5 Best Video Games Like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The fantasy genre is a robust one in the gaming world, encompassing a wide breadth of titles and franchises dating back to the industry’s early days. One of the best fantasy games of all time is “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” continuing CD Projekt’s fan-favorite adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski’s novels. The game has monster hunter Geralt of Rivia searching for his adopted daughter Ciri as she’s pursued by sinister figures. Joining Geralt is his lover, the sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg, as they complete quests around the kingdom and protect Ciri from the ghostly warriors chasing her.

Of course, “The Witcher 3” is far from the only modern fantasy game that lets players explore and defend their respective realms. From other open-world titles to fantasy games featuring third-person combat, with plenty of hack-and-slash action and spell-casting, there is a lot to choose from. We’re highlighting the fantasy games that not only have a superior level of quality, but align relatively closely with “The Witcher’s” aesthetics and sensibilities. Here are the five best video games like “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” providing expansive and immersive fantasy worlds and gameplay experiences.

After working on the landmark fantasy RPGs “Baldur’s Gate” and “Neverwinter Nights,” Bioware returned to the genre with the 2009 game title “Dragon Age: Origins.” Set in the medieval realm of Ferelden, the game lets players choose from six different backstories, or origins, as they join an elite warrior group known as the Grey Wardens. This recruitment occurs as Ferelden is threatened by a horde of subterranean monsters, known as the Darkspawn, led by the fearsome Archdemon. After being betrayed during a pivotal battle against the Darkspawn, the Grey Warden and his small party rally the armies of Ferelden to make their stand against the invading monsters.

“Dragon Age” builds its own sweeping mythology, with dark fantasy sensibilities perfect for the “Game of Thrones” generation. The game features third-person gameplay that lets you follow the player’s party, with the option to issue commands in battle in real-time or to pause and schedule commands more strategically. Filling out the cast is a memorable cast of party members and factions, each with their own nuances and motives for becoming involved in this epic war. While the game spawned several sequels, there is something about “Dragon Age: Origins” that its successors have yet to surpass.

The “Elder Scrolls” franchise has been a fantasy game staple ever since its first title launched in 1994, but it was elevated to new heights with “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.” The 2011 game is set in the titular northern province of the fantasy realm of Tamriel, which is engulfed in a civil war. The player character is caught in the middle of the conflict as dragons begin prowling the skies over the kingdom. As the player character slays dragons, they absorb their soul and augment their powers, growing stronger in order to confront the lead dragon Alduin.

One of those games that you need to play before you die, “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” sets a high bar for the franchise moving forward. The sheer level of immersion that “Skyrim” brings is unparalleled compared to prior entries while the combat and navigation feels smooth and rewarding. The scope and depth of the game’s environment is especially impressive, encouraging players to sink countless hours into exploring every nook and cranny — and mod it for even more goodness. The definitive realization of what “The Elder Scrolls” can be, “Skyrim” is one of the best open-world games of all time, regardless of genre.

One of Capcom’s most beloved gaming franchises is “Monster Hunter.” The series revolves around characters exploring vast environments and slaying various formidable beasts. A bit like a certain Witcher does. The game in the series that aligns the closest to “The Witcher 3” is its 2018 title “Monster Hunter: World.” The player character leads an expedition to an unpopulated region filled with deadly fauna, hunting and harvesting the creatures’ valuable bits in order to strengthen their armory in order to hunt even deadlier fauna. This includes the dangerous Elder Dragons, which can wreck untold levels of devastation if unleashed on populated areas.

“Monster Hunter World” is arguably the most accessible game in the franchise for newcomers, albeit without compromising the scope and intensity that makes the series great. This is emphasized by truly epic monster battles, making every major encounter feel like a breathtakingly harrowing experience to triumph over. Further underscoring the shared fantasy sensibilities with “The Wild Hunt” is the addition of “The Witcher’s” Geralt as a guest in the game for a special mission or two. With that fan-favorite moment alone, “Monster Hunter: World” easily earns a spot on this list.

Another high fantasy franchise developed and published by Capcom, the original “Dragon’s Dogma” is one of the best open-world games that many have never played. The game received an ambitious sequel in 2024 with “Dragon’s Dogma 2,” doubling down on the immersive scope of its open world. The player character, known as the Arisen, again recruits the unearthly pawns to assist them in slaying a legendary dragon. This time, it’s in order to be named king. As the player and their party prepare for the fiery showdown, they take on various quests as the tension between the realm’s two kingdoms escalates — and while an ancient mystery threatens to sunder the world.

Given the lengthy timespan since the original title, players can enjoy “Dragon’s Dogma 2” just fine without ever having played its 2012 predecessor. The sequel features a much more expansive and feature-rich environment than the preceding game while the combat mechanics feel much more polished. The emphasis on exploration is also more pronounced, taking better advantage of its open-world setting, with plenty of rewarding quests to complete. Despite its clear success, it still feels like “Dragon’s Dogma 2” is an underrated fantasy game and well worth checking out.

Speaking of accessible sequels, the 2025 game “Kingdom Come: Deliverance II” offers a much more grounded experience than other titles on this list. The game is set in early 15th century Bohemia and follows protagonist Henry of Skalitz opposing the rule of King Sigismund of Luxembourg. Vowing revenge for the murder of his parents at the hands of Sigismund’s forces, Henry joins on a resistance effort after the Bohemian throne is seized from Wenceslaus IV. Henry’s reputation among the community evolves based on the quests he completes and how he completes them.

In contrast to other games on this list, “Kingdom Come: Deliverance II” is based on real-world history and is played from a first-person perspective. That shouldn’t dissuade fantasy fans from giving the game a try, because it’s a quite engaging medieval action experience that manages to live up to its lofty ambitions. The gameplay enhances the immersive qualities, giving players a wide selection of options and combat with a healthy level of challenge. An action RPG triumph, “Kingdom Come: Deliverance II” is a sweeping and finely detailed recreation of medieval history for players to gleefully get lost in.