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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mass Effect 3 down to the 43 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2 and Deadpool top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mass Effect 3.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
Tags
NarrativeDarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2012Dev BioWare

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Mass Effect 3 is Mass Effect — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Mass Effect 2 and Deadpool follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Mass Effect 3

43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mass Effect 3. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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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Mass Effect

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Mass Effect
Closest on genre
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpaceSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2007Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

What brings it close to Mass Effect 3 is strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and setting. Both also lean on skill tree progression and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and open world exploration.

Same studio: BioWare.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Tone88Progression86
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Mass Effect 2

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

If Mass Effect 3 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. Both also lean on single-player focus and skill tree progression. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is exploration and discovery.

Same studio: BioWare.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Tone89Progression81
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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

If Mass Effect 3 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode: fighting mechanics.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode53
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Daemon X Machina

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Daemon X Machina
Closest on progression
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2019Dev Marvelous First Studio · XSEED GamesOn PC · Switch

What brings it close to Mass Effect 3 is melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and progression. Both also lean on a third-person camera and skill tree progression. The distance is in setting — its own ground is an anime aesthetic.

Released 7 years after Mass Effect 3.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Game mode82Setting40
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Dead Rising 4

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Dead Rising 4
Closest on game mode
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkThird Person
Year 2016Dev Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, Inc. · CapcomOn PC · Xbox

If Mass Effect 3 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: exploration and discovery, and horror setting.

Released 4 years after Mass Effect 3.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone61Setting0
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Gotham Knights

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Gotham Knights
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
Co-opSoloOnlineMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2022Dev WB Games Montréal · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Mass Effect 3 does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and co-op play. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is combat and progression: exploration and discovery, and stealth mechanics.

Released 10 years after Mass Effect 3.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Progression63Combat56
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Dead Rising 2

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Dead Rising 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2010Dev Blue Castle Games · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

What brings it close to Mass Effect 3 is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on skill tree progression and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and horror setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Progression43
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Marvel's Avengers

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Marvel's Avengers
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeSci-FiThird Person
Year 2020Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Mass Effect 3 does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in progression and setting — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and fantasy world.

Released 8 years after Mass Effect 3.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone86Setting48
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Attack on Titan

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Attack on Titan
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Year 2016Dev Omega Force · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Mass Effect 3 does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: exploration and discovery, and an anime aesthetic.

Released 4 years after Mass Effect 3.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting0
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Monster Hunter Wilds

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Monster Hunter Wilds
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2025Dev CapcomPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Mass Effect 3 is strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on skill tree progression and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world.

Released 13 years after Mass Effect 3.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression72Tone59
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Enshrouded

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Enshrouded
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2024Dev Keen GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

On paper it is what Mass Effect 3 is — melee combat, single-player focus and skill tree progression — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings exploration and discovery, and fantasy world.

Released 12 years after Mass Effect 3.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals69Progression30Setting0
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

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The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person
Year 2022Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Mass Effect 3 is strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is horror setting.

Released 10 years after Mass Effect 3.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode87Setting0
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LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiSpaceThird Person
Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

If Mass Effect 3 worked for you because of melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and offline play.

Released 4 years after Mass Effect 3.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode69Progression0
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Assassin's Creed Unity

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Assassin's Creed Unity
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Mass Effect 3 and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and skill tree progression. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: stealth mechanics and historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone85Combat49Progression47
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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2017Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

Genre puts it alongside Mass Effect 3, and so does melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a third-person camera and skill tree progression. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is fantasy world and offline play.

Released 5 years after Mass Effect 3.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode69Progression60Setting45

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