niffelheim
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeMythologyExploration2D
Year 2018Dev Ellada GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Apotheon is — deep RPG systems, melee combat and a mythological setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on progression and game mode: this one brings co-op play and crafting mechanics.

Released 3 years after Apotheon.

Genre100Visuals100Setting74Combat71Game mode41Progression28
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Kirby Star Allies

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Kirby Star Allies
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-op
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

Its point of contact with Apotheon is deep RPG systems, single-player focus and 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with co-op play.

Released 3 years after Apotheon.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode71
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasy2D
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

It comes from the same genre as Apotheon and shares deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds 2D presentation and single-player focus. They part company on setting and game mode.

It predates Apotheon by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat67Game mode55Setting27
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Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

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Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

It comes from the same genre as Apotheon and shares deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is game mode and combat: pixel art.

It predates Apotheon by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals73Combat67Game mode55
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DPixel Art
Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to Apotheon runs through deep RPG systems, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is game mode: pixel art.

Released 10 years after Apotheon.

Genre100Visuals73Game mode55
10

Mega Man Zero

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Mega Man Zero
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2002Dev Capcom

Shelved next to Apotheon for good reason: deep RPG systems, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: a sci-fi setting.

It predates Apotheon by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55Setting0
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鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

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鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeMythologyExploration2D
Year 2021Dev 鬼谷工作室 · Lightning GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC

Shelved next to Apotheon for good reason: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. They part company on combat and progression: this one brings tactical combat and resource management.

Released 6 years after Apotheon.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Setting74Game mode57Progression51
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Shinobi

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Shinobi
Closest on game mode
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2D
Year 1987Dev Team Shinobi · Asmik CorporationOn PC

It meets Apotheon on deep RPG systems, single-player focus and 2D presentation.

It predates Apotheon by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
Year 1991Dev Konami

The thread back to Apotheon runs through deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting: this one brings co-op play.

It predates Apotheon by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode71Setting27
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Mega Man Zero 2

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Mega Man Zero 2
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DSci-Fi
Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

What carries over from Apotheon is deep RPG systems, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

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

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Mega Man Zero 3

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Mega Man Zero 3
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DSci-Fi
Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

With Apotheon it shares deep RPG systems, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

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

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