Games Like Verho - Curse of Faces

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: Dungeon Crawler 27%, Dark Fantasy 19.8%, Souls-like 16.4%, First-Person 9.3%, Retro 9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern successor to the King's Field series, perfectly matching the atmospheric, first-person dungeon-crawling experience of the seed game.

Tower of Mask is a thrilling survival horror in the spirit of the 80's dungeon crawlers. The most claustrophobic dungeon in modern times is yours to venture through alone. Hero, face the ancient tower where eerie masked humans prowl.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.5%, Dark Fantasy 27.4%, Retro 13.6%, First-Person 12.3%, RPG 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A grid-based, first-person dungeon crawler that leans heavily into dark fantasy themes and retro-style survival horror.

MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 40.1%, Dark Fantasy 19.9%, First-Person 14.6%, RPG 10.2%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim that captures the tactile, first-person dungeon exploration and environmental storytelling found in classic RPGs.

Venture through the Labyrinth Of The Demon King, solving puzzles and fighting fearsome monsters in an epic quest to track down the demon who betrayed your lord and end its life.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.3%, Dark Fantasy 21.7%, First-Person 10.7%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a highly atmospheric, retro-styled first-person experience that mirrors the dark, oppressive exploration of the seed game.

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: Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Souls-like 14.7%, 1990's 11.1%, Metroidvania 10.1%, Magic 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that captures the surreal, dark fantasy atmosphere and retro-inspired visuals of the genre.

Sign a contract in blood! Travel throughout the planes of existence slaying or befriending powerful doomlords in this wizard simulator inspired by the FMV games and dungeon crawlers of the early 90's. Learn powerful spells to solve puzzles and combat the dark forces amassing against you.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17%, Dark 11.5%, RPG 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, First-Person 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled dungeon crawler that uses a unique aesthetic to deliver a dark, lore-rich adventure in a first-person perspective.

Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler with survival elements. It's inspired by classic cRPG from the 90s. An old-school game for hardcore players.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.7%, 1990's 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Dark 11.4%, RPG 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A grid-based, first-person dungeon crawler that focuses on challenging combat and a bleak, dark fantasy setting.

When the Dwarves of Dverghold awakened something ancient beneath the isle of Rekestt, King Sterren sent word across the Shattered Sea: brave the haunted depths, or let the darkness rise. Oldschool dungeon crawler with turn-based combat and atmospheric soundtrack by Dungeon Synth artist Splendorius.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.6%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, 1990's 12.5%, First-Person 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A grid-based, first-person dungeon crawler that focuses on party-based combat and exploration within a dark, mysterious setting.

The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Difficult 10.9%, Dark 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy dungeon crawler that emphasizes the dangers of exploration in a hostile, light-starved environment.

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: Dungeon Crawler 33.6%, Dark Fantasy 28.3%, RPG 12.3%, Atmospheric 8%, Fantasy 8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes dark fantasy exploration and classic RPG mechanics.

Travel back to 16th-century France and delve into the mysterious depths of a seemingly abandoned alchemist's tower. Do you dare brave the horrors that beckon you below... deeper still?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Dark Fantasy 22.7%, Retro 14.3%, Exploration 10.4%, First-Person 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled title that blends exploration and puzzle-solving with a dark, atmospheric fantasy aesthetic.

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24%, RPG 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, First-Person 14.2%, Fantasy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational first-person immersive sim that defined the genre of underground dungeon exploration and environmental interaction.

Descend into the Pale Abyss, a cursed chasm where the forgotten truths of a dying world fester in its depths. Inspired by games such as King’s Field and Shadow Tower, Pale Abyss is a first-person action RPG about exploration and adventure. Currently it's just a demo with about 1 h of playtime.

Why similar: Souls-like 21%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, 1990's 11.7%, Retro 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like dungeon crawler that captures the dark, oppressive atmosphere and exploration-heavy gameplay of the seed game.

Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.5%, First-Person 17.9%, RPG 14.2%, Retro 8.5%, Fantasy 5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, retro-styled dungeon crawler that focuses on exploration and survival in a dangerous, shifting environment.

ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Difficult 11.9%, Dark 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, dark fantasy souls-like that focuses on visceral melee combat and exploration.

Dungeon Crawler with elements of rogue-like and ARPG games. Kill hordes of enemies, duel mighty bosses, and acquire legendary loot!

Why similar: Souls-like 22.4%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, 1990's 11.2%, Dark 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy dungeon crawler that utilizes a distinct hand-drawn aesthetic to deliver a challenging hack-and-slash experience.

Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 49.6%, RPG 15.2%, First-Person 12%, Fantasy 6.9%, Difficult 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential modern grid-based dungeon crawler that excels at atmospheric exploration and complex environmental puzzles.

Hollowdeep is a first person dungeon crawler inspired by oldschool games of the ps1 era. There is a large focus on fast gameplay and parrying mechanics.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Exploration 8.9%, Magic 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that focuses on exploration and action-RPG mechanics within a dark, atmospheric setting.

Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43.5%, Difficult 20.4%, First-Person 14.1%, Fantasy 11.2%, RPG 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, retro-inspired dungeon crawler that emphasizes exploration, traps, and challenging combat encounters.

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: Gothic 37% ★, Retro 14.6%, First-Person 13.4%, Dark 13.1%, Exploration 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more stealth-focused, its dark, atmospheric, and retro-inspired first-person world resonates strongly with the vibe of the seed game.

Grimlord is a Dark Fantasy Action Souls-like RPG - on VR. Awakened in a monastery deep in the Lonely Mountains, you walk in an epic quest as the adventurer standing before the darkness and striving for the light against the tyrannical Grim Lord.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Gothic 15.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Magic 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person souls-like that focuses on physics-based combat and deep, dark fantasy world-building.

SAY ANYTHING in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, embark on strange quests, and solve mindbending riddles. Can you conquer the crypt and uncover the mystery at the heart of CRYPTMASTER?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33%, Lore-Rich 25.7%, First-Person 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, RPG 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique first-person dungeon crawler that uses innovative mechanics to deliver a dark, atmospheric, and lore-rich journey.

Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Souls-like 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, 1990's 11.5%, Retro 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that blends RPG elements with roguelite mechanics in a dark, retro-inspired world.

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: Souls-like 22.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Gothic 17.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, 1990's 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG that captures the spirit of classic dungeon crawling through its atmospheric, text-rich exploration.

A dungeon crawl RPG set in an otherworldly realm beneath an old school building. Explore again and again, restore your base, and find your way back to everyday life.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.3%, 1990's 20.2%, RPG 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that focuses on challenging exploration and roguelike mechanics in a dark, pixelated world.

Eldritch is the original imsim roguelike: a first-person action game inspired by roguelikes, immersive sims, and H. P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: First-Person 52.7%, RPG 21.4%, Exploration 14.3%, Adventure 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, roguelike dungeon crawler that utilizes a retro aesthetic to create a tense and challenging exploration experience.

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: Souls-like 37.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, RPG 13.8%, Exploration 13.2%, Magic 7.6%

Metroidvania dungeon crawler about Death & Grief full of puzzles, secrets & challenges. Inspired by old GameBoy Color games with Retro Pixel Art Aesthetics but with challenging boss fights & Lore-Rich

Why similar: Souls-like 26%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Metroidvania 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Retro 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that combines souls-like difficulty with a dark, story-rich narrative and exploration.

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 26.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, First-Person 8.2%, RPG 7.7%

Wake up and walk, Warden! Because the siege continues. We must find the Heir... And finally put an end to this cursed night.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Metroidvania 15%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.5%, Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Dark 11.3%, First-Person 11.3%, RPG 9.5%

False Hero is a fast-paced soulslike adventure where you steal your enemies’ attacks and chain them into deadly combos. Explore the corrupted Land of the Gods and put your combat skills to the true test in challenging boss fights. Will you fight for the Gods or become an apostle of Death?

Why similar: Souls-like 28.5%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Difficult 13.9%, Retro 10.7%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

From the creative minds behind the System Shock, Thief and Underworld® series. Enter The Stygian Abyss, a dangerous, highly interactive dungeon world. Mix and match dozens of combat, stealth and magic skills to develop your own unique style of play. Become The Ascendant.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.7%, RPG 28%, First-Person 13.4%, Fantasy 12.2%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person immersive sim that focuses on player agency and environmental interaction within a deep, dark dungeon setting.

One-Eyed Likho is a grim first-person horror adventure set in a world inspired by a dark, Slavic fairy tale. Explore an unsettling and twisted land set in 19th-century Russia in your endeavor to escape your own evil fate.

Why similar: Exploration 43.6%, Atmospheric 36.5%, Adventure 19.9%

Unshroud secrets hidden deep within the dark chambers of the god of shadow’s castle. Persevere through monsters and mysteries lurking in every corner. Prepare to leave camp and journey into the castle’s lonely halls by collecting resources and equipment to make it out alive.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.5%, Lore-Rich 21.4%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Retro 9%, RPG 8.4%

You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?

Why similar: Souls-like 27.7%, Metroidvania 17.8%, RPG 13.5%, Difficult 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%

Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Dark Fantasy 21%, Retro 16%, RPG 10.6%, Dark 10.3%

A challenging action-adventure game. Explore a foggy abandoned island, fight knights, slugs and ghosts, and make your way to an old corrupted keep.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.9%, Dark 13.2%, Exploration 8.9%, Difficult 8.6%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.5%, Gothic 18.4% ★, Metroidvania 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Lore-Rich 11.5%

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 35.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Retro 11.5%, Exploration 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!

Why similar: Gothic 26.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Retro 8.3%, Magic 6.6%

Selfloss is an emotional exploration game filled with rich lore, set in a whale-worshipping, Slavic-inspired world. Embark on the journey of the healer, Kazimir, and his magical staff as he fights a mysterious Miasma in search of a ritual to cure his wounded soul.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.5%, Lore-Rich 16.9%, Metroidvania 13.3%, Dark 12.2%, Magic 7.8%

Hope Deferred is a first-person psychological horror RPG. Explore nightmare worlds and search for understanding in this PSX inspired dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.6%, Abstract 23.5%, Lore-Rich 21.7%, Dark 12.2%, First-Person 10%

Mask of Mists is an action-adventure game in a first-person view in which you are immersed in exploring the world full of magic and dangers!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.6%, Metroidvania 24.9%, Exploration 9.6%, First-Person 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9%

Grapple, clamber and fall thousands of meters down into a dark and ancient place in this first-person horror climbing game. You are being hunted.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.6%, Dark 17.9%, First-Person 13.5%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Exploration 10.3%

Embark on an epic journey into "The Darkness Below", a homage to the golden era of 90's cRPGs, with grid-based movement, turn-based combat and 2.5D perspective. Wander a vast and colorful fantasy world filled with puzzles, exotic creatures, forgotten dungeons and ancient guardians.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.3%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, 1990's 12.1%, RPG 10.2%, First-Person 9.9%

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 28.5%, Gothic 24.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, First-Person 8.1%, Retro 7.9%

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.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 25.8%, Dark Fantasy 21.7%, RPG 13%, Magic 12.9%, Exploration 9.5%

Explore alternative realities while trying to save Your own from approaching annihilation. Dark fantasy rpg action game which will take You on a journey deep into the realms of Errent.

Why similar: Souls-like 56.6%, RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Difficult 11.3%, Adventure 5.9%

Tyrant's Realm is a roguelite action-adventure inspired by classic PS1 visuals. Explore procedurally generated dark fantasy worlds, battling through dangers that evolve with each run. Death is not the end, as the night is still young.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.8%, 1990's 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Retro 11.6%, Dark 9.1%

Master your combat techniques and explore a magic world in this combat - focused metroidvania. Help the unreliable narrator complete his story which changes depending on the player's actions.

Why similar: Souls-like 31%, Metroidvania 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Difficult 14.1%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

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 49.7%, Dark 11.8%, RPG 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11%, Exploration 10.6%

The shaft is your only escape. Explore a vast underground world and unravel the mysteries hidden in the darkness below. Inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and RPGs, CRALON is an immersive first-person adventure that tests your resolve as you face the demons around you, and within.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.6%, Dark 15%, First-Person 12.9%, RPG 10.9%, Fantasy 8.8%

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: Dark Fantasy 27.4%, Dark 18.7%, Magic 14.2%, RPG 13.7%, Atmospheric 10.5%

As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Lore-Rich 16.1%, Metroidvania 14.5%, Dark 8.5%

Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.

Why similar: Gothic 41.3% ★, Exploration 22.9%, First-Person 22.3%, Dark 9.4%, Adventure 4%

As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.9%, Gothic 25.3% ★, Metroidvania 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Exploration 7.6%

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 33.2%, Dark Fantasy 24.5%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, First-Person 8.3%, Atmospheric 7.1%