- #1 Hunt the Night
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 514 reviews2023
Dev: Moonlight GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.
Why similar: Gothic 29.1% ★, Souls-like 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Action RPG 9.3%, Hack and Slash 8.5%
- #2 Gothic Blood
96% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Ryan CowanPub: UAHRF
Windows
A top-down action adventure game. Play as a reaper exploring the world of Vernov, fight your way through enemies and find cool weapons to make it to the end.
Why similar: Gothic 39.2% ★, Souls-like 20.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Top-Down 5%
- #3 Tale of Darkness
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gravity Works
Windows
Tale of Darkness is a brutal, action roguelite. Play as the Betrayed King, ascend from the grave, fight your way through hordes of twisted enemies, defeat your betrayers and free the realm of the Oblivion. Then die and do it all over again.
Why similar: Gothic 28.1% ★, Souls-like 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 19.8%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Action RPG 5.3%
- #4 Corpse Keeper
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,414 reviews2024
Dev: Melancholia StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.8 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: Gothic 25.5% ★, Souls-like 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Hack and Slash 9.6%
- #5 INVICTA: The Next Queen
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: Dark Moth GamesPub: ESAT
Windows
INVICTA: The Next Queen is a TopDown Soulslike game where a legendary warrior must fight her way through hell and claim her soul once more. Take the role of Moma as you explore the labyrinthian dungeons that make up the Circle of Greed and defeat King Midas in single combat.
Why similar: Gothic 25.5% ★, Souls-like 24.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Dark 4.3%
- #6 Silver Requiem
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SilverNightmareStudio
Windows
Dance on the Edge of Death. A single counter turns the battlefield into your stage. High-Mobility Counter × Build-Oriented 3D Soulslike Action :Leave even your regrets behind.:
Why similar: Gothic 31.9% ★, Souls-like 28.6%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Action RPG 9.7%, RPG 4.1%
- #7 Thymesia
93% matchVery Positive82% of 10,011 reviews2022
Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.1%, Gothic 19.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Action RPG 7.5%
- #8 Witchy Woes
92% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Sinomod Studios
Windows
When a power hungry, egotistical young witch disobeys her school’s headmasters, she is cast out and exiled. Play as Devious Donna as she wreaks havoc on those who have wronged her. Harness the dark arts and exact your revenge on the masters of magic.
Why similar: Gothic 29.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Dark 5.8%
- #9 Island Of Ash
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Grim Page Studio
Windows
A 3rd-person action-adventure inspired by cult classics. Explore a unique, solo-developed world and vanquish foes in intense battles. Level up your hero and reveal the secrets of a civilization that crumbled into dust five centuries ago.
Why similar: Gothic 37.1% ★, Souls-like 23.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Action RPG 6.2%, Atmospheric 3.1%
- #10 Tearscape
89% matchVery Positive91% of 336 reviews2026
Dev: NERDS TAKE OVER
Windows · Mac · Linux
As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.
Why similar: Gothic 30.6% ★, Souls-like 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Action RPG 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
- #11 Nevermore: The Chamber Door
90% matchVery Positive86% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Burning Bright
Windows
NEVERMORE: The Chamber Door is an indie game developed by just one person, with fluid combat in the style of hack n 'slash and lore inspired by the work of Edgar Allan Poe.
Why similar: Gothic 24.6% ★, Souls-like 22.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Action RPG 7.9%
- #12 Conatus - Forgotten Depths
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: KUT Studio
Windows
A dark fantasy dungeon crawler where every weapon defines a unique playstyle. Explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, craft powerful potions and unravel the mysteries of a world built from everything humanity chose to forget.
Why similar: Gothic 25.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 19.9%, Souls-like 15.2%, Action RPG 6%
- #13 Abyss of Kings
87% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Star Banner GamesPub: Spelkollektivet
Windows · Linux
A Dark-Fantasy Action-Adventure inspired by the Kingsfield series. Explore the remnants of an underground civilization and battle sentient chess pieces. Discover magical rings and use them to create your own spells. Meet the last inhabitants of a dead kingdom and escape the Abyss.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Dark Fantasy 25.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Atmospheric 5.9%, Dark 5.4%
- #14 Necrofane
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Millennium Bound
Windows
A dark power is rising. Defeat the necromancer and his generals before they conquer the kingdom. In this old school dark fantasy RPG, explore cursed dungeons, battle monstrous foes, master forbidden magic, and gather powerful loot in a world teetering on the edge of ruin.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.1%, Gothic 21.4% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Action RPG 8.3%
- #15 DEATH REALM
88% matchMostly Negative36% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: PEPOLA INDIA Pvt. Ltd.
Windows
Once you enter the Death Realm, you are bound to abandon hope. Do you think you can take on the most powerful?
Why similar: Gothic 32.2% ★, Souls-like 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Action RPG 8.2%
- #16 Nox Meld
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FSTGame
Windows · Linux
"Nox Meld"is a top-down action RPG game. You awaken in a grim welfare home that has become a place of slaughter and madness. You must fight your way out and seek the source of the calamity. The game combines a hardcore combat system with a vision‑obscuring mechanic.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.1%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Gothic 13.1% ★, Action RPG 9.5%, Dark 6.3%
- #17 Dark Stress
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Two Parks
Windows
[Dark Stress] is an action adventure game that combines the essence of soul-like combat and dungeon crawling. The moment you step into the dungeon, you will inevitably be swallowed by darkness and stress.
Why similar: Gothic 27.7% ★, Souls-like 25.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Exploration 3.7%
- #18 The Golden Eyed Ghosts
84% matchMixed56% of 43 reviews2023
Dev: Syphono4Pub: indie.io
Windows
The Golden Eyed Ghosts is a dark fantasy soulslike heavily influenced by the legacy of Zelda adventures, set in the crumbling kingdom of Andromeda. As exiled warrior Orion, search for a way to restore his memories and unravel a terrifying conspiracy.
Why similar: Gothic 26.2% ★, Souls-like 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action RPG 7.3%
- #19 Auredis: Vaelen's Requiem
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AGE Zero
Windows
The sun is dead. In the golden capital of Sol-Nihil, flesh fuses with stone. As the Unfused Champion, you alone can move through the stagnation. Breach the walls, slay the Puppet King, and destroy the Lich Lord in this punishing, hand-crafted Action RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Gothic 15% ★, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Action RPG 8.3%
- #20 Soulivion II
84% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Queen's Court
Windows
Soulivion II is an immersive fantasy role-playing game with an in-depth demonic companion. Dominate the afterlife and decide the fate of everything.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.2%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Action RPG 9.5%
- #21 MEARTH II
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ICON GAME STUDIO
Windows
Dangerous roads, magical battles, ruthless bosses – get ready for new adventures. Join Princess Asteria !
Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Action RPG 8.3%
- #22 Crimson Covenant
81% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: icennidoll
Windows
Crimson Covenant is a dark action RPG set in a world shattered by the V24 anomaly. Control Crimvael and fight with a rapier, scissors, bow, and forbidden magic. Shape your tactics through branching combos, attack rhythm, and stamina management as you uncover the truth behind a collapsing world.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Gothic 21.6% ★, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Action RPG 9.6%
- #23 Phantom Chains
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GoolWorks
Windows
Phantom Chains is a first person action dungeon crawler with an emphasis on exploration and mystery in a dark fantasy world.
Why similar: Gothic 27.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Dark 6.6%, Hack and Slash 5.7%
- #24 Wizard King
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DarkMatterGames
Windows
Wizard King is a first-person action RPG where you play as the resurrected king of wizards, combining fast-paced melee combat with devastating magic on a journey to reclaim your throne.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.3%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Action RPG 9%
- #25 Grim Axiom
79% matchMixed69% of 32 reviews2026
Dev: Rare Soup
Windows
Enter a dark underground world in this soulslike adventure-horror game where undead monsters lurk around every corner, and uncover the mystery behind the ancient machines operating in its depths.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.1%, Gothic 24.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Dark 4.8%
- #26 Bonehold
78% matchVery Positive85% of 126 reviews2026
Dev: Pixel Jackal
Windows
Dungeon Crawler with elements of rogue-like and ARPG games. Kill hordes of enemies, duel mighty bosses, and acquire legendary loot!
Why similar: Souls-like 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Hack and Slash 13%, Action RPG 8.1%
- #27 Etheral
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythic Forge Studios
Windows
Choose your heroes. Fight enemies. Shape the fate of the region. Play with friends, or forge ahead alone in Etheral, a tactics RPG.
Why similar: Gothic 39% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action RPG 11.3%, Atmospheric 6.1%
- #28 Verho - Curse of Faces
78% matchVery Positive92% of 1,312 reviews2025
Dev: Kasur GamesPub: CobraTekku Games
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Verho, a Dark RPG following the tradition of the King’s Field series, takes place after the catastrophic Era of Solitude, where masks have become the only protection against the Curse of Faces. Travel to the land of Yariv, find the source of this scourge and face its dangers.
Why similar: Gothic 26.4% ★, Souls-like 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Dark 5.6%
- #29 Citizen Pain II
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alessandro Capriolo
Windows
Citizen Pain II is a unique old-school first-person action RPG experience featuring insane challenge, fast gameplay intensity and instantly rewarding combat. Begin a dark journey and experience secret dungeons, hidden hazards and terrifyng enemy encounters.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Action RPG 8.9%
- #30 Wild Tower
77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Jianan
Windows
Wild Tower is a Three Kingdoms-themed 2D top-down dark fantasy action-adventure game with light Rogue elements. Step into the perilous tower, explore unknown rooms, scavenge powerful equipment, and confront formidable enemies lurking within in life-threatening battles.
Why similar: Souls-like 30%, Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, Action RPG 8.2%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #31 Sceadu Eard
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Yellow Basement Games
Windows
Sceadu Eard is a hardcore retro-style open-world dungeon crawler set in an eerie dark fantasy world. Craft gear at your base, gather resources, master methodical combat, unlock new paths and return safely from each expedition.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.4%, Dark Fantasy 24.1%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Dark 6.5%, Action RPG 4.2%
- #32 VOIN
75% matchVery Positive94% of 3,611 reviews2024
Dev: Nikita SozidarPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Gothic 27.1% ★, Souls-like 22.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Action RPG 8.6%
- #33 Obnulenie
76% matchMixed62% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Artsiom Tsiareshka
Windows
A dark retro-style Souls-like where defeating bosses brings more than victory — uncover hidden pleasures along the way. Fight deadly foes, explore a crumbling kingdom, and unlock explicit, animated NSFW scenes — all by choice.
Why similar: Gothic 23.5% ★, Souls-like 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%
- #34 Fury of the Axe
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MetaHStar
Windows
A brutal action RPG where rage is your only weapon. Fight through a cursed world, break your enemies, and unleash the fury within.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.1%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Hack and Slash 15%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Action RPG 9.6%
- #35 Lies of P
75% matchVery Positive92% of 81,355 reviews2023
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.0 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Gothic 17.1% ★, Action RPG 7.4%, Dark 5%
- #36 Slain 2: The Beast Within
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Steel MantisPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
A brutal gothic hack-and-slash where steel and savagery collide. As Prince Akran, wield the sentient blade Bathoryn, embrace your werewolf fury, and battle through a dying world against the forces of Vroll. The quest begins now.
Why similar: Gothic 30.4% ★, Souls-like 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Action RPG 7.2%
- #37 Sands of Aura
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 842 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Action RPG 10.9%, Hack and Slash 9.9%
- #38 Crimson Moon
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ProbablyMonsters
Windows
You are Nephilim: a human-angel hybrid forged to defend humanity with supernatural powers. Fight solo or with a friend to annihilate demons and challenge brutal bosses in relentless melée combat. Rise, violent one. The prophecy is yours to fulfill.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.8%, Gothic 20% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Hack and Slash 12%, Action RPG 10.4%
- #39 Blood Spear
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,369 reviews2021
Dev: Blood Spear Dev
Windows
Blood Spear is a unique ranged action-adventure student game in which you play as a demonic spear. Emerging from a deep slumber, you are thirsty for blood. Throw with precision to impale and defeat powerful foes inside grandiose environments where a long-coveted power lies.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.1%, Gothic 21.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Action RPG 7.9%
- #40 Cursemark
70% matchVery Positive87% of 600 reviews2026
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.8%, Dark Fantasy 22%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action RPG 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #41 The Secret of Velmora
71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Zbigniew Lipka
Windows · Linux
The Secret of Velmora: Immerse yourself in a dark action RPG that will test your skills, and relax with four additional mini-games. Uncover the secrets of the crypt and become the last hope.
Why similar: Gothic 29.1% ★, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, Action RPG 11.7%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #42 SoulCharge
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingQuests
Windows
Harness the power of a corrupted blade as you navigate forgotten ruins, kill monsters, and balance your soul between power and corruption in this dark, atmospheric dungeon souls-like game!
Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Action RPG 9%
- #43 Lunacid
70% matchVery Positive91% of 11,411 reviews2023
Dev: KIRA LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 32.3%, Dark Fantasy 29%, Souls-like 18.8%, Action RPG 6.9%, RPG 4.5%
- #44 Grym: Knights in the Garden
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Versa Digital
Windows
Embark on a gothic and strange crusade through the wilderness in this stylish Survival Rogue-lite. Seek absolution in these cursed lands by completing pilgrimages to sacred shrines, and holding your own against the demonic creatures of the night.
Why similar: Gothic 34.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Souls-like 15.4%, Hack and Slash 11%, Action RPG 5.5%
- #45 Inner Abyss
73% matchMixed58% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Paradice Entertainment
Windows
The world is riddled with monsters beyond our understanding, from horrors unknown. It is now your task to find out why they are here, and how to get rid of them before it is too late.
Why similar: Gothic 24.2% ★, Souls-like 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Action RPG 9.5%
- #46 Helyana
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Serenity
Windows
A neo-gothic manga action RPG where your choices shape your enemies. Powerful bosses aren’t always foes. Get on their wrong side and they’ll hunt you, understand them and they may stand beside you. Fight through a ruined world with skill-driven combat where every decision has weight.
Why similar: Gothic 33.6% ★, Souls-like 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Action RPG 8.3%, Top-Down 3.6%
- #47 Void: Edge of Existence
72% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Dala GG StudiosPub: Dala GG Studios
Windows
Void: Edge of Existence is a Souls-like, Dark Fantasy inspired, Action RPG. You'll experience corrupted zones, lost powerful items, hidden domains providing you're able to completed the Trials placed in 3D Souls-lite combat. Hard Hitting Mobs, Difficult Bosses, Scaled Enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 28%, Dark Fantasy 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Action RPG 8.9%
- #48 The Darkblade
70% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: MikalyhPub: Lyh Project
Windows
The Darkblade is a souls-like 2D singleplayer RPG where you battle through cursed lands, master deadly combat, and uncover the truth behind a mysterious stone core—all while adventuring with a loyal, cute companion by your side.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Action RPG 10.7%
- #49 Dungeon Lurker
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 13AM Games
Windows
Fight your way into the depths of a cursed dungeon in Dungeon Lurker, a retro action roguelike with a dark twist. Uncover a sinister secret connected to your past as you plunge into a world of dark horror and brutal combat.
Why similar: Gothic 25.5% ★, Souls-like 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Hack and Slash 9.8%
- #50 Dispel
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: LegionSword
Windows
Dispel is the third-person, action RPG that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Gothic 25.4% ★, Souls-like 23%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, Dark 5%
- #51 Dead Wells: The Devil Fragment
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: Echo7Project
Windows
Hack, Slash, Parry and Dodge your foes in this Souls-like Action RPG. Explore the countryside in search of The Devil Fragment while fighting enemies with a multi game inspired combat system where you can launch foes into the air and then juggle them to build your combo meter for multiple buffs.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Action RPG 9.6%
- #52 Louma
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: DreamStudios
Windows
Louma is a Roguelike Dungeon Crawler. Fight through the procedural generated floors and save the World of Louma.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27%, Souls-like 26.5%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Dark 5.8%
- #53 Nine Treasures of Liuyin
67% matchMostly 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 30.4%, Dark Fantasy 24.5%, Action RPG 13.2%, Hack and Slash 6.6%, Dark 6.5%
- #54 VANRAN
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BECUZUS
Windows
VANRAN is a dark fantasy action RPG where a human slave in the Demon Realm wields a sealed blade and rises in rebellion. Defeat your enemies, claim their powers, grow stronger, and escape. Seek salvation—or choose vengeance.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.5%, Dark Fantasy 24.8%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Action RPG 14.2%, PvE 3.4%
- #55 Last Night of Winter
68% matchVery Positive91% of 67 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 30.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Action RPG 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
- #56 Fowl Scourge
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Void Cup Games
Windows
In this Dark Fantasy Action-RPG you are part of a plague doctor guild where every encounter with your patients is a boss fight.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Action RPG 12.5%, Top-Down 5.6%, PvE 4.9%
- #57 Mina the Hollower
63% matchVery Positive88% of 8,294 reviews2026
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!
Why similar: Gothic 37.7% ★, Souls-like 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #58 Hollow Witch
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2020
Dev: Bad Kid Games
Windows
A treacherous dungeon, locked rooms on the Witch's path to freedom. Use magic energy to guide lost souls, perform the liberating ritual. Overcome dangerous obstacles. Fight tiny creatures in this dark precision platformer. Escape your doom, but remember: too much power is dangerous.
Why similar: Gothic 32% ★, Souls-like 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #59 A Short Quest
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Silent Moon
Windows
Explore a hand-crafted world, overcome brutally challenging combat, and restore order to a broken kingdom. Discover many unique weapons, tools, spells, and secrets in this short game inspired by old school action RPGs.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Souls-like 16%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Action RPG 11.4%