iRankGames
Dex

17 Narrative games like Dex that you should try

Games like Dex · Find similar →

More about this game →

We filtered the 46 games similar to Dex down to the 17 that fit the “Narrative” category. Castlevania: Bloodlines, Super Castlevania IV and Katana ZERO top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dex.

iRank81/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
Tags
NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd.

Quick answer

Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Dex is Castlevania: Bloodlines — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Super Castlevania IV and Katana ZERO follow close behind.

🗳️

Help us build the best rankings

Community powered

Vote on each result below — good match or not. Every vote directly shapes how we rank similar games for everyone.

The best narrative games like Dex

17 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dex. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

Castlevania: Bloodlines
RPGAction RPG
SoloNarrativeDark2DLoot
Year 1994Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

Super Castlevania IV
RPGAction RPG
SoloDarkNarrative2DHorror
IGDB100· 1
Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Katana ZERO
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-FiPixel Art2D
Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

BloodRayne (Legacy)
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrative2D
Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, horror setting and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10
Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping precision platforming

South Park: The Fractured But Whole
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2D
Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy and setting cartoon, while skipping precision platforming

The Longest Journey
RPGAction RPG
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiCyberpunk2D
Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping open world exploration

Unavowed
RPGAction RPG
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25
Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Final Fight 3
RPGAction RPG
SoloNarrative2DCo-op
Year 1995Dev Capcom

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Forgotton Anne
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dex, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Islets
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2D
Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19
Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Aztaka
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 68%· 161
Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and combat magic, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Songs for a Hero
RPGAction RPG
MeleeNarrative2DPixel ArtCasual
Steam👍 97%· 4.4K
Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Complete list of narrative games like Dex

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Dex, 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.

Explore games similar to Dex by category

Rankings in the same genre