Games Like The Inquisitor

The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.

Why similar: Detective 21.3%, Investigation 17%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Mystery 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a heavy focus on investigation, moral choices, and a dark, supernatural historical setting.

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: Choices Matter 22%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Third Person 14.1%, Action RPG 12.4%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the gothic, investigative, and morally complex atmosphere of a dark, plague-ridden city.

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Medieval 41.5%, Third Person 15.6%, Atmospheric 12%, Adventure 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly grim, dark-medieval narrative experience with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and survival.

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

Why similar: Medieval 15.2%, Fantasy 11.5%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Magic 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for monster-hunting investigations within a dark, morally grey fantasy world.

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

Why similar: Gothic 41% ★, Fantasy 10.7%, Third Person 8.4%, Magic 7.8%, Medieval 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a classic gothic, dark fantasy RPG experience with a focus on exploration and faction-based conflict.

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: Gothic 43.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 41%, Action 6.9%, Adventure 5.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features deep religious horror themes and a gothic, oppressive world that echoes the aesthetic of The Inquisitor.

Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging battles and cunning stealth.

Why similar: Medieval 35.9%, Action-Adventure 21.2%, Mystery 19.5%, Fantasy 15.8%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a dark, historical adventure that captures the grit and tension of the medieval period.

Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.

Why similar: Choices Matter 22%, Third Person 14.1%, Action RPG 13.7%, Fantasy 13.4%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes investigation, diplomacy, and choice-driven gameplay within a unique, fantasy-infused historical setting.

Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.

Why similar: Alternate History 28.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, Third Person 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a gothic, alternate-history setting with intense action-adventure combat that feels stylistically aligned.

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Why similar: Investigation 23.6%, Detective 20.1%, Medieval 18.4%, Mystery 11.8%, Multiple Endings 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deeply researched historical investigation experience centered on religious and societal tensions in the medieval era.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 47.1%, Mystery 17.9%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at blending investigative detective mechanics with a dark, occult-driven atmosphere.

The Church in the Darkness is an action/stealth game where you infiltrate a religious cult and the story changes every time you play. It's 1977 and your nephew has moved deep into the South American jungle. Sneak into his commune, find out what's going on, and try to get the best ending you can.

Why similar: Alternate History 33.1%, Choices Matter 13%, Multiple Endings 11.5%, Mystery 10%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It explores themes of religious fanaticism and choice-based narrative in a hostile, isolated environment.

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

Why similar: Magic 26.8%, Multiple Endings 21.8%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Action 13.3%, Fantasy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a dark, atmospheric world where supernatural powers and moral choices define the player's investigative path.

Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.2%, Action RPG 16.7%, Medieval 13.3%, Fantasy 11.7%, Magic 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a dark fantasy, souls-like experience with a heavy, oppressive atmosphere and brutal combat.

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 34.2%, Action-Adventure 29.4%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures a dark, gothic, and mysterious atmosphere through its exploration-focused, first-person action gameplay.

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: Gothic 32.3% ★, Medieval 17.5%, Action RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, Choices Matter 6%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a gothic, medieval-inspired action-RPG experience with a focus on gritty combat.

Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.

Why similar: Mystery 42.8%, Atmospheric 28.7%, Adventure 19.9%, Singleplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides an atmospheric, dark, and puzzle-heavy experience that mirrors the unsettling tone of the seed game.

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Third Person 19.3%, Action RPG 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Atmospheric 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes atmospheric, third-person action-adventure gameplay in a mysterious and desolate world.

Guild of Darksteel is a story-driven adventure game set in a rich, dark fantasy world. As the immortal Sellsword, you must unearth an evil plot brewing beneath the city of Ravenrock. Only you can discover the true horror lurking under the city’s surface.

Why similar: Gothic 28.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Medieval 14.7%, Action RPG 11%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a dark fantasy aesthetic and a narrative-driven approach to its combat and exploration.

Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.

Why similar: Dynamic Narration 26.1% ★, Action RPG 19%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Magic 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy RPG focuses on exploration and moral choices within a grim, unforgiving world.

Dark fantasy RPG with open world. Together with Markus, you can experience an unforgettable journey, any of your actions may have consequences.

Why similar: Gothic 30.2% ★, Medieval 14.7%, Magic 12.5%, Third Person 9.5%, Fantasy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a gothic, third-person action-adventure experience with magic and open-world exploration.

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Detective 34%, Choices Matter 26.1%, Mystery 13.2%, Adventure 9.8%, Multiple Endings 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-heavy game focuses on investigation, social manipulation, and historical mystery-solving.

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 58.6%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Action RPG 9.7%, Adventure 6.4%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an unparalleled, grounded medieval experience that emphasizes historical accuracy and immersion.

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.

Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Choices Matter 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the gold standard for detective and investigation mechanics, which are central to the gameplay of The Inquisitor.

The Magister is a murder-mystery card-battler RPG. Build and customise your deck to fight in battles, or use ‘Tactical Diplomacy’ to pacify those who stand in your way. Gather clues and discover motives as you investigate the death of your predecessor and unmask the guilty culprit.

Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Investigation 22.7%, Magic 16.3%, Mystery 13.5%, Fantasy 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines investigation and mystery-solving with a fantasy setting, focusing on uncovering secrets.

Long may the sun shine! Prepare to suffer! Souls-like combat adventure in a unique world. Learn to fight... then fight to realize your belief.A warrior gradually grows and uncovers the ultimate truth of world change.

Why similar: Faith 21.7% ★, Alternate History 21.4%, Gothic 14.9% ★, Medieval 10.9%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

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: Action RPG 21%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Magic 18.7%, Third Person 15.4%, Fantasy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a dark, difficult combat system that aligns with the intense nature of the inquisitorial setting.

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: Medieval 27.6%, Action RPG 23%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Fantasy 14.6%, Action 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, action-heavy RPG experience with a focus on religious conflict and vengeance.

Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.2%, Action RPG 17.6%, Third Person 15.4%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Multiple Endings 11.7%

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: Dark Fantasy 27.8%, Action RPG 18.7%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Adventure 12%, Action 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a narrative-driven, dark adventure game that explores violent and mysterious themes.

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: Gothic 30.7% ★, Medieval 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Action RPG 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11.8%

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: Action RPG 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Third Person 15%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Choices Matter 12.1%

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: Gothic 25.4% ★, Medieval 15.2%, Magic 11.2%, Action RPG 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a medieval-themed action-RPG experience with a focus on exploration and difficult combat.

Summon demonic invasions, punish heretical enclaves, punish traitors and renegades. Do not deny yourself anything - after all, you are the hand and anger of the highest good. Give the apostates darkness, so that they learn to appreciate the light!

Why similar: Third Person 27.8%, Action 25.5%, Adventure 24%, Fantasy 20.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Testament is a first-person single-player action-adventure game with bits of RPG and metroidvania elements set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world. It offers a mixed combat with different possibilities and combination by sword, spells and bow while it is rich with platforming and puzzles.

Why similar: Medieval 16.2%, Magic 15.4%, Action RPG 14.4%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Fantasy 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a fantasy-driven action-adventure experience with a focus on narrative and exploration.

Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.

Why similar: Third Person 42%, Mystery 30.4%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Adventure 10.9%, Singleplayer 4%

In this detective RPG, you untangle a thick web of intrigues, lies, and secrets that surround a mysterious death. Find the origin of eerie telegraph signals, question the villagers, decipher the strange symbols that are suddenly appearing all over town - and hide from the danger lurking in the moor.

Why similar: Dynamic Narration 25.4% ★, Detective 18.7%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 9.7%, Choices Matter 8.7%

Action-oriented combat with a deep and involving tale of betrayal, torture, madness, and infernal damnation. If a gritty old-school open-ended isometric RPG is what you looking for, look no further. Inquisitor will provide you with hours of gameplay and a dark, involving story.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 42.3%, Medieval 26.3%, Fantasy 16.3%, Action RPG 11.1%, Singleplayer 4%

In a third-person RPG detective story, set in Bavaria in 1866, the medical student Valentin Schmidt travels to Wolpertshofen, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the village. Use your skills, find clues and question the villagers to stop the murders.

Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Investigation 15.1%, Mystery 11.4%, Action RPG 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.4%, Action RPG 18%, Third Person 12.7%, Fantasy 11%, Choices Matter 8.6%

Crisol is a survival horror adventure set in a twisted version of Spain. As a soldier captured by religious dogmatism, you must use your own blood as ammunition, without draining to the point of death. Explore the cursed island of Tormentosa, uncover dark secrets, and battle horrifying enemies.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 35.2%, Mystery 28.5%, Atmospheric 15.4%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 9.8%

The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller. You play as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to an abandoned British island after his father's disappearance. Explore Godstone island, face supernatural entities, and uncover long-buried occult rituals.

Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Investigation 28.6%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Mystery 9.8%, Atmospheric 6.3%

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: Dark Fantasy 40.4%, Fantasy 29.2%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 13.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Alternate History 32.6%, Medieval 17.1%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 11.1%, Mystery 7.9%

A champion will rise and change the course of history. As a descendent of King Richard the Lionheart, prepare to battle the forces of evil in an alternate Europe transformed by magic. Choose your race, skills, and abilities, and begin your quest in this darkened alternative world.

Why similar: Alternate History 24.2%, Medieval 14.3%, Action RPG 13.8%, Magic 12.4%, Fantasy 9.1%

Become the exorcist that the world needs! Use Holy Relics and the knowledge from your book to fight demonic possessions. Investigate unholy events and take part in church rituals in this medieval pixel horror game.

Why similar: Faith 48.6% ★, Medieval 20.3%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Atmospheric 7%

Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

Why similar: Medieval 30.1%, Dark Fantasy 28.2%, Action RPG 27.7%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Play as Conrad, the town's executioner. Investigate a mysterious death, gather clues, question suspects and solve puzzles in this classic point-and-click mystery where witchcraft and superstition conceal a far darker truth.

Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Gothic 21.1% ★, Investigation 19.4%, Medieval 11.2%, Mystery 9.7%

The Legend is Back - Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining classic RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions in a gritty, unrestricted experience like no other.

Why similar: Gothic 26.3% ★, Medieval 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Magic 10.4%, Action RPG 10.4%

Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.3%, Action RPG 25.3%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Adventure 8.4%, Action 7.3%

A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Commune with the realm of the dead and struggle with your descent into madness. Build the power to raise an undead army and march against your enemies. Progress through secrecy, diplomacy, blackmail, coercion and seduction.

Why similar: Gothic 29.3% ★, Alternate History 28.3%, Detective 13.7%, Magic 13.4%, Choices Matter 7.8%

It's a Retro PS2 style Horror ARPG about a frustrated executioner in late 17th century. He ran away from the gallows. It aroused a riot of monsters, he had to clean up this cruel mess, and find out the truth of this crazy world.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Mystery 16.9%, Multiple Endings 16.3%, Action RPG 15.5%, Third Person 8.9%

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: Action-Adventure 17%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Medieval 16.1%, Magic 14.2%, Third Person 14%

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Investigation 18.6%, Mystery 13.7%, Action-Adventure 13%, Choices Matter 11.3%

Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court?

Why similar: Detective 40.1%, Investigation 23.8%, Mystery 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Adventure 8.7%

Every 333 years, something stirs. 1666: Amsterdam is a 3rd person Dark, Story-Led, Action-Adventure where Noa, the Collector, wields witchcraft to uncover demonic entities hiding behind human faces. Investigate by day. Face your demons at night.

Why similar: Alternate History 30.8%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Third Person 13.3%, Magic 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%

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: Action-Adventure 23.8%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Mystery 17.3%, Fantasy 16.3%, Adventure 9.6%

Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Action RPG 18.7%, Medieval 17.4%, Magic 17.3%, Fantasy 11.5%

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: Action RPG 60%, Action 20.4%, Adventure 19.6%

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: Gothic 59.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 28.6%, Action 5.9%, Adventure 3.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%