Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition 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.
The short version
- Closest match: Fallout 3, which made by the same studio, Bethesda Game Studios.
- Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition is tagged Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Moddable, First-Person, Sci-fi, FPS 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.
- 7 are from the same studio: Fallout 3, Fallout 4, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition, Starfield, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009), The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
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
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Fallout 3
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bethesda Game Studios; both post-apocalyptic, open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 12 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, RPG and Exploration; released around the same time (2008).
Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.
Fallout 3 at a glance Released 2008 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 22,174 Price $9.99 Post-apocalypticRPGExplorationFirst-PersonSci-fiModdableFPSShooter
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Fallout 4
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bethesda Game Studios; both post-apocalyptic, open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 12 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Exploration and RPG.
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
Fallout 4 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 428,604 Price $19.99 Post-apocalypticExplorationRPGShooterFirst-PersonStory RichSci-fiFPS
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Fallout: New Vegas
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 12 player tags including RPG, Post-apocalyptic and Moddable; published by the same company; released around the same time (2010).
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Fallout: New Vegas at a glance Released 2010 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 96% positive of 261,194 Price $9.99 RPGPost-apocalypticModdableStory RichExplorationFirst-PersonFPSSci-fi
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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bethesda Game Studios; both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including RPG, Great Soundtrack and Moddable; released around the same time (2009).
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 28,571 Price $14.99 RPGGreat SoundtrackModdableFirst-PersonCult ClassicExplorationStory RichSandbox
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Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Post-apocalyptic and Story Rich; published by the same company; released around the same time (2009).
Fallout® 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed game that took RPG'ing out of the dungeons and into a dynamic, apocalyptic retro-future. It's been 80 long years since your ancestors trod across the wastelands.
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game at a glance Released 2009 Studio Black Isle Studios Player sentiment 94% positive of 17,454 Price $9.99 RPGPost-apocalypticStory RichSci-fiExplorationGreat SoundtrackReplay ValueSandbox
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Starfield
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bethesda Game Studios; both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Exploration.
Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.
Starfield at a glance Released 2023 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 57% positive of 175,175 Price $49.99 RPGSci-fiExplorationFirst-PersonStory RichThird PersonAction RPGModdable
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bethesda Game Studios; both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Moddable and First-Person; released around the same time (2009).
PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009) at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 52,982 Price $14.99 RPGModdableFirst-PersonExplorationGreat SoundtrackStory RichSandboxAction RPG
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Terminator: Resistance
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Post-apocalyptic and Sci-fi.
Terminator: Resistance, is a first-person shooter set during the 'Future War' scenario that was only glimpsed at in the iconic films, 'THE TERMINATOR' and 'T2: JUDGMENT DAY'. The machines are destined to lose, but at what cost?
Terminator: Resistance at a glance Released 2019 Studio Teyon Player sentiment 92% positive of 18,564 Price $7.99 FPSPost-apocalypticSci-fiFirst-PersonRPGStory RichShooterGreat Soundtrack
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Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, RPG and Post-apocalyptic.
Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Guerrilla Player sentiment 88% positive of 128,210 Price Not listed Story RichRPGPost-apocalypticSci-fiThird PersonExplorationAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Exploration, RPG and Post-apocalyptic.
Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition at a glance Released 2024 Studio Guerrilla Player sentiment 88% positive of 30,267 Price $59.99 ExplorationRPGPost-apocalypticStory RichThird PersonSci-fiAction RPGGreat Soundtrack
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Post-apocalyptic and Shooter.
Enter the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone — a vast open world where anomalies, mutants, and rivals stand in your way. Explore, scavenge, and try to survive in this brutal and dangerous land. Evolving with every update, now overhauled and crowned with UPDATE 2.0.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl at a glance Released 2024 Studio GSC Game World Player sentiment 80% positive of 138,669 Price $41.99 FPSPost-apocalypticShooterExplorationRPGStory RichFirst-PersonSci-fi
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bethesda Game Studios; both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Moddable and First-Person; released around the same time (2011).
EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim at a glance Released 2011 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 317,769 Price $19.99 RPGModdableFirst-PersonStory RichGreat SoundtrackSandboxAction RPGThird Person
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Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including RPG, FPS and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2007).
The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 95% positive of 15,619 Price $6.99 RPGFPSSci-fiCult ClassicStory RichGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonModdable
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009)
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Moddable and First-Person; published by the same company; released around the same time (2009).
PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Deluxe Edition, released in 2009.---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009) at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios® Player sentiment 95% positive of 52,989 Price $19.99 RPGModdableFirst-PersonExplorationGreat SoundtrackStory RichSandboxAction RPG
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Deus Ex
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including RPG, FPS and Sci-fi.
The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.
Deus Ex at a glance Released 2000 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 95% positive of 15,619 Price $6.99 RPGFPSSci-fiCult ClassicStory RichGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonModdable
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Shooter and Exploration; released around the same time (2008).
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the prequel chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy. With the ability to directly influence the balance of power through Faction Wars, step into the boots of Scar — a seasoned mercenary, able to somehow survive deadly Emissions.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky at a glance Released 2008 Studio GSC Game World Player sentiment 56% positive of 3,429 Price $13.39 RPGShooterExplorationFPSFirst-PersonPost-apocalypticSci-fiStory Rich
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Gothic 3
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Third Person and Great Soundtrack; 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 RPGThird PersonGreat SoundtrackStory RichAction RPGSandboxFirst-PersonReplay Value
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Why it matched: made by the same studio, 4J Studios; both open world, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Exploration and Action RPG; released around the same time (2006).
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion at a glance Released 2006 Studio 4J Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 70,052 Price $49.99 RPGExplorationAction RPGFirst-PersonThird PersonStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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Biomutant
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Post-apocalyptic and Third Person.
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
Biomutant at a glance Released 2021 Studio Experiment 101 Player sentiment 66% positive of 20,181 Price $39.99 RPGPost-apocalypticThird PersonExplorationAction RPGStory RichSci-fi
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Mass Effect (2007)
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Story Rich; released around the same time (2008).
As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.
Mass Effect (2007) at a glance Released 2008 Studio BioWare Player sentiment 94% positive of 16,574 Price $29.99 RPGSci-fiStory RichGreat SoundtrackThird PersonShooterAction RPG
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Metro: Last Light
Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, FPS and Story Rich; released around the same time (2013).
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.
Metro: Last Light at a glance Released 2013 Studio 4A Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 81,499 Price $19.99 Post-apocalypticFPSStory RichFirst-PersonShooterSci-fi
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STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Sci-fi and Story Rich; released around the same time (2009).
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic at a glance Released 2009 Studio BioWare Player sentiment 91% positive of 33,917 Price $9.99 RPGSci-fiStory RichThird PersonExplorationGreat SoundtrackModdable
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STAR WARS Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Sci-fi, FPS and Third Person; released around the same time (2009).
The Legacy of Star Wars Dark Forces™ and Star Wars® Jedi Knight lives on in the intense first-person action of Jedi Outcast.
STAR WARS Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast at a glance Released 2009 Studio Raven Software Player sentiment 91% positive of 4,951 Price $9.99 Sci-fiFPSThird PersonShooterStory RichFirst-PersonCult ClassicGreat Soundtrack
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Prey
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Sci-fi, FPS and First-Person; published by the same company.
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
Prey at a glance Released 2017 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 54,539 Price $29.99 Sci-fiFPSFirst-PersonStory RichExplorationRPGGreat Soundtrack
Common questions
What game is most like Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition?
Fallout 3, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Bethesda Game Studios. 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 Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition" 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 Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition. 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.
What else did the makers of Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition do?
Fallout 3, Fallout 4, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition, Starfield, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009), The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion are also from Bethesda Game Studios, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
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.