- #1 Tower of Kalemonvo
97% matchVery Positive84% of 438 reviews2025
Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!
Why similar: Gothic 23.9% ★, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Loot 11.6%, Action RPG 11.4%
- #2 Eternium
96% matchVery Positive82% of 4,363 reviews2023
Dev: Dream PrimerPub: Making Fun
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Loot 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Crafting 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #3 Lustful Apocalypse
96% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Demon Alter Studios
Windows
You play as Wyn, a demonic sorceress who has been asleep for a thousand years. She awakens in a post-apocalyptic world, only to find that her power has been stolen and scattered into crystals. Endure and reclaim your strength by hunting monsters and collecting demon crystals.
Why similar: Action RPG 15.4%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Cinematic 13.8%, Point & Click 13.5%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #4 FATE: The Traitor Soul
95% matchVery Positive92% of 576 reviews2014
Dev: WildTangent
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
IT’S HERE, FATE FANS! FATE - The Traitor Soul has arrived on Steam! This third game has more loot, more spells, more heroes and, most importantly, more pets. Hit “add to cart” already! Or read on for more details on this classic game.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Action RPG 19.2%, RPG 17.9%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Loot 10.7%
- #5 Mortal Darkness
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Dark Faction Games
Windows
“One grim dawn and noble I wake, The darkness is rampant, our oath shall break. A noble warrior soon shall rise, and clear the air of the darkened skies.”
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Action RPG 16.8%, RPG 8.2%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #6 LUMINOVA
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: RE:ZEROPub: SUYEON KIM
Windows
'LUMINOVA' is a 3D adventure game where you become the protagonist 'Haru'. And you must complete missions using a clock. Break through the darkness and find a clue to the light!
Why similar: Noir 19.7%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Action RPG 14.7%, Cinematic 10.4%, RPG 8.7%
- #7 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
93% matchVery Positive83% of 10,192 reviews2013
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.8%, Action RPG 18.1%, Gothic 12.6% ★, RPG 12.1%, Loot 11.5%
- #8 The Guardian Stone
92% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: WarrenPub: Warren
Windows
The Guardian Stone is a online third person Action Tower Defense Game with Rpg elements and mulitplayer. Set in the fantasy world of Elrone, You play as a hero protecting the realm from the forces of evil.
Why similar: Action RPG 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, RPG 14.1%, Action-Adventure 10%
- #9 Chasm Crawl
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Dead Bug Gaming
Windows
Chasm Crawl is a first-person action-adventure game, filled with dangerous dungeons and even creepier creatures. A miasma in The Monster Vale has turned its inhabitants into hostile creatures that will attack on sight. Level up and maintain resources to discover what lies in The Chasm.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18%, Action RPG 17.8%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, RPG 10.1%
- #10 Evie: The Echo Condition
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rebound Studios
Windows
Explore a dangerous, forgotten world to find the cure to save your best friend’s life, in Evie, an HD-2D action-adventure game that weaves a wordless fantasy tale out of the real-life battle against childhood leukemia.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action RPG 15.8%, Action-Adventure 9%, RPG 7%
- #11 Torchlight
90% matchVery Positive91% of 7,240 reviews2009
Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Action RPG 21.9%, Loot 13.9%, RPG 11.2%
- #12 Torchlight III
89% matchMixed47% of 11,409 reviews2020
Dev: Echtra Inc.Pub: XD
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.1%, Loot 19.7%, Action RPG 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, RPG 13.9%
- #13 The Shrouded Parchments
89% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: XPub: Ember Games Studio
Windows · Linux
Our game aims to offer a more casual RPG experience brimming with quests, combat, crafting and more. Our goal is to ensure it's effortless to pick up and play. Complete quests according to your preferences – whether through combat, dialogue, evasion, or even by hiring someone to handle the task
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action RPG 19%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, RPG 11.2%
- #14 Mythos
88% matchMixed49% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: HanbitSoft Inc.
Windows
Mythos is a Hack & Slash RPG game that offers exciting experience that makes you want to play again and again with unique content, such as a differentiated job and Dungeon system in terrain that varies with entry. We invite you to take on a dynamic adventure on the planet ‘Uld’
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23%, Action RPG 18.6%, RPG 15.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #15 Shadow Dungeon
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OO Cat
Windows
Sinister dungeons. Collapsing rifts of a corrupted otherworld.Nightmarish creatures crawl from the dark, Demon Lords lurk beneath the abyss.Enter the Shadow Dungeon. Carve your way through this dark gothic world and write your own legendary saga.
Why similar: Gothic 25.3% ★, Action RPG 18.6%, Loot 17.4%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, RPG 6.5%
- #16 Minecraft Dungeons
86% matchVery Positive91% of 16,162 reviews2021
Dev: Mojang StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Fight your way through an exciting action-adventure game, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and set in the Minecraft universe!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action RPG 14.2%, Loot 12.8%, RPG 7.6%
- #17 Thistledown: Marrowroot
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hermit Gamesmiths
Windows · Mac · Linux
In a world riddled with dangerous magic, a half-dead opossum has to find the source of a toxic fungus that is threatening his family. Digging into dark, forbidden houses and dodging a murderous fairy named Barker, he discovers the problem is deeper than he ever would have dreamed.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Action RPG 16.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, RPG 9.1%
- #18 守护者盟约
86% matchMostly Negative28% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: 红星Pub: 电钮组
Windows
Come to the Covenant of the Guardians to begin your legendary adventure, where monsters swarm and treasures await you.
Why similar: Loot 18.9%, Action RPG 18.6%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Noir 10.2%
- #19 Torchlight: Infinite
84% matchMixed70% of 19,482 reviews2023
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 38.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.9%, Loot 19.8%, Action RPG 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, RPG 9.6%
- #20 Another Dungeon Game
84% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Geeky Goblin Games, LLC
Windows
Battle your way through this 2D Action RPG Dungeon Crawler with over-the-top skills, extensive passive trees, and all the randomized loot you can carry! Another Dungeon Game has been designed with casual players in mind, making it quick and easy to dive right in and start slaying from level 1.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action RPG 16.8%, Loot 16.3%, RPG 8.1%
- #21 Minecraft Dungeons II
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mojang StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
The next chapter of Minecraft Dungeons begins in the fall of 2026! A new threat is descending upon the land. Become a hero and clash with the forces of evil once more!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18%, Action RPG 16.8%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, RPG 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #22 Martyr
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MM88
Windows
Rise as a Martyr in a plague-scarred, heretical Europe. Surrounded by disease, pagan rites, and relentless foes, you will fall and rise again and again. Death is not the end. Relics await based on your holy or heretical choices, and rival factions will hunt you according to your actions.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action RPG 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Loot 16.9%, RPG 10.3%
- #23 SKAZ: Shadow of the Tsar
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 3/9 Games
Windows
An isometric action-RPG where memory is your weapon and four fractured realms shape your fate. Wake without a name — and survive. As long as you’re remembered, you live.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Action RPG 15.4%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, RPG 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #24 Etheral
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythic Forge Studios
Windows
Choose your heroes. Fight enemies. Shape the fate of the region. Play with friends, or forge ahead alone in Etheral, a tactics RPG.
Why similar: Gothic 37.7% ★, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action RPG 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Atmospheric 6.3%
- #25 Phantom Chains
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GoolWorks
Windows
Phantom Chains is a first person action dungeon crawler with an emphasis on exploration and mystery in a dark fantasy world.
Why similar: Gothic 28.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, RPG 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Dark 6.4%
- #26 Of Ash and Steel
77% matchMixed64% of 6,121 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Gothic 41.8% ★, Action RPG 18.5%, Crafting 8.5%, RPG 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%
- #27 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
81% matchMixed69% of 2,617 reviews2014
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In the second part of the unfolding saga that could also be enjoyed independently, you can explore new corners of this unique world and experience the mix of old-school gothic and mad science, with more action, powerful foes and plenty of stunning places to visit.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action RPG 16.1%, Gothic 15.1% ★, RPG 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%
- #28 Noslrac
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Silas Carlson
Windows
Find the cure for the King of Banglesway and defeat hordes of enemies led by Noslrac in this thrilling and suspenseful action RPG. Find and craft items of epic proportions to wreak havoc on whoever dares to oppose you.
Why similar: Action RPG 18%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, RPG 14.4%, Action 9%
- #29 Bloodlust
78% matchMixed52% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Laela RussellPub: Ringling College of Art and Design
Windows
Bloodlust is a dark gothic short narrative exploration game in which you play as Vandor, a vampire desperately trying to survive in the daytime. Your only goal is to quench your bloodlust by taking down the plagued townspeople to give yourself enough strength to reach the safety of your castle.
Why similar: Gothic 22.9% ★, Noir 20.1%, Cinematic 15.6%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, RPG 8.1%
- #30 Anima : The Reign of Darkness
79% matchMixed69% of 630 reviews2021
Dev: Redeev
Windows
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 22.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Action RPG 17.8%, Gothic 17.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
- #31 Torchlight II
78% matchVery Positive93% of 45,161 reviews2012
Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.8%, Action RPG 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Loot 17.1%, RPG 11.1%
- #32 A Short Quest
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Silent Moon
Windows
Explore a hand-crafted world, overcome brutally challenging combat, and restore order to a broken kingdom. Discover many unique weapons, tools, spells, and secrets in this short game inspired by old school action RPGs.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Action RPG 17%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
- #33 Dragonkin: The Banished
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,975 reviews2026
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 21.1%, Action RPG 18.3%, Loot 17.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, RPG 7.9%
- #34 Chronos Phantasia
76% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Radical Dreams Entertainment
Windows
Chronos Phantasia revolutionizes action RPG combat by letting players transform ANY object into a powerful weapon through our unique Momentum system. As players master timing and build spiritual connections with their weapons, ethereal souls manifest as combat companions.
Why similar: Gothic 26.8% ★, Action RPG 17.1%, Cinematic 15.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, RPG 9.5%
- #35 Secrets of Solari
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jason Welge
Windows
Wake from cryo-sleep in the year 3333. Guided by an alien consciousness, uncover a quantum fracture where Earth becomes Solari.
Why similar: Action RPG 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, RPG 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10%
- #36 Castle Dark
75% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Wolfs Moon Studios
Windows
Brand Warcford must track down the evil force plaguing the land in this single player ACTION RPG.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action RPG 16.7%, Crafting 10.7%, RPG 9.5%
- #37 Dungeon Mage
74% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: greenpixels
Windows
Collect, fight and craft: Face the dangers of the shifting dungeon layouts and challenge the fierce bosses within. A completly free community-driven game!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action RPG 14.9%, Crafting 12.1%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #38 Bor Dungeon
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spikebor Games
Windows
Smashing your way across dark dungeons with your huge hammer to destroy all your enemies and obtain legendary loots in this cute top-down action/platformer rpg.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action RPG 19.5%, RPG 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #39 The Secret of Velmora
72% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Zbigniew Lipka
Windows · Linux
The Secret of Velmora: Immerse yourself in a dark action RPG that will test your skills, and relax with four additional mini-games. Uncover the secrets of the crypt and become the last hope.
Why similar: Gothic 26.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Action RPG 17.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
- #40 Bane of Darkness
72% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: SketchyCat Games
Windows
In Bohemia's shadows, hunt the Bane of Darkness. Explore, fight, and grow stronger on your quest to rescue your beloved from the wicked vampire lord.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.6%, Action RPG 19.5%, Cinematic 16.5%, RPG 14.5%, Hack and Slash 10.4%
- #41 FATE: Reawakened
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 715 reviews2025
Dev: gamigo US Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Reawaken the critically acclaimed FATE games like never before! Play all 4 classic dungeon crawler titles with enhanced graphics as you battle through challenging procedurally generated dungeons, learn powerful spells, and fish to your heart’s content. Are you up to the task? Your FATE awaits!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Action RPG 17%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Loot 7.5%
- #42 FATE: Undiscovered Realms
75% matchVery Positive82% of 477 reviews2014
Dev: WildTangent
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
FATE fans! You asked for it and we delivered. FATE: Undiscovered Realms, the dungeon crawl-ier sequel to our classic dungeon crawler, is now available! Take up the quest to find a mysterious tome. Import your characters from the original FATE and start a new adventure today!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.5%, RPG 20.1%, Action RPG 19.3%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Adventure 8.3%
- #43 Secrets of Temple Isle
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Moses Doyle
Windows
Explore ancient ruins and diverse biomes, fight in third-person combat while collecting gear and powers. Design your space and decorate with items gathered in the world. Become the legend in this exciting single player adventure.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Action RPG 16.6%, Loot 12.5%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #44 Edward's Journey
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: JLS Softworks
Windows
Set out on an epic journey to find your missing sister in a beautifully unique hand-crafted world full of secrets, puzzles, and danger.
Why similar: Action RPG 18.7%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, RPG 10.4%, Hacking 7.5% ★
- #45 Shades of Rayna
70% matchMixed70% of 238 reviews2025
Dev: QuickSave
Windows
Shades of Rayna is a free to play and early access ARPG with lots of loot and endless gameplay content.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.5%, Action RPG 18.1%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Loot 8.6%
- #46 The Slormancer
69% matchVery Positive82% of 7,233 reviews2025
Dev: Slormite Studios
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Loot 19.5%, Action RPG 17.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #47 Lost Relics
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Codebit Labs Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
A high-stakes ARPG where every adventure risks what you carry. Battle through dangerous adventures, gather powerful loot, and escape to keep it. Discover rare Digital Collectibles and build your legacy.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action RPG 16.1%, Loot 13%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #48 Milford Heaven II - Urg's Ascension
71% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: CGGAMES
Windows
Milford Heaven thrived after Luken’s fall, but a new evil rises from below. Rusty yet legendary, you must gear up, face brutal monsters, and fight through dark dungeons in fast-paced hack-and-slash action. Destiny calls—and it won’t wait.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.7%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Action RPG 18.9%, RPG 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.7%
- #49 Chronicon
70% matchVery Positive94% of 9,602 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Why similar: Loot 20.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action RPG 16%, Crafting 8.7%
- #50 Last Loremaster
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Bad Nomads
Windows
Harness the power of the six cardinal elements in Last Loremaster, a high-octane ARPG set in a stunning mythological world. Play as Jahir, a powerful Elemental Loremaster combatting the encroaching Unravelling as you seamlessly freeze, burn, crush, and electrocute your foes!
Why similar: Action RPG 21.9%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Loot 16.3%, RPG 8.9%
- #51 Dungeon Super Adventure
69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Sword Rain Game
Windows
It is a top-down 3D action role-playing game that perfectly blends the thrill of loot-hunting with fast-paced combat. You will delve into a dark fantasy world and embark on a pure, loot-driven adventure.
Why similar: Loot 24%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action RPG 17.2%, RPG 13.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
- #52 Corpse Keeper
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,387 reviews2024
Dev: Melancholia StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.
Why similar: Gothic 27.6% ★, Action RPG 15%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 7%
- #53 Netherworld Covenant
67% matchVery Positive80% of 657 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 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: Gothic 24.8% ★, Hack and Slash 15%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Action RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
- #54 Bring Me Hope
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fern Nigro
Windows
Bring Me Hope is a bittersweet adventure RPG about love, loss, and family. Explore a world of echoes and memories, where each battle tests your resolve and every secret whispers of something greater.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27%, Action RPG 26.4%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, RPG 14.2%, Action 5.4%
- #55 Scourge Realms
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Etheric Origin
Windows
Slay monsters in evil realms inflicted with scourge. Find Majestic Loot, Collect powerful enchanting materials and xp to survive the scourge and obtain god-like power.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Action RPG 17.7%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, RPG 14.5%, Action 8.3%
- #56 Hyperplane
66% matchMixed58% of 26 reviews2026
Dev: Damian TranPub: Radient Inc.
Windows · Mac
Hyperplane is a fast-paced 2D isometric action RPG set in a shattered eldritch world. Master arcane skills, battle through dark and foreboding environments, and uncover the secrets of a reality teetering on the edge of oblivion.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Action RPG 19.7%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, RPG 14.9%, Action-Adventure 10.8%
- #57 Ash & Rust
65% matchMixed69% of 77 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: Gothic 23.1% ★, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action RPG 16.2%, Loot 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
- #58 Reave
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alta
Windows
A dark fantasy PvPvE VR extraction game. Battle dark creatures and rival players in deadly raids. Loot, betray, and escape the depths... or die trying. Trust no one. Descend into REAVE.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Action RPG 17%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, RPG 9.2%
- #59 Helyana
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Serenity
Windows
A neo-gothic manga action RPG where your choices shape your enemies. Powerful bosses aren’t always foes. Get on their wrong side and they’ll hunt you, understand them and they may stand beside you. Fight through a ruined world with skill-driven combat where every decision has weight.
Why similar: Gothic 32.3% ★, Noir 18.4%, Action RPG 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #60 Lunera
66% matchMixed50% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: EN Games
Windows · Linux
Hunt fearsome monsters and level up your character in a fantasy medieval setting. As your strength grows, so do the challenges, with ever more dangerous foes waiting just beyond the next horizon.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Action RPG 17.3%, Loot 16.9%, RPG 9.4%