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We filtered the 50 games similar to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy down to the 27 that fit the “PC” category. Deadpool, Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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NarrativeDarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2021Dev Eidos Montreal

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is Deadpool — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 follow close behind.

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The best games like Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy on PC

27 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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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Deadpool

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Deadpool
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings action RPG combat.

It predates Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Mass Effect

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Mass Effect
Closest on setting
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceExplorationThird Person
Year 2007Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is combat and visuals: action RPG combat and skill tree progression.

It predates Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100World100Game mode84Tone79Progression70
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Mass Effect 2

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Mass Effect 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpaceExplorationThird Person
Year 2010Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on combat and progression: this one brings skill tree progression.

It predates Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode84Tone80Visuals64Progression60
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Mount & Blade

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Mount & Blade
Closest on combat
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Taleworlds · Paradox InteractiveOn PC

What brings it close to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and world: a sandbox world and a medieval setting.

It predates Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression82World53
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Sorry We're Closed

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Sorry We're Closed
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person
Year 2024Dev à la mode · Akupara GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

Same family as Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: strong narrative focus, ranged combat and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings horror setting and 3D presentation.

Released 3 years after Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode84Visuals43Setting0
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Mass Effect: Andromeda

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Mass Effect: Andromeda
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiSpaceThird Person
Year 2017Dev BioWare Montréal · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is — a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: co-op play.

Genre100Setting100Game mode66Visuals62
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The First Descendant

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The First Descendant
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonCo-op
Year 2024Dev Nexon Games · Nexon KoreaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy’s, and with it a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings co-op play.

Released 3 years after Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

Genre100Game mode66Visuals62Setting52
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Mount & Blade: Warband

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Mount & Blade: Warband
Closest on progression
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2010Dev TaleWorlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy does: open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and world — its own ground is a sandbox world and a medieval setting.

It predates Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Combat85World55
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Oni

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Oni
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiThird PersonPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2001Dev Rockstar Toronto · Rockstar GamesOn PC · Mac

Genre puts it alongside Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, and so does a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings post-apocalyptic world.

It predates Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode83Visuals62Setting35
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Bayonetta

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Bayonetta
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird PersonFantasy
Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Shelved next to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy for good reason: single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world.

It predates Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode83Visuals62Setting0
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Overlord

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Overlord
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2007Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

What brings it close to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is magic-based combat and fantasy world.

It predates Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals65
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Prototype 2

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Prototype 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2012Dev Radical Entertainment · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: a sandbox world and stealth mechanics.

It predates Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals64World59
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Batman: Arkham Origins

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Batman: Arkham Origins
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2013Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings loot and gear systems.

It predates Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Game mode75Combat74Tone72Visuals64
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Risen

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Risen
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2009Dev Piranha Bytes · Deep SilverOn PC

Shelved next to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world and crafting mechanics.

It predates Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100World100Game mode84Combat78Progression69
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Murdered: Soul Suspect

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

What brings it close to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, tone and world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is horror setting.

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