- #1 Pale Coins
97% matchVery Positive93% of 330 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas Irzl
Windows
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Action RPG 13.7%, Loot 13.2%, Souls-like 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Open World 10.5%
- #2 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
96% matchVery Positive88% of 49,171 reviews2016
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Why similar: Dragons 22.6% ★, Open World 17.1%, Character Customization 15.8%, Action RPG 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
- #3 3000th Duel
96% matchMixed72% of 628 reviews2019
Dev: NEOPOPCORN Corp
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.
Why similar: Metroidvania 16.3%, 2.5D 14.2%, Souls-like 12.8%, Difficult 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 11%
- #4 HunterX
95% matchVery Positive83% of 747 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Action RPG 16.2%, 2.5D 15.7%, Souls-like 14.9%, Side Scroller 10.3%
- #5 HunterX: code name T
94% matchVery Positive86% of 169 reviews2023
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.3%, Action RPG 16.7%, 2.5D 13.8%, Souls-like 13.6%, Hack and Slash 9.9%
- #6 Winds Of Arcana: Ruination
93% matchMostly Positive76% of 133 reviews2025
Dev: Brewed GamesPub: 1312 Interactive
Windows
Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 16.4%, 2.5D 15.7%, Souls-like 12.2%, Difficult 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%
- #7 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Planet Tobor
Windows
A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.8%, Souls-like 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 13%, 2.5D 11.9%, Action RPG 11.9%
- #8 Watcher Chronicles
92% matchVery Positive87% of 173 reviews2022
Dev: Third Sphere Game Studios
Windows · Mac
Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.5%, Action RPG 16%, Souls-like 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Difficult 9.5%
- #9 DDS Defenders Dark Side
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nana Debrah
Windows
Are you ready to fight against hordes of monsters? Choose your Hero and start a journey through the kingdoms of Entelos, defend the magic stone from the forces of the evil King of Darkness! Orcs, Lizardmen, Dark Elven, Undeads, Dark Knights, Demons and Dragons are searching you!
Why similar: Dragons 26.9% ★, Metroidvania 11.9%, Action RPG 11%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Side Scroller 10%
- #10 Wyvia: Prologue
91% matchVery Positive97% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: Blast ProgrammingPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows
Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 4 unique classes, and customize them with a robust cross-class skill system. Craft and upgrade weapons and armor. Explore dungeons full of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!
Why similar: Dragons 26% ★, 2.5D 16%, Action RPG 14.2%, Character Customization 11.9%, Hack and Slash 10.7%
- #11 Nioh 3
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 19,570 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 43.2 hrsMean: 56.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
Why similar: Action RPG 17.1%, Souls-like 15.5%, Difficult 13%, Open World 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11.9%
- #12 Tails of Iron
90% matchVery Positive88% of 15,173 reviews2021
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Why similar: Action RPG 20.8%, Souls-like 16.9%, Difficult 12.1%, Metroidvania 11.2%, 2.5D 10.3%
- #13 GRIME
89% matchVery Positive85% of 6,798 reviews2021
Dev: Clover BitePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.3%, 2.5D 15.4%, Souls-like 14.8%, Difficult 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%
- #14 Dragonkin: The Banished
87% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,756 reviews2026
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The draconic threat is once again upon us. Legendary heroes rise up to face the legions from the depths. Tame your wyrmlings, create unique power builds with the Ancestral Grid, expand your city and destroy the Dragons!
Why similar: Dragons 23.6% ★, Action RPG 19.9%, Loot 18.7%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
- #15 Being and Becoming
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IchthysPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
Being & Becoming is an atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dying kingdom held together only by the collective dream of thousands of would-be martyrs. Fate itself is against you as The Word’s prophecy unfolds. Rewrite your place within The Word or become a scripted part of this horrible revelation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Souls-like 15.7%, Action RPG 14.6%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Hack and Slash 10.1%
- #16 Mortem: Fallen Kingdom
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: War Penguin Studios
Windows
Mortem: Fallen Kingdom is an open world souls-like RPG. Explore the world and take part in rewarding action combat.
Why similar: Dragons 30.1% ★, Open World 14.5%, Character Customization 13.5%, Souls-like 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
- #17 Hit n' Bit
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Digital Scorpion Interactive
Windows
Hit n’ Bit is a dark fantasy Metroidvania platformer. Embark on two different journeys where you will fight monsters, explore a story-rich world, and encounter challenging puzzles. Reunite the royal siblings, defy the machinations of old gods, and redefine destiny!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.7%, 2.5D 15.7%, Souls-like 15.2%, Difficult 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%
- #18 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 8,202 reviews2020
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Action RPG 23.2%, Open World 17.2%, Character Customization 14.7%, Fantasy 8.7%, Hack and Slash 8.4%
- #19 Phoenix Dust
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kayoss Studios
Windows
Join Rion, the last of the Phoenix Born on his journey to save his world and rescue his sister. Loot gear, defeat bosses, uncover secrets.
Why similar: Action RPG 15.5%, Loot 15.2%, Souls-like 14.7%, Character Customization 13.2%, Open World 11.4%
- #20 Vapor World: Over The Mind
83% matchMixed51% of 95 reviews2026
Dev: ALIVE Inc.
Windows
Lost in darkness, a boy drawn into a twisted dream, no way out. Vapor World: Over The Mind is a narrative-driven souls-like platformer focused on deflection combat. Descend into a shattered mind seeking lost memories. Face the dark, beautiful world born of sorrow and regret.
Why similar: Metroidvania 16.6%, 2.5D 16.6%, Souls-like 13.7%, Difficult 12.9%, Action RPG 12.2%
- #21 Mendacium
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The CaecusPub: Team Caecus
Windows
An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Souls-like 16.5%, 2.5D 13.9%, Action RPG 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
- #22 Iron Corbo: Kung Fu Janitor
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2D OS GAMES
Windows
Junk-Fu-Vania. Be the broom ! 🥋 Customize your own kung fu combos. 🥊 Flamboyant finishers. 🧹 Sweep, sanitize, smash your way through a comical, nonlinear, post-civilization romp.
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.1%, Fighting 16% ★, Action RPG 15.1%, Souls-like 12.1%, Difficult 10.4%
- #23 Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,177 reviews2025
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.3%, Souls-like 18.3%, Difficult 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, 2.5D 6.5%
- #24 Legend of Krannia: Cursed Fate
82% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: AEthernum
Windows
Legend of Krannia is a Top-down Fantasy Medieval 2d Action Deckbuilding Game. Collect skills, Level up, Customize your Gameplay and Manage your stats. It has a Complex 2d Controls with skill switching, blocking and dodging.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.2%, Souls-like 16.5%, Difficult 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Loot 11.2%
- #25 Rage & Relics
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jim Games
Windows
An isometric action RPG where you hunt monsters for gold, XP and loot. Create your own unique playstyle, level up, and collect legendary equipment.
Why similar: Loot 19.7%, Action RPG 19%, 2.5D 15.9%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Character Customization 9.7%
- #26 INFEROS NUMINE : descent into darkness
80% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 2.5D Gaming Studio
Windows
Forge your path through the unknown kingdom. Explore a variety of landscapes and caverns infested with vast monsters and creatures. Battle your way through and explore the kingdom in this 2.5D Style shooter-platform-fighting game.
Why similar: Dragons 19.2% ★, Metroidvania 17%, 2.5D 13.2%, Souls-like 12.3%, Action RPG 11.8%
- #27 Lords of the Fallen
79% matchMixed68% of 56,517 reviews2023
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 29.6 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: Dragons 27.7% ★, Souls-like 14%, Action RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Character Customization 10.9%
- #28 Deepening Fire
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 642 reviews2023
Dev: VeryBigDogPub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.4%, Difficult 15.3%, Souls-like 15%, Action RPG 14%, Side Scroller 11.2%
- #29 LOST EPIC
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,137 reviews2022
Dev: One or Eight
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
LOST EPIC is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG about a war between gods and humanity. The player becomes the deity-defying knight, God Slayer, and explores the world known as Sanctum to bring the Pantheon of Six to their knees.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18%, Action RPG 16.9%, Souls-like 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Character Customization 12.8%
- #30 Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
76% matchVery Positive83% of 2,135 reviews2024
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.5%, 2.5D 13.3%, Souls-like 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Action RPG 11.2%
- #31 Fire in the Beastlands
78% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: Chimney Castle
Windows
Explore the danger and mystery of a fallen land, whose hidden wonders are shrouded and marred by the stranglehold of wickedness. In "Fire in the Beastlands," you are thrust into a world beyond the brink, blamed for its waywardness, and confronted with the choice between revenge and redemption.
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.3%, Action RPG 14.3%, Souls-like 14.2%, Difficult 12.8%, Character Customization 11.3%
- #32 Saint Maribel
77% matchMostly Negative36% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: azucat
Windows
Metroidvania-style Action RPGSister maribel goes to fight a queen saccubus Character makeup Over 100 customization items
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Action RPG 21.3%, Character Customization 16.2%, 2.5D 14.2%, Side Scroller 10.2%
- #33 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,837 reviews2025
Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.
Why similar: 2.5D 17%, Metroidvania 16.7%, Action RPG 14.2%, Souls-like 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%
- #34 Apartus
76% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Mothachail Studios
Windows
A True Oldschool Turn-Based RPG that takes you on a dangerous journey to find a powerful lost relic.
Why similar: Dragons 33.2% ★, 2.5D 21.3%, Action RPG 18.5%, Loot 13.7%, Fantasy 5.1%
- #35 Divinity II: Developer's Cut
77% matchVery Positive85% of 5,342 reviews2012
Dev: Larian Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.
Why similar: Dragons 38.1% ★, Open World 17%, Action RPG 15%, Fantasy 9.4%, Character Customization 7.9%
- #36 Wrathbreaker
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Timetorn Pub: TimeFox
Windows
You are the Wrathbreaker, a powerful spellcasting warrior lord. Gather your forces and embark on an epic campaign against the hordes of evil in this classic dark fantasy action-adventure.
Why similar: Dragons 24.6% ★, Action RPG 18.4%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Character Customization 15.1%, Fighting 12% ★
- #37 The Legend of Karl
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 311 reviews2021
Dev: Actplus Studio
Windows
The Legend of Karl is a 2.5D hack and slash platformer. You'll master various weapons while exploring the deep diabolical world. A quest struggling between Good and Evil, fight for Justice and what you Believe!
Why similar: 2.5D 21.6%, Action RPG 20.9%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%
- #38 Oblige Of CHAOS
74% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: MaaSA91
Windows
2D art and 3D action. Elemental Reactions. Not too big Open World. Battle , Puzzle and Explore. Life has no save point.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Souls-like 17.6%, Open World 15.9%, Difficult 14.9%, Action RPG 13.1%
- #39 Myth of the Moirai
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TaterBlazer
Windows
Fight for your soul and sanity in this multiplayer open-world survival game. Stranded on a corrupted island, you must craft, build, and dig your way to power. Descend through an ancient fortification to battle demons, master deep character builds, and break your immortal curse.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.2%, Loot 18.8%, Open World 11.6%, Souls-like 11.4%, Character Customization 11.3%
- #40 VELASTER
71% matchVery Positive87% of 91 reviews2026
Dev: ODYSSEYER
Windows
VELASTER is a gruesome 3D side-scrolling action combat game set in the Middle-earth called Malum. You will find yourself growing in battles against various monsters and bosses. Take revenge that remains in your fading memories.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, 2.5D 17.2%, Action RPG 15.5%, Souls-like 15.4%, Side Scroller 12.7%
- #41 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
71% matchVery Positive82% of 1,258 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.5%, Action RPG 14.9%, Souls-like 14.4%, Difficult 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%
- #42 Ashes of Darkness
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chaka
Windows
Ashes of Darkness is a 2D Soulslike Action RPG set in a dark medieval world. Master fast-paced combat, defeat powerful enemies, collect rare artifacts, and forge your own build as you grow stronger and challenge deadly bosses.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.7%, Loot 18.3%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Souls-like 13.9%, Dragons 12.5% ★
- #43 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
73% matchMixed56% of 68,025 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?
Why similar: Action RPG 17.3%, Loot 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Character Customization 12.9%, Hack and Slash 12.9%
- #44 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
70% matchMixed57% of 106,454 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 24.1 hrsMean: 30.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Action RPG 17.1%, Difficult 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Hack and Slash 10.5%
- #45 Lords of the Fallen II
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Lords of the Fallen II is a dark fantasy action-RPG where brutal, soulslike combat meets a world splitting at its core. Battle against the darkness in an epic adventure across a shattered kingdom. One world. Two realms. No mercy.
Why similar: Dragons 24.3% ★, Souls-like 18.2%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Action RPG 11.8%, Character Customization 8.8%
- #46 The Dark Heart of Balor
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2026
Dev: Game Artists, LLC
Windows
Archdemon Balor has opened the Gate of Hell into the human realm and hordes of demons and monsters have flooded into your world destroying everything in their path. You must protect those who are still alive and ultimately destroy Balor to close the Gate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.2%, 2.5D 16.8%, Action RPG 14.8%, Hack and Slash 12%, Side Scroller 12%
- #47 Deadsiege
73% matchMixed49% of 47 reviews2020
Dev: Null Pointer Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter the apocalyptic fantasy world filled with monsters and demons, become the only warrior experiences intense combats and slay thousands of enemies in an epic action RPG.
Why similar: Dragons 18.8% ★, Action RPG 15.4%, Loot 12.5%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Fighting 12.1% ★
- #48 Dragon's Dogma 2
70% matchMixed62% of 117,711 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.5 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.
Why similar: Dragons 30.8% ★, Action RPG 19.8%, Open World 19.2%, Character Customization 13.4%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #49 Godreaper
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: NextGenium
Windows
Godreaper is a dark third-person action-adventure where the fate of your homeland hangs in the balance. As the bogatyr Zaremire, explore every corner of a world inspired by East Slavic mythology. Defeat the creatures of Navi, battle almighty gods and save your homeland from inevitable destruction.
Why similar: Difficult 18.7%, Action RPG 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Open World 15.4%, Souls-like 13.7%
- #50 Ethos: Divinity's Curse
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zachary Losier
Windows
Ethos: Divinity's Curse is an action RPG set in an open-world filled with challenging melee combat, rare loot to discover and quests driven by lore-rich characters. Perform special abilities and defeat your enemies to replenish your healing ability during tense combat against legendary foes.
Why similar: Souls-like 17.5%, Action RPG 17.3%, Difficult 16%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Open World 13.2%
- #51 Blasphemous 2
68% matchVery Positive91% of 21,782 reviews2023
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 13.9 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Why similar: Difficult 20%, Metroidvania 18.7%, Souls-like 14.2%, Action RPG 11.1%, Hack and Slash 9.2%
- #52 The Light of the Darkness: Origins
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: QUARTOMUNDO
Windows
An Action-RPG soulsvania where you explore a seamless and interconnected world through a zoomable map with no loading break. Engage in epic aerial battles, absorb essence to level up, and craft powerful spell combos by defeating brutal bosses and harnessing their Mystic Nature.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Action RPG 17.4%, Souls-like 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Difficult 14.4%
- #53 Rekesh Gaal
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mystic Blade
Windows
You are a wanderer chosen to fight evil. Choose your path, explore gloomy locations and find secret places. Defeat your enemies through complex character development, hundreds of unique items and crafting.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.4%, Loot 20%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Character Customization 13.1%
- #54 Heart Lock: A Cozy Intro To Spellcraft
69% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Lunar Penguin Media LLC
Windows · Mac
Enter this crafting-driven Metroid-like game to plunge deep into your emotions. You must craft spells to defeat monsters plaguing your heart, and explore a dreamscape to unlock the skills needed to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.7%, Souls-like 15.3%, Action RPG 15%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Side Scroller 9.6%
- #55 Skydom
69% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Soaring Games
Windows · Mac
Skydom is a single-player campaign (3rd and 1st person) set in medieval times. Swords clash, Arrows fly, and dragons roar.
Why similar: Dragons 33.6% ★, Souls-like 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Action RPG 13%, Hack and Slash 9.6%
- #56 A Handful of Dust
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BVS Studios
Windows
Uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets in this 2D action-adventure Metroidvania. Explore a haunting world of ruins and shadow, master fluid, brutal combat, and unlock powerful abilities to overcome deadly enemies. Forge your path and choose your destiny in an ancient land balanced on the brink of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Action RPG 18.8%, Souls-like 13.3%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
- #57 Brimir: Pilgrimage to the Heart
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 34 reviews2026
Dev: MIMIR
Windows
When your pilgrim dies, that pilgrim is done. Kill monsters, absorb their runes, and build up legendary companions with gear, runes and awakenings over dozens of hours. A side-view permadeath action RPG — not a game of short repeatable runs. One death costs you, and one careless moment kills.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Loot 14%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Difficult 12.1%
- #58 Necrodepths
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Typhereus
Windows
A Dark Fantasy 2.5D Action RPG with a heavy dark atmospheric aesthetic inspired by the once greats. Character customization reminiscent of open world RPGs. Unique races and classes. An endless random, but meaningful, generation of enemies and dungeons, for everlasting Hack n' Slash gameplay.
Why similar: 2.5D 24.5%, Action RPG 21.4%, Dark Fantasy 21.2%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Character Customization 12.1%
- #59 Hunt and Fight
67% matchPositive82% of 44 reviews2024
Dev: StartImpulsePub: Two Cakes Studio
Windows
Explore the island, fight monsters, use various combat combinations to defeat bosses, and earn a reputation. Who knows, maybe one day you will be able to kill the DEATH itself. Hunt and Fight is an exciting Action RPG in which you must overcome difficult challenges to find the way to get home.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.2%, Loot 16.6%, Souls-like 14.8%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%
- #60 Mage Hunt: Spellshifter
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Krzysztof Moskaluk
Windows
Dark fantasy action rpg, rogue/souls inspired, with both unique, story driven and proceduraly generated, living, changing world, clash of magic and technology - mage punk, horror themed, slay hordes of dreadful creatures, knockdown the tallest of giants, hunt mutated mages, become the nightmare.
Why similar: Action RPG 15.2%, Souls-like 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Difficult 13.3%, Hack and Slash 10.9%