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We filtered the 50 games similar to Bellwright down to the 14 that fit the “Dark” category. State of Decay 2, Dead Rising 2 and Dead Rising 4 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bellwright.

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The best dark games like Bellwright

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bellwright. Each one has been evaluated across 20 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1State of Decay 2Closest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationBase BuildingThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 68KIGDB67· 12OC69· 130

Year 2018Dev Undead Labs · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, horror tension and roguelike runs, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 8.7KIGDB81· 9

Year 2010Dev Blue Castle Games · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Bellwright.

It predates Bellwright by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Dead Rising 4Closest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 57%· 8.3KIGDB77· 19OC72· 111

Year 2016Dev Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, Inc. · CapcomOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Bellwright.

It predates Bellwright by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Ryse: Son of RomeClosest on combat

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalDarkOpen WorldHistoricalMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 44KIGDB66· 13OC64· 77

Year 2013Dev Crytek Frankfurt · Deep SilverOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: progression and tone.

It predates Bellwright by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5The Haunted: Hells ReachClosest on visuals

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Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMeleeDark3DThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 765RAWG👍 25%· 20MC51

Year 2011Dev KTX Software · ValuSoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

All Hell Has Broken Loose!!! The Haunted is a fast paced third person action horror game that focuses on delivering an intense multiplayer experience. Your goal is to liberate cursed places and survive the assault from the minions of Hell.

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting and combat.

It predates Bellwright by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUTClosest on world

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 91KRAWG👍 95%· 327IGDB92· 10OC87· 134

Year 2021Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Explore the brand new Iki Island, plus PS5-specific enhancements like DualSense haptic feedback, Japanese lip sync, and more.

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: tone and progression.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloOnlineMultiplayerMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 25KIGDB68· 6OC68· 168

Year 2022Dev WB Games Montréal · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: progression and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Bellwright.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 3.9KIGDB73· 16OC75· 81

Year 2016Dev Omega Force · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting and progression.

It predates Bellwright by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldMedievalExplorationCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 64%· 7.0KRAWG👍 37%· 267MC76IGDB69· 6

Year 2010Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Updated HD Version 2.03 (July 2017) A breathtaking journey into Antaloor's past. After the downfall of Aziraal, God of Fire, the Dark Lord Gandohar has nearly achieved his objective to disrupt the balance between the elements. Dark magic surges into the land to fill the void.

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: tone and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Bellwright.

It predates Bellwright by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 55%· 5.9KIGDB74· 5OC72· 107

Year 2022Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Bellwright.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14

Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Bellwright.

It predates Bellwright by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 4.2KIGDB88· 6OC79· 99

Year 2022Dev INTERIOR/NIGHT · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: tone.

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Steam GOG Epic

#13Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeDarkThird Person3D

Steam👍 87%· 2.5KIGDB63· 4OC57· 23

Year 2005Dev Wideload Games · Aspyr MediaOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and horror setting, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting.

It predates Bellwright by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#14Deadpool

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13

Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: game mode.

It predates Bellwright by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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