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Games Like Blood Spear

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, Souls-like, Dark Fantasy.

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Blood Spear is a unique ranged action-adventure student game in which you play as a demonic spear. Emerging from a deep slumber, you are thirsty for blood. Throw with precision to impale and defeat powerful foes inside grandiose environments where a long-coveted power lies.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 95% — of 2,380 reviews
Released: 2021-08-13
Developer: Blood Spear Dev
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Blood Spear is a unique, atmospheric ranged action-adventure game where you play as a demonic spear executing precise, deadly throws in a dark fantasy world. The following recommendations focus on dark fantasy settings, souls-like challenge, and visceral, action-heavy combat experiences. These titles capture the grim atmosphere and precise mechanical engagement found in the seed game.

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  1. #1 Mortal Shell
    97% matchMixed67% of 12,062 reviews2021
    Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.

    Why similar: Souls-like 42.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Violent 11.9%, Action RPG 7.8%, Hack and Slash 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Mortal Shell offers a grim dark-fantasy atmosphere and deliberate souls-like combat that will appeal to fans of Blood Spear's challenging encounters.

  2. #2 The First Berserker: Khazan
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 32,741 reviews2025
    Dev: NeoplePub: NEXON
    Windows
    Median: 26.7 hrsMean: 35.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.

    Why similar: Souls-like 27.6%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action RPG 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Gore 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Featuring intense, violent action-RPG mechanics and a brutal dark-fantasy world, it mirrors the aggressive combat loop of Blood Spear.

  3. #3 Blasphemous
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 67,491 reviews2019
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

    Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Gore 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Violent 12.6%, Gothic 9.7% ★

    Why You'll Like It: This title shares the heavy gore, dark religious undertones, and punishing combat style central to Blood Spear's aesthetic.

  4. #4 Morbid: The Lords of Ire
    95% matchMixed68% of 336 reviews2024
    Dev: Still RunningPub: Max Ent Games Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.

    Why similar: Souls-like 20.9%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Gore 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Lore-Rich 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: With its grotesque gore-soaked aesthetic and souls-inspired hack-and-slash gameplay, it serves as a natural companion to Blood Spear.

  5. #5 Blade of Darkness
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,598 reviews2021
    Dev: Rebel Act StudiosPub: SNEG
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

    Why similar: Souls-like 21%, Violent 14%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Gore 12.4%, Hack and Slash 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic precursor to modern souls-like titles, its heavy melee combat and dark tone fit the atmospheric grit of Blood Spear.

  6. #6 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
    94% matchMixed57% of 106,454 reviews2025
    Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 24.1 hrsMean: 30.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

    Why similar: Souls-like 30.3%, Action RPG 11.4%, Gore 11%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Set in a dark fantasy setting with demanding souls-like combat, this game matches the intense atmospheric dread of Blood Spear.

  7. #7 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
    93% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,837 reviews2025
    Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
    Windows
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.

    Why similar: Souls-like 22.2%, Violent 14.6%, Gore 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Action RPG 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy action-RPG captures the grim, violent atmosphere and challenging exploration seen in Blood Spear.

  8. #8 VOIN
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 3,801 reviews2024
    Dev: Nikita SozidarPub: tinyBuild
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.

    Why similar: Souls-like 23.1%, Gothic 15.5% ★, Hack and Slash 14%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Action RPG 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Offering fast-paced, visceral combat against hordes of enemies, it echoes the aggressive offensive nature of Blood Spear.

  9. #9 Elderand
    92% matchMostly Positive75% of 823 reviews2023
    Dev: MantraPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.

    Why similar: Gore 20.8%, Gothic 17% ★, Action RPG 11.5%, Violent 11.3%, Hack and Slash 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Elderand combines a dark, gory aesthetic with challenging action-RPG combat akin to the trials faced in Blood Spear.

  10. #10 Wall of insanity
    91% matchVery Positive83% of 120 reviews2021
    Dev: VenomizedArt
    Windows

    Wall of insanity is a single player campaign third-person shooter, with a large arsenal of weapons, crowds of various enemies and difficult locations, concealing many secrets.

    Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27%, Gore 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Violent 11.4%, Dark 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This third-person action shooter shares the dark atmosphere and perspective style found in Blood Spear's action segments.

  11. #11 Etherburn
    90% matchMostly Positive75% of 53 reviews2025
    Dev: Nixon Scherbarth
    Windows

    Etherburn is a Souls-like action-adventure. Play as a hero resurrected in a mysterious and interconnected dungeon. Explore and face intense duels as you fight your way to freedom.

    Why similar: Souls-like 26.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Gore 10.4%, Action-Adventure 10%, Violent 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This souls-like action-adventure title matches the exploratory challenge and combat focus of Blood Spear.

  12. #12 False Hero
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 215 reviews2026
    Dev: Torchlight GamesPub: Ytopia
    Windows

    False Hero is a fast-paced soulslike adventure where you steal your enemies’ attacks and chain them into deadly combos. Explore the corrupted Land of the Gods and put your combat skills to the true test in challenging boss fights. Will you fight for the Gods or become an apostle of Death?

    Why similar: Souls-like 26.1%, Violent 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Combat 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled dark fantasy souls-like that captures the punishing difficulty and thematic gloom of the seed game.

  13. #13 Bloodhound
    89% matchMixed68% of 386 reviews2023
    Dev: Kruger & Flint Productions
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Crush the cult of Astaroth and vanquish her hellspawn, make them squeal and hide where they came from. Enjoy a Fresh Look & Old Fun in this arcade horror FPS game inspired by the legends of the 90s.

    Why similar: Gore 25.6%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Violent 13.9%, Dark 13%, Atmospheric 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: For players drawn to the violent and aggressive name and theme, Bloodhound offers relentless, high-octane action.

  14. #14 Blades of Fire
    88% matchMostly Positive75% of 707 reviews2026
    Dev: MercurySteamPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.

    Why similar: Souls-like 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Violent 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A direct action-adventure experience sharing thematic and structural similarities with Blood Spear's combat arenas.

  15. #15 Shards of the Banished
    87% matchMostly Positive80% of 55 reviews2025
    Dev: GreenBeamStudio
    Windows

    Shards of the Banished is a dark fantasy action-RPG set in a cursed medieval world. A fallen king, a cursed queen, and a power-hungry usurper have plunged the land into ruin. As the exiled heir, you must rise, face powerful foes, and reclaim what is rightfully yours.

    Why similar: Souls-like 28.5%, Action RPG 14.1%, Gothic 11.7% ★, Gore 10.2%, Violent 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that provides souls-like combat mechanics within a harsh, atmospheric fantasy environment.

  16. #16 Nine Treasures of Liuyin
    86% matchVery Positive80% of 296 reviews2024
    Dev: kingnagame
    Windows

    This is a dark, soul like role-playing game, trying to create a different experience in this genre. The protagonist fights against a powerful enemy in this city in search of a divine artifact.

    Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Action RPG 14.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Combat 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy action-adventure title shares the 3D exploration and combat focus inherent to Blood Spear.

  17. #17 Cervus Blade
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 414 reviews2023
    Dev: Team BladePub: USC Games
    Windows

    Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure.

    Why similar: Souls-like 41.5%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Action RPG 9.6%, Combat 9.1%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Featuring dark fantasy elements and challenging third-person action, it aligns closely with Blood Spear's combat philosophy.

  18. #18 Phyllosoma
    85% matchMixed57% of 63 reviews2026
    Dev: RespectGuild
    Windows

    You are a lone hunter who awakens in darkness. Within a cursed fortress where reality and hell intertwine, your goal is clear: Reach the top. Fight horrific enemies, grow stronger, and face what awaits at the summit.

    Why similar: Souls-like 32.5%, Gothic 13.8% ★, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Gore 9.3%, Violent 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title with souls-like combat mechanics that mirrors Blood Spear's gameplay loop.

  19. #19 Weird RPG 2
    83% matchVery Positive93% of 880 reviews2026
    Dev: yuzhen
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    An innovative third-person action RPG where you can choose traditional weapons to fight monsters fairly, or activate cheats like godly powers. The unique voice-controlled gear system lets you summon spells or enhance yourself. This is definitely an adventure you've never experienced before!

    Why similar: Souls-like 22.4%, Action RPG 10.3%, Gore 10%, Violent 9.9%, Dark 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark 3D action game offering alternative combat challenges in a moody environment.

  20. #20 Dark Cave
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2020
    Dev: Anpilov DenisPub: Denoriks Entertainment
    Windows

    Dark Cave is a third person slasher action game set in a dark fantasy world. Built by one-man development studio Denoriks, powered by the Unreal Engine. Your enemies are ruthless, so survival requires the highest alertness and precision.

    Why similar: Souls-like 32.8%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Lore-Rich 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A 3D hack-and-slash souls-like title that mimics the tense, confined combat encounters of Blood Spear.

  21. #21 Bonehold
    82% matchVery Positive85% of 144 reviews2026
    Dev: Pixel Jackal
    Windows

    Dungeon Crawler with elements of rogue-like and ARPG games. Kill hordes of enemies, duel mighty bosses, and acquire legendary loot!

    Why similar: Souls-like 21.9%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Action RPG 12.5%, Dark 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Its dark fantasy dungeon-crawler aesthetic shares the grim undertones of Blood Spear's demonic world.

  22. #22 Crimson Oath
    81% matchVery Positive82% of 828 reviews2026
    Dev: Parry Frames Studio
    Windows

    Long may the sun shine! Prepare to suffer! Souls-like combat adventure in a unique world. Learn to fight... then fight to realize your belief.A warrior gradually grows and uncovers the ultimate truth of world change.

    Why similar: Souls-like 27.7%, Gothic 15.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Hack and Slash 11%, Combat 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A medieval souls-like adventure that matches the high-stakes combat tension of Blood Spear.

  23. #23 Blood of Mehran
    82% matchMixed62% of 75 reviews2025
    Dev: Permanent Way Game Co.Pub: Blowfish Studios
    Windows

    In Blood of Mehran, explore sweeping sand dunes, bustling bazaars and sprawling palaces. Go blade to blade with enemies, pick them off from a distance with your arrows, or slip by them like a ghost. Level up and build your legend.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action RPG 17.6%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Realistic 10.7%, Combat 9%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy adventure game focused on visceral combat and a strong narrative backdrop similar to Blood Spear.

  24. #24 Hippocampus
    84% matchMixed55% of 74 reviews2020
    Dev: Bad Vices Games
    Windows

    Challenging gothic Hack & Slash with gore action and platform phases.

    Why similar: Souls-like 24.1%, Gore 14.3%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Violent 13.8%, Gothic 11.5% ★

    Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action game that tests player reflexes in demanding combat scenarios.

  25. #25 Fatekeeper
    79% matchVery Positive80% of 11,030 reviews2026
    Dev: ParaglacialPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.

    Why similar: Gore 17%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action RPG 14.8%, Realistic 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG featuring immersive combat dynamics and challenging encounters.

  26. #26 Bloodface
    81% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: Iron Forge Games
    Windows

    An unforgiving medieval action RPG with a Souls-like combat system. Explore, grow stronger, defeat enemy forces, and reclaim the city torn apart by civil war.

    Why similar: Souls-like 41%, Realistic 13.2%, Action RPG 9.8%, Combat 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An indie action-RPG with a medieval souls-like approach that appeals to the same target audience.

  27. #27 Blood Reaver
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 197 reviews2026
    Dev: Hell Byte Studios
    Windows

    A Dark-fantasy, Round-based FPS. Become the Blood Reaver in solo or 4-player co-op. Harness forbidden magic and weaponry to shoot, blast and slice your way through endless hordes of demons. Upgrade your arsenal and survive long enough to discover the ancient secrets of the gods of hell.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28%, Gore 25.9%, Combat 16.5%, Atmospheric 11.9%, 3D 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game carrying over the aggressive tone associated with Blood Spear.

  28. #28 Mortal Shell II
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 21,291 reviews2026
    Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.

    Why similar: Souls-like 26.5%, Violent 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Action RPG 11%, Hack and Slash 8.1%

  29. #29 Apple Slash
    80% matchVery Positive95% of 230 reviews2020
    Dev: Agelvik
    Windows

    Repel an invasion of mysterious charming creatures in a vast murky marshland. Strike your foes in a God-like slash-based manner and experience ambiguous encounters brimming with personality.

    Why similar: Gore 19.9%, Violent 14.9%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action RPG 13%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An indie action-adventure game with a focus on visceral gore and fast-paced engagement.

  30. #30 Mohrta
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 1,576 reviews2025
    Dev: Scumhead
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Mohrta is a nonlinear FPS adventure through the strange and otherworldly. Explore a vast selection of unique environments, slay an enormous cast of bizarre creatures, and upgrade your arsenal of multifaceted weapons.

    Why similar: Souls-like 37%, Dark Fantasy 26.1%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Combat 6.5%, 3D 5%

  31. #31 Breath of Life
    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 111 reviews2026
    Dev: Satur Entertainment
    Windows

    Breath of Life - a dark third-person action RPG. You are an Incarnation, born from the Void to tread where the dead cannot rest. Each portal is a step toward the artifact "Breath of Life" and a step deeper into the abyss.

    Why similar: Souls-like 22.8%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Action RPG 11.4%

  32. #32 Ravensword: Undaunted
    79% matchMixed50% of 71 reviews2021
    Dev: Trimatra InteractivePub: Crescent Moon Games
    Windows

    Ravensword: Undaunted is a FPS dungeon crawler inspired by Hexen and Heretic, set within the Ravensword Universe.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.7%, Gore 15%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Action RPG 12.3%, Violent 12.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling action title focusing on dark atmospheric exploration.

  33. #33 Lichenvale
    77% matchMostly Positive78% of 65 reviews2023
    Dev: Filip Zemljak
    Windows · Linux

    Lichenvale is a first person slasher offering fast-paced melee combat mixed with tactical use of spells and dashing around your enemies. Battle through nightmarish hordes of monsters representing your innermost fears in this 90's hits inspired title.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 22.6%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Combat 12.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%

  34. #34 Thymesia
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 10,174 reviews2022
    Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.

    Why similar: Souls-like 28.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Gothic 10.6% ★, Action RPG 9.5%

  35. #35 Nith Realms
    76% matchVery Positive80% of 80 reviews2023
    Dev: Raptor Studios
    Windows

    A free-flow action-adventure game with varied realms to travel through. The player will have to defeat powerful bosses and take on dangerous environments in order to obtain the all-powerful elements to take back the Nith.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Combat 16%, Action RPG 14.1%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Violent 12.5%

  36. #36 Redemption of Liuyin
    74% matchVery Positive83% of 204 reviews2025
    Dev: kingnagame
    Windows

    This is a 3D ancient style fantasy, multi ending action role-playing game. As the third installment of the Ryukyu Hidden series and the Ryukyu Hidden Nine Absolute Reincarnation Chapter, the game is designed with the principle of promoting offense and hesitation to defeat in its combat system.

    Why similar: Souls-like 32.3%, Action RPG 14%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Hack and Slash 7.4%

  37. #37 Bloody Glimpse
    78% matchMixed52% of 260 reviews2017
    Dev: Racing BrosPub: ANPA.US
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    Bloody Glimpse will take you on a immersive journey through bloody and dark world, the one that you always dreamed of.

    Why similar: Gore 30.1%, Violent 27.6%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Combat 9%, Exploration 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: An indie action experience embracing gritty visuals and tense survival elements.

  38. #38 Bloodshed
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,973 reviews2025
    Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 39.9%, Dark 23.4%, Atmospheric 17%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 7%

  39. #39 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 1,235 reviews2024
    Dev: Lori Vornoy
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 39%, Dark 19.2%, Atmospheric 14%, 3D 12.1%, Action 6.3%

  40. #40 Tearscape
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 352 reviews2026
    Dev: NERDS TAKE OVER
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.

    Why similar: Souls-like 30.5%, Gothic 19.9% ★, Action RPG 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Combat 7%

  41. #41 Onimusha: Way of the Sword
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 26,034 reviews2026
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 25.3 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    An Oni Gauntlet-wielding samurai makes a stand in Kyoto against the encroaching Genma menace. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?

    Why similar: Souls-like 26.3%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Action RPG 10.7%, Gore 10.2%

  42. #42 Darkblade Ascent
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 562 reviews2025
    Dev: PST Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.

    Why similar: Souls-like 29.1%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action RPG 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Combat 11.2%

  43. #43 The Spirit of the Samurai
    72% matchMixed61% of 499 reviews2024
    Dev: Digital Mind Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.

    Why similar: Gore 19.3%, Souls-like 18.5%, Violent 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Hack and Slash 10%

  44. #44 Ghost Blood
    74% matchMixed69% of 51 reviews2021
    Dev: BigBread
    Windows

    Ghost Blood is a first-person action game where you must fight the horrors of an abandoned graveyard to learn about ancient secrets and magic. Discover a rich world filled with challenging riddles and lifelike graphics, and emerge as the first of a new generation of magicians.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.1%, Action-Adventure 23.5%, Exploration 16.6%, 3D 10.8%, Action 6.1%

  45. #45 CONCRETE BURIAL
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 139 reviews2026
    Dev: Games From The AbyssPub: DreadXP
    Windows

    Equipped only with a weapon that consumes your own blood, explore an ancient brutalist catacomb. Beware the Eyes of The Whispering Crypt. Find the 4 artifacts of desire. Confront God.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 33.6%, Combat 16.3%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Exploration 11.6%, 3D 7.8%

  46. #46 Bloodthief
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,092 reviews2025
    Dev: Blargis
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Bloodthief is an ultra-fast melee dungeon-runner where you use momentum to parkour through hazardous dungeons and brutally slash through enemies. Speed-run through haunted crypts and castles and learn what dark secrets lie beneath.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.3%, Gore 24.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, 3D 6%

  47. #47 BloodLust Shadowhunter
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 355 reviews2015
    Dev: WRF Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Bloodlust is a dungeon crawling / action RPG experience that will allow players to explore the dark underworld of a forgotten society of Vampires and their disciplines, all while trying to battle for hierarchy among the clans in search of their sire.

    Why similar: Action RPG 41.6%, Action 29.7%, Indie 28.8%

  48. #48 GUTTED: Infested Crypts
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 106 reviews2026
    Dev: SLAM AWAY GAMES
    Windows

    Descend into infested crypts beneath a cursed cemetery in this visceral action-horror FPS. Fight through rotting horrors with heavy gunplay, brutal dismemberment, and only a dying flashlight between you and the darkness.

    Why similar: Gore 30.8%, Violent 17.7%, Dark 15.1%, Combat 13%, Realistic 11.9%

  49. #49 The Unfallens: Awakening
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 188 reviews2023
    Dev: Floatonic Studio
    Windows

    Returning from exile underground, a shattered world awaits you. The civilization of Unfallens lies in ruins. The ruthless guardian waits to attack. Journey through remains. Awaken your true power. Reclaim what was lost. Experience challenging action boss battles in this compact, high-quality game.

    Why similar: Souls-like 29.4%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Action RPG 12.1%, Combat 10.2%

  50. #50 Presence
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 108 reviews2021
    Dev: VLADIMIR GUSSAKOVPub: H.Studio
    Windows

    Plunge into the world of the bloody tragedy that took place at the boarding school and feel the fear and someone's frightening presence.

    Why similar: Gore 34%, Dark 15.4%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 7.7%

  51. #51 Mortal Sin
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 5,890 reviews2025
    Dev: Nikola Todorovic
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.5%, Dark Fantasy 25.2%, Gore 13.3%, Violent 11.3%, Souls-like 6.7%

  52. #52 Devil's Hunt
    71% matchMixed41% of 1,108 reviews2019
    Dev: Layopi GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The war between Demons and Angels takes you to hell and back in Devil’s Hunt. Play as Desmond in this third-person action adventure game, as he discovers his demonic powers with the fate of the world hanging in the balance of the greatest conflict known to humankind.

    Why similar: Violent 32.8%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Gore 14.3%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 7%

  53. #53 BLOODKILL
    68% matchMostly Positive72% of 64 reviews2024
    Dev: SLAM AWAY GAMES
    Windows

    BRUTAL First Person Shooter focused on action, gore, and exploration. Fueled by adrenaline-pumping trap-metal soundtrack.

    Why similar: Gore 33.1%, Violent 27.3%, Combat 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Exploration 7.8%

  54. #54 The Last Faith
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 5,695 reviews2023
    Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

    Why similar: Souls-like 28.6%, Gothic 17.2% ★, Violent 15%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Gore 13%

  55. #55 The Fallen
    70% matchMixed59% of 85 reviews2020
    Dev: 6 Pillars Studio
    Windows

    A third person fantasy melee combat game. Play as a knight who awakens in The Land of the Fallen

    Why similar: Gore 27.2%, Violent 25.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Indie 11.6%, Action 11.6%

  56. #56 Hell is Us
    64% matchVery Positive85% of 6,870 reviews2025
    Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

    Why similar: Souls-like 28.8%, Violent 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Action RPG 10.5%, Atmospheric 7.4%

  57. #57 Blood, Fuel, Ammo & Speed
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2024
    Dev: EXITUSPub: PLEASURE GARDEN
    Windows

    Blood, Fuel, Ammo & Speed is a fast-paced roguelite FPS action game. BFAS is focused on highly brutal, stylish, and smooth gameplay. Rip the Demons apart with your various satisfying weapons and sleek movement patterns. Power up your Operator with numerous stat upgrades and items.

    Why similar: Gore 28.3%, Dark 23.2%, Combat 17.6%, 3D 12.2%, Action 9.4%

  58. #58 Crimson Moon
    64% matchMixed59% of 3,147 reviews2026
    Dev: ProbablyMonsters
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    You are Nephilim: a human-angel hybrid forged to defend humanity with supernatural powers. Fight solo or with a friend to annihilate demons and challenge brutal bosses in relentless melée combat. Rise, violent one. The prophecy is yours to fulfill.

    Why similar: Souls-like 23.8%, Action RPG 12.4%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Gothic 10.2% ★

  59. #59 Swordbreaker: Back to The Castle
    69% matchMixed60% of 85 reviews2020
    Dev: DuCats Games Studio
    Windows

    An action-adventure in a medieval fantasy universe. Learn all about the adventures of mighty Swordbreaker before his appearance in the castle. Destroy enemies with a sword, magic, and a unique device — the swordbreaker, from which the hero got his alias!

    Why similar: Gore 26.4%, Violent 24.1%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Exploration 5.3%

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