Games Like Hellslave

Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 28.5%, Dungeon Crawler 27%, Dark Fantasy 22.8%, RPG 9.2%, Dark 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive dark fantasy dungeon crawler featuring punishing turn-based combat and a heavy emphasis on managing stress and sanity.

Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 29.5%, Dark Fantasy 22.2%, RPG 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Dark 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game flips the script by letting you play as a necromancer in a dark, turn-based tactical RPG that mirrors the grim tone of Hellslave.

Escape from “Yomi” – a dungeon filled with riches – and danger. Make use of your powerful skills and magic items to create exits and reach the surface alive.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.3%, Turn-Based Combat 19.6%, RPG 17.2%, Dark 10.9%, Gore 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, atmospheric dungeon crawler that excels at creating a sense of dread while exploring complex, grid-based environments.

Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler with survival elements. It's inspired by classic cRPG from the 90s. An old-school game for hardcore players.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21%, Demons 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Gore 13.6%, Dark 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the hellish, dark fantasy setting and focuses heavily on party-based dungeon exploration and turn-based combat.

Thyria is an RPG, a unique combination of dynamic exploration, turn-based combat and crafting. Summon and train a team of Guardians, who will accompany Thyria into the minds of the cursed villagers. Help them vanquish their nightmares.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, RPG 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that blends dungeon exploration with a unique combat system, capturing the dark, procedural feel of Hellslave.

Vambrace: Cold Soul is a story-driven roguelite set amidst a frozen landscape. Plan expeditions, then journey to the cursed city surface with your party. Wield unique powers, avoid traps, brave strange encounters, and survive deadly combat in this gothic fantasy adventure!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.9%, RPG 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Demons 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a bleak, gothic world and challenging turn-based combat that requires careful party management to survive.

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: Dark Fantasy 30.2%, Gore 14.5%, Turn-Based Combat 12.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An intensely dark and punishing dungeon crawler that emphasizes survival and brutal turn-based combat in a nightmare world.

Paper Sorcerer is a stylish single player turn based RPG focused on strategy, party-building, and environmental puzzles. Fight with the skills and spells you've learned in a battle system that emphasizes strategy over grinding. Assemble a party of monsters and dark creatures to fight alongside you.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Character Customization 11%

Why You'll Like It: With its striking hand-drawn art style and turn-based dungeon crawling, it provides a similar aesthetic and mechanical experience.

Deep Sky Derelicts is an original combination of turn-based strategy and RPG, enriched with tactical card combat and popular roguelike elements. Explore derelict alien ships, fight, loot and upgrade your gear, all in distinctive retro-futuristic comic book aesthetic style.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31%, Turn-Based Combat 30.1%, RPG 22.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: While sci-fi, its dark, oppressive atmosphere and card-based turn-based combat offer a similar tactical depth to Hellslave.

Explore a dark fantasy world, descend into the darkest depths and fight hordes of demons in this fast paced Action RPG. Fully customize your character, loot hunderd of unique items and destroy the evil that is corrupting the world once again!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Demons 13.5%, Action RPG 12%, Character Customization 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that provides a similar grim atmosphere and dungeon-crawling focus.

Seven Deadly Sins. Have you heard about the 8th? Delve into madness in Sin Slayers, a challenging RPG Roguelite where you decide how much sin to bear as you transform the world. Assemble a party of wicked adventurers, kill, and pillage to drive off a gluttonous nightmare in turn-based battles

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Turn-Based Combat 15.7%, Dark 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, turn-based roguelike that focuses on party management and strategic combat in a cursed land.

Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.6%, RPG 24.4%, Turn-Based Combat 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, 2D 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, turn-based open-world RPG that captures the feeling of a dangerous, unforgiving dungeon-crawling adventure.

Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.9%, Demons 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, RPG 10.7%, Action RPG 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique dungeon crawler that blends deckbuilding and hack-and-slash mechanics with a dark, paper-cutout aesthetic.

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: Character Customization 43%, RPG 30.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Action 8.2%, Singleplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a dark, low-fantasy setting with deep turn-based tactical combat that rewards careful planning and resource management.

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: Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Turn-Based Combat 24.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Character Customization 16.8%, RPG 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, turn-based roguelike with extensive character customization that emphasizes the dungeon-crawling experience.

A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.8%, Dark Fantasy 26.3%, RPG 12.7%, Horror 10.4%, Action RPG 6%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that leans heavily into dark fantasy and horror themes, mirroring the tone of Hellslave.

Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler set in a Dark Fantasy version of the Imperial Rome. Create and develop your party, explore catacombs, manage your Gladiatorial School and fight demons and undead to free Rome. Inspired by old-school cRPG from the 80s and 90s.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.1%, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Gore 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based dungeon crawler with grid-based movement that focuses on dark, tactical combat.

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 37.2%, Dark Fantasy 27.3%, RPG 9.2%, First-Person 7.9%, Action RPG 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that focuses on exploration and dark fantasy atmosphere in a retro-inspired world.

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: Dungeon Crawler 32.2%, Dark Fantasy 25.8%, Dark 18.6%, Action RPG 17.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric action-RPG that captures the grim aesthetic and challenging combat of the genre.

What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor, but in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals? Blackguards, a new turn-based strategy RPG, explores this very question. You will discover over 180 unique hex-based battlegrounds within a dark and mature story of crime, drugs, and murder.

Why similar: RPG 41.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Character Customization 10%, Turn-Based Combat 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical RPG set in a dark fantasy world that focuses on character builds and strategic positioning.

Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 62%, RPG 21.2%, First-Person 9.1%, Adventure 3.8%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic grid-based dungeon crawler that excels at atmosphere and environmental puzzles, perfect for fans of the genre.

A turn-based tactical RPG in which you will explore a harsh planet teeming with terrifying monsters. Experiment with talent builds for 23 heroes. Combine abilities with equipment and other characters. Assemble a squad and learn the secrets of the planet Tenebris!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.3%, Turn-Based Combat 14.4%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, Dark 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game set in a dark dungeon environment that emphasizes tactical survival.

A tactical, turn-based RPG from the makers of Legend of Grimrock games. Every action, every turn counts as you control your party of heroes through challenging, handcrafted missions in the ancient, mist-clad Menhir Forest.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 44%, RPG 29.6%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 11.2%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical turn-based RPG that emphasizes party-based combat and dungeon exploration with a distinct fantasy feel.

A turn-based, party-based RPG set in the Age of Decadence world and focused on squad level tactical combat. Fight your way out of prison mine or die trying.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.4%, Turn-Based Combat 29.7%, Dark Fantasy 21.9%, RPG 11.2%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pure turn-based tactical combat game focused entirely on dungeon crawling and character progression.

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 33.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 30.2%, RPG 25.7%, Adventure 5.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, tactical RPG where you manage a mercenary company, focusing on survival and turn-based combat in a grim world.

Gloomgrave is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a retro pixel aesthetic. Upgrade your Gloomcrawler with unique perks and experiment with different builds as you try to survive each depth in search of the ultimate ancient relic.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.1%, Turn-Based Combat 18.1%, RPG 13.1%, Dark 9.4%, First-Person 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that offers a retro, dark aesthetic and challenging exploration.

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.5%, Demons 24.4%, Action RPG 14.1%, Dark 13%, RPG 11.3%

Cleveland Mark Blakemore's Magnum Opus! The ultimate classic style turn-based roleplaying game in the tradition of Wizardry, Might&Magic, Lands Of Lore and Eye of the Beholder! 600+ hours of play with hand-painted graphics and old skool goodness!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 57.7%, RPG 26.8%, Indie 5.6%, Adventure 4.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, old-school dungeon crawler that captures the complexity and challenge of the genre's roots.

The Fortress is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with turn-based combat, mixing strategy and risk. Choose a class, delve into cursed chambers, roll dice to fight brutal enemies, and grab loot. Face tough choices, survive epic bosses, and fight to escape... or fall to the shadows

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.6%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Demons 17.1%, Dark 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.8%

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19%, Demons 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Loot 12%, Character Customization 11%

Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.6%, RPG 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Character Customization 9.1%, Dark 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward dungeon crawler that focuses on the core loop of exploration and combat in a dark fantasy setting.

Dark Bestiary is a turn-based tactic game with RPG elements. The very core of the game consists of continuous and exciting battles with monsters rather than a deep story. So, you will have to explore a rich combat system and discover your character’s possibilities.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Loot 13%, Character Customization 9.6%

Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Loot 17.5%, Action RPG 17.2%, Hand-drawn 10.3%

Assemble a squad of four fearless heroes and embark on a deadly journey through the circles of Hell, inspired by dark myths from around the world. Battle legions of demons and challenge the Devil himself!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.1%, Dark Fantasy 24.2%, Turn-Based Combat 23.1%, RPG 10.9%, 2D 4.4%

Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.3%, Demons 21.1%, RPG 14.5%, Action RPG 13.9%, Character Customization 7.6%

Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Demons 19.9%, Loot 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Action RPG 10.1%

A dark fantasy roguelike where you play as the Devil! Lead famous evil geniuses through events and turn-based fights to spread terror and corruption. Create synergies between your disciples, use your evil powers and take revenge on those miserable Demon Hunters.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 26.2%, Dark Fantasy 25.7%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, RPG 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%

Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Loot 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Character Customization 9.9%

Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.6%, Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Loot 19.3%, Action RPG 12.5%, RPG 8.9%

Cyclopean: The Great Abyss is a small scale, mechanics driven CRPG/Roguelike in a retro, monochromatic style, that takes place in the underworld of H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamlands.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.9%, Turn-Based Combat 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 21.7%, RPG 10.2%, Dark 10.2%

Dive deep into the Abyss.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Character Customization 14.8%, RPG 13.4%

Ravensword: Undaunted is a FPS dungeon crawler inspired by Hexen and Heretic, set within the Ravensword Universe.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Demons 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Gore 11.8%, Dark 9.5%

Welcome to a world of darkness, where every step can be your last. Explore a stunning world filled with fear and horror, solve puzzles, and endure combat trials to become a hero and protect your world from darkness. Become a warrior ready to fight anything that stands in your way in this action RPG.

Why similar: Demons 25.9%, Dark Fantasy 22.5%, Dark 14.7%, Action RPG 13.5%, RPG 12.5%

THYSIASTERY is a dungeon crawler RPG featuring traditional roguelike and turn-based gameplay. Command a party of bearers of the Brand, drawn into a vast Labyrinth. Recruit while exploring the Labyrinth in hope of finding a way out, and its secrets will be revealed as you delve deeper.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.6%, Dark Fantasy 23.3%, Turn-Based Combat 17.1%, RPG 11.4%, First-Person 5.9%

A dungeon crawl where YOU are the dungeon! Lead your minions in tactical turn-based combat against the pesky heroes, and unlock a variety of evil Powers. With a dynamic campaign system and a branching storyline, "Reverse Crawl" lets you experience an RPG from a whole new angle!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.9%, Turn-Based Combat 23%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, RPG 11.2%, 2D 4.4%

Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.3%, Dark 17.5%, Action RPG 14.7%, RPG 13%, Horror 12.5%

Soulblight is a dark, unforgiving, top-down action roguelike luring you to cross the thin line between good and evil. Embrace your flaws to survive a journey through an unforgiving Sanctuary. Gluttony, Lust, Cannibalism - how far are you willing to go?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 21.5%, RPG 17.8%, Dark 9.4%, Action RPG 7.6%

Fight horrific enemies and utilize powerful spell fusions to overcome the cruel fate of mages and see the light of freedom.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Turn-Based Combat 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, RPG 12%

Tarnished Blood is a turn-based roguelite RPG with a unique time-bending battle mechanic. Hunt massive beasts, harvest their essence, and help a group of hunters survive in the brutal world beneath the Dome!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, RPG 16.4%, Dark 13.1%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%

Assemble a party, explore the dungeon, fight your way through hordes of monsters, and defeat the Demon Lord in this brutal dungeon crawler. Are you up to the challenge?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.6%, Turn-Based Combat 25.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, RPG 12.7%, First-Person 6.2%

A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.

Why similar: RPG 39%, Dungeon Crawler 25.9%, Loot 16.4%, Indie 12%, Singleplayer 4.1%

In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.6%, Dark Fantasy 27.6%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 14.1%, Action 4.1%

Become a cult leader and unleash divine power in this dark fantasy strategy RPG. You are the villain - you command disciples, outwit enemies in combat, and shape the fate of the fallen city as you awaken the Dead Gods — Wrath, Desire, and Madness.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 23.4%, Dark Fantasy 23%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Character Customization 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%

Turn-based, tactical RPG where players command a powerful band of warriors.

Why similar: Gore 19%, RPG 17.2%, Turn-Based Combat 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%

Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 39.8%, Dungeon Crawler 31.8%, 2D 10%, Action RPG 7.9%, Action 5.2%

Dungeon Scavenger is a unique turn-based old school dungeon crawler that sets you on a challenging path of exploration. Select a hero to keep the threat of the dungeon and demon realms away from the town's people with an innovative combat system. Can you save the town from the danger below?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.1%, Character Customization 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Action RPG 13%, RPG 10.9%

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 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, Character Customization 17.5%, Horror 15.6%, RPG 11.7%

A horrific retro point and click adventure with combat

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.7%, Point & Click 19.1%, Horror 16.8%, Dark 14.5%, Adventure 7.7%