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Rise of the Argonauts

2009

Should you play it?

As the King of Iolcus, Jason had everything—a prosperous kingdom, the respect of his peers, and a beautiful fiancé. When she was killed on their wedding day, he vowed to do anything to restore her life. Now, in order to accomplish this heroic feat Jason must seek out the Golden Fleece -- and with the help of Greek mythology's greatest...

What works

  • Engaging story with greek mythology
  • Unique god-aligned progression system
  • Varied weapon combat styles
  • Strong voice acting and soundtrack
  • Immersive narrative and characters

Things to keep in mind

  • Technical issues and crashes
  • Linear and limited exploration
  • Combat can be repetitive and easy
  • Limited replay value
  • Dated graphics and animations

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Sudeki

  • Fairy Fencer F

  • Darksiders Warmastered Edition

  • FINAL FANTASY® XIII

  • NieR:Automata™

  • Tales of Zestiria

More exploratory

Games that feels like Rise of the Argonauts but with more exploration of areas and secrets

  • Divinity II: Developer's Cut

  • Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition

  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

  • Gothic II: Gold Edition

  • Venetica - Gold Edition

  • Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

More intimate

Games that feels like Rise of the Argonauts but with more focus on close relationships

  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

  • 古剑奇谭二(GuJian2)

  • Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

  • God of War

  • Dragon Age™ Inquisition

  • Jade Empire™: Special Edition

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Rise of the Argonauts: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Survival.

Last update: 21/08/2026