Horizon Forbidden West similar games & best alternatives

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Horizon Forbidden West

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 • 2022

Should you play it?

What works

  • Stunning open world with diverse biomes
  • Engaging and tactical combat system
  • Deep skill trees and customization options
  • Strong narrative and character development
  • Excellent technical performance and visuals

Things to keep in mind

  • Occasional pacing and narrative sprawl
  • Clunky platforming and traversal issues
  • Overwhelming menu and crafting complexity
  • Some side quests feel like busywork
  • Limited companion presence in field

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

  • The Outer Worlds 2

  • Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

  • Ghost of Yotei

  • Risen 2: Dark Waters

  • Magical Girl Konoha

Less fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like Horizon Forbidden West but with less of a community feel

Less social

Games that feels like Horizon Forbidden West but with less teamwork and cooperation

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Horizon Forbidden West: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Exploration, Sensation.

Last update: 21/08/2026