
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.
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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.

Pale Abyss - Prototype
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.

The Legend Of The Crystals
The Legend Of The Crystals is a story-driven fantasy action RPG where you will embark on an epic journey to uncover the secrets of the ancient crystals that bring balance to the world.
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: Asynchronous Multiplayer 12.9% ★, Underground 12.4% ★, Souls-like 11.3%, Old School 7.7%, Exploration 7.7%
The Legend Of The Crystals is a story-driven fantasy action RPG where you will embark on an epic journey to uncover the secrets of the ancient crystals that bring balance to the world.
Why similar: Old School 19.3%, RPG 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Exploration 9.3%, Retro 9.3%
Explore a hand-crafted world, overcome brutally challenging combat, and restore order to a broken kingdom. Discover many unique weapons, tools, spells, and secrets in this short game inspired by old school action RPGs.
Why similar: Old School 14.7%, Exploration 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 9.9%, Souls-like 9%, Action RPG 8.9%
Welcome, bonebound servant, to the forgotten island once blessed by the Oracle. Magic has twisted its halls, and corruption runs deep. Summoned from death, you must recover the hidden Relic Hearts, restore the balance, and unlock what lies beneath.
Why similar: Old School 22.8%, Exploration 16.2%, RPG 11.9%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Ognisco is a short (1 - 2 hours ), top-down "search action adventure" game inspired by the games of 8-bit era. Your goal is to defeat all the bosses. To do it, you need to explore the world, find new skills, upgrades and secrets. If you're nostalgic for retro gaming, Ognisco is for you!
Why similar: Old School 22.1%, Retro 15.3%, Souls-like 11.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
Zahalia was a peaceful land until The Dark Wizard came and stole all the crystals. Defeat his group of monsters and reclaim the Crystals to save Zahalia from darkness.
Why similar: Old School 13%, Exploration 11%, Dungeon Crawler 9.2%, Medieval 9%, RPG 8.6%
Mendalos is an oldschool RPG focusing on exploring and finding clues in order to solve puzzles to get further into the depths of the dungeon. But beware... there are a lot of traps and dangerous foes lurking in the shadows.
Why similar: RPG 18%, Old School 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%, Exploration 12.3%, Action RPG 11.2%
Thirst person Action game with RPG elements and a Retro PSX insipired graphics style.
Why similar: RPG 19.2%, Old School 12.5%, Adventure 11.2%, Action RPG 10.7%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%
A dark power is rising. Defeat the necromancer and his generals before they conquer the kingdom. In this old school dark fantasy RPG, explore cursed dungeons, battle monstrous foes, master forbidden magic, and gather powerful loot in a world teetering on the edge of ruin.
Why similar: Souls-like 16.4%, Exploration 11.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.2%, RPG 10.3%, Old School 8.9%
Follow the call of an ancient crystal dagger toward the Forgotten Valley, now corrupted by the Stone Plague. Forgotten Blood is a single-player action RPG with an open map, inspired by King’s Field and the Souls series. Explore a interconnected world that rewards the players willing to take risks.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.2%, Exploration 16.4%, RPG 14.9%, Action RPG 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
Enter the dungeon and help the master wizard to find his cat in this oldschool dungeon crawler. Discover powerful magical items and weapons. Solve puzzles and traps and fight the enemies in this real time combat dungeon crawler game.
Why similar: RPG 19.3%, Old School 14%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Exploration 12.8%, Action RPG 11.6%
Unravel the truth, master your skills, and forge your legend in Resurrection: The Judgment!
Why similar: RPG 18.6%, Souls-like 15.6%, Exploration 12.8%, Action RPG 11.7%, Adventure 11.3%
A medieval fantasy, open-world, souls-like indie RPG, told through side quests instead of a main storyline. Explore the land of Noh'relia by helping strangers, slaying monsters, discovering hidden treasures, and connecting the dots to move on from your troubled past.
Why similar: RPG 24.1%, Souls-like 14.6%, Adventure 13.4%, Medieval 10.1%, Combat 7.9%
Beneath you go. Below the bones of the earth and lower into the darkness. Find your way through twisting passages past vile monsters. Explore, discover and conquer your way to greater depths and greater rewards.
Why similar: Underground 20.8% ★, Souls-like 16.5%, Exploration 11.5%, Action RPG 9.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9%
A roaming Marchwarden, you travel along roads to defend strange travelers and pious pilgrims. They'll say you're altruistic, but in truth you seek something personal. A place to call home. The waystation Gheimgarth, tucked beneath the Threshold of the Gheim, might just be the place.
Why similar: Exploration 15.9%, Old School 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Retro 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%
A folklore-inspired, eerie action-adventure dungeon crawler about preventing a curse that requires your blood to complete. Master your weapon, explore a world brimming with items, abilities, and spells, and ensure that endless night never befalls your hometown of Elmwood.
Why similar: Souls-like 21%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Exploration 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%
A reality breach has unleashed something terrible. Fight through 30+ levels, deadly enemies, and brutal boss fights in this 2D top-down horror action game to stop the entity behind the anomaly.
Why similar: RPG 17.6%, Souls-like 14.1%, Adventure 9.3%, Retro 9.2%, Action RPG 8.9%
Traverse a chaotic and crumbling realm of dreams composed of liminal spaces. Adapt to the world’s odd rules as a Dreamer, and defy others like you to escape the strange and eclectic subconscious landscape.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.2%, Exploration 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Retro 10.7%, Action RPG 10.1%
The portal to the dreaded Bleak Dimension has been opened, unleashing terrifying creatures. Your mission is to seal it before it's too late! In The Awakening of the Bleak Dimension, a fantasy RPG you will face brutal challenges, evolve your character and forge powerful equipment.
Why similar: RPG 15%, Exploration 14.2%, Action RPG 12%, Medieval 10.3%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
Fight difficult enemies, explore dangerous locations, and gain strength in this hand crafted world to defeat the evil that lays waste to these Scarred Lands.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.1%, Medieval 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, RPG 9.8%, Exploration 9.8%
L'Artisan Meurtrier is an old school action/RPG game built around a rich and demanding combat system. Prepare to face the worst monsters and villains, to foil the most treacherous traps to honor your contracts and gain ever more glory!
Why similar: Souls-like 16.8%, RPG 13.2%, Exploration 10.6%, Action RPG 10.1%, Old School 9.6%
Knight George is a top-down retro-style action-adventure game. Travel across the Kingdom of Earlyne to meet friendly characters, explore numerous dungeons and fight terrifying monsters to save the kingdom!
Why similar: Retro 15%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 11.8%, RPG 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%
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: Souls-like 20%, Exploration 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.4%, RPG 8.5%, Action RPG 8.4%
A Retro Dark Fantasy RPG crafted with a passion for old-school video games. Embark on an adventure to explore diverse locations, battle monsters and fallen soldiers, and uncover the lost mysteries of the island along with its beautiful landscapes.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.1%, Exploration 14.1%, Retro 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Action RPG 9.9%
Play as a group of daredevils who explore the world of dark fantasy in search of fame, amber and gold. Experience the classic mechanics of the iconic ‘90s Dungeon Crawlers with a new twist. Solve the mystery of the ghost that haunted the ruins and discover a bestiary based on Kashubian beliefs.
Why similar: Underground 18.7% ★, Old School 14.1%, Souls-like 11.8%, Dungeon Crawler 9.2%, RPG 7.9%
Gorble is a short marble-based dungeon crawl.
Why similar: Souls-like 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Exploration 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Retro 8.3%
Explore an enchanted cathedral that calls to you. Grow stronger and wiser as you traverse through the ethereal. Collect and create items to navigate its ever-changing floors. Uncover its hidden secrets, and use the ancient wisdom of divinity to guide your way. Lose yourself, or find yourself.
Why similar: RPG 17.3%, Action RPG 11.2%, Exploration 10.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Adventure 10%
Embark on, Felix's journey, to stop an evil King from starting a great war between kingdoms. Explore this dark world, in search of resources to face the various challenges during your exciting journey!
Why similar: RPG 22.5%, Exploration 16.2%, Adventure 13.7%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%
In this fantasy world, you will become an adventurer, gradually understanding the world, becoming stronger through weapons and equipment, and gradually resolving various crises.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.3%, RPG 13.5%, Action RPG 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
Fulfill this tale, as darkness swarms the fantasy lands of Fauna. Venture epic kingdoms and treacherous dungeons in a 2D action platformer, with Metroidvania elements in a hand-crafted pixel art world filled with souls-like boss fights, dungeon platforming, and dynamic enemy combat design.
Why similar: Souls-like 15.7%, Old School 12.8%, Exploration 11%, Action RPG 9.4%, RPG 9.2%
Ascend Reborn is an old-school, 3rd person action RPG. Wage war as a brutal Caos warrior on your journey to Ascension. The reign of the Titans has come to an end. The New Gods have risen to claim ultimate power and need a champion. Will you rise to the challenge?
Why similar: Asynchronous Multiplayer 25.6% ★, Souls-like 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Exploration 9.7%, Action RPG 9.3%
'Ruadine' is a single player dungeon-crawling adventure with a unique combat system. The game features a branching world to explore, mysterious monsters to defeat, and an atmospheric soundtrack.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, RPG 15.2%, Old School 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Adventure 9.4%
Broken Spirit is a fantasy action RPG. Explore palaces, ruins, tombs, and forests across a vast world, experiencing both the splendor of history and the desolation of the apocalypse.Compose your own equipment and craft your own tactics as you battle a variety of enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 17.6%, RPG 13.2%, Exploration 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Action RPG 10.5%
A strange knight sat in front of a fire, darkness surrounding him. His sword stuck in the ground, covered in dried blood. He warns you against going any further, but the intrigue of what lies beyond far surpasses the instinct of self preservation.
Why similar: RPG 21.6%, Souls-like 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 9.3%
The core combat gameplay is similar to Sekiro, emphasizing precise parrying, counterattacks, and dodging—players can even trigger powerful counters with regular attacks. The game features richly detailed environments and a vast, expansive world map.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.1%, Exploration 11.3%, Old School 10.3%, Combat 9.9%, Retro 9.3%
Dreamspring is a dark fantasy styled, open world souls-like game. Explore a dying kingdom and it's different realms in first person action combat, styled in a mix of retro and vaporwave aesthetics.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.7%, RPG 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Exploration 10.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%
You wake from a nightmare to discover that your older sister has been kidnapped. Scarleth is an Action RPG in which you must journey across grasslands, deserts, and mountains, battling fierce enemies in search of your lost sister.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.5%, Exploration 14.8%, Medieval 10.1%, RPG 10%, Action RPG 9.3%
Conquer dungeons with synergy-based classes, and flexible/hybrid roles. Run through zones to reclaim the land that was once preserved by the protectors of the realm. Tactical dungeon based RPG that can be played alone or with friends up to 4 players!
Why similar: Asynchronous Multiplayer 23.3% ★, Old School 13%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, RPG 9.1%, Combat 8.6%
Apu's Journey is an retro action-rpg, you can complete dungeons, defeat creatures, collect items and improve your skills!
Why similar: RPG 20.8%, Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 12.4%, Action RPG 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
You’ve been given an odd request, and without protest, you get dressed and grab your sword from your weapons chest, and with much zest, you head west to complete your Otter Quest.
Why similar: RPG 14.8%, Old School 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Action RPG 13.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%
A short, top-down puzzle adventure game set in a strange graveyard. Use the starlight ring to forge magical blocks to escape from the Second Nightmare. Explore, solve puzzles, and find your way out!
Why similar: Exploration 16.1%, Old School 14.2%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Underground 10.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
Immerse yourself in the world of hardcore RPG, playing as the undead. Use a variety of weapons, rune system and building to go through a path. You will meet various obstacles, unique enemies and many bosses! Control the territory, use all your powers and go through the story, finding out the truth.
Why similar: Souls-like 17.2%, Exploration 13.1%, RPG 13%, Dungeon Crawler 11.1%, Action RPG 10.8%
If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Exploration 13%, RPG 11.3%, Action RPG 8.1%, Adventure 7.3%
Travel back to 16th-century France and delve into the mysterious depths of a seemingly abandoned alchemist's tower. Do you dare brave the horrors that beckon you below... deeper still?
Why similar: Underground 13% ★, Exploration 12.7%, Old School 12.6%, Medieval 11.2%, Retro 10.5%
A retro-inspired action-adventure game with a focus on exploration and nonlinearity, Ahack Adventure 2 provides a journey through nine increasingly harrowing dungeons, and many genuine secrets to find!
Why similar: Old School 17.4%, Exploration 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
A top down, action-adventure NES game follows the journey of two kids through their imagination. Get your weapons and fight your way through to find out what's wrong with your world.
Why similar: Old School 28.4%, Retro 18.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Lifter is an Adventure RPG where you play as a desperate thief trying to save your home from eviction. Outsmart employees, and decide who to steal from in a world full of secrets. Will you be a hero, a rogue, or something in between? The future is in your hands.
Why similar: RPG 24%, Old School 18.7%, Exploration 16.7%, Adventure 14.7%, Action RPG 14.3%
Start on your fantasy adventure in this completely nonlinear souls-like! Place Life Stones in the world to create your own 'bonfires' as you cut through the challenging enemies and seek out the Divine Rings!
Why similar: Souls-like 19.1%, Exploration 11.3%, RPG 10.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Action RPG 9.5%
A series of disruptive events cause uneasiness among the people. The mayor needs your help to investigate different parts of Hatchwell and figure out what's causing these events, which seem to worsen as the day goes by.
Why similar: Old School 16.3%, Exploration 13.7%, RPG 12.8%, Action RPG 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
The shields of Asgard have been stolen. You have been chosen by Odin to retrieve them. Your first journey takes you to Jotunheim. Travel the vast deep and dark forests. Climb mountains where winter never stops. Fight challenging enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.5%, RPG 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Action RPG 9.6%, Exploration 8.2%
Generations have passed since the infamous deeds of the mighty Lowlander. Now the realm needs another hero -- will you be the one? The evil enchantress, Yarak, means business. She ain't got time for you! Get that armor on - there's adventuring to be done!
Why similar: RPG 21.9%, Exploration 15.9%, Adventure 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11%, Medieval 11%
The sun has died, and the world is consumed by darkness. In Sun is Dead, a high-speed action scavenger adventure, you must fight relentless Shadows, wield the last light, and uncover the truth behind the eternal night. Adapt, survive, and decide the fate of a dying world. Created by 1 person.
Why similar: Souls-like 21%, Action RPG 12.1%, RPG 11.4%, Combat 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
Fables of Talumos is a pixel-art adventure game set in the fantasy world of Talumos. The game has fast-paced and challenging combat, interesting characters, powerful weapons and items, and a unique fantasy setting.
Why similar: Souls-like 14.6%, Exploration 10.5%, Retro 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
Try Again is a zelda-like parody game and contains boss fights against Satan on Giants steps. It was made by members of the band "LORD$" to accompany their vinyl release. Contains music celebrities like Thundercat, Louis cole, Jacob collier, Anderson .Paak & a lot more.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.1%, Exploration 15.1%, RPG 14.6%, Adventure 12.7%, Action RPG 12.6%
Kyle's Adventure is a 2D pixel art side-scrolling action game. Play as mercenary Kyle, explore a fantasy world, fight enemies and bosses, and defeat the evil lord to save the realm.
Why similar: RPG 20.1%, Underground 16.2% ★, Adventure 12.8%, Action RPG 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10%
Blood Court is a Souls-like action RPG within a dark fantasy, horrifying world. Explore PSX styled Environments, battle blood hungry monsters, and piece together a story told through environments, and voiceless cinamatics.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Retro 13.7%, Exploration 12.4%, Medieval 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
Co-op action-adventure fantasy game where you and your friends explore vast mysterious caves, collect powerful crystals, battle terrifying ancient evils, and unlock magical abilities while communicating through immersive proximity chat for intense cooperative adventures.
Why similar: Underground 23.4% ★, Souls-like 18.3%, Exploration 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
An unforgiving medieval action RPG with a Souls-like combat system. Explore, grow stronger, defeat enemy forces, and reclaim the city torn apart by civil war.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.3%, Medieval 17.3%, RPG 16.3%, Combat 7%, Action 6.6%
Enter the Labyrinth... at your own demise.
Why similar: Souls-like 16.1%, RPG 11.9%, Exploration 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Action RPG 10.3%
Uncover a vast land filled with secrets, monsters, and ancient myth in BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS, a top-down action RPG about a lost soul who uncovers a mysterious secret. Stranded in a foreign land and armed only with your wits and curiosity, you will collect items, unlock secrets, and fight monsters.
Why similar: RPG 14.7%, Exploration 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Action RPG 12.3%, Old School 11.8%