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The old world is gone, lost with the disappearance of the King. Reforge reality in this dark action RPG through skill-based combat, innovative open-world platforming and the testimonies of survivors… some more trustworthy than others. Are you ready, Wanderer?

Reviews: Mixed — 67% — of 764 reviews
Released: 2021-02-17
Developer: Redlock Studio
Publisher: Plug In Digital
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 52%

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    Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.

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    96% matchMixed68% of 11,043 reviews2021
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    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.3%, RPG 17.7%, Difficult 16%, Action RPG 11%, Action 10.8%

  3. #3 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
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    94% matchVery Positive88% of 29,168 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,826 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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    95% matchMixed67% of 230 reviews2017
    Dev: Gustav
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    93% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
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    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 814 reviews2023
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    Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.

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    92% matchMixed63% of 52 reviews2021
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    Start your journey in a dark fantasy world. Prepare to face challenging enemies with Swords, Bows and powerful Magics. Choose your path! Fight, Craft, Explore and find out the dark secret of The Altered Lands.

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    91% matchVery Positive88% of 14,278 reviews2021
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    90% matchVery Positive94% of 43,849 reviews2021
    Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    88% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2026
    Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
    Windows

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    89% matchMostly Positive74% of 68 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    89% matchMixed59% of 20,540 reviews2014
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    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    87% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,664 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    86% matchMostly Negative39% of 249 reviews2014
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    Median: 24 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 32%

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    Dev: MantraPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows
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    Dev: InDID
    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    79% matchVery Positive81% of 329 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    77% matchMixed55% of 101,516 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    73% matchMixed69% of 126 reviews2026
    Dev: Perun Creative
    Windows

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    76% matchMixed56% of 67,871 reviews2020
    Dev: WOLCEN Studio
    Windows
    Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    74% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2024
    Dev: Cody Hodge
    Windows

    A uniquely stylised survival-horror adventure game. Explore a dying world, averting enemies, managing your resources, and solving puzzles.

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    75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,099 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    72% matchVery Positive90% of 4,890 reviews2024
    Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    71% matchVery Positive92% of 75,928 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac
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    74% matchMixed68% of 654 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%

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    70% matchVery Positive94% of 9,095 reviews2024
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    71% matchMostly Positive80% of 598 reviews2024
    Dev: Egg or Chicken GamesPub: Alawar
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    73% matchMostly Positive71% of 489 reviews2021
    Dev: Resting Relic
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    Median: 54 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    71% matchVery Positive85% of 6,299 reviews2021
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    Windows · Mac
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    70% matchVery Positive83% of 9,502 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    69% matchVery Positive84% of 443 reviews2024
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    69% matchMixed67% of 50,389 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    73% matchMixed53% of 283 reviews2019
    Dev: Amplify Creations
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    67% matchVery Positive94% of 265 reviews2025
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    66% matchVery Positive97% of 206 reviews2025
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    69% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
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    72% matchMixed46% of 131 reviews2019
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    Windows
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    68% matchMixed66% of 200 reviews2023
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    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 250 reviews2021
    Dev: Tim van KanPub: TiMer Games
    Windows

    Aron's Adventure is an Action Adventure RPG that takes place in a fantasy world called Elor. An ancient evil re-awakens and the fate of the land is thrown into Aron's hands. Aron will have to unite the people all while learning how to use his new abilities.

    Why similar: RPG 29.5%, Action 18.2%, Adventure 16.4%, Indie 12.7%, Action RPG 12.6%

  56. #56 The First Berserker: Khazan
    63% matchVery Positive85% of 29,896 reviews2025
    Dev: NeoplePub: NEXON
    Windows
    Median: 27.2 hrsMean: 35.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.

    Why similar: Difficult 18.1%, Action RPG 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 15%, RPG 13.6%, Third Person 10.7%

  57. #57 Lunacid
    64% matchVery Positive91% of 10,657 reviews2023
    Dev: KIRA LLC
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 41.9%, RPG 25%, Action RPG 16%, Atmospheric 9%, Indie 6%

  58. #58 DYSPLACED
    63% matchVery Positive89% of 253 reviews2026
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows

    The realm is dying. As its Guardian, you have one desperate option — tear it apart to rebuild it stronger. Explore a vast open world, master its secrets, and forge salvation from the ruins. Sometimes, saving the world means destroying it first.

    Why similar: Exploration 55.6%, Atmospheric 44.4%

  59. #59 Souldiers
    66% matchMixed69% of 2,964 reviews2022
    Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

    Why similar: Difficult 35%, Action 23.5%, Lore-Rich 18.3%, Adventure 14%, Singleplayer 4.7%

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