- #1 Devious Dungeon 2
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval-focused action platformer with RPG-styled upgrades and procedurally generated levels. It is said that great adventures await behind the walls of this dark castle. A dark castle filled with dungeons, danger, and loot!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Action RPG 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #2 Indemon Tales
96% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Luzian
Windows · Mac · Linux
Earn the respect of a guild full of monsters and demons as a lone human by taking part in dangerous dungeon adventures and uncover secrets behind the mysterious demon kingdom of Tarborea.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action RPG 16%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 8.6%
- #3 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
96% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Space Monster
Windows
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 28.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Hack and Slash 12%, Action RPG 8.7%, RPG 8.7%
- #4 Prodigal
95% matchVery Positive92% of 567 reviews2020
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Action RPG 17.1%, Exploration 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #5 Voidwrought
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 884 reviews2024
Dev: PowersnakePub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Why similar: Exploration 22%, Lore-Rich 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, 2D 11%
- #6 Lunacid
94% matchVery Positive91% of 10,657 reviews2023
Dev: KIRA LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 44.6%, Dark Fantasy 22.3%, Action RPG 13.2%, RPG 8.4%, Retro 5.8%
- #7 Eldritchvania
92% matchVery Positive85% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: DeathCount Games
Windows
Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!
Why similar: Exploration 18.8%, Puzzle 16.1%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Mystery 13.5%, Lore-Rich 13%
- #8 Verho - Curse of Faces
91% matchVery Positive94% of 985 reviews2025
Dev: Kasur GamesPub: CobraTekku Games
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Exploration 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Lore-Rich 8.4%
- #9 Dungeons & Darkness
93% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: Yamiuchi ProjectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.3%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, RPG 16.6%, Action RPG 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
- #10 Caput Mortum
90% matchVery Positive96% of 326 reviews2025
Dev: WildArts GamesPub: Black Lantern Collective
Windows
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 29%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Exploration 14.3%, Puzzle 13.4%, Retro 7.3%
- #11 Void Memory
91% matchMixed67% of 230 reviews2017
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: RPG 34.4%, Dark Fantasy 23%, Exploration 13.3%, Adventure 12.1%, 2D 8.8%
- #12 FOUNTAINS
89% matchVery Positive84% of 443 reviews2024
Dev: John Pywell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.6%, Action RPG 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Exploration 10.8%, RPG 7.8%
- #13 Into The Dark
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Esenthel
Windows
Action-Oriented Dungeon Crawler RPG
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.2%, Hack and Slash 26.9%, Action RPG 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, RPG 8.3%
- #14 Into the Necrovale
86% matchVery Positive86% of 588 reviews2024
Dev: CLYDE gamesPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.2%, Dungeon Crawler 23.2%, Action RPG 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #15 Labyrinth Of The Demon King
84% matchVery Positive92% of 1,958 reviews2025
Dev: J. R. HudepohlPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 37.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Action-Adventure 11%, Exploration 10.7%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #16 Cubes and Knights
86% matchVery Positive93% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: Sergey Bobrov
Windows
You are strong and huge, you have a heavy sword in your hands, and somewhere deep an ancient evil is hidden. The King himself sent you on a difficult campaign: to find the immortal enemy of all people. Find ancient artifacts and work your way through the labyrinths with steel and magic.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.7%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Retro 9%
- #17 Castle of no Escape
87% matchMixed67% of 162 reviews2017
Dev: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Explore the mysterious castle full of monsters and secrets in a quest to collect all the treasures (that will also protect you from the curses on your way) and crush the main boss. The game won't let you exit the castle, no matter how you try. Technically you can win, but there is no end.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.2%, RPG 16.7%, Mystery 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Retro 8.3%
- #18 Grimlord
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,128 reviews2024
Dev: Metalcat Interactive Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action RPG 17%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #19 In Verbis Virtus
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,687 reviews2015
Dev: Indomitus Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Use your real voice to cast spells in In Verbis Virtus, a fantasy adventure unlike any other. Step into the shoes of a wizard in search of an ancient power. Explore a lost temple, making your way through forgotten chambers brimming with unspeakable beauty and terror.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.8%, Puzzle 17.4%, Exploration 15.9%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Atmospheric 8.6%
- #20 Halls of Torment: Prelude
82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,401 reviews2023
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.4%, Hack and Slash 25.2%, Action RPG 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, RPG 6%
- #21 Song of Iron
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 489 reviews2021
Dev: Resting Relic
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Behind you lies a trail of broken helms, shattered shields. You hold the axe of a fallen foe. Worn and dented, it will suit it's purpose. What lies ahead is still a mystery. Your goal is not.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.2%, Mystery 17%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, 2D 5.9%
- #22 Hollow Survivors: Prologue
79% matchVery Positive93% of 532 reviews2024
Dev: Danny DeerPub: Games Incubator
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades, new weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.6%, Hack and Slash 24.3%, Action RPG 17.5%, RPG 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #23 The Moon Hell
81% 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 31.1%, Action RPG 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, RPG 9.5%, Mystery 7.6%
- #24 Guild of Darksteel
82% matchMixed64% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Igor SandmanPub: Digerati
Windows
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: Dark Fantasy 20.6%, Action RPG 17.3%, Exploration 13.8%, RPG 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10%
- #25 Darxanadon
81% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 35.1%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, RPG 12.2%, 2D 8.6%
- #26 Brume
80% matchVery Positive83% of 156 reviews2019
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
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: Exploration 45.2%, Adventure 23.7%, Atmospheric 23.5%, Fantasy 7.6%
- #27 Last Night of Winter
79% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: DigitalZeon
Windows
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: Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, Action RPG 17%, Exploration 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%
- #28 Hammerwatch II
78% matchMixed62% of 2,198 reviews2023
Dev: CrackshellPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.7%, Action RPG 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #29 Never Forgotten
78% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Cody Hodge
Windows
A uniquely stylised survival-horror adventure game. Explore a dying world, averting enemies, managing your resources, and solving puzzles.
Why similar: Action RPG 17.7%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Exploration 15.2%, Story Rich 11.9%, RPG 9.3%
- #30 Shadow Alchemist
76% matchVery Positive96% of 100 reviews2024
Dev: PostHuman Interactive
Windows
Explore a mystical, ever-changing dungeon in this isometric puzzle-adventure game. Master self-transmutation abilities and solve increasingly complex challenges as you uncover the secrets of your past.
Why similar: Exploration 21.1%, Puzzle 19%, Mystery 16.9%, Story Rich 10.7%, 2D 10.5%
- #31 Tower of Kalemonvo
76% matchVery Positive84% of 438 reviews2025
Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Hack and Slash 24%, Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Action RPG 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #32 Tearscape
75% matchVery Positive93% of 250 reviews2026
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: Action RPG 25.1%, Exploration 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
- #33 Drova - Forsaken Kin
73% matchVery Positive94% of 9,095 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Action RPG 25.2%, Exploration 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, RPG 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #34 Ancient Abyss
77% matchMixed67% of 192 reviews2021
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows
Ancient Abyss is a 2D Zelda-like action game where you will explore mysterious and hidden events in a randomly generated maze. As you progress, you’ll gain more power and collect items to help you reach further into the maze.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.4%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Action RPG 15.6%, Exploration 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #35 Infernax
74% matchVery Positive93% of 2,166 reviews2022
Dev: Berzerk StudioPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Dark Fantasy 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, RPG 17.4%, Retro 12.3%, 2D 12%
- #36 Kingdom Shell
74% matchVery Positive89% of 232 reviews2023
Dev: Cup of PixelsPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Exploration 14.5%, Mystery 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Story Rich 11.2%
- #37 Netherworld Covenant
72% matchVery Positive80% of 657 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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: Hack and Slash 25%, Dungeon Crawler 23.9%, Action RPG 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #38 Winds Of Arcana: Ruination
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 129 reviews2025
Dev: Brewed GamesPub: 1312 Interactive
Windows
Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Lore-Rich 10.7%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #39 Chamber of Darkness
77% matchMixed46% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: The Crow StudiosPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Play as a fearsome knight on a journey filled with challenges. Use a variety of abilities and powerups to take down enemies in an abandoned, torn by war castle.
Why similar: Adventure 23.1%, Story Rich 21%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, 2D 16.8%, Atmospheric 16.3%
- #40 FADE
75% matchMixed64% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Knight by Night
Windows
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: Hack and Slash 29.6%, Dungeon Crawler 28%, Action RPG 17.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, RPG 7.5%
- #41 Pale Coins
70% matchVery Positive94% of 265 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas Irzl
Windows
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.6%, Action RPG 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Exploration 10.4%, RPG 7.7%
- #42 GRAVEN
73% matchMixed54% of 1,475 reviews2024
Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 21.9%, Exploration 17%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, RPG 11.6%, Story Rich 11.6%
- #43 Kharon's Crypt - Even Death May Die
72% matchVery Positive95% of 108 reviews2022
Dev: Hebi LeePub: Andromeda Project
Windows
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: Dungeon Crawler 28.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Exploration 11.2%, Mystery 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.4%
- #44 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,328 reviews2025
Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.1%, Dark Fantasy 23.4%, Exploration 14.8%, RPG 11.9%, Story Rich 11.4%
- #45 Silent Hope
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 299 reviews2023
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore, fight, and produce items to grow stronger as seven distinct heroes in this silent world. Guided by the Princess, you'll delve into the Abyss and learn the mysteries of the King and his now-ruined kingdom. In a world without words, what hope is there for humanity?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.2%, Dungeon Crawler 25%, Action RPG 19.1%, RPG 8.2%, Exploration 6.5%
- #46 Shine Within
71% matchVery Positive90% of 147 reviews2021
Dev: Ayetoons
Windows
A top-down action-adventure game as you collect & solve puzzles in order for you to explore & unravel this mysterious world.
Why similar: Mystery 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Action-Adventure 11%, Exploration 10.4%
- #47 Dungeon Mage
70% matchVery Positive89% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: greenpixels
Windows
Collect, fight and craft: Face the dangers of the shifting dungeon layouts and challenge the fierce bosses within. A completly free community-driven game!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Action RPG 13.2%, Exploration 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
- #48 Halls of Torment
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26%, Action RPG 22.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, RPG 8.6%
- #49 Shadow of the Depth
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 474 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.7%, Dungeon Crawler 28.3%, Action RPG 18.3%, RPG 8.3%, Atmospheric 5.4%
- #50 The Doors That Led to Nowhere
69% matchVery Positive94% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: SoloCap Games
Windows · Mac
Wake up lost in a void of darkness. With no other option, press onward through cryptic dimensional doors, wielding a mysterious blade created by the fallen entities that came long before you in this heart-pounding First Person RPG.
Why similar: RPG 28.5%, Action-Adventure 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 20.5%, Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #51 Svarog's Dream
68% matchVery Positive90% of 802 reviews2023
Dev: VI Game Forge
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Awaken as a soul from the Underworld. Discover who you are and explore an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Battle beasts and gods, or forge alliances with them. Die and be reborn in this adventure.
Why similar: Philosophical 19.6%, Action RPG 18.9%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Exploration 12.6%, RPG 9.6%
- #52 Darkness Under My Bed
71% matchVery Positive90% of 92 reviews2021
Dev: Desert Fox
Windows
Wander through intricate maze under the bed, and discover the secrets hidden in the long, dark tunnels. Document the existence of monsters. Retrieve the stolen treasures and memories.
Why similar: Exploration 28.3%, Mystery 24.7%, Story Rich 16.3%, Atmospheric 11.9%, 2D 10.1%
- #53 Mythargia
69% matchVery Positive90% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: RunByCoffeePub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows · Linux
You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions.
Why similar: Exploration 18.7%, Puzzle 15.2%, RPG 13.6%, Mystery 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #54 Pale Abyss - Prototype
66% matchVery Positive87% of 348 reviews2025
Dev: Permanent Crab Studios
Windows
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: Dungeon Crawler 29.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Exploration 12.5%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, RPG 8%
- #55 The Excrawlers
68% matchVery Positive88% of 112 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: Hack and Slash 37.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, 2D 7.6%
- #56 ANIMAL WELL
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,519 reviews2024
Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Why similar: Exploration 24%, Puzzle 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Mystery 13.4%, 2D 8.8%
- #57 Monomyth
66% matchVery Positive92% of 594 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 42.3%, Action RPG 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, RPG 8.8%, Atmospheric 4.4%
- #58 The Fortress
66% matchMixed70% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: Baryonyx Games
Windows · Mac
The Fortress is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler with turn-based combat, mixing strategy and risk. Choose a class, delve into cursed chambers, roll dice to fight brutal enemies, and grab loot. Face tough choices, survive epic bosses, and fight to escape... or fall to the shadows
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43.4%, Dark Fantasy 21.2%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, RPG 7.3%, 2D 5.8%