Games like ELEX II
If ELEX II is your kind of game, the closest matches are FreedroidRPG, Risen 2: Dark Waters and Risen 3 - Titan Lords — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its choices can block content, factions really matter and atmospheric. 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.
Get personalized picks →ELEX II is a 2022 open-world action-adventure RPG set in the science-fantasy realm of Magalan, developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic. Players assume the role of protagonist Jax in a solo-only experience, navigating faction politics and a massive world that rewards careful exploration. The game features autonomous companions, deep character progression, meaningful choice-consequences, and a scavenger-hero feeling where players carve their own path through the hostile environment. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as dark and immersive, noting that minimum hand-holding creates a world where progression feels earned. Factions genuinely matter, and choices can permanently block content, making decisions carry significant weight. The game runs at a normal difficulty and is not supported on Steam Deck. Currently priced at $49.99 USD, it holds a 71% positive rating from 1435 Steam reviews.
About ELEX II: In this sequel to the vintage Open World RPG ELEX, Jax must once again unite the free people of the Science-Fantasy world of Magalan against a new threat - the Skyands, who want to change the face of the planet forever.
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FreedroidRPG
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with ELEX II.
Top pick for ELEX II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with ELEX II.
FreedroidRPG is an open source sci-fi role playing game, where the player fights against hordes of bots in order to free humanity from rebel bots whom know no mercy.
Risen 2: Dark Waters
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Second-strongest match for ELEX II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with ELEX II.
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
Risen 3 - Titan Lords
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Third-strongest match for ELEX II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with ELEX II.
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.
Outflow
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for ELEX II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with ELEX II.
Experience Atlas’s journey in the future world to save his planet. Beat the enemies with unique mechanics and explore a huge open world in this action RPG.
Risen
WHY THIS
Shares faction politics, character progression and an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Ranked #5 for ELEX II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with ELEX II.
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.
BIOMUTANT
WHY THIS
Shares faction politics with ELEX II.
Ranked #6 for ELEX II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with ELEX II.
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Ranked #7 for ELEX II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with ELEX II.
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Darksiders™
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Ranked #8 for ELEX II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with ELEX II.
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.
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Risen
WHY THIS
Shares faction politics, character progression and an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Reviewers of ELEX II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with ELEX II.
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.
Risen 2: Dark Waters
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Reviewers of ELEX II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with ELEX II.
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
Gothic 1
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Reviewers of ELEX II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with ELEX II.
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...
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with ELEX II.
Reviewers of ELEX II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with ELEX II.
EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Reviewers of ELEX II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with ELEX II.
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
ELEX
WHY THIS
Shares faction politics and an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Reviewers of ELEX II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with ELEX II.
ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.
Outward Definitive Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Reviewers of ELEX II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with ELEX II.
No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below ELEX II at current Steam store prices.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under ELEX II on Steam right now. Shares RPG with ELEX II.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Phasmophobia
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under ELEX II on Steam right now. Shares Action with ELEX II.
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under ELEX II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with ELEX II.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under ELEX II on Steam right now. Shares Action with ELEX II.
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.
Schedule I
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under ELEX II on Steam right now. Shares Action with ELEX II.
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under ELEX II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with ELEX II.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
The Forest
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under ELEX II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with ELEX II.
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
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.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with ELEX II.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with ELEX II.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with ELEX II.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with ELEX II.
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.
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.
NGU IDLE
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with ELEX II.
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with ELEX II.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
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More from Piranha Bytes
Other recommendable Steam games by Piranha Bytes, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Gothic 1
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind ELEX II. Shares Action and RPG with ELEX II.
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...
ELEX
WHY THIS
Shares faction politics and an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind ELEX II. Shares Action and Adventure with ELEX II.
ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.
Gothic II: Gold Edition
WHY THIS
Shares faction politics, character progression and an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind ELEX II. Shares Action and RPG with ELEX II.
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
Gothic® 3
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with ELEX II.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind ELEX II. Shares Action and RPG with ELEX II.
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.
Risen
WHY THIS
Shares faction politics, character progression and an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind ELEX II. Shares RPG with ELEX II.
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.
Risen 3 - Titan Lords
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind ELEX II. Shares RPG with ELEX II.
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.
Risen 2: Dark Waters
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with ELEX II.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind ELEX II. Shares RPG with ELEX II.
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
Frequently asked about ELEX II
- Does ELEX II work on Steam Deck?
- ELEX II is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does ELEX II cost?
- ELEX II is listed on Steam at 49.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to ELEX II?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ELEX II are FreedroidRPG, Risen 2: Dark Waters, Risen 3 - Titan Lords.
- Who developed ELEX II?
- ELEX II was developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic.
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