Rank 01Why this
Also Third-Person Shooter and Romance, like Mass Effect (2007).
- Deck Playable
- 2010
Games like Mass Effect (2007)
- 28 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Mass Effect (2007) also play
The closest matches to Mass Effect (2007): Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition), Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition, Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition, Alpha Protocol™, and STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Rank 03Why this
Same epic mood as Mass Effect (2007).
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- 2010
Rank 04 
Alpha Protocol™
Why this: Same immersive mood as Mass Effect (2007).
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STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
Why this: Same cinematic mood as Mass Effect (2007).
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Mass Effect (2007)
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition)
Also Third-Person Shooter and Romance, like Mass Effect (2007).
- 93% of 8,577 reviews
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- 6Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie
- 82% of 17,959 reviews
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- 9The Expanse: A Telltale Series
Shares choice consequences with Mass Effect (2007).
- 74% of 1,543 reviews
- 10Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Also Third-Person Shooter and Space, like Mass Effect (2007).
- 86% of 90,341 reviews
- 11Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Shares dialogue system with Mass Effect (2007).
- 81% of 31,079 reviews
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- 17The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
Shares tactical combat with Mass Effect (2007).
- 88% of 25,690 reviews
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- Released: 2008
- Developer: BioWare
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 94% of 9,548 reviews
- Genres: Action, RPG
- Metacritic 89
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Character relationships are deep
- Choices affect trilogy
- Replayability is high
- Cinematic
- Emotional
- Epic
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STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™
Why this: Same epic mood as Mass Effect (2007).
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
Why this: Same immersive mood as Mass Effect (2007).
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
Why this: Shares tactical combat with Mass Effect (2007).
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Mass Effect (2007) at current Steam store prices.
The Expanse: A Telltale Series
Why this: Shares choice consequences with Mass Effect (2007).
Advent Rising
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Space, like Mass Effect (2007).
EVERSPACE™ 2
Why this: Same cinematic mood as Mass Effect (2007).
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Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Why this: Same immersive mood as Mass Effect (2007).
Mount & Blade
Why this: Shares tactical combat with Mass Effect (2007).
More from BioWare
Other recommendable Steam games by BioWare, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™
Why this: Same cinematic mood as Mass Effect (2007).
Dragon Age™ Inquisition
Why this: Same emotional mood as Mass Effect (2007).
Mass Effect™: Andromeda Deluxe Edition
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Space, like Mass Effect (2007).
About Mass Effect (2007)
The closest matches to Mass Effect (2007): Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition), Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition, Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition, Alpha Protocol™, and STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Mass Effect (2007) is your kind of game, the closest matches are Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition), Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition and Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as cinematic, emotional and epic, and single out its biotics and choice consequences. 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.
BioWare's 2008 action RPG casts players as Commander Shepard leading a squad across a space opera setting. The game features biotic abilities, a dialogue system with meaningful choice-consequence, planet exploration, and squad management. Players describe the experience as cinematic, emotional, and epic, with deep character relationships and a narrative that carries consequences across the trilogy. Reviewers highlight high replayability as choices meaningfully shape the story's direction. The game holds 94% positive from over 9,500 Steam reviews and a Metacritic score of 89. It runs Playable on Steam Deck and offers a long single-player campaign for $5.99.
About Mass Effect (2007): As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.
Is Mass Effect (2007) worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 9,548 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 24 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Character relationships are deep
- Choices affect trilogy
- Replayability is high
- Worldbuilding is exceptional
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I've tried and failed multiple times to get into this franchise. It might be a me-problem but I find it pretty unengaging and clunky. Some positives - the voice acting, writing/dialogue are great. The gameplay is unique? FPS with an RTS…”
People who play it also play: Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition), Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition, Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
Frequently asked about Mass Effect (2007)
Can I run it?
Does Mass Effect (2007) run on Steam Deck?
Mass Effect (2007) is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Mass Effect (2007) cost?
Mass Effect (2007) is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mass Effect (2007)?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mass Effect (2007) are Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition), Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition, Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition.
Who developed Mass Effect (2007)?
Mass Effect (2007) was developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts.