- #1 Fear & Hunger 2: Termina
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,176 reviews2022
Dev: Miro Haverinen
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 27.5%, JRPG 26.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, RPG 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal, dark-fantasy JRPG that matches the punishing difficulty and oppressive atmosphere found in Felvidek.
- #2 Fear & Hunger
96% matchVery Positive94% of 21,050 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: RPGMaker 34.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 31.1%, RPG 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, JRPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly uncompromising and dark RPG experience with a distinct, grim visual identity.
- #3 Hylics 2
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,405 reviews2020
Dev: Mason Lindroth
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.
Why similar: Surreal 34.1%, Turn-Based Combat 21.9%, RPG 20.4%, JRPG 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a highly surreal, abstract art style that mirrors the unconventional visual presentation of Felvidek.
- #4 LISA: The Painful
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 14,938 reviews2014
Dev: Dingaling ProductionsPub: Serenity Forge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The miserable journey of a broken man...
Why similar: RPGMaker 38.2% ★, JRPG 23.7%, RPG 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Atmospheric 7%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the dark, surreal, and gritty tone of Felvidek while utilizing RPGMaker mechanics to tell a bleak, character-focused story.
- #5 1428: Shadows over Silesia
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 268 reviews2022
Dev: KUBI Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 29.6%, Historical 27.9%, RPG 13.2%, Top-Down 12.6%, Linear 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a grounded, historical medieval setting that aligns perfectly with the 15th-century backdrop of the seed game.
- #6 Roadwarden
94% matchVery Positive94% of 4,905 reviews2022
Dev: Moral Anxiety StudioPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 39.6%, Pixel Graphics 23%, Dark Fantasy 22.9%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Indie 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, text-heavy RPG that excels at building a gritty, medieval world through exploration and narrative choices.
- #7 Drova - Forsaken Kin
92% 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: Dark Fantasy 30.9%, RPG 28.2%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%, 2D 10.1%, Exploration 6%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, 2D dark-fantasy RPG that emphasizes exploration and a harsh, unforgiving world.
- #8 Hylics
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,474 reviews2015
Dev: Mason Lindroth
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.
Why similar: RPGMaker 32.8% ★, Surreal 26.8%, RPG 11.2%, JRPG 9.6%, Turn-Based Combat 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: An abstract, psychedelic RPG that shares the experimental and surreal visual DNA of Felvidek.
- #9 Krzyżacy - The Knights of the Cross
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 635 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%, Historical 28.5%, RPG 17%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Indie 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines historical medieval themes with tactical card-based combat and a distinct pixel-art style.
- #10 Kingsvein
91% matchVery Positive92% of 293 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 31.1%, Medieval 22.5%, RPG 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Top-Down 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy tactical RPG that captures the retro, party-based feel of classic dungeon crawlers.
- #11 WORLD OF HORROR
90% matchVery Positive90% of 9,731 reviews2023
Dev: panstaszPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.7 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 32.1%, Pixel Graphics 23.4%, RPG 20.7%, Atmospheric 11.8%, 2D 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a striking, retro-inspired art style to deliver a surreal, atmospheric horror experience.
- #12 Dread Delusion
89% matchVery Positive90% of 4,890 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 37.6%, Medieval 24.1%, RPG 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Exploration 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG with a surreal, dark-fantasy aesthetic that feels both nostalgic and unsettling.
- #13 Lunacid
89% 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 54.6%, RPG 19.7%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Retro 4.6%, Combat 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy dungeon crawler that prioritizes atmosphere and exploration in a retro, first-person format.
- #14 Mouthwashing
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 36,133 reviews2024
Dev: Wrong OrganPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 50.9%, Atmospheric 24.8%, Retro 8.9%, Indie 6.6%, Exploration 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich game that leans into surrealism and a retro aesthetic to build tension.
- #15 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
88% matchVery Positive93% of 124,984 reviews2019
Dev: ZA/UM
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
Why similar: RPG 42.9%, Surreal 30.7%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Singleplayer 3.9%, Exploration 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a deeply flawed, alcoholic protagonist navigating a politically charged and surreal world, much like Pavol.
- #16 Look Outside
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,497 reviews2025
Dev: Francis CoulombePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 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: RPGMaker 35.8% ★, RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Atmospheric 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, pixel-art horror RPG that captures the unsettling, dreamlike quality of the seed game.
- #17 Cruelty Squad
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,134 reviews2021
Dev: Consumer Softproducts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world
Why similar: Surreal 89.4%, Stylized 5.5%, Retro 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A grotesque, surreal immersive sim that shares a similarly uncompromising and bizarre artistic vision.
- #18 SIGNALIS
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 31,986 reviews2022
Dev: rose-enginePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 83.6%, Singleplayer 16.4%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric, retro-inspired horror that uses surreal imagery to tell a haunting story.
- #19 Moonring
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,373 reviews2023
Dev: Fluttermind, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 3.8 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 29.1%, Medieval 28.2%, RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.6%, Atmospheric 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, open-world RPG that captures the old-school, dark-fantasy charm of classic titles.
- #20 Kingdoms of the Dump
84% matchVery Positive94% of 935 reviews2025
Dev: Roach Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 44.8%, RPG 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%, Retro 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art JRPG that leans into a unique, retro fantasy aesthetic with party-based combat.
- #21 Labyrinth Of The Demon King
83% matchVery Positive92% of 1,958 reviews2025
Dev: J. R. HudepohlPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 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 40%, Medieval 28.8%, RPG 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Exploration 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy dungeon crawler that emphasizes a moody, atmospheric, and retro-inspired experience.
- #22 Path of Achra
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,085 reviews2024
Dev: UlfsirePub: Slouching Beast LLC
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 27.8%, Dark Fantasy 26.3%, RPG 16.6%, Medieval 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy roguelike that offers deep character customization and a grim, atmospheric world.
- #23 Pentiment
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,036 reviews2022
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.8 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 26.2%, Hand-drawn 23.7%, 2D 5.6%, Exploration 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy historical game that uses a unique, period-accurate art style to explore medieval life.
- #24 Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion
82% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2022
Dev: SezhesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion is an old-school JRPG with a deep and mysterious storyline placed in a fictional dark city of Gris. Explore the story of four troubled souls and kill the abominations that threaten the existence of reality itself.
Why similar: JRPG 24.5%, RPGMaker 23.8% ★, Turn-Based Combat 17.2%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, RPG 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, narrative-driven JRPG that blends visual novel elements with turn-based combat.
- #25 In Stars And Time
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,095 reviews2023
Dev: insertdisc5Pub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.6%, RPG 22.6%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Atmospheric 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, time-looping JRPG with a distinct art style and a heavy focus on emotional, character-driven narrative.
- #26 Gloomwood
79% 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: Atmospheric 53.8%, Exploration 17.8%, Retro 16.7%, Singleplayer 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim that excels at building a dark, Victorian-inspired atmosphere through stealth and exploration.
- #27 Unsung Kingdom
80% matchVery Positive89% of 88 reviews2020
Dev: Laineus
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is the Story of the once glorious Kingdom of Bellion. Ann, a time traveler from the future, fights to save the King from his fate to die.
Why similar: JRPG 28.5%, RPG 20.9%, Medieval 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D, party-based JRPG that focuses on classic mechanics and a traditional pixel-art presentation.
- #28 Remnants Of Isolation
81% matchVery Positive81% of 124 reviews2015
Dev: Team IsolationPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Fight horrific enemies and utilize powerful spell fusions to overcome the cruel fate of mages and see the light of freedom.
Why similar: RPGMaker 28.6% ★, JRPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 12%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A character-driven RPGMaker title that focuses on a personal, narrative-heavy journey.
- #29 Peripeteia
76% matchVery Positive85% of 2,638 reviews2025
Dev: Ninth Exodus
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Peripeteia is a first-and-third-person role-playing stealth game taking place in alt-history cyberpunk Poland. Inspired by immersive sims from Ion Storm and Looking Glass Studios, Peripeteia expands on the formula with new ideas and an original setting.
Why similar: RPG 42.7%, Atmospheric 35.7%, Exploration 12.2%, Singleplayer 9.4%
- #30 FIGHT KNIGHT
77% matchVery Positive92% of 1,617 reviews2021
Dev: Team Sorcerobe
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 40.5%, RPG 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.8%, 2D 6.1%, Indie 5.3%
- #31 Hero King Quest: Peacemaker Prologue
78% matchVery Positive88% of 58 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: RPGMaker 27.1% ★, Medieval 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, JRPG 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11%
Why You'll Like It: A medieval, party-based RPGMaker game that explores complex character dynamics.
- #32 Dark Elf Historia
78% matchVery Positive82% of 50 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 24.4%, Dark Fantasy 23.1%, Medieval 22.4%, Turn-Based Combat 15.9%, Atmospheric 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy JRPG that centers on magic and medieval storytelling within a classic RPG framework.
- #33 Eve of Calamity
76% matchVery Positive91% of 58 reviews2024
Dev: Klothscape
Windows
Prevent a world-ending Calamity your way! A player-driven old-school RPG inspired by both the Japanese and western classics of the 80s and 90s.
Why similar: JRPG 32.5%, RPG 24.5%, Medieval 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #34 Psychopomp GOLD
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,810 reviews2024
Dev: Fading Club
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 66%, Atmospheric 23.6%, Combat 6.5%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #35 VED
75% matchVery Positive80% of 75 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: Dark Fantasy 24.5%, Turn-Based Combat 23.7%, Hand-drawn 23.6%, RPG 16.8%, 2D 6.5%
- #36 Heroes of Spyria
75% matchVery Positive94% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Vesper Studios
Windows
A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. Guide Madilyn, Hiro and Winter as they embark on an epic quest to save Spyria from the mysterious LEGION.
Why similar: JRPG 31.6%, RPGMaker 23.2% ★, RPG 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Top-Down 6%
- #37 The Secret of Varonis
74% matchVery Positive100% of 76 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 24.7%, JRPG 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #38 OFF
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,817 reviews2025
Dev: Mortis GhostPub: Fangamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
“I’m the Batter. I’ve been entrusted with a sacred mission.” -- One of the most influential RPGs of the last 20 years is finally coming to Steam. Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge.
Why similar: RPGMaker 32.9% ★, RPG 15%, JRPG 15%, Surreal 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #39 유어 블라이트
74% matchVery Positive89% of 312 reviews2022
Dev: IGNOST
Windows
'Your Blight' is a turn-based dark fantasy RPG that survives in a city sealed off by the appearance of a vampire. Survive for a limited time of 21 days. Explore the city. Meet the survivors. And uncover the secrets surrounding you and the world.
Why similar: JRPG 21.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, RPGMaker 13.3% ★, Medieval 10.9%
- #40 Northern Journey
73% 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 47.1%, Atmospheric 21.5%, Linear 13.8%, Retro 6.8%, Exploration 6.2%
- #41 Unforgiving Trials: The Darkest Crusade
77% matchMixed64% of 651 reviews2016
Dev: Amaterasu Software
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Embark on an epic adventure to save the lands. Form a party by selecting 4 different adventurers from a pool of over 12 unique classes. Battle your way through the cursed lands scaling the highest mountains and exploring the darkest dungeons. Face more than 30 unique challenging bosses in order to reach the capital of the kingdom.
Why similar: RPGMaker 28.4% ★, JRPG 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Medieval 10.9%, RPG 9.8%
- #42 Metal Garden
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,094 reviews2025
Dev: Tinerasoft
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.1 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 32.9%, Atmospheric 29.5%, Combat 17.4%, Exploration 8.2%, Singleplayer 6.5%
- #43 FAITH: The Unholy Trinity
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,412 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 52.6%, Atmospheric 24.9%, Retro 11.9%, Indie 10.6%
- #44 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
68% matchVery Positive94% of 176,175 reviews2025
Dev: Warhorse StudiosPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 53.8 hrsMean: 73.3 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 40.7%, RPG 20.9%, Historical 20.8%, Combat 8.3%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #45 Knights of the Chalice
73% matchVery Positive86% of 94 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 34.8%, RPG 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, 2D 11%, Exploration 5.9%
- #46 Kingdom Come: Deliverance
71% matchVery Positive84% of 178,391 reviews2018
Dev: Warhorse Studios
Windows
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 47.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!
Why similar: Medieval 46.8%, Historical 24.3%, RPG 21.1%, Atmospheric 4.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #47 Spirit of Europe - Origins
72% 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 29.9%, RPG 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Historical 15.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%
- #48 SKALD: Against the Black Priory
69% matchVery Positive94% of 3,442 reviews2024
Dev: High North Studios ASPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 42.8%, Atmospheric 22.2%, RPG 21.5%, Exploration 7.7%, Singleplayer 5.7%
- #49 Critters for Sale
70% matchVery Positive94% of 1,743 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 93.2%, Indie 6.8%
- #50 Beyond Citadel
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,971 reviews2025
Dev: doekuramori
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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%
- #51 Infernax
70% matchVery Positive93% of 2,166 reviews2022
Dev: Berzerk StudioPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.6 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 35.9%, RPG 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, 2D 9.2%, Retro 5.2%
- #52 Psycho Patrol R
68% matchVery Positive88% of 2,069 reviews2025
Dev: Consumer Softproducts
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
FPS/mecha hybrid europolice sim with emphasis on interacting with NPCs and different gameplay systems.
Why similar: RPG 77.1%, Stylized 22.9%
- #53 Crow Country
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,186 reviews2024
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 5.7 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 39.7%, Exploration 15.9%, Retro 14.7%, Indie 12.1%, Stylized 9.8%
- #54 Arctic Eggs
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,554 reviews2024
Dev: The Water MuseumPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 67.4%, Atmospheric 24.3%, Exploration 8.3%
- #55 LEGIE
70% matchVery Positive89% of 192 reviews2017
Dev: Spytihněv
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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: RPG 49.5%, Medieval 40.8%, Indie 9.7%
- #56 Knights of Pen and Paper 2
69% matchVery Positive87% of 2,824 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 56.3%, Pixel Graphics 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 7.6%, Indie 5%, 2D 3.5%
- #57 EXCALIBURIAN!!
67% matchVery Positive93% of 264 reviews2021
Dev: Majd Rouhana
Windows
Follow in the Legendary Hero's footsteps in a traditional, turn-based JRPG. Gather companions, explore the world, and ascend the throne!
Why similar: JRPG 30.6%, Turn-Based Combat 21.3%, RPG 14.5%, RPGMaker 11.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
- #58 Ekorella Vol 1
66% matchVery Positive100% of 59 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 25.6%, Surreal 20.5%, RPG 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Top-Down 11.1%
- #59 Alquiem
66% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: Regalia Project
Windows
Alquiem is a new Medieval RPG in which you will be able to gain strength through numerous classes and talent trees, professions and equipment to face the creatures that inhabit the lands of Odenzur.
Why similar: Medieval 39.5%, Turn-Based Combat 31.3%, RPG 21.1%, Retro 3.9%, Indie 2.5%
- #60 Pathologic 3
65% matchVery Positive82% of 2,382 reviews2026
Dev: Ice-Pick LodgePub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In this psychological horror game, you are a doctor with only 12 days to save a town from a mysterious plague. Make ruthless decisions and diagnose with precision. Shape the town's future and rewrite the past. Hold yourself together while it all falls apart.
Why similar: Surreal 49.8%, RPG 28.5%, Atmospheric 21.7%