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A Souls-Like Western full of Eldritch horrors. Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the darkness that lies beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that may just drive you to madness.

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 270 reviews
Released: 2026-03-31
Developer: Moth Atlas
Publisher: Midwest Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Why similar: Souls-like 33.8%, Action RPG 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Lovecraftian 9.6%, Open World 8.3%

  53. #53 Survival & Horror: Hangman's Rope
    70% matchMixed58% of 57 reviews2023
    Dev: Honor Games
    Windows

    Are you ready to uncover the secret of the cursed town? Immerse yourself in the ambiance of the Wild West and its mysterious events, and discover the truth about what lurks on the grim streets of this town.

    Why similar: Horror 34.7%, Combat 32.6%, Exploration 23.4%, Action 9.3%

  54. #54 Soulblight
    72% matchMostly Negative36% of 195 reviews2018
    Dev: My Next GamesPub: Movie Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Soulblight is a dark, unforgiving, top-down action roguelike luring you to cross the thin line between good and evil. Embrace your flaws to survive a journey through an unforgiving Sanctuary. Gluttony, Lust, Cannibalism - how far are you willing to go?

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 21.7%, RPG 20.5%, Top-Down 19%, Action RPG 17.1%, Souls-like 10.4%

  55. #55 The Moon Hell
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 172 reviews2023
    Dev: A.M. Team
    Windows

    Welcome to a world of darkness, where every step can be your last. Explore a stunning world filled with fear and horror, solve puzzles, and endure combat trials to become a hero and protect your world from darkness. Become a warrior ready to fight anything that stands in your way in this action RPG.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Action RPG 25.5%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Horror 12.9%, RPG 12.2%

  56. #56 Nine Sols
    63% matchVery Positive94% of 44,344 reviews2024
    Dev: RedCandleGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Souls-like 37.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, 2D 5.6%, Action 3.9%

  57. #57 The Excrawlers
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 125 reviews2023
    Dev: Game Dynasty
    Windows

    Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.

    Why similar: Souls-like 33.7%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Top-Down 12%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

  58. #58 Weird West: Definitive Edition
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,454 reviews2022
    Dev: WolfEye StudiosPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Survive and unveil the mysteries of the Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes in an Action RPG from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey.

    Why similar: Western 47.8%, Action RPG 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Top-Down 10.3%, RPG 8.9%

  59. #59 Blasphemous 2
    64% matchVery Positive91% of 20,680 reviews2023
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Souls-like 20.7%, Lore-Rich 10.7%, Combat 9.9%, Hack and Slash 9.5%

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