Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes serves as a sequel to the highly reviewed Fire Emblem: Three Houses, with Edelgard, Dmitri, and Claude once again stepping onto the battlefield. But instead of opting for strategic skirmishes, the game follows the blueprint developed by Fire Emblem Warriors — offering frantic musou action and fast-paced combat.

Instead of Byleth, this time it'll be newcomer Shez that's driving the storyline forward. As was the case with Three Houses, Three Hopes will let you team up with either the Black Eagles, Blue Lions, or Golden Deer. Each group offers its own unique storyline, giving you good reason to dive back in for another playthrough after completing the game.

Regardless of which House you choose, you'll fight for the land of Fodlan in fast-paced and chaotic battles. Aside from the usual musou gameplay — which pits you against hundreds of enemies at once — you'll be able to coordinate your attack using a tactical mini map. From this screen, you can swap between characters, choose which objective to attack next, or issue commands to other units. The blend of frenzied action and strategic planning has done well for Three Hopes, allowing it to pull in a favorable 80 Metascore.

The latest Fire Emblem Warriors outing will take quite some time to beat — not only is the main campaign lengthy, but there are tons of extras to unlock and multiple storylines to complete. But once you finally put the game down, you'll find plenty of other games to pick up next. Games in the musou genre are a no-brainer (and you'll find a few on this list), but there are also plenty of RPGs and action games that scratch a similar itch.

Here are 10 games like Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes to play next, listed by Metascore.

Team Fortress 2 (PC)

Metascore: 92
Best for: Those who love hectic team-based shooters (and hats)
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While the core, competitive portion of Team Fortress 2 is very different from Three Hopes, its Mann Vs. Machine cooperative mode offers a surprisingly similar experience. You and a handful of other players will be tasked with preventing waves of enemies from attacking your objective, which quickly turns into a musou-like experience, as most of them are easily defeated by your bullets, bombs, and other weapons. Adding to the fun is an upgrade system that lets you customize your build, adding a deep layer of strategy to the frenzied shooting.

"Team Fortress 2 is, at heart, a gloriously simple game that's been created with style, panache and an undeniable love of gaming." — PALGN

Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (PS5)

Metascore: 89
Best for: Fans of stylish demon-slaying action
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Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition takes the hectic demon-slaying gameplay of the original (Devil May Cry 5) and updates it for new-gen consoles. Along with gorgeous new graphics, you'll get to play as a new character (Vergil), dive into the Legendary Dark Knight mode and its waves of deadly enemies, or enable Turbo Mode to speed up the action. Ray-tracing support has also been added, along with an option to increase your frame rate for silky smooth combat sequences. Long-time fans will appreciate plenty of Easter eggs and familiar faces, but even newcomers can enjoy the fast-paced action.

"Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition makes a great game even better with a new character, new modes, and overhauled visuals for next-gen consoles." — GameSkinny

Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch)

Metascore: 89
Best for: Fans of tactical battles
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Fire Emblem: Three Houses might be better to play before checking out Three Hopes, but it's just as compelling if you're playing it for the first time in 2022. The strategy game features many of the same characters as Three Hopes and gives you a chance to dive deeper into the Fire Emblem universe. While the graphics and storyline are similar, gameplay couldn't be more different. After picking a House to team up with, you'll engage in turn-based, tactical battles. You can also freely roam environments when not in battle to learn more about your peers. If you don't mind a change of pace, Three Houses is the perfect follow-up to the latest Fire Emblem Warriors game.

"An inspired innovation of a time-tested franchise, providing the same tactics fans love in a much more inviting package." — Screen Rant

Torchlight II (PC)

Metascore: 88
Best for: ARPG enthusiasts
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If your favorite part of Three Hopes is laying waste to legions of enemies, Torchlight II is more than worthy of a place on your hard drive. Played from a top-down perspective, you'll first choose from one of several unique classes before heading out on a quest that'll take you into dungeons, forests, deserts, and other landmarks overrun with monsters. It's not unusual for the screen to be filled with enemy units, although skilled players will be able to whittle away at their numbers in a matter of seconds. New skills, gear, and weapons are unlocked as you play, offering a constant sense of progression as you inch towards its endgame.

"A phenomenal game. It's incredibly polished, and everything just feels like it's in the right place when you're playing." — ZTGD

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (Switch)

Metascore: 78
Best for: Those seeking more musou action
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If you're not ready to leave the musou genre yet, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition might be the best way to replace Three Hopes. Just as Fire Emblem Warriors is a spin-off of Fire Emblem, Hyrule Warriors is a spin-off of Zelda, giving iconic items, weapons, and locations the fast-paced musou treatment. It's not quite as tactical as Three Hopes, but a deep roster of playable characters and dozens of upgradable options makes it easy to sink hours into Hyrule Warriors while only scratching the surface of what it has to offer.

"A superb portable Warriors experience with a shocking amount of quality content packed in." — God is a Geek

Dungeon Defenders (XB360)

Metascore: 77
Best for: Fans of tower defense games
Where to buy: Xbox Store
Also available on: PC, PS3

Dungeon Defenders takes the best parts of tower defense games and merges them with robust RPG-style progression. Each level tasks you with holding off increasingly large waves of enemies, all of which are determined to fight through your defenses and reach the precious Eternia Crystals. To aid you on your mission, you can place down traps, turrets, and other objects that'll passively repel invaders. You can also dive right into the action yourself. After choosing from one of several classes, you'll be able to jump onto the battlefield to hack, slash, and sling spells at monsters that sneak past your defenses.

"Dungeon Defenders merges RPG elements with tower defense and action aspects, and that's a good recipe. You'll rarely get so many hours of gaming fun fur such a low price." — GamingXP

Earth Defense Force: World Brothers (PS4)

Metascore: 75
Best for: Fans of quirky graphics and chaotic shootouts
Where to buy: PlayStation Store
Also available on: PC, Switch

The world is once again threatened by an invasion of massive insects and other evildoers, and it's once again up to the Earth Defense Force to fend off the threat. This time, however, the action plays out in a voxel-style world, with blocky characters running amok through the blocky city streets. Its quirky graphics are half the reason you'll keep playing, but they're backed up by a third-person shooter that's shockingly deep. Plenty of weapons, vehicles, and enemy types keep things interesting, and a cooperative mode for up to four players gives you a chance to make the action even more frantic.

"Just when I thought Earth Defense Force was becoming stale, World Brothers came along and renewed my faith in the franchise." — Video Chums

Outriders (PS5)

Metascore: 73
Best for: Fans of cover-based shooters
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Outriders is a looter-shooter that urges you to stay on the move. You'll have the option to hunker down behind cover, but most players will put together a build that allows them to constantly be pushing forward. This is due to an innovative skill tree that offers abilities that heal you for engaging in combat. Specifics vary by class, but you'll essentially be rewarded for eliminating enemies as fast as possible, giving you a strong incentive to get out from cover and start barreling towards the opposition. Be sure to check the ground for loot once the shooting subsides, as there's a good change a better piece of gear has been dropped.

"Not one boring second during battles, and getting new gear never gets tired. Outriders works very well." — Gamer.no

Star Wars Battlefront II (PS4)

Metascore: 68
Best for: Fans of a galaxy far, far away
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Star Wars Battlefront II pulled in mixed reviews at launch, but much has changed in the years since. The shooter offers more than 25 heroes (including Rey, Finn, and Kylo Ren), customizable progression, and online matches that can hold up to 40 players. Battles quickly devolve into gigantic skirmishes, with explosions around every corner and laser beams flying overhead. Working as a team is key to success, although you can still have a lot of fun by playing solo and forging your own way through enemy ranks.

"The most complete game of the franchise. With a campaign mode that lives up to the expectations and an improved online mode, EA and DICE put the series right where it belongs." — Areajugones

Warframe (PS4)

Metascore: 64
Best for: Fans of looting and shooting
Where to buy: PlayStation Store
Also available on: PC, PS5, Switch, XB1

It's a bit more futuristic than Three Hopes — and it revolves more on guns and movement than swords and strategy — but Warframe is built like a musou game. You and a few space ninja buddies will first choose from dozens of weapons and Frames —which are essentially classes — before heading out on a mission. These can be anything from surviving waves of invaders, stealing information from an enemy base, or eliminating a high-level target. But no matter what you're doing, you're bound to be shooting and slicing through hundreds of enemies.

"The core gameplay, including the variety of suits and weapons, is terrific, and it's reason enough to play this sci-fi shooter." — IGN