- #1 Vampirem
97% matchVery Positive88% of 77 reviews2021
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Another story of Bloodlust, this time told through the eyes of Ravenblood; part Ghost... part Vampire... and 100% bada$$. His journey in search of lost strength and revenge will take you through the dark tombs and dungeons of the Vampirem.
Why similar: Vampires 33.7% ★, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, RPG 12.9%, Action RPG 9.1%
- #2 BloodLust Shadowhunter
96% matchVery Positive81% of 354 reviews2015
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Bloodlust is a dungeon crawling / action RPG experience that will allow players to explore the dark underworld of a forgotten society of Vampires and their disciplines, all while trying to battle for hierarchy among the clans in search of their sire.
Why similar: Vampires 72.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, RPG 8%, Action RPG 3.7%, Indie 2.3%
- #3 Deathless: Survivors
96% matchMixed59% of 201 reviews2024
Dev: OneTwoPlay
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure. Team up with friends, slash through endless waves of foes, conquer formidable bosses, fulfill quests, craft potent weapons, and unlock unique characters!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.1%, Action RPG 24.6%, RPG 9.8%, Co-op 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
- #4 Immortal Heritage
95% matchVery Positive83% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: LC.Game
Windows
A 3D RPG !
Why similar: Action RPG 34.1%, Third Person 14.8%, RPG 14.7%, Story Rich 13.5%, 3D 8.3%
- #5 Dungeons of Sundaria
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,450 reviews2023
Dev: Industry Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Adventure through epic dungeons facing fearsome creatures either solo or with a group of friends. Master your class, loot everything, and destroy the foul creatures of the deep! Will you become a hero of legend?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.9%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Action RPG 13.9%, PvE 13.4%, Third Person 9.1%
- #6 FADE
94% matchMixed64% of 70 reviews2020
Dev: Knight by Night
Windows
FADE is a classic Third person Action RPG. Travel to the land of Baltane and stop a twisted cult from finishing a ancient and twisted ritual. Face powerful bosses, collect loot, and fight horrific beings. Solo developed.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Action RPG 16.9%, Third Person 10.5%, Choices Matter 8.6%
- #7 Dream Slayers
93% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Matthew WestonPub: Cl4ysta
Windows
Enter the realm of the Dream Slayers, a Fantasy-Themed Extraction RPG where you battle nightmares, survive raids, and escape with powerful loot... or lose it all.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.6%, Action RPG 19.3%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Third Person 12.5%, RPG 10.2%
- #8 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 669 reviews2026
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Play as the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant Raziel. Wield legendary blades, use supernatural abilities, and battle through a world of conflict, intrigue, and prophecy as their paths collide across the dark world of Nosgoth.
Why similar: Vampires 70.8% ★, Story Rich 10.8%, 3D 6.4%, Stylized 5.8%, Action 5.3%
- #9 Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)
92% matchVery Positive85% of 1,258 reviews2012
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Take control of two powerful and highly evolved vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. Each equipped with a legendary sword, Kain & Raziel must battle through a world loaded with conflict and intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark forces that seek to condemn...
Why similar: Vampires 66.8% ★, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%, Story Rich 6.3%, Third Person 5.8%
- #10 Fatekeeper
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,383 reviews2026
Dev: ParaglacialPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.4%, Action RPG 27.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, RPG 12.8%, 3D 8.1%
- #11 Goldilock One: The Mists of Jakaira
90% matchVery Positive80% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: Shed of Ideas
Windows
Action RPG with survival elements. Manage resources and bond with NPCs to unlock crafting and gain allies who may become playable. Use them to solve puzzles and battle together. Survive the frozen wilds and uncover the truth behind your exile.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.3%, Action RPG 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Third Person 12.5%, RPG 6.5%
- #12 Blood Knights
91% matchMixed64% of 1,061 reviews2013
Dev: Deck 13Pub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Vampires 66% ★, Hack and Slash 18.9%, RPG 9.2%, Action 2.8%, Co-op 2.8%
- #13 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
87% matchVery Positive84% of 277 reviews2026
Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
Windows
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 31.8%, Hack and Slash 30.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Story Rich 11.4%, RPG 10.6%
- #14 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
89% matchMixed56% of 67,885 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 23%, Action RPG 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, RPG 8.8%
- #15 DAIMON BLADES
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 739 reviews2025
Dev: StreumOn Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
From the creators of E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy, a cult cyberpunk RPG. Daimon Blades is a brutal first person slasher that combines the depth of action RPGs and replayability of roguelites. Launch expeditions solo or up to 4 players, and survive the many horrors of the Daimon Realm.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.3%, Hack and Slash 25%, PvE 13.1%, Co-op 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%
- #16 MIGHT'N MOW'EM: CO-OP SURVIVORS ONLINE
88% matchMixed61% of 177 reviews2022
Dev: ELEET GAMES
Windows · Linux
Multiplayer Survivors: Meet MIGHT’N MOW’EM. Mow thousands of enemies with an ever-growing arsenal of weapons and magic, solo or with friends. Classes, upgrades, ultimates, quests, and group buffs add a rewarding meta game to a dopamine-filled core loop.
Why similar: Vampires 36.9% ★, Hack and Slash 18%, Action RPG 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Co-op 7.5%
- #17 CODEX MORTIS
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: GROLAFPub: CRUNCHFEST
Windows · Linux
Death is your weapon. Mix five schools of dark magic, unleash devastating spell synergies, and raise undead armies in this necromantic bullet hell. Infinite builds, solo or co-op – embrace the forbidden and dominate. 100% AI-driven development.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.9%, RPG 17.2%, Co-op 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Action 4.9%
- #18 GUILT: The Deathless
85% matchVery Positive82% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: Outer Brain Studios
Windows
Slash your way through dark, ever-changing lands in this new blend of roguelike and shared-world adventure. Create your adventurer and undertake a perilous journey where all players’ choices alter the twisted landscape. Will you beg for forgiveness?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.2%, Hack and Slash 25.2%, Action RPG 24.9%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Third Person 9.7%
- #19 Knight Crawlers
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: Good Morning GamesPub: iterco
Windows
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 23.1%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action RPG 18.5%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Third Person 6.8%
- #20 Vampires: Bloodlord Rising
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,643 reviews2026
Dev: Mehuman GamesPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
In this dark, open-world adventure, you awaken as a Vampire Lord. Build and customize your castle. Hunt for blood, fight, craft, and gather. Command your loyal servants. Shapeshift into a bat to explore the night and survive the relentless Inquisition, solo or in 4-player co-op.
Why similar: Vampires 54.2% ★, Lore-Rich 24.1%, Third Person 12.5%, RPG 8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #21 Varthos - Heir to the Throne
83% matchMostly Positive70% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: Nightshift Game Development
Windows
Varthos calls you to his side. Fight hordes of monsters and undead creatures in this captivating action RPG, who have only one goal: to kill you. Fight, die, repeat — the battle for the throne of the world has begun.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.5%, Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Action RPG 22.3%, PvE 15.2%, 3D 6.7%
- #22 Heretical
81% matchVery Positive85% of 992 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Action RPG 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Story Rich 7.7%
- #23 Necromantic
82% matchMixed58% of 125 reviews2024
Dev: Blinkmoon Games
Windows
Start out as a lowly freshman at Valorborn Academy and prove yourself to the school and other students – or don’t, and repeatedly fall to the legions of horrors that await in Necromantic. Study up to survive in this dark and dangerous fantasy Bullet Heaven ... solo or by online co-op.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 50.3%, PvE 25.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Action 3.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #24 No Rest for the Wicked
78% matchVery Positive80% of 79,168 reviews2024
Dev: Moon Studios GmbH
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.3%, Action RPG 28.9%, RPG 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, 3D 7.8%
- #25 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
79% matchVery Positive84% of 8,897 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Vampires 42.1% ★, Lore-Rich 16.2%, Action RPG 10.4%, Third Person 8.9%, Choices Matter 7.3%
- #26 Mortal Rite
81% matchMixed57% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Round Toast Studios
Windows
Use the ancient Godstone dagger to embody resurrected champions and fight with swappable abilities and items to reclaim the shattered lands. Mortal Rite is a crossover between a Souls-like and Roguelite game, single-player or up to 5-player Co-Op!
Why similar: Action RPG 27.7%, PvE 24.8%, Choices Matter 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Action 4%
- #27 Dragonkin: The Banished
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,570 reviews2026
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The draconic threat is once again upon us. Legendary heroes rise up to face the legions from the depths. Tame your wyrmlings, create unique power builds with the Ancestral Grid, expand your city and destroy the Dragons!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.6%, Action RPG 24.4%, Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, RPG 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 5.4%
- #28 VOIN
77% matchVery Positive94% of 3,407 reviews2024
Dev: Nikita SozidarPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.9%, Action RPG 26.1%, RPG 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Stylized 7.6%
- #29 Dragon Extinction
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 96 reviews2020
Dev: Xefier Games Inc.
Windows
Enter a fantasy world where humanity has brought dragons to the brink of extinction. This ARPG features hundreds of unique items, crafting and procedural dungeons.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Action RPG 16.4%, Indie 15.6%, Third Person 8.8%
- #30 Dragonpath
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 108 reviews2016
Dev: Ebonscale Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dragonpath is a top-down hack'n'slash RPG with abilities tied to equipment rather than classes. Carve a bloody path through a broken underground realm inhabited by vicious monsters and few struggling remnants of civilization. Experiment with equipment to find the combination that suits your playstyle best!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27%, Dungeon Crawler 24.8%, Action RPG 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 9%, 3D 6.3%
- #31 Sands of Aura
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 836 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.7%, Action RPG 21.8%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, PvE 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
- #32 Eydigard
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Frostisen Studio
Windows
Eydigard is a third-person co-op action RPG where players shapeshift into animals to fight, explore, and reclaim cursed farms in plague-ridden 1500s Norway. Inspired by Norwegian and Sámi folktales, it blends historical fantasy with challenging boss fights and a grounded, story-rich world.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.4%, Lore-Rich 20.7%, PvE 13.7%, Choices Matter 13.5%, RPG 10.9%
- #33 Morgenstern
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: Doublesmith GmbH
Windows
Embark on a wild Singleplayer, Coop, and PvP Roguelite Hack and Slash Adventure! Dive into medieval worlds and battle insane enemies. Master dungeons, smash everything to pieces, grab the loot, extract strategically - or die like a poor pig.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25%, Action RPG 17.8%, PvE 14.7%, Third Person 12.6%, Co-op 7.5%
- #34 Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
74% matchVery Positive89% of 3,730 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.2%, Third Person 23.3%, Vampires 18.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, 3D 7.2%
- #35 Ash & Rust
75% matchMixed65% of 84 reviews2026
Dev: Ash and Rust Studios
Windows
For seasoned ARPG lovers, a unique Indie entry is here! Construct a deep build as you fight your way through mysterious places. Enemies are strong and smart, but you'll have a massive arsenal of tools and abilities to master in order to vanquish them. Dive in!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.3%, Action RPG 23.9%, PvE 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, RPG 9.1%
- #36 Powerlust
75% matchMixed69% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Bart Mamzer
Windows
Old school action RPG. Travel through an open world, design your own character class and feed your LUST for POWER by crushing your foes. Bonus replayability thanks to procedural generation, tons of abilities and items. Optional permadeath for hardcore roguelike fans!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21.8%, Action RPG 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, RPG 8.9%
- #37 Of Ash and Steel
73% matchMixed65% of 6,621 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 30.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
Why similar: Action RPG 38%, Choices Matter 16.8%, RPG 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Third Person 5.4%
- #38 9th Dawn Remake
73% matchVery Positive86% of 524 reviews2024
Dev: Valorware
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Rediscover the magic of the 9th Dawn series with this complete re-imagining of the original game. Venture into a massive 2.5D open world. Explore 45 new dungeons in single-player or online/local co-op, craft weapons, raise pets, play a deck-building card game, and take down the Castle of Maltyr!
Why similar: Collectathon 21.6%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Card Game 14.3%, Action RPG 13.9%
- #39 Netherworld Covenant
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 697 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.3%, Dungeon Crawler 25%, Action RPG 19.7%, RPG 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 9%
- #40 Duel Corp.
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,237 reviews2026
Dev: Dreameffect Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A Souls-inspired action RPG set in a sandbox open world with an MMO feel and challenging directional combat. Play solo or with up to 3 friends in co-op. Build friendships, master an unrestricted class system, and uncover the cause that darkened all eyes.
Why similar: Action RPG 36.4%, Third Person 24.8%, Dark Fantasy 18%, RPG 16.4%, Action 4.3%
- #41 Never Mourn
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 360 reviews2024
Dev: Primal SeedPub: Light Up Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Explore the world of Never Mourn in this rogue-lite action adventure. Death is never the end, merely the beginning of your next adventure. Use ancient necromantic magics to raise an army of undead daemons and do battle to close the rifts of Never Mourn.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.6%, PvE 19.2%, Third Person 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, RPG 10.2%
- #42 Ravenswatch
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 21,998 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.4%, Co-op 25.8%, RPG 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Indie 5.9%
- #43 Rune Knights
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 293 reviews2020
Dev: Aeromir
Windows
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: Hack and Slash 25.6%, Dungeon Crawler 24.4%, Action RPG 19.3%, Third Person 12.8%, RPG 8.4%
- #44 Deathbound
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 314 reviews2024
Dev: Trialforge StudioPub: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Deathbound is a unique Soulslike. Build a party of four characters and instantly morph between them in and out of combat. Combine their abilities to pull off devastating attacks and slay those who stand before you.
Why similar: Action RPG 30.1%, Third Person 20%, RPG 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Story Rich 13.1%
- #45 Dungeons of Edera
73% matchMixed68% of 1,058 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.5%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Action RPG 14.9%, RPG 13.3%, Third Person 9.3%
- #46 CODE VEIN
71% matchVery Positive83% of 61,917 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Why similar: Vampires 54.6% ★, Action RPG 13.5%, Third Person 8.6%, Hack and Slash 7.2%, Co-op 5.7%
- #47 Monomyth
70% matchVery Positive92% of 625 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.9%, Action RPG 25.2%, Choices Matter 12.4%, RPG 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
- #48 Blood Reaver
68% matchVery Positive85% of 165 reviews2026
Dev: Hell Byte Studios
Windows
A Dark-fantasy, Round-based FPS. Become the Blood Reaver in solo or 4-player co-op. Harness forbidden magic and weaponry to shoot, blast and slice your way through endless hordes of demons. Upgrade your arsenal and survive long enough to discover the ancient secrets of the gods of hell.
Why similar: PvE 39%, Dark Fantasy 23.1%, 3D 16.3%, Stylized 15.7%, Action 5.9%
- #49 Legacy: Tears of Vanfell - Chapter 1
69% matchVery Positive95% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: Lazy Cat Games
Windows · Linux
Your life begins anew in front of an imposing mountain... Climb and explore it with a wide cast of characters in this dungeon crawler RPG with up to four player Co-op.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.2%, Hack and Slash 29.6%, PvE 16.1%, Story Rich 9.2%, Co-op 8.5%
- #50 ENCHAIN
66% matchVery Positive97% of 90 reviews2026
Dev: mattlawrdev
Windows
Grapple, throw, and break your fellow undead in this bone-smashing exploration movement shooter. Challenge the afterlife, collect secret artifacts, and uncover the deprived depths as you clamber out of a hopeless abyss.
Why similar: Collectathon 44.2%, Hack and Slash 32.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Stylized 8.6%, Action 3.5%
- #51 Heartless & Dreadful : Return by 72 Hours
68% matchVery Positive97% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: Kirillian
Windows · Linux
Heartless and Dreadful is a character action game, made mostly by one person. It features complex and satisfying combat and a short story campaign with multiple, brutal difficulty options, allowing for quite a bit of replayability. And additional unlockable side content.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.2%, Third Person 20.5%, 3D 9.9%, Stylized 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
- #52 Erenshor
65% matchVery Positive94% of 2,060 reviews2025
Dev: Burgee Media
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Erenshor is a single player RPG with the soul of a classic MMO - built for players who miss the journey. Partner up with Erenshor's signature SimPlayers and explore an open world where every reward comes with a story. Discover thousands of items, quests, raids, and secrets - all at your own pace.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.6%, Lore-Rich 28.9%, Third Person 16.4%, RPG 14.2%, 3D 9%
- #53 Ravensword: Undaunted
70% matchMixed51% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: Trimatra InteractivePub: Crescent Moon Games
Windows
Ravensword: Undaunted is a FPS dungeon crawler inspired by Hexen and Heretic, set within the Ravensword Universe.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 26.2%, Action RPG 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, RPG 8.5%
- #54 Shards of the Banished
66% matchVery Positive80% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: GreenBeamStudio
Windows
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: Action RPG 35.4%, RPG 27%, Third Person 15.8%, 3D 9.3%, Action 8%
- #55 Cursemark
63% matchVery Positive87% of 506 reviews2026
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.9%, Action RPG 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, RPG 11.5%, Stylized 6.8%
- #56 Vampire: The Masquerade - Heartless Lullaby
66% matchVery Positive81% of 385 reviews2022
Dev: Entalto Studios
Windows
Experience Vampire: The Masquerade in a new way through this isometric cRPG. Change perspectives as you travel through the Heartless Club as a Human and a Vampire. Roll the dice, take your choices, and embrace the night in this narrative prologue.
Why similar: Vampires 45.1% ★, Lore-Rich 18.1%, Choices Matter 12.5%, RPG 8.8%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #57 Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
67% matchMostly Negative29% of 451 reviews2026
Dev: Bit Bot MediaPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.
Why similar: Vampires 69% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Action 11.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #58 Wayfinder
64% matchMixed60% of 26,402 reviews2024
Dev: Airship Syndicate
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.4%, Action RPG 27.9%, Third Person 18.4%, RPG 10.1%, Co-op 7.2%