- #1 Lunacid
97% matchVery Positive91% of 10,657 reviews2023
Dev: KIRA LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 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: Dark Fantasy 32.3%, First-Person 14.3%, Souls-like 12.6%, RPG 11.5%, Metroidvania 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This first-person dungeon crawler perfectly captures the retro, surreal, and melancholic atmosphere found in Dread Delusion.
- #2 Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
96% matchVery Positive88% of 29,168 reviews2025
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 14.5 hrsMean: 26.3 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 23.3%, Open World 19.8%, RPG 11.5%, Character Customization 11%, First-Person 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, open-world fantasy RPG that emphasizes first-person exploration and meaningful narrative choices.
- #3 Monomyth
96% matchVery Positive92% of 594 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Character Customization 13.3%, First-Person 12.9%, RPG 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive first-person dungeon crawler that focuses on environmental interaction and deep RPG systems.
- #4 Drova - Forsaken Kin
94% 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: Open World 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Souls-like 13.1%, RPG 11.8%, Character Customization 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, dark-fantasy RPG that emphasizes player choice and a grounded, gritty world.
- #5 Hand of Doom
95% matchVery Positive88% of 310 reviews2023
Dev: Torple DookPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 20.6%, RPG 15.3%, Magic 12.9%, First-Person 11.5%, Exploration 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled dark fantasy RPG that leans heavily into the occult and eerie world-building.
- #6 Blood West
94% matchVery Positive90% of 5,888 reviews2023
Dev: HyperstrangePub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 30.9%, Souls-like 20.1%, 1990's 18.4%, RPG 16.4%, First-Person 14.2%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person open-world RPG with a dark, gritty atmosphere and strong emphasis on stealth and exploration.
- #7 Arx Fatalis
93% matchVery Positive88% of 2,481 reviews2007
Dev: Arkane Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.2 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 27.3%, RPG 25.2%, First-Person 15%, Magic 7.7%, Fantasy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person RPG that excels at creating a dense, underground world filled with secrets and magic.
- #8 GRAVEN
92% matchMixed54% of 1,475 reviews2024
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 28.6%, RPG 14.4%, First-Person 13.7%, Exploration 13.1%, Story Rich 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy first-person shooter with strong exploration elements and a distinct retro-inspired aesthetic.
- #9 Codex Lost
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 68 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 17.4%, Open World 14.3%, Souls-like 13.7%, Magic 9.3%, Medieval 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging dark fantasy action-RPG that focuses on exploration within a mysterious and decaying landscape.
- #10 Gloomwood
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,888 reviews2022
Dev: Dillon RogersPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.8 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 53.2%, Exploration 46.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct retro-aesthetic and immersive-sim gameplay that mirrors the tense, exploratory nature of Dread Delusion.
- #11 Pale Coins
90% matchVery Positive94% of 265 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 17.8%, Open World 16.1%, Souls-like 14.2%, Character Customization 9.5%, RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that provides a sprawling, dark world for players to explore with a focus on character progression.
- #12 Verho - Curse of Faces
89% matchVery Positive94% of 985 reviews2025
Dev: Kasur GamesPub: CobraTekku Games
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 19.1%, Souls-like 14.6%, 1990's 11.2%, Metroidvania 10.1%, Magic 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that leans into dark fantasy themes and atmospheric exploration.
- #13 FOUNTAINS
89% matchVery Positive84% of 443 reviews2024
Dev: John Pywell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Metroidvania 15.5%, Souls-like 15.2%, Open World 10%, RPG 9%
Why You'll Like It: A souls-like RPG that captures the sense of isolation and discovery in a cryptic, interconnected world.
- #14 Northern Journey
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,514 reviews2021
Dev: Slid Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 27.2%, Exploration 20.4%, First-Person 19.3%, Fantasy 13.3%, Adventure 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal first-person adventure that prioritizes strange, atmospheric exploration in a unique fantasy world.
- #15 Pathologic 2
87% matchVery Positive92% of 11,869 reviews2019
Dev: Ice-Pick LodgePub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.4 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 30.2%, Story Rich 23.3%, RPG 23.2%, First-Person 15.6%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply unsettling, choice-driven experience that captures the oppressive and dark atmosphere of a dying world.
- #16 Gedonia
86% matchVery Positive87% of 3,849 reviews2022
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.9 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 23.6%, Magic 15.6%, RPG 13.7%, Medieval 13.6%, Character Customization 12%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that allows for significant character customization and freedom of exploration.
- #17 Sands of Aura
86% 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: Dark Fantasy 23.1%, Souls-like 18.3%, Open World 12.9%, Action RPG 8.8%, Exploration 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG set in a shattered world that rewards exploration and discovery.
- #18 Death Trash
85% matchVery Positive93% of 3,662 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: Open World 17.7%, Souls-like 15.5%, Character Customization 12%, Exploration 11%, RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, post-apocalyptic RPG that features deep player choice and a unique, dark aesthetic.
- #19 Bleak Faith: Forsaken
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,826 reviews2023
Dev: Archangel Studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 25.4%, Open World 21.8%, RPG 15.2%, Exploration 11.1%, Action RPG 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: An expansive dark fantasy world that emphasizes exploration and challenging combat in a desolate environment.
- #20 Devil Spire Falls
82% matchVery Positive96% of 478 reviews2025
Dev: Ithiro Sumi
Windows · Linux
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 21.8%, Open World 20.3%, Souls-like 14.6%, Character Customization 13%, First-Person 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive-sim action-RPG that emphasizes procedural exploration and dark fantasy themes.
- #21 The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker
82% matchVery Positive86% of 835 reviews2024
Dev: Olipa Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 18.9%, RPG 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Magic 12.4%, Adventure 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy RPG that focuses on crafting, exploration, and uncovering secrets in an open world.
- #22 Exiled Kingdoms
83% matchVery Positive90% of 1,099 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 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 34.2%, Open World 31.8%, Adventure 11.7%, Story Rich 8%, Fantasy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style open-world RPG that focuses on exploration and character development in a dangerous fantasy setting.
- #23 The Altered Lands
84% matchMixed63% of 52 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 18.8%, Souls-like 18.3%, Open World 15.9%, RPG 10.2%, Magic 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-RPG that focuses on navigating a difficult, atmospheric world.
- #24 Hyper Light Breaker
81% matchMixed56% of 3,924 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 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: Open World 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, RPG 12.4%, Stylized 9.1%, Action RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a striking visual style and an emphasis on exploring a ruined, mysterious world.
- #25 Kingsgrave
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 598 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 16%, Metroidvania 13.6%, Open World 10.8%, Magic 10%, Medieval 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that focuses on exploration and restoring a ruined kingdom in a dark fantasy world.
- #26 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
79% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2026
Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
Windows
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 16.6%, Metroidvania 16.2%, Souls-like 15.3%, Exploration 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania-inspired open-world game that features a rich, dark fantasy setting.
- #27 VOIN
78% 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: Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Souls-like 16.2%, Open World 15.8%, Medieval 10.8%, RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-RPG that features dark fantasy elements and exploration-focused gameplay.
- #28 Lucid Blocks
77% matchVery Positive94% of 2,772 reviews2026
Dev: Lucy B. Locks
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Explore, build, and survive in a cryptic expanse oozing with dreamlike oddities and esoteric critters.
Why similar: Open World 36.6%, First-Person 17.7%, Exploration 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, 3D 9.2%
- #29 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
77% 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: Dark Fantasy 30.2%, Medieval 17.9%, RPG 16.5%, First-Person 15.5%, 3D 8.1%
- #30 Kromlech
78% matchMixed69% of 126 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 17.4%, Open World 16.4%, Metroidvania 16.1%, Souls-like 15.6%, RPG 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that blends dark fantasy themes with challenging combat and exploration.
- #31 SpellMaster: The Saga
80% matchMixed41% of 469 reviews2022
Dev: Spellbook CreationsPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 15.8%, Medieval 13%, Magic 12.9%, RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that centers on magic and exploration within a medieval fantasy setting.
- #32 The Doors That Led to Nowhere
76% 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 22%, Metroidvania 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Souls-like 13.4%, Adventure 10.3%
- #33 Spire Horizon
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 225 reviews2024
Dev: Mendoka
Windows
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 25.9%, RPG 17.2%, Magic 13.8%, Exploration 12.7%, Stylized 9.3%
- #34 The Memory of Eldurim
79% matchMostly Negative39% of 249 reviews2014
Dev: Liminal Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 32%
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: RPG 40.6%, Open World 40.5%, Fantasy 10%, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that emphasizes freedom and exploration in a vast fantasy landscape.
- #35 Selfloss
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 267 reviews2024
Dev: Goodwin GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Selfloss is an emotional exploration game filled with rich lore, set in a whale-worshipping, Slavic-inspired world. Embark on the journey of the healer, Kazimir, and his magical staff as he fights a mysterious Miasma in search of a ritual to cure his wounded soul.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.6%, Metroidvania 12.4%, Magic 11%, Medieval 9.8%, Exploration 7.8%
- #36 Afallon
73% matchVery Positive80% of 116 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: Open World 15.4%, RPG 13.5%, Character Customization 12.1%, Magic 11.5%, Exploration 10.3%
- #37 The Moon Hell
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 172 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 27.1%, Magic 15.8%, RPG 15.8%, Medieval 13%, Action RPG 10.2%
- #38 Arcane Vale
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Dynamic Zero
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 15.6%, Exploration 11.2%, Action RPG 10.4%
- #39 Disillusion
73% matchVery Positive94% of 907 reviews2021
Dev: Disillusion Dev
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A mysterious muse calls upon you to investigate a Large tower in an oneiric land.
Why similar: RPG 38.5%, 1990's 25.1%, Adventure 20%, 3D 10.7%, First-Person 5.7%
- #40 Of Ash and Steel
71% 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: Medieval 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, RPG 14.3%, Action RPG 10.9%, Open World 10.2%
- #41 Naudrion: Fall of The Empire
75% matchMixed65% of 109 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 25.1%, Magic 18.3%, Medieval 15.9%, Character Customization 12.5%, Exploration 6.4%
- #42 Archaelund
72% matchVery Positive84% of 389 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%, RPG 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Story Rich 9.4%, First-Person 7.7%
- #43 Darkwood
71% matchVery Positive95% of 23,842 reviews2017
Dev: Acid Wizard StudioPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.8 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 26.2%, Open World 21.6%, RPG 13.1%, Exploration 11.1%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #44 Svarog's Dream
70% matchVery Positive90% of 802 reviews2023
Dev: VI Game Forge
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 15.4%, Story Rich 12.5%, Action RPG 10.5%
- #45 Wild West and Wizards
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 387 reviews2020
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 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: Open World 20.5%, RPG 16%, Magic 15.5%, Character Customization 10.7%, First-Person 8.5%
- #46 Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,542 reviews2024
Dev: Gamera Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21%, Souls-like 16.8%, Open World 15.3%, Magic 11.1%, RPG 9.5%
- #47 Void Memory
72% matchMixed67% of 230 reviews2017
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?
Why similar: RPG 24.4%, Metroidvania 21.5%, Souls-like 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Adventure 10.2%
- #48 Anima Gate of Memories: I&II Remaster
67% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Anima ProjectPub: Anima Publishing
Windows
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Metroidvania 11.8%, RPG 10.8%, Magic 10.7%, Souls-like 10.6%
- #49 Hell is Us
66% matchVery Positive87% of 5,146 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Open World 12.6%, RPG 12.3%, Story Rich 10.5%
- #50 Deepening Fire
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 628 reviews2023
Dev: VeryBigDogPub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle
Why similar: Metroidvania 17%, Souls-like 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Open World 13.8%, Exploration 9.3%
- #51 Onirike
70% matchVery Positive85% of 74 reviews2021
Dev: DevilishGames
Windows · Mac
Onirike is an original 3D adventure, puzzle and platformer video game which takes place in an intricate open world, designed with a non-linear narrative and presented with a peculiar audio-visual aesthetic.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 33.5%, Open World 27%, Exploration 14.9%, Story Rich 9.6%, Adventure 8.1%
- #52 Deep Despair 2
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 90 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: Open World 34.9%, RPG 20.1%, Exploration 15.4%, Action RPG 12.4%, Adventure 9.5%
- #53 Powerlust
67% 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: Dark Fantasy 35.3%, Open World 27.3%, RPG 17.5%, Action RPG 12.6%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #54 Dungeons & Darkness
71% 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 26%, Magic 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Medieval 10.5%, Character Customization 10.1%
- #55 Mask of Mists
69% matchVery Positive84% of 219 reviews2020
Dev: 9 Eyes Game Studio
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Mask of Mists is an action-adventure game in a first-person view in which you are immersed in exploring the world full of magic and dangers!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Open World 22.7%, Magic 13.6%, Exploration 12.3%, First-Person 11.8%
- #56 Eldritchvania
67% matchVery Positive85% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: DeathCount Games
Windows
Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Exploration 22.2%, Story Rich 13.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #57 Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King
68% matchMixed67% of 764 reviews2021
Dev: Redlock Studio
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The old world is gone, lost with the disappearance of the King. Reforge reality in this dark action RPG through skill-based combat, innovative open-world platforming and the testimonies of survivors… some more trustworthy than others. Are you ready, Wanderer?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.6%, RPG 27.4%, Adventure 13.4%, Exploration 11.6%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #58 Erenshor
64% matchVery Positive94% of 1,902 reviews2025
Dev: Burgee Media
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 16.5%, Magic 16.3%, Open World 15.5%, Exploration 12.7%, Character Customization 12.2%
- #59 Lawless Lands
68% matchVery Positive88% of 114 reviews2020
Dev: Corrosive Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 17.8%, Character Customization 13.3%, Medieval 11.3%, RPG 11%