
Tale of Darkness is a brutal, action roguelite. Play as the Betrayed King, ascend from the grave, fight your way through hordes of twisted enemies, defeat your betrayers and free the realm of the Oblivion. Then die and do it all over again.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Souls-like, Action, Action RPG, Singleplayer.

Tale of Darkness is a brutal, action roguelite. Play as the Betrayed King, ascend from the grave, fight your way through hordes of twisted enemies, defeat your betrayers and free the realm of the Oblivion. Then die and do it all over again.

Hunt the Night
Hunt the Night is a dark fantasy action-RPG where you play as Vesper, a Stalker fighting to reclaim a world annihilated by horrors. Slash through dungeons, endure brutal bosses, and wield forbidden powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.

REVENGE CRYSTAL
Possessed by a living crystal, fight for revenge in a top-down Soulslike action RPG. Master precise combat and elemental magic, explore a shattered world, solve deadly puzzles, and defeat brutal bosses to expose the Crystallen’s sins.
Hunt the Night is a dark fantasy action-RPG where you play as Vesper, a Stalker fighting to reclaim a world annihilated by horrors. Slash through dungeons, endure brutal bosses, and wield forbidden powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Gothic 24.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Action RPG 9.5%
Possessed by a living crystal, fight for revenge in a top-down Soulslike action RPG. Master precise combat and elemental magic, explore a shattered world, solve deadly puzzles, and defeat brutal bosses to expose the Crystallen’s sins.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Metroidvania 14.8%, Action RPG 9.6%, Hack and Slash 9.2%
This game is an action RPG set in the Joseon Dynasty. Players assume the role of Jeon Woo-chi, defeating various enemies as they advance. Experience the thrill of action using Jeon Woo-chi's dazzling martial arts, and dive into the painting to experience interdimensional battles!
Why similar: Souls-like 38.4%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Combat 7.8%, PvE 7.6%, Action RPG 5.7%
As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.
Why similar: Souls-like 27%, Gothic 23% ★, Metroidvania 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Action RPG 7%
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: Souls-like 23.5%, Gothic 18.8% ★, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Action RPG 7.1%
Rogue Blight is a souls-like, rogue-lite, combat focused RPG. Fight your way through ever-changing maps. Customize your playstyle based on what you find. Meet other struggling heroes. Death will be punishing, but you will get stronger with every journey. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Souls-like 27.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Hack and Slash 14%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Perma Death 10.1%
Dance on the Edge of Death. A single counter turns the battlefield into your stage. High-Mobility Counter × Build-Oriented 3D Soulslike Action :Leave even your regrets behind.:
Why similar: Souls-like 31.2%, Gothic 25.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Action RPG 9.1%, Action 4.9%
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Gothic 15.8% ★, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action RPG 7%
Fight through a hostile, dreamlike world as Sen, a wielder of crystalline weaponry. Slay monsters by pulling off powerful combos, swapping weapons on the fly, and using special weapon abilities. Can Sen survive in this strange world, or will he fall into the void?
Why similar: Souls-like 28%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Metroidvania 16.1%, Action RPG 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%
The Golden Eyed Ghosts is a dark fantasy soulslike heavily influenced by the legacy of Zelda adventures, set in the crumbling kingdom of Andromeda. As exiled warrior Orion, search for a way to restore his memories and unravel a terrifying conspiracy.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.1%, Gothic 20.3% ★, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Metroidvania 11.6%
A 3rd-person action-adventure inspired by cult classics. Explore a unique, solo-developed world and vanquish foes in intense battles. Level up your hero and reveal the secrets of a civilization that crumbled into dust five centuries ago.
Why similar: Gothic 29.4% ★, Souls-like 26.1%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Action RPG 5.8%, Combat 5.7%
Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.
Why similar: Gothic 20.8% ★, Souls-like 20.1%, Hack and Slash 13%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Perma Death 8.9%
Soul Catcher: The Moon Coliseum is a fast-paced Rogue-Like First Person Arena fighter. Battle through hordes of enemies. In this cruel coliseum, it's a free-for-all. You choose where to fight and who to fight at the right moment, with the aid of Magic Crystals that give single use weapons and tools.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.1%, Gothic 23% ★, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Roguelite 8.6%
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 47.1%, Metroidvania 16%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%, Action RPG 4.1%
Crimson Covenant is a dark action RPG set in a world shattered by the V24 anomaly. Control Crimvael and fight with a rapier, scissors, bow, and forbidden magic. Shape your tactics through branching combos, attack rhythm, and stamina management as you uncover the truth behind a collapsing world.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.2%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Gothic 17.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Action RPG 9.2%
A brutal gothic hack-and-slash where steel and savagery collide. As Prince Akran, wield the sentient blade Bathoryn, embrace your werewolf fury, and battle through a dying world against the forces of Vroll. The quest begins now.
Why similar: Gothic 23.1% ★, Souls-like 20.6%, Hack and Slash 14%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Action RPG 6.5%
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: Souls-like 24.3%, Gothic 21.2% ★, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Action RPG 7.9%
The player, as God's agent, takes the power of God and embarks on a journey to reclaim his power against beings who run wild at will.
Why similar: Souls-like 38.2%, Dark Fantasy 21.8%, Action RPG 14%, Action 11.8%, Combat 7.6%
A brutal top-down action game set in a gloomy Medieval Greenland.
Why similar: Souls-like 33%, Hack and Slash 24%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Action RPG 9.6%, PvE 7%
Dash, zip and slice through enemies with style in Ex Angelus, a fast-paced action adventure set in a neo apocalyptic world where fantasy and sci-fi collide.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Metroidvania 17.6%, Action RPG 9.3%, Combat 5.1%
Rise Achlys is a brutal gothic soulsvania and rogue-lite inspired by Castlevania. The story-driven game features a vampire protagonist and iconic characters like Dracula and Frankenstein, with time travel and fantasy themes.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.9%, Gothic 16.9% ★, Metroidvania 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Roguelite 8.4%
Traverse an old, abandoned cathedral filled with grotesque monsters and bloodthirsty vampires. Overcome relentless enemies and heart-pounding boss fights with your choice of weapons, spells and accessories in this macabre 2D Action-RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Gothic 19.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Metroidvania 12.9%
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: Souls-like 27.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Metroidvania 14.7%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Action RPG 7.1%
The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Metroidvania 13.8%, Action RPG 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Why similar: Souls-like 27.9%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Roguelite 9.1%, Action RPG 5.6%
Navigate intricate mazes, ancient dungeons, and high-security vaults filled with traps, guards, and advanced security systems. Use your cunning, agility, and a variety of gadgets to outsmart enemies and solve complex puzzles. Wishlist Stealth Raider now and stay tuned for updates!
Why similar: Souls-like 25.5%, Gothic 18.4% ★, Metroidvania 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Roguelite 8.5%
Chrono Sword is a somber souls-like action RPG uniquely crafted around time travel. Stepping beyond the limits of pixel graphics, players travel between the past and future to uncover the complicated truths of the destruction of this world, all set within this beautiful, intricately-crafted realm.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.5%, Gothic 26.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 21%, Fantasy 6.5%, Action 5.7%
Once you enter the Death Realm, you are bound to abandon hope. Do you think you can take on the most powerful?
Why similar: Gothic 26.9% ★, Souls-like 26.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Action RPG 8.1%
Avatar of the Blood Moon is a third person Hack n' Slash with dark fantasy themes. You play as Joone a blood thirsty dark elf. Slay your way through nine levels with a variety of enemies and abilities.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Souls-like 23.8%, Gothic 14.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Fantasy 7.9%
A challenging dark fantasy hack & slash where players must defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of the undead, battling through enchanted forests and descending into the underworld.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26%, Dark Fantasy 25.8%, Souls-like 16.7%, Action 10.6%, PvE 7.4%
Catastrophe is survival horror dungeon crawler. Try not to get lost in the labyrinth as you choose to slay the dungeon's inhabitants or sneak past as many as you can.
Why similar: Souls-like 26%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Metroidvania 13.3%, Action RPG 9%
Cyan Breach is a Metriodivania game set in a biohazard background. The combat style integrates traditional 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. Explore the game world, gain new skills and weapons, increase character's power, and finally reveal the conspiracy that caused the apocalypse.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Metroidvania 20.8%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action RPG 13.3%, Combat 10.2%
In this Dark Fantasy Action-RPG you are part of a plague doctor guild where every encounter with your patients is a boss fight.
Why similar: Souls-like 41%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Action RPG 11.2%, PvE 8.1%, Action 6.4%
The Song of Awakening is a 2D action-platformer where you play as a bard with the power to create magic through music. Explore a world once ruled by the Lyramancers, wielders of music-magic, who were extinguished by a mad king. Defeat the malevolent god of silence and restore harmony to the world.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Metroidvania 17%, Action RPG 12.7%, Combat 9.8%
Being & Becoming is an atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dying kingdom held together only by the collective dream of thousands of would-be martyrs. Fate itself is against you as The Word’s prophecy unfolds. Rewrite your place within The Word or become a scripted part of this horrible revelation.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.4%, Metroidvania 18.8%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Action RPG 8.4%
Souls-like, in which there are only bosses and no ordinary opponents. You have to fight with several dangerous creatures of Slavic mythology. Each opponent has unique abilities and a killing strategy. In between fights, you will find an exciting plot.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Action RPG 8.6%, Action 6.2%
Miracle Corp. is a metagame and a Metroidvania game. In the story, you will play a mysterious retro game developed by Miracle Corp., guided by an AI tour guide. Uncover the hidden truths behind the game.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Metroidvania 19.2%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action RPG 9.8%, Action 5.9%
Hellfight is a combat focused platformer that combine the experience of roguelike and soul-like mechanics.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Roguelite 10.4%, Action 5.5%
Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 48.6%, Dark Fantasy 25.9%, Combat 8.9%, Action 7.4%, Action RPG 7.3%
This is the story of two girls, Saki and Kaede, who have been transferred to the magic world of "Ecstasia". In order to return home, the girls engage in mortal combat against "magic weapons". Make use of a wide variety of magic and the cooperation between the two girls to defeat powerful enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Metroidvania 16.5%, Action RPG 7.2%, Magic 6.6%
A roguelike game with Souls-style combat. Fight with a customised character through quests in a random order with randomised loot. Your character's build will be influenced by what you can find or buy. Every run feels a little different.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.1%, Hack and Slash 21%, Dark Fantasy 20.6%, Combat 6.2%, Action 5.9%
Dash, dive and defy the Vortex. A lightning-fast, 1-3 player co-op roguelite from the crafters of Dead Cells, where every run is a leap into chaos. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with anything that gets in the way of a perfect run.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Metroidvania 12.3%, Procedural Generation 11.4%
On the moon world Mordain, a suffocating veil of Eternal Darkness emerges. In a cryptic vision, the formidable warrior, Leia Blackthorne, crosses paths with a mysterious being - 'The Watcher' - who impels her towards the town of Grimstead. A foreboding darkness awaits her, veiling untold secrets.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.7%, Dark Fantasy 27.1%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action RPG 9.4%, Action 6.1%
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 33.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Hack and Slash 12%, Action RPG 11.9%, Combat 8.9%
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 24.7%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Roguelite 12.9%, Perma Death 9.5%
Experience fast-paced roguelite gameplay. Explore ever-changing locations and fight vicious enemies in souls-inspired 2d combat. Every run you will find variety of items and spells to compliment your playstyle, as well as resources to upgrade your town for future runs.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.2%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelite 8.5%
Spellz is a top-down roguelike where you fight your way through a variety of hostile worlds. Parry, dodge, slice, ignite, electrocute... sharpen your reflexes and tactical sense to defeat the squads attacking you - or die.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Roguelite 10.3%, Magic 5.7%
UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.3%, Metroidvania 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Action 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 5%
The Last Omen Knight is a 2d Side-Scroller where Health, Mana, and Currency are a shared resource in the form of souls. Slay the undead and collect their souls, using them on spells, defences, and upgrades in this hack-&-slash pixel art adventure!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.2%, Gothic 21% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Action 11.5%, Roguelite 11.4%
Hotline Miami x Dark Souls. Greatswords, demons, miniguns; up to 4 players. You are not prepared.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.1%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Perma Death 12.4%
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.6%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Metroidvania 14.9%, Action RPG 9%
Venture into darkness in Knight of Nevermore, a 2D action roguelike where every strike counts. Master tough-but-fair soulslike combat, explore sprawling ever-shifting dungeons, and assemble powerful builds from a host of weapons, spells and items. Fight, die, improve, try again, prevail.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Perma Death 11.5%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%
Wield your sword in the right direction to defeat challenging horrors. Try to make sense of your steps through an impossible tower that changes with your decisions while trying to survive. Prove your Faith.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.9%, Gothic 16.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Action RPG 10.3%
YOUR CHOICES RESHAPE A LIVING CITY. Explore a sprawling metropolis, wield mysterious powers, and uncover the secrets of the Eternal Lighthouse. Your decisions will make a world of difference.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.1%, Metroidvania 18.1%, Action RPG 12%, Action 10.5%, Hack and Slash 9.2%
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: Souls-like 32.2%, Dark Fantasy 19.8%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Combat 9.3%, Action RPG 8.6%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Procedural Generation 16%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Perma Death 9.8%
“VANRAN” is a dark fantasy action RPG where a fallen slave wields a sealed blade to spark rebellion. Stylish soulslike combat, auto-growth, random dungeons, and titanic battles shape a journey with multiple endings of vengeance or salvation.
Why similar: Souls-like 44.2%, Dark Fantasy 26.8%, Action RPG 10.4%, Action 6.4%, PvE 6.1%
Ashen Knights: One Passage invites you to explore the beginning of Ashen Knights story. Two heroes, two different genres: souls-like & hack’n’slash. They switch places and trigger a wild emotional storm making sure you never get bored of playing.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.7%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Action RPG 9.6%, Combat 7.1%