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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall down to the 25 that fit the “Dark” category. Cyberpunk 2077, Avowed and RoboCop: Rogue City top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall.

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall is Cyberpunk 2077 — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Avowed and RoboCop: Rogue City follow close behind.

#1Cyberpunk 207789 #2Avowed88 #3RoboCop: Rogue City87 #4Arx Fatalis86 #5Bright Memory: Infinite86

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The best dark games like The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

25 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Cyberpunk 2077

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Cyberpunk 2077

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 938KRAWG👍 83%· 3.0KMC73IGDB75· 21OC76· 226

Year 2020Dev CD Projekt Red · CD PROJEKT REDPlaytime ~29hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping procedural generation

88

Avowed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMagicDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 12KIGDB85· 5OC80· 200

Year 2025Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom

#3RoboCop: Rogue City

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RoboCop: Rogue City

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkFirst PersonNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 34KIGDB74· 6OC73· 114

Year 2023Dev Teyon · NaconOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping sandbox freedom

86

Arx Fatalis

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 2.5KRAWG👍 79%· 171MC77IGDB78· 2

Year 2002Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

#5Bright Memory: Infinite

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Bright Memory: Infinite

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkFirst PersonHardcore

Steam👍 92%· 40KIGDB67· 5OC63· 95

Year 2021Dev FYQD-Studio · PLAYISMOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping sandbox freedom

84

Atomic Heart

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 48KIGDB72· 4OC74· 141

Year 2023Dev Mundfish · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping sandbox freedom

#7Hellgate: London

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Hellgate: London

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeMagicDarkProceduralFirst Person

Steam👍 57%· 2.3KIGDB70· 2

Year 2007Dev Flagship Studios · HanbitSoftOn PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping adventure storytelling

81

Dead Island

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloDarkFirst PersonMultiplayerCo-op

IGDB70· 8

Year 2011Dev Techland · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping adventure storytelling

78

Fable

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExploration

IGDB90· 2

Year 2004Dev Big Blue Box · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ If you enjoyed The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping procedural generation

78

Torchlight

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeMagicRangedDarkProceduralFantasyHistoricalMedievalExploration

Steam👍 91%· 7.3KRAWG👍 72%· 666MC83IGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Runic Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, roguelike runs and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

#11Dead Island: Riptide

78

Dead Island: Riptide

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

IGDB64· 11

Year 2013Dev Techland · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping adventure storytelling

#12The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

78

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB81· 6

Year 2006Dev Bethesda Game Studios · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and setting mythology, while skipping procedural generation

#13God of War III

78

God of War III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyHistorical

IGDB96· 6

Year 2010Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting mythology and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14Final Fantasy Tactics

77

Final Fantasy Tactics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyHistorical

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 4 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

#15Castlevania: Lament of Innocence

77

Castlevania: Lament of Innocence

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloDarkFantasyMedievalHorror

IGDB78· 3

Year 2003Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Shared with The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, horror setting and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

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