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We filtered the 35 games similar to Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe down to the 16 that fit the “Dark” category. Loop Hero, Sword of the Stars: The Pit and Chainsaw Warrior (Classic) top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe.

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe is Loop Hero — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Sword of the Stars: The Pit and Chainsaw Warrior (Classic) follow close behind.

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The best dark games like Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe. 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.

#1Loop HeroClosest overall match

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Loop Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkProceduralPixel Art2D

Steam👍 93%· 36KIGDB85· 7OC84· 85

Year 2021Dev Four Quarters · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping stealth mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe: progression.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals79Tone66Combat60

#2Sword of the Stars: The PitClosest on tone

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Sword of the Stars: The Pit

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkProcedural2D

Steam👍 84%· 1.6KRAWG👍 52%· 56MC68IGDB70· 1

Year 2013Dev Kerberos ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping stealth mechanics

A deadly plague ravages your world. Your last hope: a legendary alien facility dug deep into the Feldspar Mountains...a massive Pit, built by the ancient Suul'ka. If 'The Pit' really exists, there might be something left. Something that will give your doctors a fighting chance at the cure.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe: progression and combat.

It predates Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals50Combat49

#3Chainsaw Warrior (Classic)

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Chainsaw Warrior (Classic)

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkProcedural2D

Steam👍 62%· 105

Year 2015Dev Auroch DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping stealth mechanics

Chainsaw Warrior: Lords of the Night is a new chapter for Games Workshop's cult classic! Based on the original Chainsaw Warrior board game, this sequel adds new layers of intensity to the game's unique formula.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe: progression and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe.

It predates Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals67Combat46

#4Darkest Dungeon II

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Darkest Dungeon II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkProcedural2D

Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78

Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping stealth mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone74Visuals69Combat60

#5Derelict Star

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkProcedural2D

Steam👍 74%· 2.9KRAWG👍 44%· 62

Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping stealth mechanics

In a grim dystopian future, where mankind has scattered across the galaxy and the human society has split into two distinct classes, you are a poor stateless outcast forced to live off scraps from derelict alien stations and ships in the outer space, yet you dream of becoming a privileged citizen…

Where it drifts furthest from Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone82Visuals68Combat51

#6Darkest Dungeon®

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Darkest Dungeon®

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkProcedural2D

Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80

Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping stealth mechanics

Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe: progression.

It predates Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals69Combat60Tone52

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KeeperRL

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkProceduralSandbox World

Steam👍 84%· 1.8K

Year 2015Dev Michal BrzozowskiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping stealth mechanics

KeeperRL is an ambitious dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil wizard and study the methods of black magic. Equip your minions and explore the world, murder innocent villagers and burn their homes.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe: progression and visuals.

It predates Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World69Combat55Progression0

#8Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34

Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid that focuses on tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.

It predates Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals75Tone70Combat55

#9BlackguardsClosest on progression

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Blackguards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkSkill TreeFantasy

Steam👍 62%· 3.9KRAWG👍 33%· 87MC68IGDB67· 5OC66· 32

Year 2014Dev Daedalic EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Blackguards is a tactical RPG based on pen and paper game The Dark Eye and followed by the sequel, Blackguards 2. The protagonist of the game is blamed for killing a princess. To prove his innocence he starts an adventure and investigates the murder.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe.

It predates Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Combat50Visuals0

#10Gears Tactics

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Gears Tactics

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 7.6KIGDB84· 11OC82· 121

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

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat57Visuals0

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Gorky 17

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkHorrorSci-Fi

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

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

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror setting, while skipping roguelike runs

Gorky 17 is a role-playing game set in a fictional polish town of Gorky 17. The town was attacked by mutants and destroyed. Several years after these events a NATO group disappeared near Gorky 17. You take control of the second team sent to find missing allies.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe: visuals.

It predates Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat55Visuals0

#12King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

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King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 80%· 2.0KRAWG👍 69%· 113MC74

Year 2012Dev 1C-SoftClub · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is the next chapter in the cult RPG/adventure saga.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe: visuals and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe.

It predates Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat42Visuals0

#13Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense

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Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDark2DMelee

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38

Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

Vez’nan the powerful almighty wizard has returned! Embark on an epic journey as you gather his army and fulfill his devious plans... muahaha. Get ready to show the Kingdom who the real boss is! Fight your way as you conquer the new and the good old realms.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe: combat and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals69Tone41Combat40

#14Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense

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Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDark2DMelee

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 90%· 38

Year 2018Dev Ironhide Game StudioPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

Vez’nan the powerful almighty wizard has returned! Embark on an epic journey as you gather his army and fulfill his devious plans... muahaha. Get ready to show the Kingdom who the real boss is! Fight your way as you conquer the new and the good old realms.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe: combat and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals69Tone41Combat40

#15Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

59

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeHorror

Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, horror setting and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe: visuals and combat.

It predates Shadowed: The Demon Castle of Ooe by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone80Combat46Visuals0

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