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24 games like Brutal Legend (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Brutal Legend on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

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The short version

Closest match: Overlord II, which both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy.
Brutal Legend is tagged Action, Comedy, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World, Music, Hack and Slash, Strategy by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.

Why players value Brutal Legend

The five things Steam players tag Brutal Legend with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

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Comedy
Adventure
Great Soundtrack
Open World

Brutal Legend at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (93% of 20,415)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$14.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

1
Overlord II
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Funny; released around the same time (2009).
Overlord II, sequel to the critically acclaimed cult hit, sees the return of the chaotic Minions and their new Dark Master. Bigger, badder and more beautifully destructive, Overlord 2 has a Glorious Empire to smash, a massive Netherworld to revive, Minion mounts to mobilize, a trio of mistresses to woo, War Machines to crush opposition...
Overlord II at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Triumph Studios
Player sentiment 89% positive of 4,978 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 4,978)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Comedy, Adventure, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Villain Protagonist, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Dark Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $9.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGFantasyFunnyComedyThird PersonStrategyAction RPGAction-Adventure
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2
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2017).
Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Monolith Productions
Player sentiment 89% positive of 116,690 Price $4.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 116,690)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Open World
Why players like it: Open World, Action, RPG, Singleplayer, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $4.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGFantasyThird PersonHack and SlashAction RPGStrategy
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3
Lego The Hobbit
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Funny, Fantasy and Comedy; released around the same time (2014).
Reclaim the Lost Kingdom brick by brick! Join Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin and his company of Dwarves in an epic adventure across Middle-earth to recapture the Lonely Mountain in the most expansive LEGO game to date.
Lego The Hobbit at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Traveller's Tales
Player sentiment 81% positive of 10,652 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 10,652)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Comedy, Adventure, Open World
Why players like it: LEGO, Adventure, Action, Local Co-Op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Brutal Legend:FunnyFantasyComedyThird PersonRPGStrategy
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4
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2014).
Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more.
Dragon Age: Inquisition at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 76% positive of 21,376 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 21,376)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Character Customization, Open World, Choices Matter, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $39.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGFantasyThird PersonAction RPGStrategyGreat Soundtrack
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5
Tales of Zestiria
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG; released around the same time (2015).
In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim.
Tales of Zestiria at a glance
Released 2015 Studio BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc.
Player sentiment 80% positive of 9,312 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 9,312)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: JRPG, Anime, RPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $49.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGFantasyAction RPGGreat SoundtrackAction-AdventureHack and SlashThird Person
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6
Dragon Age Inquisition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.
Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more.
Dragon Age Inquisition at a glance
Released 2020 Studio BioWare
Player sentiment 76% positive of 21,380 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 21,380)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Character Customization, Open World, Choices Matter, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $39.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGFantasyThird PersonAction RPGStrategyGreat Soundtrack
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7
Fable Anniversary
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG; released around the same time (2014).
FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.
Fable Anniversary at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Lionhead Studios
Player sentiment 86% positive of 16,542 Price $10.49
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 16,542)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 5 of 5 — Action, Comedy, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Adventure, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $10.49 — $4.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGFantasyAction RPGThird PersonComedyGreat SoundtrackFunny
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8
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Action RPG and Action-Adventure.
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an ARPG rooted in Chinese history and mythology. Players take on the role of Taishi Zhao, a calm and reliable swordsman who was accidentally involved in a tragic fate. To protect his beloved family, he starts a journey in this chaotic realm to find the truth.
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII at a glance
Released 2020 Studio SOFTSTAR
Player sentiment 63% positive of 9,575 Price $34.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (63% of 9,575)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Martial Arts, Historical, Singleplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $34.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGAction RPGAction-AdventureThird PersonHack and SlashFantasyGreat Soundtrack
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9
SpellForce 3 Reforced
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Strategy and RTS; released around the same time (2017).
SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!
SpellForce 3 Reforced at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Grimlore Games
Player sentiment 77% positive of 7,931 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 7,931)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Strategy, RTS, Fantasy, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $39.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGStrategyRTSFantasyGreat Soundtrack
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10
Fable
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG.
FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.
Fable at a glance
Released 2007 Studio Lionhead Studios
Player sentiment 86% positive of 16,533 Price $10.49
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 16,533)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 5 of 5 — Action, Comedy, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Adventure, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $10.49 — $4.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, motion sickness and comfort, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGFantasyAction RPGThird PersonComedyGreat SoundtrackFunny
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11
Viking: Battle for Asgard
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Hack and Slash, Third Person and Fantasy; released around the same time (2012).
A fierce struggle is taking place within Asgard, the realm of the Norse Gods.
Viking: Battle for Asgard at a glance
Released 2012 Studio Creative Assembly, PC Port - Hardlight
Player sentiment 51% positive of 2,403 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.9/10 · Steam: Mixed (51% of 2,403)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Open World
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Hack and Slash, Vikings, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:Hack and SlashThird PersonFantasyStrategyRPGAction RPG
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12
Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Comedy, Funny and Fantasy; released around the same time (2011).
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will allow fans to explore endlessly and laugh their way through the Star Wars galaxy in the most humorous, accessible and action-packed LEGO game to date.
Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars at a glance
Released 2011 Studio Traveller's Tales
Player sentiment 95% positive of 9,285 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 9,285)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 5 of 5 — Action, Comedy, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: LEGO, Action, Adventure, Local Co-Op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Brutal Legend:ComedyFunnyFantasyStrategyThird PersonGreat Soundtrack
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13
Fable - The Lost Chapters
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2011).
Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?
Fable - The Lost Chapters at a glance
Released 2011 Studio Lionhead Studios
Player sentiment 92% positive of 8,277 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 8,277)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 5 of 5 — Action, Comedy, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $9.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGFantasyThird PersonGreat SoundtrackAction RPGComedy
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14
Risen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Gothic and Fantasy; released around the same time (2009).
Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
Risen at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Piranha Bytes
Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,815 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 10,815)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Gothic, Fantasy, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGGothicFantasyThird PersonAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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15
Darksiders
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Hack and Slash, Third Person and Fantasy; released around the same time (2010).
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.
Darksiders at a glance
Released 2010 Studio Vigil Games
Player sentiment 89% positive of 12,912 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 12,912)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Open World
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Hack and Slash, Third Person, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:Hack and SlashThird PersonFantasyAction RPGAction-AdventureRPGBeat 'em up
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16
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG; released around the same time (2016).
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Capcom
Player sentiment 88% positive of 49,002 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 49,002)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Character Customization, Fantasy, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $29.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGFantasyAction RPGThird PersonGreat SoundtrackHack and Slash
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17
Divine Divinity
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG; released around the same time (2012).
Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.
Divine Divinity at a glance
Released 2012 Studio Larian Studios
Player sentiment 88% positive of 4,038 Price $5.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 4,038)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Isometric, Classic, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $5.99 — $9.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGFantasyAction RPGHack and SlashGreat SoundtrackFunny
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18
LIZARDS MUST DIE
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Hack and Slash, Third Person and Action RPG.
The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
LIZARDS MUST DIE at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Smola Game Studio
Player sentiment 96% positive of 26,441 Price $3.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 26,441)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 2 of 5 — Action, Open World
Why players like it: Historical, Souls-like, Spectacle fighter, Hack and Slash, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $3.99 — $11.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:Hack and SlashThird PersonAction RPGFantasyAction-AdventureRPG
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19
Gothic 3
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2009).
A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.
Gothic 3 at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Piranha Bytes
Player sentiment 82% positive of 12,375 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 12,375)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Action, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGFantasyThird PersonGothicGreat SoundtrackAction RPG
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20
Hogwarts Legacy
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, RPG and Third Person.
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Hogwarts Legacy at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Avalanche Software
Player sentiment 90% positive of 371,874 Price $5.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 371,874)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: Magic, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $5.99 — $9.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:FantasyRPGThird PersonAction-AdventureAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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21
Risen 2: Dark Waters
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Third Person and Fantasy; released around the same time (2012).
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
Risen 2: Dark Waters at a glance
Released 2012 Studio Piranha Bytes
Player sentiment 80% positive of 6,790 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 6,790)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, Pirates, Open World, Adventure, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $9.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGThird PersonFantasyGothicAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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22
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Great Soundtrack.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,211 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 10,211)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $49.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGFantasyGreat SoundtrackThird PersonStrategy
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23
Final Fantasy XIII
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Great Soundtrack and Fantasy; released around the same time (2009).
Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.
Final Fantasy XIII at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 75% positive of 19,914 Price $15.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 19,914)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Great Soundtrack
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Female Protagonist, Linear, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $15.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGGreat SoundtrackFantasyThird PersonAction RPGStrategy
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24
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG.
Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and, with the help of some new friends, unite his world, saving its people from a terrible evil.
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom at a glance
Released 2018 Studio LEVEL5 Inc.
Player sentiment 84% positive of 11,158 Price $59.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 11,158)
Matches Brutal Legend on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Anime, Adventure, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Brutal Legend: $59.99 — $45.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Brutal Legend:RPGFantasyAction RPGGreat SoundtrackHack and SlashStrategy
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Overlord II at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	Triumph Studios
Player sentiment	89% positive of 4,978	Price	$9.99

Middle-earth: Shadow of War at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Monolith Productions
Player sentiment	89% positive of 116,690	Price	$4.99

Lego The Hobbit at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Traveller's Tales
Player sentiment	81% positive of 10,652	Price	$19.99

Dragon Age: Inquisition at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	76% positive of 21,376	Price	$39.99

Tales of Zestiria at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc.
Player sentiment	80% positive of 9,312	Price	$49.99

Dragon Age Inquisition at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	BioWare
Player sentiment	76% positive of 21,380	Price	$39.99

Fable Anniversary at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Lionhead Studios
Player sentiment	86% positive of 16,542	Price	$10.49

Xuan-Yuan Sword VII at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	SOFTSTAR
Player sentiment	63% positive of 9,575	Price	$34.99

SpellForce 3 Reforced at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Grimlore Games
Player sentiment	77% positive of 7,931	Price	$39.99

Fable at a glance
Released	2007	Studio	Lionhead Studios
Player sentiment	86% positive of 16,533	Price	$10.49

Viking: Battle for Asgard at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	Creative Assembly, PC Port - Hardlight
Player sentiment	51% positive of 2,403	Price	$14.99

Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars at a glance
Released	2011	Studio	Traveller's Tales
Player sentiment	95% positive of 9,285	Price	$19.99

Fable - The Lost Chapters at a glance
Released	2011	Studio	Lionhead Studios
Player sentiment	92% positive of 8,277	Price	$9.99

Risen at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	Piranha Bytes
Player sentiment	89% positive of 10,815	Price	$14.99

Darksiders at a glance
Released	2010	Studio	Vigil Games
Player sentiment	89% positive of 12,912	Price	Not listed

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Capcom
Player sentiment	88% positive of 49,002	Price	$29.99

Divine Divinity at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	Larian Studios
Player sentiment	88% positive of 4,038	Price	$5.99

LIZARDS MUST DIE at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Smola Game Studio
Player sentiment	96% positive of 26,441	Price	$3.99

Gothic 3 at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	Piranha Bytes
Player sentiment	82% positive of 12,375	Price	$19.99

Hogwarts Legacy at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Avalanche Software
Player sentiment	90% positive of 371,874	Price	$5.99

Risen 2: Dark Waters at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	Piranha Bytes
Player sentiment	80% positive of 6,790	Price	$9.99

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	89% positive of 10,211	Price	$49.99

Final Fantasy XIII at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	75% positive of 19,914	Price	$15.99

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	LEVEL5 Inc.
Player sentiment	84% positive of 11,158	Price	$59.99

Common questions

What game is most like Brutal Legend?

Overlord II, on the evidence we have. It both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Brutal Legend" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Brutal Legend. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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