Assassin's Creed Odyssey is the latest and most ambitious Assassin's Creed game in the franchise. In it, you get to choose between playing Kassandra or Alexios and going on a mission to reunite your family in addition to taking down the formidable Cult of Kosmos. The game is an epic adventure and open-world roleplaying game.

You'll spend many hours searching every nook and cranny of the beautiful sprawling world of Ancient Greece. There are even fantasy elements in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey that involve the grandeur of Greek mythology. If you loved the game, here are some other games you should check out!

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Updated May 13, 2022, by Michael Llewellyn: The Assassin's Creed series has explored many historical moments in time. The series sets the tone for historical fiction-based period pieces that can transport its fans to another time and place. Those worlds got even bigger thanks to the release of Assassin's Creed: Origins and Odyssey with their respective open worlds taking place in Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece respectively. They were followed by the more recent Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, which is an obvious recommendation for fans of the series and the settings. With that in mind, this list has been updated to include some more titles with a historical setting that fans should invest in.

17 Immortals Fenix Rising

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  • Released: 2020
  • Developer: Ubisoft
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S

If you're looking for a game that's mechanically similar to Assassin's Creed: Odyssey but with an even more fantasy-based setting then Immortals Fenix Rising has you covered. Created by the same team that worked on Odyssey, Immortals features all manner of mythological beasts to fight like the Cyclops, Gorgons, and more.

Fenix Rising is a more colorful and humorous experience than the Assassin's Creed series. Stylistically, it borrows more than a few elements from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild. However, the Ubisoft open-world formula is still present but when you're having this much fun, the slight lack of originality can be given a pass.

16 Titan Quest

Fighting ancient monsters
  • Released: 2006
  • Developer: Iron Lore Entertainment
  • Platform: Android, iOS, PC, PS4, and Xbox One

Considered to be one of the best Diablo clones available, Titan Quest is a top-down action RPG set during Ancient Greece. The setting is perfect for fans of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey's mythical elements. The game is still supported to this day with new DLC content and gameplay updates.

Fans of classic Ray Harryhausen movies will be pleased to know that many of the creature designs were inspired by his designs. The developers are huge fans of the mythology and that shows in Titan Quest. If you were one of those kids that grew up watching Harryhausen classics like Jason and the Argonauts, Clash of the Titans, and the Sinbad movies on a Saturday afternoon then this is the game for you.

15 Ryse: Son Of Rome

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  • Released: 2013
  • Developer: Crytek
  • Platform: PC and Xbox One

Released as a launch title for the Xbox One, Ryse remains an absolute spectacle of a game. It's not set in Ancient Greece and lacks the fantasy element of Odyssey, but it's still the perfect title for fans of swords and sandals epics and historical fiction.

It's a hack and slash action game set during Boudica Uprising around 60AD. It features one of the best combat systems of the last generation as well as some incredible set pieces. Ryse is one of the most underrated Xbox exclusives and deserves another look.

14 Mass Effect: Andromeda

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  • Released: 2017
  • Developer: BioWare
  • Platform: PC, PS4, and Xbox One

While the setting is very different from Odyssey, Mass Effect: Andromeda is also an open-world, action-adventure, roleplaying game that involves a lot of intricate worldbuilding and storytelling. Decisions you make will affect the story and character arcs.

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You begin the game as either Sara or Scott Ryder, who awakens in Andromeda after traveling for more than 600 years. Your character will be tasked with finding a new world for humanity to live on while trying to fend off the evil Kett aliens. For anyone who enjoys games with lots of story and lore, the Mass Effect series is a must.

13 Tom Clancy's The Division

A Operative From The Division Stands In Front Of Some Christmas Lights
  • Released: 2016
  • Developer: Ubisoft
  • Platform: PC, PS4, and Xbox One

Tom Clancy's The Division is another action-adventure roleplaying game. It takes place in current-day New York City in the aftermath of a pandemic. It might feel a little too timely to play the game right now but if you're interested, it's an excellent video game with an awesome story.

It is critically acclaimed and considered one of the best post-apocalyptic games. There is also a sequel, which was released in 2019 if you're interested in continuing. The game follows a Special Agent from the Strategic Homeland Division who must help rebuild operations in New York and deal with criminal activity manifested by the viral outbreak.

12 Middle Earth: Shadow Of War

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  • Released: 2017
  • Developer: Monolith Productions
  • Platform: PC, PS4, and Xbox One

For any Lord of the Rings fans, you don't want to miss out on Shadow of War, the sequel to the beloved Shadow of Mordor. Shadow of War is a challenging roleplaying game that continues the narrative of J.R.R. Tolkein's legendary works.

It is set in between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and takes inspiration from live-action films. Your character is the ranger Talion and an elf-lord named Celebrimbor. It will be your job to find followers from different races, plan strategies, and go on complex and intriguing missions. The game received critical praise.

11 The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild

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  • Released: 2017
  • Developer: Nintendo
  • Platform: Switch and Wii U

Even though it is a Nintendo game from The Legend of Zelda franchise, you might be surprised how many elements in Breath of Wild feel familiar. Even if you haven't played a Zelda game before, you will get invested in this game and you don't need to be familiar with other games in the series.

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You play as Link, who must stop the deadly Calamity Ganon from destroying Hyrule. Familiar Zelda mechanics are present in this game, like puzzle-solving, side quests, and more. You can personalize your adventure and play it any way you want to, with a massive, sprawling, open world to explore.

10 Far Cry: New Dawn

Fighting enemies with canine companion
  • Released: 2019
  • Developer: Ubisoft
  • Platform: PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One

The Far Cry game series has some similar gameplay mechanics to Odyssey, although it is a first-person shooter rather than an open-world roleplaying game. That said, it has an intriguing storyline. The 2019 game, Far Cry New Dawn, is a narrative sequel to Far Cry 5.

It's recommended to play the entire series if you get the chance but Far Cry New Dawn does introduce some new roleplaying elements if that is something specific to your interests. Far Cry New Dawn focuses on the survivors of the nuclear collapse as they try to rebuild a community.

9 Assassin's Creed Origins

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  • Released: 2017
  • Developer: Ubisoft
  • Platform: PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One

Like Odyssey, AC Origins is different from the preceding games in the franchise due to its open-world format. It is a roleplaying action-adventure game set in Ancient Egypt. You play as a Medjay named Bayek. The game is not as massive as Odyssey is but the story is rich and fulfilling.

The side quests in this game also leave something to be desired but overall, Origins is one of the best Assassin's Creed games and it will provide you with plenty of hours of adventure, including the DLCs, one of which revolves around the curse of the Pharaohs.

8 Shadow of the Tomb Raider

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  • Released: 2018
  • Developer: Eidos Montreal
  • Platform: Linux, macOS, PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One

The thrilling conclusion of the 2013 Tomb Raider series sees Lara Croft attempting to stop the Mayan Apocalypse, something she inadvertently caused. Lara is at her fiercest in the third game in the series. She must journey into the Peruvian Jungle to track down a lost artifact before Trinity can get their hands on it.

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The game has less combat than the previous games, but they double down on the puzzles and exploration, which is more in line with the original series Lara Croft is a tough heroine, just like Kassandra. It also has some similar gameplay mechanics to Odyssey.

7 Red Dead Redemption 2

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  • Released: 2018
  • Developer: Rockstar North
  • Platform: PC, PS4, and Xbox One

Become an outlaw and play as Arthur Morgan in this epic new open-world roleplaying game from Rockstar North. Fans of the first Red Dead Redemption will undoubtedly want to play this game as it serves as a prequel to the previous game. Like Odyssey, Red Dead Redemption 2 is also a massive, sprawling, open-world game.

Fans of both games have gone back and forth on which one is better. Ultimately, that will be up to you to decide. Both games are gigantic, as in, they will take you hundreds of hours, potentially more, if you're hoping to achieve 100 percent completion.

6 God of War

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  • Released: 2018
  • Developer: Santa Monica Studio
  • Platform: PC and PS4

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is all about Ancient Greece. It dives heavily into the mythology and intrigue of the period. God of War is immersed in Norse mythology but its origins began with the ancient Greek gods. If the story of Odyssey entranced you, God of War should be of great interest too. You'll play as Kratos who is traveling with his young son, Atreus.

You embark on a journey to deliver the ashes of his wife and Atreus's mother to the peak of the nine realms. In the process, you'll encounter fantastical beings from Norse mythology and even catch many references to famous figures like Odin, Thor, and Loki.

5 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

A wide angle shot from The Witcher 3 Blood and Wine of Geralt and some soldiers riding towards Beauclair
  • Released: 2015
  • Developer: CD Projekt Red
  • Platform: PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is incredibly fun but it doesn't quite compare to the depth of storytelling you find in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The best part is, that you don't need to have played the other games in the series to fall in love with The Witcher 3.

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The games are based on a popular book series that is certainly worth reading and also have a Netflix adaptation. Now is the perfect time to play the game and embark on one of the most memorable dark fantastical journeys of your gaming career.

4 Sleeping Dogs

Wei Shen fighting off assailants
  • Released: 2012
  • Developer: United Front Games
  • Platform: macOS, PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One

Sleeping Dogs is worlds away from Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Instead of Ancient Greece, your journey begins in contemporary Hong Kong. You play as an undercover cop named Wei Shen. Your goal is to infiltrate the Triad organization. The game utilizes Hong Kong-style shooting and free-flowing combat that's reminiscent of the Batman Arkham series.

You will need to complete various missions to beat the game but you can also feel free to explore the open world around you if you prefer. Like the mercenary system in Odyssey, depending on what you do, you could get "heat" put on you by the police.

3 Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn No HUD showing Aloy walking up to a guard
  • Released: 2017
  • Developer: Guerrilla Games
  • Platform: PC and PS4

If you love Kassandra then you need to meet the protagonist of Horizon Zero Dawn, Aloy. Released in 2017, Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the best roleplaying games of all time and it has an incredibly intriguing story.

You'll find yourself engrossed in the tale of the Old Ones and Aloy's journey to uncover the truth of her past and where she came from. The game is set in a world where machines have the run of the land. You'll need to collect various weapons and armor to equip yourself against the variety of machinery. There is a high focus on exploration and combat.

2 Monster Hunter World

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  • Released: 2018
  • Developer: Capcom
  • Platform: PC, PS4, and Xbox One

Monster Hunter World is similar to Horizon Zero Dawn with its focus on hunting down monsters. If you enjoyed the side quests in Odyssey that lead you to hunt down legendary animals, then Monster Hunter World will surely appeal to you.

It is also a game that heavily involves multiplayer if you wish to get involved in the online portion. You take on the role of a Hunter, and your goal is to hunt down the monsters in the various environments. Your goal is to craft new weapons, armor, and more. You can hunt alone, or in groups.

1 Dragon Age: Inquisition

Dragon Age Inquisition Concept Art of the Inquisitor walking in the mountains
  • Released: 2014
  • Developer: BioWare
  • Platform: PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One

If you are familiar with the Dragon Age franchise, then you may have already played Inquisition, if not, then you should consider it. In Inquisition, you'll play the Inquisitor, a character who must go on a journey to settle the civil unrest in Thedas due to mysterious tears in the sky known as breaches.

These breaches have begun unleashing deadly demons into the world, and you'll need to fend them off to protect the citizens. Inquisition is also highly customizable, so you can change the look of your Inquisitor at the beginning of the game. Like Odyssey, this is an open-world game with plenty of exploration and side missions.

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