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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Ved is Loop Hero — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Darkest Dungeon II and Derelict Star follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ved. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy
≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, resource management and visual pixel, while skipping visual novel storytelling
Where it drifts furthest from Ved: visuals.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs
≠ Where it differs: brings horror setting, historical setting and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual novel storytelling
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping visual novel storytelling
In a grim dystopian future, where mankind has scattered across the galaxy and the human society has split into two distinct classes, you are a poor stateless outcast forced to live off scraps from derelict alien stations and ships in the outer space, yet you dream of becoming a privileged citizen…
Where it drifts furthest from Ved: setting.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs
≠ Its own twist: horror tension, punishing difficulty and horror setting, while skipping visual novel storytelling
Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.
Where it drifts furthest from Ved: setting.
It predates Ved by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, visual novel storytelling and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, ranged combat and horror setting, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Ved: setting.
It predates Ved by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, setting medieval and horror setting, while skipping visual novel storytelling
Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid that focuses on tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.
Where it drifts furthest from Ved: setting and visuals.
It predates Ved by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping visual novel storytelling
Vez’nan the powerful almighty wizard has returned! Embark on an epic journey as you gather his army and fulfill his devious plans... muahaha. Get ready to show the Kingdom who the real boss is! Fight your way as you conquer the new and the good old realms.
Where it drifts furthest from Ved: setting.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping visual novel storytelling
Vez’nan the powerful almighty wizard has returned! Embark on an epic journey as you gather his army and fulfill his devious plans... muahaha. Get ready to show the Kingdom who the real boss is! Fight your way as you conquer the new and the good old realms.
Where it drifts furthest from Ved: setting.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Stands apart with horror setting and setting scifi, while skipping visual novel storytelling
Where it drifts furthest from Ved: setting.
It predates Ved by 20 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics, while skipping visual novel storytelling
KeeperRL is an ambitious dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil wizard and study the methods of black magic. Equip your minions and explore the world, murder innocent villagers and burn their homes.
Where it drifts furthest from Ved: visuals.
It predates Ved by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings historical setting, setting medieval and visual isometric, while skipping visual novel storytelling
King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is the next chapter in the cult RPG/adventure saga.
Where it drifts furthest from Ved: visuals and setting.
It predates Ved by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Where it differs: brings skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping visual novel storytelling
Blackguards is a tactical RPG based on pen and paper game The Dark Eye and followed by the sequel, Blackguards 2. The protagonist of the game is blamed for killing a princess. To prove his innocence he starts an adventure and investigates the murder.
Where it drifts furthest from Ved: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Ved.
It predates Ved by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror setting and setting scifi, while skipping visual novel storytelling
Gorky 17 is a role-playing game set in a fictional polish town of Gorky 17. The town was attacked by mutants and destroyed. Several years after these events a NATO group disappeared near Gorky 17. You take control of the second team sent to find missing allies.
Where it drifts furthest from Ved: setting and visuals.
It predates Ved by 25 years, with what that implies technically.
