Rank 01Why this
Shares new game plus and checkpoint based progression with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- $59.99 (Price checked Oct 20)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition
- 19 games
- Updated Oct 20, 2026
Players who liked The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition also play
The closest matches to The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition: God of War Ragnarök, Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Gothic 1 Remake, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, and The Blood of Dawnwalker. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 2011
Rank 03Why this
Shares real time combat and skill tree progression with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- $49.99 (Price checked Oct 20)
- 2026
Rank 04 
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer and real time combat with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
Rank 05 
The Blood of Dawnwalker
Why this: Shares weapon customization and real time combat with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
Rank 06 
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Dark Fantasy, like The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
Rank 07 
Rank 08 
Nioh 3
Why this: Shares new game plus and real time combat with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition
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- 1God of War Ragnarök
Shares new game plus and checkpoint based progression with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 89% of 14,771 reviews
- 2Lord of the Rings: War in the North
Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 78% of 1,537 reviews
- 3Gothic 1 Remake
Shares real time combat and skill tree progression with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 89% of 33,285 reviews
- 4Game of Thrones: Kingsroad
Shares co op multiplayer and real time combat with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 62% of 3,246 reviews
- 5The Blood of Dawnwalker
Shares weapon customization and real time combat with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 87% of 28,158 reviews
- 6Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Also Hack and Slash and Dark Fantasy, like The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 91% of 27,120 reviews
- 7
- 8Nioh 3
Shares new game plus and real time combat with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 82% of 4,304 reviews
- 9Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
Shares skill tree progression with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 92% of 32,987 reviews
- 10Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE
Shares checkpoint based progression and real time combat with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 76% of 2,743 reviews
- 11
- 12The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™
Shares co op multiplayer and inventory management with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 81% of 6,485 reviews
- 13DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
Shares melee combat and checkpoint based progression with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 92% of 4,111 reviews
- 14ELDEN RING
Shares co op multiplayer and boss fights with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 94% of 426,636 reviews
- 15Gedonia 2
Shares weapon customization and co op multiplayer with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 85% of 336 reviews
- 16The First Berserker: Khazan
Shares new game plus and weapon customization with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 93% of 9,382 reviews
- 17
- 18The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Shares skill tree progression and inventory management with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 79% of 46,713 reviews
- 19Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone
Shares hack and slash and melee combat with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 63% of 54 reviews
- 20
- 21Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
- 88% of 21,988 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Aspyr Media
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 20
- 83% of 2,079 reviews
- Genres: Action, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Authentic middle earth northern locations rarely seen in lotr media
- Compelling story bridging movie and book lore
- Exploration focused progression through mirkwood and beyond
- Atmospheric
- Epic
- Immersive
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Why this: Shares skill tree progression with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone
Why this: Shares hack and slash and melee combat with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
Dungeons of Sundaria
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
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Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Dark Fantasy, like The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
Why this: Shares weapon customization and real time combat with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
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Why this: Shares new game plus and real time combat with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
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Why this: Same nostalgic mood as The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
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Why this: Shares melee combat with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
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Halls of Torment: Prelude
Why this: Shares skill tree progression and boss fights with The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
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Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Dark Fantasy, like The Lord of the Rings: War in the North.
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About The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition
The closest matches to The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition: God of War Ragnarök, Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Gothic 1 Remake, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, and The Blood of Dawnwalker. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are God of War Ragnarök, Lord of the Rings: War in the North and Gothic 1 Remake — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, epic and immersive, and single out its boss fights and character progression. 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.
About The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition: Step into a darker, grittier Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition expands Tolkien’s epic legendarium, delving into the brutal, untold story of Agandaûr, a Black Númenórean and servant of Sauron who has rallied an immense force in the ruins of Fornost.
Is The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 83% of 2,079 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 80% positive across 149 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Oct 20).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Authentic middle earth northern locations rarely seen in lotr media
- Compelling story bridging movie and book lore
- Exploration focused progression through mirkwood and beyond
- Play with up to 3 players in split screen co op
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“How and why does Aspyr keep adding bugs, glitches, and crashes to the games they remaster? It's actually an impressive feat. The way the computer-controlled party members do absolutely NOTHING except get in the way of your attacks, when…”
People who play it also play: God of War Ragnarök, Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Gothic 1 Remake
Frequently asked about The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition
Can I run it?
How much does The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition cost?
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition are God of War Ragnarök, Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Gothic 1 Remake.
Who developed The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition?
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition was developed by Aspyr Media.