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Games Like Source of Madness

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Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.

Reviews: Mixed — 70% — of 1,514 reviews
Released: 2022-05-11
Developer: Carry Castle
Publisher: Thunderful Publishing
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 42 min
Mean playtime: 4.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 42%

Overview

Source of Madness stands out for its unique blend of AI-generated Lovecraftian horror, chaotic 2D action, and roguelite progression. These recommendations focus on titles that capture that same dark, atmospheric, and challenging spirit, prioritizing games that excel in side-scrolling combat, gothic world-building, and souls-like mechanics.

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  1. #1 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
    97% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 reviews2017
    Dev: Thunder Lotus
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

    Why similar: Roguevania 38%, Lovecraftian 25.9%, Metroidvania 19.8%, Action Roguelike 9.1%, Atmospheric 2.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares the procedural, chaotic, and Lovecraftian-inspired action that defines the core experience of Source of Madness.

  2. #2 GRIME
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 6,299 reviews2021
    Dev: Clover BitePub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 24.8%, Souls-like 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Action RPG 10.1%, Dark 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This metroidvania features a surreal, dark-fantasy world and unique combat mechanics that reward precision and timing.

  3. #3 Salt and Sanctuary
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
    Dev: Ska Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 46.8%, Metroidvania 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Action RPG 4.4%, Dark 4.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Often considered the definitive 2D souls-like, it offers the same punishing difficulty and deep exploration found in Source of Madness.

  4. #4 The Last Faith
    95% matchVery Positive84% of 5,200 reviews2023
    Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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: Metroidvania 35.9%, Souls-like 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Dark 4.6%, 2D 3.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly blends gothic horror, Lovecraftian themes, and challenging souls-like combat in a 2D metroidvania framework.

  5. #5 Blasphemous
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 62,190 reviews2019
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Souls-like 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, 2D 3.9%, Action 2.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Known for its oppressive atmosphere and brutal combat, this title captures the dark, religious, and grotesque aesthetic found in Source of Madness.

  6. #6 Vigil: The Longest Night
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 3,533 reviews2020
    Dev: Glass Heart Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 27.7%, Action RPG 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric metroidvania that emphasizes souls-like combat and a haunting, Lovecraftian-inspired narrative.

  7. #7 Morbid: The Seven Acolytes
    93% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,453 reviews2020
    Dev: Still RunningPub: Silver Lining Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a Horrorpunk Action RPG filled with Lovecraftian horrors and Cronenbergian gore, making it the most gruesome take on the isometric Souls-like genre yet!

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.4%, Souls-like 31.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Action RPG 9.5%, Action 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into the Lovecraftian horror and souls-like combat mechanics that fans of Source of Madness will appreciate.

  8. #8 Dark Devotion
    92% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,437 reviews2019
    Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

    Why similar: Souls-like 26.3%, Roguevania 23.4%, Metroidvania 18.2%, Action Roguelike 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A grim, pixel-art souls-like that focuses on exploration and difficult combat within a dark, religious-themed world.

  9. #9 Moonscars
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 1,436 reviews2022
    Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Souls-like 34.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Action 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features a striking, dark art style and challenging 2D combat that feels very similar to the intensity of Source of Madness.

  10. #10 Voidwrought
    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 884 reviews2024
    Dev: PowersnakePub: Kwalee
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.7%, Metroidvania 24.7%, Dark 11%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Combat 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This metroidvania excels in dark, lore-rich world-building and precise 2D platforming exploration.

  11. #11 Dead Cells
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
    Dev: Motion Twin
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

    Why similar: Roguevania 23.6%, Metroidvania 16.3%, Souls-like 15.6%, Roguelite 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: While faster-paced, it is the gold standard for 2D action-roguelites, sharing the addictive loop of procedural exploration and combat.

  12. #12 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 43,849 reviews2021
    Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Souls-like 25.3%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Dark 6.3%, Action RPG 6%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a somber, beautiful, and dark atmosphere paired with fluid metroidvania exploration and magic-based combat.

  13. #13 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
    89% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
    Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

    Why similar: Souls-like 42.8%, Metroidvania 27.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Action RPG 6.2%, Action 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A robust 2D action-RPG that combines souls-like difficulty with deep metroidvania exploration and complex boss encounters.

  14. #14 Elderand
    88% matchMostly Positive75% of 777 reviews2023
    Dev: MantraPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.4%, Metroidvania 24.9%, Action RPG 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Combat 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-RPG that provides a classic metroidvania experience with a focus on dark fantasy and diverse weapon combat.

  15. #15 Lovecraft's Untold Stories
    87% matchMostly Positive74% of 948 reviews2019
    Dev: LLC Blini GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelite with RPG elements. Explore randomly generated levels based in Lovecraft's stories, fight cultists and all kinds of monsters from the Mythos, improve your gear, solve puzzles, and find clues and knowledge to defeat the Great Old Ones.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 56.9%, Roguelite 16.6%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Action 4.9%, Atmospheric 2.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It directly embraces the Lovecraftian mythos with action-roguelite gameplay and a focus on managing sanity and resources.

  16. #16 Nine Sols
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 38,824 reviews2024
    Dev: RedCandleGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Souls-like 31.4%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Atmospheric 6%, 2D 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-quality 2D action game featuring intense, parry-focused combat that mirrors the difficulty of souls-like titles.

  17. #17 The Tarnishing of Juxtia
    86% matchMixed68% of 654 reviews2022
    Dev: Actual NerdsPub: Mastiff
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

    Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Metroidvania 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Dark 9.5%, Combat 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on challenging souls-like combat and dark-fantasy exploration in a 2D side-scrolling environment.

  18. #18 Madshot
    85% matchVery Positive84% of 282 reviews2023
    Dev: OverflowPub: 505 Pulse
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Madshot is a fast-paced, acrobatic, rogue-lite shooter. Survive the ever-changing road through Cthulhu and beyond. Equip endless upgrade combinations as you fight your way through horrific monsters and multi-phased boss battles.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 35.4%, Roguelite 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Action Roguelike 10.4%, Action RPG 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, Lovecraftian-themed roguelite that emphasizes chaotic combat and acrobatic movement.

  19. #19 Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 524 reviews2016
    Dev: Steve GalPub: Pugware
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Discover the secrets of the estate, as you look for answers among the violent inhabitants. A strange and repelling madness took hold of the servants roaming the halls, and they will attack on sight, for their madness is one rooted in a deeper understanding of cosmic insignificance.

    Why similar: Souls-like 41.6%, Lovecraftian 33%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Dark 6.3%, Action 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A short but intense souls-like game that captures a Victorian-era Lovecraftian horror aesthetic.

  20. #20 Trinity Fusion
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 859 reviews2023
    Dev: Angry Mob Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Souls-like 21.9%, Roguelite 15.2%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Action RPG 11.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-roguelite that utilizes metroidvania exploration and multiple character classes for varied gameplay.

  21. #21 Skautfold: Usurper
    84% matchMixed69% of 340 reviews2018
    Dev: Steve GalPub: Pugware
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Usurper is a Metroidvania Action-RPG. With Eldritch horrors having been unleashed by the outer-worldly Citadel, your job is to rid London of its terrors. Use the new "Guard" system that rewards skillful play and accuracy, to uncover the massive structure and defeat the nightmares lurking within.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Lovecraftian 42.6%, Action 8.2%, 2D 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This metroidvania continues the dark, Lovecraftian-inspired narrative of its predecessor with improved action mechanics.

  22. #22 Mana Spark
    83% matchMostly Positive79% of 686 reviews2018
    Dev: BEHEMUTT
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.

    Why similar: Souls-like 23.6%, Roguelite 14.9%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Action RPG 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-roguelite that focuses on tactical combat and dungeon exploration with a dark, pixelated aesthetic.

  23. #23 Feed the Deep
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 471 reviews2024
    Dev: Luke Muscat
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    A lovecraftian roguelike. Dive into procedurally generated undersea caves. Collect gold, upgrade your equipment, and Feed the Deep.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.2%, Roguelite 17%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Dark 10.4%, Physics 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric roguelite that emphasizes exploration and survival in a mysterious, Lovecraftian-inspired environment.

  24. #24 Summum Aeterna
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 384 reviews2023
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.

    Why similar: Roguevania 33.5%, Roguelite 15.3%, Action Roguelike 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Procedural Generation 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, 2D action-roguelite that offers deep customization and challenging, procedural combat.

  25. #25 Hollow Knight
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 534,538 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Cherry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Souls-like 32.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Atmospheric 6%, 2D 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: While less overtly Lovecraftian, it is the pinnacle of atmospheric metroidvania exploration and challenging boss design.

  26. #26 Loot River
    82% matchMixed68% of 450 reviews2022
    Dev: straka.studio
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.2%, Souls-like 23.7%, Roguelite 14.6%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Procedural Generation 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelite that combines souls-like combat with a shifting, procedural dungeon-crawling mechanic.

  27. #27 Darkest Dungeon®
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 158,223 reviews2016
    Dev: Red Hook Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 48.2%, Dark Fantasy 24.9%, Roguelite 8.2%, Dark 7.8%, Atmospheric 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Though a turn-based roguelite, it is the quintessential Lovecraftian experience regarding stress, madness, and dark atmosphere.

  28. #28 Rain World
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 50,449 reviews2017
    Dev: VideocultPub: Akupara Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Souls-like 24.7%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Physics 12.3%, 2D 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers a uniquely unsettling, procedural, and atmospheric survival experience that resonates with the weirdness of Source of Madness.

  29. #29 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 40,867 reviews2019
    Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 76.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Action 7.1%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic-style metroidvania that features deep magic systems and gothic, dark-fantasy exploration.

  30. #30 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
    76% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,328 reviews2025
    Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
    Windows
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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: Souls-like 23.2%, Metroidvania 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Action RPG 12.8%, Dark 10.3%

  31. #31 Katanaut
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
    Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
    Windows

    Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.

    Why similar: Roguevania 25.8%, Metroidvania 16%, Souls-like 15.4%, Roguelite 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

  32. #32 Aeterna Noctis
    78% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,963 reviews2021
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Souls-like 35.4%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.8%, 2D 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A massive, challenging metroidvania that focuses on precise platforming and difficult combat encounters.

  33. #33 Tyrant's Realm
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 1,015 reviews2025
    Dev: Team TyrantPub: Skystone Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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: Souls-like 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Procedural Generation 11%

  34. #34 The Last Case of Benedict Fox Definitive Edition
    77% matchMostly Positive74% of 904 reviews2023
    Dev: Plot Twist
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.4%, Metroidvania 20.8%, Souls-like 14.2%, Roguelite 7.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%

  35. #35 Gloom
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 602 reviews2017
    Dev: Hunchback Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Afflicted by severe amnesia, you drift deep into the Common Dream. You scour for the lost pages of the Necronomicon, while clinging on to any little purpose you have left. Faced with mad dreamers, horrible abominations and eldritch deities, you feel drawn to the dark Abyss deep within.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 38.7%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Souls-like 14.2%, Roguelite 11.6%, Procedural Generation 6%

  36. #36 Nightmare: The Lunatic
    74% matchVery Positive89% of 264 reviews2024
    Dev: Maetdol Games
    Windows

    Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.

    Why similar: Roguevania 24.7%, Souls-like 18.5%, Metroidvania 17.6%, Roguelite 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11.8%

  37. #37 Moonlight Traveler
    74% matchMixed55% of 55 reviews2025
    Dev: Blueprint Core
    Windows

    This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.

    Why similar: Roguevania 23.7%, Metroidvania 15.7%, Souls-like 15.3%, Roguelite 9%, Action RPG 8.1%

  38. #38 The Consuming Shadow
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 419 reviews2015
    Dev: Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    The Consuming Shadow is a procedural survival horror adventure in which you must explore the land, fight your way through randomly-generated dungeons and try to stay sane in your quest to save the world from the invading Ancients.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 61.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Procedural Generation 9.5%, Dark 6.4%, Atmospheric 5%

  39. #39 Netherworld Covenant
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 657 reviews2025
    Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

    Why similar: Roguelite 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Action RPG 16.4%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Combat 8.5%

  40. #40 An Amazing Wizard
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 145 reviews2025
    Dev: Tiny Goblins
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!

    Why similar: Roguevania 24.9%, Metroidvania 15.3%, Roguelite 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Action Roguelike 8.3%

  41. #41 Arboria
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 767 reviews2021
    Dev: DreamplantPub: All in! Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.

    Why similar: Roguelite 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Action RPG 14.3%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Procedural Generation 10.4%

  42. #42 Shadow of the Depth
    71% matchMostly Positive70% of 474 reviews2025
    Dev: ChillyRoom
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!

    Why similar: Souls-like 26.1%, Roguelite 21.3%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Action RPG 15.9%, Atmospheric 6.9%

  43. #43 Mortal Sin
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 5,715 reviews2025
    Dev: Nikola Todorovic
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Roguelite 22.5%, Dark Fantasy 22.4%, Procedural Generation 17.1%, Action 5.9%

  44. #44 OmniFootman
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2019
    Dev: WT Studio
    Windows

    OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.

    Why similar: Souls-like 22.9%, Roguelite 22.7%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Action RPG 9.1%

  45. #45 Noita
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 85,805 reviews2020
    Dev: Nolla Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    Why similar: Physics 26.6%, Roguelite 25.5%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, 2D 8.1%

  46. #46 Cards of Cthulhu
    73% matchMostly Positive73% of 340 reviews2016
    Dev: Awoker Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    CARDS OF CTHULHU is the Roguelike Card RPG full of madness. Experience the unique combination of strategic deck-building with fast-paced combat and face-off parody monsters from horror B movies.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.4%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Procedural Generation 10.1%

  47. #47 A Violent Revelry
    72% matchMixed66% of 82 reviews2022
    Dev: Julian Edison
    Windows

    Explore a procedurally generated world while bolstering your power in increasingly absurd ways. Mechanics-heavy and brimming with deliberate, messy bladeplay. Join the revelry!

    Why similar: Action RPG 16.4%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 16.2%, Procedural Generation 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%

  48. #48 Eldritch Survivors
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2025
    Dev: Ghost Button
    Windows

    Uncover the secrets behind the protagonists' fate, trapped in an endless cycle of death. Eldritch Survivor is a survival-like game that maximizes both the narrative and the excitement of each dungeon encounter. Immerse yourself in a 99% pure Lovecraftian world and confront the terror of the unknown.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Lovecraftian 20.7%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Dark 12.8%, Roguelite 11.9%

  49. #49 Kromlech
    69% matchMixed69% of 126 reviews2026
    Dev: Perun Creative
    Windows

    Kromlech is an action-adventure RPG with rogue-lite elements, set in a dark fantasy world of swords and sorcery. Play as an adventurer whose quest for glory and gold takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself at the center of a world-ending calamity.

    Why similar: Souls-like 21.1%, Metroidvania 20.9%, Roguelite 12.6%, Action RPG 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%

  50. #50 Eldritch
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 2,216 reviews2013
    Dev: Minor Key Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Eldritch is the original imsim roguelike: a first-person action game inspired by roguelikes, immersive sims, and H. P. Lovecraft.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 53.4%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 14%, Procedural Generation 7.5%, Action 3.6%

  51. #51 Halls of Torment
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
    Dev: Chasing Carrots
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Roguelite 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Action RPG 15.3%, Dark 10%

  52. #52 7th Domain:Tree of Chaos
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 431 reviews2024
    Dev: Lightimpact
    Windows

    "7th Domain" is a horizontal version action game derived from Roguelike Metroidvania combined with treasure grinding gameplay. You will play a child of destiny who repairs the world and finds the truth of the broken world. You will grow in battle and challenge the unknown and hidden forces.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Dark Fantasy 22.9%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Magic 13%, Combat 6.5%

  53. #53 Eldest Souls
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,167 reviews2021
    Dev: Fallen Flag StudioPub: United Label
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.

    Why similar: Souls-like 34.4%, Dark Fantasy 21.1%, Action RPG 17.7%, Lovecraftian 14.3%, Fantasy 3.6%

  54. #54 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
    70% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
    Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%

    Nongunz is a roguelite action-platformer. Battle grotesque creatures, kill quickly to maintain your combo meter, and rescue worshipers to become part of your idle army to buy upgrades.

    Why similar: Roguevania 37.9%, Metroidvania 20.2%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Dark 6%

  55. #55 Eldritchvania
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 133 reviews2024
    Dev: DeathCount Games
    Windows

    Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Lovecraftian 29.7%, Mystery 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, 2D 5.4%

  56. #56 Darxanadon
    69% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
    Dev: Scumhead
    Windows

    Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 28.3%, Action RPG 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

  57. #57 Into the Necrovale
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 588 reviews2024
    Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.7%, Action RPG 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Roguelite 17.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

  58. #58 Nevermore: The Chamber Door
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 59 reviews2022
    Dev: Burning Bright
    Windows

    NEVERMORE: The Chamber Door is an indie game developed by just one person, with fluid combat in the style of hack n 'slash and lore inspired by the work of Edgar Allan Poe.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.6%, Souls-like 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Action RPG 10.8%, Magic 8.7%

  59. #59 Soulblight
    72% matchMostly Negative37% of 192 reviews2018
    Dev: My Next GamesPub: Movie Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Soulblight is a dark, unforgiving, top-down action roguelike luring you to cross the thin line between good and evil. Embrace your flaws to survive a journey through an unforgiving Sanctuary. Gluttony, Lust, Cannibalism - how far are you willing to go?

    Why similar: Roguelite 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Action RPG 10.2%

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