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We filtered the 50 games similar to Arx Fatalis down to the 23 that fit the “Stealth” category. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, Styx: Master of Shadows and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arx Fatalis.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG
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DarkNarrativeSolo
Year 2002Dev Arkane Studios

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Within the “Stealth” category, the closest game to Arx Fatalis is Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. Styx: Master of Shadows and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor follow close behind.

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The best stealth games like Arx Fatalis

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Arx Fatalis. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
Closest on combat
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Troika Games · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~2hOn PC

It shares the essentials of what Arx Fatalis does: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. Both also lean on a first-person view and magic-based combat. The distance is in progression — its own ground is skill tree progression.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Setting81Genre75
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Styx: Master of Shadows

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Styx: Master of Shadows
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeMagicNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyLootExploration
Year 2014Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If Arx Fatalis worked for you because of deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and stealth mechanics. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a sci-fi setting and a third-person camera.

Released 12 years after Arx Fatalis.

Combat100Game mode100World100Tone90Progression82Genre75
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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthMagicDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationLoot
Year 2014Dev Monolith Productions · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

Its point of contact with Arx Fatalis is deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration. To that it adds magic-based combat and fantasy world. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a medieval setting and a third-person camera.

Released 12 years after Arx Fatalis.

Game mode100Tone100Combat89World88Progression86Genre75
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Gothic

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Gothic
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationLoot
Year 2001Dev Piranha Bytes · JoWooD Entertainment AGOn PC

What it holds in common with Arx Fatalis is shape: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and stealth mechanics. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings historical setting and a third-person camera.

Game mode100World100Combat88Genre75Tone75Progression72
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Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™

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Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthMagicDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Year 2017Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with Arx Fatalis: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration. To that it adds melee combat and fantasy world. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings historical setting.

Released 15 years after Arx Fatalis.

Tone100World100Combat88Game mode85Genre75Visuals70
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Arcania: Gothic 4

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Arcania: Gothic 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMagicMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationLoot
Year 2010Dev Spellbound Entertainment · DreamCatcher InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

The common ground with Arx Fatalis is structural: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. To that it adds fantasy world and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings historical setting and a third-person camera.

Released 8 years after Arx Fatalis.

Game mode100World100Combat87Genre75Progression71Setting31
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Eidos Montréal · Feral InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as Arx Fatalis and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings a cyberpunk setting and crafting mechanics.

Released 14 years after Arx Fatalis.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat82Visuals73Tone60
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2024Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · Switch · PC

On paper it is what Arx Fatalis is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: tactical combat and historical setting.

Released 22 years after Arx Fatalis.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat69Tone65Visuals62
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Chernobylite

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Chernobylite
Closest on visuals
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst Person
Year 2021Dev The Farm 51 · All In! GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Arx Fatalis does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to a first-person view and horror setting. Where the two diverge is progression and game mode: multiplayer gameplay and base building.

Released 19 years after Arx Fatalis.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Combat80Setting74
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Dying Light

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Dying Light
Closest on setting
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Techland · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~22hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Arx Fatalis does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to horror setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode and progression: ranged combat and co-op play.

Released 13 years after Arx Fatalis.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Setting86Combat64
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Fallout 3

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Fallout 3
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PlayStation 3 · PC

The genre is the same as Arx Fatalis’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings a sandbox world and a sci-fi setting.

Released 6 years after Arx Fatalis.

Genre100Game mode100Combat78Visuals71World66Tone56
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationLootFirst Person
Year 2018Dev Deep Silver · Warhorse StudiosPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Arx Fatalis does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is a medieval setting.

Released 16 years after Arx Fatalis.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression86Combat77
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Murdered: Soul Suspect

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Murdered: Soul Suspect
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Year 2014Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What it holds in common with Arx Fatalis is shape: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. The common ground extends to stealth mechanics and horror setting. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: ranged combat and a third-person camera.

Released 12 years after Arx Fatalis.

Game mode100Tone100World100Genre75Combat66Setting54
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Fallout: New Vegas

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Fallout: New Vegas
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst Person
Year 2010Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Arx Fatalis is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds a first-person view and post-apocalyptic world. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings a sandbox world and ranged combat.

Released 8 years after Arx Fatalis.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71World66Combat65Tone58
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Fallout 4

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Fallout 4
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticExplorationFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~38hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Arx Fatalis and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to a first-person view and post-apocalyptic world. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: a sandbox world and ranged combat.

Released 13 years after Arx Fatalis.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71World66Combat62Tone57

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