Games Like Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered

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: Dark Fantasy 39.4%, Third Person 16.9%, Action 16%, Fantasy 9.3%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A darker, more combat-focused entry that explores the vampire-dominated world from Kain's perspective.

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 26.1%, Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Third Person 14.1%, Demons 10.5%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of Zelda-inspired dungeon puzzles, exploration, and visceral third-person combat.

He is coming, stalking criminals in the spirit world and the real world. A possessed man is coming, a voodoo mask in his chest and lines of power in his back. Shadow Man is coming, trailing evil from Liveside to Deadside. To stop an apocalypse. To save your soul.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 13.4%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Third Person 12.2%, Puzzle 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the dark, supernatural aesthetic and non-linear exploration found in the Soul Reaver games.

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 35.2%, Third Person 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the first game with more RPG elements and a sprawling, dark fantasy world to traverse.

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: Hack and Slash 39.7%, Action 19.3%, Adventure 15.6%, Third Person 13.3%, Fantasy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic action-adventure that puts you in the role of a powerful vampire navigating a dark, interconnected world.

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: Hack and Slash 23.9%, Platformer 21.5%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a side-scrolling perspective on the Lords of Shadow narrative with strong emphasis on exploration and boss fights.

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, 3D Platformer 13.9%, Third Person 12.6%, Demons 12%

Why You'll Like It: A character-action game that captures the dark, melancholic tone and high-stakes combat of the genre.

Discover Lara Croft’s Original Adventures, Lovingly Restored – Now with New Challenge Mode

Why similar: 3D Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Platformer 11.8%, Puzzle Platformer 11.3%, Third Person 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same developer DNA and focus on environmental puzzles and exploration as the Soul Reaver remasters.

Her legacy lives on! Play the next series of Tomb Raider adventures in this remastered collection of Lara Croft's darkest adventures.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 14%, Third Person 11.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the classic Tomb Raider experience with complex level design and atmospheric exploration.

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: Dark Fantasy 27.2%, Third Person 23.1%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Fantasy 11.3%, Atmospheric 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich action-adventure game that deals with supernatural themes and emotional storytelling.

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: Hack and Slash 36.5%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Third Person 16.4%, Action 12.2%, Dark 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic vampire-themed action game that focuses on fast-paced combat and supernatural abilities.

Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, 3D Platformer 14.7%, Third Person 10.9%, Platformer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a twisted, dark fantasy world with platforming and combat mechanics that feel reminiscent of classic 3D action-adventure titles.

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 31.5%, Third Person 13%, Hack and Slash 13%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, dark fantasy action game that emphasizes weighty combat and exploration.

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 23.3%, Third Person 16.6%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Dark 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a deeply atmospheric and narrative-driven experience focused on a protagonist battling inner and outer demons.

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.5%, Demons 19.3%, Third Person 13.3%, Action 12.4%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers stylish, high-octane combat within a surreal and dark urban fantasy environment.

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: Dark Fantasy 55.5%, Platformer 22.7%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 6.1%, Dark 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines gothic horror with metroidvania exploration and brutal combat, echoing the dark tone of the Legacy of Kain series.

Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 33.4%, Action-Adventure 20.3%, Platformer 15.5%, Action 10.8%, Demons 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features several entries that emphasize the dark, interconnected world design and action-oriented gameplay of the series.

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: Dark Fantasy 31.9%, Third Person 21.1%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Action 10.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the narrative and moral weight of being a vampire in a dark, atmospheric setting.

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: Dark Fantasy 32.3%, Action-Adventure 20.2%, Demons 16.4%, Action 13%, Retro 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A collection of classic titles that define the gothic action-adventure genre with deep exploration and supernatural themes.

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 24.3%, Third Person 17.3%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Adventure 12.2%, Action 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality action-adventure game with strong character dynamics and platforming sequences.

Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.7%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Old School 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Retro 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric first-person action-adventure that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a grim world.

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: Action-Adventure 25.7%, Action 20.1%, Adventure 18.3%, Fantasy 10%, Dark 8.6%

Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.

Why similar: Platformer 37.8%, Action 22.8%, Adventure 20.3%, Retro 14.5%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a historical look at the roots of gothic action-adventure games that influenced the genre.

A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Third Person 13.8%, Action-Adventure 13%, Fantasy 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-RPG that features dual protagonists and a focus on narrative and combat.

The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.

Why similar: Fantasy 24.1%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Third Person 16.5%, Action 14.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that offers a vast fantasy world with fluid combat mechanics and deep lore.

Brutal Hack&Slash game with a challenging combat system plunges you into the harsh dark fantasy world to test your will and your skills. Only those who dare to get into the Demon Skin can survive!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, 3D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game with a dark, gritty aesthetic and challenging combat mechanics.

Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.5%, Action 13.9%, Puzzle 11.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Fantasy 9.7%

Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player puzzle platformer adventure. Azur is under threat from an enemy attack who have control of strange creatures infecting the land. Take on the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel and utilize their unique abilities to escape the invasion together.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric action-adventure game that focuses on puzzle-solving and character management in a fantasy setting.

A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Puzzle Platformer 14%, 3D Platformer 12.9%, Third Person 11.6%, Platformer 10.9%

Take control of two powerful and highly evolved vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. Each equipped with a legendary sword, Kain & Raziel must battle through a world loaded with conflict and intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark forces that seek to condemn...

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.3%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Third Person 11.9%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 10.1%

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: Dark Fantasy 23.6%, Platformer 21.9%, Action-Adventure 20.4%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 13.8%

This is a 3D ancient style fantasy, multi ending action role-playing game. As the third installment of the Ryukyu Hidden series and the Ryukyu Hidden Nine Absolute Reincarnation Chapter, the game is designed with the principle of promoting offense and hesitation to defeat in its combat system.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Drama 11.2%, Third Person 11.1%

The story of apprentice detective and Devil Summoner extraordinaire Raidou Kuzunoha XIV returns in this remastered classic! Call upon your demons to solve supernatural mysteries and dispose of enemies.

Why similar: Third Person 23.9%, Demons 20.7%, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Action 10%, Dark 8.6%

Step into the arena and choose your fighter! Experience the legendary origins of Mortal Kombat with the iconic arcade classics that started it all—alongside a curated selection of most-loved home versions and rare, fan-favorite releases—a celebration of the franchise’s groundbreaking legacy.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 44.9%, Old School 17.6%, Action 12.8%, Dark 12.1%, Retro 8.4%

This is a dark, soul like role-playing game, trying to create a different experience in this genre. The protagonist fights against a powerful enemy in this city in search of a divine artifact.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.5%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, 3D Platformer 11.7%, Drama 10.7%, Third Person 9.4%

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: Dark Fantasy 28.3%, Third Person 14.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Action 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

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: Hack and Slash 33.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 11.2%, Fantasy 10.6%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 44.3%, Action 21.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Combat 12.1%, Platformer 9.5%

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 30.2%, Drama 15.8%, Demons 15.1%, Third Person 11.4%, Hack and Slash 9.9%

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 46.9%, Third Person 18.5%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Fantasy 8.6%, Action 6.8%

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: Hack and Slash 31.8%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Action 16.5%, Third Person 12.6%, Demons 10.6%

Watch as this nostalgic yet completely reimagined storybook world unravels before your very eyes. Taking cues from both Ghosts 'n Goblins and Ghouls 'n Ghosts and giving birth to something entirely new, Resurrection is a title worthy of its name.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.4%, Demons 18.6%, Old School 16.8%, Action 10.2%, Magic 9.9%

Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.

Why similar: Third Person 20.3%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Magic 16%, Puzzle Platformer 14%, Fantasy 10.2%

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: Third Person 20.3%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Platformer 14.7%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 9%

The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 42%, Demons 22.9%, Third Person 13.8%, Action 11.9%, Atmospheric 5.7%

Oddworld: Soulstorm is the explosive second game in a brand new Oddworld Quintology that tells the continuing story of Abe and his comrades as they discover further crimes against Mudokonkind and look for the spark that will ignite a revolution.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.4%, Platformer 20.4%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Puzzle 12%, Action 9%

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 22.2%, Third Person 20.2%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Fantasy 12.8%, Action 11.4%

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 51%, Platformer 17.7%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 9.2%, Fantasy 5.8%

PowerSlave Exhumed is a KEX Engine port of the classic console game perfectly blending both the PlayStation & Saturn versions

Why similar: Action-Adventure 24.6%, Old School 21.6%, Action 15.8%, Magic 10.7%, Adventure 10.1%

Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Third Person 14.7%, Drama 11.3%, Action 8.7%

Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 41.6%, Fantasy 12.7%, Third Person 12.5%, Dark 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Finish the hunt in this epic finale to the Turok Trilogy. Pick up immediately after the events of Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, with dual protagonists Joseph and Danielle Fireseed, of the Turok family tree, as they battle the titular antagonist Oblivion and its followers, the Flesh Eaters.

Why similar: Action 38.8%, Adventure 33.9%, Retro 20.1%, Combat 7.2%

Grapple, throw, and break your fellow undead in this bone-smashing exploration movement shooter. Challenge the afterlife, collect secret artifacts, and uncover the deprived depths as you clamber out of a hopeless abyss.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Platformer 15.4%, 3D Platformer 15.4%, Old School 13%

Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.2%, Hack and Slash 25.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Fantasy 8.2%

Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure!

Why similar: Platformer 30%, Action 28.7%, Adventure 27.6%, Retro 13.7%

Knight's Try is a tough platformer with retro 64 bit 3D graphics. Take on the role of an honorable Knight of Trye attempting to complete their sacred trial by leaping through a world full of perilous pitfalls and dangerous traps!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 21.9%, Platformer 17.7%, Third Person 15.3%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 7.8%

Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 36.6%, Platformer 18%, Third Person 11.5%, Fantasy 10.6%, Adventure 10.4%

Return to the indie classic Teslagrad, recharged to provide the ultimate electromagnetic experience! Escape a tyrant king, master the art of Teslamancy, and uncover the secrets buried deep within the Tesla Tower in this puzzle-platforming adventure!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, Platformer 20.4%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Puzzle 12.7%, Adventure 9%

Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.2%, Dark Fantasy 25.7%, Third Person 13.7%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, 3D 4.7%