Games Like Trench Tales

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: Souls-like 38.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Third Person 10.4%, Open World 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the mysterious, war-torn, and atmospheric exploration elements that define the world of Trench Tales.

A dark history comes calling in this "African Mythology meets Survival-Horror and Souls-like" experience! You play as the soldier who mysteriously ends up in a supernatural realm, of which her only way out is to partake in an ancient ritual... or so she believes.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.9%, Third-Person Shooter 23%, Shooter 9.7%, Magic 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person souls-like shooter that shares the dark, atmospheric, and challenging combat focus of the seed game.

REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.5%, Third-Person Shooter 23.8%, Shooter 10.1%, PvE 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive souls-like third-person shooter that perfectly mirrors the combat intensity and exploration found in Trench Tales.

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.8%, Third-Person Shooter 25.9%, Shooter 9%, Dark Fantasy 5.9%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Remnant II, offering a similar post-apocalyptic world filled with challenging bosses and tactical gunplay.

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: Souls-like 45.5%, Open World 16.9%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Horror 7.7%, Third Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a vast, oppressive open world and challenging souls-like combat that aligns well with the tone of Trench Tales.

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Souls-like 45.2%, Open World 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Third Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging souls-like action game that focuses on fluid combat and dark, atmospheric storytelling.

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: Souls-like 47.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Third Person 12%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action game set in an alternate history that shares the industrial, war-ravaged aesthetic of the seed game.

Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Open World 13%, PvE 12.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-RPG with souls-like combat that rewards exploration in a desolate, ruined land.

A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.8%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Open World 12.3%, Magic 11%, Combat 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy souls-like that excels in creating a grim, interconnected world filled with dangerous encounters.

Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.

Why similar: Open World 21.9%, Souls-like 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 21%, Magic 14.8%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world RPG captures the sense of exploring a strange, broken land with a unique, dark aesthetic.

Wall of insanity is a single player campaign third-person shooter, with a large arsenal of weapons, crowds of various enemies and difficult locations, concealing many secrets.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.2%, Shooter 14.3%, Surreal 13.5%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter that blends action and horror elements in a dark, atmospheric setting.

BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 57.9%, Shooter 18.8%, Horror 9.3%, Action 9.1%, Singleplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity third-person shooter that combines challenging combat with a mysterious, atmospheric, and alien environment.

In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.

Why similar: Souls-like 76.2%, Open World 12%, Third Person 5.2%, Action 5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action game with souls-like mechanics that emphasizes tactical combat and exploration in a broken, industrial setting.

Puzzle Horror game inspired by PS2 era classics. Navigate environments, tackle threats, and meet other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 36.2%, Horror 22.6%, Third Person 17.4%, Story Rich 15.7%, Singleplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological action-adventure game that focuses on atmospheric tension and exploration in a surreal, broken environment.

Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted is a souls-like game with Enrage mechanic which sets in a Nature themed dark fantasy world. Fight your way from the deepest dungeons to the top of the clouds and save the corrupted nature in this mysterious "pre-human" era-themed epic story.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Combat 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-RPG that features challenging combat and a dark, corrupted world.

Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.3%, Open World 21.7%, PvE 20.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic RPG that offers deep exploration and a grim, unique world-building style.

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 51%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Third Person 8.5%, Horror 6.9%, Combat 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, dark souls-like that focuses on precise combat within a plague-ridden, grim setting.

IRR is a tactical PvE Co-Op extract shooter set in a de-stabilized and immersive modern-day Vietnam. As a PMC for a mysterious organization, deal with 3 factions that stand to gain from the chaos. Engage in ruthless combat, plan your deployment, and explore the world as your journey unfolds.

Why similar: PvE 27.9%, Realistic 21.1%, Shooter 20.1%, Combat 13.9%, 3D 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical PvE shooter that focuses on challenging combat encounters in a war-torn setting.

The old world is gone, lost with the disappearance of the King. Reforge reality in this dark action RPG through skill-based combat, innovative open-world platforming and the testimonies of survivors… some more trustworthy than others. Are you ready, Wanderer?

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 38.4%, Action 20.8%, Third Person 20.3%, Story Rich 16%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with souls-like elements that features a haunting, surreal world to explore.

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: Combat 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 22.2%, Open World 16.3%, Magic 12.6%, Action 10%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and challenging combat in a gritty setting.

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Combat 11%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with deep souls-like combat mechanics and a vast, detailed world.

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: Souls-like 34.4%, Open World 13%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Magic 8.1%, Realistic 8%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like game that provides a difficult, singleplayer experience focused on exploration and survival.

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Why similar: Souls-like 23.2%, Combat 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Story Rich 14.4%, Third Person 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on story-rich combat and exploration within a dark, mysterious world.

Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.

Why similar: Souls-like 59.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Open World 7.3%, Third Person 5.2%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like game that emphasizes atmosphere and methodical combat, perfect for those who enjoy the tension of Trench Tales.

Grapple, throw, and break your fellow undead in this bone-smashing exploration movement shooter. Challenge the afterlife, collect secret artifacts, and uncover the deprived depths as you clamber out of a hopeless abyss.

Why similar: Souls-like 55.8%, Dark Fantasy 20.5%, Shooter 17.5%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shooter with souls-like elements that emphasizes movement and challenging combat.

Third person shooter action adventure game with post-apocalyptic theme. Witness the adventures of Victor and his friends in this abandoned world.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Action-Adventure 12%, Realistic 11.1%, Combat 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-adventure game that features tactical shooting and exploration in a post-collapse world.

Narrative-driven action RPG set in post-pandemic Russia, featuring hardcore gameplay, tactical combat, open-environment exploration, and survival elements. Personal story set in a collapsed world, where armed survivors and emerging factions pose a far greater threat than the infected.

Why similar: Realistic 27.6%, Action-Adventure 24.6%, Open World 21.7%, Story Rich 14.6%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic, singleplayer action-adventure game that features tactical combat in a challenging environment.

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 42.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Open World 18.1%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Action 5.1%

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 27.9%, Magic 20.3%, Realistic 18%, Combat 13.7%, 3D 9.3%

Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, PvE 16.5%, Shooter 15.1%, Horror 11.2%

Grey Phobia is a Hack and Slash, third person shooter game, which is based on post apocalyptic, sci-fi, comix scenario.

Why similar: Action 73.2%, Singleplayer 26.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy game set in a post-apocalyptic world that mirrors the bleak, war-torn themes of the seed game.

Death Below - is a third-person action adventure with elements of survival horror. The plot of the game is based on the legend of the Soviet experiment of the 1940s.You will plunge into a dark world, and begin an exciting investigation, fighting on your way with thousands of distraught people

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.8%, Shooter 18.1%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Horror 13.3%, Third Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person survival-horror shooter that focuses on intense combat and exploration in a desolate landscape.

Trenches is a First-Person World War l Survival Horror Game where you have to escape the claustrophobic environment and experience the war from the eyes of a soldier caught behind enemy lines in this surreal nightmare as you fight for your life and sanity to get back home to your family.

Why similar: War 32%, Demons 22%, Horror 16.6%, Realistic 14.3%, 3D 7.1%

Trench Face is a horror turn based war RPG featuring exploration-based dungeons, with hanging monsters lurking around each corner. Every enemy varying in strengths and weaknesses. Escape the trench with your life.

Why similar: Horror 80.1%, Action 19.9%

Dreamspring is a dark fantasy styled, open world dungeon crawler inspired by games like Morrowind and King's Field. Explore a dying kingdom and it's different realms in first person action combat, styled in a mix of retro and vaporwave aesthetics.

Why similar: Souls-like 39.9%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Shooter 14.8%, Open World 10.6%, Combat 7.7%

PIONER drops players into a vast, grim world, where survival hinges on exploration, crafting, and smart resource management. As an MMO FPS, it offers both PvE missions and intense PvP zones, with unique crafting mechanics, hundreds of weapons and a deep story to explore.

Why similar: Open World 35.8%, Shooter 28.4%, Realistic 19.2%, 3D 9.6%, Action 6.9%

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 21.6%, Shooter 20.5%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Combat 13%, Story Rich 11.4%

Kromlech is an action-adventure RPG with rogue-lite elements, set in a dark fantasy world of swords and sorcery. Play as an adventurer whose quest for glory and gold takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself at the center of a world-ending calamity.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.3%, Open World 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Realistic 12.4%, Third Person 9.7%

Enter a high-stakes PvE-first open-world tactical shooter set on a quarantined Southeast Asian island torn apart by faction warfare. Deploy as an elite operator, fight solo or with your squad to carry out missions, earn reputation, and explore the truth behind the Event igniting the conflict.

Why similar: War 22.9%, Open World 19.9%, PvE 18.6%, Realistic 17.1%, Shooter 17%

Erenshor is a single player RPG with the soul of a classic MMO - built for players who miss the journey. Partner up with Erenshor's signature SimPlayers and explore an open world where every reward comes with a story. Discover thousands of items, quests, raids, and secrets - all at your own pace.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.4%, Magic 20.1%, Open World 19.1%, Third Person 14.3%, Combat 11.5%

Explore the world of Never Mourn in this rogue-lite action adventure. Death is never the end, merely the beginning of your next adventure. Use ancient necromantic magics to raise an army of undead daemons and do battle to close the rifts of Never Mourn.

Why similar: Demons 19%, PvE 14%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Combat 12.4%, Magic 11.6%

FADE is a classic Third person Action RPG. Travel to the land of Baltane and stop a twisted cult from finishing a ancient and twisted ritual. Face powerful bosses, collect loot, and fight horrific beings. Solo developed.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.9%, Open World 19.7%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Third Person 8.7%

Multiplayer combined-arms first-person shooter set in an alternate history. Build and upgrade bases, harvest resources, construct defenses, purchase weapons and vehicles to overcome the enemy!

Why similar: War 54.6%, Shooter 15.5%, Open World 15.3%, Action 12%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Thing That Happened is an Openworld Third Person - Action Adventure Survial game. You can use multiple weapons, attachments, close combat skills tree's and crafting to break through your enemies.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.7%, Shooter 14.6%, Surreal 14%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Realistic 11.3%

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: Shooter 23.2%, Horror 20.4%, Realistic 19.1%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, Story Rich 12.9%

Etherburn is a Souls-like action-adventure. Play as a hero resurrected in a mysterious and interconnected dungeon. Explore and face intense duels as you fight your way to freedom.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.7%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Action 8.4%, Third Person 8.1%

Holomento is an Indie Permadeath Action-RPG focusing on the dangerous quest of passing through the mysterious Eventide Hollow – and rebuilding it step by step.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 44.9%, Open World 17.4%, Third Person 11.8%, Souls-like 11.5%, 3D 6.8%

Mohrta is a nonlinear FPS adventure through the strange and otherworldly. Explore a vast selection of unique environments, slay an enormous cast of bizarre creatures, and upgrade your arsenal of multifaceted weapons.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.9%, Dark Fantasy 21.9%, Shooter 18.1%, Combat 6.1%, 3D 6%

An immersive FPS adventure set in a dark and surreal sci-fi world

Why similar: Shooter 31.7%, Action-Adventure 23.8%, Horror 20.7%, 3D 12.4%, Action 11.5%

You are the prime suspect in the massacre of your squad during a clandestine rescue mission. An indie cinematic experience with an immersive psychological horror narrative and a retro visual style inspired by PS1-PS2 classics.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.8%, Dark Fantasy 22.6%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 11.3%, Third Person 8%

Territory is an immersive, atmospheric, crafting and survival game. Developed with Unreal Engine 5.

Why similar: Shooter 20.7%, Open World 18.3%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Horror 15%, Realistic 13.4%

Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

Why similar: Souls-like 61.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Third Person 7.2%, Story Rich 6.8%, Action 3.7%

The new open world, spellcasting action-RPG. The grimoires have been stolen, civilisation is in ruins. Rise, Curator! Craft ancient elemental magics and challenge the great lords who threaten to fracture reality itself.

Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Open World 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Magic 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Traverse a chaotic and crumbling realm of dreams composed of liminal spaces. Adapt to the world’s odd rules as a Dreamer, and defy others like you to escape the strange and eclectic subconscious landscape.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Surreal 10.7%, Third Person 10.4%

Merciless trench warfare immerses you and your squad in intense battles of attack and defense. Verdun is the first multiplayer FPS set in an authentic World War One setting offering a rarely seen battlefield experience.

Why similar: War 36.9%, Shooter 35.6%, Realistic 18.3%, Action 6.1%, Singleplayer 3%

Weird west legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!

Why similar: Souls-like 30.5%, Open World 20.3%, Demons 17.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Horror 12.7%

Shards of the Banished is a dark fantasy action-RPG set in a cursed medieval world. A fallen king, a cursed queen, and a power-hungry usurper have plunged the land into ruin. As the exiled heir, you must rise, face powerful foes, and reclaim what is rightfully yours.

Why similar: Souls-like 52.8%, Realistic 12.8%, Action 10.9%, Third Person 8.5%, 3D 7.1%

Swords Fantasy: Battlefield is a game from the 3rd person, including battles with swords.

Why similar: Souls-like 39.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, War 11.2%, Realistic 9.9%, Third Person 8.9%

Graphics! Guns! Glory! Get ready to drop into a devastatingly real depiction of the battlefield as you and your team take on a relentless foe. It Takes a War presents a new vision for the team-based tactical shooter genre.

Why similar: Surreal 30.3%, PvE 15.3%, War 13.2%, Story Rich 11.7%, Shooter 10.6%

Blood Spear is a unique ranged action-adventure student game in which you play as a demonic spear. Emerging from a deep slumber, you are thirsty for blood. Throw with precision to impale and defeat powerful foes inside grandiose environments where a long-coveted power lies.

Why similar: Souls-like 28.5%, Third-Person Shooter 24.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Action-Adventure 9%, Combat 8.4%