Top God of War Alternatives for 2025

The 2018 God of War reboot and its sequel Ragnarök redefined narrative-driven action-adventure gaming. While few titles can match Santa Monica Studio's masterpiece, several games capture elements that made Kratos' journey so compelling.

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

Ninja Theory's psychological thriller shares God of War's Norse mythology backdrop and intense melee combat. Senua's spiritual journey mirrors Kratos' personal growth, with similarly immersive cinematography and award-winning performances.

The Last of Us Parts 1 & 2

Naughty Dog's emotional masterpiece delivers the same caliber of character development and cinematic storytelling that elevated God of War, focusing on a protective mentor and vulnerable youth navigating brutal circumstances.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Ubisoft's Viking epic offers expansive Norse myth exploration with familiar figures like Odin and Thor. Its brutal combat and RPG progression will satisfy fans of God of War's gameplay systems.

Jotun

This indie gem presents Norse mythology through stunning hand-drawn art. While mechanically simpler, it captures mythological scale through epic boss battles against towering Norse giants.

Rise of the Tomb Raider

Crystal Dynamics' sequel perfected the semi-open adventure formula God of War would later adopt, blending exploration, puzzles, and combat across interconnected environments.

Star Wars Jedi Series

Directed by God of War 3's Stig Asmussen, these Star Wars adventures feature similar Metroidvania-style progression and weighty melee combat.

The Walking Dead: Season 1

Telltale's narrative masterpiece shares God of War's emotional core - a hardened protector bonding with a vulnerable child amidst chaos.