12 Games like Apotheon on Xbox that you should try

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.

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.

It comes from the same genre as Apotheon and shares deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: magic-based combat and a medieval setting.

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.

Same family as Apotheon: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: cozy, relaxing feel.

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

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.

Same family as Apotheon: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and co-op play.

Genre puts it alongside Apotheon, and so does deep RPG systems, melee combat and historical setting. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings stealth mechanics.

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.

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.

On paper it is what Apotheon is — deep RPG systems, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings an anime aesthetic and co-op play.