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24 games like Styx: Master of Shadows (2026)

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

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The short version

Closest match: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, which both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult.
Styx: Master of Shadows is tagged Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric, Violent, Story Rich, Third Person 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 Styx: Master of Shadows

The five things Steam players tag Styx: Master of Shadows 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.

Stealth
Singleplayer
Action
Adventure
Atmospheric

Styx: Master of Shadows at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (83% of 11,709)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$19.99

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
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Difficult, Stealth and Third Person.
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: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 354,843)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Souls-like, Difficult, Action, Singleplayer, Ninja — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:DifficultStealthThird PersonStory RichViolentAssassinDark FantasyRPG
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2
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Difficult, Stealth and Third Person.
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: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 354,898)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Souls-like, Difficult, Action, Singleplayer, Ninja — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:DifficultStealthThird PersonStory RichViolentAssassinDark FantasyRPG
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3
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Fantasy, Third Person and Stealth; 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 Styx: Master of Shadows on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Open World, Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $3.99 — $16.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:FantasyThird PersonStealthRPGAssassinParkourStory RichDark Fantasy
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4
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 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 Styx: Master of Shadows on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Open World, Action, RPG, Singleplayer, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:RPGFantasyThird PersonViolentStealthStory RichDark FantasyMagic
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5
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Dark Fantasy; 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 Styx: Master of Shadows on: 4 of 5 — Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Character Customization, Fantasy, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:RPGFantasyDark FantasyThird PersonMagicGreat SoundtrackStory RichDifficult
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6
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Stealth, Assassin and Steampunk; 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: Very Positive (88% of 13,351)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Stealth, Action, First-Person, Assassin, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:StealthAssassinSteampunkStory RichViolentMagicParkourFantasy
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7
Gothic 1
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.
War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...
Gothic 1 at a glance
Released 2001 Studio Piranha Bytes
Player sentiment 93% positive of 18,311 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 18,311)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 4 of 5 — Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Classic, Atmospheric, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:RPGFantasyThird PersonDark FantasyStory RichMagicGreat SoundtrackDifficult
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8
Risen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; 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: Very Positive (89% of 10,815)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 4 of 5 — Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Gothic, Fantasy, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:RPGFantasyThird PersonMagicDark FantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackDifficult
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9
Vampyr
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 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: Mostly Positive (77% of 25,168)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Vampire, RPG, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:RPGStory RichThird PersonDark FantasyViolentStealth
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10
Dishonored
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Assassin and Steampunk; released around the same time (2012).
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.
Dishonored at a glance
Released 2012 Studio Arkane Studios
Player sentiment 98% positive of 88,064 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 88,064)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Stealth, First-Person, Assassin, Action, Steampunk — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:StealthAssassinSteampunkStory RichMagicRPGFantasy
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11
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Story Rich; released around the same time (2016).
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment 92% positive of 376,171 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 376,171)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:RPGFantasyStory RichMagicGreat SoundtrackThird PersonStealth
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12
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Story Rich; 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: Very Positive (90% of 90,312)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 4 of 5 — Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Mature, Story Rich, Choices Matter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:RPGFantasyStory RichThird PersonDark FantasyDifficultMagic
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13
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Story Rich; released around the same time (2012).
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 Enhanced Edition at a glance
Released 2012 Studio CD PROJEKT RED
Player sentiment 90% positive of 90,315 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 90,315)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 4 of 5 — Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Mature, Story Rich, Choices Matter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:RPGFantasyStory RichThird PersonDark FantasyDifficultMagic
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14
Darksiders III
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Violent and Third Person; released around the same time (2018).
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Darksiders III at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Gunfire Games
Player sentiment 76% positive of 17,431 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 17,431)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 4 of 5 — Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Hack and Slash, Action, Female Protagonist, Souls-like, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:RPGViolentThird PersonStory RichDark FantasyFantasyDifficult
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15
ELEX
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2017).
ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.
ELEX at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Piranha Bytes
Player sentiment 74% positive of 19,605 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 19,605)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 4 of 5 — Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Singleplayer, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:RPGFantasyThird PersonStory RichDifficultViolentDark Fantasy
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16
Dishonored 2
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Assassin and Steampunk; released around the same time (2016).
Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.
Dishonored 2 at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Arkane Studios
Player sentiment 90% positive of 66,755 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 66,755)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Stealth, First-Person, Action, Assassin, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:StealthAssassinSteampunkStory RichMagicParkourGreat Soundtrack
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17
Assassin's Creed Syndicate
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 (2015).
London, 1868. Lead your underworld organization in the midst of the Industrial Revolution to break the corrupt stranglehold on the city in a visceral adventure filled with action, intrigue, and brutal combat.
Assassin's Creed Syndicate at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Ubisoft Quebec
Player sentiment 80% positive of 33,045 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 33,045)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Assassin, Open World, Action, Stealth, Parkour — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:AssassinStealthParkourThird PersonStory RichSteampunkGreat SoundtrackRPG
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18
Thief: Deadly Shadows
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Steampunk and Third Person.
You are Garrett, the master thief. Rarely seen and never caught, Garrett is the best that ever was. Able to sneak past any guard, pick any lock, and break into the most ingeniously secured residences. Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City.
Thief: Deadly Shadows at a glance
Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm
Player sentiment 81% positive of 2,604 Price $1.79
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 2,604)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Stealth, Atmospheric, Action, Steampunk, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $1.79 — $18.20 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:StealthSteampunkThird PersonStory RichFantasyDark FantasyRPG
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19
Dark Souls III
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Dark Fantasy, Difficult and RPG; released around the same time (2016).
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!
Dark Souls III at a glance
Released 2016 Studio FromSoftware
Player sentiment 94% positive of 439,389 Price $59.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 439,389)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 4 of 5 — Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Difficult, RPG, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:Dark FantasyDifficultRPGThird PersonStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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20
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Fantasy; 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 Styx: Master of Shadows on: 4 of 5 — Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Mature — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:RPGStory RichFantasyGreat SoundtrackThird PersonDark FantasyMagic
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21
Fable - The Lost Chapters
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 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 Styx: Master of Shadows on: 4 of 5 — Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:RPGFantasyThird PersonMagicStory RichGreat SoundtrackDark Fantasy
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22
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, RPG and Dark Fantasy; released around the same time (2016).
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.
Darksiders Warmastered Edition at a glance
Released 2016 Studio KAIKO
Player sentiment 88% positive of 18,857 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 18,857)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 3 of 5 — Singleplayer, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Hack and Slash, Adventure, Third Person, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:Third PersonRPGDark FantasyViolentFantasyStory RichDifficult
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23
Assassin's Creed Origins
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Assassin, RPG and Stealth; released around the same time (2017).
Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.
Assassin's Creed Origins at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Ubisoft Montreal
Player sentiment 86% positive of 128,629 Price $59.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 128,629)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Open World, Assassin, Action, RPG, Stealth — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:AssassinRPGStealthParkourThird PersonStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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Assassin's Creed: Revelations
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Parkour, Stealth and Assassin; released around the same time (2011).
Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altair, on a dangerous journey of discovery and revelation.
Assassin's Creed: Revelations at a glance
Released 2011 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 84% positive of 20,745 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 20,745)
Matches Styx: Master of Shadows on: 5 of 5 — Stealth, Singleplayer, Action, Adventure, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Action, Open World, Parkour, Stealth, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Styx: Master of Shadows: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, servers and connection (details)
Shared with Styx: Master of Shadows:ParkourStealthAssassinThird PersonStory RichGreat SoundtrackRPG
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Common questions

What game is most like Styx: Master of Shadows?

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, on the evidence we have. It both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult. 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 Styx: Master of Shadows" 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 Styx: Master of Shadows. 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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