8 Games with a horror setting like Sword of the Stars: The Pit that you should try

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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 37 games similar to Sword of the Stars: The Pit down to the 8 that fit the “Horror” category. Gorky 17, Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne and Chainsaw Warrior (Classic) top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sword of the Stars: The Pit.

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The best games with a horror setting like Sword of the Stars: The Pit

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sword of the Stars: The Pit. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Gorky 17Closest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkHorrorSci-FiIsometric

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, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and visual third person, 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.

It predates Sword of the Stars: The Pit by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkHorrorSci-Fi

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, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Sword of the Stars: The Pit: visuals.

It predates Sword of the Stars: The Pit by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Chainsaw Warrior (Classic)Closest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMeleeTacticalDarkProceduralHorrorExplorationLoot2D

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, real-time strategy and horror tension, while skipping setting scifi

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 Sword of the Stars: The Pit: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Sword of the Stars: The Pit.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkProceduralHorrorExplorationIsometric

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 survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and tower defense planning, while skipping melee combat

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 Sword of the Stars: The Pit: progression and visuals.

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#5Darkest Dungeon IIClosest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkProceduralHorrorExplorationLoot2D

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 strong narrative focus, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Sword of the Stars: The Pit: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Sword of the Stars: The Pit.

Released 10 years after Sword of the Stars: The Pit.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkProceduralHorrorExplorationLoot2D

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: horror tension, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping survival 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 Sword of the Stars: The Pit: setting.

Released 3 years after Sword of the Stars: The Pit.

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#7Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)Closest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkHorrorIsometric2D

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, 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.

Where it drifts furthest from Sword of the Stars: The Pit: setting.

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