- #1 BloodLust Shadowhunter
97% matchVery Positive80% of 353 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: Vampire 64.1% ★, RPG 19.9%, Action 8.1%, Indie 4%, Action RPG 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the exact dungeon-crawling, vampire-themed action-RPG DNA found in the seed game.
- #2 Shadows: Awakening
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,456 reviews2018
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.
Why similar: RPG 41.9%, Action 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Action RPG 13.2%, Crafting 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that features a dark fantasy world and unique character-swapping mechanics that mirror the seed game's focus on dark powers.
- #3 Vampyr
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 23,838 reviews2018
Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Why similar: Vampire 52.1% ★, RPG 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%, Action 4.8%, Action RPG 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, narrative-driven vampire experience with a dark, atmospheric setting that perfectly matches the tone of the seed game.
- #4 Blood Knights
95% matchMixed64% of 1,047 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: Vampire 61.7% ★, RPG 23.7%, Action 14.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: A vampire-themed action-RPG that focuses on hack-and-slash combat and dark fantasy storytelling.
- #5 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
94% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Space Monster
Windows
A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.
Why similar: Vampire 42.7% ★, RPG 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Action 5.6%, Horror 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that emphasizes dark fantasy horror and challenging, tactical combat.
- #6 Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
94% matchVery Positive95% of 15,007 reviews2007
Dev: Troika GamesPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Vampire®: The Masquerade-Bloodlines™ delivers a new type of RPG experience-one that blends all the core elements of a traditional RPG with the graphical richness, immediacy and brutal combat of a first-person action game. The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern-day L.A. as a creature of the night.
Why similar: Vampire 61.1% ★, RPG 17.6%, Action RPG 5%, Dark 4.1%, Action 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive vampire RPG experience, offering a dark, immersive world and complex character development.
- #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: RPG 30.9%, Vampire 23.4% ★, Action RPG 20.9%, Action 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This gothic action-RPG focuses on monster hunting and fast-paced combat in a dark, supernatural world.
- #8 Victor Vran ARPG
92% matchVery Positive86% of 6,421 reviews2015
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!
Why similar: Action RPG 40.5%, RPG 33.8%, Action 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%, Adventure 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, gothic action-RPG that emphasizes movement and visceral combat against hordes of supernatural enemies.
- #9 Demon Skin
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 140 reviews2021
Dev: Ludus futurePub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Brutal Hack&Slash game with a challenging combat system plunges you into the harsh dark fantasy world to test your will and your skills. Only those who dare to get into the Demon Skin can survive!
Why similar: RPG 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 21.4%, Dark 15.6%, Action 14.2%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, side-scrolling action-RPG that captures the brutal, unforgiving combat style of the seed game.
- #10 Grim Dawn
90% matchVery Positive94% of 104,668 reviews2016
Dev: Crate Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 65.7 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 64.6%, Dark Fantasy 14%, RPG 12.1%, Dark 3.8%, Action 2%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a gritty, dark fantasy world with deep crafting systems and complex character building that appeals to fans of the genre.
- #11 The Tarnishing of Juxtia
91% matchMixed68% of 654 reviews2022
Dev: Actual NerdsPub: Mastiff
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: RPG 24.9%, Dark Fantasy 22.8%, Action 14.2%, Dark 11%, Violent 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy souls-like that focuses on challenging combat and exploration in a decaying, gothic world.
- #12 Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption
89% matchVery Positive88% of 959 reviews2017
Dev: Nihilistic SoftwarePub: Activision
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Inhabiting the World of Darkness, you must face a series of brutal confrontations with your nemesis Vukodlak, a powerful vampire lord.
Why similar: Vampire 55.4% ★, RPG 20.9%, Violent 10.1%, Story Rich 3.4%, Dark 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG that explores the dark history and lore of vampires through a long, narrative-driven campaign.
- #13 Salt and Sanctuary
89% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.9%, RPG 25.9%, Action 11.3%, Action RPG 10.5%, Dark 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines dark, challenging dungeon-crawling with deep RPG mechanics in a grim, interconnected world.
- #14 Blasphemous
86% matchVery Positive90% of 62,190 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 39.4%, Violent 23.9%, Action 14.1%, Horror 8.5%, Indie 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic, challenging action-platformer that excels in its dark, religious-horror aesthetic and brutal combat.
- #15 BloodLust 2: Nemesis
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 123 reviews2020
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Bloodlust 2: Nemesis is a "Hack 'n Slash - 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 solve the secrets to their bloodline's scientifically enhanced monstrous power.
Why similar: Vampire 62.7% ★, RPG 21.3%, Action 11%, Indie 5%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel to a key recommendation, offering more of the same vampire-themed dungeon-crawling action.
- #16 Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms
88% matchMixed59% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Shadows is the next chapter in the Heretic Kingdoms saga. Experience an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Take on the role of the Devourer, a demon that swallows the souls of the dead and then brings them back into the mortal realm as his puppets
Why similar: RPG 49%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Action RPG 15.4%, Story Rich 7.5%, Indie 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that shares the dark, supernatural narrative focus and hack-and-slash gameplay.
- #17 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
84% matchVery Positive93% of 40,867 reviews2019
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: RPG 43.2%, Action 21.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Crafting 10.5%, Adventure 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic action-RPG that features extensive dungeon exploration and a wide variety of crafting and combat options.
- #18 Eldest Souls
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,167 reviews2021
Dev: Fallen Flag StudioPub: United Label
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 31.5%, Action RPG 29.6%, Action 12.4%, RPG 8.5%, Indie 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, dark fantasy action game that focuses on intense boss encounters and fast-paced, unforgiving combat.
- #19 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
84% matchMixed56% of 67,871 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 32.6 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: Action RPG 25.5%, RPG 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 22.5%, Action 13.1%, Indie 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG with high-fidelity combat and a focus on character customization through deep skill trees.
- #20 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
81% matchVery Positive94% of 1,083 reviews2024
Dev: Lori Vornoy
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.
Why similar: RPG 27.8%, Dark Fantasy 22.7%, Horror 12.8%, Dark 12.7%, Action 12%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal dungeon-crawler that emphasizes dark, atmospheric exploration and combat.
- #21 Dungeons of Edera
82% matchMixed68% of 1,056 reviews2022
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 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: RPG 41%, Action 21.6%, Action RPG 19%, Indie 9.8%, Adventure 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on procedural dungeon crawling and character progression in a dark fantasy setting.
- #22 Lords of the Fallen
80% matchMixed67% of 50,389 reviews2023
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.
Why similar: RPG 22.8%, Dark Fantasy 21.6%, Action RPG 20.2%, Action 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy souls-like that emphasizes heavy, tactical combat and exploration in a decaying world.
- #23 Guild of Darksteel
82% matchMixed64% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Igor SandmanPub: Digerati
Windows
Guild of Darksteel is a story-driven adventure game set in a rich, dark fantasy world. As the immortal Sellsword, you must unearth an evil plot brewing beneath the city of Ravenrock. Only you can discover the true horror lurking under the city’s surface.
Why similar: RPG 24%, Dark Fantasy 19.9%, Action RPG 13.5%, Dark 12.5%, Action 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG that features a unique aesthetic and a focus on combat and narrative progression.
- #24 INFERNO CLIMBER
83% matchMixed56% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: Arc System Works
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Forge through hell in this survival action RPG! Defeat powerful bosses to collect all 5 Purgatory Stones in hell. Slashing, magic casting, arrow shooting, bombs throwing, exploring, eating, cooking, blacksmithing.
Why similar: RPG 50.1%, Action 26%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Atmospheric 4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and challenging combat in a hostile world.
- #25 Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi
81% matchVery Positive87% of 3,159 reviews2014
Dev: Idol FXPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
It is a misty evening in the year of our lord 1912. The Pattersons, a poor but proud aristocratic family of the British nobility, and some of their closest friends, arrive at the castle Malachi residence of a wealthy Romanian Count.
Why similar: Vampire 66.9% ★, Horror 15.8%, Action 8.5%, Atmospheric 3.2%, Dark 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person dungeon-crawler that captures the gothic horror and vampire-hunting atmosphere of the seed game.
- #26 Darkest Dungeon®
79% matchVery Positive92% of 158,223 reviews2016
Dev: Red Hook Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 37.2%, RPG 35.3%, Dark 10.4%, Horror 5.4%, Atmospheric 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the psychological and physical toll of dungeon-crawling in a dark, gothic setting.
- #27 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
77% matchVery Positive98% of 478 reviews2026
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Vampire 57.3% ★, Action 13.2%, Action-Adventure 6%, Violent 4.9%, Dark 4.8%
- #28 Netherworld Covenant
76% 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: RPG 24.8%, Action RPG 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.6%, Action 13.9%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #29 Animus - Stand Alone
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: TENBIRDS
Windows
ANIMUS is an Action RPG that calls upon you to bring an end to a dying world. Button mashing will get you killed. Keep a keen eye on your stamina as you block, dodge, and strike down your enemies.
Why similar: RPG 27.6%, Action RPG 23.3%, Action 15.1%, Dark 13.6%, Violent 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, linear action-RPG that focuses on challenging, souls-like combat mechanics.
- #30 Vampirem
78% 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: Vampire 46.4% ★, RPG 25.6%, Action 15.2%, Action RPG 7.5%, Horror 4.3%
- #31 Night Swarm
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,104 reviews2025
Dev: Fubu GamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Claim your throne as Vampire Lord in this survivors-like. Each run is another step on your journey with new followers, quests and skills to unlock. The night is yours to conquer.
Why similar: Vampire 46.4% ★, RPG 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Action RPG 10.5%, Dark 6.4%
- #32 Dark Fantasy Warriors
78% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: WarriorsStudio
Windows
Dark Fantasy Warrior is a third-person action role-playing game in Dark Souls style. Extremely dark, deep and DIFFICULT! All of that in this super action game and prepare to die. Are you ready to fight Darkness?
Why similar: RPG 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 23.2%, Action RPG 20.3%, Action 14.3%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A combat-focused action game that leans heavily into the dark fantasy aesthetic and challenging encounters.
- #33 Drova - Forsaken Kin
73% matchVery Positive94% of 9,095 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: RPG 34.9%, Action RPG 26.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Action 9.5%, Story Rich 6.4%
- #34 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,328 reviews2025
Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.
Why similar: RPG 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Action RPG 17%, Violent 14.4%, Dark 11%
- #35 Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
76% matchMostly Negative30% of 115 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: Vampire 40.3% ★, Action 21%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10%, Violent 8.7%
- #36 Vampire's Fall 2
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,963 reviews2026
Dev: Early Morning Studio
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Rise as a vampire in a handcrafted 2D dark-fantasy RPG. Master devastating powers, confront horrific enemies, and forge your destiny in a world shattered by a brutal civil war between humans and vampires.
Why similar: RPG 30.6%, Vampire 20.8% ★, Action RPG 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Dark 8.2%
- #37 From Shadows
77% matchMixed66% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Revolt and RebelPub: Klabater
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Action-platformer filled to the brim with blood, mayhem, and demons straight from hell! Play solo or with your friends in split-screen, upgrade your beast, and mow down hordes of enemies and their towering lieutenants.
Why similar: Vampire 56% ★, RPG 12.9%, Action RPG 12.2%, Horror 7%, Action 6.4%
- #38 Devious Dungeon
75% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: RPG 27.7%, Action RPG 25.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.8%, Action 13%, Atmospheric 6.4%
- #39 Wanted Shadows
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: RadhoodPub: Conradical Games
Windows
Decimate thousands of demons on All Hallows' Eve to protect your infernal home. Wanted Shadows is a bullet heaven roguelite where the difference between overpowering and being overpowered lies in your skill and wit.
Why similar: RPG 23.9%, Dark Fantasy 21.8%, Action RPG 20.2%, Action 12.8%, Dark 12.4%
- #40 Vampire of the Sands
75% matchMixed65% of 97 reviews2015
Dev: HomphPub: Homph LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Vampire of the Sands is a punishing action dungeon-crawler with roguelike elements.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #41 Moroi
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Violet SaintPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Moroi is a grimdark fairytale with an even darker sense of humor. Experience frantic combat, perplexing puzzles, and a twisting narrative anchored by a bizarre cast of characters. Can you break free from eternal madness?
Why similar: Vampire 24.1% ★, Action 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Violent 9.9%
- #42 Of Ash and Steel
70% 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: Action RPG 22.4%, RPG 22%, Crafting 12.6%, Action 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%
- #43 Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,258 reviews2012
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 19.5 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: Vampire 58.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Action 12.8%, Story Rich 5.3%, Adventure 3.7%
- #44 VOIN
67% matchVery Positive94% of 2,990 reviews2024
Dev: Nikita SozidarPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: RPG 25.4%, Action RPG 22.5%, Dark Fantasy 21.3%, Action 13.6%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
- #45 BloodRush: Undying Wish
68% matchVery Positive100% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Lightmancer StudiosPub: Nuntius Games
Windows · Linux
BloodRush: Undying Wish is an extremely fast-paced hack n' slash roguelike set in a gothic, undying world. Dash, shoot and strike with ability combos, weaving between enemies like an improvised dance. Death is gone; bring her back.
Why similar: Vampire 55% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Violent 11%, Dark 7.4%, Action 5.5%
- #46 Immortal Heritage
70% matchVery Positive82% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: LC.Game
Windows
A 3D RPG !
Why similar: RPG 29%, Action RPG 27.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Action 12.8%, Story Rich 9%
- #47 Inquisitor
72% matchMixed68% of 691 reviews2013
Dev: CINEMAX GAMES
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Action-oriented combat with a deep and involving tale of betrayal, torture, madness, and infernal damnation. If a gritty old-school open-ended isometric RPG is what you looking for, look no further. Inquisitor will provide you with hours of gameplay and a dark, involving story.
Why similar: RPG 52%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Violent 10.9%, Indie 7.4%, Action RPG 5.4%
- #48 Sunken
72% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2016
Dev: Hit the Crow
Windows · Linux
Action RPG meets Roguelike in this atmospheric dungeon crawler. Spawned by two hardcore gamers, Sunken will constantly test your ability to adapt to a situation while it takes you through a dark journey of the one that has sinned.
Why similar: RPG 46.8%, Action 25.5%, Crafting 14.1%, Indie 13.5%
- #49 The Doors That Led to Nowhere
67% matchVery Positive94% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: SoloCap Games
Windows · Mac
Wake up lost in a void of darkness. With no other option, press onward through cryptic dimensional doors, wielding a mysterious blade created by the fallen entities that came long before you in this heart-pounding First Person RPG.
Why similar: RPG 38.4%, Action 23.2%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Action-Adventure 10%, Adventure 6.8%
- #50 Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 292 reviews2024
Dev: 70`StrikePub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Linux
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 31.2%, RPG 28.5%, Violent 17.5%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 4.2%
- #51 There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,013 reviews2022
Dev: ZelartPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!
Why similar: RPG 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Action RPG 15.7%, Dark 10.7%, Action 9.5%
- #52 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,358 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.
Why similar: RPG 23.2%, Dark Fantasy 22.7%, Action RPG 20%, Action 11.3%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #53 Into the Necrovale
66% matchVery Positive86% of 588 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Action RPG 24.8%, RPG 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 21.8%, Action 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
- #54 Halls of Torment
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.1%, Action RPG 22.4%, RPG 22.4%, Action 12.4%, Dark 11.8%
- #55 DARK
71% matchMixed54% of 1,385 reviews2013
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
DARK is a unique stealth-action game with RPG elements in which you take on the role of the ultimate hunter: a vampire. Ambush your enemies from the shadows, roam the darkness and use powerful vampire skills to dispatch your opponents.
Why similar: Vampire 62.1% ★, Dark 10.1%, Action 8.9%, Horror 5.9%, Action-Adventure 5.1%
- #56 Dungeons & Darkness
70% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: Yamiuchi ProjectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!
Why similar: RPG 38%, Action 20.1%, Action RPG 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Indie 9.7%
- #57 The Last Faith
65% matchVery Positive84% of 5,200 reviews2023
Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.
Why similar: Vampire 49.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Violent 12.6%, Action 7%, Horror 5%
- #58 Chamber of Darkness
69% matchMixed46% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: The Crow StudiosPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Play as a fearsome knight on a journey filled with challenges. Use a variety of abilities and powerups to take down enemies in an abandoned, torn by war castle.
Why similar: Indie 24.4%, Violent 20.8%, Dark 17.8%, Adventure 14.3%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #59 Sands of Aura
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 814 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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: Action RPG 24.7%, Dark Fantasy 21.5%, RPG 16.3%, Crafting 13%, Action 8.6%