God of War 4 has proven to be a one of a kind masterpiece. There are also plenty of games that are similar in their own ways for fans to play! Here are top ten games similar to God of War 2018 for those who enjoyed it.
10. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
God of War was all about traveling within Norse mythology. What better way to replicate that than playing as a viking? Travel the many territories as you conquer and pillage for resources to build your viking village!
Play as Eivor Varinsdottir as you lead your clan to pillage and take down other ships for resources. Upgrade your town or Eivor’s gear to help you defeat unique bosses in battle. You can also choose different dialogue options that will affect the story as you go along.
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- Being able to raid many territories and take them over as you pillage for resources and take down ships in naval combat
- Enjoying the RPG aspects of the game when it comes to its stat heavy combat and dialogue options
- Fighting many different bosses across the world from a large polar bear to a deadly witch in the bog
9. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Castlevania is a slasher reminiscent of both Devil May Cry and the God of War series. Play as Gabriel Belmont, a member of the Brotherhood of Light Knights who protect the innocent from the supernatural. After the brutal death of his wife, her soul guides Gabriel on his journey to save the world.
Castlevania not only has combat elements similar to God of War, but also platforming too. Climb walls and cliffs while also using your weapons to get around too! Fight large bosses such as titans in dark castles, ancient ruins, frozen wastelands and more!
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- Exploring a world on its last legs as the supernatural takes over humanity
- A fast-paced combat system reminiscent of God of War with multiple weapons that can be dual wielded
- Massive boss fights with great titans that also come with their own time trials for an extra challenge
8. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey touches into Greek culture and mythology. Follow a story of vengeance as either Alexios or Kassandra. Make your decisions through dialogue and targets wisely, as there are multiple endings to be achieved.
Travel through the vast open world of Ancient Greece and its many beautiful cities. Battle through armies and hidden bosses with its RPG style combat. Collect different weapons and gear with their own stats to affect your leveling and gameplay.
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- Vast open worlds where you are able to explore the ancient cities of Greece, including Athens!
- RPG gameplay with your own dialogue options and choices that will affect the story and who your character is
- Combat that not only requires skill but attention to stats in acquiring weapons and gear on your travels
7. Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor
Shadow of Mordor is a chronicle story taking place in the Lord of the Rings world of Middle Earth. Play as Tailon, a captain of Mordor on a quest to avenge his sacrificed family after summoning a wraith. This wraith gives Tailon special powers along his journey as he fights through mobs of enemies.
In the game, there is a Nemesis system. Every enemy that survives their encounter with Tailon will be promoted within the enemy army. This will make them much stronger, but will be able to give Tailon special buffs when defeated, making it a core and popular feature to the game.
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- Being able to explore the depths of Middle Earth and all that it has to offer. Perfect for Lord of the Rings fans out there!
- An intense story of vengeance and being able to watch the relationship between Tailon and the wraith grow
- The idea of the Nemesis system and being able to defeat foes you have faced in battle for the chance of stronger buffs
6. Dante’s Inferno
Follow Dante, a Templar Knight of the Crusades as he travels through the nine levels of Hell. A vengeance story where a poet’s spirit named Virgil guides Dante to rescue the knight’s murdered lover, Beatrice. Battle through each level with their own bosses as you confront Dante’s own war crimes in his life.
The game is a hack and slash that is reminiscent of the older God of War games just as much as 4. There are many sections of platforming through the different parts of Hell as well as puzzle solving. Dante can even use multiple weapons and magic used by the souls that he finds throughout his quest.
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- A hack and slasher that allows you to use different types of magic and weapons for the grotesque monsters of Hell
- Being able to explore the nine levels of Hell as told by the famous real-life poem of Dante’s Inferno
- Following an interesting story about a horrible person finding their lover and confronting the worst parts of themselves along the way
5. Darksiders
Play as War, a horseman of the apocalypse laid onto Earth. He was accused of causing an actual war between Heaven and Hell, causing total catastrophic destruction to Earth and all who inhabit it. The demons of Hell have taken over the planet and it’s up to War to find out how before the Angels catch him.
War must traverse the ruined planet of Earth and just like Kratos, is willing to kill anyone who gets in his way. Whether it is a demon or an angel, use deadly combos and weapons that you find to fight your way to the truth. Charge through infested dungeons and develop your powers on a quest of vengeance and redemption.
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- Being able to see what “Hell on Earth” actually looks like as you fight through hordes of demons and angels
- An anti-hero protagonist similar to Kratos who will kill and destroy whatever is in his path to achieve his end goal
- Learning different powerful combos and being able to upgrade your many abilities to help traverse the dangerous wastelands of Earth
4. Devil May Cry (HD Collection)
Be able to play the remastered versions of the first three games of the Devil May Cry series! Play as Dante the devil hunter through the underworld of Mundus. Battle many different types of demons and discover new characters and gameplay styles such as Virgil, Dante’s brother!
The DMC series is beloved for a reason. Not only for the fast-paced and stylish gameplay, but also for Dante’s signature attitude. Keep your combos high through the ranking system mid-battle and score as many points as you can!
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- Playing as a cocky and witty character such as Dante, enjoying every bit of his sarcasm throughout the story
- A slasher that takes place in the depths of the underworld with a terrific atmosphere along with its many creatures to fight
- A combat system that not only relies on long combos, but also how flashy and stylish you can be
3. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Geralt of Rivia is a Witcher, a mercenary monster slayer with special powers. He is given the most important contract of his life. He must track down Ciri, a child of prophecy that has the power to shape or destroy this war-torn world.
Geralt has many unique magical powers and spells that he can cast to defeat his foes. The combat can be challenging yet rewarding as you traverse the world, including taking up side contracts for money. Each kingdom has their own culture with people to listen to and help if you choose to.
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- A game that explores medieval mythology as you explore the different cultures and people of every side of the world
- The ability to shape the character you play as, whether as a mercenary only for the money or one with a heart
- Determine the fate of the world as you hunt down Ciri. Do you turn her in for the boundless cash or risk your life to protect her?
2. The Last of Us
Joel is a cold middle-aged man living in the midst of the ruthless zombie apocalypse. After losing his daughter at the start of the break out, Joel is all about survival to himself. However, he meets Ellie, who is immune to the bite of the undead and the possible cure to the apocalypse and humanity.
Joel must deliver Ellie to the Fireflies where she will be used to make the cure. Just like God of War 4, you follow a growing father and child relationship. Both Joel and Ellie are incredibly entertaining and witty people to watch interact, making it impossible not to love.
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- Being able to watch a father and daughter relationship grow similar to the interactions between Kratos and Atreus in God of War 4
- A grounded combat system as you trudge through hordes of different types of zombies that require different strategies to fight or avoid
- Experiencing a broken world and how others are dealing with this apocalypse with their own tragic storylines
1. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
Senua is a Celtic warrior from the viking ages. She is set on fighting for the life of her dead lover by traversing through Helheim, the Hell for vikings. But Senua is not your typical warrior or person, as she sees visions and hears voices that affect how she views her world.
Senua must use her powers and combat abilities to survive through Helheim. There is beautiful representation and symbolism of what it is like for real people to live with mental illnesses. Senua is an engaging character as you learn about her life and love for the people around her.
Play This Game If You Like...
- Being able to explore Norse mythology like Helheim just like in God of War 4
- Engage with a wholesome story about Senua’s search for her lover as you learn about their lives together
- Symbolism and Neurodivergent representation as you see the world through Senua’s eyes and mind
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