- #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 28.3%, Third Person 14.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Action 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern collection that preserves the original experience of the first two Soul Reaver games 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 35.2% ★, Gothic 18.9% ★, Action 8.9%, Adventure 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the gothic atmosphere and epic, narrative-heavy action that fans of the Legacy of Kain series appreciate.
- #3 Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time
95% 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 45.7% ★, Third Person 9.9%, Adventure 9.9%, Action 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the focus on time-manipulation mechanics and fluid platforming puzzles found in the Soul Reaver series.
- #4 Darksiders Warmastered Edition
94% 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: Dark Fantasy 25.1%, Action 17.3%, Adventure 15.1%, Third Person 14%, Hack and Slash 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of dark fantasy aesthetics, environmental puzzles, and satisfying third-person combat.
- #5 Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain
94% 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 42.1% ★, Classic 19.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 10%, Gothic 9.3% ★, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides further insight into the lore of Nosgoth from the perspective of Kain himself.
- #6 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
93% 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 52.4% ★, Gothic 19.4% ★, Action 8.4%, Adventure 7.7%, Hack and Slash 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the gothic action-adventure saga with a focus on vampire-themed combat and exploration.
- #7 Alice: Madness Returns
92% matchVery Positive91% of 28,372 reviews2011
Dev: Spicy Horse GamesPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Gothic 33.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Story Rich 8.8%, Third Person 8.3%, Adventure 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, surreal fantasy adventure that emphasizes platforming and combat in a hauntingly beautiful world.
- #8 Tomb Raider: Legend
91% matchVery Positive87% of 5,868 reviews2007
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Follow Lara Croft down a path of discovery as she travels the globe to remote, exotic locales in search of one of history's greatest artifacts, that unleashes unwelcome figures from Lara's mysterious past.
Why similar: Classic 24.6% ★, Adventure 20.4%, Action 16.1%, Third Person 15.1%, Puzzle 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the classic action-adventure formula of ancient ruins, complex puzzles, and third-person traversal.
- #9 Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™
91% 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 33.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Action 11.1%, Third Person 9.6%, Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Adopts a significantly darker tone and more aggressive combat style than its predecessor, mirroring the grit of Soul Reaver 2.
- #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 56.6% ★, Classic 16.4% ★, Gothic 10.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.9%, Story Rich 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive vampire RPG that matches the dark, mature, and supernatural themes of the Legacy of Kain universe.
- #11 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
89% 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: Story Rich 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 23.9%, Third Person 14.1%, Adventure 11%, Action 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a deeply psychological and narrative-driven experience with a dark, atmospheric tone similar to the Legacy of Kain series.
- #12 BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut
88% 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 71.4% ★, Action 9.4%, Hack and Slash 5.7%, Action-Adventure 4.2%, Third Person 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic vampire-themed action game that emphasizes visceral combat and gothic flair.
- #13 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD
87% 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 46.2% ★, Gothic 15.4% ★, Adventure 10.8%, Action 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling gothic adventure that maintains the series' dark tone and vampire-hunting lore.
- #14 Control Ultimate Edition
85% matchVery Positive86% of 59,077 reviews2020
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Why similar: Story Rich 25.5%, Third Person 20.9%, Action 19.4%, Adventure 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural third-person action game with a mysterious, narrative-rich world and environmental puzzle elements.
- #15 Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption
86% 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 51.6% ★, Classic 29.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Story Rich 6.4%, Third Person 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG that explores the history and dark lore of vampires with a strong narrative focus.
- #16 BloodRayne: Terminal Cut
84% 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 56.2% ★, Gothic 17.7% ★, Action 7.4%, Third Person 5.4%, Hack and Slash 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: The original vampire-hunting action game that shares the dark, supernatural aesthetic of the era.
- #17 Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones™
86% 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: Classic 22.6% ★, Action 17.1%, Adventure 17%, Third Person 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines the platforming and combat mechanics of the series with a darker narrative arc.
- #18 God of War
81% 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 26.3%, Action 18.9%, Adventure 17.5%, Third Person 16.6%, Hack and Slash 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a mature, story-rich action-adventure experience set within a dark and mythologically dense world.
- #19 ENSLAVED™: Odyssey to the West™ Premium Edition
84% 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: Story Rich 19.3%, Adventure 18.9%, Action 16.3%, Third Person 13%, Great Soundtrack 10%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, narrative-driven action-adventure game with a strong focus on character dynamics and environmental traversal.
- #20 Thief Gold
83% matchVery Positive92% of 4,067 reviews2012
Dev: Looking Glass StudiosPub: Eidos Interactive Corp.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.
Why similar: Classic 73.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Action 4.8%, Story Rich 3.9%, Adventure 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: While first-person, it perfectly captures the dark, gothic, and moody atmosphere that defines the Legacy of Kain series.
- #21 Vampyr
82% 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 63.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Story Rich 8.8%, Third Person 5.6%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy RPG that explores the moral complexities of being a vampire in a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #22 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
78% 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 49.2% ★, Gothic 14.5% ★, Adventure 9.8%, Action 9.6%, Story Rich 8%
- #23 Remember Me
82% matchVery Positive83% of 16,663 reviews2013
Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Third Person 19.3%, Story Rich 17.6%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique memory-manipulation narrative and third-person combat in a dark, atmospheric setting.
- #24 DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
79% matchVery Positive92% of 147,309 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 31.1 hrsMean: 56.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 35.5%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Action 10.5%, Story Rich 9%, Third Person 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an unparalleled dark fantasy atmosphere and environmental storytelling that resonates with fans of gothic settings.
- #25 Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 74,874 reviews2012
Dev: Rocksteady StudiosPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!
Why similar: Action 28.3%, Third Person 26.8%, Adventure 20.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, Action-Adventure 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the dark, puzzle-filled exploration and combat mechanics of the Arkham series.
- #26 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
80% 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: Action 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Adventure 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Hack and Slash 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the dark fantasy action-adventure formula with expanded RPG elements and complex dungeon puzzles.
- #27 Tomb Raider: Anniversary
81% matchVery Positive82% of 7,174 reviews2007
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Tomb Raider: Anniversary retraces Lara Croft's original genre-defining adventure globe-trotting 3rd person action-adventure in pursuit of the legendary Scion artifact. Using an enhanced 'Tomb Raider: Legend' game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the...
Why similar: Classic 38.2% ★, Adventure 15.4%, Action 13.8%, Third Person 12.9%, Puzzle 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A pure focus on the puzzle-solving and platforming roots of the action-adventure genre.
- #28 Castlevania Advance Collection
77% 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 30.5% ★, Classic 21% ★, Gothic 12.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Action 7.7%
- #29 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 27.8% ★, Gothic 22.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Adventure 12.4%, Action 12.3%
- #30 Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)
78% matchVery Positive85% of 1,258 reviews2012
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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: Vampire 32.7% ★, Classic 16% ★, Gothic 12.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Action 6%
- #31 Tomb Raider II (1997)
77% matchVery Positive87% of 2,344 reviews2012
Dev: Core DesignPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 36%
The second instalment in the Tomb Raider series invites you to join Lara as she travels around the globe to retrieve a precious artefact before it falls into the wrong hands. The legendary artefact, the Dagger of Xian, is said to give its possessor the power of a fire breathing dragon.
Why similar: Classic 50.4% ★, Adventure 16.1%, Action 11.9%, Third Person 7.7%, Puzzle 4.5%
- #32 Castlevania Anniversary Collection
76% matchVery Positive81% of 2,186 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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: Classic 34.8% ★, Vampire 26.8% ★, Gothic 9.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Adventure 7.7%
- #33 Thief II: The Metal Age
74% matchVery Positive94% of 2,066 reviews2012
Dev: Looking Glass StudiosPub: Eidos Interactive Corp.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption.
Why similar: Classic 64.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Story Rich 7.2%, Action 5.9%, Fantasy 3%
- #34 STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
75% matchVery Positive81% of 2,202 reviews2009
Dev: LucasArts
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II picks up where the award-winning Dark Forces™ game left off...with even more features and firepower in dazzling 3D graphics. As Kyle Katarn, you must acquire a lightsaber and learn the ways of the Force to become a Jedi Knight.
Why similar: Classic 59.9% ★, Action 15.6%, Third Person 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Adventure 3.6%
- #35 STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast™
74% matchVery Positive91% of 4,854 reviews2009
Dev: Raven SoftwarePub: LucasArts
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
The Legacy of Star Wars Dark Forces™ and Star Wars® Jedi Knight lives on in the intense first-person action of Jedi Outcast.
Why similar: Classic 55.5% ★, Action 13.3%, Third Person 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #36 BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)
75% 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 73.6% ★, Action 14.6%, Third Person 7%, Hack and Slash 4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #37 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
71% 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 28% ★, Gothic 24.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Classic 8.7% ★
- #38 Rune Classic
73% 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 55.8% ★, Third Person 13.2%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 11%, Hack and Slash 5.1%
- #39 Beyond the Ice Palace 2
69% matchMixed67% of 123 reviews2025
Dev: STORYBIRD StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Arise from the dead as the 'Cursed King' in an enthralling action platformer. Wield the chains that once imprisoned you to vanquish foes and traverse your fallen kingdom. Uncover hidden areas, strategically level up, and reclaim your throne by banishing colossal bosses!
Why similar: Vampire 49.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 21%, Adventure 8.5%, Action 7.1%, Action-Adventure 5.4%
- #40 Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
72% matchVery Positive82% of 4,699 reviews2007
Dev: Io-Interactive A/S
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.
Why similar: Classic 53.6% ★, Action 14.6%, Third Person 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Adventure 2.6%
- #41 BloodRayne Betrayal (Legacy)
73% 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 65.3% ★, Action 15.3%, Hack and Slash 8.8%, Platformer 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%
- #42 BloodRayne (Legacy)
73% 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 72.9% ★, Action 14.8%, Third Person 8.1%, Hack and Slash 3.2%, Singleplayer 1%
- #43 Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered
65% matchVery Positive88% of 1,614 reviews2025
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Her legacy lives on! Play the next series of Tomb Raider adventures in this remastered collection of Lara Croft's darkest adventures.
Why similar: Third Person 21.3%, Adventure 18.2%, Action 16.5%, Puzzle 13.2%, Action-Adventure 12.9%
- #44 Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation (1999)
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,431 reviews2012
Dev: Core DesignPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%
According to Egyptian legend, Horus, son of the light, outwitted the evil God Set and imprisoned him in a secret tomb. Five thousand years later, Lara Croft discovers the lost tomb and unwittingly unleashes the evil God Set, fulfilling the ancient prophecy of his return to plunge mankind into darkness!
Why similar: Classic 42.6% ★, Adventure 18.1%, Action 15.8%, Third Person 9.1%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
- #45 Tomb Raider I (1996)
70% matchVery Positive85% of 4,601 reviews2012
Dev: Core DesignPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artifact known as the Scion. With her fearless acrobatic style she runs, jumps, swims and climbs her way towards the truth of its origin and powers - leaving only a trail of empty tombs and gun-cartridges in her wake.
Why similar: Classic 53.4% ★, Adventure 13.4%, Action 9.6%, Third Person 7%, Puzzle 4.8%
- #46 Tomb Raider III (1998)
70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,525 reviews2012
Dev: Core DesignPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Thousands of years ago a meteor crashed into Antarctica and the shockwaves of its impact are being felt in the modern age. Lara Croft will follow clues leading to a deadly secret, boldly leaping chasms and blasting monsters that no one has leaped or blasted before. This time she faces a mystery that's from way out of this world.
Why similar: Classic 46.8% ★, Adventure 17.2%, Action 13.5%, Third Person 8.7%, Puzzle 5.3%
- #47 Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade
69% matchVery Positive92% of 131 reviews2019
Dev: Starbreeze StudiosPub: bitComposer Interactive GmbH
Windows
You are Paul de Raque, a Knight Templar on a journey to the Holy Land with the goal to reunite with his Order in Jerusalem. But you are more than just a common crusader - you are on a holy mission. The future of the world and all mankind rests on your shoulders…
Why similar: Classic 39.6% ★, Adventure 18.4%, Action 17.5%, Third Person 9.5%, Hack and Slash 8.2%
- #48 Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
64% 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 39.7%, Story Rich 18.2%, Action 15.2%, Third Person 12.4%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #49 Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Father®
70% matchVery Positive88% of 190 reviews2016
Dev: Sierra On-LinePub: Activision
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Gabriel Knight is the last in a long line of Shadow Hunters, those fated to fight the dark forces of the supernatural.
Why similar: Classic 65.6% ★, Adventure 22.7%, Story Rich 9.9%, Atmospheric 1.8%
- #50 Sonic Adventure 2
68% matchVery Positive89% of 27,524 reviews2012
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Why similar: Classic 44.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 22.7%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 7.5%, Third Person 5.6%
- #51 Blade of Darkness
65% 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 45.6%, Third Person 15.6%, Action 14.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Hack and Slash 6.8%
- #52 Heretic + Hexen
61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,741 reviews2025
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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: Gothic 30.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 21.4%, Action 17%, Adventure 15.9%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #53 Riven (1997)
68% matchVery Positive89% of 1,385 reviews2010
Dev: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.
Why similar: Classic 54.1% ★, Adventure 17.2%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%
- #54 Onimusha: Warlords
66% 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 50.3% ★, Action 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Hack and Slash 7.4%, Third Person 6.7%
- #55 Fable - The Lost Chapters
67% 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 37.8% ★, Adventure 12.3%, Third Person 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Action 9%
- #56 Omikron: The Nomad Soul
69% matchMixed66% of 640 reviews2013
Dev: Quantic DreamPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
"I have many things to tell you and very little time… I come from a universe parallel to yours. My world is desperately in need of your help. Only YOU can save us."Responding to the desperate pleas of a mysterious character from another dimension, your soul must enter the dark and futuristic city of Omikron.
Why similar: Classic 48.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 26.2%, Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 6.2%, Third Person 4.9%
