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We filtered the 31 games similar to The Forgotten City down to the 17 that fit the “PC” category. Absolver, Lost Judgment and DC Universe Online top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Forgotten City.

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Narrative
Year 2021Dev Modern Storyteller

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to The Forgotten City is Absolver — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. Lost Judgment and DC Universe Online follow close behind.

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The best games like The Forgotten City on PC

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Forgotten City. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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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Absolver

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Absolver
Closest overall match
RPG
NarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSolo
Year 2017Dev Sloclap · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Same family as The Forgotten City: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and fantasy world. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is punishing difficulty and a third-person camera.

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Lost Judgment

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Lost Judgment
Closest on progression
RPG
NarrativeOpen WorldExplorationSoloMelee
Year 2021Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as The Forgotten City’s, and with it deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and a contemporary setting.

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DC Universe Online

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DC Universe Online
RPG
Open WorldFantasyExplorationMultiplayerCo-op
Year 2011Dev Daybreak Games Company · Daybreak Game CompanyPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as The Forgotten City’s, and with it deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: skill tree progression and a third-person camera.

It predates The Forgotten City by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Two Worlds Epic Edition

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Two Worlds Epic Edition
RPG
Open WorldFantasyExplorationSoloMultiplayer
Year 2009Dev Reality PumpPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The genre is the same as The Forgotten City’s, and with it deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a medieval setting and a third-person camera.

It predates The Forgotten City by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Wuthering Waves

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Wuthering Waves
RPG
Open WorldFantasyExplorationSoloCo-op
Year 2024Dev Kuro GamesOn Xbox · Android · PC

Shelved next to The Forgotten City for good reason: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting and a third-person camera.

Released 3 years after The Forgotten City.

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Where Winds Meet

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Where Winds Meet
RPG
Open WorldFantasyExplorationSoloMultiplayer
Year 2024Dev Everstone Studio · NetEase GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

On paper it is what The Forgotten City is — deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: historical setting and a third-person camera.

Released 3 years after The Forgotten City.

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Yakuza Kiwami

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Yakuza Kiwami
RPG
Open WorldExplorationSoloMultiplayerThird Person
Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PlayStation 3 · PS4

With The Forgotten City it shares exploration and discovery, deep RPG systems, and open world exploration. Where the two diverge is visuals: a third-person camera.

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2
RPG
Open WorldExplorationSoloMeleeStealth
Year 2014Dev Beenox · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The thread back to The Forgotten City runs through exploration and discovery, deep RPG systems, and open world exploration. Where the two diverge is visuals: a third-person camera.

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Smuta

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Smuta
RPG
Open WorldExplorationSoloHistoricalThird Person
Year 2024Dev Cyberia NovaOn PC

Shelved next to The Forgotten City for good reason: exploration and discovery, deep RPG systems, and open world exploration. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is historical setting and a third-person camera.

Released 3 years after The Forgotten City.

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Pirates of the Caribbean

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Pirates of the Caribbean
RPG
Open WorldExplorationSoloHistoricalThird Person
Year 2003Dev Akella · Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

Same family as The Forgotten City: exploration and discovery, deep RPG systems, and open world exploration. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings historical setting and a third-person camera.

It predates The Forgotten City by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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Final Fantasy VII Remake

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Final Fantasy VII Remake
RPG
FantasySoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticThird Person
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

Same family as The Forgotten City: deep RPG systems and fantasy world. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a sci-fi setting and a third-person camera.

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Lil Gator Game

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Lil Gator Game
RPG
SoloMeleeCasualCozyRelaxing
Year 2022Dev MegaWobble · Playtonic FriendsPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Nintendo

Shelved next to The Forgotten City for good reason: deep RPG systems. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and 3D presentation.

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Yakuza Kiwami 2

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Yakuza Kiwami 2
RPG
SoloMultiplayerThird Person
Year 2017Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

The thread back to The Forgotten City runs through deep RPG systems. Where the two diverge is visuals: a third-person camera.

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East Trade Tycoon: Inheritance

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East Trade Tycoon: Inheritance
RPG
Solo
Year 2022Dev Kinky Lemur GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Held in common with The Forgotten City: deep RPG systems. It sets itself apart with single-player focus.

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Vigil: Blood Bitterness

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Vigil: Blood Bitterness
RPG
SoloDarkHorror
Year 2007Dev FreegamerPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Shelved next to The Forgotten City for good reason: deep RPG systems. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

It predates The Forgotten City by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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