Games Like Dread Delusion

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: Dark Fantasy 32.2%, First-Person 14.3%, Souls-like 12.5%, RPG 11.6%, Metroidvania 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic dungeon crawlers that perfectly matches the retro, dark-fantasy aesthetic and first-person exploration of the seed game.

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 23.3%, Open World 19.9%, RPG 11.6%, Character Customization 10.8%, First-Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world, dark-fantasy RPG that mirrors the first-person exploration and choice-driven narrative of the seed game.

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: Open World 21%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Character Customization 13.1%, First-Person 13%, RPG 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern dungeon crawler that leans heavily into the interactive, first-person immersive sim style found in the seed game.

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.3%, RPG 25.1%, First-Person 15%, Magic 7.6%, Fantasy 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This foundational immersive sim shares the deep, first-person RPG mechanics and subterranean world-building that inspired the genre.

Weird west legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!

Why similar: Open World 31.1%, Souls-like 19.8%, 1990's 18.3%, RPG 16.4%, First-Person 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, open-world RPG that blends stealth and occult themes with a distinct, gritty atmosphere.

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: First-Person 53.3%, Exploration 46.7%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim with a strong retro aesthetic that emphasizes environmental storytelling and first-person navigation.

Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.5%, RPG 14.4%, First-Person 13.7%, Exploration 13%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy, first-person action-adventure that utilizes a retro-inspired visual style to build its world.

A norwegian happysad game set in a northern land! Adventure through a beautiful and very varied wilderness. Dive, fly, use ziplines and find different weapons to aid your journey to reach the cold mountains and below. Encounter over 50 unique bosses and enemy types!

Why similar: Medieval 26.9%, Exploration 20.4%, First-Person 19.4%, Fantasy 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, first-person adventure that captures the same sense of strange, otherworldly exploration and unique atmosphere.

Sign a contract in blood! Travel throughout the planes of existence slaying or befriending powerful doomlords in this wizard simulator inspired by the FMV games and dungeon crawlers of the early 90's. Learn powerful spells to solve puzzles and combat the dark forces amassing against you.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.5%, RPG 15.3%, Magic 12.8%, First-Person 11.5%, Exploration 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, first-person RPG that focuses on dark-fantasy exploration and occult atmosphere.

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: Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Open World 14.4%, Souls-like 13.4%, Magic 9.3%, Medieval 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like, open-world RPG that shares the dark, challenging exploration found in the seed game.

Verho, a Dark RPG following the tradition of the King’s Field series, takes place after the catastrophic Era of Solitude, where masks have become the only protection against the Curse of Faces. Travel to the land of Yariv, find the source of this scourge and face its dangers.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Souls-like 14.3%, 1990's 11.2%, Metroidvania 10%, Magic 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, dark-fantasy dungeon crawler that emphasizes exploration and atmospheric tension.

Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell.

Why similar: Open World 30.3%, RPG 23.3%, Story Rich 23.2%, First-Person 15.6%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply surreal, choice-heavy first-person RPG that excels at creating a oppressive, dark, and mysterious world.

The open-world action-RPG, where you can do anything, of your dreams… as if it came out 30 years ago!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.7%, Open World 20.5%, Souls-like 14.1%, Character Customization 13%, First-Person 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim with open-world elements that focuses on player-driven exploration and discovery.

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: Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Open World 16.3%, Souls-like 14%, Character Customization 9.4%, RPG 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features open-world exploration and souls-like combat mechanics in a dark setting.

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: RPG 55.5%, Story Rich 16.5%, First-Person 12.2%, Action RPG 11.9%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person RPG that prioritizes player choice and dark, atmospheric world-building above all else.

ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 32.1%, Souls-like 24%, First-Person 15.8%, Exploration 11.5%, Action RPG 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, melee-focused action RPG set in a dark-fantasy world that emphasizes visceral combat and exploration.

Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.

Why similar: Souls-like 25%, Open World 21.9%, RPG 15.3%, Exploration 11.1%, Action RPG 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy, open-world RPG that prioritizes atmospheric exploration and challenging combat.

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: Dark Fantasy 30.2%, Medieval 17.7%, RPG 16.6%, First-Person 15.5%, 3D 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, 3D dungeon crawler that focuses on atmospheric exploration and roguelike mechanics.

Dark fantasy RPG with open world. Together with Markus, you can experience an unforgettable journey, any of your actions may have consequences.

Why similar: Open World 25.3%, Magic 18.2%, Medieval 15.8%, Character Customization 12.4%, Exploration 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world, gothic-inspired RPG that features magic and exploration in a sprawling, mysterious land.

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: Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Open World 15.4%, Medieval 12%, RPG 10.9%, Magic 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that captures a sense of nostalgia through its exploration and world-building.

Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world.

Why similar: First-Person 57.9%, Fantasy 15.6%, Story Rich 13.3%, Adventure 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, first-person action game known for its bizarre world-building and unique, dream-like aesthetic.

Eldritch is the original imsim roguelike: a first-person action game inspired by roguelikes, immersive sims, and H. P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: First-Person 44.5%, RPG 22.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Exploration 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, roguelike dungeon crawler that uses a retro-aesthetic to evoke a sense of cosmic horror and mystery.

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 23.8%, Magic 15.6%, RPG 13.8%, Medieval 13.4%, Character Customization 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that offers a vast, magical landscape for players to explore at their own pace.

Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora, where your choices carve a path through war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. Navigate a land in turmoil, forge powerful alliances or deadly rivalries, and wield magic and steel to shape the fate of the Living Lands—and your own destiny.

Why similar: Magic 16.9%, Open World 14.6%, Character Customization 13.6%, RPG 12.5%, First-Person 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person fantasy RPG that offers a rich, story-driven experience in a vibrant, magical world.

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: Dark Fantasy 23.7%, Souls-like 17%, 1990's 15.6%, Medieval 14.4%, RPG 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired, dark-fantasy RPG that utilizes classic mechanics to build an engaging world.

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: Open World 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Souls-like 12.7%, RPG 11.9%, Character Customization 10%

Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!

Why similar: RPG 33.9%, Open World 31.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 8.1%, Fantasy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style, open-world RPG that focuses on adventure and exploration in a dangerous land.

Explore, build, and survive in a cryptic expanse oozing with dreamlike oddities and esoteric critters.

Why similar: Open World 37.5%, First-Person 17.5%, Exploration 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, 3D 9%

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: Open World 17.8%, Souls-like 15.2%, Character Customization 11.9%, Exploration 11.1%, RPG 10.6%

Welcome to Kingsgrave, a dark fantasy adventure RPG. Gain more power and obtain new combat skills as you explore the fractured land, slay foes created by plague, solve puzzles and rebuild villages. Reclaim your realm!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Metroidvania 13.5%, Open World 10.8%, Magic 10%, RPG 9.2%

Begin a quest for long-lost truth on your vivid journey through a new fantasy world. This open world action RPG requires and rewards your original choices. It starts with your character, includes creativity in combat, and ends with the cultures, cities, and fate of the world.

Why similar: Open World 40.6%, RPG 40.5%, Fantasy 10%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world, action-heavy RPG that focuses on exploration and character progression.

SpellMaster - The Saga is a story-driving action RPG inspired by the Gothic series. Gameplay takes place in an open, seamless world filled with secrets, mysteries, terrible monsters, and varied NPCs. Who to be and how to behave is yours to choose - this is your Saga

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Open World 15.9%, Magic 12.9%, Medieval 12.9%, RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world, magic-focused RPG that emphasizes exploration and progression in a medieval setting.

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: Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Open World 16.5%, Metroidvania 16.1%, Souls-like 14.3%, Exploration 8.2%

Start your journey in a dark fantasy world. Prepare to face challenging enemies with Swords, Bows and powerful Magics. Choose your path! Fight, Craft, Explore and find out the dark secret of The Altered Lands.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Souls-like 18%, Open World 16%, RPG 10.3%, Magic 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like, action-heavy RPG that emphasizes difficulty and exploration in a dark, singleplayer world.

Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17%, Metroidvania 15.7%, Souls-like 15.2%, Open World 14.2%, RPG 8.9%

SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.7%, Magic 15%, Exploration 14.9%, Character Customization 13.7%, Story Rich 12.5%

Venture through the Labyrinth Of The Demon King, solving puzzles and fighting fearsome monsters in an epic quest to track down the demon who betrayed your lord and end its life.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 32.2%, Medieval 14.8%, First-Person 14.8%, RPG 11.4%, Exploration 10.3%

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

Why similar: Open World 30.5%, RPG 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Magic 7.3%, Exploration 6.6%

Welcome to a world of darkness, where every step can be your last. Explore a stunning world filled with fear and horror, solve puzzles, and endure combat trials to become a hero and protect your world from darkness. Become a warrior ready to fight anything that stands in your way in this action RPG.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27%, RPG 15.8%, Magic 15.7%, Medieval 12.9%, Action RPG 10.4%

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 22.1%, Metroidvania 18%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Souls-like 13.1%, Adventure 10.4%

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: Dark Fantasy 23.1%, Souls-like 18%, Open World 13.1%, Action RPG 9%, Exploration 8.7%

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: Medieval 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, RPG 14.3%, Action RPG 11%, Open World 10.4%

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: Dark Fantasy 21.7%, Open World 17.1%, Magic 16.4%, Character Customization 12.6%, RPG 11.1%

Explore a vast open world and crawl through dungeons in first person, then fight tactical turn-based battles from a top-down perspective. Guide your adventuring party through Archaelund, mankind's last frontier, and uncover its many secrets.

Why similar: Open World 23.2%, RPG 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Story Rich 9.3%, First-Person 7.7%

A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 34.1%, Open World 22.4%, Medieval 21%, RPG 20%, Pixel Graphics 2.4%

Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 34.7%, Exploration 14.4%, First-Person 13.8%, Story Rich 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Awaken as a soul from the Underworld. Discover who you are and explore an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Battle beasts and gods, or forge alliances with them. Die and be reborn in this adventure.

Why similar: Open World 30.8%, RPG 18.8%, Exploration 15.3%, Story Rich 12.4%, Action RPG 10.7%

Arcane Vale is an action packed open-world RPG. Embark on an adventure to discover a long-lost treasure in a vast and dangerous world.

Why similar: Open World 18.3%, RPG 15.8%, Medieval 15.4%, Exploration 11.1%, Action RPG 10.5%

Kromlech is an action-adventure RPG with rogue-lite elements, set in a dark fantasy world of swords and sorcery. Play as an adventurer whose quest for glory and gold takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself at the center of a world-ending calamity.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Open World 16.5%, Metroidvania 16.1%, Souls-like 15.3%, RPG 10.7%

Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.2%, Open World 21.7%, RPG 13.1%, Exploration 11.1%, Story Rich 10.5%

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: Open World 15.5%, RPG 13.5%, Character Customization 12%, Magic 11.5%, Exploration 10.3%

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: RPG 16.7%, Magic 16.2%, Open World 15.5%, Exploration 12.6%, Character Customization 12%

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.

Why similar: Open World 23%, Magic 22.8%, Character Customization 11.6%, RPG 10.9%, Exploration 7.1%

Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.2%, Souls-like 12.4%, RPG 12.4%, Character Customization 11.5%, First-Person 11.1%

Discover a thrilling world of adventure in Spire Horizon, an RPG open world game, where you embody a skeleton protagonist, explore a visually stunning world, engage in battles against formidable enemies, and traveling in search of a beloved wife.

Why similar: Open World 26%, RPG 17.2%, Magic 13.7%, Exploration 12.7%, Stylized 9.1%

A mysterious muse calls upon you to investigate a Large tower in an oneiric land.

Why similar: RPG 38.2%, 1990's 25.4%, Adventure 19.6%, 3D 10.7%, First-Person 6.1%

Mohrta is a nonlinear FPS adventure through the strange and otherworldly. Explore a vast selection of unique environments, slay an enormous cast of bizarre creatures, and upgrade your arsenal of multifaceted weapons.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 39.6%, Souls-like 24.7%, First-Person 12.3%, Stylized 9.5%, 3D 6.6%

Lawless Lands is a dark medieval role-playing game featuring a grim setting and innovative mechanics that allow players to delve into a low-fantasy, apocalyptic world of epic proportions. Defy and destroy the darkness that has taken hold over these Lawless Lands.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.5%, Open World 18%, Character Customization 13.2%, Medieval 11.2%, RPG 11%

YAR: Forgotten Throne is a story-driven open-world RPG. Choose the path of a Warrior, Volkhv, or Archer, and journey to the lands of Borea to uncover what is poisoning the forests and wildlife with darkness.

Why similar: Open World 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Magic 17.9%, Souls-like 13.7%, Action RPG 9.1%

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: Open World 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 17%, RPG 12.4%, Stylized 8.9%, Action RPG 8.4%