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We filtered the 40 games similar to Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition down to the 8 that fit the “Dark” category. Reventure, Ori and the Blind Forest and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best dark games like Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition. 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.

#1Reventure

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 95%· 9.8KRAWG👍 82%· 64MC84

Year 2019Dev PixelattoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

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#2Ori and the Blind Forest

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty, while skipping action RPG combat

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#3Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 1.9KRAWG👍 82%· 243MC91

Year 1999Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · SEGA

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, horror setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: shooter, precision platforming and horror tension, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam GOG Epic

#5Carrion

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, horror tension and punishing difficulty, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 94%· 52KIGDB62· 11OC67· 67

Year 2017Dev Videocult · Adult Swim GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, precision platforming and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloDarkFantasyExplorationHorror

Year 1987Dev Konami

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, horror setting and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

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#8Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeDarkExplorationRanged

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 26%· 297MC64IGDB74· 6

Year 2012Dev Arkedo Studio · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, ranged combat and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

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