- #1 Vigil: The Longest Night
97% matchVery Positive86% of 3,655 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Heart Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.
Why similar: Souls-like 38.8%, Action RPG 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, RPG 4.1%
- #2 HunterX
96% matchVery Positive83% of 747 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.3%, Action RPG 22.5%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Female Protagonist 9%, Hack and Slash 8.7%
- #3 The Last Faith
96% matchVery Positive85% of 5,695 reviews2023
Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.3%, Gothic 25.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Vampires 10.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #4 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
95% matchVery Positive93% of 41,767 reviews2019
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: Gothic 35.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, RPG 9.7%, Action 7.1%
- #5 Minoria
94% matchVery Positive81% of 2,659 reviews2019
Dev: BombservicePub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Gothic 13.1% ★, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Hack and Slash 9.3%
- #6 The Vagrant
94% matchVery Positive90% of 8,690 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, 2D 9.5%, RPG 8.4%
- #7 Nunholy
92% matchVery Positive89% of 5,419 reviews2025
Dev: Chowbie
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
In a world overrun by vampires, a group of nuns with their own stories have arrived at the Hunters' Guild. They are ready to wield any power—even that of demons—to defeat their enemies. What fate awaits them on this perilous journey?
Why similar: Gothic 40.5% ★, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Sexual Content 7.6%
- #8 Obnulenie
93% matchMixed63% of 72 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: Souls-like 24.3%, Gothic 20.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #9 Moonscars
91% matchVery Positive83% of 1,528 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Souls-like 45.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Female Protagonist 6%
- #10 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
91% matchVery Positive82% of 1,258 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Souls-like 27.6%, Action RPG 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #11 Midnight Castle Succubus DX
90% matchVery Positive93% of 1,120 reviews2020
Dev: pixelteishokuPub: Critical Bliss
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A succubus issues threats against humanity once every 100 years. While men die and young women disappear one by one, a succubus hunter visits a cursed city under the moonlight. Let's rescue abducted girls and defeat the succubus!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.3%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Sexual Content 17.3%, Nudity 11.9%, RPG 7.6%
- #12 Tearscape
89% matchVery Positive91% of 352 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: Souls-like 26.3%, Gothic 24.9% ★, Action RPG 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #13 Mina the Hollower
88% matchVery Positive88% of 8,694 reviews2026
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 15.3 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 29.6% ★, Souls-like 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #14 BloodLust Shadowhunter
89% matchVery Positive81% of 355 reviews2015
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Bloodlust is a dungeon crawling / action RPG experience that will allow players to explore the dark underworld of a forgotten society of Vampires and their disciplines, all while trying to battle for hierarchy among the clans in search of their sire.
Why similar: Vampires 56.3% ★, RPG 16.8%, Action RPG 16.6%, Action 10.2%
- #15 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
86% matchVery Positive94% of 4,524 reviews2018
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
Why similar: Gothic 34.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Vampires 12.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Female Protagonist 6.2%
- #16 Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists
85% matchVery Positive82% of 171 reviews2025
Dev: Danny Garay
Windows · Linux
This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Gothic 31% ★, Action RPG 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #17 Demoniaca: Everlasting Night
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 219 reviews2019
Dev: Demon Girl
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Demoniaca - is a dark, gothic, mature and sexy action RPG inspired by the Castlevania series. Explore, fight, meet new friends and avenge those who brought you unbearable pain and loss.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Sexual Content 18.1%, Nudity 17.1%, 2D 8.5%
- #18 The Excrawlers
86% matchVery Positive88% of 134 reviews2023
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.6%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #19 Lost Ruins
84% matchVery Positive85% of 5,816 reviews2021
Dev: ALTARI GAMESPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 23.6%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Character Customization 8.8%, Sexual Content 8.1%
- #20 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
82% matchVery Positive94% of 45,986 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.5%, Dark Fantasy 27.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Action RPG 11.6%, 2D 4.1%
- #21 HunterX: code name T
83% matchVery Positive86% of 169 reviews2023
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.4%, Action RPG 24.1%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, RPG 6.2%
- #22 Maid of Salvation
82% matchVery Positive90% of 272 reviews2025
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.4%, Action RPG 20.7%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #23 SiNiSistar 2
81% matchVery Positive90% of 3,853 reviews2026
Dev: UuPub: Eroge Japan
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Step into a beautifully somber pixel art world of decay filled with grotesque, writhing abominations...A dark action RPG that follows the journey of a demon-slaying nun who must resist destruction and despair while purging the corruption from this world one boss after another!
Why similar: Sexual Content 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Souls-like 15.8%, Action RPG 15.6%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #24 Blood Knights
84% matchMixed64% of 1,069 reviews2013
Dev: Deck 13Pub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Combine your vampiric skills with the sharp edge of your blade in this medieval vampire hack‘n‘slay. Battle through hordes of monsters to restore your honor after you, a legendary and feared vampire hunter, have been turned into a vampire yourself!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.8%, Vampires 33.5% ★, RPG 12.4%, Action 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #25 Kingdom of Night
80% matchVery Positive88% of 417 reviews2025
Dev: Friends of SafetyPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Hunt down nightmarish demons and save the town of Miami, AZ in this 80s-themed, isometric action-RPG. With an expansive, interconnected map and open-ended quests, explore freely while unraveling the main story. Kingdom of Night is a unique blend of coming-of-age drama, cosmic horror, and true love.
Why similar: Action RPG 45%, Character Customization 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, 2D 7.7%, RPG 7%
- #26 Darxanadon
81% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.9%, Action RPG 23.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #27 Crossdresser Killer
79% matchPositive81% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: FT Girl Studio
Windows
In the dungeons of a fallen empire, the last elven assassin “Luna” dons her disguise to seek vengeance. A dark fantasy Roguelike action RPG blending battles, party customization, and corruption systems. Forge your character, command your allies, and survive the infernal depths of blood and desire.
Why similar: Action RPG 27.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, LGBTQ+ 11.2%, RPG 10.7%, Sexual Content 9.5%
- #28 Claws of Soria: Escape the Succubus Night
78% matchVery Positive80% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Byakko MeiMeiPub: Hide Games
Windows · Mac
Survivor x Sigil Board System — a bold evolution of the genre. Maidens fall under the Succubus Queen’s control, but as the heir to the Star-Vein Bloodline, you alone can resist her charm. Wield your skills and overwhelming power to reclaim their hearts and bodies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.7%, Top-Down 16.6%, Sexual Content 16.2%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, 2D 8.3%
- #29 UNSIGHTED
78% matchVery Positive93% of 2,240 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Pixel PunkPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?
Why similar: Souls-like 32.4%, Action RPG 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, LGBTQ+ 8.4%
- #30 Succubus 2069
79% matchMixed49% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: DemonLabs Interactive
Windows
A Sensual Action-Adventure Shooter with a touch of SoulsLike combat, Customize your female protagonist with full body details and sexy outfits. Travel across the futuristic wasteland to defeat the Succubus Queen to save humanity. Unlock new weapons and succubus mods to grow in strength.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Character Customization 11.5%, Sexual Content 8.5%
- #31 Afterimage
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,497 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.5%, Action RPG 22.5%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, RPG 4.2%
- #32 Blasphemous
76% matchVery Positive90% of 67,491 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Souls-like 38.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Gothic 17.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, 2D 3.6%
- #33 Alabaster Dawn
73% matchVery Positive94% of 2,272 reviews2026
Dev: Radical Fish Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.
Why similar: Action RPG 33.3%, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, RPG 7.9%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #34 DARK HUNTER KURO
73% matchVery Positive90% of 79 reviews2026
Dev: PIEROCK GAMESPub: HENTAI Plan
Windows
Wear the ever-changing battle suit “Gear” and scatter the grotesque enemies! Simple controls deliver exhilarating stylish action. Freely combine a rich arsenal of special moves and unleash relentless combos. In a devastated near-future setting—gorgeous, powerful, and sexy!
Why similar: Action RPG 29.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Sexual Content 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, RPG 7.9%
- #35 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,999 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.6%, Souls-like 23.5%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, RPG 9.4%, Action 8.2%
- #36 Crimson Veil
75% matchVery Positive95% of 97 reviews2023
Dev: MKRUdesignPub: MKRUgames
Windows
An Adult Vampire Hunter RPG! Will you take down the creatures of the night, or will you turn into one yourself...?
Why similar: Gothic 27.2% ★, Vampires 22.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, LGBTQ+ 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
- #37 Rubinite
71% matchVery Positive94% of 4,135 reviews2026
Dev: Cup Dog Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Rubinite is an extremely challenging boss rush action game. in a dark fairy tale world, use Ruby's crimson eyes to expose the weak points of the Bloodstained monsters, then strike and shatter them. Carve a road home through the ruined Scarlet Kingdom and face the Witch who took it all.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.5%, Action RPG 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #38 Dark Devotion
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,509 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.
Why similar: Souls-like 46.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Female Protagonist 9%, 2D 4.3%
- #39 Lunarium
71% matchVery Positive88% of 673 reviews2026
Dev: 月相仪Lunarium
Windows
Lunarium is an atmospheric fantasy A-RPG. Play as Ave, a light-armored knight, who teams up with Lune, a mysterious Starfarer. Together, they journey to save a dying world, engaging in challenging battles to retrieve the lost glow of the stars and forsaken memories, unveiling cosmic secrets.
Why similar: Action RPG 33.3%, Souls-like 24%, Top-Down 12.1%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Female Protagonist 5.6%
- #40 She Will Punish Them
74% matchVery Positive86% of 18,159 reviews2020
Dev: L2 Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A sensual dark fantasy ARPG. Customize a stunning succubus with great body details, together with your companions fight intense combats with challenging bosses to get sexy outfits and powerful equipment, and between battles, chill and interact with your fellow maidens at the palace designed by you.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.1%, Action RPG 14.5%, Sexual Content 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Hack and Slash 12%
- #41 Evil Tonight
74% matchVery Positive87% of 558 reviews2021
Dev: DYA Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Silvia never runs from evil—she makes it her business. Eccentric yet warm-hearted, this seasoned modern exorcist has mastered the art of confronting the supernatural, turning haunted places into tangible nightmares. But on this fateful night, nothing goes as planned.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 34.5%, Female Protagonist 24.9%, 2D 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Action 8.6%
- #42 Divinum
71% matchVery Positive87% of 602 reviews2026
Dev: Sigil Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Divinum is an action-adventure that blends stylish, expressive combat with rewarding exploration. Master devastating combos and craft unique builds to repel mysterious invaders and uncover your island's hidden truth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.9%, Dark Fantasy 20.5%, Action RPG 17.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
- #43 Cervus Blade
72% matchVery Positive89% of 414 reviews2023
Dev: Team BladePub: USC Games
Windows
Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 50%, Dark Fantasy 26.3%, Action RPG 14.8%, Action 5%, Action-Adventure 2.2%
- #44 LOST EPIC
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,137 reviews2022
Dev: One or Eight
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
LOST EPIC is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG about a war between gods and humanity. The player becomes the deity-defying knight, God Slayer, and explores the world known as Sanctum to bring the Pantheon of Six to their knees.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.3%, Action RPG 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Character Customization 8.6%
- #45 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,837 reviews2025
Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.
Why similar: Souls-like 38.9%, Action RPG 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 24.9%, RPG 5.3%, Action 4%
- #46 Moonlight Traveler
72% matchMixed53% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Blueprint Core
Windows
This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.8%, Action RPG 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #47 Stellar Blade™
66% matchVery Positive94% of 94,885 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 27.4 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.3%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action RPG 16.8%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Sexual Content 6.5%
- #48 Cookie Cutter: Overkill Edition
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,430 reviews2023
Dev: Subcult Joint LTD
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Fueled by love but driven by rage, Cherry embarks on a blood-soaked quest for revenge, explores the massive Megastructure, and eviscerates the armies of Infornet in a best-in-class action-adventure that breaks tropes and bones.
Why similar: Gothic 34.9% ★, Female Protagonist 13%, LGBTQ+ 10.5%, RPG 9.1%, Nudity 7.2%
- #49 FOUNTAINS
69% matchVery Positive83% of 519 reviews2024
Dev: John PywellPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of this war-torn empire and escape your captors. Carve your way through a gritty souls-like RPG set in a sprawling, interconnected world.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.8%, Action RPG 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #50 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,875 reviews2025
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Why similar: Souls-like 33%, Dark Fantasy 24.8%, Action RPG 19%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, 2D 5.3%
- #51 ANNO: Mutationem
69% matchVery Positive81% of 6,636 reviews2022
Dev: ThinkingStars
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.
Why similar: Action RPG 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, RPG 10.4%, Action 5.7%
- #52 Vernal Edge
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 689 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28%, Pixel Graphics 25.7%, 2D 12.5%, Action 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
- #53 Princess&Blade
68% matchVery Positive81% of 1,442 reviews2025
Dev: XP Liu
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
A Clothing collection ARPG. Create set properties according to your clothing. Hundreds of clothes for the protagonist to enjoy, experience different battle strategies based on different outfits. Dress sexy or suit up like a heavily armoured angel of death.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.5%, Action RPG 16.7%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Character Customization 10.8%
- #54 Scarlet Tower
67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,395 reviews2024
Dev: Pyxeralia LLCPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!
Why similar: Gothic 28.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 20.8%, Vampires 18.6% ★, Action RPG 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #55 Foregone
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,409 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Souls-like 42.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Action 6.9%
- #56 Lycanthorn II - Rain of Beasts
68% matchVery Positive90% of 326 reviews2021
Dev: Scumhead
Windows · Linux
Lycanthorn II is 3D homage to games of old. You play as Rain, a Vampire Hunter, on her quest to slay Nosferatu.
Why similar: Gothic 33.3% ★, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 9.1%
- #57 Grim Trials
65% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2026
Dev: Glory JamPub: Soft Source
Windows
Prove your worth. Hack and blast your way through the Grim Trials. Explore the (after)life of the Academy – a training ground for aspiring Grim Reapers. Befriend fellow Reapers, learn from your mentors, and uncover the secrets of your life and love before your death.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.1%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Character Customization 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
- #58 SONOKUNI
65% matchVery Positive98% of 125 reviews2025
Dev: DON YASA CREWPub: Kakehashi Games
Windows
Battle your way through a biopunk and Japanese mythology-inspired landscape filled with over-the-top, hip hop-infused 2D action. A single hit means death, but use your time-bending skills to take down your oppressors and you might yet save your dying nation.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Top-Down 18%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, 2D 8.8%
- #59 The Blood of Dawnwalker
61% matchVery Positive87% of 27,631 reviews2026
Dev: Rebel WolvesPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 24.1 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.1%, Action RPG 26.1%, Vampires 22.4% ★, RPG 6.6%, Adventure 4.5%