In the same spirit

Games like Middle-earth: Shadow of War: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Middle-earth: Shadow of War (2017): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Middle-earth: Shadow of War (18)

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Action by Feral Interactive (2014) · ≈ 13h Metacritic 85★ 3.91 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen Adventure by Capcom (2013) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 81★ 3.92 Bastion Indie by Warner Bros. Interactive (2011) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 86★ 4.15 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Action by Bethesda Game Studios (2011) · ≈ 46h Metacritic 94★ 4.42 Final Fantasy XVI Action by Square Enix (2023) · ≈ 16h Metacritic 88★ 4.1 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Action by THQ Nordic (2015) · ≈ 9h Metacritic 75★ 3.79 Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Adventure by Leenzee Games (2025) · ≈ 22h ★ 3.58 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Adventure by Square Enix (2024) · ≈ 71h ★ 4.33 Black Myth: Wu Kong Adventure by Game Science (2024) · ≈ 24h ★ 4.27 Diablo IV Action by Activision Blizzard (2023) · ≈ 13h Metacritic 90★ 3.74 Dust: An Elysian Tail Platformer by Humble Hearts (2012) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 84★ 3.63 Dark Souls III Action by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America (2016) · ≈ 29h Metacritic 89★ 4.4 The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Action by Bethesda Game Studios (2002) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 89★ 4.37 Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition Action by FromSoftware (2012) · ≈ 14h Metacritic 85★ 4.37 Fable: The Lost Chapters Adventure by Lionhead Studios (2005) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 83★ 4.44 Metaphor: ReFantazio Adventure by Atlus (2024) · ≈ 27h ★ 4.26 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition Action by Team NINJA (2021) · ≈ 14h Metacritic 86★ 4.11 Gothic Action by Piranha Bytes (2001) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 81★ 4.36