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RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkHorrorFantasySci-FiCyberpunkThird Person
IGDB86· 6
Year 2013Dev Atlus · Nintendo
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We filtered the 50 games similar to Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse down to the 9 that fit the “Dark” category. Shin Megami Tensei IV, Off and Fear & Hunger top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse.
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The best dark games like Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkHorrorFantasyIsometric
OC79· 49
Year 2008Dev Unproductive Fun TimeOn PC
✓ Shared with Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse: visuals.
It predates Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting65Visuals0
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkHorrorFantasyNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 22K
Year 2018Dev Miro Haverinen · Happy PaintingsOn PC · Mac
✓ Like Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse: visuals.
Genre100Game mode100Tone79Setting65Visuals0
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkHorrorFantasyRanged
Steam👍 96%· 323KRAWG👍 85%· 1.9KMC92IGDB96· 13OC93· 76
Year 2015Dev 8-4Playtime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Like Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and visual novel storytelling, while skipping setting scifi
Undertale is an independent role-playing game developed by Toby Fox. Once upon a time, there were two races on Earth: monsters and humans, but a war broke out between them and the latter won. Seven greatest mages sealed the monsters underground and left one entrance through a hole in the Ebott mountain. A lot of time passed since the war, but a human child accidentally falls down the mountain.
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse: visuals and tone.
Genre100Game mode100Setting66Tone40Visuals0
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkFantasyLootSkill Tree
IGDB86· 1
Year 2003Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo
✓ Shared with Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Its own twist: loot and gear systems, skill tree progression and visual 2d, while skipping horror setting
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse: visuals and setting.
It predates Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting35Visuals0
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkExploration2D
IGDB91· 3
Year 2005Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo
✓ Shared with Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, exploration and discovery and visual 2d, while skipping horror setting
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse: visuals.
It predates Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkFantasyCasualIsometric
Year 1992Dev Square Osaka Development Department · Nintendo
✓ Like Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping horror setting
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse: visuals and setting.
It predates Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse by 24 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone69Setting35Visuals0
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkFantasyNarrativeOpen World
Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB86· 8OC84· 80
Year 2018Dev CD Projekt REDOn PS4 · Android · PC
✓ Shared with Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror setting
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse: visuals and setting.
Genre100Game mode100Tone56Setting33Visuals0
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkFantasyMultiplayerRanged
Year 1996Dev New World Computing · The 3DO CompanyOn PC · Mac
✓ If you enjoyed Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling
Where it drifts furthest from Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse: visuals and setting.
It predates Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse by 20 years, with what that implies technically.
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