- #1 Bannerman
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 152 reviews2017
Dev: Armitage Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bannerman is a gritty and atmospheric medieval action/adventure with a bleak narrative and focus on historically accurate, challenging skill-based swordfighting!
Why similar: Gore 26.4%, Violent 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Medieval 8.5%, Difficult 7.5%
- #2 Liberty Prime
96% matchMostly Negative29% of 95 reviews2019
Dev: Prime Studios
Windows
Welcome to an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, glory is valued above gold and freedom is hard earned. In the age of Great Drotus Empire, a lone mercenary accepts a contract to liberate 13 nations of The Empire in order to regain his lost "Glory".
Why similar: RPG 14.5%, Hack and Slash 13%, Gore 12%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8.2%
- #3 The Other Half
96% matchVery Positive84% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: Studio Egg Roll
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark fantasy action adventure where you unbury a tale of intimacy and violence in order to cleanse a demonic infestation from a once-beautiful land.
Why similar: Gore 23.6%, Violent 22.3%, RPG 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
- #4 Swordbreaker The Game
95% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2015
Dev: DuCats Games Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Swordbreaker game is interactive fiction with lots of illustrations where you and you alone get to choose the storyline and the ending!
Why similar: Gore 35.6%, Violent 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Medieval 9.9%, Adventure 9.5%
- #5 Blade of Darkness
94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,502 reviews2021
Dev: Rebel Act StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.
Why similar: Violent 21.8%, Gore 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Difficult 11%, RPG 8.5%
- #6 The SoulKeeper VR
94% matchMixed57% of 80 reviews2017
Dev: HELM Systems
Windows
Immerse yourself in the dark world of The SoulKeeper® universe and unravel the plots of different playable characters as you slash and cast through daunting challenges and towering enemies in an epic VR adventure. Requires VR Headset (HTC VIVE or Oculus Rift)
Why similar: Gore 29.9%, Violent 27%, RPG 18.3%, Action 9.8%, Indie 7.2%
- #7 Firelight Fantasy: Vengeance
93% matchMixed68% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: Quacky GamesPub: Whale Rock Games
Windows
Firelight Fantasy: Vengeance - a game about spectacular sword battles from the third person.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 23.8% ★, RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Medieval 9.4%, Third Person 8.8%
- #8 Bleak Sword DX
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 659 reviews2023
Dev: more8bitPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.5%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Medieval 14%, Fantasy 11.8%, Action 9.6%
- #9 Viking Vengeance
91% matchMixed57% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Lowpoly Interactive
Windows
Viking Vengeance is a God-Worshiping Rogue-lite Dungeon Crawler ARPG set in a historical fiction world. You play as a Templar with pagan origins who rediscovers his roots and learns to wield the powers of the Norse Gods in his quest to change the destiny of his people and stop Ragnarok.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.6%, RPG 13.8%, Gore 12.4%, Violent 12%, Medieval 10%
- #10 Hack and Slash Fury
90% matchVery Positive80% of 231 reviews2025
Dev: juan_poder_azure
Windows
Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 25.2% ★, Violent 20.3%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Medieval 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
- #11 Age of Barbarian Extended Cut
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 900 reviews2016
Dev: Crian Soft
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Age of Barbarian Ex is an action hack 'n 'slash game inspired to 80s, fantasy and sword-and-sorcery genre. Muscular barbarians, scantily clad girls, hordes of bloodthirsty monsters, a lot of gore, a pretty epic story and an addictive soundtrack! What's best in life?
Why similar: Gore 29.5%, Nudity 27.7%, Hack and Slash 7.9%, RPG 6.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%
- #12 Reaper - Tale of a Pale Swordsman
89% matchMixed67% of 457 reviews2014
Dev: Hexage
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Enter the world ripe with magic and monsters. Become the Black Swordsman and slay thousands of enemies in an epic action RPG!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, RPG 15.7%, Difficult 10.3%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #13 The Swordbearer - Season 1
87% matchVery Positive91% of 202 reviews2022
Dev: CaramelCowboy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take on the role of a young adventurer who recently inherited a sword. Your journey starts after you apply to the Knights Guild at the capital. Meet loveable characters as you explore this world that awaits you. Face the darkness that surfaces and uncover the evil plot as your story progresses.
Why similar: Nudity 49.9%, Medieval 16.9%, Adventure 7.7%, Fantasy 6.1%, Gore 4.6%
- #14 Hippocampus
89% matchMixed56% of 72 reviews2020
Dev: Bad Vices Games
Windows
Challenging gothic Hack & Slash with gore action and platform phases.
Why similar: Gore 17.5%, Spectacle fighter 17.5% ★, Violent 16.3%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Difficult 6.8%
- #15 A Bastard's Tale
88% matchVery Positive81% of 387 reviews2015
Dev: No Pest Productions
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A game about parrying, attacking, and overcoming difficult foes
Why similar: Indie 29%, Difficult 25.4%, Adventure 12.6%, Action 12.3%, Hack and Slash 10.6%
- #16 Cubes and Knights
86% matchVery Positive93% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: Sergey Bobrov
Windows
You are strong and huge, you have a heavy sword in your hands, and somewhere deep an ancient evil is hidden. The King himself sent you on a difficult campaign: to find the immortal enemy of all people. Find ancient artifacts and work your way through the labyrinths with steel and magic.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27%, Medieval 20.1%, Difficult 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Fantasy 10.3%
- #17 Blade and Sorcery
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 61,213 reviews2024
Dev: WarpFrog
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blade & Sorcery is a built-for-VR medieval fantasy with full physics driven melee, ranged and magic combat. Become a powerful warrior, ranger or sorcerer and devastate your enemies.
Why similar: Gore 33.6%, Violent 25.9%, Medieval 11.9%, Action 7.5%, RPG 6.5%
- #18 Swords Fantasy: Battlefield
86% matchMixed67% of 241 reviews2023
Dev: Quacky GamesPub: Whale Rock Games
Windows
Swords Fantasy: Battlefield is a game from the 3rd person, including battles with swords.
Why similar: RPG 23%, Third Person 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Medieval 14.4%, Action 10.5%
- #19 Down to Hell
85% matchMixed54% of 68 reviews2019
Dev: Red Dev Studio S.A.Pub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows · Mac
Down to hell is a dynamic slasher in which lone swordsman must face the hordes of hellish demons. Moreover Down to Hell will give you truly Heavy F’N Metal experience.
Why similar: Violent 25.1%, Gore 22.8%, Nudity 16.1%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Action 7.3%
- #20 ELDERBORN
83% matchVery Positive86% of 2,986 reviews2020
Dev: Hyperstrange
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Hack and Slash 24.9%, Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Difficult 18.9%, Fantasy 11.4%, Exploration 9.2%
- #21 Chamber of Darkness
84% matchMixed46% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: The Crow StudiosPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Play as a fearsome knight on a journey filled with challenges. Use a variety of abilities and powerups to take down enemies in an abandoned, torn by war castle.
Why similar: Violent 22.4%, Adventure 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.7%, Indie 13.5%, Medieval 12.3%
- #22 The Fallen
82% matchMixed59% of 85 reviews2020
Dev: 6 Pillars Studio
Windows
A third person fantasy melee combat game. Play as a knight who awakens in The Land of the Fallen
Why similar: Gore 22.2%, Violent 20%, Action 15.2%, Adventure 14.2%, Indie 10.8%
- #23 Ortharion : The Last Battle
79% matchMixed66% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Ortharion project
Windows
Ortharion: The Last Battle is a hack'n slash RPG that immerses you in a medieval fantasy world full of secrets. Customize your hero by combining classes, equipment and spells to create unique synergies to face formidable bosses to prove your strength.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, RPG 17.8%, Medieval 12.6%, Action 9.9%, Exploration 9%
- #24 Dungeons & Darkness
82% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: Yamiuchi ProjectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!
Why similar: RPG 27.2%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action 15.5%, Indie 10.5%, Medieval 9.9%
- #25 Firelight Fantasy: Force Energy
81% matchMixed67% of 196 reviews2022
Dev: Quacky GamesPub: Whale Rock Games
Windows
Firelight Fantasy: Force Energy is a spectacular third-person sword fighting game based on Scandinavian mythology
Why similar: RPG 18%, Fantasy 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Medieval 11.2%, Third Person 10.9%
- #26 Dark Sword: The Light of Ainn
78% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: MrDoth
Windows
Dark Sword is a frenetic action game that mixes bullet-hell and hack-n-slash in the midst of a devastating and dark open world with a tragic backstory, where the player must immerse himself in order to defeat the powerful guardians that guard it.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.5%, RPG 19.4%, Open World 13%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Medieval 11.6%
- #27 Swordsman VR
80% matchMixed69% of 699 reviews2020
Dev: Sinn Studio Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Swordsman is a realistic sword-fighting game. Customize your warrior, battle different factions in epic arenas, and defeat powerful enemies to unlock their special boss weapons on your journey to save the world from evil.
Why similar: Violent 27.1%, Gore 26.9%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, RPG 12.1%, Medieval 9.5%
- #28 Your Sword Is So Big
81% matchMostly Negative35% of 101 reviews2021
Dev: Boom Games
Windows
Your Sword Is So Big is an emotional fantasy game. The detailed appearance of the character, a deep combat system and sensual animations will not let you get bored, and the beauty of the local castles and landscapes takes your breath away!
Why similar: Nudity 24%, Spectacle fighter 20.9% ★, Hack and Slash 12.7%, RPG 12%, Medieval 11.9%
- #29 Dark Fantasy Warriors
79% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: WarriorsStudio
Windows
Dark Fantasy Warrior is a third-person action role-playing game in Dark Souls style. Extremely dark, deep and DIFFICULT! All of that in this super action game and prepare to die. Are you ready to fight Darkness?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22%, RPG 18.4%, Action 11.8%, Third Person 11.4%, Medieval 11.3%
- #30 Kingdom Come: Deliverance
75% matchVery Positive84% of 181,135 reviews2018
Dev: Warhorse Studios
Windows
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 47.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!
Why similar: Medieval 25.1%, RPG 19.3%, Nudity 16.7%, Open World 16.5%, Adventure 6.2%
- #31 Infernax
75% matchVery Positive93% of 2,184 reviews2022
Dev: Berzerk StudioPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
Why similar: Violent 27%, Gore 14.9%, RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Action 8.6%
- #32 The Altered Lands
77% matchMixed62% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: VoidCompiler
Windows
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.
Why similar: Difficult 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, RPG 15.8%, Medieval 12.9%, Open World 12.6%
- #33 SpellMaster: The Saga
78% matchMixed41% of 469 reviews2022
Dev: Spellbook CreationsPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SpellMaster - The Saga is a story-driving action RPG inspired by the Gothic series. Gameplay takes place in an open, seamless world filled with secrets, mysteries, terrible monsters, and varied NPCs. Who to be and how to behave is yours to choose - this is your Saga
Why similar: Medieval 13.3%, Difficult 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, RPG 10.1%, Third Person 9.6%
- #34 The Unfallens: Awakening
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 180 reviews2023
Dev: Floatonic Studio
Windows
Returning from exile underground, a shattered world awaits you. The civilization of Unfallens lies in ruins. The ruthless guardian waits to attack. Journey through remains. Awaken your true power. Reclaim what was lost. Experience challenging action boss battles in this compact, high-quality game.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Difficult 17%, Third Person 12.5%, Medieval 11.4%
- #35 Slain: Back from Hell
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,392 reviews2016
Dev: Steel MantisPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
Why similar: Gore 35.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Difficult 11.9%, Action 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%
- #36 Blades of Fire
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 371 reviews2026
Dev: MercurySteamPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Gore 15%, Violent 13.5%, Action 13%, Hack and Slash 12.2%
- #37 Blasphemous
73% matchVery Positive90% of 63,499 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 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: Gore 28.5%, Violent 20%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Difficult 8.8%, Nudity 7.6%
- #38 Weird RPG 2
72% matchVery Positive93% of 801 reviews2026
Dev: yuzhen
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
An innovative third-person action RPG where you can choose traditional weapons to fight monsters fairly, or activate cheats like godly powers. The unique voice-controlled gear system lets you summon spells or enhance yourself. This is definitely an adventure you've never experienced before!
Why similar: RPG 24.7%, Gore 17.5%, Violent 16.5%, Action 13.1%, Hack and Slash 9.9%
- #39 Kingsgrave
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 615 reviews2024
Dev: Egg or Chicken GamesPub: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to Kingsgrave, a dark fantasy adventure RPG. Gain more power and obtain new combat skills as you explore the fractured land, slay foes created by plague, solve puzzles and rebuild villages. Reclaim your realm!
Why similar: RPG 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Medieval 14.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Action 10.9%
- #40 Giants Uprising
76% matchMixed59% of 251 reviews2021
Dev: VARSAV Game StudiosPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Giants Uprising is a medieval fantasy action adventure game full of Giants and unlimited destruction! Take on the role of a powerful Giant who finally breaks free from enslavement to seek revenge on the ruthless human race.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 27.6% ★, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Medieval 15.5%, Third Person 10.6%, RPG 10.5%
- #41 The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker
72% matchVery Positive85% of 868 reviews2024
Dev: Olipa Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A story driven solo RPG inspired by oldschool games like RuneScape and Ultima Online! Explore a sprawling medieval fantasy world full of npcs with dialogue, level skills, fight varied monsters and uncover the story of Rothar Aercrest – the cursed lord to the remote woodlands of Imberthale.
Why similar: Third Person 18.2%, Medieval 13.5%, RPG 13.4%, Adventure 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%
- #42 Enclave
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,614 reviews2013
Dev: StarbreezePub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Experience incredibly atmospheric and intense medieval combat action! Go ahead and enter a new world, the award-winning world of ENCLAVE!The people of Light and Darkness are divided by a bottomless rift that split the earth many millennia ago.
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Third Person 9.8%, Fantasy 8.7%, Action 8.6%
- #43 Stonemachia
70% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Crossfall Games
Windows
Fight, Zefiro! Arm yourself with the power of chess and explore Medhelan, a land haunted by the Plague of Angels, in a dark action-adventure with soulslike elements. Will you be able to return to Heaven?
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 31.6% ★, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Medieval 15.6%, Fantasy 7.5%, Atmospheric 7.5%
- #44 Reignbreaker
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 528 reviews2025
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Reignbreaker is a high-octane action rogue-like set in a dystopian medievalpunk world. Step into the boots of Clef, a fearless rebel ready to rid the world of the Kingdom’s oppression, take down the Elite and lay siege to the Queen’s grand Bastion. Grab your javelin and become The Reignbreaker!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.5%, RPG 23.2%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 9.6%
- #45 Of Ash and Steel
70% matchMixed65% of 6,426 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
Why similar: Medieval 19.5%, RPG 15%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Adventure 9%, Action 8.9%
- #46 Lonely Knight
73% matchMixed59% of 115 reviews2022
Dev: The NRPub: NR Studio
Windows
Lonely Knight is a story that immerses you in an epic adventure in the medieval era. Avenge your wife as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast-paced combat, castle sieges, and more.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Third Person 19.2%, Medieval 16.2%, Adventure 14.8%, Action 14.8%
- #47 The First Berserker: Khazan
66% matchVery Positive85% of 30,646 reviews2025
Dev: NeoplePub: NEXON
Windows
Median: 27.3 hrsMean: 35.4 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: Hack and Slash 19%, Gore 18.2%, Difficult 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, RPG 11%
- #48 Demon Sword: Incubus
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 185 reviews2022
Dev: BrianodePub: Eroge Japan
Windows
Use sword and spell combos to slash and blast through hordes of attacking enemies! Guard break a boss's defenses, find an opening, then obliterate them for good with a well-placed super deadly attack! Satisfying 3D side-scrolling action with game-play elements inspired by fighting games!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 39.6% ★, RPG 22.6%, Medieval 14.5%, Action 13.5%, Fantasy 9.8%
- #49 Hyper Light Drifter
69% matchVery Positive93% of 18,682 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Difficult 15.5%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Adventure 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.5%
- #50 Dangerous Lands - Magic and RPG
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 68 reviews2020
Dev: Sabrina Aridi
Windows
Watch out! You are in Dangerous Lands, where monsters and magic can be found everywhere. Fight with monsters through the entire land. Use your sword and combine with your magic to obliterate all enemies in your way.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, RPG 14.6%, Open World 13.9%, Third Person 13%, Medieval 12.7%
- #51 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,494 reviews2025
Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 19.3 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: Violent 22.1%, Gore 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Medieval 10.3%, Difficult 10%
- #52 VOIN
66% matchVery Positive93% of 3,092 reviews2024
Dev: Nikita SozidarPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Gore 19.2%, Hack and Slash 17%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, RPG 11.9%, Medieval 11.2%
- #53 Plagueworld
71% matchMixed58% of 66 reviews2019
Dev: Free Initiative Games
Windows
Adveture game based on medieval times, where you take the role of a hero that needs to fight and destroy the plague that invaded world.
Why similar: Violent 35.9%, Gore 27%, RPG 17.2%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 9.7%
- #54 Fresh Body
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,298 reviews2021
Dev: LOVIGAME
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Defeat your enemies , take their body parts to replace yours and become another strong boss yourself.
Why similar: Gore 24.2%, Nudity 14.8%, Violent 13.9%, RPG 10.4%, Action 7.2%
- #55 Sancticide
67% matchMixed63% of 131 reviews2026
Dev: Red Square GamesPub: Sylen Studio
Windows
Sancticide is an Indie melee-focused TPP action RPG game set in the world of the biblical Apocalypse. Become Ezechiel, sin collector in the service of Them at The Top, as he ventures through what is left of our world during the End Times.
Why similar: Violent 19.4%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Difficult 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, RPG 11.7%
- #56 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 79 reviews2019
Dev: Planet Tobor
Windows
A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.7%, RPG 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Medieval 10.4%
- #57 Hellsplit: Arena
67% matchVery Positive84% of 3,947 reviews2019
Dev: Deep Type Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
VR horror-slasher with physically correct combat system and dynamic battles across arenas in the dark fantasy world.
Why similar: Gore 33.8%, Violent 17.1%, RPG 11.3%, Medieval 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%
- #58 Dungeons of Blood and Dream
64% matchVery Positive94% of 1,145 reviews2024
Dev: Lori Vornoy
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Dark Fantasy 20.6%, RPG 20.3%, Medieval 19.8%, Fantasy 11.6%, Action 9.5%
- #59 BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk
67% matchVery Positive82% of 4,072 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Behold the fierce blend of "Warriors" and "Berserk"!
Why similar: Gore 22%, Violent 17.6%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Nudity 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%
- #60 Nasty Rogue
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 113 reviews2019
Dev: Voxelblade Studio
Windows
Mysterious Dungeon Exploration, Secret Items and Powerful Bosses, Fluid Movement Upgrades. Unique Enemies dropping Epic Loot. Level up your Stats, Enchant your weapons and Armor pieces.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.3%, RPG 17.7%, Open World 14.7%, Third Person 12.7%, Exploration 11.2%