- #1 Legendary Tales
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,018 reviews2024
Dev: Urban Wolf Games Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Legendary tales is a VR Action roleplaying game with up to 4 player co-op. Collect items, enhance your abilities and fight your way through an ever changing dungeon to make your own Legendary Tales.
Why similar: Swordplay 24.7%, VR 19.6%, Medieval 9.6%, Souls-like 9.2%, Action RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is a premier VR action-RPG that perfectly mirrors the souls-like progression and physics-based combat found in Grimlord.
- #2 Blade and Sorcery
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 61,213 reviews2024
Dev: WarpFrog
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.
Why similar: VR 36%, Swordplay 31.9%, Medieval 8.9%, Magic 8.8%, Physics 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard for VR physics-based combat, it provides the sandbox freedom and weapon weight that defines the core feel of Grimlord.
- #3 Hellsplit: Arena
96% matchVery Positive84% of 3,947 reviews2019
Dev: Deep Type Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
VR horror-slasher with physically correct combat system and dynamic battles across arenas in the dark fantasy world.
Why similar: VR 25.3%, Swordplay 24.7%, Souls-like 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Medieval 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on visceral, physics-driven melee combat against undead foes in a dark fantasy setting.
- #4 Dungeons of Eternity
94% matchVery Positive91% of 898 reviews2025
Dev: Othergate
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Endless fantasy action and adventure await you and your friends in Dungeons of Eternity. Hack-n-slash takes on a new meaning in VR: swing swords, throw axes, use bows, wield magic staffs, and more to make it out alive. Become the most powerful adventurer in this blockbuster VR experience!
Why similar: VR 22.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Action RPG 15.7%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title excels at providing a satisfying, loot-driven dungeon crawling experience with fluid VR combat mechanics.
- #5 Undead Citadel
95% matchMostly Positive72% of 311 reviews2023
Dev: Dark Curry S.L.
Windows
UNDEAD CITADEL hurls you into a brutal, physics-driven VR adventure through a cursed citadel teeming with relentless undead. Slash, stab, shoot, or explode through hordes of enemies using swords, axes, bows, and more. Every hit feels real as you fight your way through fast-paced medieval battles.
Why similar: Swordplay 27.6%, Souls-like 21.8%, VR 18.7%, Medieval 11.5%, Physics 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a polished medieval combat experience with a heavy emphasis on physics and realistic weapon interactions.
- #6 Soul Scathe
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Bluelight Construct
Windows
Soul Scathe is a procedurally generated VR Dungeon Crawler RPG. Utilize many spells, weapons, and even the environment to fight against deadly foes as you explore the secrets of the Mistchamber Dungeons to reclaim lost fragments of your soul.
Why similar: VR 20.5%, Swordplay 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Action RPG 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy VR dungeon crawler that captures the atmospheric tension and RPG elements of the souls-like genre.
- #7 Battle Talent
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,215 reviews2023
Dev: Cydream
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Battle Talent is a challenging physics-based rogue-lite sword-fighting game, and now includes multiplayer mode, team up with friends to defeat enemies! You can create your own fighting style in a mega seamless procedural dungeon. With over 80 enemy variants, 100 weapons, and 60 perks.
Why similar: Swordplay 30.1%, VR 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Physics 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly responsive physics-based combat system that emphasizes skill and experimentation against diverse dungeon enemies.
- #8 Swordsman VR
92% matchMixed69% of 699 reviews2020
Dev: Sinn Studio Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Swordsman is a realistic sword-fighting game. Customize your warrior, battle different factions in epic arenas, and defeat powerful enemies to unlock their special boss weapons on your journey to save the world from evil.
Why similar: Swordplay 30.2%, VR 22.3%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Medieval 7.5%, Action RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on realistic, physics-based dueling against armored opponents, mirroring the technical swordplay required in Grimlord.
- #9 Karnage Chronicles
91% matchVery Positive83% of 1,369 reviews2020
Dev: Nordic Trolls
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A true VR Action RPG built from ground up to fully immerse you in what VR has to offer.
Why similar: VR 19.2%, Swordplay 18.7%, Archery 15% ★, Hack and Slash 13%, Action RPG 11%
Why You'll Like It: This VR dungeon crawler offers a deep RPG experience with class-based progression and intense hack-and-slash combat.
- #10 Vengeful Rites
91% matchVery Positive94% of 282 reviews2021
Dev: Deep Dive Interactive
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure designed exclusively for VR! Use your own hands to cast magic, fire bows and slice through your enemies on your quest to exact vengeance against the evil Dragore. Learn new spells and craft new gear to become the greatest Serafin Warrior of all time! Demo available.
Why similar: VR 29.6%, Archery 19.2% ★, RPG 11%, Action RPG 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure RPG built for VR that features a classic fantasy quest structure and skill-based combat.
- #11 Vanishing Realms™
90% matchVery Positive90% of 2,578 reviews2019
Dev: Indimo Labs LLC
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Vanishing Realms is an immersive RPG designed exclusively for Virtual Reality. Grab your sword and fight life-sized monsters in epic face-to-face melee combat. Explore mystic domains, outwit magical wards, seek lost artifacts, wield sorcery and steel to take on denizens of the Undead Realm.
Why similar: VR 42.1%, Swordplay 34.4%, Action RPG 11.6%, RPG 4.8%, Magic 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational VR dungeon crawler that captures the classic feel of exploring dark, monster-filled environments.
- #12 Hellsweeper VR
89% matchVery Positive85% of 591 reviews2023
Dev: Mixed Realms Pte LtdPub: Vertigo Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
DARE TO DESCEND INTO HELL? Hellsweeper VR is an intense first-person action-combat VR experience. Traverse the underworld where every step brings a challenge or a chance. Gain mastery of your weapons and elemental magic, or fall to the unrelenting onslaught of hell's twisted souls.
Why similar: VR 26.3%, Souls-like 25.4%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Magic 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: While faster in pace, it offers deep combat customization and an intense, dark fantasy aesthetic that appeals to action-RPG fans.
- #13 EVERSLAUGHT
89% matchMixed62% of 358 reviews2021
Dev: MobX GmbH
Windows
Traverse an ancient city with randomly generated dungeons, discover rare loot, upgrade your gear, level up your skills and engage in visceral combat with completely unrestricted VR movement!
Why similar: VR 25.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action RPG 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: It provides fast-paced, visceral combat and RPG progression within a dark, gritty dungeon-crawling framework.
- #14 The Morrigan
88% matchVery Positive87% of 298 reviews2020
Dev: The Pixel Mine Ltd
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Step into this world of beautiful stylised graphics and explore striking, handcrafted environments - torch in one hand, big axe in the other. Built exclusively for VR.
Why similar: VR 31.1%, Swordplay 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 9.2%, RPG 8.5%, Medieval 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style VR dungeon crawler that focuses on exploration and visceral combat against various fantasy creatures.
- #15 Until You Fall
86% matchVery Positive94% of 3,293 reviews2020
Dev: Schell Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Fantasy and synthwave collide in this physically active VR sword fighting game. Grow stronger as you battle through an awesome neon environment and strike down magic-infused monstrosities in this hack-and-slash roguelite. Fight. Fall. Rise Again.
Why similar: Swordplay 38.9%, VR 28.6%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Magic 9.5%, First-Person 4%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on rhythmic, high-stakes melee combat that demands precision and mastery of swordplay mechanics.
- #16 Into The Dark
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Action RPG 17.2%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, VR 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This dungeon crawler provides a gritty, first-person experience that focuses on survival and methodical combat.
- #17 Ancient Dungeon
85% matchVery Positive95% of 1,676 reviews2021
Dev: Eric Thullen
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Ancient Dungeon VR is a fast-paced roguelite dungeon crawler built for VR. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, slash enemies, collect loot, and unlock upgrades in immersive physics-based combat. Play solo or co-op with up to 4 players.
Why similar: VR 46.8%, Dungeon Crawler 31.9%, RPG 9.3%, Magic 7.5%, Adventure 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: It combines roguelike dungeon crawling with satisfying, physics-based combat in a stylized dark fantasy setting.
- #18 The Light Brigade
84% matchVery Positive89% of 1,212 reviews2023
Dev: Funktronic Labs
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An award-winning roguelike VR shooter with realistic gunplay & immersive light magic. Ascend the ranks of The Light Brigade to unlock new weapons, upgrades, classes, and abilities as you fight to restore light to the darkness.
Why similar: VR 29.4%, Souls-like 23.6%, Physics 13.9%, Realistic 10%, Magic 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game incorporates souls-like difficulty and progression systems into a tactical VR shooter experience.
- #19 VOIN
82% matchVery Positive93% of 3,092 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: Souls-like 23.1%, Gothic 13.8% ★, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action RPG 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed action-RPG that emphasizes fluid movement and intense combat encounters in a dark world.
- #20 The SoulKeeper VR
86% matchMixed57% of 80 reviews2017
Dev: HELM Systems
Windows
Immerse yourself in the dark world of The SoulKeeper® universe and unravel the plots of different playable characters as you slash and cast through daunting challenges and towering enemies in an epic VR adventure. Requires VR Headset (HTC VIVE or Oculus Rift)
Why similar: VR 52.5%, RPG 31.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG that emphasizes exploration and magic-infused combat in a sprawling, atmospheric world.
- #21 Shadow Legend VR
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 573 reviews2019
Dev: VitruviusVR
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Shadow Legend is an exploration-RPG exclusively designed for VR where you play as the Grand Master of the Knights Templar in a story-driven medieval crusade. Freely explore densely filled worlds and use your sword, bow, and magic skills to save your kingdom from the destruction of Lord Adaroth.
Why similar: VR 48.4%, RPG 24.8%, Medieval 17.4%, Adventure 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This RPG offers a cinematic adventure with a variety of combat styles and interactive environments.
- #22 Tales Of Glory
83% matchVery Positive80% of 1,080 reviews2020
Dev: BlackTale Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Tales Of Glory is setting a new standard for medieval melee fights, bringing best of both worlds by combining large scale battles and full physics one vs many combat, everything packed into a 30+ hours sandbox campaign
Why similar: Swordplay 35%, VR 27.2%, Medieval 16.4%, Action RPG 12.6%, Realistic 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers large-scale medieval battles with physics-based combat, perfect for players who enjoy the tactical side of Grimlord.
- #23 Tracery of Fate
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 139 reviews2024
Dev: Sign Narva
Windows
Tracery of Fate is a dark fantasy cooperative/solo VR game in magic post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Swordplay 25.6%, VR 17.6%, Souls-like 15.2%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Action RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a cooperative campaign experience with a focus on swordplay and dark fantasy themes.
- #24 Dark Fantasy Warriors
82% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: WarriorsStudio
Windows
Dark Fantasy Warrior is a third-person action role-playing game in Dark Souls style. Extremely dark, deep and DIFFICULT! All of that in this super action game and prepare to die. Are you ready to fight Darkness?
Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Action RPG 14.2%, Archery 11.1% ★, Medieval 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into the souls-like aesthetic, offering challenging combat against dark fantasy enemies.
- #25 VR Dungeon Knight
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,425 reviews2017
Dev: Blackjard SoftworksPub: Wolfdog Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
VR Dungeon Knight is a dungeon crawler with random level generation and Online Co-op. Explore, fight monsters, loot dungeons, level up, unlock classes and become the ultimate Dungeon Knight!
Why similar: VR 54.8%, RPG 19.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Adventure 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic dungeon crawler that emphasizes cooperative play and randomized loot in a fantasy setting.
- #26 Arken Age
77% matchVery Positive90% of 656 reviews2025
Dev: VitruviusVR
Windows
Arken Age is a VR action-adventure game set in the Bio-Chasm—a terraformed fantasy world created by the Grand Arborist. Engage in full physics combat using Arkenite infused swords & guns—and freely explore the densely filled environments under siege by Hyperion's neural corruption.
Why similar: Swordplay 34.5%, VR 24.8%, Physics 12.7%, Realistic 6.7%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
- #27 Sword Reverie
80% matchMixed68% of 133 reviews2022
Dev: Isekai Entertainment
Windows
Be an anime protagonist and explore a fantasy world in VR. Use your unique abilities and sword skills to defeat invading enemies. Come join Stella on an adventure now!
Why similar: VR 23.7%, Swordplay 22.5%, Action RPG 12.7%, Hack and Slash 7.9%, Physics 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features large-scale boss encounters and a focus on mastering unique weapon abilities.
- #28 Gnomes and Knights
78% matchVery Positive81% of 393 reviews2024
Dev: Terletski Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Gnome hunting reaches a new level! Become a mighty knight and plunge into the world of dark fantasy without leaving your home.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.4%, Action RPG 21.1%, Medieval 18.9%, RPG 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist dark fantasy adventure that focuses on first-person exploration and combat mechanics.
- #29 Witching Tower VR
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 116 reviews2018
Dev: Daily Magic Productions
Windows
The Witching Tower is a VR Action Adventure title set in a dark fantasy world. Fight and puzzle your way through a foreboding fortress tower, unraveling each level’s mysteries. An unparalleled experience with breathtaking visuals and environments.
Why similar: VR 28.9%, Swordplay 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Magic 9.5%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, narrative-driven experience with puzzle-solving and combat set in a foreboding fantasy tower.
- #30 The Altered Lands
79% matchMixed62% of 53 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: Souls-like 25.8%, Swordplay 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Action RPG 11.3%, Medieval 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the difficult, souls-like spirit with a focus on singleplayer progression and combat mastery.
- #31 ELDERBORN
77% matchVery Positive86% of 2,986 reviews2020
Dev: Hyperstrange
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.
Why similar: Swordplay 24.4%, Souls-like 21.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%
- #32 Crawling Of The Dead
78% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: Running Pillow
Windows
Hardcore rogue-like dungeon crawler in VR we all have been waiting for! Realistic swordplay like never before, crawling through procedurally generated dungeons filled with foul enemies, loot and hidden secrets! Crafting, leveling & hardcore gameplay. You will die....often. What are you waiting for?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.3%, Souls-like 24.6%, VR 18.4%, RPG 15.6%, First-Person 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes atmosphere and survival against undead threats.
- #33 RFVR
76% matchVery Positive83% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: OMFGames
Windows
A medieval fantasy VR RPG set in a massive open world with deep player progression, fast-paced physics-based combat, and classic RPG game mechanics reimagined for VR. Full dive into the world of RFVR, there's something here for everyone.
Why similar: Swordplay 22.6%, Archery 16.7% ★, VR 16.1%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Medieval 9.2%
- #34 Waltz of the Wizard
75% matchVery Positive91% of 927 reviews2019
Dev: Aldin Dynamics
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Waltz of the Wizard is a wizard simulator where you find yourself in a fantastical realm filled with spells, secrets and some pretty strange characters.
Why similar: VR 35.9%, Magic 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Physics 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #35 Exanima
76% matchVery Positive80% of 13,446 reviews2015
Dev: Bare Mettle Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Physics 18%, Medieval 15.7%, Souls-like 13.9%
- #36 The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 529 reviews2026
Dev: Stéphane Le Roy
Windows · Linux
A first-person action game, inspired by Dark Messiah, that provides various ways for defeating your foes, with weaponry, sorcery, stealth, or clever tactics like kicking them into deadly spikes.
Why similar: Swordplay 26.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Action RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Immersive Sim 10.1%
- #37 RUINSMAGUS
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 233 reviews2022
Dev: CharacterBank inc
Windows
Dive in and experience the magical world of Grand Amnis! Armed with the gauntlet, explore the mysterious Ruins beneath the city with your companion Iris, a novice researcher, as you uncover the dark secrets and prevent a terrifying future in this narrative action adventure.
Why similar: VR 24.7%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Action RPG 16.5%, Magic 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #38 Skydance's BEHEMOTH
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,052 reviews2024
Dev: Skydance InteractivePub: Skydance Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Skydance’s BEHEMOTH is an original story set in the Forsaken Lands, a fallen kingdom haunted by tragedy. Play as an outland warrior, Wren the Hunter (the player), and embark on a perilous quest to save yourself and your village. Your only hope is to slay the unslayable, the monstrous Behemoths.
Why similar: VR 63.4%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #39 Last Night of Winter
74% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: DigitalZeon
Windows
Wake up and walk, Warden! Because the siege continues. We must find the Heir... And finally put an end to this cursed night.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Action RPG 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Medieval 7.8%
- #40 Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,570 reviews2024
Dev: Gamera Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.4 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: Souls-like 20%, Swordplay 17.2%, Action RPG 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Hack and Slash 11.5%
- #41 Codex Lost
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 69 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: Souls-like 28%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Action RPG 14.9%, Medieval 10.4%, Magic 8.1%
- #42 Darkblade Ascent
70% matchVery Positive82% of 536 reviews2025
Dev: PST Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.
Why similar: Swordplay 27.8%, Souls-like 17%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Action RPG 11.3%
- #43 FADE
74% matchMixed64% of 70 reviews2020
Dev: Knight by Night
Windows
FADE is a classic Third person Action RPG. Travel to the land of Baltane and stop a twisted cult from finishing a ancient and twisted ritual. Face powerful bosses, collect loot, and fight horrific beings. Solo developed.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.9%, Swordplay 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action RPG 11.1%
- #44 Nine Treasures of Liuyin
71% matchVery Positive80% of 296 reviews2024
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
This is a dark, soul like role-playing game, trying to create a different experience in this genre. The protagonist fights against a powerful enemy in this city in search of a divine artifact.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.6%, Action RPG 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Action-Adventure 8%, Hack and Slash 7.4%
- #45 Left-Hand Path
73% matchVery Positive84% of 123 reviews2017
Dev: Strange Company
Windows
Dark Souls-inspired Room-Scale Virtual Reality RPG where you hold the power of magic in your hands. Learn arcane gestures to cast powerful spells. Battle fearsome foes who give no quarter, and find your way through a weird, magical landscape in over 15 hours of dedicated VR gameplay.
Why similar: VR 31.9%, Souls-like 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, RPG 12.4%, Magic 11.5%
- #46 EXD - Extra Dimensional
68% matchVery Positive88% of 249 reviews2026
Dev: Lords of Illusion
Windows
A delivery guy. A dimensional rift. A quest across another world. Master telekinesis and elemental magic in Erath, where everyday objects become legendary weapons. Battle mythical creatures. Solve ancient puzzles. Uncover dark truths. Advanced VR physics meet epic fantasy adventure.
Why similar: VR 31.7%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Action RPG 13.6%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, RPG 10%
- #47 Metro Awakening
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,353 reviews2024
Dev: Vertigo Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Metro Awakening is a story-driven first person adventure built for VR that blends atmospheric exploration, stealth and combat in the most immersive Metro experience yet. Don your gas mask, brave the crippling radiation and venture into the depths of the Metro where threats haunt your every step.
Why similar: VR 52.7%, Story Rich 13.3%, Exploration 9.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Realistic 8.6%
- #48 Hack and Slash Fury
69% matchVery Positive80% of 231 reviews2025
Dev: juan_poder_azure
Windows
Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!
Why similar: Swordplay 28.3%, Souls-like 23.7%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Medieval 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%
- #49 Trickster VR: Co-op Dungeon Crawler
71% matchVery Positive85% of 456 reviews2019
Dev: Superstatic
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
A procedurally generated fantasy adventure, starring floating islands, epic loot and a horde of orcs! Try your skills against orcish combat expertise, ancient magic and ragtag airships!
Why similar: VR 41.6%, Dungeon Crawler 35.8%, Action RPG 16%, Adventure 6.6%
- #50 Crimson Oath
67% matchVery Positive85% of 639 reviews2026
Dev: Parry Frames Team
Windows
Long may the sun shine! Prepare to suffer! Souls-like combat adventure in a unique world. Learn to fight... then fight to realize your belief.A warrior gradually grows and uncovers the ultimate truth of world change.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.7%, Gothic 16% ★, Medieval 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Hack and Slash 12.7%
- #51 Unknightly
73% matchMixed68% of 236 reviews2017
Dev: Portal Studios
Windows
Unknightly is a medieval VR stealth game designed from the ground up for virtual reality. You assume the role of a retired master-thief as he is drawn back into a life once thought left behind.
Why similar: VR 30.7%, Archery 29.9% ★, Medieval 17.8%, Immersive Sim 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #52 Lunacid
66% matchVery Positive91% of 10,977 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: Dungeon Crawler 29.4%, Dark Fantasy 24%, Souls-like 21.3%, Action RPG 11.4%, RPG 7.8%
- #53 Etherburn
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Nixon Scherbarth
Windows
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: Souls-like 49.7%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Adventure 9%, Exploration 8.3%
- #54 SACRALITH : The Archer`s Tale
70% matchVery Positive85% of 268 reviews2018
Dev: Odd Meter
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
SACRALITH: The Archer's Tale is a VR bow-and-arrow shooter. Help your AI companions as you pass various locations together toward the game's main goal: the magic stone called Sacralith that grants you power over dragons.
Why similar: VR 45.2%, Medieval 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Magic 10.9%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #55 Crimson Capes
65% matchVery Positive91% of 151 reviews2026
Dev: Poor Locke
Windows
Engage in fluid 2D pixel art swordplay, hunt down witches, fight monsters and experience the age of high adventure. Enter the guild of the Crimson Capes and explore a fantasy world of Sword and Sorcery.
Why similar: Swordplay 27.5%, Souls-like 27.1%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Action RPG 13.8%, Medieval 10.4%
- #56 Corpse Keeper
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,399 reviews2024
Dev: Melancholia StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.2%, Gothic 15.2% ★, Action RPG 15%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Hack and Slash 12.7%
- #57 Dark Cave
69% matchVery Positive90% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: Anpilov DenisPub: Denoriks Entertainment
Windows
Dark Cave is a third person slasher action game set in a dark fantasy world. Built by one-man development studio Denoriks, powered by the Unreal Engine. Your enemies are ruthless, so survival requires the highest alertness and precision.
Why similar: Swordplay 29.6%, Souls-like 29%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
- #58 Kromlech
65% matchMixed70% of 141 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: Souls-like 33.9%, Action RPG 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Realistic 11.6%, RPG 9.3%
- #59 The Wizards - Enhanced Edition
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 526 reviews2018
Dev: Carbon Studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Become a powerful Wizard and take fate into your own hands! Immerse yourself in a beautiful fantasy world and destroy your enemies by casting spells with hand gestures!
Why similar: VR 48.7%, Magic 15.4%, Action RPG 13.6%, Adventure 5.9%, Action-Adventure 5%