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 28.2%, Dungeon Crawler 27.5%, Dark Fantasy 22.6%, RPG 9.3%, Dark 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Shares Hellslave's grim dark-fantasy atmosphere, turn-based combat, and the heavy burden of managing corrupted heroes fighting against overwhelming demonic odds.

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 28.9%, Dark Fantasy 22.4%, RPG 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Dark 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar dark, turn-based roguelike structure where you control evil forces and embrace the macabre just like Hellslave's demonic pacts.

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 29.9%, Gore 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, RPG 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the unforgiving, grotesque dark fantasy horror and grim dungeon-crawling despair found in Hellslave's cursed world.

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 37.8%, Demons 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, RPG 10.7%, Action RPG 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a dark, stylized dungeon-crawling experience that reimagines classic hack-and-slash mechanics with unique deckbuilding elements.

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 38%, Dark Fantasy 26.8%, RPG 9.3%, First-Person 7.7%, Action RPG 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Immerses players in a dark, atmospheric dungeon-crawling world heavily inspired by classic retro dungeon crawlers with occult undertones.

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 37%, Turn-Based Combat 19.2%, RPG 17.2%, Dark 11.1%, Gore 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging grid-based dungeon crawler that shares Hellslave's penchant for dark, oppressive subterranean environments.

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 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Loot 12.6%, Character Customization 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG with deep tactical combat focused on battling grotesque monsters in dark fantasy settings.

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 32.4%, Dark Fantasy 25.3%, Dark 18.4%, Action RPG 17.6%, Action 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a gloomy, death-obsessed dark fantasy setting where you command decaying warriors in strategic battles.

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 20.5%, RPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Combat 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Demons 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines gothic dark fantasy aesthetics with party-based dungeon exploration and strategic turn-based combat.

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 26%, RPG 24.8%, Turn-Based Combat 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, 2D 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a brutal, traditional turn-based medieval dungeon-crawling experience focused on survival and tactical combat.

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 24.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Demons 13.7%, Action RPG 12.3%, Character Customization 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a rich dark fantasy action RPG experience centered around dungeon crawling and battling supernatural forces.

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: Turn-Based Combat 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 24.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Character Customization 16.8%, RPG 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike RPG with immense character customization and tactical turn-based combat built for dark fantasy enthusiasts.

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 31.9%, Dark Fantasy 25.9%, RPG 12.8%, Horror 10.3%, Action RPG 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy dungeon crawler with tactical mechanics and a gloomy atmosphere reminiscent of Hellslave's demonic crusade.

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 21.2%, Demons 15.7%, Gore 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Dark 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A grid-based dungeon crawler that plunges players straight into hellish realms filled with dangerous monsters.

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 30%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, RPG 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends top-down exploration with turn-based combat as you guide characters through surreal, dark fantasy nightmares.

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 23.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Character Customization 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: An old-school, turn-based party RPG with a distinct hand-drawn dark art style and classic dungeon exploration.

Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 32.7%, RPG 16.6%, Action RPG 15.6%, 2D 12.9%, Indie 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an intense gothic combat loop that appeals to fans of fast-paced demonic annihilation.

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 26.8%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Gore 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, party-based dungeon crawler offering tactical grid-based combat and grim atmospheric storytelling.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 41%, Gore 32.3%, Horror 7.1%, 2D 6.5%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the exact same bleak, religious dark-fantasy horror and grotesque aesthetic found in Hellslave.

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 33.1%, Character Customization 17.5%, RPG 16.3%, Action RPG 12.6%, First-Person 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Immerses players in a deeply dark, Arthurian-inspired fantasy world of bleak survival and tactical encounters.

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: Action RPG 41.1%, Loot 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a top-tier dark fantasy ARPG experience with deep character customization and a grim, ruined world to explore.

Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.

Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 30.4%, Dark Fantasy 27.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, RPG 14.5%, 2D 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines turn-based tactical combat with dark fantasy defense against hordes of unholy monstrosities.

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: Dark Fantasy 24.4%, Loot 21.2%, Character Customization 13.2%, Action RPG 11.4%, RPG 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy shooter that shares Hellslave's gritty, occult-heavy crusade against demonic invaders.

Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43.7%, Gore 14.5%, RPG 12.9%, First-Person 10.8%, Loot 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler focusing on brutal melee combat in a colorful yet dangerous dungeon setting.

The Heavens are done waiting. In this dark fantasy dungeon crawler RPG, the Archon descends to end the demon war once and for all. Make your stand in HellSlave II, more immersive, brutal, and customizable than ever. The reckoning begins now.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19%, Demons 17.1%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Hand-drawn 9.9%

Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 52.2%, Action RPG 17.1%, RPG 14.2%, First-Person 9.9%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person roguelike dungeon crawler that rewards careful tactical movement and resource management in dark depths.

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 19.8%, Demons 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Loot 13.8%, Dark 10.6%

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 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Demons 17.4%, Dark 10.5%, Turn-Based Combat 9.5%

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 19.2%, Demons 18.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Loot 11.5%, Character Customization 10.8%

Bard's Gold is a challenging platformer that let's you explore eerie worlds in a quest for a Goblin that stole your gold. Help the Bard to overcome the dungeon’s many dangerous perils and use your new-found treasures to improve your character and to buy new weapons and gear!

Why similar: Indie 52.4%, Action 47.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging indie platforming dungeon crawler with retro aesthetics and punishing progression.

Dungeon Crawler with elements of rogue-like and ARPG games. Kill hordes of enemies, duel mighty bosses, and acquire legendary loot!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Loot 14.1%, Dark 11.1%

Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.

Why similar: Adventure 30.1%, Indie 20.2%, 2D 18.5%, Action 17.1%, Singleplayer 14%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, mythologically driven arcade action game inspired by medieval folklore and demon-slaying.

Ascend the sunken labyrinth called the Tower and choose your path to escape to the surface. Battle foes, forge relationships, and find power in this roguelite dark fantasy RPG.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Demons 16.6%, Turn-Based Combat 16.3%, Hand-drawn 11.6%

Hollowdeep is a first person dungeon crawler inspired by oldschool games of the ps1 era. There is a large focus on fast gameplay and parrying mechanics.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.8%, Demons 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Action RPG 11.2%, RPG 9.1%

Pixel-art isekai roguelike dungeon crawler! 5 classes, mix skills & items freely in turn-based combat across deadly random dungeons. Fight goblins, orcs, undead; collect artifacts, beat hidden bosses. Death = rebirth, endless builds await. Become the hero saving the kingdom!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.8%, Turn-Based Combat 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, RPG 12.1%, Adventure 4.4%

YOU ARE SENTENCED TO DEATH... Slither your way through an impenetrable fortress crawling with devils faster, stronger, and more cunning than any human. By sheer luck you've slipped through the cracks, but discovery means certain death. How long are you going to delay the inevitable?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Turn-Based Combat 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, RPG 10.5%, Dark 10.2%

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 20.2%, Dark 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%

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 21.5%, Turn-Based Combat 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, RPG 12.2%

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 31.1%, Demons 21.4%, RPG 14.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, Character Customization 7.4%

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 31.5%, Dark Fantasy 24%, Turn-Based Combat 22.8%, RPG 11.1%, 2D 4.3%

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%, Demons 24.9%, Action RPG 14.5%, Dark 12.9%, RPG 11.3%

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 23%, Demons 20.3%, Loot 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Action RPG 10.4%

Nightmarish monsters crawl forth from the darkness, while the Demon Lord lurks beneath the abyss. Venture into the Shadow Dungeon, carve your way through blood and chaos, and forge your own legendary epic.

Why similar: Loot 29.5%, Demons 15.9%, Action RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Dark 9.8%

Gloomgrave is a roguelike turn-based dungeon crawler where you will explore, loot, and fight your way through the ever-shifting dungeon to defeat the evil that lies below.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.5%, Turn-Based Combat 17.8%, RPG 13.3%, Dark 9.4%, First-Person 8.6%

A turn-based tactical RPG. Experiment with the talent trees of 23 heroes. Combine abilities with equipment. Defeat 17 terrifying bosses and uncover the secrets of the planet Tenebris!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Turn-Based Combat 14.3%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Dark 11.1%

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

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Loot 12.7%, Character Customization 9.8%

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 26.1%, Dark Fantasy 25.7%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, RPG 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%

Venture through the Labyrinth Of The Demon King, solving puzzles and fighting fearsome monsters in an epic quest to track down the demon who betrayed your lord and end its life.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29%, Dark Fantasy 21.5%, Demons 19.8%, Horror 8.7%, RPG 7.4%

Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Loot 14.8%, RPG 9.6%, First-Person 8.4%

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 28.9%, RPG 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Character Customization 8.9%, Dark 7.6%

Lootbound is a tactical roguelite with turn-based combat, loot management and D&D elements set in a dark fantasy world. Fight dangerous enemies, collect epic loot, recruit allies and lead them on a path of adventure.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.8%, Turn-Based Combat 21.2%, Loot 18.9%, Character Customization 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%

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

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Demons 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Gore 11.6%, Dark 9.3%

Dive deep into the Abyss.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.5%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Character Customization 14.7%, RPG 13.6%

Guide puny humans through Despot's Game - a rogue-like tactics army battler. Equip your team and sacrifice them through procedural dungeons as you fight enemies, and other players!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.8%, RPG 23.9%, 2D 9.2%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 7.6%

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 27.9%, Dark 17.3%, Action RPG 15.1%, RPG 13.2%, Horror 12.4%

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 35.4%, Turn-Based Combat 22.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, RPG 11.4%, 2D 4.3%

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 29.2%, Dark Fantasy 20.5%, Loot 18.7%, Action RPG 13%, RPG 8.9%

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 31.1%, Dark Fantasy 21.2%, RPG 17.9%, Dark 9.3%, Action RPG 7.9%