9 Games with a fantasy setting like Idols of Ash that you should try

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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 24 games similar to Idols of Ash down to the 9 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Cultist Simulator, New Pokémon Snap and Thief: The Dark Project top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Idols of Ash.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Idols of Ash

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Idols of Ash. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Cultist SimulatorClosest overall match

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SoloDarkFantasyHorrorNarrative

Steam👍 80%· 14KIGDB85· 2OC78· 22

Year 2018Dev Weather FactoryOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Idols of Ash, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, card game strategy and turn-based strategy, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Idols of Ash.

It predates Idols of Ash by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2New Pokémon SnapClosest on visuals

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SoloFantasyFirst PersonSci-Fi

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Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Shared with Idols of Ash: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: setting.

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#3Thief: The Dark Project

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SoloFantasyFirst PersonStealthMagic

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Year 1998Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Like Idols of Ash, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: setting.

It predates Idols of Ash by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Moonlighter

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SoloFantasyMeleeProceduralExploration

Steam👍 82%· 22KIGDB82· 14OC82· 110

Year 2018Dev Digital Sun Games · NetflixOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Idols of Ash, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Idols of Ash.

It predates Idols of Ash by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric

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Year 2011Dev The Sims Studio · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Idols of Ash: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, setting medieval and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: visuals and setting.

It predates Idols of Ash by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Digimon World

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SoloFantasySci-FiCyberpunkThird Person

Year 1999Dev Bandai

✓ Like Idols of Ash, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: visuals and setting.

It predates Idols of Ash by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Pokémon Snap

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SoloFantasyFirst Person

Year 1999Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of Europe

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates Idols of Ash by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

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SoloFantasyFirst PersonMeleeHistorical

Steam👍 84%· 752RAWG👍 48%· 42MC81IGDB90· 1

Year 2009Dev Dejobaan GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Idols of Ash, it's known for deep simulation, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Looking for the Oculus Rift version? Wan't to BASE jump on Mac or Linux? Pick up Aaaaa! for the Awesome. BASE jump through a floating city, creating your own stunts to delight your fans.

Where it drifts furthest from Idols of Ash: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Idols of Ash.

It predates Idols of Ash by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Gumballs & Dungeons

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SoloFantasyManagement

Steam👍 45%· 878RAWG👍 17%· 23MC65

Year 2011Dev Realmforge Studios · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Idols of Ash, expect deep simulation, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

A mighty hero stalks through a dark, dank dungeon making life miserable for hordes of pitiable monsters as he steals anything and everything not bolted to the floor. Been there, done that - about a thousand times?

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Idols of Ash.

It predates Idols of Ash by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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