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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 12 that fit the “Horror” 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 horror setting like Cryptmaster

12 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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#5Atomic HeartClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 48KIGDB72· 4OC74· 141

Year 2023Dev Mundfish · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: setting and visuals.

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#6Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 213KRAWG👍 65%· 444MC77IGDB77· 11OC76· 184

Year 2022Dev Techland · Techland PublishingPlaytime ~23hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Dying Light 2 brings to life a unique post-apocalyptic vision of the Modern Dark Ages - a brutal, bleak and unforgiving reality where you are as likely to perish at the hand of a human as you are by the infected.

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

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

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Steam Epic Xbox

#7GroundedClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeHorrorExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 94KIGDB78· 5OC82· 58

Year 2022Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

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

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#8ChernobyliteClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 15KIGDB76· 3OC76· 104

Year 2021Dev The Farm 51 · All In! GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, deep simulation and shooter, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Genre100Tone71Visuals49Setting39Combat35Game mode35

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHorrorLootFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 57%· 2.3KIGDB70· 2

Year 2007Dev Flagship Studios · HanbitSoftOn PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: setting and combat.

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

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

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#10Persona 2: Eternal PunishmentClosest on combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeHorrorThird Person

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Shared with Cryptmaster: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting cyberpunk, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: visuals.

It predates Cryptmaster by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Dead Island: Riptide

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeHorrorExplorationFirst Person

IGDB64· 11

Year 2013Dev Techland · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: tone and progression.

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

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#12Dead Island

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloHorrorFirst PersonMultiplayerCo-op

IGDB70· 8

Year 2011Dev Techland · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and horror setting

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Cryptmaster: tone and progression.

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

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