Games Like Darkness Reborn

Seers of Ages Past 1: The Harbinger of Mah is an indie third-person open-world Action RPG where you play the origin story of the dwarven warpriest archvillain Tarbeard, the first Seer, who battles alongside his minions in the fast-paced arcade-like slaughter of the beasts and monsters of Yvermist.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 45.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Cinematic 10%, Open World 8.7%, Exploration 5.7%

Urban Mage is a score attack, fast-paced, top-down, competitive game. Become a powerful dark mage and kill everyone on sight with a single click. Find hidden interactions as you destroy cars, lamps and dumpsters. Collect the highest score possible as the precious timer ticks away!

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 34.1% ★, God Game 23.6% ★, Destruction 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Hidden Object 8.4%

How evil can you get? Discover how corruptible you are in Overlord, the twisted fantasy action adventure where you can be evil (or really evil). In the game's seriously warped fantasy world, players will become the Overlord and get first-hand experience of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 58.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, RPG 9.9%, Third Person 7.2%, Action-Adventure 4%

Overlord II, sequel to the critically acclaimed cult hit, sees the return of the chaotic Minions and their new Dark Master. Bigger, badder and more beautifully destructive, Overlord 2 has a Glorious Empire to smash, a massive Netherworld to revive, Minion mounts to mobilize, a trio of mistresses to woo, War Machines to crush opposition...

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 63.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, RPG 9.5%, Third Person 5.4%, Open World 4.2%

Tired of playing the hero? Take up the mantle of a dreaded Dark Lord instead! Lords of Nether is a Dungeon Management game, a hybrid of RTS and God Game genres in which you build deadly dungeons and control armies of fiendish creatures to conquer the world of Man.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 51.3% ★, God Game 30.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Realistic 5.6%, Singleplayer 1%

A horror adventure where you confront supernatural phenomena and unravel mysteries in a school transformed into another world, all to save your childhood friend. Exploration, combat, and psychological terror await you.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Hidden Object 16.1%, Visual Novel 13%, Cinematic 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12.5%

Play as Gollum on his quest to retrieve his Precious. You will need to climb the mountains of Mordor, sneak around Mirkwood and make difficult choices. Who will gain the upper hand: the cunning Gollum or the innocent Smeagol?

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 41.3% ★, Cinematic 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%, Open World 6.6%

Trapped in a cursed land haunted by a weeping spirit, four Survivors must perform rituals or escape before La Llorona finds them. One player becomes the ghost, hunting the rest using supernatural powers in this asymmetrical multiplayer horror rooted in Latin American legend.

Why similar: God Game 39.5% ★, Cinematic 15.1%, Demons 11.8%, RPG 11.8%, Realistic 7.6%

Exo Mayhem is an open-world sandbox supervillain game, with flight, gadget combat, and time loops set in a tropical mega-mall where you try to escape the time loop and return home to your future.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 51.7% ★, God Game 16.1% ★, Open World 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Realistic 7.3%

You're a bad Honey Badger. Smash out of your enclosure and wreak havoc across an Open-Zoo sandbox. Break, escape, sneak, smash, steal, ride, trick & taunt. BE BAD!

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 48.2% ★, Destruction 26.7%, Open World 10.8%, Third Person 4.5%, RPG 4.3%

Be evil. Build your dungeon and grow your empire in this roguelite dungeon builder. Hire monsters, set traps, battle heroes, and conquer the overworld with an ever expanding legion of evil.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 52.3% ★, God Game 29.6% ★, Demons 7.7%, RPG 6.3%, Colorful 3.8%

Kill. Eat. Evolve. METAL! \m/

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 49.9% ★, Destruction 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Open World 7.7%, RPG 5.5%

Build your dungeon & protect it with a labyrinth of dark corridors, a web of deadly traps, an arsenal of powerful spells, and an army of bloodthirsty demons

Why similar: God Game 51.8% ★, Villain Protagonist 35.5% ★, RPG 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

You are a different kind of chicken that wants to leave the fence that binds you.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 43.1% ★, Hidden Object 15.2%, Immersive Sim 11.6%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Exploration 7.3%

Alpa is a narrative adventure game blending atmospheric exploration, emotional storytelling, and puzzle-solving across the journey of three intertwined souls.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Immersive Sim 13%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12.2%

A short "classic" JRPG. Play the role of the Dark Lord's sister, slay the Hero King, and take the first step in conquering humankind.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 55.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Medieval 11.5%, Visual Novel 9.8%, RPG 6.4%

Slow down time, spawn tornadoes, change gravity, create your own maps, play maps created by others! All kinds of missiles, grenades and charges, different sized tornadoes, black holes, earth shatters. Different material types to build from with their own properties. All that and more in this Sim

Why similar: God Game 43.7% ★, Destruction 41.4%, Realistic 12.1%, 3D 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Ergenekon is a story-based, cinematic-heavy, linear, third person single player game about the Turkish epic Ergenekon. You will witness the resurrection of the Turks with Ergenekon.

Why similar: Cinematic 19.5%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Realistic 10.9%, Medieval 9%

Do you want to escape reality? Stick your head through one of the various paintings in the "House of Portals" & experience the whole atmosphere behind it. Walk, run, interact or just look around. We are creating the most realistic high-quality VR experiences for you to enjoy!

Why similar: Cinematic 21.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Demons 13.9%, Realistic 12.3%, Immersive Sim 11.1%

An ordinary young man is reborn into the world of his favorite comic—only to find himself as a bit-part villain doomed to die. To escape his fate, he must rise as a true villain, gathering allies, defying heroes, and carving a new destiny in this dark fantasy isekai JRPG.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 72.8% ★, RPG 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Game Of Thrall'an is action RPG developed by CGArt, Jsc, inspired by the iconic character Thrall from the World of Warcraft universe. Players will take on the role of an Orc character named Thrall'an on a journey to the icy land of Alterrac filled with enemies to destroy the Ice Lord - Lookholar.

Why similar: Cinematic 16.4%, Hidden Object 14.9%, Demons 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.4%

Necrofugitive is a 2D stealth-action game about an evil shapeshifter on the run from justice. Survive a world forged through Medieval history with merciless pursuers, daring escapes, and an ancient mystery driving your every move.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 54.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Demons 13.4%, Medieval 10.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Conquest and seduction, sexual dominance and fiefdom management; Forging an empire is a brutal business where you must balance the needs of your budding Khaganate with your own desires. In this revenge story meets an empire simulator, the risks are high but the bounties are heavenly...

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 60.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Medieval 8%, Third Person 5.1%

Survive in a wild, mysterious world: build shelters, explore forests and caves, face hostile creatures, and uncover hidden secrets. Every night could be your last. Are you ready to survive?

Why similar: God Game 31.6% ★, Destruction 21.6%, Hidden Object 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Realistic 8.4%

Raid villages as Evil Lord by utilizing dark magic and your army of demons and undeads. Conquer the world, one island after the other, until everyone kneels before you.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 49.9% ★, Destruction 22.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Third Person 5.1%

Zyne was a mob boss. Now he’s hellbound. In neon-lit Baratrum City, 2005, he faces the demons of his past, and the Otherworlders who stand by him through thick and sin.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 59.5% ★, Demons 19.6%, Visual Novel 13%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

A disgruntled employee is fired from his job, sparking a path of rage and destruction. Lead Alyx through his journey of vengeance and creatively kill enemies in this pixel-art adventure where you, are the villain.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 59.7% ★, Destruction 30.5%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Prepare to be tempted, mesmerized and thrilled, become the Overlord, how corrupt you become depends on how you handle any given situation. Your actions impact the game world. With incredible power at your disposal and a team of evil minded minions to do your evil bidding, how will you resist the temptation to be incredibly despotic?

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 55.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Open World 8.1%, RPG 6.8%

"YOKO - Between Life and Death", your courage will be tested as you face the supernatural and uncover dark secrets on a journey full of emotions.

Why similar: God Game 42.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Hidden Object 15.1%, Demons 12.4%, Exploration 7.1%

They are coming! Ravenous, insatiable, and absolutely unstoppable zombies, a Wunderwaffe that went horribly wrong. It’s up to you to usher in the age of the zombie, by munching on every brain in sight! Build up a horde, dodge enemy weapons, and gnaw a mark on human history!

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 49.5% ★, Cinematic 17.8%, Destruction 17.1%, Exploration 6.2%, Action-Adventure 6.1%

The cult-classic returns! Terrorize the people of 1950's Earth in the role of the evil alien Crypto-137. Harvest their DNA and bring down the US government in the faithful remake of the legendary alien invasion action adventure. Annihilate puny humans using an assortment of alien weaponry and psychic abilities.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 63.8% ★, Destruction 19.8%, Open World 9.8%, Third Person 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Jesus Simulator is a narrative driven game that retells the earthly life of Jesus Christ through the events of the Gospel. Become a witness to sermons, miracles, and encounters that explore love, mercy, faith, forgiveness, and sacrifice.

Why similar: God Game 39.3% ★, Interactive Fiction 19.1%, RPG 13.9%, Hidden Object 11.6%, Realistic 7.5%

Unantural : Land Of Dead Its story of Unnatural things happening in a Land where there are Dead/Undead everywhere you go & where ever you look.

Why similar: Destruction 26.4%, Demons 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Medieval 9.6%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

A bite sized dungeon manager game that requires new strategies every time you play! Mine, build, and fight your way to success.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 52.5% ★, God Game 36.4% ★, Medieval 9.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Be your own landlord in the town of New Blossom. Buy and fix homes & apartments, fix issues that arise, run businesses and play mini-games. It's all up to you which order you do it in. Just remember to own the town and run it in the way you see fit in the end.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 100% ★

Uncover the truth of your families darkest secrets by interacting with notes and exploring the [REDACTED], and survive the madness of the horrific entities that await by completing objectives and solving puzzles to escape.

Why similar: Hidden Object 26.1%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Demons 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Exploration 12.8%

Be a chaotic seagull in a reactive sandbox world. Mess with everything, solve things your way, and create absurd moments worth sharing.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 48.1% ★, Hidden Object 14.2%, Immersive Sim 10.8%, Open World 7.2%, Exploration 7%

Crypt Droid is an atmospheric, first-person survival shooter with base building elements. Play as an advanced mining robot and descend into alien Crypts to mine rare Crystals while fighting off hordes of angry demons. Build your base, mine Crystals, and shoot anything that moves.

Why similar: Cinematic 26.1%, Demons 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Action-Adventure 14%, Realistic 13.1%

Beat the King's trials to marry his daughter. Use diplomacy, cunning or magic on your way to becoming a royal. Endure bizarre tests, face many horrors, and always mind your manners.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 56.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 14%, Visual Novel 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%, RPG 8.5%

Become the next god in this massive RPG.

Why similar: God Game 42.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Visual Novel 11.4%, RPG 10.2%, Immersive Sim 9.8%

Endvasion is a real-time strategy game where you command an army of demons and creatures to conquer a procedurally generated world. Expand your territory, manage resources, and train your creatures to unlock unique abilities in your quest for domination.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 53% ★, God Game 32.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 6.5%, Third Person 5.5%, 3D 2.6%

Step into a galaxy not far far away, where an alien race plotting the end of mankind discovered a spectacular creature that has the potential to create the necessary chaos. There is only one problem; it is not very intelligent and requires some training!

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 53.4% ★, Destruction 19.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Exploration 6.4%, Third Person 5.3%

Cursed Legacy is a 2D-pixel action rogue-lite game where you become a fallen hero and get revenge on humanity who betrayed you, and slay as many enemies as possible in one slash by Slash Dashing. The more enemies defeated in one slash, the more the reward.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 67.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 22.1%, Medieval 9.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Eyes of Iyre is a Visual Novel with heavy RPG elements. Follow Barbak the Orc as he discovers more about the world and his past, all the while trying to keep his temper under control. Make friends, cast magic, and learn the truths hidden in the city of Iyre!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.1%, Visual Novel 15.7%, RPG 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%

Live the Dream! Be the Monster! Smash your way through a completely destructible virtual reality city. A simple and silly sandbox game for your inner Kaiju. RRRRRAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRR

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 64.9% ★, Destruction 33.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Behold is a 2D twin-stick shooter in a dark fantasy setting! Barbarians, insane wizards, total despair and bloody pieces.You are playing as a monster who is stuck between two armies.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 76.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 23.1%

BlueSuburbia is a haunted world where you explore poems through immersive environments. Seek out dark secrets, confront your demons, and delve deeper into a dream that dances between beautiful and terrible. Explore forgotten dreamscapes and open worlds on your quest to find hope.

Why similar: Cinematic 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Demons 11.8%, Realistic 10.7%

County Hospital is a singleplayer offline psychological horror inmersive game with jumpscares and high quality assets. Paranormal activity is happening, gather as much evidence as you can and try to escape from the building without getting caught. Are you brave enough?

Why similar: Demons 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Hidden Object 14.2%, Immersive Sim 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%

Become Valorous! Use your powers of flight, super speed, heat vision, super strength, and x-ray vision to take down enemy bases and save the city from the militia. With exciting events, multiplayer, and stunning graphics, become a legend among heroes and unleash your full potential.

Why similar: God Game 35.7% ★, Destruction 14.4%, Cinematic 14%, Open World 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Lost Angel is the first feature-length interactive FMV(full motion video) made in Korea. We invite you to the dangerous journey of influencer Alex, who is on a trip to Korea!! Your choice will soon become a new story for this film.

Why similar: God Game 35.6% ★, Hidden Object 14.5%, Cinematic 13%, Immersive Sim 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

Nyctophobia is a thrilling physiological horror game that challenges players to confront a terrifying SCP that preys on their deepest fears. The game takes place in a neighborhood where players must navigate through the darkness and uncover the mystery behind the strange occurrences.

Why similar: Demons 18%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Hidden Object 16%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Immersive Sim 11.6%

Step into the past and rebuild history in Epoch Makers, a co-op restoration sim for 1–4 players. Clean, repair, and reconstruct iconic landmarks while tackling tricky obstacle courses that test your coordination, timing, and teamwork.

Why similar: God Game 38.6% ★, Hidden Object 13.6%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Immersive Sim 9.2%, Realistic 9.2%

Seeking to make some easy money, a high school senior decides to babysit a strange little boy... with an even stranger imaginary friend.

Why similar: Cinematic 24.6%, Immersive Sim 14.7%, Realistic 13.8%, Action-Adventure 13%, RPG 11.5%

In a time of peace and prosperity, life thrived on the island of Miralis and the port city of the same name. The island, known for its flourishing gold veins and fertile soil, gained fame through trade and the eager gold seekers who flocked to the mines to find their fortune.

Why similar: Demons 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Realistic 12%, Open World 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%

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: Villain Protagonist 82.2% ★, RPG 17.8%

Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 50.3% ★, Demons 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Visual Novel 10.5%

An action-RPG where two hunters follow intertwined paths through a world ravaged by corruption.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Realistic 15%, RPG 14.7%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Medieval 11.3%

You are an apple. Truly. Red, shiny, alive. No movement. You just stay still. You're being observed. Sometimes, the light changes you. But you're always the same: an apple. So, can just standing still... be a game? There’s no movement in this game. No jumping. No enemies. You simply exist.

Why similar: God Game 45.9% ★, Hidden Object 14%, Immersive Sim 9.9%, Realistic 9%, Exploration 6.3%

One war and three heroes on opposing sides. Love, conviction and sacrifice will define them. Utopia is a story-rich visual novel about creating a perfect society, and the cost of reaching it.

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 63.1% ★, Visual Novel 14.4%, Medieval 10.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%