6 Dark games like Reventure that you should try

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We filtered the 43 games similar to Reventure down to the 6 that fit the “Dark” category. The Fall, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and Carrion top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Reventure.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best dark games like Reventure

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Reventure. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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 Fall

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeDarkExploration2D

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 melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

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#2Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeDarkExplorationMelee

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, melee combat and horror setting, while skipping precision platforming

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Steam GOG PS

#3Carrion

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloDarkNarrativeExplorationPixel Art2D

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, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Ori and the Blind Forest

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping visual pixel

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Steam Xbox

#5Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloDarkExploration2DHorror

Year 1987Dev Konami

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

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

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Nintendo

#6Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

iRank64

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloDarkExploration2DMelee

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 melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

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