10 Dark games like They Are Billions that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to They Are Billions down to the 10 that fit the “Dark” category. Pathologic 2, Darkest Dungeon® and Disco Elysium top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to They Are Billions.

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The best dark games like They Are Billions

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to They Are Billions. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Pathologic 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalHardcoreDarkHorrorIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB63· 5OC70· 44

Year 2019Dev Ice-Pick Lodge · tinyBuildOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkHardcoreHorror

Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80

Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like They Are Billions, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty

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

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalDarkIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 127KIGDB89· 8OC92· 82

Year 2019Dev ZA/UMOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and visual novel storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

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#4Tyranny

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalDarkIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 13KIGDB81· 10OC81· 60

Year 2016Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of classic CRPGs: deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPG

SoloTacticalDarkIsometricRanged

Steam👍 73%· 849RAWG👍 35%· 26MC72

Year 2013Dev Cyanide Studio · CyanidePlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are classic CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 7.6KIGDB84· 11OC82· 121

Year 2020Dev Splash Damage · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

✓ Like They Are Billions, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkHorrorSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 81%· 2.2KRAWG👍 61%· 188IGDB80· 1

Year 1999Dev Hyperion Entertainment · Topware Interactive ACEPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with They Are Billions: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkHorrorBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 84%· 1.8K

Year 2015Dev Michal BrzozowskiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed They Are Billions, expect deep RPG systems, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, sandbox freedom and adventure storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

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#9Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkHorrorSci-Fi

Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed They Are Billions, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

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#10Sword of the Stars: The Pit

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalDarkSci-FiHorrorIsometric

Steam👍 84%· 1.6KRAWG👍 52%· 56MC68IGDB70· 1

Year 2013Dev Kerberos ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed They Are Billions, expect deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

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