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Games Like The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include RPG, Open World, Singleplayer, Adventure.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 86% — of 835 reviews
Released: 2024-10-27
Developer: Olipa Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 2.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 21.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 65%

Overview

The Black Grimoire: Cursebreaker captures the essence of old-school, skill-based RPGs like RuneScape, blending open-world exploration with deep crafting and character progression. These recommendations focus on titles that prioritize player agency, retro-inspired mechanics, and immersive fantasy worlds where exploration and skill development are central to the experience.

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    Gedonia is a classic open world rpg, featuring a complete freedom of building your character, exploring a huge world and completing quests.

    Why similar: Open World 17.9%, Crafting 17.3%, RPG 14%, Magic 11.9%, Character Customization 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the open-world, skill-based progression and freedom found in the seed game.

  2. #2 Exiled Kingdoms
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 1,099 reviews2018
    Dev: 4 Dimension Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!

    Why similar: RPG 35%, Open World 24.2%, Adventure 22.4%, Fantasy 8%, Action 4.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This title offers a classic, isometric RPG experience that mirrors the old-school feel of the seed game.

  3. #3 Erenshor
    95% matchVery Positive94% of 1,902 reviews2025
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    Why similar: Lore-Rich 15.2%, RPG 14.8%, Adventure 12%, Magic 10.9%, Open World 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It simulates a classic singleplayer RPG experience with reactive NPCs and a focus on open-world discovery.

  4. #4 Balrum
    96% matchMostly Positive80% of 781 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Balrum is an old-school, turn-based, open world RPG with deep tactical combat. Explore a huge living fantasy world with dozens of side quests next to an epic main quest. Grow your own crops, build your home, and craft your own custom items.

    Why similar: Crafting 28.2%, Open World 19.9%, RPG 16.5%, Adventure 13.5%, Fantasy 9.8%

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    Windows
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    Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Warner Bros. Games
    Windows
    Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 43.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.

    Why similar: Magic 19.2%, Open World 19.1%, RPG 12.2%, Character Customization 11.3%, Adventure 10.9%

  51. #51 古咒迷途 (lost curse)
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 74 reviews2025
    Dev: 拙画翁
    Windows

    In a forgotten ancient world, this JRPG blends turn-based combat with novel-like storytelling, delivering thrilling adventures through mysteries and challenges. 

    Why similar: RPG 33%, Adventure 23.5%, Magic 21.4%, Fantasy 12.8%, 3D 8.3%

  52. #52 The Altered Lands
    71% matchMixed63% of 52 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: Open World 22.4%, RPG 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Magic 13.5%, Third Person 12.7%

  53. #53 Bleak Faith: Forsaken
    68% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,826 reviews2023
    Dev: Archangel Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.

    Why similar: Open World 21.7%, RPG 20.4%, Adventure 17.5%, Third Person 10.4%, Exploration 8.8%

  54. #54 Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
    67% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,542 reviews2024
    Dev: Gamera Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!

    Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.7%, Open World 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, RPG 14.4%, Magic 12.6%

  55. #55 Aron's Adventure
    69% 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 25.6%, Adventure 20.9%, Open World 17.2%, Crafting 15.9%, Fantasy 7.7%

  56. #56 GRAVEN
    69% matchMixed54% of 1,475 reviews2024
    Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.6%, RPG 25.1%, Adventure 18.9%, Exploration 13.5%, 3D 6.6%

  57. #57 Grim Quest - Old School RPG
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 150 reviews2022
    Dev: Monomyth
    Windows

    A dark fantasy RPG blending dungeon crawling, turn-based combat and roguelike mechanics with hand-drawn art and written storytelling. Part solo tabletop campaign, part choose-your-own-adventure, it offers an immersive experience designed for both quick ventures and night-long sessions.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 50.9%, RPG 49.1%

  58. #58 Moonring
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,373 reviews2023
    Dev: Fluttermind, LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

    Why similar: RPG 35.7%, Dark Fantasy 32.5%, Open World 29.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

  59. #59 Dawn of the Ashen Queen
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 59 reviews2024
    Dev: Shattered Moon Games
    Windows

    Dawn of the Ashen Queen is a classic grid-based dungeon crawler. Set out with your party to reveal the legacy of a millennia old curse in a narrative-rich experience. Explore the colorful world of Eshavon, unearth its many secrets and fight dangerous foes sent out to stop you in your mission.

    Why similar: RPG 21.4%, Character Customization 19.2%, Magic 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Exploration 11.8%

  60. #60 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 43%, RPG 28.7%, Open World 12.4%, PvE 5.8%, 3D 4.1%

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