5 Dark games like Crawl that you should try

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We filtered the 12 games similar to Crawl down to the 5 that fit the “Dark” category. The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+, Boneraiser Minions and Vampire Survivors top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Crawl.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

The best dark games like Crawl

5 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Crawl. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

iRank76

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDarkProceduralHorrorFantasyExplorationLootIsometricPixel Art2D

Steam👍 69%· 7.0KIGDB83· 3OC82· 21

Year 2017Dev Edmund McMillen · Nicalis, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, shooter and horror tension, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloOfflineCo-opMeleeDarkProceduralFantasyPixel Art2DIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 5.3K

Year 2022Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping horror setting

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloOfflineCo-opMeleeDarkProceduralFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 98%· 262KRAWG👍 89%· 792OC88· 49

Year 2022Dev ponclePlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping horror setting

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#4Avencast: Rise of the Mage

iRank50

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeDarkProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 69%· 716RAWG👍 6%· 47MC68IGDB53· 2

Year 2010Dev ClockStone Studios · Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping horror setting

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeDarkProceduralFantasyPixel ArtIsometric2D

Steam👍 96%· 31KRAWG👍 87%· 53IGDB90· 2OC84· 16

Dev Chasing CarrotsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping horror setting

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