Developed by Ubisoft Quebec, the idea behind Immortals Fenyx Rising was birthed when an issue occurred during the development of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey that caused the human characters to turn into cyclopses. The success of 2018’s Assassin’s Creed Odyssey made Ubisoft confident enough to give the project a thumbs-up, and thus Immortals Fenyx Rising, originally titled Gods and Monsters, began development.

The game was released in December 2020 to a lukewarm reception, scoring between 76 and 82 on the review aggregator Metacritic. Despite the somewhat disappointing scores, Immortals Fenyx Rising has received a great deal of attention and praise in recent weeks. For those that have thoroughly enjoyed the game, or liked the concept but wanted more in terms of the execution, here are 10 excellent games that have significant similarities to Ubisoft’s recent open-world adventure.

Updated May 25th, 2022 by Russ Boswell: Open-world games have been getting better and better as time goes on, with many developers turning their attention towards crafting some truly immersive and engrossing open-world titles. The recent release of Elden RIng is proof that open-world games are here to stay and can provide hours upon hours of gameplay while still maintaining a solid story and action-packed gameplay. Immortals Fenyx Rising was a pleasant surprise to open-world fans and will hopefully become its own franchise in due time. However, players that are looking for a similar adventure have a ton of options to choose from. To better highlight the slew of great games that are like Immortals Fenyx Rising, the following list has been updated with more entries.

13 Elden Ring

There have been a ton of great open-world titles released in recent years, with Immortals Fenyx Rising finding a comfortable spot near the top of the list thanks to its expansive world and engaging combat. It can be pretty challenging at times, but players that are looking for something that will really test their skills should check out Elden Ring. This recent adventure from FromSoftware, creators of the Dark Souls series, is perhaps their most ambitious game to date.

There is so much to see, do, unlock, and conquer throughout the Lands Between. Players could easily put 100 hours into this game, making it a truly long-winded adventure that should keep players on the edge of their seats throughout its entire runtime.

12 Hades

Greek and Roman mythology have always been a solid point of inspiration for video games. Titles like God of War, Age of Mythology, Assassin’s Creed, and even the MOBA Smite have used these mythological characters to great effect. Those that enjoy the mythos surrounding Immortals Fenyx Rising and are craving something else rooted in fables and folklore should feel right at home with the Indie smash-hit, Hades. Although it’s pretty different from the third-person action release, Hades has its own immense charm, making use of a top-down bullet-hell-style rogue-like design.

Players will spend multiple runs trying to claw their way out of Hades and meet a colorful cast of fully voice-acted Gods and Goddesses along the way. This is a love letter to the Greek Mythos and an absolute blast to play through.

11 Kena: Bridge Of Spirits

Immortals Fenyx Rising was a pleasant surprise to most players, offering up a beautiful and expansive open world that featured some pretty engaging gameplay. A release that had a similar reception was Kena: Bridge of Spirits. This creation from Ember Lab is breathtaking from a visual standpoint, utilizing the power of the PS4 and PS5 to give players a gorgeous open world to explore.

Past the engrossing design elements, Kena: Bridge of Spirits features solid gameplay, with great combat and exciting boss battles. Players that want to experience something unique and well-received like Immortals Fenyx Rising should check out Kena: Bridge of Spirits, which will hopefully turn into its own franchise.

10 Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

Originally released in 2010 on the Nintendo Wii, Xenoblade Chronicles is an open-world RPG that was developed by Monolith Soft and published by Nintendo. The game was beloved by both fans and critics, exemplified by its 92 Metascore and 9.2 User Score.

The game differentiates itself from Immortals Fenyx Rising with its JRPG elements, such as the action-based battle system, but there is still much to love for fans of Ubisoft’s game. A remastered edition of the 2010 titled Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, released in 2019 and featured improvements to the game’s music, interface, and visuals.

9 Shadow of the Tomb Raider

The rebooted Tomb Raider series has carved itself a spot in the crowded world of modern third-person action-adventures. Although the games have struggled to find themselves among their respective years’ most critically acclaimed titles, they’ve each offered solid, enjoyable adventures akin to the Assassin’s Creed series.

Eidos-Montréal’s game may not have won any game of the year awards, despite being nominated for a handful in the adventure category; though it did win multiple awards for its sound design. The 2019 G.A.N.G. Awards and National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers Awards both awarded the Lara Croft adventure for its use of sound.

8 The Pathless

Released in November 2020 by Annapurna Interactive, The Pathless puts players in the shoes of a skilled hunter who is accompanied by an eagle that has the strength to carry her around the game’s open world. The Pathless is notable for replacing the commonly found mini-map with a Spirit Vision mechanic, which greatly improves the player’s sense of immersion.

The Pathless is only the second game developed by Giant Squid. Giant Squid’s first game was Abzû, an artistic adventure game that lets players explore a meticulously designed ocean.

7 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Any list of recommendations for an open-world adventure game would feel incomplete without the inclusion of Bethesda’s modern classic The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

The latest Elder Scrolls title set a standard for RPGs in 2011 with its incredible open-world that was filled to the brim with quests to complete and secrets to discover. Despite the game releasing two console generations ago, it still feels fresh today and will likely continue to do so until The Elder Scroll VI is finally released.

6 Horizon Zero Dawn

Much like Immortals Fenyx Rising, Horizon Zero Dawn has been frequently compared to (spoiler alert) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Similar to the aforementioned The Pathless, Horizon Zero Dawn puts players in control of a skilled archer and hunter. The game’s excellent open-world is set in a unique post-apocalyptic setting where the land is overrun by animal-like robots. Horizon Zero Dawn was a big hit with fans and critics, scoring an impressive 89 on Metacritic.

5 Dark Souls

Like Skyrim, FromSoftware’s Dark Souls doesn’t have too many direct similarities to Ubisoft’s Immortal Fenyx Rising, but it is a must-have for players looking to find some of the action-adventure genre’s best modern games.

Dark Souls is known for its punishing difficulty and lack of hand-holding, though these are far from just being gimmicks. The game’s absence of help and direction is beautifully representative of the intricate story that invites the player to explore it without ever making it essential.

4 Genshin Impact

A free-to-play action-RPG released by Chinese company miHoYo, Genshin Impact lets players explore a wonderfully designed open-world on all major platforms including mobile devices.

The game has already won numerous awards since its September 2020 release, including Google Play’s Game of the Year and iPhone Game of the Year, as well as receiving nominations at The Game Awards 2020 for both Best RPG and Best Mobile Game.

3 God of War (2018)

It could be argued that God of War (2018) is the least like Immortal Fenyx Rising in the sense that it changes its influence from Greek Mythology to Norse Mythology for the first time in the series. However, the latest God of War game earns its spot on this list for its more open level design that was a breath of fresh air for the series.

Although God of War can’t exactly be categorized as an open-world, it should still appeal to fans of Immortals Fenyx Rising for its fantastic world-design, despite the more linear approach.

2 Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

As mentioned before, Ubisoft Quebec formulated the concept behind Immortals Fenyx Rising when working on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, so it should come as little surprise that the games have numerous similarities.

The main similarity between the two games is that they both center around Greek mythology. The mythology’s influence doesn’t just affect the game’s story but is seen around every corner of the fantastic open-world that Ubisoft Quebec created. The developer was deservedly recognized for their efforts with the world design, winning the Best Artistic Design accolade at the Titanium Awards.

1 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Anyone who has done even surface-level research of Immortals Fenyx Rising will probably have seen comparisons between it and Nintendo’s most recent main series Zelda title, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Similarities include physics-based puzzles, climbable surfaces, and an explorable world that is bursting with color that can be explored on foot, by gliding, or on horseback. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is now the second-highest-rated Zelda game of all time on Metacritic, with a score of 97 that puts it just two points behind the iconic Ocarina of Time. The game’s score is especially impressive when factoring in that it was reviewed by over eighty more outlets than The Legend of Zelda:Ocarina of Time.

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