Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Chronicon (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Chronicon on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Children of Morta, which both fantasy.
- Chronicon is tagged Loot, Action RPG, Hack and Slash, Dungeon Crawler, RPG, Pixel Graphics, Crafting, Indie by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Children of Morta
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 10 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Hack and Slash and RPG; released around the same time (2019).
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Children of Morta at a glance Released 2019 Studio Dead Mage Player sentiment 88% positive of 23,113 Price $21.99 Pixel GraphicsHack and SlashRPGLocal Co-OpDungeon CrawlerAction RPG2DProcedural Generation
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Heroes of Hammerwatch
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler and RPG; released around the same time (2018).
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Heroes of Hammerwatch at a glance Released 2018 Studio Crackshell Player sentiment 87% positive of 9,527 Price $2.99 Pixel GraphicsDungeon CrawlerRPGIndie2DHack and SlashProcedural GenerationAction RPG
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Wizard of Legend
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler and Local Co-Op; released around the same time (2018).
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Wizard of Legend at a glance Released 2018 Studio Contingent99 Player sentiment 91% positive of 21,051 Price $15.99 Pixel GraphicsDungeon CrawlerLocal Co-OpMagicIndieHack and Slash2DRPG
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Hammerwatch
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Dungeon Crawler, Indie and RPG.
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Hammerwatch at a glance Released 2013 Studio Crackshell Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,513 Price $9.99 Dungeon CrawlerIndieRPGPixel GraphicsLocal Co-OpHack and SlashFantasy2D
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Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Action RPG and Dungeon Crawler.
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Heroes of Hammerwatch II at a glance Released 2025 Studio Crackshell Player sentiment 82% positive of 6,497 Price $19.99 RPGAction RPGDungeon CrawlerProcedural GenerationHack and SlashPixel Graphics2DFantasy
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Dragon Cliff
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Loot and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2018).
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
Dragon Cliff at a glance Released 2018 Studio Meta Interaction Player sentiment 89% positive of 8,184 Price $1.99 RPGLootPixel GraphicsIndieDungeon Crawler2DHack and SlashFantasy
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Last Epoch
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Action RPG, Loot and Hack and Slash; released around the same time (2024).
Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.
Last Epoch at a glance Released 2024 Studio Eleventh Hour Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 118,373 Price $34.99 Action RPGLootHack and SlashRPGDungeon CrawlerIndieFantasyMagic
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Minecraft Dungeons
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Dungeon Crawler, Hack and Slash and RPG; released around the same time (2020).
Fight your way through an exciting action-adventure game, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and set in the Minecraft universe!
Minecraft Dungeons at a glance Released 2020 Studio Mojang Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 19,205 Price $9.99 Dungeon CrawlerHack and SlashRPGAction RPGAction-AdventureLootFantasyMagic
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Torchlight
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Action RPG and Hack and Slash.
Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.
Torchlight at a glance Released 2009 Studio Runic Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 7,362 Price $14.99 RPGAction RPGHack and SlashDungeon CrawlerFantasyLootIndieMagic
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Moonlighter
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics and Dungeon Crawler; released around the same time (2018).
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Moonlighter at a glance Released 2018 Studio Digital Sun Player sentiment 81% positive of 24,059 Price $19.99 Hack and SlashPixel GraphicsDungeon CrawlerRPGAction RPGProcedural GenerationFantasy2D
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Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Fantasy, Indie and RPG; released around the same time (2020).
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms at a glance Released 2020 Studio Codename Entertainment Inc. Player sentiment 77% positive of 15,028 Price Free FantasyIndieRPG2DLootDungeon CrawlerMagicAction-Adventure
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Victor Vran ARPG
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Action RPG, Hack and Slash and RPG.
Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!
Victor Vran ARPG at a glance Released 2015 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 6,454 Price $19.99 Action RPGHack and SlashRPGLootDungeon CrawlerIndieLocal Co-OpFantasy
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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Hack and Slash and Action RPG.
Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing at a glance Released 2013 Studio NeocoreGames Player sentiment 83% positive of 10,239 Price $14.99 RPGHack and SlashAction RPGIndieLootFantasyDungeon CrawlerMagic
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Reign of Guilds
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, PvE and Indie.
Reign of Guilds — the spiritual successor to the old-school fantasy where steel, magic, and skill decide your fate. Inspired by the legacy of Ultima Online and EverQuest.
Reign of Guilds at a glance Released 2025 Studio Atlant Games ltd Player sentiment 61% positive of 1,417 Price Free RPGPvEIndieFantasyAction RPGMagicClass-BasedCrafting
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Grim Dawn
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Action RPG, Hack and Slash and Loot; released around the same time (2016).
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
Grim Dawn at a glance Released 2016 Studio Crate Entertainment Player sentiment 93% positive of 109,295 Price $24.99 Action RPGHack and SlashLootRPGDungeon CrawlerFantasyCrafting
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Hyper Light Drifter
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Indie and Hack and Slash; released around the same time (2016).
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Hyper Light Drifter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Heart Machine Player sentiment 93% positive of 19,135 Price $19.99 Pixel GraphicsIndieHack and SlashRPG2DAction RPGFantasy
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler and Indie.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer at a glance Released 2014 Studio Brace Yourself Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 26,481 Price $14.99 Pixel GraphicsDungeon CrawlerIndieLocal Co-OpRPG2DProcedural GenerationFantasy
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Eastern Exorcist
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, 2D and Hack and Slash; released around the same time (2021).
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Eastern Exorcist at a glance Released 2021 Studio Wildfire Game（无锡野火数字科技有限公司） Player sentiment 84% positive of 6,775 Price $17.99 RPG2DHack and SlashAction RPGFantasyMagicIndie
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Metin2
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Action RPG, PvE and Hack and Slash; released around the same time (2017).
Become a part of the legendary oriental action MMO – now also on Steam! Put your skill to the test in epic PvE battles against dragons and sinister demon lords, enter merciless PvP duels and become a true martial arts master!
Metin2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio WEBZEN Inc. Player sentiment 70% positive of 14,418 Price Not listed Action RPGPvEHack and SlashRPGFantasyAction-AdventureClass-Based
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Diablo IV
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Action RPG, Hack and Slash and Loot; released around the same time (2023).
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
Diablo IV at a glance Released 2023 Studio Blizzard Entertainment Player sentiment 65% positive of 74,932 Price $49.99 Action RPGHack and SlashLootRPGDungeon CrawlerPvEFantasy
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Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Action RPG, Hack and Slash and RPG; released around the same time (2020).
Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem at a glance Released 2020 Studio WOLCEN Studio Player sentiment 56% positive of 67,957 Price $19.99 Action RPGHack and SlashRPGLootIndieDungeon CrawlerFantasy
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Himno
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Pixel Graphics, 2D and Procedural Generation; released around the same time (2019).
Himno is a peaceful, 2D platformer game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. Take a breath, and relax.
Himno at a glance Released 2019 Studio David Moralejo Sánchez Player sentiment 91% positive of 5,820 Price Free Pixel Graphics2DProcedural GenerationRPGFantasyAction RPGAction-Adventure
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Lost Castle / 失落城堡
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including 4 Player Local, Dungeon Crawler and Hack and Slash; released around the same time (2016).
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
Lost Castle / 失落城堡 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Hunter Studio Player sentiment 86% positive of 23,959 Price $2.99 4 Player LocalDungeon CrawlerHack and SlashPvERPG2DAction RPGLoot
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Cube World
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Indie and Fantasy; released around the same time (2019).
Cube World is a voxel-based action RPG with a focus on exploration. It takes place in a procedurally generated fantasy world made up entirely of cubes.
Cube World at a glance Released 2019 Studio Picroma Player sentiment 36% positive of 18,732 Price $19.99 RPGIndieFantasyPixel GraphicsProcedural GenerationCraftingAction RPG
Common questions
What game is most like Chronicon?
Children of Morta, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Chronicon" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Chronicon. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.