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Games Like Darkest Days: Ventania

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action RPG, Souls-like, Third Person, RPG.

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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.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: EmptyDev
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Harpia Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A Retro Dark Fantasy RPG crafted with a passion for old-school video games. Embark on an adventure to explore diverse locations, battle monsters and fallen soldiers, and uncover the lost mysteries of the island along with its beautiful landscapes.

    Why similar: Souls-like 23.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Action RPG 13%, PvE 9.5%, Retro 8.3%

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    96% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Action RPG 12.5%, Open World 9.9%, Third Person 7.1%

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    95% matchNo user reviews
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    94% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, RPG 11.7%, Open World 10.5%

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    94% matchNo user reviews
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    Why similar: Souls-like 23.3%, Action RPG 12%, PvE 10.5%, Inventory Management 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 10%

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    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BECUZUS
    Windows

    “VANRAN” is a dark fantasy action RPG where a fallen slave wields a sealed blade to spark rebellion. Stylish soulslike combat, auto-growth, random dungeons, and titanic battles shape a journey with multiple endings of vengeance or salvation.

    Why similar: Souls-like 36%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Action RPG 13.8%, PvE 10.2%, Third Person 7.7%

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    92% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Squinky Studios
    Windows

    Play as the Crimson Knight, cursed to die repeatedly by The Absolute. Death is your path to power in this souls-like boss fight. Uncover truth, seek vengeance or redemption, and slay the goddess who betrayed you. Break the cycle or be crushed by your sins.

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    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Medieval Pig Studio
    Windows

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    90% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: RunicForge
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    89% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    86% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

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    84% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive94% of 432,074 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 44.9 hrsMean: 108.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    73% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Trauma Bonded Studio
    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    74% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: BluePrinting
    Windows

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    72% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Action RPG 16.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Open World 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%

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    73% matchMixed67% of 3,769 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Souls-like 36.9%, Action RPG 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Open World 9.7%, RPG 6.5%

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 72 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    72% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
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    69% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: herbeni
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    65% matchVery Positive87% of 5,146 reviews2025
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    66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Narwhale
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    67% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2024
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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    66% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
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    70% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2022
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    64% matchMixed55% of 101,516 reviews2025
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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

    You awaken on the Altar inside the Life Cathedral. Life Blood is a first-person, Kingsfield-like action adventure game with a focus on exploration. Travel the interconnected world with fast-paced, reaction-based combat and discover the secrets within the heart of the mountain.

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