10 Dark games like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising down to the 10 that fit the “Dark” category. They Are Billions, Tyranny and Wasteland 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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The best dark games like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1They Are BillionsClosest overall match

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SoloTacticalDarkSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 51KIGDB76· 7OC75· 44

Year 2019Dev Numantian GamesOn PS4 · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and tower defense planning, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode and setting.

Released 9 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#2Tyranny

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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 setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting and game mode.

Released 6 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#3Wasteland 3Closest on game mode

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Co-opSoloMultiplayerTacticalDarkSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 22KIGDB87· 9OC86· 114

Year 2020Dev inXile EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting.

Released 10 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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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 real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode.

Released 9 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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Steam GOG Epic

#5Armello

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalDarkIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 16KIGDB73· 6OC79· 59

Year 2015Dev League of GeeksOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, card game strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting and visuals.

Released 5 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#6Aarklash: LegacyClosest on tone

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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 real-time strategy

In Aarklash: Legacy take command of a mercenary squad in search of truth and guide it through countless battles. Welcome to Aarklash, a land of chaos where incessant battles between the forces of Light, Destiny and Darkness have lasted since the beginning of time.

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

Released 3 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#7Fantasy Grounds Classic

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opMultiplayerTacticalDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 79%· 1.2K

Year 2014Dev SmiteWorks USAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, card game strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping real-time strategy

Featured DLCComplete a Bundle and SaveEven if you've already bought some of the D&D items, you can Complete the Bundle and save 25% on all the remaining items without having to re-buy anything you already own on Steam.

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

Released 4 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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SoloTacticalDarkIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 12KIGDB63· 5OC70· 44

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

✓ Fits the classic CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: setting and tone.

Released 9 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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#9Gorky 17Closest on setting

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SoloTacticalDarkSci-FiIsometric

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

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

✓ Shared with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

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

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 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode.

It predates Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloTacticalDarkIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 7.6KIGDB84· 11OC82· 121

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

✓ Like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, while skipping real-time strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

Released 10 years after Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Chaos Rising.

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