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Games like Rise of a Legend

If Rise of a Legend is your kind of game, the closest matches are King Of Swords, Forest and Embers Off — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its ffa chaotic battle mode, atmospheric and brutal. 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.

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About Rise of a Legend: Rise of a Legend is a third-person action RPG that immerses you in the ruthless era of gladiatorial combat. Engage in rich single-player progression or take on challengers in online multiplayer matches. Manage your Ludus, level up your fighters, and boost your house's prestige with every victory.

2024ActionRPGEarly Access17.99 USDWindowsby Masquarade, Nicholas St. Germain
Rise of a Legend — Steam game cover
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Players who liked Rise of a Legend also play

Steam players who put hours into Rise of a Legend also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. King Of Swords

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Rise of a Legend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of a Legend.

    Fight to the death. Please follow the description of the updates to see what has been fixed, added and what is not functional or has bugs. This is an early access game. Thank you

    2023ActionAdventureRPG0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Forest

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Rise of a Legend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Rise of a Legend.

    Forest is a multiplayer first-person shooter with an emphasis on realism. This game has a minimum of casual aspects, you won't see the usual crosshair in the center of the screen, health and ammo counter. Everything is done so that the immersion is maximum

    2025ActionIndieMassively Multiplayer3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Embers Off

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Rise of a Legend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of a Legend.

    Embers Off takes you to the most epic historical event in the times of World War II - the journey of the Indian National Army/Azaad Hind Fauj for their eminent ambition of acquiring India's independence from Britain.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. 七雄纷争

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Rise of a Legend.

    Ranked #4 for Rise of a Legend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Rise of a Legend.

    The classic strategy SLG mobile game "Clash of Seven Heroes" uses a brand-new war strategy and magnificent scenes to unfold the intricate historical scroll of the "Warring States" period for you.

    2022StrategySimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeSteam ↗
  5. The Caped Crusader

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Rise of a Legend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of a Legend.

    This is an exciting medieval adventure in which the hero, The Caped Crusader, takes on the King's Guard in an effort to give back to the poor the gold coins the King has unfairly collected from poor tenants. The goal of the game is to take as many bags of gold as possible from the King's Guard.

    2023ActionStrategyAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. 武林志2 (Wushu Chronicles 2)

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Rise of a Legend.

    Ranked #6 for Rise of a Legend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Rise of a Legend.

    ARPG《武林志2》是一款由蜗牛游戏旗下独立游戏团队“江湖工作室”所开发的一款武侠沙盒ARPG游戏,为《武林志》的正统续作,使用最新自研引擎flexi3.0,画面效果大幅提升。游戏采用无缝大地图的探索机制,快意书写属于你的江湖。

    2021ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. LIZARDS MUST DIE

    WHY THIS

    Shares action with Rise of a Legend.

    Ranked #7 for Rise of a Legend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Rise of a Legend.

    The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure0.79 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Voor De Kroon

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Rise of a Legend.

    Ranked #8 for Rise of a Legend fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Rise of a Legend.

    Fight for control during the Friso-Hollandic Wars. Set in the medieval 13th century, the game features a strategy campaign and historical battles. Fight alongside your army in 3rd person battles and command your troops in this strategy-action game.

    2022ActionStrategyIndie29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Rise of a Legend at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Rise of a Legend on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of a Legend.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Rise of a Legend on Steam right now. Shares Action and Early Access with Rise of a Legend.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Rise of a Legend on Steam right now. Shares Action with Rise of a Legend.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Rise of a Legend on Steam right now. Shares Action with Rise of a Legend.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Rise of a Legend on Steam right now. Shares Action with Rise of a Legend.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Rise of a Legend on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of a Legend.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~44% under Rise of a Legend on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Rise of a Legend.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Rise of a Legend on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of a Legend.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Rise of a Legend.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. 93, Kuindzhi

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Kuindzhi, 93 is an atmospheric first-person narrative vignette about an 18-year-old boy from Donbas. The story takes us to March 2022, when the world changed forever — into a space where the past, fears, and doubts find their voice.

    2026IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Rise of a Legend.

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  4. The Riftbreaker: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Rise of a Legend.

    The Riftbreaker: Prologue allows you to experience the events taking place before the story campaign of the main game. Explore an entirely new world. Gather resources. Build up a base. Defend yourself from thousands of alien creatures.

    2020ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Counter-Strike 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Rise of a Legend.

    For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Dota 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Rise of a Legend.

    Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

    2013ActionStrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Rise of a Legend.

    Rainbow Six® Siege is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked, and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.

    2015ActionFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. Warframe

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and RPG with Rise of a Legend.

    Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

    2013ActionRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Rise of a Legend

How much does Rise of a Legend cost?
Rise of a Legend is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Rise of a Legend have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Rise of a Legend supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Rise of a Legend?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rise of a Legend are King Of Swords, Forest, Embers Off.
Who developed Rise of a Legend?
Rise of a Legend was developed by Masquarade, Nicholas St. Germain and published by TyGames LLC.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Rise of a Legend.

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