# Games like ELEX

> The closest matches to ELEX: ELEX II, Risen, GreedFall, Mars: War Logs, and Gothic 1. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [ELEX II](https://imho.run/games/900040/elex-ii) — Shares faction politics with ELEX. 1,435 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/900040/)
2. [Risen](https://imho.run/games/40300/risen) — Also Gothic, like ELEX. 2,271 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40300/)
3. [GreedFall](https://imho.run/games/606880/greedfall) — Shares moral choices and faction politics with ELEX. 10,619 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/606880/)
4. [Mars: War Logs](https://imho.run/games/232750/mars-war-logs) — Shares faction politics and resource management with ELEX. 1,336 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/232750/)
5. [Gothic 1](https://imho.run/games/65540/gothic-1) — A frequent pick in ELEX players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,742 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/65540/)
6. [BIOMUTANT](https://imho.run/games/597820/biomutant) — Also Post-apocalyptic, like ELEX. 8,277 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/597820/)
7. [The Surge](https://imho.run/games/378540/the-surge) — Same atmospheric mood as ELEX. 4,366 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/378540/)
8. [Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition](https://imho.run/games/22370/fallout-3-game-of-the-year-edition) — Also Post-apocalyptic, like ELEX. 31,079 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/22370/)
9. [UnderRail](https://imho.run/games/250520/underrail) — Shares faction politics with ELEX. 4,912 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250520/)
10. [Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition](https://imho.run/games/1151640/horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition) — Shares resource management with ELEX. 51,539 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151640/)
11. [The Outer Worlds](https://imho.run/games/578650/the-outer-worlds) — Shares faction politics with ELEX. 16,855 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/578650/)
12. [Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon](https://imho.run/games/1466060/tainted-grail-the-fall-of-avalon) — Same atmospheric mood as ELEX. 17,436 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466060/)
13. [Codex Lost](https://imho.run/games/2284600/codex-lost) — Shares resource management with ELEX. 54 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2284600/)
14. [Darksiders III](https://imho.run/games/606280/darksiders-iii) — Also Post-apocalyptic, like ELEX. 4,533 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/606280/)
15. [Wasteland 2: Director's Cut](https://imho.run/games/240760/wasteland-2-director-s-cut) — Shares faction politics with ELEX. 3,125 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/240760/)
16. [ArcaniA](https://imho.run/games/39690/arcania) — Also Gothic, like ELEX. 730 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/39690/)
17. [ELDEN RING](https://imho.run/games/1245620/elden-ring) — Same atmospheric mood as ELEX. 426,636 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1245620/)
18. [Metro Exodus](https://imho.run/games/412020/metro-exodus) — A frequent pick in ELEX players' libraries, and another Action. 33,790 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/412020/)
19. [The Forever Winter](https://imho.run/games/2828860/the-forever-winter) — Shares faction politics and resource management with ELEX. 15,319 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2828860/)
20. [Exoplanet: First Contact](https://imho.run/games/531660/exoplanet-first-contact) — Also Post-apocalyptic, like ELEX. 173 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/531660/)
21. [WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers](https://imho.run/games/2277560/wuchang-fallen-feathers) — Same atmospheric mood as ELEX. 5,116 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2277560/)
22. [The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/20920/the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings-enhanced-edition) — Same atmospheric mood as ELEX. 25,690 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/20920/)
23. [Bad 2 Bad: Apocalypse](https://imho.run/games/2782610/bad-2-bad-apocalypse) — Shares base building and resource management with ELEX. 184 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2782610/)
24. [Outward Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/794260/outward-definitive-edition) — Same atmospheric mood as ELEX. 15,375 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/794260/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=411300&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=411300&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=411300
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/411300
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About ELEX

ELEX is a 2017 action role-playing game developed by Piranha Bytes that blends post-apocalyptic science fiction with fantasy elements in a vast open world. Players navigate faction politics, make deep moral choices, and manage resources while engaging in stat-based combat that rewards strategic thinking. Reviewers note that the jetpack adds unique vertical movement to exploration, and players describe the experience as atmospheric, immersive, and contemplative with dark undertones. The writing and worldbuilding feel handcrafted, with faction systems weaving together fantasy, sci-fi, and post-apocalyptic themes seamlessly. Players highlight that exploration feels organic and rewarding, and the jetpack adds unique vertical movement to the massive open world. The game offers a substantial experience with base-building mechanics, running in a playable state on Steam Deck at $29.99, with approximately 68% positive reviews from over 5,000 Steam players.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 411300
- **Developer:** Piranha Bytes
- **Publisher:** THQ Nordic
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Oct 17, 2017
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 67
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/411300/elex)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=411300&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/411300/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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