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8 Best Games Like The Witcher 3
Polygon has published a list recommending eight games for fans of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to play while they wait for new instalments in the series, noting that a remastered version of the game is due later this month and that both the Songs of the Past expansion (2027) and The Witcher 4 (2028) remain some way off. The recommendations focus on titles sharing The Witcher 3's hallmarks: expansive open worlds, absorbing side quests, memorable characters and fluid combat.
Among the picks detailed are The Blood of Dawnwalker, an upcoming title from Rebel Wolves, a studio led by former Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz; Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red's own follow-up, now much improved after its 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion; Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2, praised for its distinctive combat and fantasy setting, soon to receive a Dark Arisen expansion; and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a historically grounded RPG set in 15th-century Bohemia noted for its immersive, simulation-driven world.
In short
- Polygon lists eight RPGs to play before The Witcher 4 arrives
- Witcher 3 remastered version out this month; sequel not until 2028
- Picks include Cyberpunk 2077, Dragon's Dogma 2 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Explained simply
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a critically acclaimed fantasy role-playing game released in 2015 by Polish developer CD Projekt Red, built around a vast open world, rich storytelling and player choice. Its popularity means many fans are still keen to play similar games, particularly as the next official instalments are not imminent: a remastered edition of the original is arriving soon, but the Songs of the Past expansion and the full sequel, The Witcher 4, are not expected until 2027 and 2028 respectively.
Games media outlets, such as Polygon here, regularly publish curated lists suggesting titles with comparable qualities for players seeking something similar in the meantime. These recommendations typically share traits associated with The Witcher 3, including large explorable worlds, detailed side quests, strong characters and engaging combat systems.
The list features a mix of upcoming and already-released titles from different studios, including work by some of the original creative team behind The Witcher 3 as well as established franchises from other developers, reflecting the broader open-world role-playing game genre that The Witcher 3 helped shape.