14 Dark games like Planescape: Torment that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Planescape: Torment down to the 14 that fit the “Dark” category. The Witcher, Persona 2: Innocent Sin and Anodyne top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Planescape: Torment.

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The best dark games like Planescape: Torment

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Planescape: Torment. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1The Witcher

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 86KIGDB88· 2

Year 2007Dev CD Projekt REDOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and setting medieval, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam

#2Persona 2: Innocent Sin

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyIsometric

IGDB70· 4

Year 1999Dev Atlus

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

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#3Anodyne

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 1.6KRAWG👍 47%· 73MC75IGDB70· 5OC69· 13

Year 2013Dev Analgesic ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping open world exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 8OC75· 53

Year 2015Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG PS

#5Pillars of Eternity

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 26KIGDB81· 6OC89· 71

Year 2015Dev Obsidian EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat tactical and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB87· 11OC88· 140

Year 2021Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 81%· 7.4KIGDB76· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam Xbox

#8Dragon Age: Origins

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB90· 10

Year 2009Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat tactical and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam Xbox

#9King's Bounty: The Legend

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicDarkNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 88%· 371MC79IGDB87· 4

Year 2008Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 1.1K

Year 2014Dev XGen StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam

#11Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicDarkFantasyIsometric

IGDB85· 1

Year 1996Dev Silicon Knights · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

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GOG PS

#12Grandia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkFantasyIsometric

Year 1997Dev Game Arts · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, ranged combat and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

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#13Torchlight

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeMagicDarkProceduralFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 7.3KRAWG👍 72%· 666MC83IGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Runic Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG Epic

#14Final Fantasy Tactics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkFantasyIsometric

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 4 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

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