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We filtered the 13 games similar to Sworn down to the 5 that fit the “Narrative” category. Hades, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ and Halls of Torment top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sworn.

iRank79/ 100

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite
Tags
HardcoreNarrativeCo-opSolo
Year 2025Dev Windwalk Games
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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Sworn is Hades — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ and Halls of Torment follow close behind.

#1Hades79#2The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+78#3Halls of Torment59#4Children of Morta86#5Avencast: Rise of the Mage69
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The best narrative games like Sworn

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sworn. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

#1Hades
79
iRank94
Hades
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreProceduralMythologyFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
Steam👍 98%· 303KRAWG👍 89%· 2.1KMC93IGDB94· 17OC94· 190
Year 2020Dev Supergiant GamesPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat.

≠ Missing: historical setting.

Hades is a rogue-like dungeon crawler that combines the best aspects of Supergiant's critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre.

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals100
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SteamEpicXbox
#2The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
78
iRank76
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
Steam👍 69%· 7.0KIGDB83· 3OC82· 21
Year 2017Dev Edmund McMillen · Nicalis, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: shooter, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: setting.

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

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

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Tone82Game mode70
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SteamPSNintendo
#3Halls of Torment
59
iRank90
Halls of Torment
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProceduralFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 31KRAWG👍 87%· 53IGDB90· 2OC84· 16
Dev Chasing CarrotsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

PRELUDE AVAILABLE NOWhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2316660 About the GameHalls of Torment is a horde survival game in a pre rendered retro look reminiscent of RPGs from the late 90s. Choose one of many hero characters and descend into the deadly Halls of Torment. Fight unholy horrors from beyond and survive wave after wave until you face one of the tormented lords.

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: game mode and setting.

Genre100World100Tone80Combat51Visuals34Setting27
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#4Children of Morta
86
iRank86
Children of Morta
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC83· 106
Year 2019Dev Dead Mage · 11 bit studiosOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings offline, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: setting.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Game mode87Tone53
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SteamGOGXbox
#5Avencast: Rise of the Mage
69
iRank50
Avencast: Rise of the Mage
RoguelikeAction Roguelite
SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralFantasyHistoricalExplorationLootIsometric
Steam👍 69%· 716RAWG👍 6%· 47MC68IGDB53· 2
Year 2010Dev ClockStone Studios · Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and setting medieval, while skipping punishing difficulty

Avencast: Rise of the Mage is an action RPG game developed by ClockStone Software. The game combines the elements of a beat-em-up, quest and puzzle games. ###Plot A young mage is brought up by an old wizard and is sent to Avencast wizardry academy.

Where it drifts furthest from Sworn: game mode and visuals.

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

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

Genre100World100Progression78Combat60Setting53Tone41
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