Best Games Like Witcher 3 to Play on PS5

So you’ve finished The Witcher 3. You’ve seen all the endings, you’ve made love to every woman who would give Geralt the time of day, and you’ve cleared every single question mark in the Skellige Isles.

Now you’re sitting there in front of your PS5, staring at it like it’s a dry well in a Velen village, waiting for CD Projekt Red to finally drop The Witcher 4 (codenamed Polaris). But unless you have a time-manipulating spell or Ciri’s ability to hop worlds, you’re going to be waiting (quite) a while.

We’ve rounded up five games that actually capture that Witcher energy. No, of course, they aren't all carbon copies, but they’ll scratch that itch for moral complexity and monster-slaying for sure.

1. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

If you loved the 'Contract' loop in The Witcher 3 - where you show up to a village, talk to a terrified peasant, find some monster tracks, and realise that the real monster was the mayor’s ego - then Banishers is going to be your new best friend.

You play as Red and Antea, a couple of 'Banishers' (imagine 17th-century Ghostbusters with retro outfits) who hunt down hauntings in North America.

Why it’s like Witcher 3: The 'Haunting Cases' are basically Witcher Contracts. You investigate clues, use your 'spectral vision' (sound familiar, Witcher Senses?), and then make a massive moral choice: do you blame the living or banish the dead? It has that same 'relatively lesser evil' vibe where every choice makes you feel like a horrible person. Plus, the chemistry between the leads is top-class - it’s as if Geralt and Yennefer actually went to therapy and started a small business together.

2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Anniversary Edition)

Look, I know what you’re thinking. "Skyrim? Really? That came out when the iPhone 4S was peak tech." But on the PS5, this thing is a bliss. With the Anniversary Edition's 4K/60FPS support, it’s smoother than a bard’s pickup line.

Why it’s like Witcher 3: It’s the gold standard for "I’m just going to walk over that hill and...oh look, a cave, three side quests, and a giant that just launched me into the orbit." While Geralt is a pre-defined character, Skyrim lets you be whoever you want. However, the feeling of being a lone wanderer in a world filled with alchemy, and dragons, is exactly the DNA Witcher fans are always on the lookout for. Just don't expect the combat to be as flashy, Skyrim combat is nowhere near that of Witcher 3.

3. Assassin's Creed Odyssey

If you thought the scenery in Toussaint was pretty, wait until you see Ancient Greece in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. In this game, you play as a mercenary (Misthios), basically a Witcher who traded the silver sword for a ship.

Why it’s like Witcher 3: Ubisoft clearly played The Witcher 3 and said, "Yes, we’ll have exactly that, please." You’ve got a horse that shows up when you whistle, a massive map full of mythical beasts like Medusa and the Minotaur, and a dialogue system that actually lets you be a (very) sarcastic jerk. The quest design here is much more "Witcher-like" than other Assassin's Creed games, focusing on narrative choices that can lead to your entire family being wiped out. You know, the usual...fun Witcher stuff!

4. Dragon’s Dogma 2

If your favourite part of being a Witcher was the preparation - oils, potions, and learning that a Noonwraith hates Moon Dust, then Dragon’s Dogma 2 is your absolute jam. It doesn't hold your hand, well, it barely even points you in the right direction.

Why it’s like Witcher 3: It’s all about the scale of the fight. In most games, you just hit a monster’s ankles until it dies. In Dragon’s Dogma 2, you’re literally climbing onto a Griffin’s back as it takes flight, stabbing it in the neck while praying your stamina doesn't run out. It captures that feeling of being a professional who needs to understand their prey. Warning: The story isn't as deep as Geralt's, but the moment a Chimera (a very weird looking lion) jumps out of the bushes at night, you'll get some serious chills.

5. Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Finally, we have the latest entry in the Dragon Age series. If what you loved about The Witcher wasn't exactly the monsters, but the high-stakes political drama and the 'found family' of Ciri, Yen, and Dandelion, this is where we recommend you should go next.

Why it’s like Witcher 3: Bioware and CD Projekt Red are the two kings of RPGs where the characters feel like real people you would want to grab a beer with. The Veilguard features a world on the brink of an apocalypse and a cast of companions that all have their own baggage. The combat is punchy and action-oriented, and to be honest, faster and more explosive than the Witcher 3 combat system. It leans heavily into the 'Your choices will change the world' POV. It’s colourful, it’s epic, and yes, the romance options are plenty to satisfy your inner Geralt.

OrbeatX Verdict:

Contracts don't complete themselves, and sitting here reading about games is the fastest way to stay on Level 1 forever. You came here looking for a way to fill that Geralt-sized hole in your life, and the list is now right in front of you. Pick a narrative that rips your heart out or beasts that can easily cut your head off, the choice is yours - just make it a quick one. The sun’s going down, go and play.