Games Like Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)

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: Vampires 42.8% ★, Classic 19.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Gothic 8.8% ★, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the same rich vampire lore and dark fantasy universe from a different perspective.

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: Vampires 52.9% ★, Gothic 18.7% ★, Action 8.6%, Adventure 7.7%, Hack and Slash 4%

Why You'll Like It: It features vampire themes, gothic aesthetics, and intense hack-and-slash action reminiscent of Raziel's journey.

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: Vampires 35.9% ★, Gothic 18.3% ★, Action 9%, Adventure 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly dark, gothic action-adventure experience with rich lore and third-person combat.

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 34% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Action 11.2%, Third Person 9.4%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same era of cinematic 3D action-platforming, time manipulation themes, and dark tone.

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 46.9% ★, Action 9.7%, Adventure 9.7%, Third Person 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the environmental navigation, puzzle-solving, and storytelling style of classic early 2000s adventure games.

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 22.8% ★, Action 17.3%, Adventure 16.8%, Third Person 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the classic platforming and narrative-driven action formula of the Sands of Time trilogy.

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 25% ★, Adventure 20%, Action 16.1%, Third Person 15%, Puzzle 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It was developed around the same period and shares core third-person platforming, exploration, and environmental puzzle mechanics.

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 38.1% ★, Adventure 14.8%, Action 13.4%, Third Person 12.6%, Puzzle 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the same deliberate, puzzle-heavy 3D platforming and exploration style foundational to classic adventure games.

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: Vampires 56.5% ★, Classic 16.7% ★, Gothic 10.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.1%, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delves deeply into mature, dark urban vampire lore and rich storytelling.

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: Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Hack and Slash 11%

Why You'll Like It: It features a brooding supernatural protagonist traversing intricate realms with heavy action-adventure focus.

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 24.9%, Action 17.5%, Adventure 15%, Third Person 14%, Hack and Slash 11%

Why You'll Like It: It blends apocalyptic dark fantasy aesthetics with classic Zelda-style dungeon puzzles and third-person combat.

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: Vampires 73.7% ★, Action 14.8%, Third Person 6.9%, Hack and Slash 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: It satisfies the craving for fast-paced, supernatural vampire action with a distinct dark fantasy flavor.

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: Vampires 47.1% ★, Gothic 14.8% ★, Action 11%, Adventure 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the gothic Lords of Shadow universe with dark fantasy themes and combat.

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 33.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Third Person 8.3%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a dark, surreal world filled with platforming challenges, environmental puzzles, and atmospheric storytelling.

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 64.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Story Rich 7.2%, Action 5.8%, Great Soundtrack 3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the immersive, moody, and architectural dark-fantasy atmosphere of classic PC gaming.

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 53.5% ★, Action 14.5%, Third Person 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Adventure 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic stealth-action title from the same golden era of early 2000s game design.

As Indiana Jones, you’ll travel to 1935 China to prevent a powerful artifact from falling into evil hands. This globe-spanning adventure pits you against evil Nazis and the Asian underworld. It’ll take more than just a trusty whip and pistol to avoid the perils of the Emperor’s Tomb.

Why similar: Classic 57.9% ★, Adventure 14.2%, Action 13.9%, Third Person 9.4%, Action-Adventure 3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers classic third-person action, whip combat, and ancient tomb exploration.

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 25.1%, Third Person 20.8%, Action 19.6%, Adventure 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers an eerie, supernatural third-person adventure with profound mysteries and environmental manipulation.

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 51.3% ★, Action 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Hack and Slash 7.1%, Third Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the fixed-camera, atmospheric dark fantasy action-adventure style of early 2000s classics.

Experience an exciting single player storyline where you thwart Loki and his minions from bringing Ragnarok to Midgard.

Why similar: Classic 56.3% ★, Third Person 12.9%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 10.9%, Hack and Slash 5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers gritty third-person melee action set within a mythological dark fantasy 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: Vampires 49.6% ★, Gothic 15.1% ★, Adventure 9.4%, Action 9.3%, Story Rich 7.7%

Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.6%, Vampires 13.9% ★, Third Person 12.3%, Adventure 9.9%, Action 9.4%

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Why similar: Story Rich 21.8%, Third Person 21.1%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Action 17.1%, Adventure 15.5%

Why You'll Like It: It immerses players in a dark, atmospheric story-driven journey filled with supernatural tension and mystery.

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 55.9% ★, Action 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Third Person 9.3%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It blends engaging third-person melee and supernatural powers with classic level design from the early 2000s.

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: Vampires 33% ★, Classic 16.5% ★, Gothic 12.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Action 6.2%

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: Vampires 29.5% ★, Gothic 21.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 12.1%

Inhabiting the World of Darkness, you must face a series of brutal confrontations with your nemesis Vukodlak, a powerful vampire lord.

Why similar: Vampires 50.2% ★, Classic 30.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Story Rich 6.2%, Third Person 2.6%

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: Vampires 30.5% ★, Classic 21.5% ★, Gothic 12.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Action 7.6%

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 51.2% ★, Adventure 15.7%, Action 11.8%, Third Person 7.7%, Puzzle 4.4%

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 35.3% ★, Vampires 26.6% ★, Gothic 8.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Action 7.8%

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: Vampires 28.3% ★, Gothic 23.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Classic 9% ★

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 44.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 23.4%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 7.4%, Third Person 5.4%

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 60.1% ★, Action 15.6%, Third Person 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Adventure 3.5%

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 43% ★, Adventure 17.9%, Action 15.8%, Third Person 8.9%, Action-Adventure 5.9%

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 54.3% ★, Adventure 13%, Action 9.6%, Third Person 6.9%, Puzzle 4.6%

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: Vampires 49.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, Adventure 8.5%, Action 7.2%, Action-Adventure 5.6%

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: Vampires 57% ★, Gothic 17% ★, Action 7.5%, Third Person 5.4%, Hack and Slash 5.2%

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 47.3% ★, Adventure 17%, Action 13.5%, Third Person 8.5%, Puzzle 5.2%

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 40.2% ★, Adventure 18.2%, Action 17.6%, Third Person 9.4%, Hack and Slash 7.9%

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 66.1% ★, Adventure 22.8%, Story Rich 9.6%, Atmospheric 1.6%

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 38.5%, Story Rich 18.3%, Action 15.8%, Third Person 12.6%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

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 54.6% ★, Adventure 16.8%, Puzzle 11.1%, Story Rich 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

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 16.8%, Puzzle 13.2%, Action-Adventure 13.2%

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 39.6%, Third Person 14.2%, Action 13.4%, Classic 10.9% ★, Action-Adventure 6.9%

Beyond Divinity is the follow-up to the award-winning Divine Divinity.

Why similar: Classic 65.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Fantasy 7.3%, Adventure 6.5%, Hack and Slash 5.3%

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 31.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Action 17%, Adventure 15.6%, Puzzle 8.3%

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 43.8% ★, Gothic 21.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Story Rich 5%

"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 48.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 26.8%, Adventure 9.1%, Story Rich 6%, Third Person 4.7%

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: Vampires 64.7% ★, Action 18.3%, Third Person 10.1%, Hack and Slash 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 38.4% ★, Adventure 12.1%, Third Person 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Action 9%

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse lurk in the shadows before you. They are Death, Pestilence, Famine, and War. They are the root of all that is evil, but the least of your worries. The last of the three Serpent Riders yet lives.

Why similar: Classic 52% ★, Gothic 22.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Action 8.8%, Fantasy 3.6%

The sequel to the critically acclaimed Alone in the Dark, this new adventure sees our hero, Edward Carnby, in 1923 confronting the many faces of evil in the darkness of Derceto, a house in which entering is the easy part and leaving could be hell!

Why similar: Classic 61.6% ★, Adventure 20.5%, Action 18%

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: Classic 29.1% ★, Action 23.3%, Adventure 16.3%, Third Person 15.7%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.

Why similar: Vampires 48.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Third Person 7.6%, Story Rich 6.9%, Adventure 6.4%

It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.

Why similar: Classic 55.4% ★, Fantasy 12%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Adventure 11.1%, Action 7%

The Star Wars® Saga continues with Star Wars®: The Force Unleashed™ II, the highly anticipated sequel to the fastest-selling Star Wars game ever created.

Why similar: Action 31.5%, Third Person 25.4%, Adventure 15.5%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Story Rich 7.3%