- #1 Imprisoned Hyperion 2
97% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Arbatskii AnatoliiPub: Arbatskii Anatolii
Windows
Imprisoned hyperion 2 is a dark fantasy first-person rpg with immersive sim. elements. Explore the dark and dangerous dungeons, survive and fight to learn the secrets of this dark world.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Immersive Sim 12.1%, Action RPG 11%, Old School 10.4%, Open World 8.8%
- #2 Monomyth
96% matchVery Positive92% of 625 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Immersive Sim 14.5%, Old School 12.4%, Action RPG 11.8%, Post-apocalyptic 9.7%
- #3 A Short Quest
96% 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 19%, Action RPG 16.1%, Old School 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, First-Person 6.2%
- #4 Relics of the Oracle
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jason OConnell
Windows
Welcome, bonebound servant, to the forgotten island once blessed by the Oracle. Magic has twisted its halls, and corruption runs deep. Summoned from death, you must recover the hidden Relic Hearts, restore the balance, and unlock what lies beneath.
Why similar: Old School 23%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, First-Person 10%, RPG 8.6%
- #5 Throne of Rot
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sahaak Games
Windows
Throne of Rot is an RPG inspired by King’s Field, but featuring a far more dynamic and brutal physics-based combat system. Explore dungeons filled with deadly traps, formidable enemies, and countless other dangers as you uncover the origin of a terrible curse and attempt to save a ravaged kingdom.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Action RPG 15.4%, Mystery Dungeon 11%, First-Person 9.1%
- #6 Arx Fatalis
94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,577 reviews2007
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, RPG 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, First-Person 9.7%
- #7 Soul Bind
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: 沙果干
Windows
This immersive first-person multiplayer horror game centers on Taoist exorcism, using Chinese metaphysics like Yin-Yang, Bazi, and talismans. Step into the role of a Taoist disciple, confront supernatural entities, and wield the mysterious power of Eastern mysticism.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23%, Immersive Sim 21.3%, Action RPG 16.9%, RPG 8.5%, First-Person 7.5%
- #8 Mendalos
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wargames-Entertainment
Windows
Mendalos is an oldschool RPG focusing on exploring and finding clues in order to solve puzzles to get further into the depths of the dungeon. But beware... there are a lot of traps and dangerous foes lurking in the shadows.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Action RPG 20.6%, Old School 13.8%, RPG 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 10%
- #9 Auraile'ah: Under Cilathis
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noimad's Daimon
Windows
Auraile’ah: Under Cilathis is a single player third-person action exploration game where you play as a Slime that absorbs essence to heal and empower bound gems - your safeguard against permanent death - as you explore through subterranean labyrinths to uncover the source of an impending threat.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.7%, Action RPG 19.9%, RPG 10.9%, Open World 10%, Dark Fantasy 9%
- #10 Necroslayer
90% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Billyfighter
Windows
Necroslayer is a dark fantasy styled, open world roguelite game. Play as one of several characters unlocked through the story, in first person action combat, with meta progression to improve stats and survivability each play through.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Action RPG 16%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Open World 15.4%, First-Person 8.1%
- #11 Scrolls of the Lord
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 31 reviews2017
Dev: Arbatskii Anatolii
Windows
Scrolls fo the lord - first-person action game in fantasy decorations. Fight with swords or use the power of magic in the role of “Devastated” - knight who has risen from the dead.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Mystery Dungeon 13.1%, Old School 13%, First-Person 9.1%
- #12 Fibula
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Side Quest Studios
Windows
A new dark fantasy multiplayer action adventure role-playing game. Hone your combat skills, master the arcane arts, or turn a house into a home in the world of Fibula.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Action RPG 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Open World 9.8%, RPG 7.5%
- #13 Apathema
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sammy Makes GamesPub: DOSMan Publishing
Windows
Cursed to repair the inner organs of The Chasm, you fight to uncover the secrets of your existence and end a self-devouring cycle of Apathy. Apathema is a grunge fantasy turn-based RPG, inspired by God Husk, Baroque, and King's Field.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Action RPG 20.8%, RPG 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, First-Person 7.4%
- #14 Alkahest
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Push OnPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Alkahest is an Action-Adventure RPG set in a murky medieval world. Where satisfying melee combat with highly interactive environments takes center stage. Explore realistic locations, learn alchemy and make a name for your family.
Why similar: Open World 18.4%, Action RPG 13.7%, First-Person 10.5%, RPG 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9%
- #15 Lilium
87% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Zoltán Cser
Windows
Lilium is an action role-playing game taking place in a very small, but dense open world. It has a short, interesting main story, several side quests, dungeons and exciting secrets waiting to be discovered. Find your fun by interacting with your surroundings, develop your character, loot everything.
Why similar: Open World 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Action RPG 13.2%, Immersive Sim 10.5%, First-Person 9.2%
- #16 Queen's Domain
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Freshly Baked Games LLCPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
A retro-fantasy action RPG with brutal combat and traversal-focused exploration. Embark on a quest to find your father who disappeared on the mysterious Isle of Neasied, where sinister forces gather, secrets hide everywhere, and the sleeping Queen has begun to stir…
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Action RPG 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Underground 10% ★, First-Person 8.7%
- #17 Trials Of The Taker
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shawn StarkweatherPub: Starkweather Games
Windows
You've escaped certain death by leaping through a mysterious portal. But, now you're trapped in a strange dungeon full of puzzles that you'll need to solve in order to get home!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.3%, Old School 19.3%, First-Person 10.6%, RPG 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
- #18 Donjon: The Dark Fantasy
85% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: bitdesync
Windows
Can the Hero reach the donjon of the dark castle looming over the village he once called home? An immersive first-person RPG with old-school graphics.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Immersive Sim 16.8%, Action RPG 14.4%, Open World 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 9%
- #19 Ancient Shadows Awakening
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Petr Najman
Windows
Ancient Shadows Awakening is a dark 3D dungeon RPG where you explore ancient ruins, battle terrifying creatures, and uncover the secrets of the deep.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Action RPG 15.3%, Underground 8.1% ★, RPG 8%
- #20 Sanctumate
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: coughe
Windows
A fantasy RPG designed to give you a quick dose of dungeon crawling adventure. Find ancient runes to augment your equipment, allowing you to mix & match magical effects. Delve deep into dungeons, fight demons and monsters, gather loot, and offer sacrifice to your ancestors to increase your strength.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Action RPG 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Open World 13.8%, RPG 6.9%
- #21 Trail of Gods: The Cursed Island
82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Leonard MenchiariPub: TFL Studios
Windows
A compact, cursed action RPG that lingers long after you put it down. Fight through a dying world armed only with precise timing and whatever gear you can scavenge from the fallen. One button + movement is all you need.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Post-apocalyptic 13.8%, Old School 13.2%, Action RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%
- #22 Atomfall
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,436 reviews2025
Dev: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A nuclear disaster has left an area of Britain in tatters. Atomfall, a new survival-action game, will see you explore, scavenge, craft, barter and fight your way through beautifully recreated scenery in search of answers.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 24.8%, Open World 19.1%, Action RPG 16.5%, First-Person 9.2%, Immersive Sim 8.2%
- #23 Ringlorn Saga Gaiden
83% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Graverobber Foundation
Windows · Linux
Ringlorn Saga Gaiden is an adventure RPG inspired by the Japanese PC classics. A lost soul is called upon this accursed world to end the Dark Lord's reign over humankind and rediscover its purpose and memory along the way.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.3%, Post-apocalyptic 14.2%, Old School 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, RPG 9.6%
- #24 Hollow
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ded Hed Studios
Windows
Hollow is a dark fantasy action RPG inspired by old-school dungeon crawlers. Descend beneath a cursed mining town, battle the dead, collect loot, build your character through abilities, and uncover the fallen angel buried below.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.8%, Action RPG 23.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Old School 17.2%, Action 4%
- #25 ASTRA : Era Of Anguish
81% matchPositive86% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: NewOrderFantasySimulations
Windows
Explore the valley of Laywind and unravel a grand mystery.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, Action RPG 18%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Old School 8.3%, RPG 8.1%
- #26 Lunacid
79% matchVery Positive91% of 11,206 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 34.5%, Dark Fantasy 21.5%, Action RPG 11.5%, First-Person 11.4%, RPG 7.2%
- #27 Halls of Watershot
80% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Willis Studios
Windows · Mac
A deck-building ARPG in a dark fantasy setting. Find powerful items, wield elemental magic, and battle dangerous monsters as you explore a dark and twisted castle. Combines the decision making and variety of a card game, with the fast paced combat of an ARPG.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, Action RPG 23.7%, Old School 19.4%, RPG 7.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%
- #28 Halls of Jötunn
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Black Sheep Studio
Halls of Jötunn is a first-person atmospheric dungeon crawler set in a forgotten Norse world after Ragnarök. Explore ancient ruins, survive brutal tactical combat, uncover lost True Names, and fight your way home to the family waiting beyond death.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Action RPG 18.7%, Mystery Dungeon 13.6%, RPG 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
- #29 Heart Light: Knight of the Gnomes
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Photon Loreworks
Windows
Heart Light: Knight of the Gnomes is a hand-drawn, cozy-dark first-person dungeon crawler. Explore a forgotten labyrinth, battle strange creatures, craft potions, unlock Ley Magic, and return to the surface before the darkness changes you.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.3%, Action RPG 18.9%, Old School 12.4%, First-Person 10%, RPG 8.9%
- #30 Ruadine
76% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Glass Candle Games
Windows
'Ruadine' is a single player dungeon-crawling adventure with a unique combat system. The game features a branching world to explore, mysterious monsters to defeat, and an atmospheric soundtrack.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.8%, First-Person 12%, Old School 11.3%, RPG 11%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #31 Runehaven
75% matchVery Positive92% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Cikoria Studio
Windows
Runehaven is an atmospheric roguelike dungeon crawler with an immersive magic system where you craft your own spells. Explore a mysterious procedurally generated world.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Action RPG 12.1%, Immersive Sim 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Mystery Dungeon 10.5%
- #32 Shores of Vaelithar
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OMW Game Studio
Windows
The retro dark fantasy RPG adventure you've always wanted. Learn the veil-borne arts, hunt demi-gods with blade and magic, and rise a legend in this classic sword and sorcery come to life. Choose your path, Forge your Destiny, Become the Legend.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.7%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Open World 8.2%, Action 5.6%
- #33 Glyphen
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ToccGames
Windows
Glyphen is an Immersive Spellcasting Adventure in which you draw mysterious Glyphs to cast spells. Glyphs have meanings and can be combined to invoke complex magic. Draw Glyphs, create spells and become a mage.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Immersive Sim 20.4%, Action RPG 12.1%, Magic 9%, First-Person 8.6%
- #34 Kingdom of Dinza
78% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Starstrike Studios
Windows
An indie top-down 2D, procedurally generated, open world fantasy old school RPG. Explore wild areas, forests and dungeons, fight monsters and craft superior weapons and armor as you uncover the mysteries and overcome the challenges of the Kingdom of Dinza!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Open World 17.1%, Old School 15.5%, Action RPG 13%, RPG 9.9%
- #35 Whatever It Takes
76% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Next Genium
Windows
Whatever It Takes is a hardcore first-person Action RPG in a dark fantasy setting. As a fallen god, master elemental magic, absorb enemy powers, and engage in tactical duels. Use a harpoon for traversal and shape the Omnisphere’s fate through your choices. Reclaim your throne. Whatever it takes.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Immersive Sim 15.3%, Open World 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 13%, First-Person 7.9%
- #36 Aethyr
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Labyrinth
Windows
Aethyr is an open-world 2D action adventure game inspired by the golden age of RPGs. Choose from a variety of skills, collect or craft unique weapons and armor, and prepare yourself to uncover the secrets of the Aethyr.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.6%, Post-apocalyptic 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Action RPG 12.5%, RPG 7.5%
- #37 Forgotten Blood
73% matchMostly Negative39% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Maruko
Windows
Drawn by the call of an ancient crystal dagger, you journey into the Forgotten Valley, now ravaged by the Stone Plague. Forgotten Blood is a first-person action RPG inspired by King’s Field and the Souls series. Explore an interconnected world filled with secrets, danger, and hidden paths.
Why similar: Action RPG 18.8%, Open World 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, First-Person 12.4%, RPG 9.7%
- #38 Labyrinth of Rage
74% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Ynnzana Studio
Windows
Enter the Labyrinth... at your own demise.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Action RPG 18.3%, Mystery Dungeon 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, RPG 8.4%
- #39 The Summoning
74% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Event Horizon SoftwarePub: SNEG
Windows
The Summoning is a fantasy role-playing adventure, set inside a huge labyrinth with 40 different levels and hordes of monsters. Use steel, magic and wit to fight, cast and puzzle your way through the evil that lies within. Struggle to survive and grow strong enough to fight and defeat Shadow Weaver.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.9%, Old School 20.8%, Action RPG 15%, RPG 10.5%, Magic 7%
- #40 Solo Raid: Mage
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: God Tier Build
Windows
A single-player dungeon experience built for fans of classic MMORPG combat. Solo Raid: Mage recreates the deliberate pacing, cooldown management, and rotational mastery of old-school raiding — layered with roguelite build progression. Each attempt is a new build, that you must learn to wield.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.8%, Action RPG 28.1%, RPG 13.6%, Old School 13.4%, Magic 6.1%
- #41 Heathen
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Christopher Yabsley
Windows
Enter the keep and hunt down the fallen lord who took everything from you. As you descend, a deeper evil reveals itself—an ancient horror never meant for mortal eyes. Heathen is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by classic ARPGs. One town. One dungeon. A descent into madness.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.3%, Action RPG 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, RPG 14.8%, First-Person 9.7%
- #42 Ringlorn Saga
72% matchVery Positive98% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Graverobber Foundation
Windows · Linux
Ringlorn Saga is an adventure RPG inspired by the Japanese PC classics. Prince Gerhard the Brave embarks on a journey to the neighboring land to investigate the appearance of a magic barrier and his father's disappearance.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.7%, Open World 14%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Old School 8.9%, RPG 8.3%
- #43 Dungeons of Ironshade
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nurdogan Erdem
Windows
An old-school dungeon crawler inspired by classics like Eye of the Beholder and Dungeon Master.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.2%, Old School 14.7%, Mystery Dungeon 14.4%, RPG 13.1%, First-Person 7.6%
- #44 The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 860 reviews2026
Dev: Stéphane Le Roy
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A first-person action game, inspired by Dark Messiah, that provides various ways for defeating your foes, with weaponry, sorcery, stealth, or clever tactics like kicking them into deadly spikes.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Immersive Sim 19.9%, Action RPG 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, First-Person 7.8%
- #45 Mazemerizzz2
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Benjamin Collins
Windows
Moe is napping again and this time, it's a NIGHTMARE! The Watcher has Moe trapped in a massive endless maze filled with danger! Zombies, minotaurs and bone crushing, spikey, gaseous, flame filled traps. Equipped with just a torch, Moe must find a way to wake up.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Action RPG 22%, RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, First-Person 7.7%
- #46 Necrofane
71% 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: Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Old School 16.5%, Action RPG 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 14%, First-Person 8%
- #47 Labyrinth: The Wizard's Cat
70% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2024
Dev: Zombisoft
Windows
Enter the dungeon and help the master wizard to find his cat in this oldschool dungeon crawler. Discover powerful magical items and weapons. Solve puzzles and traps and fight the enemies in this real time combat dungeon crawler game.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.6%, Action RPG 23.8%, Old School 15.9%, RPG 15.7%, Exploration 6.1%
- #48 Lunacid - Tears of the Moon
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 816 reviews2025
Dev: KIRA LLC
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Lunacid: Tears of the Moon is a First Person Dungeon Crawler made with the Sword of Moonlight - King’s Field making tool from 2000. Explore various dungeons for powerful weapons and spells to forestall the previsioned end of the world.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.5%, Action RPG 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, RPG 9.4%, First-Person 8.5%
- #49 The Stone of Wisdom
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: NeonBytes
Windows
The Stone of Wisdom is a top-down, Zelda-like ARPG, it features action-adventure style gameplay. Players will explore egyptian cities, battling mythical creatures, solving puzzles, collecting special items, and finding secret passages.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Action RPG 22.4%, Old School 20.6%, RPG 14.7%, Mystery Dungeon 12.1%
- #50 Spark in the Dark
66% matchVery Positive88% of 1,101 reviews2026
Dev: Stellar Fish
Windows · Mac
The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Underground 12.4% ★, Action RPG 12%, Mystery Dungeon 8.9%
- #51 Knight's Eclipse
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flat Coaster
Windows
In Eldergloom, the Mountain Dragon’s wrath razes cities. As the legendary hero, slay the beast, build your legacy, and survive the wilderness. Craft weapons, face consequences. Will you rise or fade?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Action RPG 16.6%, Mystery Dungeon 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, RPG 6.7%
- #52 Dreamspring
67% matchPositive93% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: Billyfighter
Windows · Linux
Dreamspring is a dark fantasy styled, open world souls-like game. Explore a dying kingdom and it's different realms in first person action combat, styled in a mix of retro and vaporwave aesthetics.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Action RPG 17.6%, First-Person 9.6%, RPG 9%
- #53 Sands of Aura
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 836 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 11.1 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: Dungeon Crawler 21.6%, Action RPG 19.8%, Post-apocalyptic 16%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Open World 9.8%
- #54 The Neath
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: TheNeathOfficial
Windows
Beneath you go. Below the bones of the earth and lower into the darkness. Find your way through twisting passages past vile monsters. Explore, discover and conquer your way to greater depths and greater rewards.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Underground 14.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, RPG 5.6%
- #55 Cataclysmic Bite
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Bryan Patrick TreyesPub: FOL STUDIOS
Windows
Cataclysmic Bite is a dark fantasy horror, turn based RPG where survival means hiding, listening, and holding onto your sanity. You follow a small group of travelers Lila, Malcolm, Elias, Rowan, and Alice. They uncover the truth behind, the demon cat curse spread across the village.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, RPG 13%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Post-apocalyptic 7.7%
- #56 Hyper Light Breaker
66% matchMixed55% of 3,969 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A brand-new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, Hyper Light Breaker is an open world rogue-like with a unique world fully realized in 3D for the first time.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.8%, Post-apocalyptic 17.9%, Open World 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, RPG 8.8%
- #57 Underworld Ascendant
70% matchMostly Negative35% of 1,097 reviews2018
Dev: OtherSide EntertainmentPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
From the creative minds behind the System Shock, Thief and Underworld® series. Enter The Stygian Abyss, a dangerous, highly interactive dungeon world. Mix and match dozens of combat, stealth and magic skills to develop your own unique style of play. Become The Ascendant.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 35.9%, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, RPG 15.9%, First-Person 7.6%, Action 6.1%
- #58 The Thief In The Dark
68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: IronOldNickPub: IronOldNick
Windows
The Thief In the dark is an action adventure game featuring a heroine. You have to explore the underworld to defeat the unsealed devil and find equipment to defeat many monsters.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.1%, Action RPG 23.1%, RPG 9.9%, First-Person 9.6%, Magic 6.3%
- #59 Tales of Acilain
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Raven KneppPub: One Spark Entertaiment
Windows · Linux
Explore the ruins of Acilain in this dark top-down action RPG. After losing your arm to the Dark Man, harness spectral energy to manifest a phantom limb. Defeat powerful generals, absorb their spirit essence, and solve intricate Zelda-style puzzles to break a 100-year-old blood curse.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25%, Action RPG 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, RPG 6.9%, Atmospheric 5.8%