Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor 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 games like Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Middle-earth: Shadow of War, which made by the same studio, Monolith Productions.
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is tagged Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person, Stealth, Singleplayer, 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.
- 1 are from the same studio: Middle-earth: Shadow of War.
Why players value Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
The five things Steam players tag Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor 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.
- Open World
- Action
- Fantasy
- Adventure
- Third Person
| Reception | on Steam (93% of 96,948) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $3.99 |
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
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Monolith Productions; both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 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: (89% of 116,690)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: Open World, Action, RPG, Singleplayer, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $4.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGFantasyThird PersonStealthGoreStory RichHack and SlashAction RPG
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Styx: Master of Shadows
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Stealth, Story Rich and Third Person; released around the same time (2014).
Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.
Styx: Master of Shadows at a glance Released 2014 Studio Cyanide Studio Player sentiment 83% positive of 11,709 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (83% of 11,709)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:StealthStory RichThird PersonAssassinParkourDark FantasyFantasyRPG
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Fantasy; published by the same company; 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: (97% of 885,535)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Mature — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $49.99 — $46.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGStory RichFantasyThird PersonAction RPGDark FantasyMagicSandbox
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Two Worlds II HD
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 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: (64% of 7,019)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Third Person, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $24.99 — $21.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGFantasyThird PersonAction RPGStory RichHack and SlashDark FantasyMagic
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Two Worlds Epic Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.
... 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: (78% of 5,919)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $14.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGFantasyThird PersonAction RPGStory RichDark FantasyMagicHack and Slash
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Magic; 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: (95% of 317,769)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Fantasy, Adventure, Dragons — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGFantasyMagicStory RichSandboxLore-RichAction RPGThird Person
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich.
Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice at a glance Released 2019 Studio FromSoftware Player sentiment 95% positive of 354,843 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 354,843)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: Souls-like, Difficult, Action, Singleplayer, Ninja — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $59.99 — $56.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:StealthThird PersonStory RichAssassinDark FantasyHack and SlashRPGGore
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Story Rich.
Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition at a glance Released 2019 Studio FromSoftware, Inc. Player sentiment 95% positive of 354,898 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (95% of 354,898)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: Souls-like, Difficult, Action, Singleplayer, Ninja — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $59.99 — $56.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:StealthThird PersonStory RichAssassinDark FantasyHack and SlashRPGGore
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Vampyr
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Third Person; released around the same time (2018).
London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Vampyr at a glance Released 2018 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment Player sentiment 77% positive of 25,168 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 25,168)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: Vampire, RPG, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $39.99 — $36.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGStory RichThird PersonDark FantasyGoreAction RPGStealth
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Risen 3 - Titan Lords
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2014).
The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world.
Risen 3 - Titan Lords at a glance Released 2014 Studio Piranha Bytes Player sentiment 74% positive of 6,461 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (74% of 6,461)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Gothic, Adventure, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $14.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGFantasyThird PersonDark FantasyAction RPGStory RichMagicSandbox
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Story Rich; published by the same company; released around the same time (2011).
A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings at a glance Released 2011 Studio CD Projekt RED Player sentiment 90% positive of 90,312 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (90% of 90,312)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Mature, Story Rich, Choices Matter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGFantasyStory RichThird PersonDark FantasyBased On A NovelMagic
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 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: (88% of 49,002)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Character Customization, Fantasy, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $29.99 — $26.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGFantasyAction RPGDark FantasyThird PersonMagicStory RichHack and Slash
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Magic.
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: (95% of 52,982)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $14.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGFantasyMagicStory RichSandboxAction RPGThird PersonDark Fantasy
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009)
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Magic.
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: (95% of 52,989)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGFantasyMagicStory RichSandboxAction RPGThird PersonDark Fantasy
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Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
Why it matched: both stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Dark Fantasy.
Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic at a glance Released 2006 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 11,795 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (91% of 11,795)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 3 of 5 — Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Why players like it: RPG, First-Person, Action, Fantasy, Swordplay — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $9.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGFantasyDark FantasyMagicStealthAction RPGStory RichGore
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Risen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.
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: (89% of 10,815)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Gothic, Fantasy, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $14.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGFantasyThird PersonMagicDark FantasyAction RPGStory RichSandbox
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Arx Fatalis
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Dark Fantasy and Fantasy.
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.
Arx Fatalis at a glance Released 2002 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 2,634 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (88% of 2,634)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Why players like it: RPG, First-Person, Dark Fantasy, Classic, Immersive Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $4.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGDark FantasyFantasyStory RichMagicAction RPGStealth
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 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: (88% of 13,009)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
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 Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGFantasyAction RPGThird PersonStory RichMagicHack and SlashSandbox
- 19
Prototype 2
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Gore, Third Person and Parkour; released around the same time (2012).
Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!
Prototype 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Radical Entertainment Player sentiment 77% positive of 15,839 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 15,839)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: Action, Open World, Gore, Superhero, Violent — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $39.99 — $36.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:GoreThird PersonParkourHack and SlashSandboxStory RichRPGStealth
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Gothic 3
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.
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: (82% of 12,375)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Action, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGFantasyThird PersonStory RichMagicAction RPGSandboxDark Fantasy
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Assassin's Creed III
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Assassin, Stealth and Parkour; released around the same time (2012).
Relive the American Revolution or experience it for the first time in Assassin's Creed® III Remastered, with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay mechanics. Also includes Assassin's Creed Liberation remastered and all solo DLC content.
Assassin's Creed III at a glance Released 2012 Studio Ubisoft Romania Player sentiment 63% positive of 15,821 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (63% of 15,821)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Assassin, Open World, Stealth — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $39.99 — $36.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:AssassinStealthParkourThird PersonStory RichRPGGoreAction RPG
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Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Assassin and Story Rich; released around the same time (2017).
From the award-winning developers at Arkane® Studios comes Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider, the next standalone adventure in the critically-acclaimed Dishonored® series.
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider at a glance Released 2017 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 13,351 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (88% of 13,351)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Why players like it: Stealth, Action, First-Person, Assassin, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $29.99 — $26.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:StealthAssassinStory RichMagicGoreParkourFantasy
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Fable Anniversary
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich 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: (86% of 16,542)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Adventure, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $10.49 — $6.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGFantasyAction RPGThird PersonStory RichMagicSandbox
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Risen 2: Dark Waters
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 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: (80% of 6,790)
Matches Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person
Why players like it: RPG, Pirates, Open World, Adventure, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor: $9.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor:RPGThird PersonFantasyStory RichDark FantasyAction RPGSandbox
Common questions
What game is most like Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?
Middle-earth: Shadow of War, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Monolith Productions. 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 Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor" 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 Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. 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 Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor do?
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is also from Feral Interactive, and appears 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.