8 Games like Overlord on PS5 that you should try

On paper it is what Overlord is — open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: a medieval setting and skill tree progression.

It shares the essentials of what Overlord does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: cozy, relaxing feel and post-apocalyptic world.

If Overlord worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and fantasy world. Where the two diverge is game mode and progression: skill tree progression.

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Overlord — the two agree on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is stealth mechanics and historical setting.

If Overlord 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 a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is deep simulation.

With Overlord it shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is combat: co-op play.

What carries over from Overlord is fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode: this one brings free-to-play access.

The thread back to Overlord runs through a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is shooting mechanics and co-op play.