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Verho, a Dark RPG following the tradition of the King’s Field series, takes place after the catastrophic Era of Solitude, where masks have become the only protection against the Curse of Faces. Travel to the land of Yariv, find the source of this scourge and face its dangers.

Reviews: Very Positive — 94% — of 985 reviews
Released: 2025-11-10
Developer: Kasur Games
Publisher: CobraTekku Games
Genres: Adventure, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 14.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 13.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 89%

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    70% matchVery Positive86% of 835 reviews2024
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    73% matchVery Positive81% of 842 reviews2018
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    Dev: NERDS TAKE OVER
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 28.6%, Gothic 26.1%, Metroidvania 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Exploration 7.7%

  55. #55 Hell is Us
    65% matchVery Positive87% of 5,146 reviews2025
    Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 36.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Exploration 9.5%, RPG 9.1%, Atmospheric 9%

  56. #56 Fortuito: Lost History
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 78 reviews2021
    Dev: FabioPDJ
    Windows

    Fortuito: Lost History is an indie adventure first-person horror, face the unknown with classic fps mechanics, solve puzzles and immerse in this bad trip!

    Why similar: 1990's 31%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Retro 15.6%, First-Person 15.3%, Dark 14.7%

  57. #57 Unforgiving Trials: The Darkest Crusade
    71% matchMixed64% of 651 reviews2016
    Dev: Amaterasu Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Embark on an epic adventure to save the lands. Form a party by selecting 4 different adventurers from a pool of over 12 unique classes. Battle your way through the cursed lands scaling the highest mountains and exploring the darkest dungeons. Face more than 30 unique challenging bosses in order to reach the capital of the kingdom.

    Why similar: Difficult 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 27.4%, RPG 18.6%, Fantasy 13.8%, Adventure 6.7%

  58. #58 Cyclopean: The Great Abyss
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 140 reviews2025
    Dev: Schmidt Workshops
    Windows

    Cyclopean: The Great Abyss is a small scale, mechanics driven CRPG/Roguelike in a retro, monochromatic style, that takes place in the underworld of H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamlands.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.8%, Dark Fantasy 21.4%, Difficult 14.1%, Dark 10.6%, RPG 8.9%

  59. #59 The Devil's Face
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 66 reviews2023
    Dev: Tzavis StudioPub: Tzavis Bros Games
    Windows

    The Devil's Face is an impressive first-person horror game with a gripping storyline. You play as Jonathan, who embarks on a journey to the afterlife. There, he will face judgment for his actions and endure the hell he has created for himself.

    Why similar: Lore-Rich 25.8%, Dark Fantasy 21.6%, Dark 17.3%, Retro 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.9%

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