Games Like Castle Dark

A dark dungeon-crawling RPG about venturing into dangerous ruins, defeating enemies, and bringing back powerful loot. Explore procedurally generated dungeons and hand-crafted story locations, uncover mysterious treasures, and grow your character through powerful skills, abilities, and gear.

Why similar: Action RPG 15.8%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Demons 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, RPG 9%

Hollowdeep is a first person dungeon crawler inspired by oldschool games of the ps1 era. There is a large focus on fast gameplay and parrying mechanics.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action RPG 14%, Demons 12%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%

“One grim dawn and noble I wake, The darkness is rampant, our oath shall break. A noble warrior soon shall rise, and clear the air of the darkened skies.”

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action RPG 16.2%, Demons 9.3%, RPG 8.3%

Collect, fight and craft: Face the dangers of the shifting dungeon layouts and challenge the fierce bosses within. A completly free community-driven game!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action RPG 13.4%, Crafting 12.8%, Demons 10.2%

Battle through a dark sanctuary as a Paladin or Sorceress in this single-player action RPG. Gather randomized loot, shape your skill build, unlock automatic casting, and defeat the gatekeeper across ten stages while keeping your character’s growth between journeys.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.1%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Action RPG 14.7%, RPG 10.9%, Demons 9.1%

Return to the land of Edera, where you play as a sword-for-hire, exploring environments, competing for contracts, and waging guerrilla warfare to become a legendary mercenary, alone or with friends.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action RPG 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, RPG 8.8%

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: Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action RPG 13.8%, Demons 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%

Blood Vaults is a fast-paced dungeon-crawling FPS with ARPG-style loot and progression. Fight through randomized vaults, hunt for powerful weapons and gear, build your character, and push into harder dungeons for increasingly rare rewards.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Action RPG 18.5%, RPG 15.1%, Demons 11%, Dark Fantasy 9%

Milford Heaven thrived after Luken’s fall, but a new evil rises from below. Rusty yet legendary, you must gear up, face brutal monsters, and fight through dark dungeons in fast-paced hack-and-slash action. Destiny calls—and it won’t wait.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 11.4%, Medieval 6.1%

Student Game Project - A Hack and Slash Top-Down ARPG, where you must fight your way through Sanctus and Malum, the Realms of the Afterlife. Simultaneously play as the Mage and the Warrior, split from a soul torn between the two worlds, as you fight to relink your soul back together to escape death.

Why similar: Action RPG 24.5%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, RPG 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%, Action 8.1%

An Action Role-Playing dungeon crawler, with randomly generated dungeons and challenging bosses to defeat for loot and glory.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Hack and Slash 18%, Action RPG 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Demons 8.5%

FATE fans! You asked for it and we delivered. FATE: Undiscovered Realms, the dungeon crawl-ier sequel to our classic dungeon crawler, is now available! Take up the quest to find a mysterious tome. Import your characters from the original FATE and start a new adventure today!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.4%, RPG 20.6%, Action RPG 19.2%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action 8.5%

Spare them, or kill them and strip the corpse. The choice is yours, and so is the weight of it. A dungeon that rebuilds itself, 8 million gear combinations, mastery that grows from use, an ally at your side. An isometric hack and slash built on the feel of 1997. 96 languages, 70 dubbed.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Action RPG 20.4%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, RPG 8.7%

Thrilling battles in a dark fantasy world. Endless loot: collect, upgrade, and optimize your equipment. Character progression through experience and powerful items. Dangerous areas filled with enemies, traps, and secrets. One epic goal: Conquer the Breach.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24%, Action RPG 19.2%, RPG 13.6%, Demons 12.4%, Action 7%

Apoth is a real-time dungeon crawler ARPG. Venture to the town of Apoth where many exciting adventures await. Delve through randomly generated dungeons, sewers, caves, crypts and temples.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23%, Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Action RPG 17.5%, RPG 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%

Deck of Darkness: Infernal Depths is an atmospheric dark fantasy dungeon crawl sure to get the blood flowing. Battle your way through the many levels of the lightless abyss to come face to face with your terrifying destiny.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action RPG 13.4%, Demons 11%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%

Returned alive from the Abyss, choose your class and venture alone or online with other adventurers. Explore the depths, rescue the missing, face deadly creatures, uncover rare loot, and hunt down your tormentor. Will you have the courage to descend into the Abyss once more?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19%, Action RPG 17.3%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, RPG 13.1%, Demons 9.7%

DREAD RULER is a top-down dark fantasy action RPG where you cut through hordes of monsters, build your skills after each battle, and challenge giant ruler-class bosses. Slay, grow, and fight your way through a brutal PvE hack-and-slash world.

Why similar: Action RPG 22.8%, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, RPG 7.9%

Phantom Chains is a first person action dungeon crawler with an emphasis on exploration and mystery in a dark fantasy world.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, RPG 10.6%, Dark 8.8%, Action RPG 7.7%

Divilixa is a game about strife, sacrifice and insanity. Take the war down into the core of the underworld. Fight the darkness. Be the saviour.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Action RPG 18%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, RPG 14.9%, Demons 11.4%

You are a mighty knight - how powerful your blows are! And in the very center of a vast forest lies a fortress filled with evil and black magic. There, they raise the dead and hide great artifacts. You decide to explore the fortress and see what the black magicians are hiding.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Dark 8.2%, Medieval 7.1%

The Guardian Stone is a online third person Action Tower Defense Game with Rpg elements and mulitplayer. Set in the fantasy world of Elrone, You play as a hero protecting the realm from the forces of evil.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Action RPG 19.7%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, RPG 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%

“Ruin Blade” is a top‑down melee‑focused action RPG. You descend into ancient ruins long forgotten by the world. Face waves of relentless creatures and carve your path by steel, instinct, and the will to survive.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Action RPG 14.7%, RPG 9.4%

Welcome to a world of darkness, where every step can be your last. Explore a stunning world filled with fear and horror, solve puzzles, and endure combat trials to become a hero and protect your world from darkness. Become a warrior ready to fight anything that stands in your way in this action RPG.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action RPG 16.2%, Demons 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Dark 9.2%

IT’S HERE, FATE FANS! FATE - The Traitor Soul has arrived on Steam! This third game has more loot, more spells, more heroes and, most importantly, more pets. Hit “add to cart” already! Or read on for more details on this classic game.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.8%, Action RPG 21.1%, RPG 20.7%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action 8.8%

A brutal action RPG where rage is your only weapon. Fight through a cursed world, break your enemies, and unleash the fury within.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Action RPG 15.4%, Demons 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%

The Spirit is a simple Action RPG with elements of old school dungeon crawlers. Creatures and Demons are entering through the Rift. The people of the realm need you, but so does your family.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Demons 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Action RPG 9.6%

Embark on an adventure into an absurd world inspired by the Divine Comedy! Stop the lurking monsters as you descend ever deeper into its procedurally generated abyss. Harvest plants and expand your camp with rescued NPCs. Go solo or team up with up to 4 players to die in good company.

Why similar: Action RPG 16.6%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Demons 10.9%, Crafting 10.8%, RPG 9.4%

Viking Vengeance is a God-Worshiping Rogue-lite Dungeon Crawler ARPG set in a historical fiction world. You play as a Templar with pagan origins who rediscovers his roots and learns to wield the powers of the Norse Gods in his quest to change the destiny of his people and stop Ragnarok.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.8%, Action RPG 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, RPG 12.2%, Medieval 8.3%

Rune Knights is a cooperative action RPG focused on customization, crafting, and combat. Customize your character's aesthetics, stats, gameplay, and gear as you battle through procedurally generated and hand-crafted levels with your allies.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action RPG 15.2%, Demons 13.2%, Crafting 10.4%

This game is an action role-playing game, in which players will be in the ancient time of more than 3000 years ago and use their swords to fight against the spirit of the Emperor Jo of Country Jo who is trying to annex the world.

Why similar: Action RPG 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, RPG 15.5%, Hack and Slash 10.4%

Explore the cursed world of Sevren, conquer dangerous dungeons, defeat powerful bosses, collect powerful loot, and forge your own path to become the best adventurer out there. Will you and your friends be able to lift the curse and save the city you call home?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.8%, Action RPG 22.9%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, RPG 13.8%, Action 7.1%

Veil Walker is an ARPG, where a rift between realms has fractured the veil of reality, spilling forth a malevolent force that corrupts all it touches. As a Veil Walker you hunt down any corrupted, either alone or with others, while at the same time building up your own skills and abilities.

Why similar: Action RPG 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, RPG 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%

Darksword is an exciting, original non-stop VR action RPG. Venture deep into the world of the Twisted Corridors and defeat your enemies in style. Develop your own style of combat, exploit enemy weakness, and collect materials to get more powerful weapons!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 16%, Action RPG 15.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Crafting 10.5%

Step into the world of Avendor and brave the ruins of Bar-Ulduun, the fabled lost city of the dwarves. Descend into ever-shifting depths, grow in power, and claim legendary loot as you uncover the legends of Azamar in this visceral loot-driven action RPG.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Action RPG 16.4%, RPG 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%

Your arch-nemesis and his goons have thrown you into one of the most dangerous dungeons – fight your way to freedom & revenge! Arcade-style hack & slash adventure. Procedurally generated levels: never see the same dungeon twice!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Action RPG 23%, Hack and Slash 22%, RPG 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 5.9%

Everhold is a fast paced combat driven dungeon crawler. Explore an endless randomly generated dungeon, solo or with up to 6 additional players. Kill bosses, collect loot, and gather coins to become powerful enough to conquer the deepest depths of the Everhold.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Action RPG 13.9%, Demons 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%

Explore a dark fantasy world, descend into the darkest depths and fight hordes of demons in this fast paced Action RPG. Fully customize your character, loot hunderd of unique items and destroy the evil that is corrupting the world once again!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Action RPG 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Demons 9.7%

Wizard King is a first-person action RPG where you play as the resurrected king of wizards, combining fast-paced melee combat with devastating magic on a journey to reclaim your throne.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%

Citizen Pain II is a unique old-school first-person action RPG experience featuring insane challenge, fast gameplay intensity and instantly rewarding combat. Begin a dark journey and experience secret dungeons, hidden hazards and terrifyng enemy encounters.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Action RPG 15%, RPG 10.1%, Demons 8.5%

Explore a dangerous, forgotten world to find the cure to save your best friend’s life, in Evie, an HD-2D action-adventure game that weaves a wordless fantasy tale out of the real-life battle against childhood leukemia.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.6%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action RPG 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, RPG 8.3%

A dark fantasy dungeon crawler focused on progression, combat, and exploration. Master powerful guild skills, fight through dangerous zones, and uncover what lies beneath a cursed world.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Action RPG 19%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, RPG 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%

Manasworn is an isometric action RPG with 3 spellcaster playable classes. Pick a Mage, Shaman or Necromancer, progress deeper in generated dungeons, and shape your spells with runes and relics. Fight alone or with three other friends in online co-op.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, Action RPG 22.6%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, RPG 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 8%

Rise as a Martyr in a plague-scarred, heretical Europe. Surrounded by disease, pagan rites, and relentless foes, you will fall and rise again and again. Death is not the end. Relics await based on your holy or heretical choices, and rival factions will hunt you according to your actions.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action RPG 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, RPG 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%

Find the cure for the King of Banglesway and defeat hordes of enemies led by Noslrac in this thrilling and suspenseful action RPG. Find and craft items of epic proportions to wreak havoc on whoever dares to oppose you.

Why similar: Action RPG 19.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, RPG 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Action 10.4%

A single-player action RPG about a goblin serving the Demon King. Scout the next party at night, steal their gear, and prepare poisons and traps. By day, defend your lair and loot the heroes you defeat.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Action RPG 20%, RPG 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Action 8.7%

Battle your way through hordes of the Warlock's minions in this dungeon crawler! Find better armor and weapons to help you survive, level up to increase your stats, learn new skills to smite your enemies or heal yourself. In the end, will you be able to defeat the evil Warlock?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action RPG 15.9%, Demons 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%

Take part in this mana infused action RPG as you blast through hundreds of corrupted minions. Cleanse the Mana Gloom and be celebrated as the champion of the lands.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Action RPG 20.8%, RPG 10.2%, Fantasy 5.5%

A permadeath co-op action-RPG roguelike with hand-inked, comic-book combat. Pick one of seven heroes, descend an endless maze that gets harder with every floor, and see how far you get before you fall — solo or with up to seven friends.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Action RPG 17.5%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, RPG 14.9%, Demons 11.5%

Spawn your own enemies in this wobbly physics based rogue-lite action RPG and mow down hundreds of foes to your heart’s content. Fend off the Hordes of the Corrupted Realms by choosing powerful skill cards, enchanting equipment, and extracting living essence to upgrade your crawler.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action RPG 16.3%, Crafting 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%

Mendalos is an oldschool RPG focusing on exploring and finding clues in order to solve puzzles to get further into the depths of the dungeon. But beware... there are a lot of traps and dangerous foes lurking in the shadows.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, Action RPG 21.5%, RPG 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Adventure 9.1%

Exhilarating Attacks and Thrilling Battles!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Action RPG 18%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, RPG 8.8%

Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Action RPG 24.7%, RPG 13.1%, Fantasy 5.1%

Command an army of summoned minions as a necromancer in an isometric action RPG. Strengthen your hero with powerful loot, enhance your minions through crafted spells, and lead rival factions to defeat brutal bosses.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action RPG 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Demons 10.7%

A fast-paced 2D action RPG where you play as a skilled archer battling through intense monster hordes, epic boss fights, and loot-rich arenas. Customize your abilities, find powerful gear, and master dynamic combat in a world filled with endless challenges and upgrades.

Why similar: Action RPG 22.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, RPG 17.8%, Action 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%

A semi-idle action RPG with a deep and unique crafting system. Collect epic loot, craft and merge items, and level up your character to beat the World Bosses!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Hack and Slash 19%, Action RPG 15.8%, Crafting 15.6%, RPG 8.4%

Raid dungeons by day, defend your town by night. Slay hordes of monsters, loot gear, and master skills in a fast-paced pixel-art dungeon crawler — then return home to build traps, place towers, and hold the line against the swarms, Clear every dungeon before the town falls

Why similar: Action RPG 22.7%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, RPG 11.7%, Crafting 10.4%

In a world riddled with dangerous magic, a half-dead opossum has to find the source of a toxic fungus that is threatening his family. Digging into dark, forbidden houses and dodging a murderous fairy named Barker, he discovers the problem is deeper than he ever would have dreamed.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Action RPG 18.4%, RPG 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10%

Netherwyn is a challenging Roguelite Action RPG where each run sends you and your allies into lands fallen beneath a gathering shadow filled with relentless hordes and deadly boss encounters. This first release centers on Return of The Necromancer.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Action RPG 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 10%, RPG 8.8%