11 Dark games like Dungeons of Dredmor that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Dungeons of Dredmor down to the 11 that fit the “Dark” category. Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest, Dead Estate and Lethal Company top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dungeons of Dredmor.

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

The best dark games like Dungeons of Dredmor

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dungeons of Dredmor. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloCasualDarkFantasyIsometric

Year 1992Dev Square Osaka Development Department · Nintendo

✓ Like Dungeons of Dredmor, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

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#2Dead Estate

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloRangedMeleeDarkProceduralExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 6.5K

Year 2020Dev Milkbar Lads · 2 Left ThumbsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Web

✓ Same family of dungeon crawlers: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, punishing difficulty and horror setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

SoloMeleeDarkProceduralExplorationLoot

Steam👍 97%· 507KRAWG👍 88%· 154

Year 2023Dev ZeekerssPlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeMagicRangedDarkProceduralFantasyMedievalLootExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 7.3KRAWG👍 72%· 666MC83IGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Runic Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Dungeons of Dredmor: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and historical setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#5Grandia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyLootSkill TreeIsometric

Year 1997Dev Game Arts · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Android

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

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#6Ninja Gaiden Sigma

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicRangedDarkThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 2.8KIGDB90· 5

Year 2007Dev Team NINJA · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dungeons of Dredmor, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

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#7The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkProceduralFantasyMedievalExploration

Steam👍 86%· 3.5KIGDB89· 1

Year 1996Dev Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

✓ Shared with Dungeons of Dredmor: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyLootSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB96· 6

Year 2010Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Dungeons of Dredmor, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

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#9The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkProceduralFantasyMedievalExplorationCraftingSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 318KRAWG👍 89%· 4.9KMC94IGDB80· 10

Year 2011Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~46hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Dungeons of Dredmor: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping roguelike runs

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#10Planescape: Torment

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkProceduralFantasyExplorationIsometric

IGDB70· 1

Year 1999Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Dungeons of Dredmor, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping roguelike runs

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#11Bound By Flame

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeMagicDarkFantasySkill TreeCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 68%· 4.0KIGDB57· 11OC56· 69

Year 2014Dev Spiders · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dungeons of Dredmor, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

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