Games Like Dark Shadows - Army of Evil

It is a fun, hack and slash RPG game, аn action adventure with advanced combat tactics. You will face countless fearsome mobs and grotesque beasts, hidden deadly traps, powerful demon knights and dragons.

Why similar: RPG 43.3%, Action 21.8%, Indie 18.5%, Adventure 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title provides a similar gritty, medieval-themed action experience with a focus on dark fantasy combat.

Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging battles and cunning stealth.

Why similar: Medieval 35.3%, RPG 23.6%, Fantasy 20.4%, Indie 11.4%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, medieval-themed adventure that shares the historical and gritty tone found in the seed game.

Galidon is a vampire kingdom. You’re a lawful heir. The power struggle and an intriguing plot are in place. 21 levels contain quests and crafting. The gameplay is rapid, bloodthirsty and intransigent and doesn't forgive a single mistake. Devoid of Shadows is a heat in the chill dungeons of the Labyrinth!

Why similar: RPG 25.4%, Action RPG 16.9%, Action 14.2%, Gore 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-RPG that captures the same dark fantasy aesthetic and hack-and-slash gameplay loop.

Combine your vampiric skills with the sharp edge of your blade in this medieval vampire hack‘n‘slay. Battle through hordes of monsters to restore your honor after you, a legendary and feared vampire hunter, have been turned into a vampire yourself!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39%, RPG 31%, Action 18.8%, Fantasy 10.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same blend of hack-and-slash combat and dark, medieval-inspired fantasy themes.

In the times of darkness, only the mightiest of heroes can save the world. Stand out against the evil all by yourself in epic single player mode. Swarms of bloodthirsty monsters, loads of epic gear to collect, dozens of skills to obtain. Grab your sword and fling yourself into action now!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.3%, RPG 28.9%, Action RPG 15.6%, Action 14.4%, Indie 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward hack-and-slash action-RPG that focuses on dungeon exploration and monster slaying.

Forsaken and betrayed by your own Order, fight back against the forces of a long-forgotten realm as you try to save existence from the evil of a usurper king in pursuit of what lies beyond immortality.

Why similar: Gore 22.3%, Action 14.6%, Violent 13.3%, First-Person 12%, Indie 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy first-person adventure that prioritizes atmosphere and combat in a hostile environment.

A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

Why similar: FPS 30.4%, First-Person 18.8%, Fantasy 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more fast-paced, it captures the essence of retro-inspired first-person fantasy combat perfectly.

Kidnapped and thrown into the dark depths of the Undercrypt to die, you are rescued by an unknown ally. Eager to find the motive behind your abduction you set out on an unexpected journey. Master sorcery and swordsmanship to overcome the evil forces out to put an end to your existence.

Why similar: Gore 27.6%, RPG 23.6%, Violent 16.4%, Action 12.8%, Indie 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that aligns well with the dark, action-oriented fantasy themes of the seed game.

Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.

Why similar: FPS 29.4%, RPG 18.8%, First-Person 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Action 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the dark fantasy FPS genre that emphasizes atmospheric exploration and melee-heavy combat.

Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.

Why similar: RPG 21.4%, First-Person 17.1%, Medieval 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Action RPG 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie first-person RPG that excels at building a dark, strange fantasy world similar to the seed game's tone.

Lord Draak's henchmen are spreading chaos in Uma. Are you going to let them get away with it?

Why similar: RPG 36.4%, Hack and Slash 28.7%, Action 15%, Action RPG 11.7%, Fantasy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic hack-and-slash RPG that shares the dungeon-crawling focus and medieval fantasy setting.

Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.

Why similar: First-Person 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, RPG 18.2%, Action RPG 17.5%, Horror 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that captures the mysterious and dark atmosphere of classic indie fantasy games.

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 26.1%, First-Person 18.8%, RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a visceral first-person melee combat experience set within a dark, punishing fantasy world.

Adveture game based on medieval times, where you take the role of a hero that needs to fight and destroy the plague that invaded world.

Why similar: RPG 29.4%, Gore 23.3%, Violent 20.4%, Action 16.4%, Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same indie-developed action-RPG structure with a focus on dark, violent themes.

Find yourself on a mission exploring the depth of an ominous forgotten mine. You arrive barehanded but quickly find the tools needed to go deeper. Destroy the infected living parts of the mine and face the final threat and complete your mission.

Why similar: Action 32.2%, Adventure 21.1%, Horror 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Gore 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person action game that shares the straightforward monster-slaying focus of the seed game.

The game takes place in a dark pixelated fantasy world. Destroy hordes of monsters that have overrun this once-prosperous land. Throughout 10 levels, you'll encounter various enemies, each requiring a unique approach.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28%, Action RPG 19.3%, RPG 17.6%, Action 9.8%, Indie 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-adventure game that fits the same niche of dark, monster-filled exploration.

A first-person horror game Incoming Evil, you will explore an unsolved event about 3 missing people. Nobody knows what happened to them, the police could not solve the case. You are an experienced detective; the case handed over to you.

Why similar: FPS 29.2%, First-Person 24.7%, Horror 14.8%, Indie 12.1%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An indie first-person horror-adventure that captures a similar low-budget, dark atmosphere.

Why save the world when you can conquer it? In EvilQuest, take on the role of Galvis — a dark knight obsessed with ultimate power. Set out on a quest of revenge,destruction and conquest in this exciting retro Action RPG title.

Why similar: RPG 34.1%, Action RPG 26%, Indie 13.6%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-RPG that embraces the dark, villainous fantasy tropes found in the seed game.

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Why similar: RPG 32.6%, First-Person 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Fantasy 13.9%, Action RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep first-person dungeon crawler that offers the immersive medieval exploration the seed game attempts to emulate.

First person shooter horror adventure game. As detective C, you arrived at an old friend's home and try to find out what's going on.

Why similar: FPS 24.2%, RPG 22.1%, Horror 11.3%, First-Person 10.7%, Gore 10%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person RPG that shares the indie, dungeon-crawling aesthetic and combat focus.

Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world.

Why similar: FPS 29.3%, Action 22.5%, First-Person 19.5%, Indie 13.9%, Fantasy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on first-person melee combat mechanics in a unique, dark fantasy-adjacent setting.

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: RPG 24.3%, Action RPG 21.4%, Action 14.4%, Gore 9.5%, Adventure 8.5%

You are strong and huge, you have a heavy sword in your hands, and somewhere deep an ancient evil is hidden. The King himself sent you on a difficult campaign: to find the immortal enemy of all people. Find ancient artifacts and work your way through the labyrinths with steel and magic.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.1%, FPS 18.9%, Medieval 17.6%, Fantasy 10.2%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled hack-and-slash game that focuses on the core combat loop of the seed game.

It's a Retro PS2 style Horror ARPG about a frustrated executioner in late 17th century. He ran away from the gallows. It aroused a riot of monsters, he had to clean up this cruel mess, and find out the truth of this crazy world.

Why similar: Action RPG 19.4%, RPG 17.8%, Horror 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Action 11.2%

A dark fantasy action adventure where you unbury a tale of intimacy and violence in order to cleanse a demonic infestation from a once-beautiful land.

Why similar: Gore 19.6%, RPG 17.9%, Action RPG 13.1%, Violent 12.3%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-adventure title that shares the dark, narrative-driven fantasy feel.

Welcome to an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, glory is valued above gold and freedom is hard earned. In the age of Great Drotus Empire, a lone mercenary accepts a contract to liberate 13 nations of The Empire in order to regain his lost "Glory".

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.9%, RPG 17.6%, Action RPG 10.5%, Action 10.4%, Medieval 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A budget-friendly action-RPG that emphasizes hack-and-slash combat in a fantasy-inspired world.

In this psychological survival horror your daughter was kidnapped and whole building is overrun by dark monsters and crazy cultist for whom you are a prey. Survive and save your family in a face of danger from the mysterious black mist that covered entire city and changes human into vile creatures.

Why similar: Horror 35.2%, Action 34.4%, Adventure 22.7%, Singleplayer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a dark, atmospheric survival-adventure experience that complements the seed game's tone.

Help reunite your missing friends and save your family from wild animals, mutants, inanimate objects, aliens and the undead!

Why similar: RPG 27.1%, Action RPG 21.2%, Action 19.9%, Indie 11.5%, Adventure 10.4%

Apogee's bash'em and smash'em adventure plunges Johnny Dash into the evil Underworld of Count Chuck, when his dog Tex is kidnapped by Count Chuck along with hundreds of other dogs & cats! Guide Johnny through the Count's gruesome schemes, rescue all the pets, and end this nightmare once and for all!

Why similar: Dogs 45.2% ★, Action 18.8%, Adventure 12.5%, Horror 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

Lonely Knight is a story that immerses you in an epic adventure in the medieval era. Avenge your wife as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast-paced combat, castle sieges, and more.

Why similar: Medieval 25.3%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, Action 19.1%, Adventure 12.6%

Your brother is corrupted. The Blight is spreading. Only you can stop it. Colossus is an atmospheric pixel action-adventure where you master precise combat, explore a vast dark fantasy world, and make choices that permanently scar the kingdom of Eireos.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action RPG 19.3%, RPG 13%, Fantasy 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%

Dark Dominion is a grim Souls-like tale of a man who lost everything. His wife dies giving birth, his daughter seven years later of pneumonia. Broken, he goes to war and falls. Death drags him into a twisted afterworld where he must find the souls of his wife and child — or fade with the shadows.

Why similar: RPG 37.6%, Gore 29.5%, Violent 21.2%, Action 5.6%, Adventure 3.6%

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: FPS 22.8%, Action 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Gore 12.9%, First-Person 11.9%

Use necromancy to smash villages, scare townsfolk, and generally cause a ruckus.

Why similar: Action RPG 40.4%, Violent 18.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Horror 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Time splatter is a small episodic rail shooter game where our protagonist, after touching an ancient monolith, is transported to the times where the black plague transformed people into zombie like creatures and knights protected the land.

Why similar: Violent 42.2%, Action 31.8%, Indie 26%

Hunt down nightmarish demons and save the town of Miami, AZ in this 80s-themed, isometric action-RPG. With an expansive, interconnected map and open-ended quests, explore freely while unraveling the main story. Kingdom of Night is a unique blend of coming-of-age drama, cosmic horror, and true love.

Why similar: Action RPG 49.4%, RPG 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Horror 11.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%

You have lost your memory and are looking for a way out of the castle. The power of the nightmare magic has put the castle into an infinite loop. Carefully observing all possible abnormalities is the only way to crack the secrets of the vampire castle

Why similar: Gore 23.6%, Medieval 18.3%, RPG 16%, First-Person 13.8%, Fantasy 12%

The fast-paced twin-stick shooter game in the grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance setting. It had been more than a hundred years since the terrible plague devoured the whole continent and turned almost everyone there in the maddened mutants.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action RPG 16.1%, Medieval 15%, Gore 12.7%, RPG 11%

The game is a first person Gothic action adventure game set in the medieval kingdom of Uhorsko. You play Dominik, a young alchemist summoned to protect the kingdom from a ravenous beast. Dominik's goals soon change as he discovers he has been bitten, and cursed to become the very thing he has set out to stop.

Why similar: Indie 39.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Action 13.5%, Horror 12%, First-Person 11.3%

The Big Day has arrived. Blast your way through the apocalypse in this bloody pixel-art ARPG, riding through the ruins of the last days on Earth following a devastating zombie outbreak. Uncover the truth behind the crisis, find your missing daughter, and blow holes in every zombie who crosses your path!

Why similar: RPG 25.7%, Gore 22.3%, Action 14.3%, Violent 13.2%, Indie 12%

Rogue Reaper is an action-adventure game, taking place at the end of the Dark Ages during the rise of the plague. Trying to relieve her father from his work of managing the massive influx of souls, the daughter of the Grim Reaper sets out on an adventure to find and destroy the cause of the plague.

Why similar: Action 23.8%, Fantasy 22.6%, Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Indie 18.7%, Adventure 14.6%

Everything fell apart. People started getting sick… not in a normal way. Now the city is desolate, and the only thing that matters is finding out if your best friend is still alive. You'll have to explore, run, hide, and face the contamination.

Why similar: Action 37.7%, Adventure 23.8%, Horror 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Indie 9.4%

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 30.3%, Action RPG 23.2%, RPG 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Gore 7.7%

You are the prime suspect in the massacre of your squad during a clandestine rescue mission. An indie cinematic experience with an immersive psychological horror narrative and a retro visual style inspired by PS1-PS2 classics.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 36%, Action 22.8%, Adventure 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Casual 8.9%

Action-platformer filled to the brim with blood, mayhem, and demons straight from hell! Play solo or with your friends in split-screen, upgrade your beast, and mow down hordes of enemies and their towering lieutenants.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.1%, Action RPG 27%, RPG 17.7%, Horror 12.2%, Action 9%

You wake up on a dirt road, holding on to your last memory of your family screaming for help in front of you. Now, with all odds against you, you must complete challenging and dangerous quests to gain help from the villagers of Bartrone. How far are you willing to go to find your wife and son?

Why similar: RPG 44.8%, Gore 18.9%, Violent 11.2%, Action 10.1%, Indie 7.9%

Silver Bullet is a gothic arcade shooter: blast your way through spooky stages and macabre mini games as Van Helsing, to rescue your pet puppies who were dognapped by Reggie the Vampire!

Why similar: Action 50%, Indie 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Horror 10.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Lost in Malul is a community made game following a streamer protagonist. After preparing to start his stream one day, the unexpected happens and his house is taken over by vile beasts. Fight with a flurry of punches and kicks to take back the house from the creatures that wish to make it their own.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.2%, RPG 24.3%, Action 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Adventure 8.5%

"DEADDAYLIGHT" is a side-scrolling platform action-adventure game.Developed independently by a single person. It tells the dark story of a protagonist who wakes up from a nightmare about the plague during a plague after the gods abandoned the earth, and then return to the Cathedral of Holy Light.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.4%, Action RPG 28%, Medieval 17.4%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 7.8%

Venture through the Labyrinth Of The Demon King, solving puzzles and fighting fearsome monsters in an epic quest to track down the demon who betrayed your lord and end its life.

Why similar: FPS 16%, Medieval 14.7%, First-Person 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, RPG 10.8%

A century of war between two great kingdoms has bled the lands dry of men. Conscripted to fight, they have all but perished on the battlefield.Now, with no one left to defend their homes, the women must take up arms and carry on the fight...

Why similar: RPG 22.7%, Action RPG 19.8%, Gore 11.5%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 8.7%

You return to your old apartment one last time, in search of a sickened raven. You must speak to him, and discover the cause behind the calamity that has spread across the world.

Why similar: Horror 24.2%, RPG 21.7%, Indie 14.1%, Gore 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%

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: Medieval 18.7%, RPG 16.8%, First-Person 16.2%, Fantasy 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%

Guild of Darksteel is a story-driven adventure game set in a rich, dark fantasy world. As the immortal Sellsword, you must unearth an evil plot brewing beneath the city of Ravenrock. Only you can discover the true horror lurking under the city’s surface.

Why similar: RPG 21.4%, Action RPG 19.4%, Medieval 17%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Action 10.6%