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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Black Masses down to the 17 that fit the “Dark” 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 “Dark” 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 #5Bloodsports.TV71

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The best dark games like The Black Masses

17 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

74

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

#5Bloodsports.TVClosest on combat

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Bloodsports.TV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeDarkHorror

Steam👍 78%· 674MC69IGDB55· 1

Year 2015Dev FatsharkPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, MOBA team gameplay and sports simulation, while skipping open world exploration

Featured DLC About the GameTeam up Gladiators! New volunteers are incoming. Bloodsports.TV is a co-op top-down Hero Defense game. In this spin-off set in the world of Krater, take on waves of incoming enemies and bosses in this old school, fast-paced approach to strategic co-op games.

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: setting.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode60Tone53Setting40

#6Warhammer 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

#7The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

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The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorror

Steam👍 95%· 1.8KIGDB88· 4

Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and horror tension, while skipping adventure storytelling

Three marks remain. Embark on a blood soaked quest of vengeance as either Yuki, a machine-armed, mentally unraveling prisoner, or The Dishwasher, a relentless, reanimated samurai, against the corrupted leaders of society: the Banker, the General, and the Judge.

Where it drifts furthest from The Black Masses: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone82Setting58Visuals0

#8Castlevania: Symphony of the NightClosest on world

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration

IGDB92· 3

Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ 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 fantasy world

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

It predates The Black Masses by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100World100Setting85Combat66Progression44

#9Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkHorrorExploration

IGDB86· 1

Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and loot and gear systems, while skipping open world exploration

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

It predates The Black Masses by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting85Progression42Game mode32

#10Castlevania: Circle of the MoonClosest on progression

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Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkHorrorExploration

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

✓ 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 game mode.

It predates The Black Masses by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Progression100Setting85Combat66Game mode32

#11Altered 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

#12Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

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Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkHorror2D

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration

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

It predates The Black Masses by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting85Game mode32Visuals0

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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

#14BloodRayne (Legacy)

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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

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Castlevania

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkHorrorLoot

Year 1986Dev Konami · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and loot and gear systems, while skipping adventure storytelling

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

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

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting85Game mode32Progression0

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