5 Open-World Games For Fans Of A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms

Published Oct 4, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT Ben Brosofsky has been writing for Screen Rant since 2022 and editing since 2024. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor's in Cinema & Media Arts. Writing serves as a much-needed distraction from tackling a backlog of Steam games that will never be surmounted. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has proven to be the perfect treat for Game of Thrones fans, but it also scratches a particular fantasy itch that even the original series didn't. Based on George R. R. Martin's Dunk and Egg novellas, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms dodges the grand scale and politics of Game of Thrones to focus on a smaller-scale approach. A lot of open-world games are focused on scope and grandeur, making it hard to find options that satisfy a similar sensibility. All the same, there are still plenty that fit the bill, and anyone looking for the same kind of pleasure has an array of options at their fingertips. Dragon's Dogma Dragon's Dogma doesn't focus on a core duo like Dunk and Egg, but it's a great option to recapture a sense of questing with companions. The protagonist travels with several NPCs called Pawns, who will follow commands and take initiative in ways that generic party members rarely do in other RPGs. On the whole, Dragon's Dogma is uniquely good at crafting a world that feels like a real space rather than a video gaming backdrop. Rather than holding players' hands and trying to make sure every moment is exciting, the game encourages intuitive exploration and intelligent combat. Dragon's Dogma 2 is another good option, although it's ultimately proven to be a bit more divisive than the original cult classic. Regardless, both could be strong options for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms fans. Kingdom Come: Deliverance When Kingdom Come: Deliverance first released, its main selling point was its down-to-earth nature. While the protagonist, Henry of Skalitz, still gets swept up into a reasonably big story, it's all a lot more grounded than franchises like The Elder Scrolls and Dragon Age. That comes with some challenges, but it's well worth seeing through to the end. Taking place in the medieval kingdom of Bohemia, Kingdom Come: Deliverance takes its time, following Henry through the mundane parts of life and building gradually to the larger political elements of its plot. The sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, might be even better, but it's worth starting with the first game to experience the journey from its humble origins. Gothic Remake The Gothic series has always been one of the most interesting fantasy series for those who prefer a dose of gritty realism. Like George R. R. Martin's works, there's a lot of care shown to characters, factions, and lore that feel grounded and authentic, achieving something similar to Dragon's Dogma's sense of a real world in a video game space. Gothic has always been flawed, though, which is where the remake comes in. While it loses some aspects of the original game's atmosphere, it's the easier game for newcomers to fall in love with, smoothing over some of the rougher gameplay aspects. It also makes some changes in an attempt to even out the story's inconsistencies, resulting in something that's even easier to invest and believe in. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt crops up in virtually every conversation about fantasy open-world games, but there's good reason for it. A decade later, The Witcher 3 still represents the genre at its best, with some truly exemplary quest writing making it worth the price of admission even without any help. All The Witcher games could prove compelling to fans of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, building on a similar foundation for grounded fantasy that avoids the sillier tropes of more fanciful high fantasy. The lack of clear guidance in the first title makes for a particularly intriguing sense of progression as Geralt sifts through its central mysteries, and The Witcher 2 delivers some fantastic character stories while refining the gameplay. If you're not convinced you'll love them all, though, starting with The Witcher 3 may be safer, as the first game requires more patience and tolerance for clunky design elements. It's also the only one to present a true open world to explore, upping the sense of adventure. Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord isn't quite like the other open-world games on this list, as it doesn't particularly focus on any kind of central story. Instead, Bannerlord is about forging your own path, with a focus on leading men to victory in large-scale battles in a medieval setting. As long as that doesn't sound off-putting to you, this is a perfect option for fans of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The sense of freedom offers a sense of immersion that's hard to find elsewhere, and combat is only one of many possibilities. If you'd prefer to focus on trade, that's just as viable of an option, and you could easily sink hundreds of hours into building a financial empire. The modding scene seals the deal, especially considering the ambitious "Realm of Thrones" mod that turns the setting of Calradia into Westeros and Essos. If you want a gaming experience that truly makes you feel like you're in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, this mod might be your very best bet. Release Date January 18, 2026 Network HBO Showrunner Ira Parker Cast Peter Claffey Ser Duncan 'Dunk' the Tall Directors Owen Harris Writers George R. R. Martin, Ira Parker Franchise(s) Game of Thrones Creator(s) George R. R. Martin, Ira Parker