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We filtered the 50 games similar to Apotheon down to the 5 that fit the “Mobile” category. Dust: An Elysian Tail, Niffelheim and The Revenge of Shinobi 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 “Mobile” category, the closest game to Apotheon is Dust: An Elysian Tail — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Niffelheim and The Revenge of Shinobi follow close behind.

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The best games like Apotheon on Mobile

5 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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Dust: An Elysian Tail

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Dust: An Elysian Tail
Closest overall match
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.

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Niffelheim

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Niffelheim
Closest on setting
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.

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The Revenge of Shinobi

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The Revenge of Shinobi
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

Genre puts it alongside Apotheon, and so does deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in game mode and combat.

It predates Apotheon by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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The Banner Saga 2

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The Banner Saga 2
RPGAction RPG
SoloRangedNarrativeFantasyHistorical2D
Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

Same family as Apotheon: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and ranged combat. Both also lean on 2D presentation and fantasy world. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is tactical combat and a medieval setting.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode56Setting51Combat31
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Clicker Heroes

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Clicker Heroes
Closest on game mode
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D
Year 2015Dev PlaysaurusPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Apotheon: deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and resource management.

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