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12 Games like God of War II on Xbox that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to God of War II down to the 12 that fit the “Xbox” category. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, Immortals Fenyx Rising and Rise of the Argonauts top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to God of War II.

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Year 2007Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio
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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to God of War II is Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Immortals Fenyx Rising and Rise of the Argonauts follow close behind.

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The best games like God of War II on Xbox

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to God of War II. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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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Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

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Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeFantasyHistoricalMythologyLootSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2010Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If God of War II worked for you because of melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is combat: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 3 years after God of War II.

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Immortals Fenyx Rising

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Immortals Fenyx Rising
Closest on combat
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicMythologyFantasyHistoricalSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2020Dev Ubisoft Québec · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

If God of War II worked for you because of melee combat, a mythological setting and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on skill tree progression and a third-person camera. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and 3D presentation.

Released 13 years after God of War II.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals66Progression45
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Rise of the Argonauts

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Rise of the Argonauts
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyHistoricalMythologyThird Person
Year 2008Dev Liquid Entertainment · CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to God of War II is melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to a third-person camera.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
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Hogwarts Legacy

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Hogwarts Legacy
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasySkill TreeThird Person
Year 2023Dev Avalanche Software · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~30hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what God of War II does: magic-based combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: exploration and discovery.

Released 16 years after God of War II.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression50Setting47
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GreedFall

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GreedFall
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasySkill TreeThird Person
Year 2019Dev Spiders · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what God of War II does: melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds skill tree progression and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings exploration and discovery.

Released 12 years after God of War II.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression53Setting43
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Bound By Flame

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Bound By Flame
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasySkill TreeThird Person
Year 2014Dev Spiders · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to God of War II is melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: crafting mechanics.

Released 7 years after God of War II.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression45Setting43
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Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

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Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMythologyFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Year 2017Dev Ninja TheoryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Its point of contact with God of War II is melee combat, a mythological setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is combat: deep simulation and strong narrative focus.

Released 10 years after God of War II.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting88Combat54
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X-Blades

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X-Blades
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyThird Person
Year 2007Dev Gaijin Entertainment · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If God of War II worked for you because of melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: an anime aesthetic.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting35
Details →1/1 agree it's a good match
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasyThird Person
Year 2015Dev CD PROJEKT REDPlaytime ~43hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what God of War II does: magic-based combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings exploration and discovery, and a medieval setting.

Released 8 years after God of War II.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting33Progression0
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Onimusha: Warlords

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Onimusha: Warlords
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Year 2001Dev Capcom · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside God of War II, and so does melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Setting72Combat66Visuals66
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Zenless Zone Zero

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Zenless Zone Zero
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonSci-FiFree to Play
Year 2024Dev miHoYoOn Xbox · Android · PC

With God of War II it shares fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

Released 17 years after God of War II.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting33
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NINJA GAIDEN 4

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NINJA GAIDEN 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird Person
Year 2025Dev Platinum Games · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With God of War II it shares single-player focus and a third-person camera.

Released 18 years after God of War II.

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