- #1 Fear & Hunger 2: Termina
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,853 reviews2022
Dev: Miro Haverinen
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
F&H 2: Termina is oppressive, relentless and hopeless. A mix of jRPG and Survival Horror. Turn-based combat meets resource management. 3 days to explore the wicked town of Prehevil and find out about its dark secrets. 3 days until the pale and sickly green moon rises at its apex. Termina is upon us!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.2%, JRPG 26.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, RPG 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the brutal, dark-fantasy atmosphere and uncompromising turn-based combat systems found in Felvidek.
- #2 Fear & Hunger
96% matchVery Positive94% of 21,858 reviews2019
Dev: Miro HaverinenPub: Happy Paintings
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Fear & Hunger is a horror dungeon crawler set in the dark and hopeless dungeons of fear and hunger. The game is a hybrid of survival horror and dungeon crawler genres with its influences ranging from Silent Hill to Nethack. There are roguelike elements to the game as well as a heavy foundation of a j-RPG.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 46.7%, RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, JRPG 11.4%, Atmospheric 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply unsettling RPG that mirrors the grim, surreal, and high-stakes nature of the seed game's world.
- #3 Hylics 2
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,483 reviews2020
Dev: Mason Lindroth
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.
Why similar: Surreal 34%, Turn-Based Combat 22.1%, RPG 20.6%, JRPG 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similarly surreal, dreamlike aesthetic paired with unique turn-based RPG mechanics.
- #4 Hylics
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,745 reviews2015
Dev: Mason Lindroth
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.
Why similar: Surreal 39.9%, RPG 16.8%, JRPG 14.2%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%, Atmospheric 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a foundational experience in abstract, surreal RPG design that aligns with the artistic vision of Felvidek.
- #5 1428: Shadows over Silesia
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 275 reviews2022
Dev: KUBI Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging battles and cunning stealth.
Why similar: Medieval 29.8%, Historical 27.8%, RPG 13.4%, Top-Down 12.3%, Linear 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the specific 15th-century historical setting and dark, medieval tone of the seed game.
- #6 Roadwarden
94% matchVery Positive94% of 5,039 reviews2022
Dev: Moral Anxiety StudioPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction.
Why similar: RPG 39.9%, Dark Fantasy 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Indie 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the atmospheric, text-heavy, and gritty medieval exploration that defines the setting of the seed game.
- #7 LISA: The Painful
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 15,051 reviews2014
Dev: Dingaling ProductionsPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 29.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The miserable journey of a broken man...
Why similar: JRPG 37.2%, RPG 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Atmospheric 11.1%, 2D 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dark, mature themes with a bizarre, surreal world and turn-based combat that feels tonally similar.
- #8 Pentiment
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,423 reviews2022
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.
Why similar: Historical 35.3%, Medieval 27.2%, Hand-drawn 22.9%, 2D 5.4%, Exploration 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, historically-grounded narrative experience with a unique, stylized art direction.
- #9 Dread Delusion
91% matchVery Positive90% of 5,082 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 37%, Medieval 24.1%, RPG 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Exploration 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG that leans into surreal world-building and exploration in a retro-inspired setting.
- #10 SIGNALIS
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 32,977 reviews2022
Dev: rose-enginePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.
Why similar: Atmospheric 83.7%, Singleplayer 16.3%
Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a striking retro-pixel aesthetic to tell a surreal, haunting story that resonates with the mood of Felvidek.
- #11 Lunacid
90% matchVery Positive91% of 11,105 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 53.6%, RPG 20%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Retro 5.4%, Combat 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that prioritizes atmospheric, dark fantasy exploration in a retro-styled environment.
- #12 Pathologic 2
89% matchVery Positive92% of 12,050 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: Surreal 43.2%, RPG 27.6%, Atmospheric 21.1%, Singleplayer 4.1%, Indie 4%
Why You'll Like It: An intensely atmospheric and oppressive game that excels at world-building and moral ambiguity.
- #13 Kingsvein
89% matchVery Positive92% of 301 reviews2024
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
Explore and reclaim the infested castle-city of Kingsvein! Ride into its depths on your trusty wyvern, and lead your customizable party of Knights and Mystics in deep tactical combat.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.6%, Medieval 22.8%, RPG 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Top-Down 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG with a dark fantasy setting that emphasizes party-based strategy and exploration.
- #14 OMORI
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 87,001 reviews2020
Dev: OMOCAT, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 21%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, RPG 18.4%, JRPG 18.2%, Atmospheric 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Blends psychological horror with traditional JRPG mechanics to create a deeply personal and surreal experience.
- #15 Krzyżacy - The Knights of the Cross
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 641 reviews2023
Dev: Olive Panda Studio
Windows
A story-driven deckbuilding RPG set in the history of Krzyżacy - The Knights of the Cross. Unlike traditional deckbuilders, the teammates you recruit decide the success or failure of battles. Fight the war against the Teutonic, or tackle roguelite runs in this strategic deckbuilder unlike any other.
Why similar: Medieval 33.1%, Historical 28.4%, RPG 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the historical conflict of the 15th century with a pixel-art style and RPG-strategy elements.
- #16 Mouthwashing
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 37,232 reviews2024
Dev: Wrong OrganPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching.
Why similar: Surreal 49.9%, Atmospheric 24.4%, Retro 10.1%, Indie 6.7%, Exploration 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, narrative-driven horror game that shares the dark, psychological weight found in the seed game.
- #17 FAITH: The Unholy Trinity
85% matchVery Positive95% of 8,643 reviews2022
Dev: Airdorf GamesPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 52%, Atmospheric 24.2%, Retro 13.5%, Indie 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a minimalist, retro aesthetic to deliver an incredibly atmospheric and unsettling horror experience.
- #18 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
86% matchVery Positive94% of 585 reviews2018
Dev: Kasey Ozymy
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
One day, Jimmy looked inside.
Why similar: RPG 42.3%, JRPG 28.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Indie 7.5%, Retro 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal JRPG that subverts genre tropes in a way that fans of Felvidek's unconventional narrative will appreciate.
- #19 Mundaun
86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,463 reviews2021
Dev: Hidden FieldsPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Mundaun is a lovingly hand-penciled horror tale set in a dark, secluded valley of The Alps. Explore various areas full of secrets to discover, survive hostile encounters, drive vehicles, fill your inventory, and solve a variety of handcrafted puzzles.
Why similar: Surreal 36.3%, Hand-drawn 35.6%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Exploration 5.4%, Stylized 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a hand-drawn, folk-horror aesthetic that perfectly matches the dark, atmospheric quality of the seed game.
- #20 Kingdoms of the Dump
83% matchVery Positive94% of 1,038 reviews2025
Dev: Roach Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A SNES styled JRPG set in a fantasy world of garbage, created by two janitors. Join Trash Can Knight, Dustin Binsley, as he fights his way through the Five and a Half Kingdoms of the Dump!
Why similar: JRPG 43.1%, RPG 27.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.4%, Retro 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled JRPG that features a unique, gritty world and character-driven narrative.
- #21 Infernax
84% matchVery Positive93% of 2,192 reviews2022
Dev: Berzerk StudioPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 35.1%, RPG 22%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, 2D 9%, Retro 6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines dark, gritty themes with retro pixel-art and RPG progression systems.
- #22 WORLD OF HORROR
82% matchVery Positive90% of 9,777 reviews2023
Dev: panstaszPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 32.8%, Pixel Graphics 23.2%, RPG 20.9%, Atmospheric 11.5%, 2D 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, pixel-art horror game that emphasizes dread and cosmic mystery in a turn-based format.
- #23 Labyrinth Of The Demon King
79% matchVery Positive92% of 2,115 reviews2025
Dev: J. R. HudepohlPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.1 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 38.5%, Medieval 28.5%, RPG 14.3%, Atmospheric 13%, Exploration 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes atmospheric horror and dark fantasy themes.
- #24 Knights of the Chalice
82% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2019
Dev: Heroic Fantasy Games Dot Com
Windows
Knights of the Chalice is a 2D RPG with turn-based combat. Create four Adventurers and embark on a bold journey to save the Land from Slavers, Demons, Dragons and other Evil Forces, as your Heroic Party progresses all the way from level 1 to level 20. The free Demo/Tutorial is a unique adventure.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 35.3%, RPG 24%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, 2D 10.7%, Exploration 6%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, party-based RPG that focuses on deep, turn-based combat and dark fantasy exploration.
- #25 UnderRail
81% matchVery Positive86% of 7,129 reviews2015
Dev: Stygian Software
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: RPG 42.8%, Turn-Based Combat 32.8%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Indie 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A complex, dark RPG that rewards careful exploration and strategic combat in a hostile, atmospheric world.
- #26 Path of Achra
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,170 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Path of Achra is a dark fantasy roguelike of the ancient earth, with a focus on streamlined controls and rapid hero customization. A "broken build sandbox." Fight through the deadly lands of Achra to reach the horrors of the Obelisk, and discover what lies beyond...
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.7%, Dark Fantasy 25.8%, RPG 16.6%, Medieval 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike RPG that offers deep character customization and a dark, abstract world.
- #27 Dark Elf Historia
80% matchVery Positive83% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: ONEONE1Pub: Shiravune
Windows
The former mercenary and dark elf Fornelia, battle-worn and looking for a place to die, saves a young man named Ruse from a monster attack. Follow the pair's life together in this Japanese indie RPG.
Why similar: JRPG 24%, Dark Fantasy 22.8%, Medieval 22.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.4%, Atmospheric 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy JRPG that focuses on story-rich progression and magic-based combat.
- #28 The Age of Decadence
81% matchVery Positive82% of 3,991 reviews2015
Dev: Iron Tower Studio
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.
Why similar: Medieval 28%, Turn-Based Combat 26.2%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, RPG 13.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, choice-driven RPG set in a gritty, low-fantasy world that values historical realism and consequence.
- #29 Look Outside
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,051 reviews2025
Dev: Francis CoulombePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Look Outside is a survival horror RPG set in a single apartment building. A mysterious event turns anyone who looks out the window into grotesque monsters, leaving the world in absolute chaos. Scavenge the building to seek food, supplies, and weapons while encountering strange characters.
Why similar: RPG 31.8%, Turn-Based Combat 29.4%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%, 2D 5.3%
- #30 FIGHT KNIGHT
77% matchVery Positive91% of 1,658 reviews2021
Dev: Team Sorcerobe
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
FIGHT KNIGHT is a first-person dungeon-brawler! Grid-based dungeon crawling meets action-packed real time enemy encounters. Fight your way through puzzles and enemies to save those trapped in the Tower's eternal night!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 39.5%, RPG 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, 2D 6%, Retro 5.5%
- #31 Breath of Death VII
79% matchVery Positive84% of 1,459 reviews2011
Dev: Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Resurrect the classic era of RPGs with the retro parody RPG, Breath of Death VII: The Beginning. Join Dem the Skeleton Knight, Sara the ghost historian, Lita the vampire techie, and Erik the zombie prince as they explore an undead world in search of the secrets of the past. Laugh! Cry! Laugh some more!
Why similar: JRPG 63.6%, RPG 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Retro 3.1%, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A satirical, retro-styled JRPG that captures the classic turn-based feel with a unique sense of humor.
- #32 Fight Life: Vanguard
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 146 reviews2026
Dev: StartImpulsePub: Two Cakes Studio
Windows
Engage in tactical turn-based combat, manage and upgrade each character, and strive to reclaim harmony in a world on the brink of oblivion. Take on the mantle of leadership as you guide a mercenary squad through perilous landscapes, selecting your comrades from a diverse pool of skilled recruits.
Why similar: Medieval 24.3%, Dark Fantasy 23%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, RPG 12.8%, Hand-drawn 9%
- #33 Spirit of Europe - Origins
78% matchVery Positive88% of 120 reviews2021
Dev: Predict Edumedia
Windows
An edutainment jRPG experience, spanning from ancient Greece to the 12th century European Renaissance, brimming with historically-accurate characters and events, experienced through two realms: of spirits, thoughts and emotions, and the material world.
Why similar: JRPG 29.3%, RPG 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Historical 15.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG that explores historical European themes through a tactical, turn-based lens.
- #34 Cruelty Squad
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,867 reviews2021
Dev: Consumer Softproducts
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world
Why similar: Surreal 88.7%, Retro 5.8%, Stylized 5.4%
- #35 Peripeteia
74% matchVery Positive86% of 3,098 reviews2025
Dev: Ninth Exodus
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
You are Marie, a cyborg mercenary dropped into the rot of a post-Soviet city of corruption and opportunity. Shoot, sneak, hack, climb or talk your way through alt-history cyberpunk Poland in an immersive sim where every problem has multiple solutions and every rooftop is reachable.
Why similar: RPG 50.8%, Atmospheric 32.7%, Exploration 10%, Singleplayer 6.5%
- #36 Esoteric Ebb
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,711 reviews2026
Dev: Christoffer BodegårdPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Esoteric Ebb is a single-player CRPG inspired by the freedom of tabletop adventures. Unravel a political conspiracy with your goblin sidekick. Roll dice in tense encounters. Become a cleric of legends or completely ruin the campaign.
Why similar: RPG 36.5%, Hand-drawn 36.1%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Exploration 5.2%, Singleplayer 4.9%
- #37 Psychopomp GOLD
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,108 reviews2024
Dev: Fading Club
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Psychopomp is BACK. The catacombs stretch down farther than ever before. Your entire life has been a lie. Delve into the depths, and discover the horrors that lie below. More realms, more modes, more secrets. An ancient voice calls to you from the center of the earth. Will you answer it?
Why similar: Surreal 65.9%, Atmospheric 23.6%, Combat 6.5%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #38 Moonring
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,415 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 28.2%, Medieval 28%, RPG 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.1%, Atmospheric 5.3%
- #39 Knights of Pen and Paper 2
77% matchVery Positive87% of 2,847 reviews2015
Dev: Kyy GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!
Why similar: RPG 55.9%, Pixel Graphics 25%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%, Indie 4.8%, 2D 3.3%
- #40 Gloomwood
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,190 reviews2022
Dev: Dillon RogersPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.0 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: Atmospheric 52.3%, Retro 18.5%, Exploration 17.9%, Singleplayer 11.4%
- #41 Metal Garden
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,763 reviews2025
Dev: Tinerasoft
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Travel through an overgrown megastructure, and discover what lies beyond it. Metal Garden is a short, atmospheric singleplayer FPS game.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 32.7%, Atmospheric 29.8%, Combat 16.9%, Exploration 8.5%, Singleplayer 6.5%
- #42 LEGIE
76% matchVery Positive89% of 203 reviews2017
Dev: Spytihněv
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
A hybrid of adventure game and classic grid-based dungeon crawler, set in the medieval Czech town of Jilemnice and its hilly surroundings.
Why similar: Medieval 36.4%, Historical 21.8%, RPG 19.3%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Retro 4.1%
- #43 Drova - Forsaken Kin
71% matchVery Positive94% of 9,474 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 15.4 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: Dark Fantasy 30.5%, RPG 28.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, 2D 9.8%, Exploration 6.1%
- #44 Northern Journey
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,602 reviews2021
Dev: Slid Studio
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 47%, Atmospheric 21%, Linear 13.6%, Retro 7.7%, Exploration 6.3%
- #45 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
70% matchVery Positive94% of 185,531 reviews2025
Dev: Warhorse StudiosPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 55.8 hrsMean: 75.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.
Why similar: Medieval 40.9%, RPG 21.3%, Historical 20.7%, Combat 8%, Atmospheric 6%
- #46 Ekorella Vol 1
71% matchVery Positive100% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Rockmaker TeamPub: ZNT Productions
Windows
A turn-based RPG set in a fantastic society of plants and animals. Fight against monsters and visit exotic places that have their unique culture and history. Beware of what lurks in the darkness...
Why similar: JRPG 24.8%, Surreal 20.1%, RPG 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Top-Down 10.7%
- #47 Critters for Sale
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,793 reviews2021
Dev: Sonoshee
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Experience death from the comfort of your seat.
Why similar: Surreal 93.3%, Indie 6.7%
- #48 Arctic Eggs
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,844 reviews2024
Dev: The Water MuseumPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Eggs: perfection in two parts. The simple whites. The sublime yolk. Each the lesser without its partner. Chorus and verse. A symphony of flavor. The catchy tune reminding us of warm baths and late-night movies. The elevator music to whatever lies beyond.
Why similar: Surreal 67.2%, Atmospheric 24.3%, Exploration 8.5%
- #49 Psycho Patrol R
69% matchVery Positive88% of 2,141 reviews2025
Dev: Consumer Softproducts
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
FPS/mecha hybrid europolice sim with emphasis on interacting with NPCs and different gameplay systems.
Why similar: RPG 77.4%, Stylized 22.6%
- #50 The Secret of Varonis
70% matchVery Positive99% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Wombat Logic
Windows · Mac
An indie Gameboy-style RPG. Build a party from four unique races and unravel the mystery of Varonis through challenging old-school turn-based combat.
Why similar: RPG 25%, JRPG 23%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #51 Crow Country
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,583 reviews2024
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…
Why similar: RPG 38.9%, Retro 16.4%, Exploration 16%, Indie 11.7%, Stylized 9.5%
- #52 Lucid Blocks
66% matchVery Positive94% of 4,217 reviews2026
Dev: Lucy B. Locks
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Explore, build, and survive in a cryptic expanse oozing with dreamlike oddities and esoteric critters.
Why similar: Surreal 57.2%, Atmospheric 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Exploration 4.9%
- #53 Small Saga
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,145 reviews2023
Dev: Darya Noghani
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Beneath the streets of London, an angry mouse seeks revenge against the god who stole his tail. An epic RPG of miniature proportions!
Why similar: JRPG 22.6%, Turn-Based Combat 19.9%, Medieval 16.7%, RPG 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
- #54 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
68% matchVery Positive94% of 1,163 reviews2024
Dev: Lori Vornoy
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.1 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: Surreal 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 25.6%, Medieval 24.2%, RPG 14.7%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #55 Beyond Citadel
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,320 reviews2025
Dev: doekuramori
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 68%, Pixel Graphics 32%
- #56 Hero King Quest: Peacemaker Prologue
70% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Sounding Stone / 老奉毊
Windows
A short "classic" JRPG. Play the role of the Dark Lord's sister, slay the Hero King, and take the first step in conquering humankind.
Why similar: Medieval 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, JRPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15.1%, RPG 9.4%
- #57 Mohrta
66% matchVery Positive92% of 1,410 reviews2025
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 65.5%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Combat 10%, Stylized 4.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #58 CULTIC
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,404 reviews2022
Dev: Jasozz GamesPub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36.9%, Retro 21.4%, Combat 18.6%, Stylized 8.9%, Indie 7.8%
- #59 VED
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: KaraclanPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
VED is a story-driven, hand-drawn RPG with a unique turn-based combat system and roguelite elements. Set in two different worlds, VED tells the story of Cyrus, a young hero who sets out on a quest to become a master of sword and magic, and save everything he knows from destruction.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.3%, Dark Fantasy 24.1%, Hand-drawn 23.1%, RPG 17.2%, 2D 6.4%
- #60 SKALD: Against the Black Priory
66% matchVery Positive94% of 3,552 reviews2024
Dev: High North Studios ASPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.9 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 42.3%, Atmospheric 22%, RPG 22%, Exploration 8%, Singleplayer 5.7%