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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 50 games similar to The Black Masses down to the 18 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin and Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Black Masses.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to The Black Masses is Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin and Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow follow close behind.

#1Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night84 #2Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin74 #3Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow73 #4Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia73 #5BloodRayne (Legacy)52

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The best games with a fantasy setting like The Black Masses

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Black Masses. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Bloodstained: Ritual of the NightClosest overall match

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasyHorrorExploration

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135

Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like The Black Masses, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and combat magic, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting76Combat69Progression60

#2Castlevania: Portrait of RuinClosest on setting

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Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: visuals and progression.

It predates The Black Masses by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Game mode69Combat66Progression42

#3Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

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Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: visuals and progression.

It predates The Black Masses by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Game mode69Combat50Progression42

#4Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

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Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: visuals and progression.

It predates The Black Masses by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Game mode69Combat50Progression42

#5BloodRayne (Legacy)Closest on combat

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BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkHorrorFantasy

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with The Black Masses: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: visuals and game mode.

It predates The Black Masses by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting87Tone69Game mode33Visuals0

#6Guacamelee! Gold EditionClosest on progression

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Guacamelee! Gold Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2

Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with The Black Masses: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Guacamelee! Gold Edition is the enhanced edition of Guacamelee! that features all downloadable content for the original game and supports Steam Workshop to create and share custom character skins. In its core Guacamelee! is a 2D Metroidvania with platforming and brawling elements. Guacamelee!

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: visuals.

It predates The Black Masses by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Game mode84Setting60Visuals0

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UnEpic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24

Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed The Black Masses, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Unepic is a 2D platformer game with role-playing elements. The story follows Daniel, a sci-fi, and video games geek that one day was teleported into a fantasy world and found himself in a giant castle. The game’s dialogues, storyline, and aesthetics heavily relies on humor with a lot of geek-culture references and mocking on sci-fi and fantasy clichés.

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: visuals and setting.

It predates The Black Masses by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat69Setting42Visuals0

#8Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 62OC75· 60

Year 2023Dev Owlcat GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like The Black Masses, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping open world exploration

You will take on the role of a Rogue Trader, a scion of an ancient dynasty of daring privateers, that reign over their own merchant empire and explore the fringes of Imperial space with the blessing of the Emperor Himself. Thanks to their Warrant of Trade - the Rogue Trader is endowed with privileges and power beyond imagination as well as the task of expanding the borders of the Imperium.

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: progression.

Genre100Game mode78Setting65Tone64Combat61Progression0

#9Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like The Black Masses, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: visuals.

It predates The Black Masses by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting60Visuals0

#10Altered Beast

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Altered Beast

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkFantasy

IGDB45

Year 1988Dev Team Shinobi · ActivisionOn Android · iOS · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Black Masses, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and survival mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: visuals and setting.

It predates The Black Masses by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Game mode77Setting37Visuals0

#11Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed The Black Masses, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: visuals and game mode.

It predates The Black Masses by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting60Game mode32Visuals0

#12Confrontation

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Confrontation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy

Steam👍 26%· 359RAWG👍 3%· 38MC51IGDB50· 1

Year 2012Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Confrontation is the TRPG and the video game adaptation of the tabletop title of the same name by Rackham. That is the only title in the IP, and the game is developed by Cyanide. This studio is also famous for the Pro Cycling Manager series.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against mixed for The Black Masses.

It predates The Black Masses by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode69Setting62

#13Dungeon Siege III

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Dungeon Siege III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMeleeFantasyOffline

Steam👍 58%· 2.9KRAWG👍 40%· 227MC72

Year 2011Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed The Black Masses, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

In Dungeon Siege III, 150 years have passed since the ending of the original Dungeon Siege. Some 30 years ago, a woman named Jeyne Kassynder led the rebellion and took over the power in the fantasy realm of Ehb.

It predates The Black Masses by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode65Setting55

#14Songs for a Hero

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Songs for a Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeFantasyCasualNarrative2D

Steam👍 97%· 4.4K

Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like The Black Masses, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Plataformas voadoras, inimigos coloridos, armas mágicas e física inexplicável. Isso tudo com uma música de fundo que acompanha a saga de um cavaleiro.

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: tone and visuals.

It predates The Black Masses by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting61Tone0Visuals0

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Spellsworn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 1.5KRAWG👍 46%· 25

Year 2015Dev Frogsong StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like The Black Masses, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, MOBA team gameplay and battle royale tension, while skipping adventure storytelling

Inspired by arena and player vs. player classics, such as League of Legends, Super Smash Brothers, and the Warcraft 3 Mod, Warlocks, Spellsworn is a PvP arena game in which you must use magic and quick reflexes to outsmart and obliterate your opponent.

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: visuals.

It predates The Black Masses by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting66Game mode53Combat51Visuals0

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