Rank 01Games like ELEX II
- 21 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
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The closest matches to ELEX II: ELEX, Risen, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, Fallout: New Vegas, and Gothic II: Gold Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Shares character progression with ELEX II.
- $44.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
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Fallout: New Vegas
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Action RPG, like ELEX II.
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Drova - Forsaken Kin
Why this: Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like ELEX II.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like ELEX II
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Same atmospheric mood as ELEX II.
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Piranha Bytes
- Price: $49.99checked Nov 3
- 71% of 1,435 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Choices can block content
- Factions really matter
- Hostile world doesnt care about you
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to ELEX II
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Risen 2: Dark Waters
Why this: Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like ELEX II.
Gothic 1
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as ELEX II.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Why this: Same immersive mood as ELEX II.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below ELEX II at current Steam store prices.
Mars: War Logs
Why this: Shares faction politics with ELEX II.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as ELEX II.
Of Ash and Steel
Why this: Shares faction politics and character progression with ELEX II.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why this: Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like ELEX II.
About ELEX II
The closest matches to ELEX II: ELEX, Risen, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, Fallout: New Vegas, and Gothic II: Gold Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If ELEX II is your kind of game, the closest matches are ELEX, Risen and Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and immersive, and single out its autonomous companions 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.
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.
Is ELEX II worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 71% of 1,435 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $49.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 55 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 38 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Choices can block content
- Factions really matter
- Hostile world doesnt care about you
- Minimum hand holding
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The game did not evolve at all since the first instalment. Disappointed. Same unpolished combat and animations, predictable story and boring progression. Dropping it.”
“Got it, managed to play for a couple of hours and now the game keeps crashing. What a piece of junk game.”
People who play it also play: ELEX, Risen, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
Frequently asked about ELEX II
Can I run it?
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 ELEX, Risen, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon.
Who developed ELEX II?
ELEX II was developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic.