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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Cryptmaster down to the 25 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Arx Fatalis, Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Cryptmaster.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Cryptmaster

25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Cryptmaster. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Arx FatalisClosest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyHorrorExplorationLootFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 2.5KRAWG👍 79%· 171MC77IGDB78· 2

Year 2002Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. The game mixes intelligent story with immersive and actual medieval surroundings. Arx Fatalis allows the player to feel that all his actions have a direct consequence on those around him.

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: combat and visuals.

It predates Cryptmaster by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyHorrorLootFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 21KIGDB80· 8OC77· 45

Year 2015Dev FatsharkOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: game mode and visuals.

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

It predates Cryptmaster by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Warhammer 40,000: DarktideClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHorrorFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 71%· 132KIGDB78· 5OC75· 80

Year 2022Dev FatsharkOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: progression and game mode.

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

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#4Persona 2: Innocent Sin

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeHorrorFantasyFirst Person

IGDB70· 4

Year 1999Dev Atlus

✓ Like Cryptmaster, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals.

It predates Cryptmaster by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Legend of GrimrockClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationLootFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 6.7KRAWG👍 75%· 298MC82IGDB75· 3

Year 2012Dev Almost Human GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

For all your misdeeds, you are sentenced to die at the top of Mount Grimrock. No one ever returned from this gruesome prison alive, but you can try and be the first to escape. On the inside, Mount Grimrock is full of dungeons that can allow the prisoners to slowly descend to the earth level.

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals.

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

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#6Legend of Grimrock 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationLootFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 4.0KIGDB88· 2

Year 2014Dev Almost Human Ltd.On Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: combat and visuals.

It predates Cryptmaster by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#7AvowedClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationFirst PersonThird Person3D

Steam👍 77%· 12KIGDB85· 5OC80· 200

Year 2025Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: combat and progression.

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

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#8Dragon Age IIClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 7.4KIGDB76· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Like Cryptmaster, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals and progression.

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

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#9Might & Magic X - Legacy

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLootFirst Person

Steam👍 66%· 3.4KRAWG👍 44%· 62MC70IGDB70· 2

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

After a decade, a Might & Magic® RPG is back with both the unique core formula and a new set of improved and fine-tuned features. The best RPG of its class!

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals.

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

It predates Cryptmaster by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10WARTILE

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasy3D

Steam👍 75%· 711IGDB60· 1OC72· 22

Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Deck13Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Cryptmaster: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and setting medieval, while skipping horror tension

A miniature Universe coming to life Experience a living, breathing tabletop video game that invites the player into a Viking fantasy universe inspired by Norse mythology. Fresh and innovative combat system Wartile is a cool down based game that keeps the action going, but still leaves you just enough time to plan your next move or play a figurine ability or special power card.

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: setting and visuals.

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

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#11Dragon Age: The Veilguard

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 68%· 44KIGDB91· 7OC80· 155

Year 2024Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Cryptmaster, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat magic and skill tree progression, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: progression and visuals.

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationLootThird Person

IGDB86· 16

Year 2012Dev Vigil Games · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like Cryptmaster, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals.

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

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#13Dragon Age: Origins

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB90· 10

Year 2009Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Cryptmaster, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals and progression.

It predates Cryptmaster by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Persona 4

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB93· 4

Year 2008Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Cryptmaster, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals and setting.

It predates Cryptmaster by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Heavenly Sword

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB88· 4

Year 2007Dev Ninja Theory · Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals.

It predates Cryptmaster by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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