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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 40 games similar to Hellcard down to the 21 that fit the “Adventure” category. For the King, Loop Hero and Armello top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hellcard.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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HardcoreCo-opSolo
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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Hellcard is For the King — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Loop Hero and Armello follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Hellcard

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hellcard. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1For the King
For the King
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
Co-opMultiplayerOnlineSoloOfflineTacticalProceduralFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 43KIGDB76· 3OC75· 22
Year 2018Dev IronOak Games · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and visual 2d, while skipping punishing difficulty

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World76Visuals71
#2Loop Hero
Loop Hero
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalProceduralFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85
Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and card game strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and resource management, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: tone and progression.

Genre100Combat100Setting100World100Visuals44Game mode17
Armello
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 82%· 16KIGDB73· 6OC79· 59
Year 2015Dev League of GeeksOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and card game strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: tone and visuals.

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

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode54Visuals44Tone0
Caves of Qud
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHardcoreProceduralFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11
Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping card game strategy

Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Decide: is it a dying earth, or is it on the verge of rebirth?Who are you?

Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: game mode and progression.

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

Genre100Combat100Tone80World74Visuals67Setting62
#5Darkest Dungeon®
Darkest Dungeon®
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHardcoreProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot
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: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, 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 Hellcard: visuals and game mode.

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

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Tone57Setting42
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB81· 9OC84· 91
Year 2017Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals72Game mode17
Etherlords II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyNarrative
Steam👍 83%· 493RAWG👍 79%· 90MC78IGDB70· 1
Year 2003Dev Nival Interactive · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

The saga continues! Etherlords II takes you back to the world of Ether and into a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities. Lead your hero on an unforgettable journey through lands filled with unsurpassed beauty and danger to unlock the ultimate mystery.

Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: tone and game mode.

It predates Hellcard by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode42Tone0
#8Northgard
Northgard
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHardcoreFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 85%· 68KIGDB81· 4OC79· 21
Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, real-time strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: progression.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone84Setting67Game mode61
Divinity: Original Sin 2
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
OfflineCo-opSoloMultiplayerTacticalFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 203KRAWG👍 92%· 593MC94IGDB91· 13OC93· 80
Year 2018Dev Larian Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping card game strategy

The Divine is dead. The Void approaches. And the powers lying dormant within you are soon to awaken. The battle for Divinity has begun. Choose wisely and trust sparingly; darkness lurks within every heart. Who will you be?

Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: tone and progression.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode72Progression39
Divinity: Original Sin II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineTacticalFantasyExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 203KIGDB91· 13
Year 2017Dev Larian StudiosOn PC · iOS · Mac

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: tone and progression.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode70Progression39
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloCo-opTacticalFantasyIsometric
IGDB83· 19OC85· 124
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft Milan · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Switch

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and skill tree progression, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: progression and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode49Progression0
Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyExplorationLoot
Steam👍 77%· 285RAWG👍 35%· 22
Year 1990Dev Sir-Tech · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person, while skipping card game strategy

FULL-COLOR ANIMATED graphics DIGITIZED sound (NO add-on cards required) HARD DISK supported 11 Races, 14 Professions (with rankings!

Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: visuals and game mode.

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

It predates Hellcard by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression100Game mode17Visuals0
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric
IGDB90· 1
Year 1996Dev Square · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: card game strategy.

Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: game mode.

It predates Hellcard by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode17
Super Mario RPG
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometric
IGDB85· 6OC84· 112
Year 2023Dev ArtePiazza · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy.

≠ Missing: card game strategy.

Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode17
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB93· 9OC89· 122
Year 2019Dev Intelligent Systems · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Hellcard: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals72Game mode17

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