8 RPG games like BioShock that you should try

What brings it close to BioShock is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting: a space setting.

What brings it close to BioShock is dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. To that it adds a first-person view and horror setting. They part company on progression and combat: this one brings survival mechanics and a third-person camera.

It shares the essentials of what BioShock does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is progression and game mode: post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay.

If BioShock worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. To that it adds a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings a cyberpunk setting.

It shares the essentials of what BioShock does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: a cyberpunk setting.

What brings it close to BioShock is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. To that it adds a first-person view and a sci-fi setting. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings magic-based combat.

If BioShock worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, the same is here. To that it adds a first-person view and single-player focus. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings fantasy world.

If BioShock worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: a cyberpunk setting.