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Games like Riders of Icarus

If Riders of Icarus is your kind of game, the closest matches are Neverwinter, TERA - Action MMORPG and Lost Ark — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, bleak and epic. 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 Riders of Icarus: Take the battle to the sky with fantastical flying mount combat unlike anything you’ve seen before in Riders of Icarus, the new unprecedented action-adventure MMORPG experience that lets you ride and fight on the back of the realm’s most dangerous winged beasts…dragons.

2016AdventureMassively MultiplayerRPGFree To PlayWindowsby WeMade, VALOFE
Riders of Icarus — Steam game cover
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Character customization is stylish and immersiveFeel powerful riding dragons and other beastsMounts look fantastic and are fun to collectAtmosphericBleakEpic

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Steam players who put hours into Riders of Icarus 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. Neverwinter

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Riders of Icarus.

    Top pick for Riders of Icarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Massively Multiplayer with Riders of Icarus.

    Neverwinter is a free, action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. Epic stories, action combat and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Neverwinter!

    2013ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. TERA - Action MMORPG

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Riders of Icarus.

    Second-strongest match for Riders of Icarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Massively Multiplayer with Riders of Icarus.

    TERA is an epic fantasy MMORPG experience. Master the action-packed combat system and prove yourself in solo and multiplayer adventures – all in the stunningly beautiful world of Arborea!

    2017ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lost Ark

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Riders of Icarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Massively Multiplayer with Riders of Icarus.

    Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG.

    2022ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Throne and Liberty

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Riders of Icarus.

    Ranked #4 for Riders of Icarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Massively Multiplayer with Riders of Icarus.

    Throne and Liberty captures the essence of classic MMORPGs while introducing new gameplay elements, depth and excitement at every turn. Gather your guild, prepare for battle, and set forth for throne... and liberty!

    2024ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Riders of Icarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Massively Multiplayer with Riders of Icarus.

    Traverse the Telvanni Peninsula in Morrowind and preserve secrets ascribed to the unfathomable realms of Apocrypha. Unlock the runic power of a brand-new class - the Arcanist - and fight to uphold reality itself.

    2023ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerSteam ↗
  6. WildStar

    WHY THIS

    Shares crafting system and an epic mood with Riders of Icarus.

    Ranked #6 for Riders of Icarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Massively Multiplayer and RPG with Riders of Icarus.

    Critically acclaimed and now Free to Play, WildStar is a fantastical sci-fi MMO where you can join your friends or undertake your own epic adventures on the fabled planet Nexus!

    2016Massively MultiplayerRPGFree To PlaySteam ↗
  7. Bless Online

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Riders of Icarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Massively Multiplayer with Riders of Icarus.

    Live your own adventure in the breathtaking world of Bless Online! Fight for your faction in RvR battles and field PvP, explore treacherous dungeons with your friends, tame fantastic monsters, and become a legend.

    2018ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerSteam ↗
  8. Black Desert

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Riders of Icarus fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Massively Multiplayer with Riders of Icarus.

    Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more!

    2017ActionStrategyAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Riders of Icarus

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. Swords of Legends Online

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Riders of Icarus.

    Reviewers of Riders of Icarus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Massively Multiplayer and RPG with Riders of Icarus.

    Swords of Legends Online is an action MMORPG set in a breathtaking fantasy world with sophisticated combat mechanics and a unique storyline based on Chinese mythology.

    2021Massively MultiplayerRPGFree To PlayDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Black Desert

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Riders of Icarus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and Massively Multiplayer with Riders of Icarus.

    Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more!

    2017ActionStrategyAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Lost Ark

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Riders of Icarus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and Massively Multiplayer with Riders of Icarus.

    Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG.

    2022ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. World of Witchcraft

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Riders of Icarus cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Riders of Icarus.

    Immerse yourself in a world where ambition, magic, and lust intertwine.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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. Shares Free To Play with Riders of Icarus.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and Free To Play with Riders of Icarus.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Free To Play with Riders of Icarus.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Massively Multiplayer and Free To Play with Riders of Icarus.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and Free To Play with Riders of Icarus.

    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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Free To Play with Riders of Icarus.

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Riders of Icarus

Does Riders of Icarus work on Steam Deck?
Riders of Icarus is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
Does Riders of Icarus have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Riders of Icarus supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Riders of Icarus?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Riders of Icarus are Neverwinter, TERA - Action MMORPG, Lost Ark.
Who developed Riders of Icarus?
Riders of Icarus was developed by WeMade, VALOFE and published by VALOFE.

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 Riders of Icarus.

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