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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, RPG, Dark Fantasy, Singleplayer.

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Shards of the Banished is a dark fantasy action-RPG set in a cursed medieval world. A fallen king, a cursed queen, and a power-hungry usurper have plunged the land into ruin. As the exiled heir, you must rise, face powerful foes, and reclaim what is rightfully yours.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 79% — of 53 reviews
Released: 2025-09-27
Developer: GreenBeamStudio
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite action RPG dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated levels where you will battle through hordes of monsters to restore Edera to its former glory.

    Why similar: RPG 22.8%, Souls-like 22.1%, Action RPG 15.3%, Action 13%, Adventure 10.5%

  58. #58 Witchfire
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 17,588 reviews2024
    Dev: The Astronauts
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

    Why similar: Souls-like 46.7%, Action RPG 24.9%, RPG 21.2%, Action 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  59. #59 Conquest Dark
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 2,642 reviews2025
    Dev: Eldritch Sword GamesPub: Mad Mushroom
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Experience an ARPG's rapid ascension to power in minutes, packed with savage, survivors-like action and devastating sword & sorcery combat. Perfect your builds through Dark Ritual runs that will decide humanity's future as you battle endless hordes across haunting ruins and cursed kingdoms.

    Why similar: Action RPG 41.5%, RPG 25.8%, Action 18.1%, Violent 8.1%, Fantasy 5.1%

  60. #60 Kristala
    65% matchMostly Positive75% of 628 reviews2026
    Dev: Astral Clocktower Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Kristala is a dark fantasy ARPG featuring challenging combat, fluid parkour, and deep exploration. Master the ancient magic of the Sacred Six Kristals and uncover the source of a mysterious curse in a thrilling, story-driven adventure.

    Why similar: Souls-like 36.5%, Action RPG 20.3%, RPG 15.1%, Action 9.1%, Third Person 7.2%

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