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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.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Everhood 2 down to the 16 that fit the “Dark” category. Finding Paradise, Yakuza 5 Remastered and Word Game: Episode 0 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Everhood 2.

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Everhood 2 is Finding Paradise — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Yakuza 5 Remastered and Word Game: Episode 0 follow close behind.

#1Finding Paradise77 #2Yakuza 5 Remastered75 #3Word Game: Episode 071 #4Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name69 #5Yakuza 6: The Song of Life66

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The best dark games like Everhood 2

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Everhood 2. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Finding ParadiseClosest overall match

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Finding Paradise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeDarkPixel Art2DIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 20KRAWG👍 87%· 248IGDB93· 1OC85· 16

Year 2017Dev X.D. NetworkPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, setting scifi and visual topdown, while skipping horror tension

Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts have peculiar jobs: They give people another chance to live, all the way from the very beginning... but only in their patients' heads. Due to the severity of the operation, the new life becomes the last thing the patients remember before drawing their last breath.

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: setting.

It predates Everhood 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals78Tone73Setting0

#2Yakuza 5 RemasteredClosest on combat

75

Yakuza 5 Remastered

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen World

Steam👍 89%· 7.2KOC82· 12

Year 2019Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: setting and visuals.

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#3Word Game: Episode 0Closest on visuals

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Word Game: Episode 0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloNarrativeDarkPixel Art2D

Steam👍 99%· 4.6K

Year 2021Dev Team9Playtime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, linear, story-driven structure and combat magic, while skipping horror tension

Word game is literally a game of words. Words are not only composing narratives and interfaces, but also representing objects, characters and scenes. Player controls "I" to challenge puzzles composed of words. When "I" appears a secret room, in-game narrative clearly tells "I" that "there is no door”. However, in the world of word game, “I" can walk through the "door” because there is a “door”.

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals84Combat0

#4Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen World

Steam👍 95%· 12KIGDB80· 5OC79· 118

Year 2023Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0

#5Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

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Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen World

Steam👍 93%· 8.1KIGDB82· 18OC84· 131

Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: setting and visuals.

It predates Everhood 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6NieR:Automata™

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NieR:Automata™

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDark2D

Steam👍 87%· 151KRAWG👍 86%· 2.2KMC86IGDB86· 24OC89· 157

Year 2017Dev Platinum Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

NieR: Automata is an action RPG, a sequel to Nier and a spin-off to the Drakenguard series. The story is set in the middle of the war between humans and machines where you take on the role of an android warrior called 2B.

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: setting and visuals.

It predates Everhood 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone83Combat71Visuals36Setting0

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Yakuza 0

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkMultiplayer

Steam👍 95%· 77KIGDB86· 20OC87· 154

Year 2015Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega CorporationOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, deep simulation and action RPG combat, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: visuals.

It predates Everhood 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode56Visuals0

#8NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkMagic

Steam👍 88%· 28KIGDB82· 12OC83· 135

Year 2021Dev Toylogic · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone84Combat76Setting0Visuals0

#9Final Fantasy XVI

61

Final Fantasy XVI

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkMagic

Steam👍 79%· 31KIGDB92· 9OC87· 205

Year 2023Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit III · Square EnixOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, combat magic and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat44Setting0Visuals0

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#10Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

61

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeMultiplayer

Steam👍 88%· 48KIGDB78· 21OC80· 104

Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: setting and visuals.

It predates Everhood 2 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone88Game mode85Combat66Setting0Visuals0

#11Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeMultiplayer

Steam👍 84%· 4.4KIGDB72· 8OC72· 132

Year 2022Dev Team NINJA · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Tone81Game mode25Setting0Visuals0

#12Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

56

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeCo-op

Steam👍 50%· 29KIGDB84· 6OC81· 153

Year 2023Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Everhood 2.

Genre100Combat100Tone63Game mode34Setting0Visuals0

#13Yakuza: Like a Dragon

52

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkTactical

Steam👍 94%· 37KIGDB86· 16OC86· 154

Year 2020Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Everhood 2, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: visuals.

Game mode100Tone100Genre75Combat57Visuals0

#14Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

52

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkTactical

Steam👍 91%· 23KIGDB87· 5OC90· 161

Year 2024Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Everhood 2, expect deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: visuals.

Game mode100Tone100Genre75Combat53Visuals0

63

Cladun X2

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeDarkPixel ArtProcedural

Steam👍 64%· 167MC74

Year 2011Dev NIS AmericaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, action RPG combat and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dive back into the world of Arcanus Cella with a new cast and a new adventure! Take on the role of a wandering warrior trapped in a dangerous pocket-sized world filled with more monsters, more weapons, more dungeons and more danger than ever before-and there's only one way out.

Where it drifts furthest from Everhood 2: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Everhood 2.

It predates Everhood 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone64Visuals54Setting0

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