4 Hardcore games like Legend of Grimrock 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Legend of Grimrock 2 down to the 4 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Legends of Eisenwald, ULTRAKILL and Bright Memory: Infinite top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Legend of Grimrock 2.

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The best hardcore games like Legend of Grimrock 2

4 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Legend of Grimrock 2. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Legends of Eisenwald

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicRangedNarrativeHardcoreFantasy

Steam👍 76%· 1.8KRAWG👍 47%· 50MC71IGDB68· 2

Year 2015Dev Aterdux EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Legend of Grimrock 2, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, setting medieval and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloRangedHardcoreFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 228KRAWG👍 87%· 141

Year 2020Dev Arsi "Hakita" Patala · New Blood InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, first-person shooting and shooter, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#3Bright Memory: Infinite

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloHardcoreFirst PersonMeleeDark

Steam👍 92%· 40KIGDB67· 5OC63· 95

Year 2021Dev FYQD-Studio · PLAYISMOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping puzzle design

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#4Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicRangedHardcoreFantasy

IGDB75· 3

Year 2007Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo

✓ Like Legend of Grimrock 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, turn-based strategy and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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