iRankGames
Dismayed

32 Games like Dismayed that you should try

Games like Dismayed · Find similar →

More about this game →

Dismayed is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 6 gameplay attributes and found 32 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Xenoblade Chronicles, Kingdom Hearts II and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII lead the list, with Xenoblade Chronicles reaching a 88/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Dismayed special.

GenreRPG
Tags
DarkSolo
Year 2025Dev JollyRat

Quick answer

The closest game to Dismayed is Xenoblade Chronicles — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Kingdom Hearts II and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII 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.

Games like Dismayed

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Xenoblade Chronicles
RPG
SoloOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExploration
IGDB91· 6
Year 2010Dev Monolith Soft · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Dismayed: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Kingdom Hearts II
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Buena Vista GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Like Dismayed, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
RPG
SoloSci-FiThird Person
IGDB89· 2
Year 2007Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square Enix

✓ If you enjoyed Dismayed, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Final Fantasy VII Remake
RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiPost-ApocalypticThird Person
IGDB89· 10OC88· 186
Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Shared with Dismayed: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
RPG
SoloFirst PersonOpen WorldFantasyExploration
IGDB84· 10
Year 2017Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Switch

✓ Shared with Dismayed: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Lil Gator Game
RPG
SoloMeleeCasualCozyRelaxing
Steam👍 99%· 5.9KRAWG👍 97%· 28OC84· 35
Year 2022Dev MegaWobble · Playtonic FriendsPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Dismayed: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Xenoblade Chronicles 2
RPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird Person
IGDB85· 14OC83· 107
Year 2017Dev Monolith Soft · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Dismayed, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Pokémon Legends: Z-A
RPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB80· 2OC79· 128
Year 2025Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Dismayed, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Final Fantasy IV
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB83· 2
Year 2007Dev Matrix Software · Square Enix

✓ If you enjoyed Dismayed, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Lost Judgment
RPG
SoloDarkMeleeNarrativeOpen World
Steam👍 94%· 9.2KIGDB81· 7OC83· 133
Year 2021Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dismayed, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror setting

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB74· 6
Year 2012Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square Enix

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Sakura Gozen
RPG
SoloFantasy2D
MC73
Year 2020Dev SEGAOn PS

✓ Like Dismayed, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Vigil: Blood Bitterness
RPG
SoloDarkHorror
Steam👍 22%· 147MC61
Year 2007Dev FreegamerPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping visual first person

Games like Dismayed

Rankings in the same genre

Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Dismayed?
The closest game to Dismayed is Xenoblade Chronicles, scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. They share 3 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Dismayed?
The three closest games to Dismayed are: 1. Xenoblade Chronicles (88/100, 3 shared attributes) 2. Kingdom Hearts II (88/100, 3 shared attributes) 3. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (88/100, 3 shared attributes). All share Dismayed's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 32 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Kingdom Hearts II similar to Dismayed?
Yes, very much so — Kingdom Hearts II scores 88/100 similarity to Dismayed. They share 3 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Dismayed?
The best RPG games similar to Dismayed are Xenoblade Chronicles, Kingdom Hearts II, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII Remake. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Dismayed attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Dismayed calculated?
We compare Dismayed against every game in our catalog using 6 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 Dismayed experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.