Games Like Dark Lord

Sit on the throne as a benevolent (or malevolent) medieval monarch of the modern age and swipe your royal controller either left or right to impose your will upon the kingdom.

Why similar: Card Game 25.8%, Medieval 17%, Choices Matter 15.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Dark Humor 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive card-based choice simulation that inspired the core mechanics of managing a kingdom through binary decisions.

Become the Final Boss! Play any way you want, combine followers from different factions, and win spectacular turn-based battles. Expand your Empire of Darkness and seek a powerful artifact that can change the fate of the world.

Why similar: Card Game 30.6%, Roguelike 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Story Rich 10.9%, Strategy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the villain-protagonist experience with tactical turn-based combat and roguelike deckbuilding elements.

A dark fantasy roguelike where you play as the Devil! Lead famous evil geniuses through events and turn-based fights to spread terror and corruption. Create synergies between your disciples, use your evil powers and take revenge on those miserable Demon Hunters.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30%, Roguelike 26%, Hand-drawn 20.3%, Fantasy 9.3%, 2D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: You play as the Devil himself in this dark fantasy roguelike that features turn-based combat and a heavy emphasis on villainous themes.

Explore your kingdom and rule wisely in the card game - Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2

Why similar: Card Game 20.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Medieval 12%, Simulation 9.5%, Choices Matter 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A card-based simulation that captures the lighthearted yet consequential decision-making found in Dark Lord.

These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.

Why similar: Medieval 22.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.3%, Choices Matter 16.8%, Simulation 11.6%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This management sim forces you to balance the needs of your kingdom through difficult narrative choices and resource management.

A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!

Why similar: Choices Matter 22.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.9%, Visual Novel 15%, Medieval 10.8%, Story Rich 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A heavy narrative-driven game where every choice matters, set in a dark, unforgiving world similar to the tone of Dark Lord.

Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

Why similar: Card Game 50.3%, Roguelike 20.6%, Story Rich 14.5%, Strategy 9.2%, 2D 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, atmospheric card-based experience with a deep meta-narrative that fans of Dark Lord's mystery will appreciate.

Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.

Why similar: Dark Humor 50.5%, Funny 12.6%, Fantasy 10.3%, Strategy 7.8%, Singleplayer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines base management and roguelike action with a dark, humorous aesthetic where you lead a cult of followers.

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: Choices Matter 29.5%, Dark Fantasy 28.4%, Story Rich 18.2%, Fantasy 9.9%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: As one of the few RPGs where you explicitly play as the villain, it offers unparalleled depth in narrative choices and world-building.

Sacrifice creates stories in this medieval roguelike deckbuilder. Watch your cards march to glory or permanent death as they battle toward the enemy. Each fallen hero becomes part of your kingdom's legend. Command wisely... some sacrifices are necessary.

Why similar: Dark Humor 25.7%, Card Game 24.3%, Medieval 10.9%, Roguelike 9.9%, Hand-drawn 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike-deckbuilder that utilizes dark humor and strategy to simulate the life of a ruler.

Become the King in a story-driven 8-bit style game, where choice matters. And try not to die instantly...

Why similar: Dark Humor 25%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.9%, Medieval 16.8%, Simulation 11.9%, Choices Matter 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct management simulation that focuses on the choose-your-own-adventure style of ruling a medieval kingdom.

Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 28.2%, Visual Novel 26.6%, Choices Matter 14.6%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A political simulation that focuses on the weight of leadership and the consequences of your choices in a complex, evolving world.

Reigns: Game of Thrones is the heir to the award-winning HBO® TV series Game of Thrones® and the smash-hit swipe ‘em up series Reigns from Nerial and Devolver Digital.

Why similar: Card Game 30.7%, Dark Humor 11.4%, Medieval 10.8%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Dark Comedy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Applies the successful Reigns formula to a high-stakes fantasy setting, emphasizing the fragility of power.

A card game in a Medieval setting where you make decisions on which not only your life will depend, but also the future of the kingdom!

Why similar: Card Game 26%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.5%, Medieval 13.4%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Simulation 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original card-based choice game that provides a foundational experience for fans of the genre.

You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?

Why similar: Dark Humor 34.9%, Choices Matter 18.3%, Simulation 16.1%, Story Rich 10.7%, Strategy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark simulation game where you must make morally ambiguous choices to manage your environment and survive under a totalitarian regime.

Do you want to be a upright official or corrupt officials？Choose your choice,Reaching the pinnacle of power.

Why similar: Dark Humor 24.8%, Card Game 23.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Simulation 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual card-game that focuses on the choices-matter aspect of building up your influence.

A Sort the Court like, where you play as a Demon Lord in a Dungeon. Fun and simple sound and art design. Make decisions by giving Yes or No answers to every creature that comes to you. Grow your Dungeon, keep your minions happy, earn Gold and be Good or Bad.

Why similar: Demons 27.9%, Medieval 17.6%, Choices Matter 16.2%, Simulation 15.7%, Fantasy 9%

Why You'll Like It: A casual simulation game that centers on the life of a demon lord, aligning perfectly with the theme of Dark Lord.

Card-based strategic roguelike with a mix of deck-building, auto-battler and territory management. Choose between +300 unique cards to create a deck that matches your playstyle, and lead your forces across the whole continent in an adventure that will unveil the truth behind this world.

Why similar: Card Game 32.3%, Medieval 18.4%, Roguelike 17.3%, Fantasy 9.1%, Strategy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused RPG that features an auto-battler mechanic and a villain-centric narrative.

Reigns: Her Majesty is the revolutionary follow-up to the smash swipe ‘em up hit Reigns.

Why similar: Card Game 20.6%, Dark Humor 14.6%, Dark Comedy 12.3%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Medieval 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the card-based choice mechanics with a focus on political intrigue and character-driven narratives.

The Witch's Cauldron is a narrative roguelike game about being a medieval witch. Grab your cauldron and get brewing. Love, curses, laughter, wisdom for sale! Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. At least before the inquisitors come around.

Why similar: Card Game 20.4%, Medieval 13.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Roguelike 10.9%, Choices Matter 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that focuses on crafting and multiple endings, emphasizing the importance of player choices.

You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates. Beautiful art, bold, unapologetic dialogue and hard choices make up this Multiplayer (1-4 players) Dating Sim. Be your worst self.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.4%, Choices Matter 21.3%, Demons 14.6%, Funny 14%, Simulation 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more comedic, it shares the visual novel and choice-based mechanics that make Dark Lord's narrative so engaging.

Summon monsters, study them, and then evolve them!

Why similar: Visual Novel 50.1%, Casual 17.7%, Story Rich 17.5%, Singleplayer 7.8%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that leans into the anime aesthetic while maintaining a story-rich, villain-focused premise.

A rogue-lite action strategy game with deck building. Fight the undead legion, forge your path, and gain powerful permanent progression. Godlike difficulty modes, mutators, heroic units, elite enemies, and unlockable rewards - endless replayability awaits!

Why similar: Demons 29.6%, Roguelike 19.9%, Funny 13.1%, Fantasy 12.2%, Strategy 12%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused roguelite that incorporates tower defense and dark fantasy themes.

Milord is a Kingdom Management RPG with city-building mechanics. Immerse yourself in a world where your decisions shape your fiefdom's destiny. Rule wisely as you construct, strategize, and navigate the challenges of leadership. Will you rise to glory or crumble under the weight of your choices?

Why similar: Medieval 20.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.8%, Choices Matter 14.3%, Simulation 14.1%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A medieval simulation that emphasizes the choices-matter gameplay loop in a kingdom-building context.

Become the Dictator of Gradnar! Rule the nation, choose between democracy and tyranny, wage wars with a unique card-based mechanic, and expand your empire. A political dystopia packed with satire and humor!

Why similar: Card Game 27.6%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Simulation 15.2%, Choices Matter 13.7%, Hand-drawn 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dystopian simulation and strategy game that forces players to make difficult choices to maintain their rule.

Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You're in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart's content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.

Why similar: Medieval 28.8%, Simulation 21.6%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Singleplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique simulation and crafting loop that appeals to players who enjoy the strategic management aspects of Dark Lord.

Retro 2004 flash-like parody that asks the question, how much will you sacrifice to become the greatest WoB player ever?

Why similar: Dark Comedy 30.4%, Simulation 25.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.3%, Choices Matter 8.5%, Funny 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that utilizes a choose-your-own-adventure style with a dark comedic tone.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Simulation 47.6%, Story Rich 15.7%, Singleplayer 12.8%, Strategy 8.8%, 2D 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, bureaucratic simulation that masterfully uses moral choices to create tension and narrative depth.

None Shall Intrude: Descent is a free Prologue version of None Shall Intrude. A roguelite deck-builder with tile-based combat where you become a powerful Raid Boss. Epic battles, intricate strategies, and the ever-present threat of heroic challengers seeking to vanquish your reign.

Why similar: Card Game 55.6%, Strategy 21.4%, Fantasy 12.5%, 2D 5.5%, Singleplayer 5.1%

HELLCARD: Prologue lets you try the main game's Singleplayer and Multiplayer modes. Descend into the paper dungeons on your own, recruit computer-controlled companions or join other gamers in fast-paced tactical card battles against the armies of darkness and the Archdemon himself!

Why similar: Card Game 47.8%, Roguelike 24.6%, Strategy 12%, Fantasy 9.9%, Adventure 4.7%

Hurl emojis and battle the internet's biggest stars to rise as a meme master in Meme Mayhem! Collect powerful perks and relics, enjoy a darkly comic social media story, and assemble the ultimate emoji attack stack in this roguelite idle RPG.

Why similar: Card Game 25.9%, Dark Comedy 19.6%, Dark Humor 17.1%, Roguelike 14.3%, Funny 8%

The Few Nights More is a roguelike turn-based RPG based in a world where Vampire Lords seek to conquer lost territories and their place in the world. Design and defend your stronghold, slay your enemies with traps, and fulfill your Lord’s true potential, slowly conquering what is rightfully yours.

Why similar: Roguelike 28.9%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, Medieval 15%, Fantasy 8.7%

Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement?

Why similar: Dark Humor 20.6%, Card Game 19.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Simulation 8.7%

Conquer the jungle and prove that in any situation you - the master of your fate!

Why similar: Card Game 23.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Simulation 9.9%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Funny 9%

Heads Will Roll: Downfall is a combination of a tactical role-playing game and visual novel, in which you will assume the role of a medieval soldier.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.9%, Roguelike 21.2%, Medieval 20.6%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Story Rich 10%

Make a Game Company for your self！Get it work，Run for Rich！

Why similar: Dark Humor 18.5%, Dark Comedy 16.5%, Card Game 13.8%, Simulation 13.3%, Strategy 11.4%

The Advisor Series is a player-driven narrative where your choices & decisions, both in the game, and out of the game, determine how future episodes unfold. Play the role of villain protagonist Magnus the Magician, as he wreaks havoc across the land, one well-placed fireball at a time!

Why similar: Dark Humor 29.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.9%, Visual Novel 16.9%, Choices Matter 13%, Medieval 12.7%

Nadir is a roguelike deck-builder with a twist: the cost to play a card is an enemy reaction you can predict. Craft your own cards to slay powerful demons. Gather resources, expand your city, grow in power and conquer the underworld.

Why similar: Card Game 31.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Roguelike 17.5%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Strategy 8.3%

Runeborn is a dark fantasy roguelike that merges deckbuilding with a slot-machine-like mechanic. Forge your Runebook, crush enemies, and combine Trinkets of boundless power to destroy the forces of Malakar!

Why similar: Demons 25%, Roguelike 22.1%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Strategy 9.3%, Fantasy 8.6%

"Dark Ranger" is a light roguelike strategy RPG. Play as a middle-aged, retired knight who returns to the battlefield for one last chance at glory. Weapons switch automatically based on distance—daggers for close combat, spears for reach, axes for sweeping attacks

Why similar: Card Game 32.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Medieval 16.9%, Roguelike 13.4%, Strategy 8.2%

Lord of the Dark Castle is a casual turn-based retro style roguelike dungeon crawler with elements of strategy. Randomized levels, lots of skills without dependencies and lots of spells to cast. Challenging Monster AI - play it smart or die. Remember: Death is Permanent!

Why similar: Roguelike 36.8%, Strategy 19%, Fantasy 15.9%, Adventure 9.5%, Casual 9.4%

As the Lord of the Dungeon, defend yourself from the heroes' attacks before they reach you! Command your own subordinates, devise schemes, and tackle pressing issues!

Why similar: Roguelike 23.3%, Visual Novel 22.9%, Medieval 22.2%, Choices Matter 18.1%, Casual 5.8%

Griftlands is a deck-building roguelite where you negotiate, fight, steal or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect.

Why similar: Card Game 21.9%, Dark Humor 21.3%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Roguelike 10.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.6%

DECKS & DAGGERS is a Deck-Building RPG Card Game where you venture down into the dungeons to slay monsters and collect treasure.

Why similar: Card Game 33.6%, Dark Comedy 23.5%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Strategy 9.1%, Fantasy 6.8%

Master the eldritch art of Kamifuda—channeling long dead powers within arcane cards—in this visual novel and deck builder game.

Why similar: Card Game 27.1%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.7%, Choices Matter 9.5%

In an era dominated by viral trends, you become the "Internet Judge"—where a few keystrokes can sway public opinion and determine fates. This darkly humorous strategy game lets you experience the absurdity and power of "keyboard justice." Every judgment you make reshapes this chaotic digital world.

Why similar: Card Game 45.3%, Simulation 18.3%, Funny 12.6%, Choices Matter 6.8%, 2D 6.2%

Deck-building, dungeon defense, and tactical gameplay combine in Dungeon Monarch! Recruit warriors and wizards, buff your heroes, and thrash your foes — summon your dungeon monarch to punish interlopers and defeat enemies to increase your dark powers!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 35.1%, Hand-drawn 25%, Fantasy 14.7%, Strategy 11.8%, Singleplayer 6.8%

Dive into the world of Royal Booty Quest and experience the thrill of deckbuilding and roguelike adventure like never before.

Why similar: Card Game 44.3%, Roguelike 24.3%, Strategy 13.3%, Fantasy 10.7%, 2D 7.3%

Dark Lord Leona is a card-building game where you play as Leona, summoning demonic armies to battle against enemies. Its fast-paced gameplay allows you to effortlessly enjoy various strategies and playstyles.

Why similar: Card Game 55.9%, Visual Novel 25.7%, Strategy 11.9%, Casual 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

CARNEDGE is a dark fantasy RPG where you drag the Eternal Flame across a dying world. Build deadly decks, summon weird allies, and fight through twisted dungeons full of enemies that hate your guts and watch chaos unfold!

Why similar: Medieval 20.8%, Card Game 19.8%, Roguelike 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Strategy 11.4%

Swipe through military negotiations, marry to strengthen alliances and recruit soldiers to fight in turn-based card battles in this historical epic.

Why similar: Card Game 28.9%, Dark Humor 23.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.7%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Strategy 6.9%

Join Winnie on a new adventure, from within! Play as a virus in his body and mind. Capture cells to mutate and build a deck of actions to unleash in combo-driven combat. A genre-blending roguelite with a dark yet charming story. Embrace discomfort - Sometimes we can't help being seen as a monster...

Why similar: Dark Humor 37.2%, Roguelike 17.3%, Funny 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Strategy 6.8%

Lonely Knight is a game that combines idle and roguelike elements. Defeat monsters and embark on a journey to find companions for the lonely knight. Experience growth through idle gameplay and test your strength in dungeons!

Why similar: Simulation 24.5%, Hand-drawn 19.5%, Medieval 18.6%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Fantasy 10.2%

Investigate your own death, find ways to break free from a time loop, choose a hero who will ascend to the throne and rule the Northern gate! The fates of whole nations of the land of Midian depend on your choices.

Why similar: Card Game 27.1%, Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Roguelike 15%, Fantasy 11.7%, Story Rich 7.2%

You will play as a Trainee Death, harvesting Souls to pay off your debt. Random choice events offer you various options: Lie in bed and slack off since the debt is endless anyway, Or follow your senior to earn some extra Souls, collecting outfits to switch up your style.

Why similar: Card Game 32.7%, Medieval 15.9%, Simulation 15.2%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%