- #1 Lancelot
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zombiefox Studios
Windows
Play as Lancelot, First Knight of the Round Table, in a dark reimagining of Arthurian legend. Wield the cursed blade Arondight, facing old allies in a kingdom ruined by King Arthur's ambitions. Alone and betrayed, will you sacrifice your humanity to reclaim a land forsaken by honor?
Why similar: Souls-like 18.9%, Lovecraftian 15.3%, Demons 13.2%, Action RPG 12.2%, Cinematic 11.1%
- #2 Blood Radiant
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: David Disco
Windows
A lovecraftian soulslike action-RPG set on an island where interdimensional flesh demons harvest humanity's pain in the form of loosh to power their dark machinations. Discover grotesque creatures, weapons, power-ups, and fellow travelers as you unravel the island’s terrible secret.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.4%, Souls-like 25.7%, Action RPG 12.8%, Lore-Rich 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%
- #3 Hell Heroes
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Squidgeroo
Windows
Explore, pillage & hunt in a crumbling world. Decomposing and overrun by monsters. Treacherous mutants & corrupt double agents perform a coup, and impose a curfew. Expose the deep gory mysteries of the plague in thee Victorian-era, action/horror RPG - Hell Heroes
Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.8%, Souls-like 22.3%, Action RPG 14.1%, Demons 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #4 ELDRIMAR
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Honor Games
Windows
ELDRIMAR is a blend of genres, Action/RPG/Adventure and Survival horror. The game tells a grim story in a dark fantasy setting. Explore large, nonlinear locations, while eradicating the undead to progress through the fascinating storyline of the dark Kingdom of Eldrimar.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.4%, Demons 16.1%, Lore-Rich 16%, Action RPG 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #5 The Light of Celestia
94% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Rivox Games
Windows
The Light of Celestia is a story-driven action-adventure featuring intense combat and mystical exploration. Step into the role of Zoe, a destined protector bound to ancient magic, as she unravels the secrets of Eldoria. Confront dark forces, uncover lost truths, and embrace the light within.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.7%, Gothic 14.5% ★, Action RPG 14.1%, Cinematic 13%, Lore-Rich 12.3%
- #6 BANSHEE: Demon Girl
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: False Prophet
Windows
BANSHEE is a single-player third-person soulsborne stealth action game. The first Japanese kunoichi in 16th century Europe: an incredible story of revenge from beyond the grave. Fight with a katana, move like a ninja, seduce like a geisha, and use vampiric abilities, learn from mistakes.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.4%, Demons 14.7%, Gothic 13.8% ★, Action RPG 11.8%, Cinematic 11.5%
- #7 Nevermore: The Chamber Door
93% matchVery Positive86% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Burning Bright
Windows
NEVERMORE: The Chamber Door is an indie game developed by just one person, with fluid combat in the style of hack n 'slash and lore inspired by the work of Edgar Allan Poe.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27%, Souls-like 23.6%, Gothic 14.1% ★, Demons 13.1%, Action RPG 13%
- #8 Absym
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infinity Experience
Windows
Absym is a unique souls-like that challenges you to survive between two dimensions: the decaying Nihilor and the corrupted Absymalith. Fight, explore, and use Rift Dancing to shift between worlds in real time. Every choice draws you closer to redemption... or corruption.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.7%, Lovecraftian 23.5%, Lore-Rich 16%, Action RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
- #9 Inner Abyss
91% matchMixed58% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Paradice Entertainment
Windows
The world is riddled with monsters beyond our understanding, from horrors unknown. It is now your task to find out why they are here, and how to get rid of them before it is too late.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.8%, Action RPG 14.7%, Demons 14.5%, Gothic 13% ★, Lore-Rich 11.4%
- #10 The Holy Fool
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NerveLabs
Windows
In a world shattered by false gods and endless cycles, you awaken as The Fool—a jester bound to a cursed, living hat. Explore a surreal land, confront ancient deities, and shape the fate of tribes driven by wrath and illusion. Power comes with pain. Can you escape the joke, or will it consume you?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.4%, Souls-like 20.4%, Lore-Rich 13%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
- #11 Affinity: Fallen from Paradise
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Niwaessence
Windows
Journey through a broken world, discovering its long forgotten secrets. Experience a non linear story in a lore filled world, and learning new abilities to survive againist otherworldly threats. Can you make it back to Paradise?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 21.6%, Souls-like 21.1%, Lore-Rich 17.3%, Action RPG 15.4%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #12 Morbid: The Seven Acolytes
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,453 reviews2020
Dev: Still RunningPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a Horrorpunk Action RPG filled with Lovecraftian horrors and Cronenbergian gore, making it the most gruesome take on the isometric Souls-like genre yet!
Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.5%, Souls-like 35.8%, Action RPG 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Horror 3.2%
- #13 Tombwater
88% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Moth AtlasPub: Midwest Games
Windows
A Souls-Like Western full of Eldritch horrors. Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the darkness that lies beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that may just drive you to madness.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.6%, Souls-like 22.1%, Demons 15.4%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Action RPG 13.1%
- #14 Void: Edge of Existence
89% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Dala GG StudiosPub: Dala GG Studios
Windows
Void: Edge of Existence is a Souls-like, Dark Fantasy inspired, Action RPG. You'll experience corrupted zones, lost powerful items, hidden domains providing you're able to completed the Trials placed in 3D Souls-lite combat. Hard Hitting Mobs, Difficult Bosses, Scaled Enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.6%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, Demons 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%
- #15 Dead Wells: The Devil Fragment
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: Echo7Project
Windows
Hack, Slash, Parry and Dodge your foes in this Souls-like Action RPG. Explore the countryside in search of The Devil Fragment while fighting enemies with a multi game inspired combat system where you can launch foes into the air and then juggle them to build your combo meter for multiple buffs.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.8%, Demons 17.7%, Lovecraftian 17%, Action RPG 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%
- #16 Sun Is Dead
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quiet Dawn
Windows
The sun has died, and the world is consumed by darkness. In Sun is Dead, a high-speed action scavenger adventure, you must fight relentless Shadows, wield the last light, and uncover the truth behind the eternal night. Adapt, survive, and decide the fate of a dying world. Created by 1 person.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.4%, Action RPG 20.6%, Demons 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #17 The Baby In Yellow
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,146 reviews2023
Dev: Team Terrible
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
You've got a new babysitting job, and things are taking a turn for the weird. Feed him, read him a bedtime story, and try not to fall into his dreams. How long can you stay in control?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 26%, Demons 16.6%, Gothic 14.6% ★, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #18 The Bearer & The Last Flame
84% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Dark Reaper StudioPub: Meridiem Games
Windows
The Bearer & The Last Flame is a dark fantasy action adventure. In a realm where death is rampant, a living soul has received his commission, to carry the last flame and light the lands of the night, the dark lands.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.5%, Demons 22.2%, Action RPG 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Fantasy 4.7%
- #19 Deadly Rehearsal
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kaigan Games
Windows
The rehearsal must be flawless. Every sound, every light timed perfectly. You are one of the best stage manager's after all. Failure is not an option. The play is cursed... and it demands perfection.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.7%, Demons 20.5%, Lore-Rich 15.8%, Cinematic 13.4%, Horror 5.4%
- #20 Darkward
82% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Radek VolfPub: Walker & Volf
Windows · Mac
Dark, surreal point-and-click text adventure inspired by the poetics of Dark Souls. Guide the Wanderer through ruins and tombs in a purgatorial world.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.4%, Lovecraftian 19%, Gothic 13.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Lore-Rich 11.3%
- #21 The Golden Eyed Ghosts
82% matchMixed57% of 42 reviews2023
Dev: Syphono4Pub: indie.io
Windows
The Golden Eyed Ghosts is a dark fantasy soulslike heavily influenced by the legacy of Zelda adventures, set in the crumbling kingdom of Andromeda. As exiled warrior Orion, search for a way to restore his memories and unravel a terrifying conspiracy.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.3%, Souls-like 23.7%, Gothic 16.2% ★, Action RPG 13%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
- #22 Spirits of Light
83% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Sunlight Studio - Davi ValentimPub: Sunlight Studio
Windows
An action adventure game with a premise based on the Little Red Riding Hood tale and Souls-Like mechanics.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.2%, Lovecraftian 24.1%, Action RPG 14.8%, Lore-Rich 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%
- #23 Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity
84% matchVery Positive81% of 524 reviews2016
Dev: Steve GalPub: Pugware
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Discover the secrets of the estate, as you look for answers among the violent inhabitants. A strange and repelling madness took hold of the servants roaming the halls, and they will attack on sight, for their madness is one rooted in a deeper understanding of cosmic insignificance.
Why similar: Souls-like 44.1%, Lovecraftian 29.7%, Gothic 9.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 5.5%, Psychological Horror 4.2%
- #24 Orken
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Demagog StudioPub: SIXMOREVODKA
Windows · Mac
When his best friend fails to arrive at their secret meeting place, the young Khar warrior Coltec must leave everything behind to discover the terrible fate that has befallen his best friend in this Action-RPG, inspired by Dark Souls and Dragon's Dogma.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.3%, Action RPG 19.5%, Lore-Rich 17.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
- #25 Unbowed
81% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Guiding Moonlight Studios
Windows
Choose your fate in this single-player pirate Soulslike where you explore cursed lands, battle eldritch horrors, and pillage any treasure you find. Death is only a temporary setback on the path to mastering brutal combat.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.2%, Lovecraftian 25.5%, Action RPG 18.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Atmospheric 3.7%
- #26 Crimson Moon
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ProbablyMonsters
Windows
A gothic action-adventure RPG of violent angels and dead gods.
Why similar: Gothic 19% ★, Souls-like 18%, Action RPG 16.4%, Demons 15.2%, Lore-Rich 13%
- #27 Dhairyam - The Patient One
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Starpunk Studio
Windows
Dhairyam - The Patient One is a narrative-driven action-adventure game rooted in Indian folklore. Step into the role of Dhairyavaan, a fearless hero who wields the divine weapon Pralay. Face ancient demons born of curses as you explore haunting locations and reclaim powers lost to time.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.1%, Action RPG 20.6%, Cinematic 14.8%, Lore-Rich 11%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
- #28 Tribute
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Titanzzz
Windows
A narrative-driven exploration game where your choices shape the outcome as you traverse an ancient temple and confront the fate of an Old God's eternal slumber.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.6%, Cinematic 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, First-Person 10%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #29 CORPOREAL
78% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Neutron Studios LLC
Windows
A city built on sacred ground has awakened something primordial and restless. As a paranormal investigator, your job is to uncover the truth behind the growing paranormal activities afflicting the city, requiring you to survive horrific experiences and awaken astral powers to cleanse the land.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.5%, Action RPG 15.2%, Demons 14%, Cinematic 13.2%, Lore-Rich 12.8%
- #30 Veil : Black Blood
78% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: State of the Art Game StudioPub: State of the Art Studio
Windows
Veil : Black Blood is a game about a witch named Dalia on her journey to the Witches' Sabbath. Perform arcane rituals and uncover the symbolic language of magic. Draw and combine shapes to craft powerful spells on the fly. Explore the world in search of clues and secrets.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 21.6%, Action RPG 17.1%, Gothic 15% ★, Dark Fantasy 9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #31 Hallow Maze
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Solcom Games
Windows
Hallow maze is a soulslike metroidvania set in a gothic world in 2D. Use transformations into different creatures to open your way, as well as incredible tools of energy. Discover the origin of the scourge that is infecting the lands of the Evernight Valley and venture into The Hallow Maze...
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.7%, Souls-like 25.7%, Gothic 12.5% ★, Action RPG 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
- #32 Prophet: Prologue
77% matchMixed53% of 32 reviews2023
Dev: Mythos Games
Windows
Long after the last war, a knight must defend his home against an invading force and uncover a dark truth. Prophet is a short, story driven souls-like experience created by a single developer. This game is just the prologue to a larger story that has yet to be told.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Action RPG 17.2%, Demons 16.1%, Cinematic 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #33 My Christmas Present
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alycia Fear
Windows
You have been summoned to the North Pole by an unknown individual. A rebellion has begun, and it's up to you to decide the fate of the North Pole. Defeat enemies, grow your Christmas Spirit, and slay the legends of Christmas.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.8%, Action RPG 21.3%, Lore-Rich 18.9%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, 3D 5.1%
- #34 Castle of Lord Velimir
76% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: GM hack
Windows
Take the main role in the epic battle against encroaching darkness. Dark Souls, Super Mario Bros and Warcraft 3 had a baby and it's this game. How did the baby happen, you ask? Well, it was that wild of a party.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Action RPG 17.3%, Cinematic 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #35 Last Days
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Evgeniy Klyuchko
Windows
Medieval souls like dark fantasy 3d third person action game with supernatural elements.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.7%, Lovecraftian 27.7%, Cinematic 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Atmospheric 4.6%
- #36 Forlorn Outcast
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Griever Games
Windows
Confront fate in Forlorn Outcast, an immersive souls-like RPG. Stand your ground against the Drothar hordes, channel powerful spells, and discover the dark fantasy realm of Tilsa as you ascend from outcast to legend.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.8%, Lore-Rich 17.7%, Action RPG 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Atmospheric 5.7%
- #37 Silver Requiem
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SilverNightmareStudio
Windows
Dance on the Edge of Death. A single counter turns the battlefield into your stage. High-Mobility Counter × Build-Oriented 3D Soulslike Action :Leave even your regrets behind.:
Why similar: Souls-like 35.4%, Gothic 21.4% ★, Action RPG 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
- #38 The Lanterne of Light
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: skekpen
Windows · Linux
A Gothic horror faerie tale.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.7%, Demons 15.8%, Gothic 12.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Lore-Rich 10.3%
- #39 Chaos Frenzy
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Saeru
Windows
Eris the Chaos goddess has lost her powers source The chaos emeralds by an unknow being at the chaos dimension, now she's got a goal to archive Get back her powers and become the chaos goddess once again but it won't be easy for her, emeralds have taken the form of her most deep dears, dont give up!
Why similar: Souls-like 26.3%, Lovecraftian 23%, Gothic 15.6% ★, Action RPG 13.6%, Lore-Rich 12.1%
- #40 Fear Faith
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bleeding games
Windows · Linux
Wield your sword in the right direction to defeat challenging horrors. Try to make sense of your steps through an impossible tower that changes with your decisions while trying to survive. Prove your Faith.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.5%, Action RPG 19%, Lore-Rich 16.7%, Gothic 12.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.5%
- #41 Cervus Blade
73% matchVery Positive89% of 402 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 50.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Action RPG 13.7%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, 3D 6.2%
- #42 Darkest Days: Ventania
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EmptyDev
Windows
Its your time hunter, honor the endless tradition and free our God from the curse below. Make your character, slay monsters to get stronger and challenge powerful entities in this rich dark fantasy world. Play the role of the hunter while you gather, craft, upgrade and butcher your way to salvation.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.8%, Action RPG 16.6%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #43 Morbid: The Lords of Ire
72% matchMixed69% of 300 reviews2024
Dev: Still RunningPub: Merge Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 28.3%, Lovecraftian 25.7%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #44 God of Terra: Crestfallen
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormbinder Games
Windows
Shoot your way through hordes of enemies and tackle challenging bosses. God of Terra: Crestfallen is a solo-developed souls-like with guns set in the world where the last remnants of humanity are facing extinction. It is your task to save them... or die trying.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.3%, Lovecraftian 18%, Demons 15.8%, Gothic 13.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
- #45 The Legend of Azarias Rebirth
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Michael Richard Lannon
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey as the Angel Raphael in this action packed 3D first-person dungeon crawler. Conquer 24 unique floors, battle menacing demons, and undertake challenging side quests to amass power to save the girl Sarah.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.8%, Lovecraftian 19.6%, Gothic 14.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 12%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #46 Snails Have Skeletons
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AesirAesthetics
Windows
"The dark adventure game, Snails Have Skeletons, is a dark spin on the classic 16-bit adventure genre. Explore an interconnected world and battle lingering undead to uncover the mystery of the doom that befell the marsh." Genres: Exploration, Action, Adventure, Mystery, Dark Fantasy
Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.7%, Souls-like 29.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Mystery 5.9%
- #47 Rise of Koreth
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 34 reviews2024
Dev: Vizzini Games
Windows
Uncover the mysteries of Koreth's resting place in this exciting hack n slash, dungeon crawler, platformer adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 40.4%, Action RPG 20.2%, Demons 15%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
- #48 The Milk Lake
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boltzmann Games
Windows
Alone, Emmer traverses strange and dangerous lands to avenge her family and kill the dragon who burnt her home to the ground. But monsters aren't always the scary things that lurk in the shadows. The Milk Lake is an intense, atmospheric sword-combat action RPG about the true nature of evil.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.1%, Action RPG 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Cinematic 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #49 Arcane Audit
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broken Beaker Studios
Windows
Arcane Audit is an IRS themed souls-like. Fight wizards, monsters, and middle managers. Explore the offices of a corrupted business and uncover the secrets hidden there. Grow in power and discover new weapons and arcane abilities.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.9%, Lovecraftian 21.1%, Action RPG 17.3%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%
- #50 Noctheria
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zombiebytegames
Windows · Linux
Noctheria is an Action-adventure mixed with Survival Horror inspired by the N64 era. Play as The Novice in a quest to save the Kingdom of Alabadusk, explore Temples, solve Puzzles and meet odd characters in a cursed dark fantasy world.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.5%, Gothic 20.8% ★, Demons 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #51 The Dark Cowboy
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valezart
Windows
Embark on a harrowing first-person horror adventure through untamed pine forests and deep caves. Track the Blackwood gang to avenge your family, but beware: outlaws aren't the only threat. Cling to the light, survive otherworldly nightmares, and keep your lantern burning.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.7%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, Cinematic 11%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, First-Person 8%
- #52 The Last Case of Benedict Fox Definitive Edition
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 904 reviews2023
Dev: Plot Twist
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.5%, Souls-like 20.4%, Cinematic 11.9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
- #53 Cosmic Purge
70% matchMixed53% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: Remnant StudioPub: Ahlman Games
Windows
In this apocalyptic world a cosmic being has taken over Earth and spread its corruption all over. Join the bounty hunter Cassius on his mission to destroy the corruption from the mansion in this FPS game. Be warned, grotesque monsters are hell-bent on stopping Cassius from reaching his goal.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 42.5%, Demons 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, First-Person 6.2%, 3D 3.5%
- #54 Sunrise Tragedy
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HeadlessTek
Windows
Traverse an old, abandoned cathedral filled with grotesque monsters and bloodthirsty vampires. Overcome relentless enemies and heart-pounding boss fights with your choice of weapons, spells and accessories in this macabre 2D Action-RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.6%, Gothic 15.8% ★, Action RPG 15.6%, Demons 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
- #55 Ignis Dei
66% matchPositive96% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: Jam Bell Games
Windows
Heralded by a comet, seen as a harbinger of doom, the Black Death arrived in Florence in 1348. Wander through the woods to escape the plague, face various riddles and encounter mysterious creatures.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.7%, Demons 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, First-Person 7.4%, Horror 7.2%
- #56 Little Mage
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Violoken
Windows
Little Mage is an action-packed 2D Metroidvania where you play as an Æther Mage in a beautifully hand-drawn, high fantasy world. Explore the shattered city of Hornedrose, unleash elemental magic, battle fearsome bosses, and uncover the secrets of a world on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Souls-like 25%, Gothic 19.3% ★, Lore-Rich 17.9%, Action RPG 17.1%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #57 HYDROPUNK
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NOVA64
Windows
An unknown disease is consuming the Depths. You, a master engineer, descend into a decaying underground world of hydro-powered industry and horrors older than the machines. Souls-like combat, immersive sim ingenuity. Fight smart, build tools, find another way. Brute force alone won't save you.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29%, Souls-like 26.7%, Action RPG 17%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #58 Chaos
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: Shenaniganz Studio
Windows
A dark-fantasy style Action RPG set in a third person view. Wield melee and magic abilities to defeat the enemies in the world and conquer the looming and impending evil.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.2%, Lovecraftian 17.2%, Action RPG 15.6%, Gothic 13.3% ★, Action-Adventure 8%
- #59 The Proprietor
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noctum Interactive
Windows · Linux
Assist clients in matters of Ritomancy. Devise powerful esoteric rituals by scouring forgotten tomes and unearthing forgotten grimoires in this uniquely text-based and lore-driven lovecraftian mystery game.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.9%, Gothic 24.2% ★, Lore-Rich 20.8%, Mystery 6.1%, First-Person 5.8%
- #60 Source of Madness
67% matchMixed70% of 1,514 reviews2022
Dev: Carry CastlePub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.9%, Souls-like 23%, Action RPG 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Action-Adventure 6%