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24 games like Lord of the Rings: War in the North (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Lord of the Rings: War in the North 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: Middle-earth: Shadow of War, which both open world, fantasy and atmospheric.
Lord of the Rings: War in the North is tagged RPG, Action, Co-op, Fantasy, Hack and Slash, Online Co-Op, Third Person, Action RPG 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 Lord of the Rings: War in the North

The five things Steam players tag Lord of the Rings: War in the North 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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Co-op
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Hack and Slash

Lord of the Rings: War in the North at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (81% of 9,566)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	Not listed

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
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.
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 Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Open World, Action, RPG, Singleplayer, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGFantasyThird PersonGoreHack and SlashAction RPGMedieval
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2
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG.
The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning at a glance
Released Not recorded Studio Big Huge Games
Player sentiment 88% positive of 13,009 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 13,009)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Open World, Singleplayer, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGFantasyAction RPGThird PersonHack and SlashControllerFemale Protagonist
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3
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Third Person and RPG; released around the same time (2014).
Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Feral Interactive
Player sentiment 93% positive of 96,948 Price $3.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 96,948)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:FantasyThird PersonRPGAction RPGHack and SlashGore
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4
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2014).
Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 87% positive of 85,571 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 85,571)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Co-op, Fantasy
Why players like it: MMORPG, RPG, Massively Multiplayer, Character Customization, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGFantasyThird PersonOnline Co-OpAction RPGFemale Protagonist
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5
Two Worlds Epic Edition
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).
... 300 years after Aziraal has been banished, a brother and sister are drawn into the conflict which has flared up between the Orcs and the free world. Kyra, the hero's younger sister, suddenly disappears in mysterious circumstances.«...If my family really belongs to the chosen ones, why then have we always been as poor as church mice?
Two Worlds Epic Edition at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Reality Pump Studios
Player sentiment 78% positive of 5,919 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 5,919)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Action, Co-op, Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGFantasyThird PersonMedievalAction RPGHack and Slash
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6
Two Worlds II HD
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).
Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.
Two Worlds II HD at a glance
Released 2011 Studio Reality Pump Studios
Player sentiment 64% positive of 7,019 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: Mixed (64% of 7,019)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Action, Co-op, Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Third Person, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGFantasyThird PersonAction RPGHack and SlashMedieval
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7
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 Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy, Hack and Slash
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 Lord of the Rings: War in the North:Hack and SlashThird PersonFantasyControllerAction RPGGoreRPG
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8
God of War
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, RPG and Hack and Slash.
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
God of War at a glance
Released 2005 Studio Santa Monica Studio
Player sentiment 96% positive of 184,172 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 184,172)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Mythology, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:Third PersonRPGHack and SlashFantasyAction RPGGore
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9
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 Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Historical, Souls-like, Spectacle fighter, Hack and Slash, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:Hack and SlashThird PersonAction RPGFantasyRPGFemale Protagonist
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10
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Hack and Slash, RPG and Third Person; released around the same time (2015).
The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Gunfire Games
Player sentiment 79% positive of 20,677 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 20,677)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Hack and Slash, Adventure, RPG, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:Hack and SlashRPGThird PersonFantasyAction RPGGoreController
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11
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG.
Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 83% positive of 57,999 Price $34.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 57,999)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 5 of 5 — RPG, Action, Co-op, Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, JRPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGFantasyAction RPGThird PersonHack and SlashOnline Co-Op
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12
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG.
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning at a glance
Released 2020 Studio KAIKO
Player sentiment 77% positive of 8,147 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 8,147)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: RPG, Action, Fantasy, Action RPG, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGFantasyAction RPGHack and SlashThird PersonGore
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13
Gothic Playable Teaser
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Third Person and Medieval.
The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by an implacable horde of orcs. King Rhobar II, in need of a large quantity of magical ore in order to forge powerful weapons, operates the Khorinis mines with all available prisoners.
Gothic Playable Teaser at a glance
Released 2019 Studio THQ Nordic Barcelona
Player sentiment 70% positive of 15,216 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (70% of 15,216)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Singleplayer, Gothic, Atmospheric, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGThird PersonMedievalGoreFantasyAction RPG
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14
Swords of Legends Online
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Action RPG, Fantasy and RPG.
Swords of Legends Online is an action MMORPG set in a breathtaking fantasy world with sophisticated combat mechanics and a unique storyline based on Chinese mythology.
Swords of Legends Online at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Wangyuan Shengtang Entertainment Technology CO.
Player sentiment 67% positive of 5,795 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: Mixed (67% of 5,795)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Co-op, Fantasy
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Open World, Character Customization, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:Action RPGFantasyRPGThird PersonOnline Co-OpFemale Protagonist
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15
Viking: Battle for Asgard
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 (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 Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Hack and Slash, Vikings, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:Hack and SlashThird PersonFantasyControllerRPGGoreAction RPG
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16
Wayfinder
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Action RPG, Online Co-Op and Third Person.
Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.
Wayfinder at a glance
Released 2024 Studio Airship Syndicate
Player sentiment 60% positive of 26,754 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (60% of 26,754)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Co-op, Fantasy
Why players like it: Action RPG, Online Co-Op, Loot, Dungeon Crawler, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:Action RPGOnline Co-OpThird PersonRPGControllerFantasy
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17
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2015).
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at a glance
Released 2015 Studio CD Projekt RED
Player sentiment 97% positive of 885,535 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 885,535)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Mature — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGFantasyThird PersonMedievalAction RPG
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18
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG; 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 28,571)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Classic, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGFantasyAction RPGMedievalThird Person
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19
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Medieval; 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 52,982)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGFantasyMedievalAction RPGThird Person
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20
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Medieval; 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 317,769)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Fantasy, Adventure, Dragons — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGFantasyMedievalAction RPGThird Person
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21
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009)
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Medieval; 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
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 52,989)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGFantasyMedievalAction RPGThird Person
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22
Brutal Legend
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Hack and Slash, Third Person and Fantasy; released around the same time (2013).
Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.
Brutal Legend at a glance
Released 2013 Studio Double Fine Productions
Player sentiment 93% positive of 20,415 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 20,415)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Comedy, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:Hack and SlashThird PersonFantasyRPGAction RPG
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23
Fable - The Lost Chapters
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 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 Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGFantasyThird PersonAction RPGMedieval
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24
The Witcher
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2007).
Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.
The Witcher at a glance
Released 2007 Studio CD Projekt RED
Player sentiment 89% positive of 87,344 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 87,344)
Matches Lord of the Rings: War in the North on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Story Rich, Mature, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Lord of the Rings: War in the North:RPGFantasyThird PersonMedievalAction RPG
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Middle-earth: Shadow of War at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Monolith Productions
Player sentiment	89% positive of 116,690	Price	$4.99

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning at a glance
Released	Not recorded	Studio	Big Huge Games
Player sentiment	88% positive of 13,009	Price	Not listed

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Feral Interactive
Player sentiment	93% positive of 96,948	Price	$3.99

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	87% positive of 85,571	Price	$19.99

Two Worlds Epic Edition at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	Reality Pump Studios
Player sentiment	78% positive of 5,919	Price	$14.99

Two Worlds II HD at a glance
Released	2011	Studio	Reality Pump Studios
Player sentiment	64% positive of 7,019	Price	$24.99

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

God of War at a glance
Released	2005	Studio	Santa Monica Studio
Player sentiment	96% positive of 184,172	Price	$49.99

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

Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Gunfire Games
Player sentiment	79% positive of 20,677	Price	$29.99

FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	83% positive of 57,999	Price	$34.99

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	KAIKO
Player sentiment	77% positive of 8,147	Price	$39.99

Gothic Playable Teaser at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	THQ Nordic Barcelona
Player sentiment	70% positive of 15,216	Price	Not listed

Swords of Legends Online at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Wangyuan Shengtang Entertainment Technology CO.
Player sentiment	67% positive of 5,795	Price	Not listed

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

Wayfinder at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	Airship Syndicate
Player sentiment	60% positive of 26,754	Price	$24.99

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	CD Projekt RED
Player sentiment	97% positive of 885,535	Price	$49.99

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

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

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim at a glance
Released	2011	Studio	Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment	95% positive of 317,769	Price	$19.99

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

Brutal Legend at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	Double Fine Productions
Player sentiment	93% positive of 20,415	Price	$14.99

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

The Witcher at a glance
Released	2007	Studio	CD Projekt RED
Player sentiment	89% positive of 87,344	Price	$9.99

Common questions

What game is most like Lord of the Rings: War in the North?

Middle-earth: Shadow of War, on the evidence we have. It both open world, fantasy and atmospheric. 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 Lord of the Rings: War in the North" 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 Lord of the Rings: War in the North. 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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