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An action RPG and spiritual sequel to Demon's Souls (2009) in which the player embodies the Chosen Undead, who is tasked with fulfilling an ancient prophecy by ringing the Bells of Awakening in the dark fantasy setting of Lordran, an open world with intricate areas full of beasts, former humans gone hollow, and magical abominations whom the player must overcome in challenging and unforgiving c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Souls.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Dark, surreal point-and-click text adventure inspired by the poetics of Dark Souls. Guide the Wanderer through ruins and tombs in a purgatorial world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkward.

The kingdom of Frostwynd is dying. A dark necromancer has awakened an ancient dragon, and shadow spreads across the land. You are the last hope - a warrior destined to claim the Shadow Crown and end the curse. A love letter to 80s text adventures like Zork and Colossal Cave. Classic parser gameplay meets modern design: auto-saves, mobile support, rich combat. Explore crypts, decode ciphers, sl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Crown - Frostwynd Chronicles.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

49 Keys is a narrative-focused game that will test your wits and nerves. Peruse the pages of a Lovecraftian tale, interact with maps and solve the puzzles encountered along the way. Trace your master's footsteps to uncover the deepest secrets of the arcane, on a quest brimming with horror and magic. Embark on a Disturbing Journey Alas, I knew not of the extraordinary, bizarre, and gut-ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 49 Keys.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial, non-commercial fan project inspired by The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante and is not affiliated with its creators.The Will and Torment of El Brante is a dark narrative RPG about defying fate in a dying world. In the Blessed Arcnian Empire, order was upheld by blood, fear, and faith in the Twins — the Gods who descended to earth many centuries ago, bringing with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Will and Torment of El Brante.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Death is searching for a successor. To claim his mantle, you must judge the souls of the dead during a surprisingly short, strange and unsettling job interview where every choice shapes the fate of humanity, including your own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ferryman's Trial.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Embark on a thrilling quest to defeat the Demon King and save Trina from the curse of her demon blood. Protect her from those who seek to corrupt and steal her from you. Conquer dungeons, battle dangerous foes, and master unique Synthesis skills in this intense adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Priestess: My Sister's Demonic Bloodline.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

79% User Score Based on 96 reviews

An ill-fated hiking trip into the Black Forest spirals into a chilling fight for survival in this interactive horror adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart of the Forest.

When language itself is under threat, one detective steps up to stop the madness. When eccentric scientist Professor Santusov reaches out in panic, it’s not just about some fancy time machine. His real invention, the Speakbreaker, can rewire the human brain to erase all languages—except Russian. And someone’s planning to use it. To stop this linguistic apocalypse, our detective must travel across… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Guard - The Red Menace.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

80% User Score Based on 252 reviews

Long-long time ago the world was created out of an egg-shell by a god named Yen. In the murky depths of the endless ocean the Lower World was born. The Middle World was made for the men to dwell, and the Upper World was were the ancient gods would reside. Multitude of spirits dwells among the layers of creation, guarding their secrets in the dark. Embark on a journey through all the worlds of anci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mooseman.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

67% User Score Based on 9 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Tales of the Black Death is a choice driven interactive fiction plague survival story that pins your morality against your survival. The game is a three-part series set in the Middle Ages during the plague that spread from Italy to France and finally reached England. In Tales of the Black Death, you play as Baldasar, a young Italian boy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Black Death.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 1,450 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

A fusion of card-based RPGs and Adventure games, “Black Book” is a haunting tale of a young sorceress, who gave her life to serve the dark forces. Dive into the cold, yet alluring world of folk tales - and uncover the secrets that hide in the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Book.

Survive the collapse of reality in a dark fantasy turn-based RPG where worlds collide and planar rifts unleash ancient horrors. Explore frozen seas, ruined kingdoms, and corrupted realms while gathering powerful souls to restore or destroy the Veil between worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rift of Legendary Souls.

Ex Libris is a library-crawling RPG adventure set in a 16th century monastery, inspired by the writings of Umberto Eco, Francois Rabelais, and Clark Ashton Smith. Built using FromSoft's Sword of Moonlight RPG toolkit (based on the King's Field engine), Ex Libris is a unique retro literary adventure. Explore the monastery and its ruins, learn ancient tongues, uncover lost texts, and unravel the st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ex Libris.

The Lighthouse of Black SaltLong ago, the lighthouse was built not to guide ships — but to bind something beneath the sea. Now the light has gone dark. The binding has weakened. The Lighthouse of Black Salt is a dark fantasy interactive novel inspired by classic gamebooks in the style of Fighting Fantasy. Each run is a self-contained descent into a cursed coastal town and the dead lighthouse a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lighthouse of Black Salt.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

The Story Death Realm is a brand new action - adventure RPG brought to you by PEPOLA . Death Realm has a Gothic Dark Fantasy, dungeon crawling universe. Where you face tough and fearsome foes throughout your journey. Get ready to experience a Journey of Despair; of a Knight, who once was known as a force to be reckoned with, now reclaiming his power who will face the strongest elite demons from th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEATH REALM.

This game supports Japanese only.Fan localizations are welcome.*No permission or confirmation is required for localization, but if you contact us after completion, we will introduce it to you. Liz, a boy living as a noble lady for the sake of a political marriage, harbors an unrequited love for the maid Nymph.On the day before the wedding, he wishes for happiness with Nymph upon the “black rose … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to イツワリの令嬢少年.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

92% User Score Based on 104 reviews

Once you open this book, you are no longer just a reader. A "reading-style" fantasy adventure in the spirit of The NeverEnding Story — handcrafted over six years by a 30-year veteran from Vanillaware. 100% handmade, from the first page to the last. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics

80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Game + Soundtrack Bundle available now! All Along The Moss-Clad Copse Taking place near the end of the 15th century in medieval Pomerania, Unterholz invites players to an alternate version of our own reality. Explore the murky corners and abandoned ruins of an isolated enclave in the middle of a dark swamp. Unveil the truth behind the disappearance of its doomed denizens on a psychological journe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unterholz.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability

98% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Control history in Decade - a groundbreaking indie adventure. Explore an alternate past. Discover how its ideas develop, distort, and disappear. Seed new movements, destroy others. Subvert the rise and fall of empires, art, ideologies, and individuals in this experimental narrative game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decade.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

95% User Score Based on 612 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

A slice-of-life adventure about childhood, community, and soccer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to despelote.

Black Equation is a dark fantasy interactive book — a text-based narrative game where every word matters, and every silence has meaning. This story was written during a period of deep depression, not as a product, but as a way to stay connected to the world. When social networks felt empty and unreachable, writing became the only language left — a way to speak honestly, quietly, and without mas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Equation.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

If you would like the English version, please add it to your wishlist. Immerse yourself in a world of bittersweet romance! Experience a young girl's tale of pure love, brought to life through stunning visuals and endearing characters. This poignant story will captivate your heart and leave a lasting impression. ●Story "--I'm not human. They call me a devil." The story begins wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Putrika 1st.cut:The Reason She Must Perish.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Play as a witch living in secret among villagers in this hand-drawn narrative puzzle adventure. An attempt to change fate traps her in a time loop. Help the witch and her cat escape without getting caught by the inquisition. Your choices shape the outcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexed Time.

Escape from Hadrian’s Wall, where history and destiny collide! 402 A. D. Britannia, the waning years of the Roman Empire. Delve into the depths in this VR puzzle adventure as a nameless prisoner held in the fortress of Hadrian’s Wall. A chance encounter offers salvation and peril alike as you come to the aid of a mother and her infant son, whose fates are entwined with destiny. Take on the mantle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Hadrian's Wall.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Romantic, fantastical, and eerie, Zero-Sum Heart is a coming-of-age story about love. Enter a magical boarding school on our protagonist's eighteenth birthday as she makes a monumental decision and derails her life. A ritual sacrifice got her everything she ever wanted: an adoring crowd (faceless), a newfound power (dangerous), and a whirlwind romance (one-sided). But without a heart i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero-Sum Heart.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

94% User Score Based on 878 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 6 reviews

Vampire Therapist is a narrative adventure in the vein (get it) of What We Do in the Shadows, the horror works of Mel Brooks, Monty Python, and Horrible Histories where you play as a reformed bloodsucker helping other vampires find inner peace. Take on the role of Sam, a former rootin’, tootin’ Wild West gunslinger who escaped his day-to-day of murder and mayhem and realized, after a hundred years… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire Therapist.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

The people of the Omega Empire suffer under the oppressive rule of Emperor Duke—but a beautiful, dark-haired woman, sword in hand, has risen up to assassinate oppressors until the people are free! Marauder of Dystopia: The Weakest Go To The Wall is a doujin RPG from ONEONE1 featuring animated battles and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marauder of Dystopia: The weakest go to the wall.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

79% User Score Based on 602 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

Create your own epic saga of conflict, mythology and community! Rule your own clan, take important strategic decisions, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Dragon Pass.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

92% User Score Based on 286 reviews

Take a peek into the haunting and mysterious world of Slavic mythos in Black Book: Prologue - a vital chapter in the story of Vasilisa, a young sorceress. Travel across the rural countryside as you aid commonfolk and battle evil forces, using a card-based combat system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Book: Prologue.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

You play a wizard in this interactive novel set in a medieval fantasy world. Stay alive, manage your spell power, find treasure, and smite evil. Wizard's Choice is a series of RPG interactive novels that will engross you in a story while allowing you to make the decisions that will determine your fate. The game includes the complete story of Wizard's Choice in 6 chapters. No additional purchase. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DnD Adventure: Wizard's Choice.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Lady Ligeia, the legendary and magnificent witch, welcome to the House of Usher. Roderick Usher is scheming to resurrect the wicked witch Lenore. We are in dire need of your great Machina magic. Please save us. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACK WITCHCRAFT.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

89% User Score Based on 300 reviews

Guard Duty is a comedy adventure about love, loss and the end of the world. Experience an unforgettable story spanning across two radically different time periods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guard Duty.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Choice-based RPG in a dark fantasy world. Apollyon is narrative-driven, and features occult magic, spirit summoning, a deep universe, playable characters, and story progression alone or in multiplayer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apollyon: River of Life.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

93% User Score Based on 283 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 5 reviews

Attentat 1942 is a historically-accurate adventure about World War 2. Face moral dilemmas and existential struggles as you uncover the troubled past of your family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Attentat 1942.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

79% User Score Based on 4,338 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Age of Decadence.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

90% User Score Based on 4,546 reviews

A narrative-driven RPG set in a gritty world where a person's Lot is determined at birth, while the gods are real and preside over the fates of men. Set out on a lifelong journey and carve out your own destiny. Will you become a judge, an inquisitor, or conspire against the old order? You decide! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante.

The idea for Legends of Kijenor came up when D&Ding with some buddies of mine. Their story and the world that they were placed in was a perfect set up for a video game or animation as all great stories are.  This story in particular follows the path of a ranger named Rokai, a proud member of the minor noble house of Belvont; joining up with the adventurer's guild in hopes to bring his family name … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Kijenor.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

49% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

Guide Elden on a mission across a blighted land to save their mother from ancient horrors. Engage in brutal, technical, combat and master eldritch magics as you walk the Forgotten Path. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elden: Path of the Forgotten.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

95% User Score Based on 132 reviews

A hybrid of adventure game and classic grid-based dungeon crawler, set in the medieval Czech town of Jilemnice and its hilly surroundings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LEGIE.

A third-person medieval fantasy action RPGMedieval Fantasy Origins is a single-player third-person action role-playing game focused on exploration, combat, and level progression across a group of heroes. Its design aims for a handcrafted and direct experience, an indie project that seeks to recover the essence of medieval fantasy and its European roots. Classic medieval fantasy: inspired by medi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Fantasy Origins.

In the age of Enlightenment, Damien, husband and father, is returning to his home village of Blackmill after receiving a letter from his wife. Upon arrival he discovers that everything seems... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seek: Light Through Darkness.

Wrath of Skeletar: Last Breath is a dark fantasy pixel-art action game in which you take on hordes of undead, powerful bosses, and an ancient corruption consuming an entire kingdom. Skeletar has fallen — but he did not truly die. From his ruin, something far worse has risen. Ventudare is collapsing under death, madness, and the influence of Vitoel, an ancient force that twists the land and all li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wrath of Skeletar: Last Breath.

In Short"Fate is not a line" is a visual novel game and narrative-driven game where gameplay focuses on making meaningful choices that shape the story. With over 40 decision points, your choices influence character fates, unlock new paths, and lead to one of 25+ unique endings. The game is highly replayable, featuring branching storylines, multiple playable characters, and the Rashomon … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate is not a line.

You Alone Can Defeat Evil is a gripping and challenging 2D top-down action-adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Alone Can Defeat Evil.

Verfall: A Dark and Strategic RPGThe world of Verfall is in ruins. The "Servants of Corrosion" have been unleashed, and now it's a race against time to save what remains. Heroes marked by the "Mark" carry the burden of a curse and must unite, facing the challenge with the few resources available. Traditional power-ups are not an option — every battle must be fought with what yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verfall.

In this text-based, choice-driven RPG, you step into the role of an apprentice magician in a realm on the brink of a tumultuous period. The game centers on the island of Ragulon, a land divided by cultural tension and impending threats. Players will be challenged to navigate complex social structures, balancing between the obligations of their native culture and the demands of the dominant regi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Theurgic.

A dark atmospheric test that asks you to see things in new ways, including the experience of playing itself. In this love letter to flash horror, explore 60 ending permutations and reactivity to your answers, as the game not only allows but implores you to play and break it how you see fit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gnosis.

Blood Bay: Card History – This is a fairy tale ballad in the genre of card games.In ancient times, when dragons burned villages, and pirates - ships ... When unconquered magic wandered the earth and the life of every person hung by a thread ... There was at that time a kingdom called the Archipelago, because it stood on a handful of islands in the Shark Sea . Difficult times overtook the kingdom a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Bay: Card History.

Aunewyth is a text-based game with a focus on narration and decision making. It features a short yet versatile storyline that reveals itself according to the choices you make. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aunewyth.