- #1 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,854 reviews2015
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Embark on an adventure in a gothic-noir world, where mad science threatens the peace between monsters and mortals. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut is definitive edition of the trilogy with six playable classes and a new endgame mode with a huge variety of open missions!
Why similar: Vampires 27.2% ★, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Steampunk 9.3% ★, Loot 7.8%, RPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This definitive edition combines the entire trilogy into one cohesive experience, making it the best way to play the full story.
- #2 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
96% matchMixed69% of 2,623 reviews2014
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In the second part of the unfolding saga that could also be enjoyed independently, you can explore new corners of this unique world and experience the mix of old-school gothic and mad science, with more action, powerful foes and plenty of stunning places to visit.
Why similar: Vampires 23.7% ★, Hack and Slash 12.3%, RPG 10.9%, Steampunk 10.7% ★, Action RPG 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It refines the mechanics of the first game with deeper class customization and a more expansive campaign.
- #3 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
96% matchVery Positive83% of 10,204 reviews2013
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.
Why similar: Vampires 19% ★, Hack and Slash 16.1%, RPG 11%, Action RPG 10.1%, Steampunk 9.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: The original entry introduces the iconic banter between Van Helsing and Lady Katarina that defines the series' charm.
- #4 Grim Dawn
95% matchVery Positive94% of 105,530 reviews2016
Dev: Crate Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 65.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
Why similar: Action RPG 41.1%, Loot 12.8%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Isometric 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly dark, atmospheric world with deep character building and complex loot systems that appeal to hardcore ARPG fans.
- #5 Victor Vran ARPG
94% matchVery Positive86% of 6,438 reviews2015
Dev: Haemimont Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action RPG 18.1%, Loot 11.8%, Isometric 11.8%, RPG 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the gothic monster-hunting aesthetic and features highly fluid, skill-based combat.
- #6 Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 22,064 reviews2018
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 31.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enter the Chaos-infested Caligari Sector and purge the unclean with the most powerful agents of the Imperium of Man! W40k: Inquisitor – Martyr is a grim Action-RPG featuring multiple classes of the Inquisition who will carry out the Emperor’s will.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Loot 17.5%, Action RPG 15%, RPG 11.7%, Isometric 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the grim, industrial, and monster-slaying vibe of Van Helsing within a dark sci-fi setting.
- #7 Torchlight II
93% matchVery Positive93% of 45,293 reviews2012
Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.7%, Loot 17.5%, Action RPG 16.3%, RPG 13.5%, Co-op 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: While more colorful, it excels at the core loop of dungeon crawling, loot collection, and satisfying combat.
- #8 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
92% matchMixed56% of 67,885 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.5%, Loot 15.5%, Isometric 14.3%, Action RPG 12%, RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features high-fidelity visuals and a flexible classless system that allows for creative combat builds.
- #9 Last Epoch
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 118,078 reviews2024
Dev: Eleventh Hour Games
Windows
Median: 39.1 hrsMean: 88.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.
Why similar: Loot 23.2%, Action RPG 19.3%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Isometric 12.8%, RPG 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It strikes a perfect balance between accessibility and depth, featuring a robust crafting system and engaging time-travel narrative.
- #10 Path of Exile
91% matchVery Positive89% of 247,123 reviews2013
Dev: Grinding Gear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 205.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.3%, Loot 17.1%, Action RPG 14.4%, Isometric 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A massive, free-to-play ARPG that provides the most extensive skill and loot customization available in the genre.
- #11 Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
90% matchVery Positive90% of 37,501 reviews2016
Dev: Iron Lore EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
For its 10 year anniversary, Titan Quest will shine in new splendour. This Anniversary Edition combines both Titan Quest and Titan Quest Immortal Throne in one game, and has been given a massive overhaul for the ultimate ARPG experience.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, Loot 19%, RPG 15.7%, Action RPG 14.6%, Isometric 8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric ARPG that offers a massive world based on mythology, perfect for fans of traditional loot-driven gameplay.
- #12 Vikings - Wolves of Midgard
89% matchMixed59% of 4,478 reviews2017
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Vikings – Wolves of Midgard takes you to the Shores of Midgard, a world based upon the mythology and history of the Vikings, but with a fantasy twist. Battle the fearsome Jotan, hordes of terrifying undead monstrosities and the beasts of Ragnarok, as you strive to survive the growing cold of Fimbulwinter.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.2%, Loot 14%, Isometric 13.5%, RPG 12.5%, Action RPG 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends Norse mythology with classic hack-and-slash gameplay, focusing on environmental hazards and brutal combat.
- #13 Shadows: Awakening
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,466 reviews2018
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.
Why similar: RPG 20.8%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Isometric 16.4%, Loot 12.9%, Action RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: The unique mechanic of switching between a demon and human souls provides a fresh tactical twist on the standard isometric ARPG formula.
- #14 Darksiders Genesis
88% matchVery Positive82% of 13,401 reviews2019
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Co-op 16.3%, Isometric 14.2%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Loot 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It translates the Darksiders franchise into an isometric perspective, focusing on fast-paced combat and character-swapping mechanics.
- #15 Torchlight III
87% matchMixed47% of 11,428 reviews2020
Dev: Echtra Inc.Pub: XD
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Loot 20.8%, RPG 17.5%, Action RPG 13.3%, Isometric 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of fast, arcade-style dungeon crawling with a focus on base-building.
- #16 Deathtrap
86% matchVery Positive84% of 2,256 reviews2015
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Deathtrap is a Tower Defense game with strong action-RPG elements, a game of vicious tricks, killing machines, rotating blades and splattering blood.
Why similar: Steampunk 14.4% ★, Isometric 13.5%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, RPG 11.3%, Co-op 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as Van Helsing, this game blends tower defense with action-RPG character progression.
- #17 Chronicon
84% matchVery Positive94% of 9,628 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Why similar: Loot 30.8%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Action RPG 18%, RPG 12.6%, Fantasy 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A hidden gem that offers incredibly satisfying, fast-paced combat and deep loot systems in a retro-inspired package.
- #18 Warhammer: Chaosbane
85% matchMixed58% of 6,316 reviews2019
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In a world ravaged by war and dominated by magic, you must rise up to face the Chaos hordes. Playing solo or with up to four players in local or online co-op, choose a hero from four character classes and prepare for epic battles wielding some of the most powerful artefacts of the Old World.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.2%, Co-op Campaign 14.3% ★, Isometric 13.8%, RPG 11.2%, Action RPG 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, co-op focused hack-and-slash that excels at throwing hordes of enemies at the player.
- #19 The Ascent
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 24,287 reviews2021
Dev: Neon GiantPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?
Why similar: Co-op 22.6%, Isometric 22.2%, RPG 21.4%, Action RPG 15.6%, Action 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its cyberpunk world and isometric perspective offer a similar sense of scale and intensity to the weird science of Borgovia.
- #20 Dungeon Siege III
86% matchMixed58% of 2,944 reviews2011
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fight hordes of dangerous creatures in a mystical fantasy world.
Why similar: RPG 39.2%, Action RPG 15.3%, Co-op 13.7%, Action 11.1%, Loot 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a more streamlined, action-oriented approach to the series with a strong focus on co-op play.
- #21 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
83% matchVery Positive85% of 6,368 reviews2014
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...
Why similar: Vampires 72.9% ★, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Action 4.9%, Adventure 3.8%, Action RPG 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the gothic, vampire-hunting aesthetic perfectly, even if the gameplay leans more toward third-person action.
- #22 Dragonkin: The Banished
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,459 reviews2026
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The draconic threat is once again upon us. Legendary heroes rise up to face the legions from the depths. Tame your wyrmlings, create unique power builds with the Ancestral Grid, expand your city and destroy the Dragons!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Loot 18.4%, Action RPG 14.4%, Isometric 14.4%, RPG 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the genre that emphasizes loot collection and challenging boss encounters.
- #23 Blood Knights
82% matchMixed64% of 1,053 reviews2013
Dev: Deck 13Pub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Combine your vampiric skills with the sharp edge of your blade in this medieval vampire hack‘n‘slay. Battle through hordes of monsters to restore your honor after you, a legendary and feared vampire hunter, have been turned into a vampire yourself!
Why similar: Vampires 63% ★, Hack and Slash 14.3%, RPG 11.2%, Action 5.3%, Co-op 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A vampire-themed action game that features a similar dark fantasy tone and co-op combat mechanics.
- #24 Dungeon Siege
81% matchVery Positive82% of 4,173 reviews2011
Dev: Gas Powered GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Dungeon Siege® combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed.
Why similar: RPG 23.4%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action RPG 15.6%, Loot 10.9%, Isometric 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational isometric RPG that emphasizes party management and continuous, seamless exploration.
- #25 Lost Ark
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 203,201 reviews2022
Dev: Smilegate RPGPub: Amazon Game Studios
Windows
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 159.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.5%, Action RPG 20.3%, Isometric 13.9%, RPG 13.7%, Multiplayer 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a massive, high-budget isometric experience with some of the most polished combat mechanics in the genre.
- #26 Silverfall
82% matchMixed59% of 167 reviews2007
Dev: Monte CristoPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Silverfall, a once glorious city, lies in the fantastical Kingdom of Nelwë, where the forces of Technology and Nature are strongly opposed. Symptoms of this terrible conflict have begun to manifest physically as melded cyberbiologic organics and living steam-driven automatons.
Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Hack and Slash 35.5%, Action RPG 20.2%, Fantasy 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique art style and a setting that blends high fantasy with steampunk technology.
- #27 FATE
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,400 reviews2013
Dev: WildTangent
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Play (or Re-play) This Classic Dungeon Crawler!During the golden days of action RPGs, FATE was a powerhouse, winning runner-up for PC Magazine’s Role-Playing Game of the year. Popular enough to spawn 3 sequels, this was one of the premier dungeon crawlers of its time.
Why similar: Loot 18.4%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, RPG 16.7%, Isometric 15.3%, Action RPG 14.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, classic dungeon crawler that shares the accessible, loot-focused spirit of early ARPGs.
- #28 Viking Vengeance
79% 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 24%, RPG 16.4%, Isometric 14.7%, Action RPG 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven action RPG that focuses on divine intervention and brutal combat mechanics.
- #29 Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Prophecy
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,047 reviews2019
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Foul Tyranids rampaging on barren worlds; the mysterious Aeldari waging war on the Imperium; a prophecy that could change the fate of an entire Sector. Purge the unclean with the new Tech-Adept Inquisitor and carry out the Emperor’s will in the grim Action-RPG “WH40k: Inquisitor - Prophecy”.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Isometric 15.9%, Action RPG 13.2%, Loot 12.1%, RPG 11.3%
- #30 Iesabel
80% matchMostly Negative31% of 760 reviews2013
Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
In the times of darkness, only the mightiest of heroes can save the world. Stand out against the evil all by yourself in epic single player mode. Swarms of bloodthirsty monsters, loads of epic gear to collect, dozens of skills to obtain. Grab your sword and fling yourself into action now!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.9%, RPG 31.8%, Action RPG 14.4%, Action 12.2%, Indie 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, indie-developed ARPG that focuses on classic dungeon crawling and loot hunting.
- #31 Vampyr
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 24,431 reviews2018
Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Why similar: Vampires 75.1% ★, RPG 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 4.3%, Action RPG 3.9%, Action 2.5%
- #32 Sacred 2 Gold
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,678 reviews
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Experience the world of Ancaria in its full glory with Sacred 2: Gold Edition. Containing Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and the awesome add-on Ice and Blood. Defeat countless dangerous enemies; capture powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Prepare yourself for the ultimate battle and become a legend.
Why similar: RPG 20.1%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action RPG 13.5%, Loot 12.7%, Co-op 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: An expansive open-world ARPG that allows for immense freedom in character development and exploration.
- #33 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD
76% matchVery Positive84% of 2,633 reviews2014
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%
This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.
Why similar: Vampires 68.4% ★, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 5.6%, Dark Fantasy 3%
- #34 Moroi
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Violet SaintPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Moroi is a grimdark fairytale with an even darker sense of humor. Experience frantic combat, perplexing puzzles, and a twisting narrative anchored by a bizarre cast of characters. Can you break free from eternal madness?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.1%, Isometric 21.9%, Vampires 16.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Adventure 9.7%
- #35 Evil West
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 12,941 reviews2022
Dev: Flying Wild HogPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.
Why similar: Vampires 62.9% ★, Hack and Slash 11%, Co-op 9.7%, Multiplayer 4.6%, RPG 4.1%
- #36 Krater
77% matchMixed56% of 932 reviews2012
Dev: Fatshark
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The game brings you far into the future of a post-apocalyptic Sweden.
Why similar: Loot 22.1%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 14%, Co-op 12.8%, Hack and Slash 8.1%
- #37 BloodLust 2: Nemesis
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 123 reviews2020
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Bloodlust 2: Nemesis is a "Hack 'n Slash - Dungeon Crawling - Action RPG" experience that will allow players to explore the dark underworld of a forgotten society of Vampires and their disciplines, all while trying to solve the secrets to their bloodline's scientifically enhanced monstrous power.
Why similar: Vampires 70.2% ★, RPG 11.6%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Action 4.7%, Indie 2.6%
- #38 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
74% matchVery Positive81% of 10,167 reviews2013
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.
Why similar: Vampires 59.3% ★, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action 6.2%, Adventure 5.2%, Dark Fantasy 3.7%
- #39 V Rising
70% matchVery Positive89% of 134,242 reviews2024
Dev: Stunlock Studios
Windows
Median: 21.0 hrsMean: 57.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.
Why similar: Vampires 68.7% ★, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Co-op 4.7%, Dark Fantasy 4.7%
- #40 Darksiders III
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,083 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.6%, RPG 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 7.5%
- #41 Sacred 3
75% matchMostly Negative27% of 4,457 reviews2014
Dev: Keen GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Sacred 3 is an arcade Hack ‘n’ Slash game for up to 4 players. Choose a hero and fight cooperatively against the rise of evil. Victory is Ours. Glory is Mine.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.6%, RPG 20.1%, Co-op 15.3%, Action 9%, Action RPG 3.1%
- #42 Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms
74% matchMixed59% of 449 reviews2014
Dev: Games FarmPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Shadows is the next chapter in the Heretic Kingdoms saga. Experience an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Take on the role of the Devourer, a demon that swallows the souls of the dead and then brings them back into the mortal realm as his puppets
Why similar: RPG 24.7%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Isometric 18.3%, Action RPG 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
- #43 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
69% matchVery Positive84% of 8,714 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Vampires 59.9% ★, Action RPG 10.7%, RPG 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Fantasy 3.9%
- #44 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
72% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Space Monster
Windows
A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.
Why similar: Vampires 45% ★, RPG 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Hack and Slash 8%, Action RPG 6%
- #45 Sacred Gold
72% matchVery Positive85% of 4,548 reviews2008
Dev: Studio IIPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.8%, RPG 21.2%, Isometric 11.8%, Action RPG 11.1%, Loot 9.3%
- #46 Vampirem
71% matchVery Positive88% of 77 reviews2021
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Another story of Bloodlust, this time told through the eyes of Ravenblood; part Ghost... part Vampire... and 100% bada$$. His journey in search of lost strength and revenge will take you through the dark tombs and dungeons of the Vampirem.
Why similar: Vampires 53.3% ★, RPG 13.9%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Loot 8.9%, Action 6.6%
- #47 UNDECEMBER: The Forge
71% matchMixed52% of 20,554 reviews2022
Dev: Needs GamesPub: LINE Games Corporation
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 31.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
UNDECEMBER is a Hack & Slash Action RPG in which players are able to surpass the conventional limits of skills by endlessly combining variety of Skill and Link Runes. Become a Rune Hunter and experience the joy of farming and growth!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.3%, Loot 16.7%, RPG 13.5%, Action RPG 13%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #48 BloodLust Shadowhunter
71% matchVery Positive81% of 354 reviews2015
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Bloodlust is a dungeon crawling / action RPG experience that will allow players to explore the dark underworld of a forgotten society of Vampires and their disciplines, all while trying to battle for hierarchy among the clans in search of their sire.
Why similar: Vampires 80.1% ★, RPG 11.2%, Action 3.6%, Action RPG 3%, Indie 2.2%
- #49 Vampires Dawn 3 - The Crimson Realm
69% matchVery Positive86% of 703 reviews2021
Dev: Dawnatic Games
Windows
Vampires Dawn 3 is a 2D retro pixel RPG full of vampires, blood and tragic moments! Follow Asgar Serrans bloody path through a world in which humankind only has the sacred crusade to prevent extinction.
Why similar: Vampires 72% ★, RPG 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Dark 3.6%, Adventure 3.3%
- #50 Blightbound
69% matchMixed63% of 1,264 reviews2021
Dev: Ronimo GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.
Why similar: RPG 17.6%, Loot 17.4%, Co-op 13.4%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 8%
- #51 Torchlight: Infinite
67% matchMixed70% of 20,600 reviews2023
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 39.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents.
Why similar: Loot 23.6%, Hack and Slash 23.1%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 13.5%, Multiplayer 7.2%
- #52 CODE VEIN
67% matchVery Positive83% of 61,545 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Why similar: Vampires 56.8% ★, Action RPG 10.1%, Co-op 8.6%, RPG 6.7%, Hack and Slash 5.9%
- #53 Risen 3 - Titan Lords
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,405 reviews2014
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world.
Why similar: RPG 45.8%, Action RPG 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #54 Lucius III
70% matchMixed53% of 1,275 reviews2018
Dev: Shiver Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Lucius is back. In a whole new narrative experience, he now returns to his old neighborhood of Winter Hill. The path will be a difficult one, with trials and tribulations waiting ahead. Has he made the right choices? Is it finally time to end it all?
Why similar: Adventure 37.4%, Dark 25.1%, Indie 20.3%, Action 11.5%, Singleplayer 5.7%
- #55 SpellForce 3 Soul Harvest
68% matchVery Positive85% of 2,310 reviews2019
Dev: Grimlore GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Three years after the Purity Wars, Nortander is on the cusp of a new era.
Why similar: RPG 58.1%, Multiplayer 18.3%, Fantasy 14.4%, Story Rich 6.2%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #56 Immortal Hunters
67% matchMixed65% of 136 reviews2025
Dev: Admiral GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
God is dead, killed by a mighty Church that conquered the world with his power. Now, it faces the Apocalypse. Experience it in an RPG beat 'em up as one of its Immortal Hunters. Defy fate, expose the lies of the Cardinals, and find a reborn God before the Khemrids destroy humanity.
Why similar: Co-op 20.5%, RPG 17.3%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Fantasy 7.6%
- #57 Torchlight
68% matchVery Positive91% of 7,285 reviews2009
Dev: Runic GamesPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Action RPG 20.1%, Loot 17.2%, RPG 16.6%, Fantasy 5.4%
- #58 Hellpoint
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,467 reviews2020
Dev: Cradle GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hellpoint is an intense action RPG taking place on Irid Novo, a derelict space station soaked in an intoxicating dark sci fi atmosphere. Fight dreadful creatures, face the Cosmic Gods and unravel their twisted story. Should the challenge be too great, play with a friend in local or online coop.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.8%, RPG 14.5%, Action RPG 13.4%, Co-op 12.7%, Multiplayer 10.1%
- #59 Hell Clock
64% matchVery Positive84% of 3,489 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue SnailPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.6%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Loot 17.4%, Isometric 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
- #60 Weird RPG
65% matchVery Positive92% of 4,225 reviews2022
Dev: yuzhen
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
"Weird RPG" is a highly difficult and fast-paced action RPG game focusing on boss battle,
Why similar: Action RPG 23.6%, RPG 22.6%, Isometric 13.8%, Loot 10.8%, Action 8.6%