Rank 01Why this
Also Mythology and Hack and Slash, like God of War.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like God of War
- 33 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked God of War also play
The closest matches to God of War: God of War Ragnarök, Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, ELDEN RING, and Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Same atmospheric mood as God of War.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
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Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Violent, like God of War.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like God of War
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Also Hack and Slash and Violent, like God of War.
- 94% of 85,661 reviews
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- 92% of 32,987 reviews
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Shares resource crafting with God of War.
- 85% of 23,350 reviews
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive
- Price: $49.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 97% of 58,850 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 93
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Combat feels weighty and impactful
- Exploration rewards curiosity with secrets
- Father son relationship drives the narrative
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Epic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to God of War
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as God of War.
Darksiders™
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like God of War.
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
Why this: Same epic mood as God of War.
Devil May Cry HD Collection
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Violent, like God of War.
Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
Why this: Same immersive mood as God of War.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below God of War at current Steam store prices.
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Why this: Also Mythology and Violent, like God of War.
Monster Hunter: World
Why this: Same epic mood as God of War.
Hades II
Why this: Also Mythology and Hack and Slash, like God of War.
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Why this: Shares resource crafting with God of War.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as God of War.
GOD EATER 3
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like God of War.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to God of War, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Path of Exile
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like God of War.
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
Why this: Also Violent and Action RPG, like God of War.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
God of War Ragnarök
Why this: Also Mythology and Hack and Slash, like God of War.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as God of War.
Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Violent, like God of War.
About God of War
The closest matches to God of War: God of War Ragnarök, Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, ELDEN RING, and Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If God of War is your kind of game, the closest matches are God of War Ragnarök, Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and epic, and single out its leviathan axe throwing and mythology lore collection. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
God of War (2022) is an action-adventure RPG developed by Santa Monica Studio and Jetpack Interactive, set in the world of Norse mythology. Players navigate the realm collecting mythology lore, managing resource crafting, and engaging in tactical combat with the signature leviathan axe alongside light RPG progression mechanics. Reviewers highlight the father-son relationship as the narrative core, with exploration rewarding curiosity through hidden secrets. Players describe the combat as weighty and impactful, and the mythology as fresh and immersive. The storytelling blends mythic elements with themes of personal redemption. Currently priced at $49.99 USD and verified on Steam Deck, the game holds a 97% positive rating from over 58,000 Steam reviews with a Metacritic score of 93.
About God of War: His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
Is God of War worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 97% of 58,850 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 94% positive across 934 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $49.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 38 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 28 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Combat feels weighty and impactful
- Exploration rewards curiosity with secrets
- Father son relationship drives the narrative
- Mythology feels fresh and immersive
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Have you ever wondered what would happen if a God of War game was written for women? Well, look no further than this heavily feminized version of Kratos and his wife's son. The gameplay aspect reeks of any newer ubislop title with a pinch…”
“God of War looks gorgeous, has a fantastic world and characters that I like spending time with, and that is all. It is boring, repetitive, and does not require strategy or thought. Just keep moving forward. Kill more boring, generic…”
People who play it also play: God of War Ragnarök, Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Frequently asked about God of War
Can I run it?
Is God of War verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — God of War is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does God of War cost?
God of War is listed on Steam at 49.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to God of War?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside God of War are God of War Ragnarök, Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Who developed God of War?
God of War was developed by Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC.