Games Like Yaga

Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.

Why similar: Mythology 32.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Action RPG 12.4%, Story Rich 9.6%, Choices Matter 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dark, atmospheric retelling of Slavic myths with a focus on archery and moral choices that echo the themes of Yaga.

“Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress. Fight evil forces in card-based battles and explore the world, where humans live alongside mythological creatures.

Why similar: Mythology 40.6%, Dark Fantasy 22.1%, Choices Matter 14.4%, RPG 11.8%, Story Rich 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game is deeply rooted in Slavic mythology and folklore, featuring a narrative-heavy experience that mirrors the cultural atmosphere of Yaga.

Can a flat world resting on the backs of three demon bears live in peace? Of course not! Immerse yourself in the universe of the dark Slavic legends, explore the characters' stories and make difficult choices that affect the course of events. Bayun the Cat will help you. If you're lucky, that is.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 36.8%, Multiple Endings 22.4%, Choices Matter 22.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%, 2D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven game that leans heavily into Slavic folklore and branching choices, providing a similar story-rich experience.

When an occult German WW2 division releases an ancient curse upon the world, a supernatural problem is going to require a supernatural solution. Take control of two playable heroes as they embark on a comedic, alternate-history adventure with a truly original story (99.9999% guaranteed).

Why similar: Comedy 35.7%, Story Rich 22.4%, Funny 13%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the quirky, dark humor and folklore-adjacent storytelling found in Yaga's narrative.

Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.6%, Action RPG 23.5%, RPG 15.5%, Story Rich 12.9%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG combines a strong narrative focus with family-centric mythology and satisfying, fast-paced combat.

Ash of Gods: Redemption is a turn-based RPG that combines tactical combat, CCG elements, and a constantly evolving story in which no one is safe from death, including the main characters.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.7%, Multiple Endings 16.5%, Choices Matter 15.9%, RPG 14.8%, Story Rich 14%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a dark, Slavic-inspired fantasy world where player choices significantly impact the narrative outcome.

Evil Wizard is a humor-filled action RPG that puts you in the shoes of a former Final Boss. Rise from defeat, rediscover long lost powers, and fight to reclaim your castle from an army of so-called heroes.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action RPG 17%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Funny 12%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It balances action-RPG mechanics with a humorous, story-rich approach that feels very similar to Ivan's journey.

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 25.9%, Supernatural 19.3%, RPG 16%, Action 8.6%, Choices Matter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that captures the retro, challenging, and atmospheric spirit of classic adventure games.

Become a rogue in a fantasy action adventure game filled with absurd humor. Go on a quest to kill the dragon - and realize this is only the beginning. Learn spells from a wizard and brawling from an orc. Save the kingdom, destroy a ring, fight a monstrous beaver!

Why similar: Comedy 24.9%, Funny 22.7%, Story Rich 15.7%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the comedic, self-aware side of fantasy tropes, matching the funny tone of Yaga.

Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands.

Why similar: Soundtrack 35.8% ★, Action RPG 18.2%, RPG 11.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique action-adventure title with a distinct, surreal atmosphere and a focus on unconventional combat.

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: Mythology 26.8%, Action RPG 13.9%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9%, RPG 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This RPG focuses on Slavic mythology and exploration, providing a world centered on ancient folklore.

The Serpent Rogue is a botanical action-adventure game set in a medieval fantasy world. Master the art of alchemy, explore forgotten lands, tame wild beasts and protect the realm from impending disaster. You will craft, brew, boil, & concoct potions all in your stead to defeat an ominous danger!

Why similar: Action RPG 33.5%, RPG 17.9%, Story Rich 14.7%, Exploration 11.7%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures a similar sense of dark, mysterious exploration and alchemy within a folklore-inspired world.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.8%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, Action RPG 19%, RPG 10.7%, Exploration 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric action-adventure game with a dark, whimsical tone and tight combat mechanics.

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Soundtrack 35.1% ★, Action RPG 17%, Comedy 9.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, RPG 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a beautiful, story-rich adventure with action-RPG elements and a charming, atmospheric world.

Made by one person, an open world adventure game filled with silly characters and terrible secrets. Explore the woods, find hidden paths, hack and slash through strange monsters, and try very, very hard not to break reality. Or don't. You do you.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.2%, Comedy 15.8%, Action RPG 13.5%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Choices Matter 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A comedy-focused exploration game that prioritizes player choice and a lighthearted, story-rich narrative.

Bosorka is an exciting action roguelike where a young witch saves the world from insidious and cruel demons. Combine runes, master a variety of brooms, and try all possible and impossible spells until you gain enough power to fight evil.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 63.5%, Action 31.1%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized action-roguelike that features a witch protagonist and fantasy elements reminiscent of Yaga's aesthetic.

Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.

Why similar: Choices Matter 43.5%, Story Rich 33.1%, RPG 20.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at procedural storytelling and fantasy world-building, making every playthrough feel like a unique folk tale.

Bogatyr is a third-person action RPG set in a fantasy setting of Ancient Russia. The main character-a great warrior who returned from a ten-year war on the Southern Borders finds his native land in desolation. The hero will have to deal with what happened in the district, participate in the Civil War and defeat the Ancient evil.

Why similar: Mythology 28%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action RPG 17.9%, RPG 10.1%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct take on Slavic heroic legends, focusing on hack-and-slash combat and adventure.

Viking Vengeance is a God-Worshiping Rogue-lite Dungeon Crawler ARPG set in a historical fiction world. You play as a Templar with pagan origins who rediscovers his roots and learns to wield the powers of the Norse Gods in his quest to change the destiny of his people and stop Ragnarok.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.7%, Action RPG 18.2%, Mythology 16.1%, RPG 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that utilizes mythology as a core mechanic, similar to the way Yaga uses Slavic legends.

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 34.9%, RPG 19.9%, Story Rich 15%, Action RPG 11.9%, Exploration 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A weird, atmospheric dark fantasy RPG that prioritizes exploration and narrative mystery.

Build and manage a medieval graveyard while facing ethical dilemmas and making questionable decisions. Welcome to Graveyard Keeper, the most inaccurate medieval cemetery sim of the year.

Why similar: RPG 53.6%, Story Rich 17.6%, Adventure 12.9%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a dark, humorous take on medieval fantasy management that shares Yaga's cynical charm.

Folk Hero is an action-slasher with rogue-lite elements set in the world of Slavic fantasy. Explore the ever-changing island, find treasures, combine weapons and artifacts to defeat mythical enemies. Challenge your skills! One life, one try.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.3%, Action RPG 21.4%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Multiple Endings 11.8%, RPG 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that draws inspiration from Slavic folklore, focusing on fast-paced combat.

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 39.5%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 10%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-adventure game that emphasizes mystery and atmospheric combat in a gritty fantasy setting.

Stray Blade is an action-adventure where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37%, Action RPG 19.4%, Comedy 17.4%, Exploration 12.1%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and combat in a fantasy world, emphasizing the action-adventure aspects of the genre.

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 29%, Action RPG 24.4%, Dark Fantasy 22.3%, RPG 10.3%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that emphasizes loot and action-RPG progression in a dark, atmospheric setting.

A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...

Why similar: RPG 25.8%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Story Rich 11.6%, Multiple Endings 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a cornerstone of Slavic-inspired fantasy gaming, offering a deep, story-rich experience with complex moral choices.

Enter a world of Slavic myth and medieval adventure. As a young bogatyr, journey to the Thrice-Nine Kingdom, challenge Koschei the Deathless, and save your immortal soul in Bylina – an epic action-adventure rooted in Slavic folklore, with a heavy focus on skill-based combat.

Why similar: Mythology 29.9%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action RPG 15.6%, Comedy 9.3%, Story Rich 6.2%

An adventure game based on the Russian folktale "Vasilisa the Beautiful". A scary story about the journey to the mistress of the forbidden forest for magical powers.

Why similar: Mythology 47.1%, Dark Fantasy 25.4%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Adventure 7.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.1%, Funny 23%, Comedy 20%, Action 8.5%, 2D 6.7%

An action-adventure RPG with exploration, crafting, combat, and rhythm games. While everyone around you can summon and control their own mighty spirit animal, yours somehow ended up being… a duck?

Why similar: Action RPG 21.2%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Funny 14.9%, Mythology 12.1%, RPG 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that blends funny, quirky humor with exploration and RPG elements.

Unlucky Seven will take you on a space walk and tell you a story about love, hate, and craving for human flesh.

Why similar: Choices Matter 22.8%, Funny 21.4%, Story Rich 19.5%, Comedy 17.1%, Multiple Endings 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich indie game where choices matter, capturing the narrative focus of Yaga's quest system.

Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!

Why similar: Action RPG 32.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Story Rich 12.6%, RPG 9.9%, Atmospheric 7.3%

A bitter RPG where every enemy has their own unique minigame, and where there are two sides to every soul: Main and Invert!

Why similar: Soundtrack 44.7% ★, Multiple Endings 11.5%, Choices Matter 11.2%, RPG 9.1%, Story Rich 9.1%

Enter the world ripe with magic and monsters. Become the Black Swordsman and slay thousands of enemies in an epic action RPG!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.2%, Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action RPG 18.5%, RPG 12.9%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that captures the side-scrolling combat and atmospheric storytelling of Yaga.

Level up the magical assistant doll Vasilisa the Beautiful from the famous fairy tale, who fights evil spirits at night, so that later the path to Baba Yaga will be easier!

Why similar: Mythology 40.9%, Exploration 13.9%, Action 12.9%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Adventure 11.4%

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 40.7%, Story Rich 14.2%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Action 10.5%, Exploration 9.6%

Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.4%, Multiple Endings 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Story Rich 13.6%, Action 6.6%

Moroi is a grimdark fairytale with an even darker sense of humor. Experience frantic combat, perplexing puzzles, and a twisting narrative anchored by a bizarre cast of characters. Can you break free from eternal madness?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.7%, Dark Fantasy 22.1%, Story Rich 12%, Adventure 11.3%, Action 10.2%

A dark metroidvania where your shaman drum is the only weapon against the Abyss. The music of the ancients becomes your blade, and every battle is a ritual on the edge of death.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, RPG 15.8%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Story Rich 14%

Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.

Why similar: Mythology 28.1%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Action RPG 15.7%, RPG 8%

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: Action RPG 24.4%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, RPG 15.1%, Comedy 10%, Exploration 7.6%

Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!

Why similar: Soundtrack 38% ★, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Mythology 14.4%, Atmospheric 7.5%

In this 2D fantasy game you play a role of a blacksmith who literally handcrafts weapons, shields, armor, magic staffs and many other marvellous items.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 22.8%, Dark Fantasy 21.9%, Story Rich 20.9%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Adventure 11.5%

Multi-Character Metroidvania Style Action RPG Featuring PermaDeath!! Switch at anytime between characters in a quest to stop The Dark Prince Rhigor from using the Ethi to unleash The Darkness on the realm.

Why similar: Action RPG 16.6%, Multiple Endings 14.8%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, RPG 14.2%, Comedy 8.6%

Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.

Why similar: Soundtrack 34.4% ★, Supernatural 14.6%, Action RPG 12.3%, Hack and Slash 12%, Story Rich 7.4%

Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.

Why similar: Mythology 27.2%, Dark Fantasy 24.7%, Action RPG 22.3%, RPG 10.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.

Why similar: Action RPG 24.7%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Story Rich 13.2%, RPG 11.9%, Action 7%

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: Mythology 39.1%, Supernatural 20.2%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Story Rich 8%

AN UNCONVENTIONAL ARPG where you battle enemies through musical encounters while being accompanied by a raven who promises to retrieve your voice if you slay the mighty Mind Dragon!🎵

Why similar: Comedy 17.7%, Choices Matter 17.1%, Funny 16.8%, RPG 14.2%, Story Rich 14.1%

Play through loads of hand-crafted fast-paced microgames based on horror tropes, explore the world of the afterlife and help the skelebros live their death to the fullest.

Why similar: RPG 23.6%, Comedy 22.3%, Funny 19.2%, Story Rich 13.6%, Exploration 13.3%

Laugh in the face of death in this hauntingly humorous comedy adventure about a wayward soul trying to make it back to the land of the living. Engage in bullet-hell lite battles, solve puzzles, and communicate with the dead as you navigate this “colorful” world. Death is just the beginning.

Why similar: Action RPG 26.2%, Comedy 22.6%, Funny 12.5%, RPG 11.9%, Story Rich 6.8%

YAR: Forgotten Throne is a story-driven open-world RPG. Choose the path of a Warrior, Volkhv, or Archer, and journey to the lands of Borea to uncover what is poisoning the forests and wildlife with darkness.

Why similar: Mythology 30.8%, Action RPG 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Choices Matter 13%, RPG 7%

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: Mythology 29.6%, Action RPG 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 19%, RPG 12.1%, Exploration 6.8%

An explosive mix of action and mystery, seasoned with black humor and a sinister atmosphere. Journey into Hell alongside a brave boy named Blizzy and defeat Evil itself. Save the world and become a hero. But at what cost?

Why similar: Story Rich 32.4%, Atmospheric 28%, Adventure 20.9%, 2D 13%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Claymation action adventure in an odd world of talking pumpkins, blue trees and stuff like that.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action RPG 13.9%, RPG 13.6%, Funny 11.1%, Choices Matter 8.5%

Explore locations, fight with different enemies and bosses, communicate with residents, complete their tasks. Play as a village streamer from Russia named Valakas. All this adventure takes place in the beautiful far reaches of Russia.

Why similar: Comedy 33.6%, Action 20.4%, Atmospheric 17.8%, Adventure 16.4%, Story Rich 11.8%

Moscow: somewhere in the near future. The city and perhaps the Earth's surface has turned into a radioactive ash. Those who decided that they could not exist in such conditions began to live under the ground.

Why similar: Story Rich 35.9%, RPG 19.7%, Atmospheric 19%, Adventure 11.9%, 2D 5.6%

An innovative third-person action RPG where you can choose traditional weapons to fight monsters fairly, or activate cheats like godly powers. The unique voice-controlled gear system lets you summon spells or enhance yourself. This is definitely an adventure you've never experienced before!

Why similar: RPG 28.9%, Action RPG 22.3%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%

A fantasy pixel-style Metroidvania roguelike game. The amnesiac witch picks up her reliable broom and embarks on a journey with Elf companions to defeat the Villain and regain their homeland, unveil the conspiracy. Through the magic mirror, break the 4th wall and find the truth!

Why similar: RPG 41.3%, Multiple Endings 22.6%, Story Rich 18.2%, 2D 9.9%, Adventure 6%