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Games like ArcaniA

If ArcaniA is your kind of game, the closest matches are Gothic® 3, Risen 3 - Titan Lords and Requiem — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its beautiful graphics and exploration, nostalgic and retro. 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 ArcaniA: War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.

2010RPG19.99 USDMetacritic 63Windowsby Spellbound
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Steam players who put hours into ArcaniA 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. Gothic® 3

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for ArcaniA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.

    2009ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Risen 3 - Titan Lords

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for ArcaniA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world.

    2014RPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Requiem

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for ArcaniA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    Slash enemies, morph into beast form, and raise the dead to fight for you in this grim-dark souls-like.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Two Worlds Epic Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with ArcaniA.

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

    ... 300 years after Aziraal has been banished, a brother and sister are drawn into the conflict which has flared up between the Orcs and the free world. Kyra, the hero's younger sister, suddenly disappears in mysterious circumstances.«...If my family really belongs to the chosen ones, why then have we always been as poor as church mice?

    2009RPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Two Worlds II HD

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for ArcaniA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.

    2011RPG24.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for ArcaniA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.

    2012ActionRPGDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for ArcaniA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    After having banned the influence of the gods in Myrtana, the nameless hero and Xardas have left this world in order to prevail the balance of power. In their exile located somewhere between space and time, they watch the actions of the mortal beings.

    2011RPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Gothic Playable Teaser

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for ArcaniA fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by an implacable horde of orcs. King Rhobar II, in need of a large quantity of magical ore in order to forge powerful weapons, operates the Khorinis mines with all available prisoners.

    2019RPGSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to ArcaniA

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.

  1. Gothic 1

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with ArcaniA.

    Reviewers of ArcaniA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...

    2001ActionRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with ArcaniA.

    Reviewers of ArcaniA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.

    2025RPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Dragon Age: Origins

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of ArcaniA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    When history tells the story of the Fifth Blight, what will be said about the hero who turned the tide against the darkspawn? Determine your legacy and fight for Thedas as a noble dwarf, an elf far from home, a mage apprentice, or a customized hero of your own design.

    2009RPGDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Gothic® 3

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of ArcaniA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.

    2009ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Gothic II: Gold Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with ArcaniA.

    Reviewers of ArcaniA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!

    2005ActionRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Risen

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of ArcaniA cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

    2009RPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below ArcaniA at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under ArcaniA on Steam right now. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

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

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under ArcaniA on Steam right now. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under ArcaniA on Steam right now. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

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

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under ArcaniA on Steam right now. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    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 ↗
  5. Noita

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under ArcaniA on Steam right now.

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Persona 4 Golden

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under ArcaniA on Steam right now. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.

    2020RPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. DREDGE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under ArcaniA on Steam right now. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.

    2023AdventureRPG10.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under ArcaniA on Steam right now. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

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

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Spellbound

Other recommendable Steam games by Spellbound, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with ArcaniA.

    Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind ArcaniA.

    "Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive" is the first strategy game ever to combine a movie-based and story-driven atmosphere of an adventure game with the intellectual challenge of a real time tactic game.In this western-style title, discover a game of strategy and tactics played out in exceptional real time.

    2013ActionStrategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with ArcaniA.

    Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind ArcaniA.

    Roam the dense foliage of Sherwood, come face to face with royal trouble and battle against Prince John’s forces as you take on the role of legendary nobleman, Robin Hood.

    2011Strategy7.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind ArcaniA. Shares RPG with ArcaniA.

    Face the last challenge - determine destiny! A new threat casts its shadow over the Southern Isles. A mysterious demon, consumed by hatred, terrifies the population and pools his force against the coastal city of Setarrif. The dramatic situation exacerbates after a volcanic eruption in the mountains nearby.

    2011RPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Airline Tycoon Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with ArcaniA.

    Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind ArcaniA.

    Airline Tycoon Deluxe is a funny economy simulation proceeding in realtime and assigning you the complete responsibility for an airline.

    2014Simulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind ArcaniA.

    Desperados 2 is the sequel to the successful wild west title Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive. The gameplay is based on its predecessor but with brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment. Switch from an isometric view to a third person view whenever you want; for example, for duels, brawls and shoot-outs.

    2008Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Helldorado

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with ArcaniA.

    Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind ArcaniA.

    1883, SANTA FE. Peace in this town has been shattered by a shocking kidnapping. Gather your men and ride on a series of challenging missions to stop treacherous, marauding outlaws in this story of vile blackmail and revenge.

    2009Strategy9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Chicago 1930 : The Prohibition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with ArcaniA.

    Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind ArcaniA.

    The Mafia rules the city. A special police task force is formed to take down his gang. This squad is managed by two cops. An open war breaks out throughout the city of Chicago. Now it’s your turn to choose your side!

    2017Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about ArcaniA

Does ArcaniA work on Steam Deck?
ArcaniA is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does ArcaniA cost?
ArcaniA is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to ArcaniA?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ArcaniA are Gothic® 3, Risen 3 - Titan Lords, Requiem.
Who developed ArcaniA?
ArcaniA was developed by Spellbound and published by THQ Nordic.

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 ArcaniA.

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