- #1 Arcane Audit
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broken Beaker Studios
Windows
Arcane Audit is an IRS themed souls-like. Fight wizards, monsters, and middle managers. Explore the offices of a corrupted business and uncover the secrets hidden there. Grow in power and discover new weapons and arcane abilities.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.3%, Dark Comedy 17.8%, Lovecraftian 15.1%, Action RPG 12.8%, Lore-Rich 11.5%
- #2 White Week
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UTOPIA
Windows
“Dear listeners, welcome! Thank you for joining us for the eighth celebration of the White Week!” White Week is a 2D RPG where every action, every fight, every decision is a minigame. Follow Roland and Yuna and try to uncover the mysteries of the past in hopes of saving the present from… something.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.4%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Supernatural 12.3%, Emotional 10.2%, Psychological Horror 8.9%
- #3 The Baby In Yellow
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,146 reviews2023
Dev: Team Terrible
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
You've got a new babysitting job, and things are taking a turn for the weird. Feed him, read him a bedtime story, and try not to fall into his dreams. How long can you stay in control?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 20.6%, Dark Comedy 19.2%, Supernatural 13.5%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Surreal 11.8%
- #4 Fallow
95% matchVery Positive97% of 138 reviews2021
Dev: Ada Rook
Windows
Clinging to the memory of her vanished sisters, an isolated woman wanders a dying reality.
Why similar: Supernatural 21.1%, Surreal 15.8%, Lore-Rich 15%, Emotional 13.5%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #5 Terra Traveler
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TheTravelerDev
Windows
A challenging top-down action RPG where you fight storm-twisted monsters, explore handcrafted dungeons, uncover hidden secrets, and forge your build with powerful amulets. Join the Leaflings on a storm-battered island and find the strength to save their world.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.7%, Action RPG 14.8%, Emotional 11.6%, Top-Down 10.9%, Open World 9.3%
- #6 Folletti
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Casey RowleyPub: Y-Nightmare Productions
Windows
Step into a twisted world of danger and adventure in this dark Action-RPG. Battle your way through bizarre landscapes teeming with sinister foes. Unearth lethal weapons and tackle mind-bending quests that will test your limits. Stay vigilant—you're not the only one prowling these eerie lands.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 19.5%, Lovecraftian 17.3%, Supernatural 13.7%, Action RPG 11.6%, Open World 8.2%
- #7 Absym
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infinity Experience
Windows
Absym is a unique souls-like that challenges you to survive between two dimensions: the decaying Nihilor and the corrupted Absymalith. Fight, explore, and use Rift Dancing to shift between worlds in real time. Every choice draws you closer to redemption... or corruption.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.3%, Lovecraftian 21%, Lore-Rich 17%, Action RPG 12.9%, Open World 6.3%
- #8 Tails of Glimmervale
91% matchPositive93% of 41 reviews2024
Dev: Corebreak Interactive
Windows
Welcome to Glimmervale! Meet cute yet fierce animal characters, fight greedy bandits, and discover the secrets of a dark past in this cozy souls-like adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 25%, Action RPG 10.6%, Lore-Rich 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Open World 7.6%
- #9 Iwaihime
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 873 reviews2020
Dev: DMM GAMESPub: Shiravune
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
From hit writer Ryukishi07, the creator of When They Cry, comes a story on the theme of “curses.” Strike down the dark riddle of dolls and soot in this supernatural horror visual novel.
Why similar: Supernatural 22.2%, Lovecraftian 17.6%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Emotional 11.9%, Hand-drawn 11.3%
- #10 Gazelle in a Winter Coat
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Box of Mushrooms
Windows
Gazelle in a Winter Coat is a story-exploration game with narrative puzzles and deep characters. Play through memories of Rene's adventure to find his mysteriously-vanished Big Bro in a looming-but-whimsical, mundane-but-magical, pixel and ink world.
Why similar: Surreal 16.1%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Emotional 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #11 Bad Boro
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PseudoZap
Windows
Ever imagine a Souls-like set in an early 2000’s cartoon world? Well, look no further: Explore the cartoony & dystopian city of Badlerboro with its unique districts, wacky citizens, and unforgiving enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.8%, Lore-Rich 16.7%, Action RPG 14.8%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
- #12 Hell is Us
89% 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 29.1%, Action RPG 12.3%, Supernatural 10%, Lovecraftian 9.1%, Open World 8.4%
- #13 Ghostwire: Tokyo
89% matchVery Positive83% of 19,664 reviews2022
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.
Why similar: Supernatural 27.3%, Open World 16.2%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Surreal 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #14 Bloodsmith
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ACEDIA
Windows
A fierce, action-packed narrative RPG; Play as Quentin Ashborne, the archaeologist whose duty has brought him to fight tooth and nail against the damned souls. If you are to survive, you must learn to manage & manipulate blood. Ride the downward spiral.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.9%, Souls-like 22.7%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Action RPG 13.9%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #15 Decarnation
87% matchVery Positive88% of 1,039 reviews2023
Dev: Atelier QDBPub: Shiro Unlimited
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…
Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.6%, Surreal 22.3%, Emotional 17.3%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #16 Sina
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TRIUNFO GAME STUDIOS
Windows
Made by Triunfo Game Studios, "Sina" is an action-adventure game with Souls Like elements. With a great focus on its story, scenario development and fluid combat, this game provides a memorable experience for anyone who dares to challenge their fate.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.1%, Lore-Rich 21.5%, Emotional 15.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 8.4%
- #17 Midnight Door
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tree Face Studios
Windows
A girl befriends a strange and powerful creature; the duo goes on an interdimensional adventure in this 16-bit inspired top-down action-adventure! Explore environments both familiar and fantastical while engaging in precise and strategic combat with bizarre creatures.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.8%, Action-Adventure 11%, Top-Down 10.8%, Exploration 10.1%, Funny 9.3%
- #18 Blood Radiant
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: David Disco
Windows
A lovecraftian soulslike action-RPG set on an island where interdimensional flesh demons harvest humanity's pain in the form of loosh to power their dark machinations. Discover grotesque creatures, weapons, power-ups, and fellow travelers as you unravel the island’s terrible secret.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.7%, Souls-like 28.3%, Action RPG 13.8%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Exploration 4.7%
- #19 Circadial
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: undercoverworm
Windows · Linux
You've been invited to participate in a study for the newly developed Circadial pills, a medicine designed to remedy your life-long insomnia. Explore the empty halls of the facility and the landscapes of your dreams to uncover the source of your night terrors. You will never be the same.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.9%, Lore-Rich 17%, Surreal 16.3%, Supernatural 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.6%
- #20 FLOW
85% matchMixed50% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: FLOW Development Team
Windows
FLOW is an extremely short psychological horror adventure video game. Wake up in the shoes of Flo, a 19-year-old, and embark on an adventure into a strange and wonderful world. The more you investigate, the more you can learn about the truth behind the universe.
Why similar: Surreal 19.8%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, Psychological Horror 15%, Top-Down 9.3%, Open World 9%
- #21 Akashic Slingshot
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jayden Everest
Windows · Linux
One weapon. One health. One ███.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.6%, Lore-Rich 14%, Action RPG 13.9%, Surreal 11%, Lovecraftian 9.9%
- #22 My Big Sister: Remastered
83% matchVery Positive91% of 210 reviews2022
Dev: Stranga GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
My name is Luzia and this story is about my big sister, Sombria. Are you ready to hear it?
Why similar: Dark Comedy 26.8%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, Surreal 13.6%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #23 BLACK SOULS
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,938 reviews2025
Dev: Eeny, meeny, miny, moe?Pub: OTAKU Plan
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Long, long ago, there existed a kingdom shrouded in dense mist: the Lost Empire. This mist twisted humans into terrifying beasts, plunging the world into despair. War raged endlessly. Heroes rose, seeking fame and glory. It is in this place you awaken—a nameless undead.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Lovecraftian 16.8%, Funny 14.4%, Cute 12.6%, Psychological Horror 11.4%
- #24 Frogsong
82% matchVery Positive95% of 252 reviews2023
Dev: Frogteam Games
Windows · Mac
A heartfelt adventure in a fantasy world of frogs! Talk to weird and wonderful characters, fight vicious bugs, and explore a vibrant world in this charming action RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 15.9%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Emotional 11.4%, Top-Down 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #25 Septurian Might
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aman Trivedi
Windows · Mac
Combat, choices, and comedy collide in Septurian Might, a hand-drawn action RPG set in the alien world of Septura. Outsmart bizarre aliens, steal their intellect, and survive demanding combat as you unravel a heartfelt story about finding your way home.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.7%, Dark Comedy 19.7%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, Action RPG 13.8%, Hand-drawn 8.6%
- #26 CONTROL Resonant
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows
Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in this thrilling action-adventure RPG. Unleash the extraordinary powers of Dylan Faden as he fights for his humanity and our survival against a reality-bending cosmic threat.
Why similar: Supernatural 22.5%, Lore-Rich 17.2%, Action RPG 15.7%, Surreal 13.4%, Open World 11.9%
- #27 Queen Of The Hill
79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Veebs22
Windows
You are a Queen Ant who has taken her colony's survival into her own hands. By day, hatch swarms of (questionably intelligent) children to gather food. By night, fend off hoards of enemies. Uncover dark secrets, equip powerful artifacts, and defend your hive from the unknowable beyond.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.4%, Time Management 21.9%, Lore-Rich 13%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Top-Down 7%
- #28 The Night Is Long
78% matchPositive83% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: TheGamerUrso
Windows
The Night Is Long is a short first-person horror game where a grieving man follows a ghostly vision into an abandoned mansion. Uncover dark secrets, survive atmospheric horrors, and face your past through exploration, puzzles, and subtle scares.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.5%, Surreal 14.9%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Supernatural 13.4%, Exploration 9.4%
- #29 Little Mage
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Violoken
Windows
Little Mage is an action-packed 2D Metroidvania where you play as an Æther Mage in a beautifully hand-drawn, high fantasy world. Explore the shattered city of Hornedrose, unleash elemental magic, battle fearsome bosses, and uncover the secrets of a world on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.7%, Lore-Rich 17.5%, Action RPG 14.5%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Emotional 10.1%
- #30 The Holy Fool
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NerveLabs
Windows
In a world shattered by false gods and endless cycles, you awaken as The Fool—a jester bound to a cursed, living hat. Explore a surreal land, confront ancient deities, and shape the fate of tribes driven by wrath and illusion. Power comes with pain. Can you escape the joke, or will it consume you?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 21.5%, Souls-like 20.6%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Action RPG 12.5%, Surreal 12.3%
- #31 Tombwater
76% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Moth AtlasPub: Midwest Games
Windows
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.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.9%, Lovecraftian 21.2%, Lore-Rich 16.5%, Action RPG 12.7%, Open World 9.4%
- #32 Gerry Dae
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Backyard
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gerry Dae is a hand-drawn 2D top-down souls-like. Play as a water strider battling rival insect factions in precise, Sekiro-inspired combat. Face brutal bosses and shape the world through meaningful choices.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.8%, Hand-drawn 19.5%, Top-Down 12.5%, Action RPG 11.9%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #33 DISJOINED
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: nizwiz
Windows
Welcome to the world of DISJOINED. The story of the universe has been completed, and all that exists now is the Infinite Mall at the End of Time. With hope, it's up to you to move forward.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21.8%, Action RPG 16.6%, Emotional 16.5%, Surreal 15.5%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #34 Pepper
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elliott Thorley
Windows
Dive into 'Pepper,' a mesmerizing souls-like RPG where monsters roam and mysteries await. Engage in branching dialogue, crafting your destiny with every decision. Explore diverse endings in this captivating fantasy world. Are you prepared to shape your legend in 'Pepper'?
Why similar: Souls-like 25.4%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Action RPG 13.8%, Top-Down 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #35 Skjoldur Story
77% matchPositive82% of 34 reviews2021
Dev: Snoozing Pixel LLC
Windows
In this lighthearted pastoral adventure, explore a vast and whimsical world, confronting dangers in whichever order you choose using nothing but a magical shield.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Open World 15.6%, Action RPG 12.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #36 Monkey Valley
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Johannes Hornik
Windows
Explore the deep jungle in search of your grandpa, engage with the locals, discover dark secrets about the valley and choose its and subsequently your own fate...
Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.3%, Lore-Rich 21%, Open World 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 8.8%
- #37 Snails Have Skeletons
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AesirAesthetics
Windows
"The dark adventure game, Snails Have Skeletons, is a dark spin on the classic 16-bit adventure genre. Explore an interconnected world and battle lingering undead to uncover the mystery of the doom that befell the marsh." Genres: Exploration, Action, Adventure, Mystery, Dark Fantasy
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.3%, Souls-like 26.8%, Top-Down 10.5%, Open World 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #38 Another Crab's Treasure
73% matchVery Positive93% of 20,262 reviews2024
Dev: Aggro Crab
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In a vibrant undersea kingdom on the verge of collapse, a hermit crab embarks on a treasure hunt to buy back his repossessed shell. The second game from AGGRO CRAB.
Why similar: Souls-like 49.4%, Action RPG 10.3%, Lore-Rich 9.7%, Funny 6.9%, Open World 6.8%
- #39 Messorem
73% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: Slime Interactive
Windows
An emotional journey about death, family and acceptance. Step into this thrilling narrative driven Action-RPG to experience an exciting combat system and a story tackling deep themes.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.5%, Lore-Rich 20.7%, Top-Down 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Exploration 8%
- #40 BIRDHOUSE
71% matchVery Positive95% of 178 reviews2025
Dev: HELLLST4R
Windows
A short narrative-driven horror game made in RPGmaker featuring hand-drawn graphics and animated cutscenes. Players navigate the house and its backyard, interacting with the environment and collecting key items to progress the story.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.8%, Supernatural 23%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #41 A Song Of Sunlight
71% matchVery Positive99% of 95 reviews2026
Dev: RageForDragons
Windows
An RPG set in a distant, lonely future. Follow Arem, a young man lured from his small island community to explore the desolate megastructure beneath it: “The Well.” With the simple goal of finding the exit, Arem will burden himself with something more terrible than he ever thought possible.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.8%, Action RPG 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Emotional 11.5%
- #42 Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MAGES.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Meet high schooler Haruka and her classmates as they find themselves trapped in an eerie, abandoned hospital connected to an urban legend called “Ayame’s Mercy.” Try to escape, or face a multitude of gruesome ends that will leave you begging for mercy in this all new Corpse Party story.
Why similar: Supernatural 21.4%, Lore-Rich 21.1%, Emotional 15.1%, Surreal 11.8%, Psychological Horror 9.1%
- #43 Neebota: Zeebo's Awakening
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Frying Jelly
Windows · Linux
An open world party-based RPG set in an original fantasy world called Neebota, where Zeebo and his friends hunt for portals to our earth, and in doing so, uncover secret powers, ancient lore of their world and a vast conspiracy across space and time. With music by legendary David Wise.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.1%, Open World 12.6%, Action RPG 11.4%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Surreal 10.4%
- #44 SHUT IN
74% matchVery Positive90% of 108 reviews2020
Dev: Cael O'SullivanPub: Hidden Track
Windows · Mac
SHUT IN is a dark comedy/psychological horror adventure game which explores depression and isolation by trapping you inside your own house. Explore a hostile home, solve puzzles, and withstand sarcasm from a rude and unreliable narrator. Idiot.
Why similar: Dark Comedy 30.9%, Emotional 16.6%, Surreal 13.9%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Funny 8%
- #45 Dynasthir
71% match3 user reviews50% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Mireneye
Windows
In its dying breath, Dynasthir beckons. Bestowed upon you is a vast obscure world inviting methodical exploration, skillful combat & profound moments of awe. Push into the unknown & maybe you'll live to tell your tale. The world is dying, will you persist?
Why similar: Souls-like 25.8%, Lore-Rich 17.5%, Surreal 15.5%, Action RPG 14.1%, Open World 12.7%
- #46 BLACK SOULS II
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,523 reviews2025
Dev: Eeny, meeny, miny, moe?Pub: OTAKU Plan
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Despair. Fear, Madness, once again. An original work based on "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Dark Fairy Tale Fantasy x Psychological Horror RPG focusing on the themes of "Exploration of a Mad World" and "Life or Death Combat against Demonbeasts".
Why similar: Souls-like 24.8%, Lovecraftian 19.1%, Funny 17.1%, Cute 14.3%, Psychological Horror 12.5%
- #47 Planet Ü
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hello Quest
Windows
An attractive and shape changing adventure
Why similar: Dark Comedy 26.1%, Emotional 14.3%, Top-Down 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Funny 8.6%
- #48 Keep Me Posted
72% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Blue Monarch Games
Windows
Deliver mail and get comfy in this warm, yet eldritch action-adventure game. Stamp out your foes, help out a friend, and save the forest before it's too late!
Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.9%, Action RPG 17.6%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Top-Down 9.6%, Surreal 8.8%
- #49 Cult Trials: Incarnation
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VODOD GAMES
Windows
As Amelia, you awaken inside a sci-fi cult world poisoned by secrets. With no ammo and nothing but holy water, you face horrors shaped by a divine power gone corrupt. Survive the growing darkness, escape the faithful who hunt you, and uncover a truth that twists everything you thought was real.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 28%, Supernatural 19.1%, Surreal 16.1%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
- #50 The Demons Told Me to Make This Game
68% matchVery Positive99% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Haunted Dude
Windows · Mac
Welcome to Red Hives, a lovely Midwestern town infested with demons. You're a little spirit stuck in a time loop, your only way to interact with the world is by possessing people and whispering into their ears. Explore timelines, solve mysteries, and please, try to keep your hosts alive...
Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.4%, Dark Comedy 18.7%, Lore-Rich 15.3%, Supernatural 14.5%, Hand-drawn 9.1%
- #51 Ink Inside
68% matchVery Positive97% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Blackfield Entertainment LLCPub: Entalto Publishing
Windows
INK INSIDE is a cozy & chaotic story-driven action RPG from ex-Cartoon Network (+ horror) devs! A unique indie cartoon aesthetic adventure with heart, beat-em-up & ball combat, laughably weird items, crazy deep lore, live action cutscenes, human orchestrated soundtrack, handmade assets, and full VO.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.6%, Surreal 15.5%, Action RPG 14.1%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Funny 8.5%
- #52 Orken
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Demagog StudioPub: SIXMOREVODKA
Windows · Mac
When his best friend fails to arrive at their secret meeting place, the young Khar warrior Coltec must leave everything behind to discover the terrible fate that has befallen his best friend in this Action-RPG, inspired by Dark Souls and Dragon's Dogma.
Why similar: Souls-like 28%, Lore-Rich 19.1%, Action RPG 18.9%, Action-Adventure 11%, Atmospheric 9%
- #53 Outergleam
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nevoski Studios
Windows
Explore liminal environments, redeem powerful shadow beings, and restore the astral realms as you become a guardian of the afterlife gates. Dive into the unknown and uncover the secrets of the Outergleam.
Why similar: Supernatural 27.8%, Lore-Rich 19.9%, Emotional 17.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, Exploration 9.7%
- #54 Sepan and the Seven Flasks
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: PicMid
Windows · Linux
Dive into an adventure and exploration game where each mini-game is a challenge to overcome as you progress in your quest: to gather the Seven Flasks of Power.
Why similar: Time Management 20%, Surreal 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Funny 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #55 Scarleth
67% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: evenyth
Windows
You wake from a nightmare to discover that your older sister has been kidnapped. Scarleth is an Action RPG in which you must journey across grasslands, deserts, and mountains, battling fierce enemies in search of your lost sister.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.8%, Action RPG 16%, Open World 15.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Exploration 9.5%
- #56 Rudravati: Curse of Bhankilla
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LeZit Games
Windows
A first-person supernatural horror inspired by the legends of Bhangarh Fort. Explore India’s most haunted place, uncover your brother’s disappearance, and survive the ancient curse that still haunts the ruins.
Why similar: Supernatural 31.9%, Lore-Rich 26%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #57 Woe to the Crown
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Phishbowl Games
Windows
Experience 1192 AD Europe during the chaos of the Holy Crusade. Framed for heinous crimes you did not commit, you must survive England as an outlaw. Master the ways of your new life, build alliances, and find the evidence needed to expose the true criminal and reclaim your life.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 26.5%, Emotional 20.4%, Souls-like 13.8%, Action RPG 12.1%, Story Rich 11%
- #58 Soul Catcher
70% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: TenGu Games ProductionsPub: Rockhopper Labs Ltd
Windows
A Low res horror game 14 years in the making, Soul Catcher has the player take the role of one of six characters who find themselves in a nightmarish remote mountainside trying to save a loved one from a demon worshiping cult. Navigate the mansion, solve the puzzles and evade the horrors that lurk.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.6%, Lore-Rich 16.8%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Emotional 11.6%, Top-Down 9.7%
- #59 The Sacred Acorn
66% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: A Few Dragons
Windows
A cozy souls-lite adventure about a small squirrel embarking on an epic quest to save her tribe from the corruption threatening to destroy their world. Upgrade your magical abilities, battle legendary guardians, and explore a dangerous, enchanted land in this 2D action-adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Top-Down 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #60 Memoria Wake
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Crescendo
Windows · Mac
Parry with precision and fight through shifting, surreal landscapes in this Souls-like action-adventure. When reality turns into a living nightmare, you must ascend through a shattered realm to rescue a missing friend.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.4%, Lore-Rich 17.8%, Surreal 15.5%, Action RPG 13.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%