Games Like Lunacid

Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 32.3%, First-Person 14.4%, Souls-like 12.4%, RPG 11.5%, Metroidvania 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same surreal, retro-inspired dark fantasy atmosphere and focus on exploration as Lunacid.

MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, First-Person 12.6%, Action RPG 11.6%, RPG 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes environmental interaction and deep exploration.

Venture through the Labyrinth Of The Demon King, solving puzzles and fighting fearsome monsters in an epic quest to track down the demon who betrayed your lord and end its life.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.4%, Dark Fantasy 27%, First-Person 12.8%, Horror 7%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct PS1-era aesthetic and a heavy focus on atmospheric, dark fantasy dungeon crawling.

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.7%, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, RPG 17.7%, First-Person 16.9%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal first-person dungeon crawler that set the standard for atmospheric, subterranean exploration and immersive systems.

Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 54.9%, First-Person 18.6%, RPG 11.6%, Retro 6.7%, Atmospheric 3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled first-person dungeon crawler that focuses on permadeath and procedural exploration.

Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 56.3%, First-Person 16%, Action RPG 14.4%, RPG 9.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person dungeon crawler that delivers a challenging, old-school experience with deep RPG mechanics.

Tower of Mask is a thrilling survival horror in the spirit of the 80's dungeon crawlers. The most claustrophobic dungeon in modern times is yours to venture through alone. Hero, face the ancient tower where eerie masked humans prowl.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.4%, Dark Fantasy 23.8%, First-Person 10.2%, Action RPG 9.5%, Retro 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A grid-based, first-person dungeon crawler that leans heavily into dark, survival-horror atmosphere.

Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 66.1%, RPG 13.8%, First-Person 13.7%, Atmospheric 2.7%, Retro 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: While grid-based, it perfectly captures the sense of isolation and discovery found in classic dungeon crawlers.

Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.8%, Dark Fantasy 21.2%, Souls-like 11.4%, First-Person 9.7%, Retro 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, punchy, and retro-styled dungeon crawler that captures the essence of early 3D RPGs.

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: First-Person 37.4%, Retro 31.4%, Atmospheric 19.2%, PvE 7.9%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines immersive sim elements with a dark, Victorian-inspired atmosphere that rewards careful exploration.

Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.9%, Dark Fantasy 29.9%, RPG 10.4%, Souls-like 10.2%, Atmospheric 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique physics-based combat system and a dark, oppressive dungeon environment that demands patience.

Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.8%, Dark Fantasy 22.3%, First-Person 16.2%, RPG 7.9%, Horror 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person action-roguelike with a striking art style and brutal, skill-intensive combat.

Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.1%, Dark Fantasy 24.8%, First-Person 12.8%, Action RPG 10.7%, RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A grid-based, first-person dungeon crawler with a distinct steampunk setting and satisfying tactical combat.

Weird west legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!

Why similar: Souls-like 26.9%, Retro 19.1%, First-Person 18.5%, RPG 13.2%, Horror 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim that blends stealth and RPG mechanics in a dark, atmospheric, and supernatural world.

Verho, a Dark RPG following the tradition of the King’s Field series, takes place after the catastrophic Era of Solitude, where masks have become the only protection against the Curse of Faces. Travel to the land of Yariv, find the source of this scourge and face its dangers.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.9%, Dark Fantasy 20%, Souls-like 16.4%, First-Person 9.5%, Retro 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, souls-like exploration game that focuses on atmosphere and dark fantasy lore.

A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38.1%, Dark Fantasy 28.5%, RPG 9.4%, Horror 7.3%, Action RPG 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy dungeon crawler that emphasizes exploration and survival against supernatural threats.

Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.3%, Dark Fantasy 23.6%, First-Person 12.6%, RPG 8.4%, Horror 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features surreal, dark fantasy environments and challenging combat.

ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.3%, Dark Fantasy 23.1%, Souls-like 18.9%, First-Person 11.8%, Action RPG 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, souls-like melee combat game set in a dark fantasy world with a focus on skill-based encounters.

Descend into the Pale Abyss, a cursed chasm where the forgotten truths of a dying world fester in its depths. Inspired by games such as King’s Field and Shadow Tower, Pale Abyss is a first-person action RPG about exploration and adventure. Currently it's just a demo with about 1 h of playtime.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.6%, Dark Fantasy 21.4%, Souls-like 17.4%, First-Person 8.6%, Retro 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like dungeon crawler that captures the sense of mystery and danger found in Lunacid.

Fear & Hunger is a horror dungeon crawler set in the dark and hopeless dungeons of fear and hunger. The game is a hybrid of survival horror and dungeon crawler genres with its influences ranging from Silent Hill to Nethack. There are roguelike elements to the game as well as a heavy foundation of a j-RPG.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 46.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, RPG 10.1%, Horror 8.3%, Gore 5%

Why You'll Like It: A brutally difficult dark fantasy RPG that shares the oppressive and unforgiving nature of Lunacid's world.

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: Retro 35.8%, First-Person 23.5%, Horror 14.3%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Gore 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in retro-inspired atmosphere and exploration that shares a similar commitment to 90s design sensibilities.

Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35%, Dark Fantasy 23.9%, Action RPG 11.5%, First-Person 10.5%, RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person action-RPG that emphasizes dungeon exploration and hack-and-slash combat.

Tyrant's Realm is a roguelite action-adventure inspired by classic PS1 visuals. Explore procedurally generated dark fantasy worlds, battling through dangers that evolve with each run. Death is not the end, as the night is still young.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.2%, Souls-like 23.8%, Retro 14.9%, Action RPG 11.9%, RPG 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired RPG that leans into the 1990s aesthetic and dark fantasy themes.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.2%, Dark Fantasy 23.3%, Metroidvania 16.5%, RPG 6.3%, Action RPG 4%

Why You'll Like It: While 2D, it is one of the most faithful souls-like experiences in terms of world-building and dark atmosphere.

A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 43.6%, First-Person 21.6%, Retro 19.1%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Combat 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the retro, high-fantasy aesthetic and fast-paced combat feel of 90s-era first-person titles.

Explore, fight, loot and fish! Solo or in co-op mode in this Old School First Person Dungeon Crawler. Earn your knighthood as you oppose the evil witch Lunamoth and stop her curse which prevents everyone from growing wings.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.8%, Souls-like 23.7%, First-Person 13.3%, Action RPG 7.6%, Retro 4.6%

Mohrta is a nonlinear FPS adventure through the strange and otherworldly. Explore a vast selection of unique environments, slay an enormous cast of bizarre creatures, and upgrade your arsenal of multifaceted weapons.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.6%, Dungeon Crawler 27.9%, Souls-like 19.3%, First-Person 9.2%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Lunacid: Tears of the Moon is a First Person Dungeon Crawler made with the Sword of Moonlight - King’s Field making tool from 2000. Explore various dungeons for powerful weapons and spells to forestall the previsioned end of the world.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Action RPG 9.9%, First-Person 8.6%, RPG 7.4%

Look Outside is a survival horror RPG set in a single apartment building. A mysterious event turns anyone who looks out the window into grotesque monsters, leaving the world in absolute chaos. Scavenge the building to seek food, supplies, and weapons while encountering strange characters.

Why similar: RPG 41.9%, Horror 24.9%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Gore 8.3%, Violent 5.2%

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 35.1%, First-Person 17.5%, Retro 17.3%, RPG 11.5%, Atmospheric 8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and environmental puzzle-solving.

Grapple, clamber and fall thousands of meters down into a dark and ancient place in this first-person horror climbing game. You are being hunted.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 47.4%, First-Person 20.1%, Horror 15.8%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Indie 2.4%

Vaporum: Lockdown, a prequel to Vaporum, is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist struggling to survive disastrous events that happened in the tower of Arx Vaporum.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 55.3%, RPG 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, First-Person 7.8%, Retro 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up to Vaporum that refines the first-person dungeon crawling experience.

The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.9%, Dark Fantasy 24.5%, Souls-like 17.5%, RPG 7.5%, Action RPG 7.5%

Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

Why similar: First-Person 27%, Retro 26%, Horror 14%, Gore 7.6%, Stylized 6.6%

Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 70.9%, RPG 14.8%, First-Person 6.8%, Retro 2.3%, Atmospheric 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: The game that revitalized the grid-based dungeon crawler genre with modern polish and classic design.

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.6%, Retro 16.5%, Stylized 10.8%, 3D 7.9%, Singleplayer 3.5%

The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…

Why similar: Retro 31.2%, Horror 19.1%, RPG 13.7%, Stylized 11.1%, Gore 8.9%

What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s.

Why similar: Retro 34.2%, Horror 24.9%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Gore 9.6%, Violent 7.9%

SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 45.6%, Horror 18.3%, Atmospheric 17.1%, RPG 14.7%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

Why similar: Retro 29.9%, Dark Fantasy 22.5%, First-Person 16%, Horror 7.9%, Gore 7.7%

A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 44.8%, Retro 23.3%, RPG 17%, Open World 7.5%, Atmospheric 6%

F&H 2: Termina is oppressive, relentless and hopeless. A mix of jRPG and Survival Horror. Turn-based combat meets resource management. 3 days to explore the wicked town of Prehevil and find out about its dark secrets. 3 days until the pale and sickly green moon rises at its apex. Termina is upon us!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 32.6%, Dungeon Crawler 30.5%, Souls-like 14.6%, RPG 9.5%, Horror 8.5%

Explore, build, and survive in a cryptic expanse oozing with dreamlike oddities and esoteric critters.

Why similar: First-Person 32.9%, Atmospheric 21.3%, Horror 20%, Open World 17.3%, 3D 8.6%

Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25%, Retro 21%, First-Person 18.4%, Stylized 7.2%, Atmospheric 6.5%

You are Marie, a cyborg mercenary dropped into the rot of a post-Soviet city of corruption and opportunity. Shoot, sneak, hack, climb or talk your way through alt-history cyberpunk Poland in an immersive sim where every problem has multiple solutions and every rooftop is reachable.

Why similar: Action RPG 23.9%, First-Person 23.5%, RPG 20.4%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Horror 13.9%

Submarine’s haunted! Hunt and be hunted in this horror dungeon crawler inspired by the decay of the Soviet Union (and immersive RPGs from the 90s).

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 44.8%, Action RPG 15.4%, First-Person 13.4%, RPG 11%, Horror 7.7%

Cyclopean: The Great Abyss is a small scale, mechanics driven CRPG/Roguelike in a retro, monochromatic style, that takes place in the underworld of H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamlands.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.8%, Dark Fantasy 29.4%, RPG 9.5%, First-Person 6.8%, Retro 5.7%

The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching.

Why similar: Retro 29.4%, First-Person 19.7%, Horror 18.9%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Gore 10.1%

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Atmospheric 59.6%, Violent 29.2%, Singleplayer 11.3%

Gloomgrave is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a retro pixel aesthetic. Upgrade your Gloomcrawler with unique perks and experiment with different builds as you try to survive each depth in search of the ultimate ancient relic.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 56.3%, First-Person 18.6%, RPG 12%, Atmospheric 5.9%, 3D 3.1%

An android is led through a vast structure by a glitch in his visual system. Lorn's Lure is an atmospheric narrative first-person platformer with novel climb-anything mechanics and modernized retro 3D graphics.

Why similar: First-Person 32.1%, Horror 28.1%, 3D 12.8%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Singleplayer 8.5%

Louma is a Roguelike Dungeon Crawler. Fight through the procedural generated floors and save the World of Louma.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 47.4%, Souls-like 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Retro 8.4%, Indie 1.4%

Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.9%, Souls-like 21.1%, First-Person 11.7%, Action RPG 11.3%, Retro 8.8%

Cralon is an oldschool indie immersive sim dungeon crawler with RPG and adventure elements, inspired by the ultimate dungeon classics. Hunting a demon, you fell into the abyss of an old mine. Equip yourself, solve quests, uncover secrets and find a way out.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 53.4%, First-Person 18.2%, RPG 12.1%, Atmospheric 8.1%, 3D 4.5%

An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

Why similar: First-Person 49.1%, Retro 32.3%, Stylized 18.5%

Wake up and walk, Warden! Because the siege continues. We must find the Heir... And finally put an end to this cursed night.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.8%, Souls-like 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Metroidvania 14.3%, Action RPG 9.3%

HROT is a single-player retro FPS set in a small socialist country neighboring Soviet Union (Czechoslovakia) after an unspecified disaster in 1986. Those times were dark and terrifying and so is the game.

Why similar: Retro 41%, First-Person 22.2%, Horror 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Gore 7.1%

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 30.2%, Souls-like 29.2%, Metroidvania 23.7%, Violent 5.1%, Horror 4.8%

Ravensword: Undaunted is a FPS dungeon crawler inspired by Hexen and Heretic, set within the Ravensword Universe.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33.1%, Dark Fantasy 24.7%, First-Person 11.3%, Action RPG 10.5%, RPG 7%