- #1 Lunacid
97% matchVery Positive91% of 11,609 reviews2023
Dev: KIRA LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 32.1%, First-Person 14.2%, Souls-like 12.6%, RPG 11.8%, Metroidvania 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Like Dread Delusion, it embraces a retro 3D dark fantasy aesthetic with heavy emphasis on atmospheric exploration and esoteric secrets.
- #2 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
96% matchVery Positive88% of 35,767 reviews2025
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 27.9 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 22.9%, Open World 20.4%, RPG 12.1%, Character Customization 10.4%, First-Person 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Shares a grim, Arthurian-inspired dark fantasy open world where your choices shape a decaying reality.
- #3 Blood West
96% matchVery Positive90% of 6,740 reviews2023
Dev: HyperstrangePub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 31.4%, Souls-like 20.1%, 1990's 17.9%, RPG 16.5%, First-Person 14.1%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the eerie, supernatural atmosphere and immersive first-person exploration found in Dread Delusion.
- #4 Monomyth
95% matchVery Positive92% of 640 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.
Why similar: Open World 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, First-Person 12.9%, Character Customization 12.7%, RPG 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person immersive sim and dungeon crawler that mirrors classic CRPG mechanics and exploratory depth.
- #5 Northern Journey
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,722 reviews2021
Dev: Slid Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 26.6%, Exploration 20.4%, First-Person 19.2%, Fantasy 13.4%, Adventure 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly eccentric, atmospheric first-person journey through a bizarre, handcrafted fantasy wilderness.
- #6 Gedonia
93% matchVery Positive87% of 3,971 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 24.2%, Magic 15.5%, RPG 13.9%, Medieval 13.2%, Character Customization 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie open-world RPG that channels classic freedom of choice and build variety akin to old-school titles.
- #7 Arx Fatalis
94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,650 reviews2007
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 26.9%, RPG 25.5%, First-Person 15.1%, Magic 7.5%, Fantasy 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person RPG featuring deep environmental interaction and a rich underground dark fantasy setting.
- #8 Drova - Forsaken Kin
91% matchVery Positive94% of 9,786 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.8 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: Open World 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Souls-like 12.9%, RPG 12.1%, Character Customization 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A grim, hand-crafted RPG inspired by classic gothic titles with heavy emphasis on exploration and harsh choices.
- #9 GRAVEN
92% matchMixed53% of 1,532 reviews2024
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 28.1%, RPG 14.7%, First-Person 13.7%, Exploration 13%, Story Rich 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a retro-styled dark fantasy aesthetic and first-person exploratory gameplay reminiscent of classic immersive sims.
- #10 Verho - Curse of Faces
90% matchVery Positive92% of 1,362 reviews2025
Dev: Kasur GamesPub: CobraTekku Games
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 18.9%, Souls-like 14.7%, 1990's 11.1%, Metroidvania 10.1%, Magic 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy dungeon crawler focused on intense atmospheric exploration and souls-like combat.
- #11 Hand of Doom
91% matchVery Positive87% of 345 reviews2023
Dev: Torple DookPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 20.2%, RPG 15.6%, Magic 12.7%, First-Person 11.4%, Exploration 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled indie RPG that blends dark fantasy atmosphere with old-school exploration.
- #12 Outward Definitive Edition
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 31,430 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 40%, RPG 26.3%, Souls-like 16.4%, Exploration 7.5%, Fantasy 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a rugged, unhandheld open-world RPG experience focused on true exploration and survival.
- #13 Avowed
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,289 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 16.8%, Open World 15%, Character Customization 13.2%, RPG 12.6%, First-Person 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a vibrant yet perilous first-person fantasy RPG experience centered around magic, story, and exploration.
- #14 Witchfire
86% matchVery Positive91% of 17,945 reviews2024
Dev: The Astronauts
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.7%, Souls-like 19%, RPG 12.9%, Character Customization 12.5%, First-Person 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dark fantasy exploration with first-person action in a mysterious, occult-tinged world.
- #15 Codex Lost
88% matchMostly Positive72% of 81 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: Dark Fantasy 17%, Open World 14.6%, Souls-like 13.7%, Magic 9.2%, Medieval 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy open-world action RPG that challenges players with difficult exploration and deep lore.
- #16 Risen
89% matchVery Positive89% of 10,860 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 30.9%, RPG 23.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Magic 7.2%, Exploration 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world RPG with a gritty fantasy setting and faction-based choices that shape your journey.
- #17 The Lantern of the Laughless Saint
85% matchVery Positive90% of 1,649 reviews2026
Dev: NerveLabs
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: RPG 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Open World 11.7%, First-Person 11.2%, Action RPG 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D first-person adventure RPG with a focus on dark occult mysteries.
- #18 Dreamspring
86% matchVery Positive92% of 53 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: Dark Fantasy 24.4%, Souls-like 17.3%, RPG 12.8%, Open World 10.7%, First-Person 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric dark fantasy indie RPG that leans into moody exploration and narrative choice.
- #19 Devil Spire Falls
84% matchVery Positive95% of 1,132 reviews2025
Dev: Ithiro Sumi
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 21.3%, Open World 21.1%, Souls-like 14.1%, Character Customization 12.6%, First-Person 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An early access action RPG featuring open-world exploration and immersive sim elements.
- #20 Pathologic 2
84% matchVery Positive92% of 12,223 reviews2019
Dev: Ice-Pick LodgePub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 30.6%, RPG 23.3%, Story Rich 23.1%, First-Person 15.4%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric, story-rich weird-fiction world where choices carry heavy consequences in a doomed settlement.
- #21 The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker
83% matchVery Positive83% of 972 reviews2024
Dev: Olipa Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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: Open World 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Medieval 11.9%, RPG 11.1%, Magic 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure RPG steeped in magical lore and nostalgic exploration.
- #22 Memoirium
81% matchVery Positive93% of 96 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: Dark Fantasy 23.5%, Souls-like 21.1%, Medieval 10.5%, RPG 10.1%, Exploration 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark atmospheric souls-like game with a striking visual style and single-player focus.
- #23 Bleak Faith: Forsaken
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,004 reviews2023
Dev: Archangel Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 25.2%, Open World 22.1%, RPG 15.2%, Exploration 10.9%, Action RPG 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark atmospheric action RPG featuring a vast, ruined open world to explore.
- #24 Pale Coins
81% matchVery Positive93% of 330 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: Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Open World 16.6%, Souls-like 14.2%, RPG 9.5%, Character Customization 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like open-world action RPG focused on atmospheric discovery and challenging combat.
- #25 Exiled Kingdoms
82% matchVery Positive90% of 1,146 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 33.8%, Open World 32.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Story Rich 7.9%, Fantasy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A traditional top-down RPG offering a sprawling open world brimming with secrets and choice-driven quests.
- #26 Lucid Blocks
77% matchVery Positive93% of 5,003 reviews2026
Dev: Lucy B. Locks
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Explore, build, and survive in a cryptic expanse oozing with dreamlike oddities and esoteric critters.
Why similar: Open World 38%, First-Person 17.1%, Exploration 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11%, 3D 8.7%
- #27 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
77% matchVery Positive94% of 1,235 reviews2024
Dev: Lori Vornoy
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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%, Medieval 17.7%, RPG 16.8%, First-Person 15.5%, 3D 8%
- #28 Naudrion: Fall of The Empire
80% matchMixed66% of 110 reviews2020
Dev: Aleksey Skvortsov
Windows
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 25.8%, Magic 18%, Medieval 15.6%, Character Customization 12.1%, Exploration 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic open-world fantasy RPG centered around magic and exploration.
- #29 Fatekeeper
75% matchVery Positive80% of 11,030 reviews2026
Dev: ParaglacialPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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: Dark Fantasy 24.7%, Magic 14.2%, RPG 12.6%, First-Person 12.2%, Medieval 10.5%
- #30 The Moon Hell
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 175 reviews2023
Dev: A.M. Team
Windows
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 26.6%, RPG 16.1%, Magic 15.7%, Medieval 12.8%, Action RPG 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action RPG featuring hack-and-slash combat and atmospheric exploration.
- #31 The Altered Lands
79% matchMixed62% of 55 reviews2021
Dev: VoidCompiler
Windows
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 18.4%, Souls-like 18.3%, Open World 16.3%, RPG 10.4%, Magic 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult souls-like action game set in a grim, unforgiving environment.
- #32 SKALD: Against the Black Priory
75% matchVery Positive94% of 3,660 reviews2024
Dev: High North Studios ASPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 22.4%, Magic 15%, Exploration 14.9%, Character Customization 13.5%, Story Rich 12.7%
- #33 Death Trash
76% matchVery Positive92% of 3,724 reviews2021
Dev: Crafting Legends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 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: Open World 18.1%, Souls-like 15.4%, Character Customization 11.6%, Exploration 10.9%, RPG 10.6%
- #34 Kingsgrave
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 648 reviews2024
Dev: Egg or Chicken GamesPub: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 15.6%, Metroidvania 13.7%, Open World 11%, Magic 9.8%, RPG 9.3%
- #35 Labyrinth Of The Demon King
74% matchVery Positive92% of 2,256 reviews2025
Dev: J. R. HudepohlPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 31.7%, Medieval 14.8%, First-Person 14.7%, RPG 11.6%, Exploration 10.3%
- #36 SpellMaster: The Saga
78% matchMixed41% of 471 reviews2022
Dev: Spellbook CreationsPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 17.8%, Open World 16.2%, Magic 12.8%, Medieval 12.7%, RPG 9%
Why You'll Like It: A medieval fantasy action RPG centered around magic development and world exploration.
- #37 The Memory of Eldurim
79% matchMostly Negative39% of 250 reviews2014
Dev: Liminal Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 31%
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 40.8%, RPG 40.4%, Fantasy 9.9%, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: An indie open-world fantasy RPG emphasizing unguided exploration and survival.
- #38 Colossus - Eternal Blight
72% matchVery Positive96% of 110 reviews2026
Dev: RUSTIC PANDA GAMES LLCPub: LevelUpGaming
Windows
Your brother is corrupted. The Blight is spreading. Only you can stop it. Colossus is an atmospheric pixel action-adventure where you master precise combat, explore a vast dark fantasy world, and make choices that permanently scar the kingdom of Eireos.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Metroidvania 14.4%, Souls-like 13.7%, Magic 10.9%, RPG 9.3%
- #39 Of Ash and Steel
73% matchMixed66% of 7,038 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, RPG 14.5%, Action RPG 11.3%, Open World 10.6%
- #40 FOUNTAINS
73% matchVery Positive83% of 519 reviews2024
Dev: John PywellPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of this war-torn empire and escape your captors. Carve your way through a gritty souls-like RPG set in a sprawling, interconnected world.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Metroidvania 15.7%, Souls-like 15.4%, Open World 14.4%, RPG 8.9%
- #41 Disillusion
74% matchVery Positive94% of 997 reviews2021
Dev: Disillusion Dev
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
A mysterious muse calls upon you to investigate a Large tower in an oneiric land.
Why similar: RPG 38.9%, 1990's 25%, Adventure 19.7%, 3D 10.4%, First-Person 6%
- #42 Tyrant's Realm
73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,095 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: Dark Fantasy 23.2%, Souls-like 17.4%, 1990's 15.5%, Medieval 14.2%, RPG 12.7%
- #43 Ember Seeker
72% matchVery Positive92% of 98 reviews2026
Dev: Lehti E.
Windows
An atmospheric exploration game set in a Dark Fantasy world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilisation and uncover it's forgotten past through a short nonlinear story with timeless retro graphics.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.5%, Exploration 12.9%, Adventure 11%, First-Person 10.3%, Medieval 8.8%
- #44 Runehaven
71% matchVery Positive92% of 120 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: Dark Fantasy 21.3%, Open World 17.5%, Magic 16.3%, Character Customization 12.3%, RPG 11.3%
- #45 The Doors That Led to Nowhere
71% matchVery Positive92% of 105 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 22.3%, Metroidvania 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Souls-like 13.3%, Adventure 10.5%
- #46 Cursemark
70% matchVery Positive87% of 653 reviews2026
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.7%, Souls-like 16%, Open World 13.4%, Magic 10.6%, Exploration 9.4%
- #47 Gloomwood
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,461 reviews2022
Dev: Dillon RogersPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 53.1%, Exploration 46.9%
- #48 Sands of Aura
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 853 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.6%, Souls-like 18.4%, Open World 13.3%, Action RPG 9.2%, Exploration 8.7%
- #49 Moonring
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,467 reviews2023
Dev: Fluttermind, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 33.5%, Open World 23%, Medieval 20.9%, RPG 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%
- #50 Archaelund
70% matchVery Positive84% of 424 reviews2024
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows
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 23.5%, RPG 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Story Rich 9.3%, First-Person 7.6%
- #51 Svarog's Dream
68% matchVery Positive90% of 908 reviews2023
Dev: VI Game Forge
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 31%, RPG 18.8%, Exploration 15%, Story Rich 12.2%, Action RPG 10.9%
- #52 Darkwood
68% matchVery Positive95% of 25,035 reviews2017
Dev: Acid Wizard StudioPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 25.6%, Open World 22.1%, RPG 13.2%, Exploration 11.1%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #53 Kromlech
67% matchMixed68% of 160 reviews2026
Dev: Perun Creative
Windows
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 16.9%, Open World 16.8%, Metroidvania 16.2%, Souls-like 15.5%, RPG 10.8%
- #54 Arcane Vale
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 172 reviews2022
Dev: Dynamic Zero
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 18.8%, RPG 15.8%, Medieval 15%, Exploration 10.9%, Action RPG 10.6%
- #55 Hogwarts Legacy
65% matchVery Positive90% of 374,289 reviews2023
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 44.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 23.5%, Magic 22.5%, Character Customization 11.3%, RPG 11%, Exploration 7%
- #56 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 70,414 reviews2025
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 17.0 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
Why similar: Open World 24.3%, RPG 17.1%, Character Customization 11.9%, Exploration 9%, First-Person 8.7%
- #57 Mohrta
64% matchVery Positive92% of 1,576 reviews2025
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 39.1%, Souls-like 25.1%, First-Person 12.5%, Stylized 9.3%, 3D 6.5%
- #58 Entropy
64% matchVery Positive95% of 313 reviews2026
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Entropy is a tactical turn-based RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Assemble your party of mercenaries and forge your own path towards an expedition into hell to stop the demonic incursion. Choices you make along the way will determine the fate of your world.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30%, Magic 16.1%, Medieval 13.9%, RPG 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #59 Hedon Bloodrite
68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,963 reviews2019
Dev: Zan_HedonDev
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 34.2%, Exploration 14.5%, First-Person 13.8%, Story Rich 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
- #60 Devil Spire
67% matchVery Positive86% 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: Dark Fantasy 24.8%, Souls-like 12.7%, RPG 12.6%, Character Customization 11.3%, First-Person 11%
