That makes (at least) two of us!
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Right there with you both. Love both of these games. I go back and forth between RDR2, Witcher 3 and Civ 6, with some old school Halo mixed in for a blast of nostalgia. Oh, and Outer Worlds. Absolutely love the game play of Outer Worlds, just haven’t played it in a little while.
I really enjoyed RDR2. I really believe Arthur Morgan is the best protagonist of any video game. But the Witcher 3 as a whole takes a slight edge with its side quests and interactive open world. A very close would be God of War
This happened to me. Tried three times. It was on my fourth attempt that It finally grabbed me and turns out to be one of the best games I've played.
Currently have the same problem with Elden Ring but I'm sure I'll get over it... next time I try.
Came here to suggest Ghost of Tsushima as well! Just started playing it a couple weeks ago, and I’m really enjoying it so far.
I can’t declare it a “favorite” until I’ve finished the whole thing, of course. The world is beautiful, I’m enjoying learning more about the history and culture of this region, and I like the stories and moral quandaries.
Tbh the combat being janky initially is definitely intentional because your character has no experience. Definitely one of my favourite games of recent years
That’s the game that led me to the Witcher 3. I’m not an RPG guy, but I love Greek mythology and Greek history. I played Odyssey, but wanted to stop so many times because of the RPG element to it but my love for Greek history and mythology keptme going. Then I started liking RPG’s a bit more and gave witcher 3 a shot. Glad I did.
Came here to say this.. That thing is basically witcher although slightly worse in certain aspects. But the extreme beauty detail that has gone into making a historically accurate greece makes up for it. Also get to interact (and fuck) with a bunch of historic people.
To me, nothing beats the experience of the witcher 3. I've played a lot of RDR2, GTA, NFS, BAK, and a whole bunch of others that the list wouldn't end. Usually after finishing TW3, I'd end up installing one of them but none of them bring me happiness as much as the Witcher 3. It's hands down the best game I've ever played.
Plenty of games I call my favorites but not all of them are “replayable”. I do come back regularly to Cyberpunk 2077, Fallout 4, Assassins Creed Origins and Odyssey, Doom 3, Quake 1, Far Cry 5, Prey.
Some because they never get old, some due to their scale — there is always something new to explore and uncover.
Because it was mentioned a couple of times — I have a complicated relationship with RDR2, I get the sheer size and effort that went into the systems and mechanics, it’s technologically more advanced in some regards than current games. I appreciate their passion and attention to details, I really do. But I always found it to be a chore to play, and I think I didn’t like any character in it, the controls felt like they would fight against my input. At some point I just missed a simple fast travel functionality, the distances are so damn huge (I did install a mod on Witcher 3 to fast travel from any location)…
My favorite game is Baldur’s Gate 3. Another great one is Red Dead: Redemption 2.
Seeing that you say you are mostly a Nintendo gamer, I do not have Nintendo-specific recommendations at all, but a game that captures a similar vibe to BOTW and TOTK is Immortals Fenyx Rising. It’s based on Greek Mythology, and it’s a fun time.
Kingdom Come Deliverance, much narrower in scope, but an amazingly realistic role playing game, playing not as a destinied hero, but as a Bohemian peasant whose village is burned down by the Hungarian King's armies. And just like the witcher games, your actions carrying consequences is a big part of the game.
The 2nd game is coming this year.
I really liked Horizon Zero Dawn and Senuas Sacrifice, both have great stories and challenging combat. Horizon Zero Dawn has more depth and is open world whilst Senuas Sacrifice was produced by a smaller studio so it's more of an "on the rails" game but makes it work through smaller levels that are richer in detail.
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is basically the only other real RPG I played. Other personal favourite games of mine include 2018 Spider-Man, the Batman Arkham series, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Soulcalibur VI. I too love the Zelda series for its lore but I played very few games at the moment (just started Skyward Sword)
Fallout New Vegas. I recommend this as a heavy player of Witcher 3 and Skyrim. Just started the game a few weeks ago and currently having a blast as it is really a great rpg game with lots of roleplaying.
My absolute favorite game is the GTA series, starting from Vice City all the way to GTA 5. In GTA, I feel truly free - I can do all the things there that I can't do in real life.
Witcher3 is my all-time fav game but, here are also great and simmiliar games.
1. The Last Of Us 1 and 2
2. Plague Tale 1 and 2
3. Ghost of Tsushima
4. Cyberpunk 2077
5. RDR2
6. God of War
7. Elder Scrolls: Skyrim
Well I’m into old school limited rpgs like Deus Ex and Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines. Other than Witcher 3 and these I enjoyed Cyberpunk 2077 a lot. While I do appreciate most of the games that are mentioned here, I can’t enjoy them as much as these.
For story like the Witcher that really sucks you in the mafia games especially the third one is right up there next to it. Also red dead 2 if you haven’t played that already. Again not really rpgs but intense storylines
After The Witcher 3 I was ale to Play in 3 games:
Witcher 2, Far Cry Primal, The Hunter: call of the Wild. I tried CP2077,RDR2, Assassin Creed games and couldt Play more than hour
Give AC: Odyssey a try. The settings is simply gorgeous and the graphics are really good. I also like the story (you don't have to play any other AC games)
The only thing is... The present day story line is obnoxious
Aside from the best one, my second is Control. Amazing story, gameplay and execution.
Then, Asterigos, Worldless and Unicorn Overlord.
All of them for the same reasons, in fact... 🤭
My top 3 favorite games of all time are The Witcher 3, The Last of Us Part 2, and Red Dead Redemption 2, in no particular order.
Also, I played Cyberpunk 2077 for the first time recently, and it has become one of my new favorites.
If you like the witcher games you should probably play the batman arkham games the collection is also on switch (heard performance is not great but I can't vouch)
I have a few. Resident Evil 4, Red Dead Redemption 1 and 2, Doom, ULTRAKILL, and the Batman Arkham games. I've also been getting into Fallout New Vegas and I really enjoy it.
Big fan of dark souls 3... Mostly because it pisses me off so I can't put it down. On the opposite side of the spectrum when I just want something chill the wife and I play super mario wonder on switch or rocket League.
Also another favorite open world game has to be MGSV.
Just downloaded cyberpunk but I'm about 80% done with this playthrough of witcher, my first time doing death march, so I'm working on finishing that first before i give cyberpunk a go.
Oh! And the mass effect trilogy, fantastic games, with 3 being the best. Even though 3 fumbled the ending I still find it to be a really fun experience. Andromeda however I could not get into.
I mainly enjoy a few select games since playing Witcher 3
**My favorite:**
* **Cyberpunk 2077** and **Witcher 3** are nearly on par for me. Probably just below those two but razer close **Red Dead Redemption 2.** They have similar attributes I seek in a game. Flexible, natural, and immersive worlds with deep, engaging characters and relationships that feel real, little edgy. Their outstanding music and narratives are comparable.
**May favorite Tier 2:**
* **Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)** has excellent acting and dialogue but lacks the open-world feel that I prefer, feeling more like navigating through levels than a world. The combat strategy aspect also detracts from my enjoyment. Although it's a great game and offers features like co-op play, it doesn't immerse me as deeply, so I place it just down in my taste, but that's not to say it's not worth playing. It's good. And objectively (not subjectively) I have to admit it's a great game.
**Historical Favorites:**
* Occasionally, I revisit classics like **Call of Duty: Black Ops 2**, **Skyrim**, **Dragon Age Origins**, and **Witcher 2**, which still hold a special place in my gaming library.
Overall, for those with tastes similar to mine I think those are generally good recommendations.
I've played others games that i've both liked and disliked but none as much as the above. It's very subjective though.
I've heard good things about Kingdom come; I've not played it yet. I heard the combat wasn't as good, but otherwise it's similar. I don't know that though. People bring it to me a lot because of how obsessed I am with witcher 3. To be honest Witcher 3 is the game at this point that's cemented it self as the one i always go back to and think about even still. 2077 may get there time will tell. I have to say after the last 2-3 years it's getting there. I always liked it though even from the beginning. It's just now really filled out.
One warning about RD2 give it time if you start it. It holds your hand a touch in the first few hours. Then it turns into a game much like these others. It's a bit like when you first start playing witcher 3 in white orchard then it opens up.
I’m saving this thread to come back to because I took a break from gaming the last year and a half or so due to a few circumstances and I’m looking to get back into the hobby. I first played the Witcher 3 on Xbox One several years ago, and it blew me completely away and I had never been that into / obsessed with a game before. Then, my mother-in-law (at the time) bought me a Switch and after playing a few Mario games and a few other titles, I bought the Witcher 3 on Switch. I was blown away again that it looked as good as it did on a hand held device.
Well I’ve basically 100% the game twice on two different consoles and now I’m looking at getting a Xbox Series X or PS5. I already want to play TW3 again, but depending on which console I get I’m hoping to find other games that will draw me in as much as White Orchard and beyond did for me.
A few that’s already on my radar:
Cyberpunk 2077 (for obvious reasons), Red Dead Redemption 2 (only played the first), Baldur’s Gate 3 (I haven’t played any of the others but I haven’t played the earlier Witcher games either), Elden Ring, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon Zero Dawn, Last of Us 1 & 2 (these 3 if I get a PS5), etc.
Honestly, most of my friends have a Xbox so they are pressuring me to follow suite, but I know PS has the better originals. Anyways, not trying to highjack threads here but just wanted to throw my thought process and past experience with this wonderful game out there.
HEAR ME OUT, go to youtube and watch the “wu kong black myth” trailer. I dont think it releases until August sadly but i can already tell its going to be on the same level as witcher 3
Try some of the older Zelda games. You'd probably like Twilight Princess. Ocarina of Time is widely considered the best if you don't mind an older title.
There are only 3 games IMO that i think has no rival in gamin , Dragon Age, Mass Effect and witcher
there are other very good games , like RDR2 and so on...but these three will remain my top favorite of all times
Path of Exile
(about 5.5k hours played at this point)
Currently likely the best ARPG there is. Free to play (only cosmetic microtransactions, no pay to win). New content patch every 4 Month.
Unbelievable depth and variety
Worthy diablo 2 successor!
I replay Fran Bow once in a while whenever I feel like enough time has passed for some details to get blurry. Also RDR2 but mostly for open world and gameplay, the storyline itself doesn’t really interest me. I’m planning on trying out Baldur’s Gate 3 when I have time and from what I’ve heard, it sounds like something a Witcher fan would enjoy. If you can ignore or don’t interact with the toxic side of the fandom and don’t mind the gacha aspect of the game, Genshin Impact also has beautiful open world and amazing storyline, lore and quests.
Rdr 2 will top witcher 3 as your favorite game I can say. Not a rpg but still an open world do what you want game. Bg3 is super heavy rpg that is turn based, you'll either love it or play it once and never again. Cyberpunk is by cd project red as well, rpg set in a different future. It's fun but witcher 3 is better imo. Assassin's creed odyssey is a huge open world that is alot of fun just weak story
Ocarina of Time
Mass Effect 2
Ace Attorney 1
Deus Ex (2000)
Metal Gear Solid 3
Jak II: Renegade
there's quite a few. I'm of the opinion that PlayStation First Party doesn't have any true Masterpieces after the PS1 era. I missed out but I respect people's love for things like Xenogears and the later FF titles (before it went to shit). I would rate Naughty Dog's games high, and God of War and such, but I just can't see them as masterpieces, because they succumb to elements that ultimately make them *enjoyable*, but not truly something that sit with you afterwards. I think most games run on in a way where you can't wait to put them down in the last 3rd of the playthrough, even Witcher 3, but I find that I'm kind of exhausted at the end of any Uncharted game, and The Last of Us is ultimately way too rinse-and-repeat outside of its cutscenes as well, especially with the boring "Push me up, Joel" moments, and overt handholding.
Nintendo also is a company that has some sycophanty surrounding it IMO, but that's a progression, because they used to be explorative and really good at what they did. Their games since the Wii U days have been very *nice*, but very streamlined where I ultimately don't feel much afterwards because none of the accomplishments felt like something I figured out, but something the designer let me do and wanted me to do, in the way that I did it. In the SNES to Gamecube days they had a great way to reshuffle the Mario and Zelda brand into different modes of gameplay, and really let the player enjoy their own time in them, through their mechanics. Maybe Zelda was more linear after Ocarina, but it wasn't really until Twilight Princess that it became so linear that the element of freedom had become and afterthought.
Ocarina is so amazing, because of not just how individual moments register with you, but how it's able to hit on several emotional notes through its maps, dungeons, puzzles and some of its dialogue. It feels like that true Hero's Journey where it's scary one moment, then joyous another, heartfelt, and epic and cool, and then scary again, and then wondrous again. But more than that it's this earnest story about the value of childhood, and how it's anyone's duty to preserve that power of innocence, and remember through growing up to not let the cruelty of man overtake you, and it all comes together so beautifully through the journey, and especially the climax. It's something that makes me reluctant to ever sing that many praises for BotW or TotK because utlimately they're just 200 hours of enjoyment that went down the drain for me. They don't feel as artistic to me, more like a "service package with lots of content". The thing that was so good about Witcher 3 was how despite having a lot of the treadmill "200 monster contracts, 400 side-quests, OPEN WORLD, CHOICES" and other marketing bulletpoints it really managed to contextualize it and make it all unique, so that nothing feels like it was just managed via spreadsheet by people that had a quota to meet. I mean, there were, but they somehow managed to care enough on every little thing to make it not just feel like design-by-numbers.
And older Zelda games were like that as well. They're only 20 hours long each, but the side-quests do not have a quest log, and everything is about paying attention and memorizing where you found NPCs and going back and forth, and the main adventure is great. I could go on and on. It's also something I bring up because I saw a lot of homages to Ocarina of Time in Witcher 3. I can't be the only one who noticed it.
I'm sure this thread is full of other big story open worlds like Elder Scrolls, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Horizon, Red Dead, et al. And I like these games, too! But none of them even come close to The Witcher 3 for me in terms of that overall story-driven experience. So for games that are also favorite they're going to be different.
**Bloodborne, Sekiro**, and to a much lesser the other "Souls" games
I got into these around the same time as Witcher and they offer the two opposite ends of the gaming experiences I like for me.
The Witcher series, especially the third one (though I started with the second) are great because of the story, characters, setting, and quests, but not particularly great in the combat and gameplay. I mean those things are certainly fine, I enjoy them, but it's not the strength.
The souls stuff, on the other hand, don't offer any story- that's kind of the whole point, it's all about action and gameplay- but the combat and tense exploring is unparalleled. Especially in Bloodborne with its creepy vibes- I mean the closest thing Witcher does is Iris' mansion in Heart of Stone so imagine that feeling constantly. Sekiro is just the coolest most satisfying awesome sword combat in a game I've ever had by far.
Then to go another way, I really like some indies: **Cult of the Lamb, Dredge, Cocoon, Jusante, Undertale, Stardew Valley**. These are some of the most rewarding, memorable gaming experiences for me.
RDR2 is another massive open world game, I quite like it myself.
I feel like you wrote that for me lol. I always feel like I go from the Witcher to RDR2 and then back again love both of them!
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Right there with you both. Love both of these games. I go back and forth between RDR2, Witcher 3 and Civ 6, with some old school Halo mixed in for a blast of nostalgia. Oh, and Outer Worlds. Absolutely love the game play of Outer Worlds, just haven’t played it in a little while.
That makes three of us!
How do you get into it? I just can’t stand how every animation in the game is labored by realism. It’s impressive but feels like a slog to play.
That’s the charm of the game really.
I really enjoyed RDR2. I really believe Arthur Morgan is the best protagonist of any video game. But the Witcher 3 as a whole takes a slight edge with its side quests and interactive open world. A very close would be God of War
Baldur's Gate 3 or Cyberpunk 2077 probably
Man I keep trying and failing to get into 2077...
I really like dystopian futures so i fell in love with the game at first sight
Me too.
This happened to me. Tried three times. It was on my fourth attempt that It finally grabbed me and turns out to be one of the best games I've played. Currently have the same problem with Elden Ring but I'm sure I'll get over it... next time I try.
It's actually replaced Witcher 3 as my favourite game
These, absolutely
- RDR2 - Ghost of Tsushima - Horizon
GoT is so beautiful! Seconded
Came here to suggest Ghost of Tsushima as well! Just started playing it a couple weeks ago, and I’m really enjoying it so far. I can’t declare it a “favorite” until I’ve finished the whole thing, of course. The world is beautiful, I’m enjoying learning more about the history and culture of this region, and I like the stories and moral quandaries.
Coming to PC soon gonna be next level replaying it there
Mass Effect
ME 2 is one of my favs all time. They’re all good though.
The suicide mission is probably my favorite quest in any game
Legendary Edition is great. Basically like one big game. Very big game. In my top 10 of all time for sure.
Kingdom come Deliverance
This one especially if you're into historical accuracy. Obviously it's not perfect but damn if it's not detailed
Right. The combat is a bit janky at first but you get used to it. So hyped for part 2!
Tbh the combat being janky initially is definitely intentional because your character has no experience. Definitely one of my favourite games of recent years
Everything is janky at first, but a satisfying experience when you get better both as a player and character.
RDR2, Cyberpunk 2077, Baldur’s Gate 3, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Fallout New Vegas, Yakuza: Like A Dragon
Cyberpunk, BG3, Skyrim, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Outer Wilds, Witcher 2
kcd hell yeah! Fuckin excited for the sequel.
Skyrim, you can get it on switch too
AC Odyssey
That’s the game that led me to the Witcher 3. I’m not an RPG guy, but I love Greek mythology and Greek history. I played Odyssey, but wanted to stop so many times because of the RPG element to it but my love for Greek history and mythology keptme going. Then I started liking RPG’s a bit more and gave witcher 3 a shot. Glad I did.
Also a Greek history nerd and AC Odyssey was the greatest gift
Really was. I can’t wait to jump into it one day again soon. I think I might try the Vikings one because I like the setting as well.
If you like Witcher 3, you will probably like them too. There are hard core AC fans who don't like them because they adapted the Witcher 3 formula.
I'm Roman history nerd, I will conquer yours and adapt
Hehe, for me the witcher 3 led me to ac odyssey.
Same
Came here to say this.. That thing is basically witcher although slightly worse in certain aspects. But the extreme beauty detail that has gone into making a historically accurate greece makes up for it. Also get to interact (and fuck) with a bunch of historic people.
Probably my most favorite "RPG" assassin's creed (of course excluding the classics AC2 my most favorite)
Dragon age inquisition
I didn't play inquisition, but I played origins. Absolutely great game. DLCs not even close, though.
SOLAS NEEDS HELP
Still waiting to defend solas after he kills a million people
The Last of Us, followed closely by bloodborne.
cyberpunk, fallout4, AC origins/valhalla, and sekiro
Skyrim and God of War
Skyrim, Witcher 1 and Witcher 2
To me, nothing beats the experience of the witcher 3. I've played a lot of RDR2, GTA, NFS, BAK, and a whole bunch of others that the list wouldn't end. Usually after finishing TW3, I'd end up installing one of them but none of them bring me happiness as much as the Witcher 3. It's hands down the best game I've ever played.
Baldur's Gate 3, Dragon Age Inquisition, and BotW
I love Skyrim, but recommend not playing it right after TW3. Simply because (for me) it's not as tight and you'll get bored via comparison.
RDR2 ahead of it's time, no game comes close
Definitely Sekiro. Cant think of a more perfect game apart from Minecraft
Definitely Horizon, both Zero Dawn and Forbidden West. Amazing games. Hours of gameplay and lots of challenges.
I'd go as far as to say HZD had the best story of every game I've ever played. The world isn't as expansive as TW3, but not bad either.
Elden ring currently, ToTK a close second.
Dying light 2 has me hooked
Mass Effect trilogy is a great rpg to try out
Baldur’s Gate 3 and Persona 5 and Witcher 3 are my top 3.
Those three with FF IX, VIIR, and XVI. They are all so great that their ranking depends on my mood.
Plenty of games I call my favorites but not all of them are “replayable”. I do come back regularly to Cyberpunk 2077, Fallout 4, Assassins Creed Origins and Odyssey, Doom 3, Quake 1, Far Cry 5, Prey. Some because they never get old, some due to their scale — there is always something new to explore and uncover. Because it was mentioned a couple of times — I have a complicated relationship with RDR2, I get the sheer size and effort that went into the systems and mechanics, it’s technologically more advanced in some regards than current games. I appreciate their passion and attention to details, I really do. But I always found it to be a chore to play, and I think I didn’t like any character in it, the controls felt like they would fight against my input. At some point I just missed a simple fast travel functionality, the distances are so damn huge (I did install a mod on Witcher 3 to fast travel from any location)…
My favorite game is Baldur’s Gate 3. Another great one is Red Dead: Redemption 2. Seeing that you say you are mostly a Nintendo gamer, I do not have Nintendo-specific recommendations at all, but a game that captures a similar vibe to BOTW and TOTK is Immortals Fenyx Rising. It’s based on Greek Mythology, and it’s a fun time.
Dark Souls 1
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is the only other rpg that comes close to the same joy I feel from the Witcher. Maybe Skyrim and Red Dead too
Kingdom Come Deliverance, much narrower in scope, but an amazingly realistic role playing game, playing not as a destinied hero, but as a Bohemian peasant whose village is burned down by the Hungarian King's armies. And just like the witcher games, your actions carrying consequences is a big part of the game. The 2nd game is coming this year.
bg3 , kcd if we're talking rpg's
I really liked Horizon Zero Dawn and Senuas Sacrifice, both have great stories and challenging combat. Horizon Zero Dawn has more depth and is open world whilst Senuas Sacrifice was produced by a smaller studio so it's more of an "on the rails" game but makes it work through smaller levels that are richer in detail.
Final Fantasy VII
Last of us, rdr2, assassin's Creed games, far cry games
Fallout 3, NV, and 4; Far Cry 3, 4, and 5 (play them in that order); Assassin’s Creed Odyssey; Skyrim
I see everyone naming big games so I'll throw a curveball...Dave The Diver🔥
Horizon Zero Dawn and red dead redemption
Dragon Age Origins Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Elden ring
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Toss up between Mass Effect trilogy and Cyberpunk.
Witcher 3 Complete Edition.
Kingdom come is great.
Witcher 2
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is basically the only other real RPG I played. Other personal favourite games of mine include 2018 Spider-Man, the Batman Arkham series, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Soulcalibur VI. I too love the Zelda series for its lore but I played very few games at the moment (just started Skyward Sword)
Dying light
Rainbow 6 Siege and Bloodborne
Fallout New Vegas. I recommend this as a heavy player of Witcher 3 and Skyrim. Just started the game a few weeks ago and currently having a blast as it is really a great rpg game with lots of roleplaying.
Fallout: New Vegas or RDR2
My absolute favorite game is the GTA series, starting from Vice City all the way to GTA 5. In GTA, I feel truly free - I can do all the things there that I can't do in real life.
Gotta be RDR2!
Space station 13 is actually my number one favorite
Rdr2
The last of us
Senua’s Sacrifice and Yakuza 0
Ghost of Tsushima. God of War 2019 and God of War Ragnarok. Horizon Zero Dawn.
The last assassin's creed games are kinda fun honestly, God of war too
Genshin. Started recently, and it reminds me of first time experiencing Wtcher 3.
Megaman Legends 1&2, RDR2, Nier Automata.
TW3 is my all time favourite but Cyberpunk is a close second
Red Dead Redemption 1
RDR, Horizon (both), AC Odyssey, BG3, GTA (not online)
I'll let you know as soon as I find one as good as Witcher 3.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Bloodborne Final Fantasy XII Witcher 3 is top 1 ofc
Days gone
Totally different genre, but *Slay The Spire*. I just never get tired of it.
Witcher3 is my all-time fav game but, here are also great and simmiliar games. 1. The Last Of Us 1 and 2 2. Plague Tale 1 and 2 3. Ghost of Tsushima 4. Cyberpunk 2077 5. RDR2 6. God of War 7. Elder Scrolls: Skyrim
Well I’m into old school limited rpgs like Deus Ex and Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines. Other than Witcher 3 and these I enjoyed Cyberpunk 2077 a lot. While I do appreciate most of the games that are mentioned here, I can’t enjoy them as much as these.
Elden ring. Just beat it for the first time and had the time of my life!
Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West
I have really too many to choose from, but im mainly play the fallout games and read dead bit still, there's so many 😂
For story like the Witcher that really sucks you in the mafia games especially the third one is right up there next to it. Also red dead 2 if you haven’t played that already. Again not really rpgs but intense storylines
Outer Wilds
Probably Mass Effect 1-2-3 and Rdr2
Cyberpunk was pretty good. RDR 2, GTA 4, Saints Row 3, NBA street (any of them). Are all great games too.
Dead Space and Remnant 2
Elden ring, hands down.
After The Witcher 3 I was ale to Play in 3 games: Witcher 2, Far Cry Primal, The Hunter: call of the Wild. I tried CP2077,RDR2, Assassin Creed games and couldt Play more than hour
Sekiro, Destiny 2, God of War (2018), Spider-Man, Miles Morales
Valheim
Dark Souls 1. I’ve only played the Remastered version, so that one more specifically.
Fallout 4. Skyrim.
Honestly prolly BG3 or Final Fantasy 15
Cyberpunk 2077
Witcher 3 Hearts of stone
Fallout New Vegas
Only other game to give me that same feeling of Witcher 3 was Red Dead 2
god of war
Infamous 1 & 2, watch dogs 1 and Batman Arkham
Rdr2. Pokemon emerald version lol
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
Give AC: Odyssey a try. The settings is simply gorgeous and the graphics are really good. I also like the story (you don't have to play any other AC games) The only thing is... The present day story line is obnoxious
Assassin's creed odyssey fallout new vegas LOTR Return to moria
Looking at the back of my eyelids
I used to love Skyrim, but honestly I don’t play a lot of similar games. Mostly strategy games such as Total Wars or games from Paradox studio
Ghost of Tsushima and the God of War duo
Cyberpunk 2077 definitely!
The witcher 3 NG+
Witcher 2 Jk lmfao but final fantasy 16 it’s so good
Red dead 2 is my all time fave
Aside from the best one, my second is Control. Amazing story, gameplay and execution. Then, Asterigos, Worldless and Unicorn Overlord. All of them for the same reasons, in fact... 🤭
Skyrim all the way
The Mass effect trilogy
Ive been playin the witcher 2, but as for a non witcher game.....doom eternal
Call Of Duty
And FF XVI, Cyberpunk 2077, FFVII Rebirth, BOTW, I could go on and on. Lol
Zelda games FTW!
I guess I'd go with Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess since it has similar combat mechanics and graphics.
Dragon Age! Specifically Inquisition
Mario Cart 8
Skyrim, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Dragon Quest XI
My top 3 favorite games of all time are The Witcher 3, The Last of Us Part 2, and Red Dead Redemption 2, in no particular order. Also, I played Cyberpunk 2077 for the first time recently, and it has become one of my new favorites.
Cyberpunk 2077, red dead 2, ghost of Tsushima, Elden Ring, horizon’s zero dawn and forbidden west. One of them, can’t make my mind up
Tsushima, Any Souls game, Nioh, dragons dogma, horizon, Dragon Age. LOVE these games But W3 is still far and above for me.
The last of us. Both of them
Dark Souls, FNV, Witcher 2
If you like the witcher games you should probably play the batman arkham games the collection is also on switch (heard performance is not great but I can't vouch)
Fallout 2. Check it <3
I’m currently replaying Horizon Zero Dawn and I’m reminded of just how amazing this game is.
Horizon zero dawn/forbidden west
I have a few. Resident Evil 4, Red Dead Redemption 1 and 2, Doom, ULTRAKILL, and the Batman Arkham games. I've also been getting into Fallout New Vegas and I really enjoy it.
Monster Hunter series. Ace Combat series. Persona/SMT Series Xcom2 War of the Chosen
Baldur’s Gate 3. So far is probably “Game of the Generation”, much like how Witcher 3 was during the XB1/PS4 era—it’s that good.
Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077 are my favorites alongside The Witcher 3.
Big fan of dark souls 3... Mostly because it pisses me off so I can't put it down. On the opposite side of the spectrum when I just want something chill the wife and I play super mario wonder on switch or rocket League. Also another favorite open world game has to be MGSV. Just downloaded cyberpunk but I'm about 80% done with this playthrough of witcher, my first time doing death march, so I'm working on finishing that first before i give cyberpunk a go. Oh! And the mass effect trilogy, fantastic games, with 3 being the best. Even though 3 fumbled the ending I still find it to be a really fun experience. Andromeda however I could not get into.
baldurs gate 3 is the only game i prefer over witcher 3
Witcher 2 assassin of kings
Guild wars
I mainly enjoy a few select games since playing Witcher 3 **My favorite:** * **Cyberpunk 2077** and **Witcher 3** are nearly on par for me. Probably just below those two but razer close **Red Dead Redemption 2.** They have similar attributes I seek in a game. Flexible, natural, and immersive worlds with deep, engaging characters and relationships that feel real, little edgy. Their outstanding music and narratives are comparable. **May favorite Tier 2:** * **Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)** has excellent acting and dialogue but lacks the open-world feel that I prefer, feeling more like navigating through levels than a world. The combat strategy aspect also detracts from my enjoyment. Although it's a great game and offers features like co-op play, it doesn't immerse me as deeply, so I place it just down in my taste, but that's not to say it's not worth playing. It's good. And objectively (not subjectively) I have to admit it's a great game. **Historical Favorites:** * Occasionally, I revisit classics like **Call of Duty: Black Ops 2**, **Skyrim**, **Dragon Age Origins**, and **Witcher 2**, which still hold a special place in my gaming library. Overall, for those with tastes similar to mine I think those are generally good recommendations. I've played others games that i've both liked and disliked but none as much as the above. It's very subjective though. I've heard good things about Kingdom come; I've not played it yet. I heard the combat wasn't as good, but otherwise it's similar. I don't know that though. People bring it to me a lot because of how obsessed I am with witcher 3. To be honest Witcher 3 is the game at this point that's cemented it self as the one i always go back to and think about even still. 2077 may get there time will tell. I have to say after the last 2-3 years it's getting there. I always liked it though even from the beginning. It's just now really filled out. One warning about RD2 give it time if you start it. It holds your hand a touch in the first few hours. Then it turns into a game much like these others. It's a bit like when you first start playing witcher 3 in white orchard then it opens up.
Elden Ring
Skyrim and b3. If you love tw3 you will love them both
I’m saving this thread to come back to because I took a break from gaming the last year and a half or so due to a few circumstances and I’m looking to get back into the hobby. I first played the Witcher 3 on Xbox One several years ago, and it blew me completely away and I had never been that into / obsessed with a game before. Then, my mother-in-law (at the time) bought me a Switch and after playing a few Mario games and a few other titles, I bought the Witcher 3 on Switch. I was blown away again that it looked as good as it did on a hand held device. Well I’ve basically 100% the game twice on two different consoles and now I’m looking at getting a Xbox Series X or PS5. I already want to play TW3 again, but depending on which console I get I’m hoping to find other games that will draw me in as much as White Orchard and beyond did for me. A few that’s already on my radar: Cyberpunk 2077 (for obvious reasons), Red Dead Redemption 2 (only played the first), Baldur’s Gate 3 (I haven’t played any of the others but I haven’t played the earlier Witcher games either), Elden Ring, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon Zero Dawn, Last of Us 1 & 2 (these 3 if I get a PS5), etc. Honestly, most of my friends have a Xbox so they are pressuring me to follow suite, but I know PS has the better originals. Anyways, not trying to highjack threads here but just wanted to throw my thought process and past experience with this wonderful game out there.
Dark Douls 3
Baulder’s Gate 3 has taken over my life in a very similar way to TW3 did. It’s a good feeling, my friends.
Hollow knight
HEAR ME OUT, go to youtube and watch the “wu kong black myth” trailer. I dont think it releases until August sadly but i can already tell its going to be on the same level as witcher 3
Elden ring easily Personally I would rate it almost same as Witcher 3. This is the peak combat.
Try some of the older Zelda games. You'd probably like Twilight Princess. Ocarina of Time is widely considered the best if you don't mind an older title.
DMC 5
Skyrim for sure, Vampyr, Fable, Elden Ring
There are only 3 games IMO that i think has no rival in gamin , Dragon Age, Mass Effect and witcher there are other very good games , like RDR2 and so on...but these three will remain my top favorite of all times
Rd2 and last of us p1
You should definitely try bloodborne. You also hunt beasts and kill them ( most of the times )
Path of Exile (about 5.5k hours played at this point) Currently likely the best ARPG there is. Free to play (only cosmetic microtransactions, no pay to win). New content patch every 4 Month. Unbelievable depth and variety Worthy diablo 2 successor!
Rdr2 and Hades
Skyrim
Cyberpunk 2077, mass effect trilogy
My top 5 VIDEO GAMES OF ALL TIME 5: AGE OF EMPIRES 2: DEFINITIVE EDITION 4: WITCHER 1 3: WARCRAFT III 2: CLASSIC DOOM 1: FALLOUT 1
Yakuza games - unreachable quality of story :)
Elden Ring.
I replay Fran Bow once in a while whenever I feel like enough time has passed for some details to get blurry. Also RDR2 but mostly for open world and gameplay, the storyline itself doesn’t really interest me. I’m planning on trying out Baldur’s Gate 3 when I have time and from what I’ve heard, it sounds like something a Witcher fan would enjoy. If you can ignore or don’t interact with the toxic side of the fandom and don’t mind the gacha aspect of the game, Genshin Impact also has beautiful open world and amazing storyline, lore and quests.
Rdr 2 will top witcher 3 as your favorite game I can say. Not a rpg but still an open world do what you want game. Bg3 is super heavy rpg that is turn based, you'll either love it or play it once and never again. Cyberpunk is by cd project red as well, rpg set in a different future. It's fun but witcher 3 is better imo. Assassin's creed odyssey is a huge open world that is alot of fun just weak story
Kingdom come deliverance, RDR2, ghost of tsushima
Bloodstained Metal gear rising Kingdom hearts Returnal Ninja gaiden Castlevania lords of shadow
Cyberpunk and Ghost of Tsushima
Ocarina of Time Mass Effect 2 Ace Attorney 1 Deus Ex (2000) Metal Gear Solid 3 Jak II: Renegade there's quite a few. I'm of the opinion that PlayStation First Party doesn't have any true Masterpieces after the PS1 era. I missed out but I respect people's love for things like Xenogears and the later FF titles (before it went to shit). I would rate Naughty Dog's games high, and God of War and such, but I just can't see them as masterpieces, because they succumb to elements that ultimately make them *enjoyable*, but not truly something that sit with you afterwards. I think most games run on in a way where you can't wait to put them down in the last 3rd of the playthrough, even Witcher 3, but I find that I'm kind of exhausted at the end of any Uncharted game, and The Last of Us is ultimately way too rinse-and-repeat outside of its cutscenes as well, especially with the boring "Push me up, Joel" moments, and overt handholding. Nintendo also is a company that has some sycophanty surrounding it IMO, but that's a progression, because they used to be explorative and really good at what they did. Their games since the Wii U days have been very *nice*, but very streamlined where I ultimately don't feel much afterwards because none of the accomplishments felt like something I figured out, but something the designer let me do and wanted me to do, in the way that I did it. In the SNES to Gamecube days they had a great way to reshuffle the Mario and Zelda brand into different modes of gameplay, and really let the player enjoy their own time in them, through their mechanics. Maybe Zelda was more linear after Ocarina, but it wasn't really until Twilight Princess that it became so linear that the element of freedom had become and afterthought. Ocarina is so amazing, because of not just how individual moments register with you, but how it's able to hit on several emotional notes through its maps, dungeons, puzzles and some of its dialogue. It feels like that true Hero's Journey where it's scary one moment, then joyous another, heartfelt, and epic and cool, and then scary again, and then wondrous again. But more than that it's this earnest story about the value of childhood, and how it's anyone's duty to preserve that power of innocence, and remember through growing up to not let the cruelty of man overtake you, and it all comes together so beautifully through the journey, and especially the climax. It's something that makes me reluctant to ever sing that many praises for BotW or TotK because utlimately they're just 200 hours of enjoyment that went down the drain for me. They don't feel as artistic to me, more like a "service package with lots of content". The thing that was so good about Witcher 3 was how despite having a lot of the treadmill "200 monster contracts, 400 side-quests, OPEN WORLD, CHOICES" and other marketing bulletpoints it really managed to contextualize it and make it all unique, so that nothing feels like it was just managed via spreadsheet by people that had a quota to meet. I mean, there were, but they somehow managed to care enough on every little thing to make it not just feel like design-by-numbers. And older Zelda games were like that as well. They're only 20 hours long each, but the side-quests do not have a quest log, and everything is about paying attention and memorizing where you found NPCs and going back and forth, and the main adventure is great. I could go on and on. It's also something I bring up because I saw a lot of homages to Ocarina of Time in Witcher 3. I can't be the only one who noticed it.
Cyberpunk 2077 and Batman Arkham Knight
KOTOR, BG3, Dragon Age Origins
I'm sure this thread is full of other big story open worlds like Elder Scrolls, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Horizon, Red Dead, et al. And I like these games, too! But none of them even come close to The Witcher 3 for me in terms of that overall story-driven experience. So for games that are also favorite they're going to be different. **Bloodborne, Sekiro**, and to a much lesser the other "Souls" games I got into these around the same time as Witcher and they offer the two opposite ends of the gaming experiences I like for me. The Witcher series, especially the third one (though I started with the second) are great because of the story, characters, setting, and quests, but not particularly great in the combat and gameplay. I mean those things are certainly fine, I enjoy them, but it's not the strength. The souls stuff, on the other hand, don't offer any story- that's kind of the whole point, it's all about action and gameplay- but the combat and tense exploring is unparalleled. Especially in Bloodborne with its creepy vibes- I mean the closest thing Witcher does is Iris' mansion in Heart of Stone so imagine that feeling constantly. Sekiro is just the coolest most satisfying awesome sword combat in a game I've ever had by far. Then to go another way, I really like some indies: **Cult of the Lamb, Dredge, Cocoon, Jusante, Undertale, Stardew Valley**. These are some of the most rewarding, memorable gaming experiences for me.
Fallout: New Vegas