- #1 Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
96% matchVery Positive89% of 3,534 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.3%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Third Person 11.9%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This collection provides the definitive modern way to experience the foundational chapters of the saga with updated visuals.
- #2 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
96% matchVery Positive81% of 10,091 reviews2013
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.
Why similar: Vampire 32.6% ★, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Gothic 13.4% ★, Action 9.8%, Adventure 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a cinematic, gothic action experience that feels like a spiritual successor to the Legacy of Kain combat style.
- #3 Darksiders Warmastered Edition
95% matchVery Positive88% of 17,864 reviews2016
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.2%, Dark Fantasy 23.1%, Action 16%, Adventure 11.5%, Third Person 10%
Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the series' blend of third-person hack-and-slash combat, environmental puzzles, and dark, apocalyptic fantasy themes.
- #4 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
94% matchVery Positive85% of 6,314 reviews2014
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...
Why similar: Vampire 49.7% ★, Gothic 14.1% ★, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title puts you in the role of a powerful vampire lord, directly echoing the dark power fantasy found in Defiance.
- #5 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 19,825 reviews2015
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.5%, Action 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Adventure 12.4%, Third Person 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the action-adventure formula with more RPG elements and a similarly grim, stylized world.
- #6 Vampyr
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 23,838 reviews2018
Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Why similar: Vampire 60.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Story Rich 8.6%, Action 5.7%, Third Person 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the somber, atmospheric vampire experience with a heavy emphasis on moral choices and narrative depth.
- #7 God of War
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 176,797 reviews2022
Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 23.6 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
Why similar: Story Rich 20.8%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action 17.4%, Adventure 13.4%, Third Person 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a mature, narrative-heavy journey with visceral combat and a dark, mythological atmosphere.
- #8 Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™
92% matchVery Positive83% of 3,948 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.
Why similar: Classic 27.9% ★, Action 16.3%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Third Person 10.8%, Adventure 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It features a darker, more violent tone than its predecessor, with fluid combat and platforming mechanics that feel very similar to Defiance.
- #9 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
91% matchVery Positive85% of 8,486 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Vampire 39.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Third Person 9.5%, Story Rich 8.4%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a rich, lore-heavy narrative experience centered on supernatural hunters in a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #10 Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
90% matchVery Positive95% of 15,007 reviews2007
Dev: Troika GamesPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Vampire®: The Masquerade-Bloodlines™ delivers a new type of RPG experience-one that blends all the core elements of a traditional RPG with the graphical richness, immediacy and brutal combat of a first-person action game. The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern-day L.A. as a creature of the night.
Why similar: Vampire 63.2% ★, Classic 12.4% ★, Gothic 9.1% ★, Story Rich 4.7%, Action 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more RPG-focused, it is the gold standard for dark, atmospheric vampire storytelling in a modern setting.
- #11 Devil May Cry 5
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 160,151 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.9%, Action 21%, Classic 18.8% ★, Third Person 10.1%, Story Rich 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It represents the pinnacle of stylish, fast-paced hack-and-slash combat with a gothic aesthetic.
- #12 Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time
89% matchVery Positive86% of 5,029 reviews2008
Dev: KudosoftPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom.
Why similar: Classic 38.2% ★, Action 14.4%, Adventure 12%, Third Person 11.4%, Story Rich 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This classic action-adventure title shares the same DNA of environmental puzzle-solving and acrobatic combat found in the Legacy of Kain games.
- #13 Blade of Darkness
88% 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 41.1%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action 13.1%, Third Person 11%, Atmospheric 7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a gritty, dark fantasy combat system that rewards precision and timing, much like the challenging encounters in Defiance.
- #14 BloodRayne: Terminal Cut
86% matchVery Positive89% of 1,774 reviews2020
Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of the action horror game that unleashed the red-headed dhampir on the world. In a story spanning five years, Rayne must stop a madman bent on using occult relics to bring about a new age of domination for the Third Reich.
Why similar: Vampire 52.2% ★, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Gothic 12.6% ★, Action 8.2%, Third Person 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a classic, straightforward action experience featuring a powerful vampire protagonist.
- #15 Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain
87% matchMixed67% of 1,202 reviews2013
Pub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Cast down from power by a mysterious warlord centuries ago, Kain reawakens in a world he barely recognises. His armies slain, his vampire brethren nearly extinct, Kain is one of the last of his kind. With an agenda of vengeance, Kain shall unleash a wicked wrath to uncover the plot that threatens the land he seeks to conquer.
Why similar: Vampire 44% ★, Classic 13.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Action 7.7%, Gothic 7.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: It provides a direct look at Kain's rise to power, focusing on brutal combat and vampire abilities.
- #16 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
85% matchVery Positive90% of 75,429 reviews2017
Dev: Ninja Theory
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23%, Story Rich 20%, Third Person 10.5%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Hack and Slash 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: The game excels at delivering a dark, psychological, and highly atmospheric narrative experience similar to the tone of the Legacy of Kain series.
- #17 BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,150 reviews2020
Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of Rayne’s second adventure: a blood-soaked rampage of vengeance against the Cult of Kagan, a group led by Rayne's half-siblings that seek to carry out their father Kagan's legacy by creating a new era of vampire supremacy.
Why similar: Vampire 64.3% ★, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action 10.1%, Third Person 3.4%, Action-Adventure 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a high-octane, vampire-themed hack-and-slash experience with a focus on visceral combat.
- #18 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD
84% matchVery Positive84% of 2,609 reviews2014
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%
This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.
Why similar: Vampire 43.2% ★, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Action 12%, Gothic 11% ★, Adventure 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It bridges the gap between classic side-scrolling exploration and modern action-adventure mechanics.
- #19 Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption
84% 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: Vampire 59.9% ★, Classic 23.3% ★, Story Rich 7.5%, Atmospheric 3.2%, Third Person 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: This classic RPG explores the long, tragic history of a vampire across centuries, mirroring the epic scope of Kain's journey.
- #20 Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
83% 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: Classic 25.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 24.9%, Action 14.3%, Fantasy 11.1%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game features immersive first-person combat and environmental interaction that captures a similar dark fantasy feel.
- #21 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 87,529 reviews2014
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...
Why similar: Hack and Slash 50.3%, Action 22.4%, Third Person 11.7%, Story Rich 8.8%, Adventure 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: The game offers incredibly fluid and satisfying hack-and-slash mechanics that emphasize speed and precision.
- #22 Rune Classic
82% matchVery Positive90% of 914 reviews2012
Dev: Human Head Studios
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Experience an exciting single player storyline where you thwart Loki and his minions from bringing Ragnarok to Midgard.
Why similar: Classic 39.5% ★, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action 15.8%, Third Person 12.8%, Adventure 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on visceral, melee-heavy combat in a dark, mythological setting.
- #23 Bayonetta
81% matchVery Positive92% of 31,212 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.1%, Action 20.6%, Classic 17.3% ★, Adventure 7.3%, Third Person 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in over-the-top, stylish action combat that fans of the hack-and-slash genre will appreciate.
- #24 Lords of the Fallen
79% matchMixed67% of 50,389 reviews2023
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 38.4%, Story Rich 17.2%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 11.5%, Fantasy 10%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, gothic fantasy world filled with challenging combat and atmospheric exploration.
- #25 Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 345,362 reviews2019
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: Activision (Excluding Japan and Asia)
Windows
Median: 25.6 hrsMean: 61.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.
Why similar: Action 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Third Person 13.2%, Story Rich 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: The game features a dark, punishing world and a combat system that rewards mastery and precise timing.
- #26 Hunted: The Demon’s Forge™
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,388 reviews2011
Dev: inXile EntertainmentPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
It will take the combined efforts of two great warriors to explore menacing dungeons, overgrown ruins, and downtrodden towns … and discover the secrets of the Demon’s Forge.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.9%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action 17.8%, Adventure 14.7%, Third Person 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark fantasy action experience with a focus on cooperative combat and dungeon exploration.
- #27 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
77% matchVery Positive98% of 478 reviews2026
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Play as the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant Raziel. Wield legendary blades, use supernatural abilities, and battle through a world of conflict, intrigue, and prophecy as their paths collide across the dark world of Nosgoth.
Why similar: Vampire 51% ★, Action 11.9%, Gothic 11.5% ★, Adventure 10%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #28 ENSLAVED™: Odyssey to the West™ Premium Edition
78% matchVery Positive86% of 8,075 reviews2013
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Story Rich 18.1%, Action 17.8%, Adventure 17%, Third Person 11%
Why You'll Like It: This title features a strong, character-driven narrative and cinematic action-adventure gameplay.
- #29 DARK
80% matchMixed54% of 1,385 reviews2013
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
DARK is a unique stealth-action game with RPG elements in which you take on the role of the ultimate hunter: a vampire. Ambush your enemies from the shadows, roam the darkness and use powerful vampire skills to dispatch your opponents.
Why similar: Vampire 59.1% ★, Third Person 9.7%, Action 8.6%, Fantasy 6.6%, Adventure 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It is a stealth-action game that centers on the life of a vampire, focusing on supernatural abilities and dark themes.
- #30 Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
76% matchMostly Negative30% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: Bit Bot MediaPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.
Why similar: Vampire 29.7% ★, Gothic 18.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Action 15.7%, Adventure 13%
- #31 Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)
78% matchMixed66% of 1,066 reviews2012
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
In this sequel to the critically acclaimed Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, reassume the role of Raziel, and travel back through the currents of time into various eras of Nosgoth's past in your relentless pursuit of Kain.
Why similar: Vampire 32.7% ★, Classic 16% ★, Gothic 12.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Action 6%
- #32 BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 444 reviews2006
Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
BloodRayne is a dhampir, born from the unnatural union of vampire and human. Blessed with the powers of a vampire but cursed with the thirst for blood and a weakness to sunlight, Rayne is challenged with her most personal battle yet as she hunts down her siblings.
Why similar: Vampire 66% ★, Action 15.6%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Third Person 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #33 BloodRayne (Legacy)
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 604 reviews2006
Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In the years between the World Wars, Agent BloodRayne works as a killing machine for The Brimstone Society--a top secret fraternity that hunts down and destroys supernatural threats. Starring heroine Rayne, this original action horror game unleashed the red headed dhampir on the world.
Why similar: Vampire 66.5% ★, Action 16.1%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Third Person 6.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #34 Moroi
72% 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: Hack and Slash 20%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Vampire 16.9% ★, Adventure 13.8%, Action 11.6%
- #35 Darksiders™
73% matchVery Positive89% of 12,741 reviews2010
Dev: Vigil GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.4%, Action 22.7%, Adventure 15.3%, Third Person 14.3%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #36 BloodRayne Betrayal (Legacy)
75% matchMixed60% of 929 reviews2014
Dev: Abstraction GamesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.
Why similar: Vampire 57.7% ★, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Action 16.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #37 Sacred Gold
74% matchVery Positive85% of 4,484 reviews2008
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.
Why similar: Classic 38.4% ★, Hack and Slash 26.7%, Action 10.1%, Fantasy 8.2%, Adventure 5.3%
- #38 Devoid of Shadows
75% matchMixed60% of 205 reviews2017
Dev: N-Game StudiosPub: VM Games
Windows
Galidon is a vampire kingdom. You’re a lawful heir. The power struggle and an intriguing plot are in place. 21 levels contain quests and crafting. The gameplay is rapid, bloodthirsty and intransigent and doesn't forgive a single mistake. Devoid of Shadows is a heat in the chill dungeons of the Labyrinth!
Why similar: Vampire 58.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Action 12.8%, Story Rich 5.3%, Adventure 3.7%
- #39 Blood Knights
74% matchMixed64% of 1,047 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: Vampire 61.2% ★, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action 14.1%, Fantasy 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #40 Risen
73% 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: Gothic 38.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Fantasy 8.5%, Third Person 8.4%, Classic 8.2% ★
- #41 Onimusha: Warlords
71% matchVery Positive94% of 3,256 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM CO., LTD
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!
Why similar: Classic 31.8% ★, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Action 18%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Third Person 5.8%
- #42 Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2
70% matchMixed56% of 11,789 reviews2025
Dev: The Chinese RoomPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You are the Nomad — an elder vampire awakening from a century-long slumber, new to the modern nights. Trapped in your Blood is a stranger’s voice. This entity, a vampire detective known as Fabien, will be your guide to 21st-century Seattle.
Why similar: Vampire 69.1% ★, Action 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Story Rich 5%, Atmospheric 2.2%
- #43 Gothic 1
71% matchVery Positive92% of 17,405 reviews2001
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...
Why similar: Classic 33.2% ★, Gothic 23.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Third Person 5.5%, Fantasy 5.5%
- #44 Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003)
73% matchMixed61% of 1,632 reviews2012
Dev: Core DesignPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 34%
A series of grisly murders brings Lara into conflict with a sinister Alchemist from the past, and a secret alliance of powerful individuals shrouded in mystery. Accused of the murder of her one time mentor, Werner Von Croy, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run.
Why similar: Action 31.3%, Classic 21.9% ★, Adventure 18.3%, Third Person 16.7%, Action-Adventure 5.3%
- #45 Gothic II: Gold Edition
70% matchVery Positive94% of 16,966 reviews2005
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 43.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
Why similar: Classic 35.6% ★, Gothic 20.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Story Rich 6.4%, Third Person 5.2%
- #46 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
70% 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: Vampire 45.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Hack and Slash 6.3%, Action 6.1%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #47 Castlevania Advance Collection
68% matchVery Positive91% of 2,387 reviews2021
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
Why similar: Vampire 35.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Classic 16.6% ★, Gothic 11.5% ★, Action 10.8%
- #48 Fable - The Lost Chapters
69% matchVery Positive92% of 8,126 reviews2011
Dev: Lionhead StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?
Why similar: Classic 29.8% ★, Adventure 14.1%, Action 12.5%, Third Person 11.7%, Fantasy 10.3%
- #49 Summoner
69% matchVery Positive85% of 538 reviews2014
Dev: VolitionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Summoners have toppled empires and challenged gods. They are venerated as saviours and feared as destroyers. With rings crafted by the ancient Khosani, the gifted can call forth demons, dragons, and elementals, but only the strongest can control the forces they unleash.
Why similar: Classic 47.1% ★, Action 19%, Fantasy 14.5%, Story Rich 9.7%, Adventure 5.4%
- #50 The Last Faith
66% matchVery Positive84% of 5,200 reviews2023
Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Vampire 41.6% ★, Gothic 25% ★, Dark Fantasy 22.6%, Action 6%, Adventure 3.5%
- #51 Vampirem
68% matchVery Positive88% of 77 reviews2021
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Another story of Bloodlust, this time told through the eyes of Ravenblood; part Ghost... part Vampire... and 100% bada$$. His journey in search of lost strength and revenge will take you through the dark tombs and dungeons of the Vampirem.
Why similar: Vampire 55.6% ★, Action 18.5%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Third Person 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #52 Darksiders III
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 16,828 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 9.7%, Third Person 7.7%
- #53 Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong
67% matchMixed65% of 644 reviews2023
Dev: Big Bad WolfPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Play as 3 vampires, wield their powers wisely, and strike the right balance between your human and animal side in a heart-pounding story in which your choices will decide the fate of Boston.
Why similar: Vampire 54.9% ★, Story Rich 12.4%, Third Person 9%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 6.5%
- #54 Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
65% matchVery Positive86% of 691 reviews2025
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Reclaim your destiny. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny returns with higher resolution graphics and modernised controls to perform issen critical counter attacks and intense swordplay. Experience this dramatic revenge story set in Feudal Japan.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 39.6%, Story Rich 15.6%, Action 15.2%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Third Person 9.6%
- #55 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
66% matchVery Positive94% of 4,427 reviews2018
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 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: Vampire 33.3% ★, Gothic 22.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Action 8.8%, Classic 7% ★
- #56 Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones™
68% matchVery Positive80% of 2,640 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him.
Why similar: Action 20.9%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Adventure 17.1%, Classic 15.6% ★, Third Person 12.8%
