7 Dark games like Ori and the Blind Forest that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Ori and the Blind Forest down to the 7 that fit the “Dark” category. Carrion, Reventure and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ori and the Blind Forest.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best dark games like Ori and the Blind Forest

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ori and the Blind Forest. 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.

#1Carrion

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, horror setting and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 9.8KRAWG👍 82%· 64MC84

Year 2019Dev PixelattoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#3Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyExploration

Steam👍 74%· 1.9KRAWG👍 82%· 243MC91

Year 1999Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · SEGA

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, horror setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping precision platforming

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

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

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#5Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 79%· 20KIGDB76· 14OC74· 67

Year 2015Dev Vigil Games · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloDarkFantasyExploration2D

Year 1987Dev Konami

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

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#7Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 26%· 297MC64IGDB74· 6

Year 2012Dev Arkedo Studio · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

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