Games Like GRAVEN

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: FPS 28.2%, Retro 15.4%, Shooter 14.6%, First-Person 13.4%, Exploration 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the immersive sim elements and atmospheric, dark exploration that define the core experience of GRAVEN.

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: FPS 26.3%, Old School 21.7%, Shooter 16.4%, Retro 12.6%, First-Person 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at providing a gritty, atmospheric shooter experience with satisfying physics-based combat.

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: FPS 25.1%, Inventory Management 21.7%, Retro 14.6%, Shooter 12.6%, First-Person 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines first-person shooting with RPG progression and stealth, mirroring the character-building and exploration aspects of GRAVEN.

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 27.5%, RPG 23.1%, First-Person 16.9%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Inventory Management 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: As a primary inspiration for GRAVEN, this title offers deep first-person dungeon crawling and complex environmental interactions.

A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

Why similar: FPS 17.1%, Old School 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Shooter 11.8%, Retro 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the high-fantasy magic-based combat and retro-aesthetic that fans of GRAVEN's weapon variety will appreciate.

Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?

Why similar: FPS 28.7%, Shooter 15.6%, Retro 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: The Lovecraftian dark fantasy setting and comic-book art style provide a similar moody, supernatural atmosphere to GRAVEN.

PowerSlave Exhumed is a KEX Engine port of the classic console game perfectly blending both the PlayStation & Saturn versions

Why similar: FPS 21.9%, Shooter 14.8%, Old School 13.7%, First-Person 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a foundational metroidvania-style FPS that heavily influenced the exploration-focused design of GRAVEN.

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: FPS 27%, Retro 19.1%, Old School 18.6%, Shooter 15.5%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive modern retro-shooter that captures the gritty, fast-paced movement and atmosphere found in the best FPS titles.

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: FPS 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Old School 11.9%, Retro 11.4%, Shooter 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It blends retro-FPS action with a unique fantasy setting and light exploration, mirroring the design philosophy of GRAVEN.

Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

Why similar: FPS 27.2%, Retro 18.8%, Old School 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Shooter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, gothic atmosphere combined with intense, old-school shooter mechanics that feel right at home with GRAVEN.

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 28.5%, RPG 14.4%, First-Person 13.7%, Exploration 13%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world RPG captures the surreal, dark fantasy world-building and exploration that makes GRAVEN's setting so compelling.

Embark on a journey into the darkest nightmares to restore your sanity. Blast your way through hordes of possessed enemies, unlock an arsenal of deadly weapons and unearthly abilities, and get ready to face even more Lovecraftian madness in this action-packed FPS sequel.

Why similar: FPS 24.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Retro 12.4%, First-Person 11.2%, Combat 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the dark, supernatural shooter experience with improved mechanics and a consistent, haunting aesthetic.

System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Survive the wretched corridors of the Von Braun. Your training has prepared you for this.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 18.6%, FPS 18.2%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the deep, atmospheric immersive sim foundation that GRAVEN draws upon for its world-building.

A retro FPS set in a faux norse-celtic fantasy world in the midst of a war with the dead. Grab an axe, get revenge.

Why similar: FPS 27%, Retro 15.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, First-Person 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A solid retro-FPS that captures the dark, moody exploration and combat style of the genre.

Journey into a mansion on the Island of Matinicus where you'll arrive to find the mansion full of hellacious demonic creatures. Solve deadly puzzles, uncover the secrets behind a famous mystery and discover an ancient artifact from the Pharaoh Ramses, if you can live long enough to find it.

Why similar: Retro 28.2%, FPS 23.8%, First-Person 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Shooter 7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a unique blend of horror, exploration, and first-person shooting that feels tonally similar to GRAVEN.

Wizordum is a retro FPS that puts you in the role of a Mage on a quest to track down the source of Chaos. With a wide arsenal of spells and magic items, battle your way through the world of Terrabruma in this unique blend of classic 90s shooters and modern gaming elements.

Why similar: FPS 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Shooter 13.5%, Old School 12.2%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: This retro-inspired shooter focuses on fantasy exploration and magic, making it a natural companion to GRAVEN.

3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, team up with Voidpoint to bring back the legendary Build Engine, famous for classic shooters like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Fast-paced FPS combat across huge, secret-packed levels. Ion Fury is the real deal!

Why similar: FPS 25.6%, Old School 17.6%, Retro 16.7%, Shooter 13%, First-Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modernizing the Build engine, providing the same high-fidelity retro-shooter feel found in GRAVEN.

Witchaven is a first-person fantasy slasher set in a dark medieval times. Dare to enter this 3D Hell... Dare to enter Witchaven!

Why similar: FPS 29.4%, Shooter 20.1%, First-Person 13.3%, Action 10.9%, Combat 10%

Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy-themed FPS that shares the melee-and-magic focus found in the early stages of GRAVEN.

Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.

Why similar: FPS 41.2%, Retro 27.1%, Shooter 16%, First-Person 6.3%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished, modern take on the classic shooter formula with visceral combat that complements GRAVEN's action.

Dive into a hostile world that challenges your very existence, in this survival horror game with RPG elements. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task?

Why similar: FPS 27.8%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, First-Person 14.3%, Story Rich 13.7%, RPG 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: The heavy focus on dark, Lovecraftian atmosphere and narrative-driven exploration aligns with the tone of GRAVEN.

Deadfall Adventures is an action-driven first-person shooter, spiced up with elements from action-adventure games. Become an adventurer, hunt for treasures, explore unknown regions of the world and rescue the damsel in distress from the clutches of enemies, both earthly and not-so-earthly.

Why similar: FPS 30.5%, Shooter 15.2%, Multiplayer 12.2%, First-Person 10.9%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the pulp-adventure and exploration side of the genre, reminiscent of the quest-driven nature of GRAVEN.

Grapple, throw, and break your fellow undead in this bone-smashing exploration movement shooter. Challenge the afterlife, collect secret artifacts, and uncover the deprived depths as you clamber out of a hopeless abyss.

Why similar: FPS 20.5%, Old School 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Retro 11.3%, First-Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on fast-paced, souls-like combat within a dark, retro-inspired world that feels similar to GRAVEN's combat encounters.

Arthurian Legends is a medieval first person action game set in the land of Albion during a time of myth and legend. Battle hordes of Saxons, demonic beasts, the undead and worse in thy quest to save Albion from The Masters of the Old Religion.

Why similar: FPS 19%, Old School 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Retro 12.7%, First-Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans into the retro-fantasy aesthetic, providing a classic, straightforward shooter experience.

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: Action-Adventure 24.6%, RPG 22.1%, Exploration 19.8%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: The oppressive, dark fantasy world and challenging combat mirror the grit and difficulty found in GRAVEN.

In this immersive sci-fi thriller, you will experience the atmosphere of classic 3D games as you solve puzzles, follow an intriguing non-linear storyline, and engage in battles with monsters.

Why similar: FPS 20%, Old School 16.2%, Shooter 13.2%, First-Person 12.1%, Exploration 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes atmospheric survival-horror and exploration, which are key components of the GRAVEN experience.

An intense round-based zombie survival FPS, play solo or co-op. Shoot your way through relentless waves of vicious horrors with high-octane objectives, upgrading steampunk weapons, collecting Celtic God powers, and surviving the onslaught of the Quiet Ones.

Why similar: Co-op 15.3%, FPS 12.8%, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a cooperative, atmospheric shooter experience that shares the dark, supernatural themes of GRAVEN.

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: FPS 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 23.4%, Shooter 15.4%, First-Person 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.2%

A Dark-fantasy, Round-based FPS. Become the Blood Reaver in solo or 4-player co-op. Harness forbidden magic and weaponry to shoot, blast and slice your way through endless hordes of demons. Upgrade your arsenal and survive long enough to discover the ancient secrets of the gods of hell.

Why similar: FPS 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Online Co-Op 14.7%, Shooter 11.4%, First-Person 8.4%

Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

Why similar: FPS 19%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Shooter 12.8%, RPG 11.6%, Old School 8.9%

Explore, fight, loot and fish! Solo or in co-op mode in this Old School First Person Dungeon Crawler. Earn your knighthood as you oppose the evil witch Lunamoth and stop her curse which prevents everyone from growing wings.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 19.1%, Inventory Management 15.3%, Old School 15%, First-Person 10.1%, Co-op 8.1%

A Sci-fi FPS set on the mysterious planet ADACA. - Use your GRAVITY-MANIPULATING arm to HURL objects at your foes or even RIP weapons directly from their hands! - EXPLORE and manipulate the environment in this EERIE and HOSTILE world!

Why similar: FPS 19.7%, Old School 17.5%, Retro 11.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Exploration 8.4%

Rip out organs and equip them in your own body. Fight biopunk monsters and drugged-up space bandits. You are a Gajeshian Cultist: A near-mythological being built from the bodies of long-dead saints.

Why similar: FPS 20.3%, Inventory Management 16.7%, Retro 13.4%, RPG 8.6%, Exploration 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a bizarre, dark fantasy world with unique RPG mechanics that will appeal to fans of GRAVEN's weirder elements.

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 28%, RPG 22.8%, Exploration 21.9%, Story Rich 12.6%, Action 5.8%

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: FPS 29.3%, Dark Fantasy 25%, Shooter 15.9%, RPG 9.5%, Exploration 8.4%

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 27.8%, FPS 15.3%, First-Person 12.7%, RPG 12.7%, Exploration 10.6%

Survive as long as you can through the waves of magic guardians, level up to heighten your own magical abilities, and unlock game changing weapon upgrades and new arenas as you explore Dark Willow Crypt! Will you escape, or are you bound for the grave...

Why similar: FPS 29.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 11%, Combat 9.1%

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 35%, First-Person 17.4%, Retro 17.3%, RPG 11.5%, Atmospheric 8.1%

You are a gunslinger in limbo, involved in a gritty war against "The Cartel", a ruthless organization harvesting souls to break free of the shackles of the afterlife. Grow stronger with each new run, gather the essence of lost souls to take on the biggest threats in this rogue-lite FPS!

Why similar: FPS 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Shooter 13.9%, Story Rich 9.9%, First-Person 9.7%

Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

Why similar: FPS 21%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Old School 18.5%, Shooter 13.7%, First-Person 10%

Gravelord is a fast-paced boomer shooter voiced by a badass protagonist featuring hand-crafted levels filled with secrets and hordes of enemies to kill. Dish out some brutal carnage with powerful guns and collect Tarot Cards to gain even more killing power. Let's put the fun back in funeral!

Why similar: FPS 21.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Shooter 13%, First-Person 10.1%, Retro 9.3%

Explore a hostile, living world: Uncover forgotten horrors, both man-made and supernatural, as you hunt for powerful weapons and exotic artifacts.

Why similar: FPS 26.5%, Shooter 17.3%, Exploration 12.5%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, First-Person 9%

The classic Painkiller series is back! Battle through Purgatory in fast-paced co-op action, wielding infernal weapons against relentless demonic hordes. Condemned for your sins, the Voice of the Creator offers you a chance at redemption. Will you seize it or be lost to darkness?

Why similar: FPS 17.6%, Old School 14.1%, Shooter 14.1%, Online Co-Op 12.3%, First-Person 8.7%

Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.8%, Combat 18.8%, RPG 15.7%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Exploration 9%

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 27.3%, Action-Adventure 21.8%, Exploration 14.7%, RPG 14.5%, Adventure 10.2%

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: Inventory Management 31.5%, Dark Fantasy 30.2%, Exploration 14.7%, RPG 14.1%, Atmospheric 9.6%

A retro FPS with an artistically gritty setting from the early 2000's. Uncover futuristic weapons lost to time and face off against terrifying bosses. Do you have what it takes to stand against the darkness and save humanity from the brink of extinction?

Why similar: FPS 25.3%, Shooter 16.5%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, First-Person 11.3%, RPG 10%

Bounce, dash, and grapple through flooded caverns in this fast-paced first-person action platformer. Descend into Grimhook's sunken ruins as Dart, mastering Lovecraftian powers and decimating robotic foes. Explore, battle, and unravel the mysteries below Miletos.

Why similar: FPS 21.1%, Shooter 15.6%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, First-Person 13%, Combat 10.2%

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 28.1%, Retro 23.3%, RPG 15.3%, Old School 14.7%, Action 8.2%

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 26.5%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, RPG 10.6%, Story Rich 10.5%, Combat 10.4%

Explore alternative realities while trying to save Your own from approaching annihilation. Dark fantasy rpg action game which will take You on a journey deep into the realms of Errent.

Why similar: RPG 34.7%, Dark Fantasy 29.9%, Action 19%, Adventure 16.4%

Etherburn is a Souls-like action-adventure. Play as a hero resurrected in a mysterious and interconnected dungeon. Explore and face intense duels as you fight your way to freedom.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.4%, Action-Adventure 20.5%, Exploration 15.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Action 12%

Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 21.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Multiplayer 13.1%, RPG 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

SULFUR is a modern old-school action-adventure: Outsmart enemies, find treasure, improve weapons, harness powers. Delve deeper, find answers, make it end.

Why similar: FPS 29.4%, Shooter 21.1%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, First-Person 13.3%, RPG 12.1%

Crisol is a survival horror adventure set in a twisted version of Spain. As a soldier captured by religious dogmatism, you must use your own blood as ammunition, without draining to the point of death. Explore the cursed island of Tormentosa, uncover dark secrets, and battle horrifying enemies.

Why similar: FPS 23.6%, Shooter 16.5%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, First-Person 11.8%, Story Rich 10.2%

Echo Point Nova is an open-world FPS that offers unparalleled freedom and thrilling speed. Designed for both singleplayer and coop. From the creators of Severed Steel.

Why similar: FPS 18.5%, Online Co-Op 14.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Old School 10.3%, Co-op 8.9%

Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 47.5%, RPG 16.8%, Co-op 15.3%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Atmospheric 2.8%

Travel through an overgrown megastructure, and discover what lies beyond it. Metal Garden is a short, atmospheric singleplayer FPS game.

Why similar: FPS 25.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Exploration 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 10%

Bleak Haven is a cinematic survival horror where faith is twisted, every shot matters, and survival hangs on what you can build. Explore haunted ruins, abandoned villages, and face a cult preparing the world for a god no one should ever witness.

Why similar: Shooter 19.2%, First-Person 16.3%, Story Rich 15.1%, Combat 15.1%, Exploration 11.9%