What games are most similar to Heart in the Dark?

The most similar games to Heart in the Dark include Thrice Cursed, Barbarian Souls, Emberbane, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Heart in the Dark?

Heart in the Dark is a Action, Adventure, Early Access game with popular tags including Dark Fantasy, Hack and Slash, Action-Adventure, Souls-like, Action.

Best dark fantasy games like Heart in the Dark?

If you're looking for more dark fantasy games like Heart in the Dark, try Thrice Cursed, Barbarian Souls, Emberbane. These share the Dark Fantasy tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Heart in the Dark?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Heart in the Dark. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Heart in the Dark but more hack and slash?

To find games emphasizing hack and slash, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Hack and Slash alongside Dark Fantasy. You can also explore the hack and slash tag page directly.

Games Like Heart in the Dark

Top Similar Games to Heart in the Dark

Thrice Cursed (2025) — Shared: Souls-like, Action Roguelike, Action. Also features adventure and singleplayer. Tags: Souls-like, Action Roguelike, Action
Barbarian Souls (2019) — Shared: Hack and Slash, Souls-like, Action-Adventure. Also features casual and character action game. Tags: Hack and Slash, Souls-like, Action-Adventure
Emberbane (2026) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Hack and Slash. Also features 2d platformer and side scroller. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Hack and Slash
Ex Angelus0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Hack and Slash, Souls-like. Also features action rpg and rpg. Tags: Metroidvania, Hack and Slash, Souls-like
Pale Cinder0 — Shared: Souls-like, Metroidvania, Hack and Slash. Also features dark and atmospheric. Tags: Souls-like, Metroidvania, Hack and Slash
Moonscars (2022) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Souls-like. Also features pixel graphics and 2d. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Souls-like
AEON BLOOD (2020) — Shared: Action, Dark Fantasy, Souls-like. Also features indie and beat 'em up. Tags: Action, Dark Fantasy, Souls-like
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HALLOW BLADE0 — Shared: Dark Fantasy, Action-Adventure, Metroidvania. Also features first-person and atmospheric. Tags: Dark Fantasy, Action-Adventure, Metroidvania
MEARTH II0 — Shared: Action, Souls-like, Dark Fantasy. Also features female protagonist and adventure. Tags: Action, Souls-like, Dark Fantasy
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Rune Fencer Illyia (2026) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Action-Adventure. Also features adventure and platformer. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Action-Adventure
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