8 Dark games like Pathologic 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 44 games similar to Pathologic 2 down to the 8 that fit the “Dark” category. Disco Elysium, They Are Billions and Tyranny top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pathologic 2.

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The best dark games like Pathologic 2

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pathologic 2. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Disco Elysium

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 127KIGDB89· 8OC92· 82

Year 2019Dev ZA/UMOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalDarkHardcoreHorrorIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 51KIGDB76· 7OC75· 44

Year 2019Dev Numantian GamesOn PS4 · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, real-time strategy and tower defense planning, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#3Tyranny

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 13KIGDB81· 10OC81· 60

Year 2016Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of classic CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

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#4Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeHorror

Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Pathologic 2, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#5Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeDarkHorrorIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34

Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Pathologic 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, turn-based strategy and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalDarkIsometricRanged

Steam👍 73%· 849RAWG👍 35%· 26MC72

Year 2013Dev Cyanide Studio · CyanidePlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 7.6KIGDB84· 11OC82· 121

Year 2020Dev Splash Damage · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

✓ Like Pathologic 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkHorrorIsometric

Steam👍 81%· 2.2KRAWG👍 61%· 188IGDB80· 1

Year 1999Dev Hyperion Entertainment · Topware Interactive ACEPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Pathologic 2: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, turn-based strategy and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

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