93
iRank93
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorror
Steam👍 95%· 1.8KIGDB88· 4
Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
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More about this game →The Black Masses is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 51 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, Guacamelee! Gold Edition and Below Kryll lead the list, with The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes The Black Masses special.
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The closest game to The Black Masses is The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Guacamelee! Gold Edition and Below Kryll follow close behind.
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Games like The Black Masses
51 similar games found92
iRank89
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2
Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
91
iRank89
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 89%· 105
Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC
91
iRank88
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyHorrorExploration
Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135
Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS
91
iRank84
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMeleeFantasyExploration
IGDB84· 11
Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC
✓ Shared with The Black Masses: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
91
iRank74
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB74· 12OC74· 96
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch
85
iRank97
RPGAction RPG
MeleeFantasyCasualNarrative2D
Steam👍 97%· 4.4K
Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC
91
iRank73
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-Fi
OC73· 115
Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya
✓ Like The Black Masses, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling
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90
iRank79
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24
Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
85
iRank90
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyExploration
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev Konami
✓ Shared with The Black Masses: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and combat magic, while skipping open world exploration
85
iRank88
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyExploration
IGDB88· 1
Year 2008Dev Konami
✓ Like The Black Masses, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and combat magic, while skipping open world exploration
87
iRank80
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyExploration
IGDB80· 3
Year 2006Dev Konami
✓ If you enjoyed The Black Masses, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and combat magic, while skipping open world exploration
82
iRank100
RPGAction RPG
SoloDarkHorrorNarrative2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1991Dev Konami
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Year 1991Dev Konami
✓ Shared with The Black Masses: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
84
iRank86
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorrorExploration
IGDB86· 1
Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to The Black Masses?
- The closest game to The Black Masses is The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, co op and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like The Black Masses?
- The three closest games to The Black Masses are: 1. The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile (93/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Guacamelee! Gold Edition (92/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Below Kryll (91/100, 7 shared attributes). All share The Black Masses's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 51 candidates across 12 dimensions.
- Is Guacamelee! Gold Edition similar to The Black Masses?
- Yes, very much so — Guacamelee! Gold Edition scores 92/100 similarity to The Black Masses. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to The Black Masses?
- The best RPG games similar to The Black Masses are The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, Guacamelee! Gold Edition, Below Kryll and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. All share the RPG genre alongside other key The Black Masses attributes like deep RPG systems, co op and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to The Black Masses calculated?
- We compare The Black Masses against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the The Black Masses experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.