- #1 Monomyth
97% matchVery Positive92% of 632 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 21.4%, Immersive Sim 17.6%, Action RPG 15.8%, Open World 12.4%, Character Customization 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is a first-person immersive sim that perfectly captures the dungeon-crawling and interactive environment feel of classic RPGs.
- #2 Dread Delusion
96% matchVery Positive90% of 5,228 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Dark Fantasy 21.5%, Open World 21%, Souls-like 14%, Character Customization 12.8%, First-Person 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers an open-world dark fantasy experience with a distinct retro-visual style that emphasizes exploration and player choice.
- #3 Lunacid
96% matchVery Positive91% of 11,455 reviews2023
Dev: KIRA LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Dungeon Crawler 30.1%, Dark Fantasy 20.6%, Souls-like 14.5%, Action RPG 10.9%, First-Person 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title is a direct love letter to retro first-person dungeon crawlers, featuring a dark, atmospheric world that mirrors the seed game's aesthetic.
- #4 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
94% matchVery Positive88% of 35,182 reviews2025
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Open World 20%, Action RPG 15.7%, Character Customization 14.9%, Immersive Sim 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world RPG focuses on dark fantasy storytelling and exploration within a vast, reactive world.
- #5 Exanima
95% matchVery Positive80% of 13,868 reviews2015
Dev: Bare Mettle Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.7%, Dark Fantasy 27.9%, Souls-like 15.9%, Character Customization 10.9%, Atmospheric 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: The physics-based combat and deep, dark dungeon-crawling mechanics provide a high-stakes immersive experience similar to the seed game.
- #6 The Bloodline
94% matchVery Positive83% of 3,934 reviews2023
Dev: Shieldbearer StudiosPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The Bloodline is a sandbox adventure RPG that lets you play your way. Reforge bonds between kingdoms, explore the wilds, craft and plan adventures and wield mighty weapons or magic as you prepare for what is to come…
Why similar: Action RPG 19.5%, Sandbox 18.6%, Open World 16.6%, Character Customization 16%, Combat 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A massive sandbox action-RPG that allows for immense character customization and freedom in how you approach combat and exploration.
- #7 Gedonia
93% matchVery Positive87% of 3,934 reviews2022
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Gedonia is a classic open world rpg, featuring a complete freedom of building your character, exploring a huge world and completing quests.
Why similar: Open World 36.4%, Character Customization 25.4%, Crafting 21.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Exploration 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style open-world RPG that focuses on player freedom, character builds, and exploration without unnecessary hand-holding.
- #8 Soulash 2
92% matchVery Positive85% of 2,422 reviews2023
Dev: Artur Smiarowski
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Soulash 2 is a sandbox RPG roguelike with a procedurally generated open world, simulated history, skill-based progression system, customizable abilities, material-based crafting, building, trading, and the possibility of total mayhem. Will you save your world or destroy it?
Why similar: Procedural Generation 23%, Sandbox 19.8%, Open World 17.9%, Crafting 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox RPG that utilizes procedural generation to create a unique, reactive world for every playthrough.
- #9 RAIDBORN
91% matchMixed68% of 470 reviews2026
Dev: Phodex Games
Windows
RAIDBORN is a first-person fantasy action RPG built for replayability. Explore an endless stream of dungeons and quests, dive into satisfying combat, and loot legendary treasures. Craft powerful gear, upgrade your outpost, and tailor your experience from relaxed adventure to hardcore roguelike.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Action RPG 16.5%, Procedural Generation 15.6%, Loot 13.3%, Crafting 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person action-RPG that leans into the dungeon-crawling and loot-heavy gameplay loop found in the seed game.
- #10 Kenshi
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 115,920 reviews2018
Dev: Lo-Fi Games
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 71.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
Why similar: Action RPG 16.4%, Immersive Sim 16.3%, Sandbox 15.3%, Open World 14.8%, Character Customization 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: The ultimate sandbox experience where you can truly do anything, offering the same level of player agency and open-world survival as the seed game.
- #11 Erenshor
90% matchVery Positive94% of 2,189 reviews2025
Dev: Burgee Media
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Loot 29.8%, Dungeon Crawler 23.9%, Character Customization 13.4%, Open World 12.7%, Exploration 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the feel of old-school single-player RPGs with modern mechanics and a focus on player-driven adventure.
- #12 Drova - Forsaken Kin
89% matchVery Positive94% of 9,712 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.4%, Action RPG 21.8%, Open World 15.9%, Character Customization 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a rich, exploration-heavy RPG experience with a dark, gritty atmosphere and meaningful character progression.
- #13 Sands of Aura
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 843 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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: Souls-like 21.7%, Action RPG 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Open World 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that combines souls-like combat with a dark fantasy world that rewards thorough exploration.
- #14 Outward Definitive Edition
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 31,321 reviews2022
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.
Why similar: Open World 52.3%, Souls-like 34.6%, Exploration 7.9%, Atmospheric 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes survival, inventory management, and exploration in a challenging open-world fantasy setting.
- #15 Isles of Etherion
88% matchMixed65% of 80 reviews2022
Dev: Luna Orion
Windows
A third-person open-world Voxel ARPG with Physics-based Magic and 100% dynamically destructible fantasy world, featuring Airships, Floating Islands, Dungeons, Voxel Combat and Spell Weaving. Created by a solo developer living the dream of making the game he wants to play.
Why similar: Loot 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Action RPG 13.8%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Open World 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox-focused open-world game that features destruction mechanics and deep character customization.
- #16 Death Trash
86% matchVery Positive92% of 3,720 reviews2021
Dev: Crafting Legends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Action RPG 22.1%, Open World 18.5%, Character Customization 17.3%, Exploration 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a unique, retro-inspired RPG experience with deep exploration and a focus on player choice in a dark world.
- #17 Barony
86% matchVery Positive91% of 17,846 reviews2015
Dev: Turning Wheel LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.1%, Action RPG 25.9%, Immersive Sim 22%, First-Person 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person, procedural dungeon crawler that emphasizes classic RPG mechanics and challenging, dark fantasy encounters.
- #18 Powerlust
85% 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: Action RPG 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Procedural Generation 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Open World 13%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on fast-paced combat and character builds within a dark fantasy world.
- #19 The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker
84% matchVery Positive84% of 932 reviews2024
Dev: Olipa Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A story driven solo RPG inspired by oldschool games like RuneScape and Ultima Online! Explore a sprawling medieval fantasy world full of npcs with dialogue, level skills, fight varied monsters and uncover the story of Rothar Aercrest – the cursed lord to the remote woodlands of Imberthale.
Why similar: Inventory Management 21.9%, Open World 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Crafting 15.8%, Character Customization 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic RPG that focuses on adventure and exploration, capturing the charm of older titles.
- #20 Duel Corp.
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,291 reviews2026
Dev: Dreameffect Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 11.6 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: Souls-like 20.6%, Action RPG 15.3%, Sandbox 14.5%, Open World 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world sandbox that blends souls-like combat with deep character customization and exploration.
- #21 GUILT: The Deathless
84% 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: Souls-like 16.1%, Loot 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Action RPG 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features dark fantasy themes and challenging combat mechanics.
- #22 Wartales
81% matchVery Positive86% of 35,540 reviews2023
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 51.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!
Why similar: Open World 61.4%, Sandbox 28%, Exploration 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox RPG where you manage a mercenary company, offering deep tactical combat and open-world exploration.
- #23 Stoneshard
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 35,466 reviews2020
Dev: Ink Stains GamesPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 27.9%, Dungeon Crawler 26.8%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Sandbox 15.5%, Open World 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, its brutal focus on inventory management, survival, and dark fantasy dungeon crawling is a perfect thematic match.
- #24 Brinefall
83% matchMixed42% of 100 reviews2023
Dev: Qwerty StudioPub: Gamera Interactive
Windows
Embark on an epic journey in Brinefall, where you'll gather resources and construct your own village while exploring a vast open-world filled with secrets and mysteries. Battle fierce enemies and collect valuable loot in this unique blend of sandbox and RPG gameplay.
Why similar: Loot 16.5%, Sandbox 15.8%, Action RPG 15.7%, Open World 12.5%, Crafting 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox-survival game that incorporates hack-and-slash combat and crafting within an open world.
- #25 Codex Lost
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: FreemanaPub: JanduSoft
Windows
The new open world, spellcasting action-RPG. The grimoires have been stolen, civilisation is in ruins. Rise, Curator! Craft ancient elemental magics and challenge the great lords who threaten to fracture reality itself.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.2%, Action RPG 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Open World 17.4%, Combat 7%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like open-world RPG that emphasizes difficult combat and dark, atmospheric exploration.
- #26 Pale Coins
79% matchVery Positive93% of 324 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas Irzl
Windows
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.6%, Loot 17.6%, Action RPG 16.5%, Open World 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on exploration and character builds in a vast, open-world environment.
- #27 Grim Dawn
80% matchVery Positive93% of 109,219 reviews2016
Dev: Crate Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 67.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
Why similar: Action RPG 59.5%, Loot 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 7%, Character Customization 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive dark fantasy action-RPG that excels in character customization and loot-driven dungeon exploration.
- #28 Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
78% matchVery Positive88% of 296,418 reviews2022
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows
Median: 61.6 hrsMean: 155.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.
Why similar: Open World 39%, Sandbox 31.2%, Character Customization 19.1%, First-Person 6.9%, Action 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides an unparalleled sandbox experience where you can shape the world through your own actions and choices.
- #29 Valheim
78% matchVery Positive94% of 540,690 reviews2021
Dev: Iron Gate ABPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 26.0 hrsMean: 78.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Why similar: Open World 30.1%, Crafting 20.5%, Building 20.2%, Sandbox 17.5%, Exploration 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural open-world sandbox that emphasizes survival and exploration in a dark, mythic fantasy setting.
- #30 Dreamspring
77% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Billyfighter
Windows · Linux
Dreamspring is a dark fantasy styled, open world dungeon crawler inspired by games like Morrowind and King's Field. Explore a dying kingdom and it's different realms in first person action combat, styled in a mix of retro and vaporwave aesthetics.
Why similar: Souls-like 20%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Action RPG 14.8%, Open World 7.7%
- #31 Runehaven
76% matchVery Positive91% of 117 reviews2026
Dev: Cikoria Studio
Windows
Runehaven is an atmospheric roguelike dungeon crawler with an immersive magic system where you craft your own spells. Explore a mysterious procedurally generated world.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 15%, Inventory Management 12.7%, Action RPG 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
- #32 Everwind
75% matchVery Positive81% of 3,756 reviews2026
Dev: Enjoy Studio S.A.Pub: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Everwind is a novel take on RPG and Sandbox Survival genre in First-Person-Perspective. Embark on the adventure with your friends - Build a base on a flying island-ship, gather resources, craft, loot, and fight while you rise above the clouds to uncover the mysteries of this world!
Why similar: Action RPG 17.8%, Open World 16%, Sandbox 15.5%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Crafting 12.8%
- #33 Devil Spire
77% matchVery Positive87% of 527 reviews2022
Dev: Ithiro Sumi
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Inventory Management 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Action RPG 11.3%, Procedural Generation 11.2%
- #34 Lucid Blocks
74% matchVery Positive94% of 4,779 reviews2026
Dev: Lucy B. Locks
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Explore, build, and survive in a cryptic expanse oozing with dreamlike oddities and esoteric critters.
Why similar: Sandbox 19.2%, Open World 17.7%, Procedural Generation 15.6%, Crafting 10.6%, Building 9.8%
- #35 Portalborn
75% matchVery Positive92% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: TheHand
Windows
A fully text-based single-player RPG inspired by classic MUDs. Explore magical portal realms, build your character through flexible class progression, hunt powerful loot, craft and enhance equipment, and create your own adventures through the Portal Workshop.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Loot 15.3%, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Inventory Management 13.4%, Sandbox 12.9%
- #36 Underworld Ascendant
79% matchMostly Negative35% of 1,100 reviews2018
Dev: OtherSide EntertainmentPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
From the creative minds behind the System Shock, Thief and Underworld® series. Enter The Stygian Abyss, a dangerous, highly interactive dungeon world. Mix and match dozens of combat, stealth and magic skills to develop your own unique style of play. Become The Ascendant.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 40.8%, Dungeon Crawler 26.2%, Sandbox 18.4%, First-Person 8.5%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim that focuses on player creativity and environmental interaction within a dungeon-crawling framework.
- #37 Fatekeeper
73% matchVery Positive80% of 10,647 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: Action RPG 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Immersive Sim 19.1%, First-Person 10.4%, Combat 7.8%
- #38 Deep Despair 2
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: BekkerDev Studio
Windows
Deep Despair 2 is an open world survival adventure action game with procedural generation and complete freedom of action: building, crafting, hunting, farming, livestock, brewing, cooking, traveling, fight, and more.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Procedural Generation 13.5%, Sandbox 12.3%, Action RPG 11.5%, Open World 11.2%
- #39 Warlocks Deeds
74% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2023
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
Embark on an extraordinary journey through a mystical realm where warlocks and magic reign supreme. Introducing "Warlocks Deeds," a superbly crafted medieval survival sandbox voxel game that will transport you to a world of enchantment and adventure!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Action RPG 16.8%, Immersive Sim 15%, Sandbox 14.9%, Crafting 10.2%
- #40 FlyKnight
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,655 reviews2025
Dev: Wabbaboy
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Explore, fight, loot and fish! Solo or in co-op mode in this Old School First Person Dungeon Crawler. Earn your knighthood as you oppose the evil witch Lunamoth and stop her curse which prevents everyone from growing wings.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.9%, Souls-like 23.2%, Inventory Management 13.6%, Action RPG 10.9%, Loot 9.9%
- #41 Of Ash and Steel
72% matchMixed66% of 6,918 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 30.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Crafting 13.4%, Combat 12.8%, Open World 10%
- #42 Beyond the Map
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 748 reviews2025
Dev: Glitch Goblins
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Isometric survival ARPG set in a procedurally generated fantasy world. Build your base, gear up, and venture out, chasing stronger enemies and better loot.
Why similar: Loot 15.9%, Action RPG 14.4%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Sandbox 9.2%
- #43 Bonehold
71% matchVery Positive84% of 127 reviews2026
Dev: Pixel Jackal
Windows
Dungeon Crawler with elements of rogue-like and ARPG games. Kill hordes of enemies, duel mighty bosses, and acquire legendary loot!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Souls-like 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Loot 15.5%, Action RPG 14.8%
- #44 Crystalfall
73% matchMostly Negative25% of 2,156 reviews2026
Dev: CRG Studio
Windows
Crystalfall is a steampunk Action RPG where your ground loot matters and your skills offer endless procedural customization. Survive in a world destroyed by a mysterious asteroid and grow more powerful with steampunk weapons and lootable skills in an infinite endgame.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Loot 18.2%, Inventory Management 16.4%, Character Customization 11.8%
- #45 The Lantern of the Laughless Saint
70% matchVery Positive87% of 1,008 reviews2026
Dev: NerveLabs
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A solo or co-op RPG inspired by Morrowind. Drawn by a shared dream, you awaken on an isolated island crowned by a silent Tower. Unravel the mystery of the Laughless Saint, confront the weight of human desire, and decide what deserves to be saved when the light beneath the world finally stirs.
Why similar: Action RPG 31%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Open World 12.8%, First-Person 12.4%, Atmospheric 8%
- #46 The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 998 reviews2026
Dev: Stéphane Le Roy
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A first-person action game, inspired by Dark Messiah, that provides various ways for defeating your foes, with weaponry, sorcery, stealth, or clever tactics like kicking them into deadly spikes.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21%, Immersive Sim 18.3%, Action RPG 17.7%, Sandbox 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%
- #47 Afallon
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 216 reviews2025
Dev: Stargazing interactive
Windows
Afallon is a single-player RPG with the feel of an MMO. Choose your class and race to forge a unique character, explore a large open world with diverse zones and biomes, and experience a living world that changes based on your actions.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.2%, Character Customization 16.9%, Open World 15.8%, Sandbox 15.8%, Exploration 8.1%
- #48 FADE
73% 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: Souls-like 23.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Action RPG 15.6%, Open World 15%, Sandbox 15%
- #49 Farever
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 9,295 reviews2026
Dev: Shiro Games
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Forge your legend in a forgotten realm! Farever is an online multiplayer action RPG set in a vast fantasy open world. Alone or with friends, embark on an epic journey together! Explore wild lands and dangerous dungeons, craft powerful gear, and carve your path through dynamic combat and platforming.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.1%, Open World 15%, Loot 15%, Sandbox 12.8%, Character Customization 10.2%
- #50 Witchspire
68% matchVery Positive83% of 1,994 reviews2026
Dev: Envar Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Step into the ultimate open-world witch adventure. Befriend and battle creatures, and conjure up a sanctuary alongside other witches in co-op or single-player.
Why similar: Inventory Management 28%, Action RPG 21.3%, Open World 21.3%, Crafting 18.1%, Combat 11.3%
- #51 Wild West and Wizards
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 389 reviews2020
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Wild West and Wizards is an open world exploration RPG set in a re-imagined new frontier. Pick a class and level up unlocking abilities and exploring a world filled with quests, loot, outlaws, bosses, spells, caves, towns, and other mysterious places.
Why similar: Loot 19.6%, Open World 18.4%, Character Customization 13.2%, Action RPG 12.9%, Crafting 9.4%
- #52 Immortal Heritage
70% matchVery Positive83% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: LC.Game
Windows
A 3D RPG !
Why similar: Action RPG 37.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Souls-like 15.6%, Combat 14.8%, 3D 7.2%
- #53 Himno - The Silent Melody
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 352 reviews2021
Dev: David Moralejo SánchezPub: GrabTheGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Himno - The Silent Melody is an atmospheric roguelite action RPG. Explore different interconnected environments, gather materials to create your unique arsenal and build and automate your base.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Loot 17.1%, Procedural Generation 16%, Action RPG 15.6%, Sandbox 14%
- #54 Lay of the Land
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,188 reviews2026
Dev: Southern Cross Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Lay of the Land is a sandbox adventure game set in a fantasy world where everything is physically simulated. Use the environment to your advantage and Explore, Fight, Loot and Build your way through mysterious lands.
Why similar: Sandbox 19.8%, Procedural Generation 19.1%, Open World 17.3%, Crafting 10.5%, Building 10.4%
- #55 The Doors of Trithius
67% matchVery Positive94% of 979 reviews2021
Dev: Jake Donkersgoed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Doors of Trithius is an open-world RPG roguelike. Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a living world of warring factions, wandering behemoths, and ancient magic. Level your skills, cook, craft, and explore dungeons. Will you follow the story, or let adventure be your guide?
Why similar: Procedural Generation 36%, Dungeon Crawler 32.1%, Open World 31.9%
- #56 Hyper Light Breaker
67% matchMixed55% of 3,976 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A brand-new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, Hyper Light Breaker is an open world rogue-like with a unique world fully realized in 3D for the first time.
Why similar: Action RPG 26%, Open World 21%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Character Customization 11.9%, Atmospheric 7.6%
- #57 Dragon Extinction
69% 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: Souls-like 23.9%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Action RPG 19.7%, Procedural Generation 16.1%, Character Customization 13%
- #58 Tyrant's Realm
65% matchVery Positive84% of 1,081 reviews2025
Dev: Team TyrantPub: Skystone Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Tyrant's Realm is a roguelite action-adventure inspired by classic PS1 visuals. Explore procedurally generated dark fantasy worlds, battling through dangers that evolve with each run. Death is not the end, as the night is still young.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.6%, Procedural Generation 23%, Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Action RPG 19.9%, 3D 5.9%
- #59 SULFUR
64% matchVery Positive87% of 9,925 reviews2024
Dev: Perfect Random
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SULFUR is a modern old-school action-adventure: Outsmart enemies, find treasure, improve weapons, harness powers. Delve deeper, find answers, make it end.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43%, Action RPG 34.2%, First-Person 13.9%, 3D 8.8%
- #60 Memoirium
64% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2026
Dev: GoldenGratus
Windows
Traverse a chaotic and crumbling realm of dreams composed of liminal spaces. Adapt to the world’s odd rules as a Dreamer, and defy others like you to escape the strange and eclectic subconscious landscape.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.5%, Action RPG 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 22.3%, Exploration 8.3%, Atmospheric 6.3%