- #1 Tyranny
97% matchVery Positive87% of 13,114 reviews2016
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.
Why similar: RPG 37.2%, Isometric 30.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, CRPG 9.4%, Story Rich 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same dark, morally ambiguous atmosphere where your choices as an agent of authority carry heavy consequences.
- #2 The Age of Decadence
96% matchVery Positive82% of 3,941 reviews2015
Dev: Iron Tower Studio
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic, post-apocalyptic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.
Why similar: Isometric 36.1%, RPG 26.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, CRPG 14.1%, Fantasy 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similarly brutal, choice-heavy experience where the world is unforgiving and your character's survival depends on careful investigation and dialogue.
- #3 UnderRail
96% matchVery Positive86% of 7,028 reviews2015
Dev: Stygian Software
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.
Why similar: Isometric 42.6%, RPG 41.4%, CRPG 11.1%, Indie 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, isometric CRPG that mirrors the old-school complexity and challenging combat found in Inquisitor.
- #4 Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones
95% matchMixed66% of 2,493 reviews2019
Dev: Cultic GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Delve into a role-playing game of horror, loss and madness set in the strange worlds of HP Lovecraft. Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones offers a mix of rich role-playing and turn-based tactical combat, represented in an illustrative visual style. Can you find salvation in a dead world?
Why similar: RPG 55.1%, Isometric 13.4%, Violent 12.9%, Indie 8.2%, CRPG 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the dark, oppressive, and narrative-focused nature of Inquisitor while leaning into Lovecraftian horror.
- #5 SKALD: Against the Black Priory
93% matchVery Positive94% of 3,442 reviews2024
Dev: High North Studios ASPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: RPG 32.3%, Dark Fantasy 29.9%, CRPG 16.2%, Story Rich 9.1%, Fantasy 8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern retro-styled CRPG that perfectly captures the dark-fantasy tone and isometric exploration of classic titles.
- #6 Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
94% matchVery Positive95% of 5,396 reviews2017
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre.
Why similar: Isometric 31.5%, RPG 26.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, CRPG 10.3%, Fantasy 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for deep, story-rich isometric RPGs that prioritize dialogue and philosophical exploration over simple combat.
- #7 Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms
94% matchMixed59% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Shadows is the next chapter in the Heretic Kingdoms saga. Experience an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Take on the role of the Devourer, a demon that swallows the souls of the dead and then brings them back into the mortal realm as his puppets
Why similar: RPG 39.2%, Isometric 30.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Fantasy 4.5%, Indie 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that features a dark, story-driven narrative and a unique soul-swapping mechanic.
- #8 Eschalon: Book I
92% matchVery Positive86% of 410 reviews2009
Dev: Basilisk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Eschalon: Book I is an old-school role-playing game that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically...
Why similar: RPG 46.9%, Isometric 38.1%, Indie 6%, Fantasy 4.1%, CRPG 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style isometric RPG that captures the old-school feel and exploration-heavy gameplay of the genre's roots.
- #9 Blackguards
91% matchMixed62% of 3,851 reviews2014
Dev: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 57.1%, Isometric 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Fantasy 7%, Indie 4%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based dark-fantasy RPG that focuses on a gritty narrative and challenging combat encounters.
- #10 Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game
89% matchVery Positive88% of 3,873 reviews2023
Dev: Iron Tower Studio
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Colony Ship is a turn-based, party-based role-playing game set aboard a generation ship launched to Proxima Centauri. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and branching dialogue trees.
Why similar: Isometric 46.7%, RPG 31.5%, CRPG 16.8%, Story Rich 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as The Age of Decadence, it provides a similarly uncompromising and choice-driven CRPG experience.
- #11 Pillars of Eternity
90% matchVery Positive88% of 25,508 reviews2015
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 41.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity.
Why similar: RPG 39.7%, Isometric 33.4%, CRPG 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%, Fantasy 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern classic that revitalized the isometric CRPG genre with deep lore and tactical party-based combat.
- #12 Avadon: The Black Fortress
91% matchVery Positive81% of 615 reviews2011
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)
Why similar: RPG 41.4%, Isometric 36.8%, CRPG 7%, Fantasy 5.8%, Indie 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie isometric RPG that focuses on narrative, world-building, and the burden of serving a powerful authority figure.
- #13 Shadows: Awakening
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,456 reviews2018
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.
Why similar: RPG 39.8%, Isometric 32.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, CRPG 3.9%, Fantasy 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that continues the dark, story-driven legacy of its predecessor with improved mechanics.
- #14 Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
87% matchVery Positive89% of 1,916 reviews2016
Dev: Troika GamesPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. Welcome to the land of Arcanum.
Why similar: RPG 39.7%, Isometric 38%, CRPG 10.8%, Fantasy 5.1%, Story Rich 5%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, complex isometric RPG that offers immense freedom and a unique blend of magic and technology.
- #15 Demonicon
88% matchMixed67% of 1,013 reviews2013
Dev: Noumena StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Dark Eye - Demonicon is a thrilling action-RPG set in the extraordinarily popular universe of “The Dark Eye”, a richly crafted fantasy world beloved by fantasy gamers across the globe.The Dark Eye - Demonicon tells the tragic story of a brother and sister who become pawns of sinister forces in a world of cruelty and depravity.
Why similar: RPG 66.2%, Dark Fantasy 21%, Fantasy 7.4%, Action RPG 2.2%, Story Rich 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy RPG that focuses on a mature, story-rich narrative and moral dilemmas in a harsh world.
- #16 The Temple of Elemental Evil
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 267 reviews2025
Dev: Troika GamesPub: SNEG
Windows
Years ago a demoness’s elemental cult ruled from a temple near Nulb until the Circle of Eight razed it. Now bandits stalk Hommlet and dark forces gather at the ruins. In this classic party‑based D&D RPG, unmask their true purpose and confront the reborn evil before chaos engulfs the land.
Why similar: RPG 50%, Isometric 34.2%, Fantasy 6.6%, CRPG 3.6%, Story Rich 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its faithful adaptation of D&D rules and its highly tactical, turn-based isometric combat.
- #17 Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 34,558 reviews2018
Dev: Owlcat GamesPub: Knights Peak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 49.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom!
Why similar: RPG 40.2%, Isometric 34%, CRPG 10.8%, Fantasy 5.8%, Medieval 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive, complex isometric world with deep character customization and a focus on narrative choices.
- #18 Sword Legacy: Omen
86% matchMixed65% of 716 reviews2018
Dev: Firecast Studio
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Survive strategic turn-based combat in this award-winning indie tactical RPG as you embark on an epic revenge quest in search of the long-lost Excalibur.
Why similar: RPG 41.9%, Dark Fantasy 25%, Violent 14%, Indie 7.4%, Fantasy 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based dark-fantasy game that focuses on a grim narrative and challenging combat scenarios.
- #19 Exiled Kingdoms
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,099 reviews2018
Dev: 4 Dimension Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!
Why similar: RPG 50.7%, Isometric 31.3%, Indie 6%, Fantasy 4.8%, Story Rich 3%
Why You'll Like It: An old-school, isometric indie RPG that focuses on exploration and a challenging, classic gameplay loop.
- #20 Dark Bestiary
84% matchVery Positive89% of 523 reviews2020
Dev: Qd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: RPG 34.2%, Dark Fantasy 32.7%, Medieval 10.1%, Fantasy 8.7%, Indie 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that features a dark-fantasy setting and a focus on complex character builds and tactical combat.
- #21 Grim Dawn
82% matchVery Positive94% of 104,668 reviews2016
Dev: Crate Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Isometric 35.3%, Action RPG 24.8%, Dark Fantasy 20.4%, RPG 17.2%, Fantasy 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, it captures the dark, atmospheric, and oppressive world-building that fans of Inquisitor will appreciate.
- #22 Ember
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 990 reviews2016
Dev: N-Fusion InteractivePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ember is a homage to classic role-playing games (RPG) that features a deep branching story, endless exploration across dynamic and living environments, a robust skill system, and an intricate crafting system.
Why similar: RPG 39.5%, Isometric 32.9%, Fantasy 7.7%, Indie 5.8%, Action RPG 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style isometric RPG that focuses on exploration and a traditional fantasy narrative.
- #23 Dungeon Rats
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 701 reviews2016
Dev: Iron Tower Studio
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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: Isometric 35.1%, RPG 22.5%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, CRPG 13%, Fantasy 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A focused, turn-based tactical RPG that strips away the fluff to provide a brutal, combat-heavy dungeon-crawling experience.
- #24 Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
81% matchVery Positive83% of 8,092 reviews2014
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
From the producer of the original Fallout comes Wasteland 2. With over 80 hours of gameplay, deck out your Ranger squad with devastating weaponry, test the limits of your strategy skills, and bring justice to the Wasteland! The choices are yours…but so are the consequences.
Why similar: RPG 53.7%, Isometric 31.7%, CRPG 9.7%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, isometric CRPG that rewards careful planning and meaningful choices in a desolate, dangerous world.
- #25 Expeditions: Rome
79% matchVery Positive88% of 6,478 reviews2022
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?
Why similar: RPG 66.7%, CRPG 26.9%, Story Rich 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deep tactical combat with a strong, story-driven historical narrative that echoes the political intrigue of Inquisitor.
- #26 Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption
81% matchVery Positive88% of 959 reviews2017
Dev: Nihilistic SoftwarePub: Activision
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Inhabiting the World of Darkness, you must face a series of brutal confrontations with your nemesis Vukodlak, a powerful vampire lord.
Why similar: RPG 64.2%, Violent 27.3%, Story Rich 6.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, gothic RPG that emphasizes a long-form, story-rich narrative in a gritty, supernatural setting.
- #27 Kenshi
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 110,425 reviews2018
Dev: Lo-Fi Games
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 70.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
Why similar: RPG 88.5%, Indie 7%, Singleplayer 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox RPG that is notoriously unforgiving and gritty, offering a unique, open-ended experience in a harsh, unforgiving world.
- #28 Pathologic 2
79% matchVery Positive92% of 11,869 reviews2019
Dev: Ice-Pick LodgePub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell.
Why similar: RPG 36.4%, Isometric 34.1%, CRPG 12%, Story Rich 9.2%, Indie 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: An incredibly oppressive and narrative-heavy experience that captures the feeling of being a lone investigator in a dying, hostile world.
- #29 Heads Will Roll
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 183 reviews2021
Dev: 1917 Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hardcore survival RPG with non-linear story that lets you taste the life of a medieval soldier.
Why similar: RPG 52.1%, Medieval 19.1%, CRPG 17.5%, Story Rich 8.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A choice-heavy, dark-fantasy RPG where your decisions directly impact your survival and the fate of those around you.
- #30 Torment: Tides of Numenera
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 4,341 reviews2017
Dev: inXile Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Torment: Tides of Numenera is the thematic successor to Planescape: Torment, one of the most critically acclaimed role-playing games of all time. Immerse yourself in a single-player, isometric, story-driven RPG set in Monte Cook’s Numenera universe. What does one life matter? Find your answer.
Why similar: RPG 40.2%, Isometric 36%, CRPG 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 4.4%, Story Rich 4.3%
- #31 The Inquisitor
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 407 reviews2024
Dev: The Dust S.A.Pub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Jesus did not die on the cross, but came down and unleashed vengeance on all the nonbelievers. 1500 years later, an army of Inquisitors brutally enforce the faith. In this dark fantasy adventure you solve intricate cases and unveil abysmal secrets as Inquisitor Mordimer Madderdin.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 42.8%, Medieval 26.2%, Fantasy 16.1%, Action RPG 10.8%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #32 DUNGEONS OF CHAOS
77% matchVery Positive87% of 179 reviews2017
Dev: Volker Elzner
Windows · Mac · Linux
Retro turn-based 2D pixelart RPG. Exploration, character choices, riddles and challenges. 80+ hours of gameplay.
Why similar: RPG 60.4%, Violent 16.8%, Indie 11.9%, CRPG 10.9%
- #33 Exanima
76% matchVery Positive80% of 13,229 reviews2015
Dev: Bare Mettle Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.
Why similar: RPG 30.1%, Isometric 29.6%, Dark Fantasy 25.6%, Medieval 10.9%, Indie 2.5%
- #34 Vendir: Plague of Lies
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 248 reviews2024
Dev: Early Morning Studio
Windows
Vendir: Plague of Lies is a classic party-based RPG with a deep storyline and turn-based combat. Experience an intricately crafted world, steeped in history and brought to life through a carefully crafted atmosphere and the trials and tribulations of stories of the people that inhabit it.
Why similar: Isometric 27.4%, RPG 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 23.6%, CRPG 13.2%, Fantasy 5.6%
- #35 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
77% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Space Monster
Windows
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: RPG 34.9%, Dark Fantasy 31.4%, Violent 11.1%, Fantasy 6.2%, Indie 5.9%
- #36 Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,542 reviews2024
Dev: Gamera Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!
Why similar: Isometric 36.2%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, RPG 19.3%, CRPG 8.5%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #37 Of Ash and Steel
73% matchMixed64% of 6,121 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
Why similar: RPG 36.5%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Medieval 18%, Action RPG 10.1%, Indie 6.2%
- #38 Viking Vengeance
75% matchMixed57% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Lowpoly Interactive
Windows
Viking Vengeance is a God-Worshiping Rogue-lite Dungeon Crawler ARPG set in a historical fiction world. You play as a Templar with pagan origins who rediscovers his roots and learns to wield the powers of the Norse Gods in his quest to change the destiny of his people and stop Ragnarok.
Why similar: RPG 28.4%, Isometric 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Medieval 7.8%, Violent 7.4%
- #39 Avadon 3: The Warborn
74% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2016
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Huge, old-school, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. Features an epic story and tactical, turn-based combat. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for 100s of magical artifacts, and use dozens of magical abilities. Many different endings. Will you save your people or betray them? It's up to you.
Why similar: RPG 38.3%, Isometric 37.8%, CRPG 8.9%, Indie 6.6%, Fantasy 3.8%
- #40 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,328 reviews2025
Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: RPG 27.9%, Dark Fantasy 26.6%, Violent 19.3%, Medieval 11.4%, Action RPG 7%
- #41 Salt and Sanctuary
71% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 45.7%, RPG 41.4%, Indie 4.7%, Action RPG 4.5%, Story Rich 2.2%
- #42 Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,940 reviews2018
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enter the Chaos-infested Caligari Sector and purge the unclean with the most powerful agents of the Imperium of Man! W40k: Inquisitor – Martyr is a grim Action-RPG featuring multiple classes of the Inquisition who will carry out the Emperor’s will.
Why similar: RPG 38.7%, Isometric 33%, Violent 12.6%, Action RPG 9.8%, Indie 4.3%
- #43 Risen
72% matchVery Positive89% of 10,492 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
Why similar: RPG 68%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Fantasy 8.2%, Medieval 4.6%, Action RPG 2.8%
- #44 Moroi
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Violet SaintPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Moroi is a grimdark fairytale with an even darker sense of humor. Experience frantic combat, perplexing puzzles, and a twisting narrative anchored by a bizarre cast of characters. Can you break free from eternal madness?
Why similar: Isometric 53.4%, Dark Fantasy 23%, Violent 12.7%, Story Rich 5.6%, Indie 3.7%
- #45 Ash of Gods: Redemption
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,435 reviews2018
Dev: AurumDust
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.
Why similar: Isometric 34%, RPG 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, CRPG 8.1%, Medieval 7.9%
- #46 The Fortress
68% matchMixed70% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: Baryonyx Games
Windows · Mac
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: Dark Fantasy 47.9%, RPG 34.1%, Medieval 14.4%, Story Rich 1.7%, Indie 1.3%
- #47 Corrupted
73% matchMixed44% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Juvty Worlds
Windows · Mac · Linux
Corrupted - the mix of arcade, RPG and visual novel. Fight off the hordes of monsters and break through to the truth. Discover new skills and improve your combat arsenal. The ground under your feet will be strewn with skulls of enemies!
Why similar: RPG 33.9%, Isometric 32.4%, Dark Fantasy 20%, Indie 5.3%, Fantasy 4.6%
- #48 There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,013 reviews2022
Dev: ZelartPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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: RPG 36%, Dark Fantasy 34%, Fantasy 13.9%, Action RPG 8.8%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #49 Blade of Darkness
68% matchVery Positive90% of 2,471 reviews2021
Dev: Rebel Act StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 34.7%, RPG 30.7%, Violent 23.6%, Action RPG 5.2%, Fantasy 5%
- #50 Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
70% matchVery Positive90% of 323 reviews2015
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Huge indie fantasy role-playing adventure in a massive, underground land. Packed with over 100 towns and dungeons and an epic story. Fight to complete up to three distinct game-winning quests. Master over 60 spells and abilities. Hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts. Over 50 hours of gameplay.
Why similar: RPG 37.9%, Isometric 37.4%, CRPG 10.2%, Indie 5.4%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #51 Tainted Grail: Conquest
67% matchVery Positive90% of 8,124 reviews2021
Dev: QuestlinePub: Awaken Realms
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A unique, infinitely replayable, story-driven hybrid between a deck-building Roguelike and an RPG game. Explore the ever-changing maps, fight with deadly enemies, and learn what happened to the cursed island of Avalon.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.5%, Isometric 25.8%, RPG 24.4%, CRPG 9.6%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #52 Immortal Heritage
68% matchVery Positive82% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: LC.Game
Windows
A 3D RPG !
Why similar: RPG 40%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Action RPG 10.4%, CRPG 9.5%, Fantasy 8.7%
- #53 The Tarnishing of Juxtia
69% matchMixed68% of 654 reviews2022
Dev: Actual NerdsPub: Mastiff
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: RPG 38.3%, Dark Fantasy 36.1%, Violent 12%, Story Rich 6.2%, Indie 4.3%
- #54 The Thaumaturge
66% matchVery Positive83% of 5,424 reviews2024
Dev: Fool's TheoryPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.
Why similar: Isometric 36.2%, RPG 23.9%, Dark Fantasy 18%, CRPG 11.1%, Story Rich 4.5%
- #55 Masquerada: Songs and Shadows
69% matchVery Positive89% of 543 reviews2016
Dev: Witching Hour StudiosPub: Ysbryd Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Masquerada is a single-player tactical RPG set in a Renaissance-inspired city of magic, where real-time combat can be paused to set up elemental combos powered by Venetian-styled masks. Come for gorgeous hand-drawn art; stay for the rich lore & a thoughtful, fully-voiced tale of intrigue & tragedy.
Why similar: Isometric 40.6%, RPG 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 24.7%, Fantasy 4.8%, Story Rich 4.7%
- #56 Grim Quest - Old School RPG
67% matchVery Positive93% of 150 reviews2022
Dev: Monomyth
Windows
A dark fantasy RPG blending dungeon crawling, turn-based combat and roguelike mechanics with hand-drawn art and written storytelling. Part solo tabletop campaign, part choose-your-own-adventure, it offers an immersive experience designed for both quick ventures and night-long sessions.
Why similar: RPG 46.8%, Dark Fantasy 41.7%, Medieval 11.5%
- #57 Immortal Planet
70% matchMixed62% of 390 reviews2017
Dev: teedoubleuGAMES
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.
Why similar: Isometric 40.1%, RPG 32.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Indie 6.4%, Violent 5.3%
- #58 Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
67% matchVery Positive91% of 11,413 reviews2006
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.
Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Dark Fantasy 24.4%, Fantasy 10.1%, Medieval 5.6%, Action RPG 3.1%
- #59 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
60% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 260,033 reviews2025
Dev: Sandfall InteractivePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 32.0 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Why similar: RPG 40.9%, Dark Fantasy 23%, Story Rich 12.4%, Fantasy 12.1%, Action RPG 5.5%