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We filtered the 50 games similar to SWORDCAR down to the 35 that fit the “Dark” category. Devil May Cry 4, Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition and Dead Rising top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SWORDCAR.

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The best dark games like SWORDCAR

35 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SWORDCAR. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Devil May Cry 4Closest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 2.3KIGDB81· 7

Year 2008Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping racing gameplay

It predates SWORDCAR by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition

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SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 21KRAWG👍 89%· 566IGDB80· 8OC84· 29

Year 2015Dev CapcomPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping racing gameplay

Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition is a remastered version of slasher called Devil May Cry 4 developed by Capcom. ###Setting The game takes place in a city called Fortune which is ruled by the Order of the Sword that worships the Dark Knight Sparda, who protects the city from demons.

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.1KIGDB82· 5

Year 2006Dev QLOC · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping racing gameplay

It predates SWORDCAR by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreThird Person

Steam👍 62%· 4.0KIGDB90· 1

Year 2006Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping racing gameplay

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for SWORDCAR.

It predates SWORDCAR by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Darksiders: Warmastered Edition

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SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 18KIGDB81· 11OC77· 63

Year 2016Dev Kaiko · Nordic Games GroupOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design, while skipping racing gameplay

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreThird Person

Steam👍 68%· 4.0KIGDB57· 11OC56· 69

Year 2014Dev Spiders · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping racing gameplay

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for SWORDCAR.

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

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#7Vampyr

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SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreThird Person

Steam👍 77%· 24KIGDB68· 17OC72· 172

Year 2018Dev Dontnod Eleven · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

An RPG built on a real dilemma: every citizen you drain gives large experience but permanently degrades their district, and the game is genuinely playable without killing anyone. The London setting and dialogue are strong. Combat is stiff and repetitive, and pacifist runs leave you badly underlevelled for bosses the game does not scale down.

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

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#8Elex

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 19KIGDB60· 3OC61· 71

Year 2017Dev Piranha Bytes · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 162KRAWG👍 84%· 1.5KMC88OC88· 200

Year 2019Dev CapcomPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping deep RPG systems

Devil May Cry 5 is the sixth game in the Devil May Cry franchise and the fifth in its main series. ###Plot The game continues the plot of Devil May Cry 2. The demonic threat seems to have been forgotten, but the demons return, and there are new accidents around the world.

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#10SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal

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SoloMeleeDarkThird PersonAnime

Steam👍 93%· 2.6KIGDB68· 3OC66· 38

Year 2019Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, setting anime and skill tree progression, while skipping racing gameplay

Limited Edition About the Game Every ninja, from the mythical tricksters of old to the covert operatives of the modern day, began as a student. Today, those students train at secret schools throughout Japan, from converted old castles to normal-looking high schools.

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#11Ninja Blade

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkThird PersonHorror

Steam👍 62%· 370RAWG👍 49%· 106MC61IGDB58· 5

Year 2009Dev FromSoftwarePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with horror setting and setting scifi, while skipping racing gameplay

It was July 7th, 2011. While investigating reports of unlawful weapons trafficking, peacekeeping forces encountered an unclassified carnivorous species occupying a small village in Northern Africa. These rabid creatures were easily provoked and resistant to conventional attack.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for SWORDCAR.

It predates SWORDCAR by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkThird PersonFantasy

Steam👍 71%· 2.9KRAWG👍 62%· 472MC75IGDB81· 5

Year 2010Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and fantasy world, while skipping racing gameplay

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is an action-adventure third-person game developed by Ubisoft Montreal. It is the direct sequel to Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones. ###Plot The Prince decides to visit the kingdom of his elder brother Malik to train in martial arts.

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

It predates SWORDCAR by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Darksiders

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkThird PersonOpen World

Steam👍 89%· 13KRAWG👍 74%· 1.2KMC83IGDB82· 7

Year 2010Dev THQ · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration, while skipping racing gameplay

In Darksiders, you play as War - one of the Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse. Two kingdoms, Heaven and Hell, could never solve their disagreements and battled each other from the beginning of time.

It predates SWORDCAR by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Onimusha: Warlords

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkThird PersonNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 3.3KRAWG👍 92%· 103MC86IGDB75· 8

Year 2001Dev Capcom · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping racing gameplay

Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus a host of enhancements. Improved controls allow players to move and fight with analog-stick precision.

It predates SWORDCAR by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkThird PersonNarrative

Steam👍 74%· 8.7KRAWG👍 55%· 404

Year 2014Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · Deep SilverPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping racing gameplay

The hero "KILLER IS DEAD" acts in the world of the near future. This world is very similar to ours but still different. The name of the hero is Mondo Zappa, and he is the executioner, the executor of the death sentences.

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

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

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