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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Serial Cleaner down to the 23 that fit the “Dark” category. Anodyne, Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut and Akane top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Serial Cleaner.

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Serial Cleaner is Anodyne — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut and Akane follow close behind.

#1Anodyne74 #2Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut70 #3Akane55 #4Graveyard Keeper65 #5King's Bounty: The Legend65

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The best dark games like Serial Cleaner

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Serial Cleaner. 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.

#1AnodyneClosest overall match

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Anodyne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkCasualTop-Down2D

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, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

In this unique Zelda-lite game, explore and fight your way through surreal and creepy, nature, urban and abstract themed areas in the human Young's subconscious, evoked by a 16-bit-era visual style and a moody, dream-like soundtrack. Created by Sean Han Tani and Joni Kittaka.

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone75Visuals65Combat49

#2Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut

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Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkCasual2D

Steam👍 85%· 1.1K

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

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Get ready to enter the 2nd Dimension! Thrust into a bizarre and unfamiliar city and find your place among strange citizens. Work, Fight, Study, Eat, Drink, Gamble, Train, Sleep, Quest, Collect, Invest, Repeat.

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: combat and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone78Visuals45Combat39

#3AkaneClosest on tone

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Akane

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeCasualDark2DTop-Down

Steam👍 96%· 2.9KRAWG👍 76%· 33OC73· 17

Year 2018Dev Ludic Studios · QubicGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Akane is an Arena Arcade-Slash where you kill your enemies with only 1 hit. The objective of the game is simple, to kill as many enemies as possible.All Features:Five different types of enemies:-Yakuza Guy: Yakuza pawn that appears all the time.

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone85Visuals54Combat48

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#4Graveyard Keeper

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Graveyard Keeper

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDark2DNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 53KIGDB75· 1OC65· 40

Year 2018Dev Lazy Bear Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: visuals and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone55Combat41Visuals30

#5King's Bounty: The LegendClosest on combat

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King's Bounty: The Legend

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloStealthDarkMagicTactical

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, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

This spiritual successor to the 1990 King's Bounty revived the franchise and spawned a series of sequels. The plot is set in a fantasy world of Endoria, in the kingdom of Darion, and does not continue King’s Bounty.

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: visuals.

It predates Serial Cleaner by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Combat60Visuals0

#6Battle Brothers

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Battle Brothers

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkTacticalOpen World

Steam👍 88%· 27KIGDB80· 4OC76· 23

Year 2017Dev Overhype Studios · Ukiyo PublishingOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: visuals and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone81Combat34Visuals0

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Titan Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDark2DTop-Down

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 8OC75· 53

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

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Serial Cleaner.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals52Combat50Tone33

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Bloody Hell

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkTop-Down2D

Steam👍 98%· 6.8K

Year 2023Dev Pun IntendedPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Embark on a hellish adventure!A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan?

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: combat and tone.

Released 6 years after Serial Cleaner.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals60Tone43Combat31

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Darkwood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkTop-DownNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 24KIGDB80· 8OC77· 44

Year 2017Dev Acid Wizard Studio · Crunching KoalasOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone58Visuals57Combat38

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Torchlight

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkMagicRanged

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, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

The game takes place in the city called Torchlight, which, according to the creators, is situated on the nameless mountain. The boomtown is built above a source of valuable crystal resource associated with magic. The resource is called Ember.

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: visuals and combat.

It predates Serial Cleaner by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone81Combat36Visuals0

#11Dragon Age II

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Dragon Age II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkTacticalNarrative

Steam👍 81%· 7.4KIGDB76· 7

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

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: visuals and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone59Combat40Visuals0

53

The Witcher

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkMagicNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 86KIGDB88· 2

Year 2007Dev CD Projekt REDOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: visuals and combat.

It predates Serial Cleaner by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone59Combat33Visuals0

#13Dragon Age: Origins

53

Dragon Age: Origins

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkTacticalNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB90· 10

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

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: visuals and combat.

It predates Serial Cleaner by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone55Combat32Visuals0

#14Death's Door

53

Death's Door

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreCozy

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB87· 11OC88· 140

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

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: visuals and tone.

Released 4 years after Serial Cleaner.

Genre100Game mode100Combat50Tone30Visuals0

#15Planescape: Torment

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Planescape: Torment

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkMagicNarrative

IGDB70· 1

Year 1999Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and procedural generation, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Serial Cleaner: visuals and combat.

It predates Serial Cleaner by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone55Combat33Visuals0

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