What is the best game similar to Demon's Mirror?

The closest game to Demon's Mirror is Loop Hero, scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and card game strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Demon's Mirror?

The three closest games to Demon's Mirror are: 1. Loop Hero (78/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Derelict Star (83/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Darkest Dungeon® (73/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Demon's Mirror's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 14 dimensions.

Is Derelict Star similar to Demon's Mirror?

Yes, very much so — Derelict Star scores 83/100 similarity to Demon's Mirror. They share 12 attributes, including deep RPG systems and card game strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Demon's Mirror?

The best RPG games similar to Demon's Mirror are Loop Hero, Derelict Star, Darkest Dungeon® and Shadowhand: RPG Card Game. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Demon's Mirror attributes like deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and card game strategy.

How is similarity to Demon's Mirror calculated?

We compare Demon's Mirror against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Demon's Mirror experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

Demon's Mirror is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and procedural generation in quite the same way. We compared Demon's Mirror against over 6,700 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 37 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Loop Hero, Derelict Star and Darkest Dungeon® lead the list, with Loop Hero reaching a 78/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Demon's Mirror special.

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Top games similar to Demon's Mirror

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Demon's Mirror. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Loop HeroClosest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralFantasy2D

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85

Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and card game strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and resource management, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Demon's Mirror: progression and visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Derelict StarClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot2D

Steam👍 74%· 2.9KRAWG👍 44%· 62

Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

In a grim dystopian future, where mankind has scattered across the galaxy and the human society has split into two distinct classes, you are a poor stateless outcast forced to live off scraps from derelict alien stations and ships in the outer space, yet you dream of becoming a privileged citizen…

Where it drifts furthest from Demon's Mirror: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Demon's Mirror.

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SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot2D

Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80

Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping card game strategy

Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.

Where it drifts furthest from Demon's Mirror: tone and setting.

It predates Demon's Mirror by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyLoot2D

Steam👍 82%· 825IGDB65· 2

Dev Grey Alien Games · Positech GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

RIDE WITH SHADOWHANDShadowhand is a strategic RPG card game. Duel powerful enemies with unique solitaire-style turn-based combat. Build mini-decks and equip your character strategically to sneak, slice and blast through foes!

Where it drifts furthest from Demon's Mirror: tone and setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot2D

Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78

Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Demon's Mirror: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Demon's Mirror.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProcedural2DHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 6.7KIGDB90· 2OC87· 20

Year 2023Dev Roboatino · Goblinz PublishingPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

⬇️ WISHLIST OUR UPCOMING STRATEGY GAMEhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1639080?utm_source=steam&utm_campaign=crosspromo&utm_content=shogun About the Game Turn-based combat where every action counts. Carefully position yourself, build up and unleash your attacks at the right time!

Where it drifts furthest from Demon's Mirror: tone.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping card game strategy

It’s the early 2000’s, and you’ve just bought your first car. A long, slow summer lies ahead. Hearing about a festival on the other side of the country, you fire up your engine, plot a course on your map, and hit the road. How, if you get there at all, is up to you.

Where it drifts furthest from Demon's Mirror: progression.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73

Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Demon's Mirror: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat71Setting0Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralFantasyExploration

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11

Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and survival mechanics, while skipping card game strategy

Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Decide: is it a dying earth, or is it on the verge of rebirth?Who are you?

Where it drifts furthest from Demon's Mirror: visuals and progression.

It predates Demon's Mirror by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#10Tactical Breach WizardsClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping card game strategy

Tactical Breach Wizards is a small-scale, turn-based tactics game where you play a team of wizards in modern-day tactical gear, breaching and clearing rooms full of terrorists, drug dealers, corrupt cops, and worse. It's still in early development, so everything about it might change!

Where it drifts furthest from Demon's Mirror: visuals and setting.

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Steam

#11Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

iRank82

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB81· 9OC84· 91

Year 2017Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Demon's Mirror: visuals.

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Nintendo

#12Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMultiplayer

IGDB90· 2OC85· 64

Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, base building and skill tree progression, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Demon's Mirror: progression and visuals.

It predates Demon's Mirror by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Combat69Game mode55Progression0

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMultiplayer

Steam👍 83%· 493RAWG👍 79%· 90MC78IGDB70· 1

Year 2003Dev Nival Interactive · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

The saga continues! Etherlords II takes you back to the world of Ether and into a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities. Lead your hero on an unforgettable journey through lands filled with unsurpassed beauty and danger to unlock the ultimate mystery.

It predates Demon's Mirror by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#14Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot

IGDB82· 8OC85· 37

Year 2014Dev P Studio · NIS America

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Demon's Mirror: visuals.

It predates Demon's Mirror by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Nintendo

#15Persona 5

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyCrafting

IGDB94· 21OC94· 138

Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Demon's Mirror: progression and visuals.

It predates Demon's Mirror by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Complete list of Demon's Mirror alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Demon's Mirror, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

RPG · Tower Defense

Xenogears

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense

RPG · Tower Defense

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

The Banner Saga 3

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

RPG · Adventure

Final Fantasy VII

RPG · Adventure

RimWorld

RPG · Simulation

Chroma Squad

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Willy-Nilly Knight

RPG · Adventure

Fire Emblem Engage

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Super Mario RPG

RPG · Adventure

Torment: Tides of Numenera

RPG · Adventure

Bravely Default

RPG · Adventure

Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge

RPG · Adventure

Etherlords

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Fate/Grand Order

RPG · Visual Novel

Jagged Alliance: Crossfire

RPG · Simulation

Gears Tactics

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Blackguards

RPG · Adventure

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Demon's Mirror?: The closest game to Demon's Mirror is Loop Hero, scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and card game strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Demon's Mirror?: The three closest games to Demon's Mirror are: 1. Loop Hero (78/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Derelict Star (83/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Darkest Dungeon® (73/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Demon's Mirror's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Derelict Star similar to Demon's Mirror?: Yes, very much so — Derelict Star scores 83/100 similarity to Demon's Mirror. They share 12 attributes, including deep RPG systems and card game strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Demon's Mirror?: The best RPG games similar to Demon's Mirror are Loop Hero, Derelict Star, Darkest Dungeon® and Shadowhand: RPG Card Game. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Demon's Mirror attributes like deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and card game strategy.
How is similarity to Demon's Mirror calculated?: We compare Demon's Mirror against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Demon's Mirror experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.