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20 Games Like Dragons Dogma

20 Games Like Dragons Dogma

20 Games Like Dragons Dogma

Dragon’s Dogma is an RPG or Role Playing game with a focus on dragons. The game was developed by Capcom who is a well-established player in the gaming space. Capcom has brought many legendary games like Dragons Dogma, Street Fighter, Devil May Cry, and Resident Evil is no exception.

The game’s plot starts with a dragon that has rebirthed on your land. The dragon goes on to destroy all things in its way and your character is tasked to stop this rampage. As you try to slay the dragon with your rusty sword you get caught and are thrown to the ground by the dragon.

This is where things get really interesting or gross depending on how you feel about gore, as the dragon now feasts on your heart! You then come back as the Arisen and are on a mission to find and retrieve your heart from the Dragon.

Games like this offer a rich storyline and technical gameplay making the player feel like they are a part of this mythical world. If you want to check out more games that take you on a journey as adventurous as this then check out the games below!

Games Like Dragons Dogma

Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor

Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor is a game set in the fantasy universe of the Lord of the Rings. The game offers a great amount of detail when it comes to replicating the Lord of the Rings Universe.

The combat in the game is also unique with a great mixture of using skills and skillful sword battles. The game can be enjoyed even if you do not follow the Lord of the Rings series but it does add to the lore if you are slightly familiar with the story.

The Witcher 3

The Witcher is an intense role-playing game filled with grey moral choices. Witcher 3 has multiple endings and they depend on the choices that you make along the game. The game is actually an adaptation of the book by Polish author Anrzej Sapkowski.

The character you play in the game goes by the name of Geralt and is one of the few remaining from a community of people known as the witchers. Witchers have the ability to cast spells and perform magic as a form of attack or defense.

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Lords of The Fallen

Lords of The Fallen is a harcore action role plaing game that is set in a dark world where demons and other supernatural forces roam free.  The gods have abandoned the human race and their only saviour now is Harkyn.

You play as Harkyn on this journey and your main objective is to protect the earth from the demonic creatures that haunt it. This journey will take you on a path of discovery until you have uncovered the truth.

Shadow of The Colossus

Shadow of The colossus is a game set in the world only known as the forbidden land. This land is devoid of life but the countless ruins of the towns and large buildings suggest that there once was life in this land.

You play as Wander who enters this realm with his trusty horse Argo to defeat the 16 colossi. Only upon defeating the 16 colossi can the soul of their Maiden Mono be placed back into her physical body.

Gothic 2

Gothic is a hit gaming series and Gothic 2 takes after the premise built by the first installment in the franchise. This one too is set in the medieval era where Khorinis rule. However, it does expand to newer locations so that the players are left with more to explore.

It has an expansion pack available as well, known as Night of the Raven. So, that’s some additional content for players. This role-playing game involves a great mystical storyline with interesting characters. You will have exciting missions to complete and it would feel like you are living a medieval fantasy novel.

Dark Souls II

Dark Souls II is the sequel to the dark action-packed role-playing gaming franchise, Dark Souls. Its difficulty level is a bit higher than that of the Dark Souls and it offers enhanced multi-player functionality. Based on the same sinister adventure world featured in the Dark Souls game, players will find the setting familiar.

However, there is no link in the storylines of the two installments. The player will assume the role of a lone traveler and has to find a cure to a certain curse levied on them. As you progress in the game, you will find the plot getting darker.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Oblivion is the fourth installment of the Elder Scrolls gaming series. Set in the fictional world of Cyrodiil, this game also offers two expansion packs to make it one of the most adventurous games ever.

The player is put in the shoes of a convict about to die. This story too like other Elder Scrolls stories feature links and references to other games in the series. You will get ample opportunity to explore the open world in the world of Oblivion while learning the history and the legends of the same.

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is set in the famous Lord of the Rings world. This one is a cool addition to the already awesome gaming franchise that goes by the same name. It is an action-adventure role-playing game that can be played on your own or along with your friends.

You will come across several deadly rivals and also get the opportunity to traverse several new locations. Moreover, you get access to a range of combat styles and the AI of this game is excellent at dealing the battle situations.

Fable II

Fable II is an RPG based on lots of action. It pays a good amount of attention to the open-world gaming style and is set in the fictional world of Albion. This game’s timeline is set 5 centuries after the first installment in the series.

You get to experience a special type of gameplay here wherein you don’t have to complete the quests and can rather, explore the world and move forward in a self-paced fashion. The game allows for character customization and later in the game, you can also start a family and even have children.

Demon’s Souls

Demon’s Souls is a lot like another entry in this list, i.e. Dark Souls. Both these games share almost the same level of game difficulty and do not rely on any cheap gimmick. This one provides you with several skills and gear options.

Also, you’ll find that every element is in proper balance here. The storyline won’t seem too much but enough to let you know that the game is set in a dark fantasy world. Moreover, your character will go through a massive advancement as you progress through the game.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning brings a couple of new combat events that you will be familiar with if you have played the God of War franchise. This one is a single-player game with an action RPG.

You will get enough customization with the 4 unique races to choose from. These races are just like classes in the other RPG games and have different skills and bonuses. The combats here are quite fast-paced and are emphasized upon the timing of the attacks.

Two Worlds 2

Two Worlds 2 is an action-packed RPG that deviates a bit from the other RPGs mentioned in this list. Here, you don’t get to pick a class for your character. Instead, the character develops as the story of the game progresses.

The character development is mainly based on the building up of the character’s stat attributes while leveling up like endurance, accuracy, etc. Two Worlds II offers an open-ended storyline to you where you can progress in a non-linear manner. You can explore the world either by foot or on horseback. I

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

Morrowind is a part of the Elder Scrolls gaming franchise. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is the third game in the very popular RPG series. In this game, you enter the land of Vvardenfell and follow along with the story of Dagoth Ur whose goal is to free Morrowind from the Imperials.

The player will take up the role of a prisoner who is released in Morrowind. You can pick your character along with their gender, and class. The gameplay has some new game mechanics incorporated and your skills increase when you use or study them.

Dark Messiah of Might and Magic

Dark Messiah of Might and Magic is an RPG that offers one of the smoothest and responsive melee combat systems. The game is set in a universe overrun by men, elves, demons, and dwarves. It is between the interspecies war and chaos that you have to survive via fighting and magic.

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This game also allows the players to do environmental things like cut ropes to drop things on the target or knock them off a cliff. You will also get enough options regarding battle styles and character development.

Nioh

If you take an interest in Japanese folklore, then this game is meant for you. Set in the Sengoku period of Japanese history, Nioh puts you in the role of a fierce warrior. Besides fighting evil villains, you’ll also be battling fantasy monsters in this civil war era of Japan.

This game incorporates the concept of yokai, i.e. spirits and demons, and allows you to enjoy a great fantasy gameplay experience. It is something that you have never seen before and will thoroughly enjoy.

Soul Sacrifice

This is an RPG with a unique take on the usual hack and slash gameplay. In this game, you, as a player, will be required to sacrifice your parts to unleash a powerful attack on your rivals. Keep in mind that this sacrifice will lead to the building up of scars in the player’s body.

Soul Sacrifice also involves plenty of story elements that build your adventure but you can skip most of it if you are not much of a story person. The plot puts you in the role of a victim of an evil sorcerer Magusar.

Nier

Nier is a mixture of different gaming genres into a single action-packed adventure. And the players will need to play it a couple of times before being able to grasp the story properly. It is set in a world that is about to end and the player will be controlling the protagonist, Nier.

The main character is set on a quest to save his daughter from an illness. You’ll come across several adventures on your way to completing this mission. The game incorporates a hack and slash system and also allows you to explore the gaming world.

Age of Conan

Age of Conan is a free-to-play online game that features impressive combat mechanics, storyline, and high-quality graphics. It is loosely based on the Conan franchise and players who know about it will find the experience even more enriching.

The environments in this world will grab your attention and make you feel closer to reality. Also, the voice acting delivered in this game is commendable. This MMORPG has a great real-time combat mechanism where you can create combo attacks.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Dragon Age: Inquisition is the successor to the Dragon Age II game released back in 2011. It is set in a place called Thedas that has undergone an apocalyptic event strong enough to ruin it. Now, dragons rule the sky and the land is full of chaos.

The player will control a character called the Inquisitor who is vested with the responsibility of bringing peace to the land. This character can be controlled in a third-person perspective and there are several semi-open worlds in this game that you can explore.

Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World gives you the best hunting gameplay experience ever where you can use everything around you to fight the monsters. Besides featuring extremely realistic visuals and motions, it also introduces you to a world full of unique monsters with various abilities.

The player will assume the role of a hunter and embark on a thrilling mission to kill dangerous monsters. You can make use of the landscape along with the inhabitants as well to gain an upper hand on the monsters.

Final Thoughts 

So these were some of our recommendations for games that fans of Dragon’s Dogma would like to play. The list consists of games that are open world and have great combat systems. You can choose to play something hardcore like the Lord of the Fallen or something more exploratory like The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt.

If you are looking for intense back to back combat then we have games like Shadow of Mordor or the Shadow of The Colossus series. Choose your game and head out to have an amazing adventure. If you feel we have missed out on any game do let us know in the comments below.