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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 35 games similar to Griftlands down to the 10 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Darkest Dungeon II, Darkest Dungeon® and Torment: Tides of Numenera top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Griftlands.

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The best games like Griftlands on PlayStation

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Griftlands. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Darkest Dungeon IIClosest overall match

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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 Griftlands: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Griftlands.

Released 3 years after Griftlands.

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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 Griftlands: setting and tone.

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#3Torment: Tides of NumeneraClosest on tone

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Griftlands: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Griftlands.

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Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with post-apocalyptic world, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Griftlands: visuals.

It predates Griftlands by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Final Fantasy VII

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting cyberpunk and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Griftlands: visuals.

It predates Griftlands by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Griftlands: visuals.

It predates Griftlands by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Persona 5

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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 Griftlands: visuals.

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#8Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34

Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping card game strategy

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid that focuses on tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.

Where it drifts furthest from Griftlands: setting and visuals.

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

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SoloTacticalFantasy2DManagement

Steam👍 93%· 4.6KRAWG👍 66%· 95MC75IGDB72· 7OC76· 29

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and resource management, while skipping card game strategy

Chroma Squad is a tactical role-playing video game. The game is influenced by tokusatsu TV shows, particularly the Super Sentai and Power Rangers. ###Tokusatsu The genre of tokusatsu TV shows is briefly defined as “a fantastic movie with special effects about superheroes”.

Where it drifts furthest from Griftlands: visuals.

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