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If Overlord: Raising Hell left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration — and the NextGameLike editorial team ranks them by a similarity score computed across 14 attributes. Brütal Legend comes closest (95/100).

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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2008Dev Triumph Studios
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The closest game to Overlord: Raising Hell is Brütal Legend — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Overlord and Overlord II follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Overlord: Raising Hell

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Overlord: Raising Hell. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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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Brütal Legend

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Brütal Legend
Closest on genre
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2009Dev Double Fine Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

Matches like this one are rare: it meets Overlord: Raising Hell on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone: deep simulation.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100
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Overlord

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Overlord
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2007Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

The resemblance to Overlord: Raising Hell is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. It sets itself apart with magic-based combat and a sci-fi setting.

Same studio: Triumph Studios.

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Overlord II

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Overlord II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2009Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Matches like this one are rare: it meets Overlord: Raising Hell on genre, tone and setting. Both also lean on a third-person camera and fantasy world. The distance is in combat — its own ground is magic-based combat.

Same studio: Triumph Studios.

Genre100Tone100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals100
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Darksiders: Warmastered Edition

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Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2016Dev Kaiko · Nordic Games GroupOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

If Overlord: Raising Hell worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty.

Released 8 years after Overlord: Raising Hell.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone78
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LEGO Marvel's Avengers

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LEGO Marvel's Avengers
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Overlord: Raising Hell does: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and co-op play.

Released 8 years after Overlord: Raising Hell.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting68
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DmC: Devil May Cry

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DmC: Devil May Cry
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Year 2013Dev Ninja Theory · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

What brings it close to Overlord: Raising Hell is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. To that it adds single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode: this one brings fighting mechanics.

Released 5 years after Overlord: Raising Hell.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode56
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Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™

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

It shares the essentials of what Overlord: Raising Hell does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings stealth mechanics and historical setting.

Released 9 years after Overlord: Raising Hell.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals65
8

Deadpool

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NGL84
Deadpool
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person
Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Overlord: Raising Hell is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds a third-person camera. Its own ground is shooting mechanics.

Released 5 years after Overlord: Raising Hell.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100
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Alice: Madness Returns

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Alice: Madness Returns
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Year 2011Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Overlord: Raising Hell’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on a third-person camera and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is horror setting and a first-person view.

Released 3 years after Overlord: Raising Hell.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals67Setting59Game mode57
10

LEGO® The Incredibles

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LEGO® The Incredibles
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2018Dev TT Fusion · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Overlord: Raising Hell worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode: this one brings offline play.

Released 10 years after Overlord: Raising Hell.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode50
11

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

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Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2004Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Matches like this one are rare: it meets Overlord: Raising Hell on genre, combat and tone. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: a mythological setting.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals100
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Prototype 2

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

What brings it close to Overlord: Raising Hell 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 single-player focus. The distance is in setting and world — its own ground is a sandbox world and horror setting.

Released 4 years after Overlord: Raising Hell.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Combat86
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Rune

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Rune
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkFantasyThird Person
Year 2000Dev Human Head Studios · Nine RealmsOn Linux · PC · Mac

If Overlord: Raising Hell worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and single-player focus. It sets itself apart with a mythological setting.

It predates Overlord: Raising Hell by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone82Setting75
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Cat Quest

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Cat Quest
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev The GentlebrosOn PS4 · Linux · Android

If Overlord: Raising Hell worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings loot and gear systems, and cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 9 years after Overlord: Raising Hell.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals80
15

Two Worlds II HD

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Two Worlds II HD
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2010Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

It shares the essentials of what Overlord: Raising Hell does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Its own ground is magic-based combat and a medieval setting.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Setting83Combat77

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