Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Darkest Dungeon II (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Darkest Dungeon II 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: Darkest Dungeon, which made by the same studio, Red Hook Studios.
- Darkest Dungeon II is tagged Turn-Based Tactics, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-lite, Dark Fantasy, Lovecraftian, Singleplayer, Rogue-like, Perma Death 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.
- 1 are from the same studio: Darkest Dungeon.
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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Darkest Dungeon
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Red Hook Studios; both horror, fantasy and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Turn-Based Combat, Dark Fantasy and Dungeon Crawler.
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
Darkest Dungeon at a glance Released 2016 Studio Red Hook Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 161,942 Price $3.74 Turn-Based CombatDark FantasyDungeon CrawlerRogue-likeRPGLovecraftianTurn-BasedPerma Death
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Iratus: Lord of the Dead
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and strategy; shares 11 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based Combat and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2020).
Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!
Iratus: Lord of the Dead at a glance Released 2020 Studio Unfrozen Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,251 Price $2.99 RPGTurn-Based CombatRogue-likeDark FantasyRogue-liteTurn-BasedTurn-Based TacticsLovecraftian
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Wildermyth
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Party-Based RPG, Story Rich and Turn-Based Tactics; released around the same time (2021).
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Wildermyth at a glance Released 2021 Studio Worldwalker Games LLC Player sentiment 95% positive of 18,232 Price $24.99 Party-Based RPGStory RichTurn-Based TacticsProcedural GenerationRogue-liteTurn-Based StrategyHand-drawnRPG
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Curious Expedition 2
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-lite, Turn-Based and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2021).
Curious Expedition 2 is a turn-based narrative roguelike set in a reimagined version of the late 19th century that uses procedural gameplay and story elements to create completely unique and epic adventures every time you play.
Curious Expedition 2 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Maschinen-Mensch Player sentiment 89% positive of 4,143 Price $4.99 Rogue-liteTurn-BasedRogue-likeTurn-Based StrategyRPGLovecraftianProcedural GenerationStory Rich
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The Last Spell
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Turn-Based Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based Tactics; released around the same time (2023).
Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.
The Last Spell at a glance Released 2023 Studio Ishtar Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 13,649 Price $6.24 Turn-Based StrategyRPGTurn-Based TacticsTurn-Based CombatTurn-Based2DDark FantasyPerma Death
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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Turn-Based Strategy and Dark Fantasy; released around the same time (2023).
Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader at a glance Released 2023 Studio Owlcat Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 47,744 Price $49.99 Story RichTurn-Based StrategyDark FantasyTurn-Based TacticsRPGTurn-BasedCRPGTurn-Based Combat
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Blackguards
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Turn-Based Strategy.
What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor, but in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals? Blackguards, a new turn-based strategy RPG, explores this very question. You will discover over 180 unique hex-based battlegrounds within a dark and mature story of crime, drugs, and murder.
Blackguards at a glance Released 2014 Studio Daedalic Entertainment Player sentiment 62% positive of 3,917 Price $0.99 RPGTurn-BasedTurn-Based StrategyDark FantasyTurn-Based TacticsStory RichCRPGTurn-Based Combat
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Loop Hero
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-like, Rogue-lite and 2D; released around the same time (2021).
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Loop Hero at a glance Released 2021 Studio Four Quarters Player sentiment 93% positive of 36,517 Price $14.99 Rogue-likeRogue-lite2DDark FantasyStory RichRPGTurn-Based Tactics
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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-lite and RPG; released around the same time (2021).
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition at a glance Released 2021 Studio Owlcat Games Player sentiment 83% positive of 44,046 Price $19.99 Turn-Based CombatRogue-liteRPGParty-Based RPGTurn-Based StrategyStory RichCRPG
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Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Combat; released around the same time (2022).
Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters.
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters at a glance Released 2022 Studio Complex Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 14,719 Price $44.99 Turn-Based StrategyTurn-Based TacticsTurn-Based CombatStory RichDark FantasyStylizedRPG
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Omori
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, RPG and Hand-drawn; released around the same time (2020).
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
Omori at a glance Released 2020 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 97% positive of 88,417 Price $19.99 Story RichRPGHand-drawn2DTurn-BasedParty-Based RPGStylized
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Monster Train
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-lite, Turn-Based Tactics and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2020).
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Monster Train at a glance Released 2020 Studio Shiny Shoe Player sentiment 96% positive of 22,925 Price $24.99 Rogue-liteTurn-Based TacticsRogue-likeTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based CombatRPGProcedural Generation
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Metaphor: ReFantazio
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based Combat and Story Rich; released around the same time (2024).
After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
Metaphor: ReFantazio at a glance Released 2024 Studio ATLUS Player sentiment 90% positive of 42,897 Price $69.99 RPGTurn-Based CombatStory RichTurn-Based StrategyDark FantasyParty-Based RPGTurn-Based Tactics
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Expeditions: Rome
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based Strategy and Party-Based RPG; released around the same time (2022).
Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?
Expeditions: Rome at a glance Released 2022 Studio Logic Artists Player sentiment 87% positive of 6,755 Price $44.99 RPGTurn-Based StrategyParty-Based RPGCRPGTurn-Based TacticsStory RichTurn-Based CombatTurn-Based
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Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Party-Based RPG.
Gather your party and get ready for the kick-ass new version of GameSpot's PC Game of the Year 2014. With hours of new content, new game modes, full voiceovers, split-screen multiplayer, and thousands of improvements, there's never been a better time to explore the epic world of Rivellon!
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition at a glance Released 2015 Studio Larian Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 32,922 Price $39.99 RPGTurn-BasedParty-Based RPGTurn-Based CombatStory RichCRPGTurn-Based Strategy
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Stoneshard
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Rogue-like and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2020).
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Stoneshard at a glance Released 2020 Studio Ink Stains Games Player sentiment 75% positive of 35,515 Price $24.99 RPGRogue-likeTurn-BasedProcedural Generation2DDungeon CrawlerTurn-Based CombatDark Fantasy
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Library Of Ruina
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2021).
"May you find your book in this place." Combat between the guests and the librarians breaks out as if it were on a stage. Defeated guests turn into books, and the Library grows onward. And eventually, get your hands on… The one singular, perfect book.
Library Of Ruina at a glance Released 2021 Studio ProjectMoon Player sentiment 94% positive of 44,826 Price $29.99 Story RichTurn-Based CombatTurn-BasedTurn-Based Strategy2DRPG
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The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based; released around the same time (2020).
Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.
The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos at a glance Released 2020 Studio Artefacts Studio Player sentiment 87% positive of 8,064 Price $5.24 RPGTurn-Based TacticsTurn-BasedTurn-Based StrategyDungeon CrawlerStory Rich
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Backpack Hero
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Turn-Based, 2D and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2023).
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
Backpack Hero at a glance Released 2023 Studio Jaspel Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,500 Price $9.99 Turn-Based2DRogue-likeTurn-Based StrategyRogue-liteProcedural Generation
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Mordheim: City of the Damned
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Turn-Based and Dark Fantasy.
Mordheim: City of the Damned is the first video game adaptation of Games Workshop's cult classic tabletop game Mordheim. Set in the Warhammer World's decimated Empire city, Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game where you lead warbands into bloody and lethal skirmishes.
Mordheim: City of the Damned at a glance Released 2015 Studio Rogue Factor Player sentiment 70% positive of 8,422 Price $19.99 RPGTurn-BasedDark FantasyTurn-Based TacticsTurn-Based CombatTurn-Based StrategyPerma DeathProcedural Generation
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Sultan's Game
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy, story-rich and strategy; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Turn-Based Strategy; released around the same time (2025).
Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement?
Sultan's Game at a glance Released 2025 Studio Double Cross Player sentiment 94% positive of 35,014 Price $19.99 RPGStory RichTurn-Based StrategyDark Fantasy
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Wasteland 3
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including CRPG, Story Rich and RPG; released around the same time (2020).
Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.
Wasteland 3 at a glance Released 2020 Studio inXile Entertainment Player sentiment 85% positive of 22,363 Price $39.99 CRPGStory RichRPGParty-Based RPGTurn-Based TacticsTurn-BasedTurn-Based Combat
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Gloomhaven
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Dark Fantasy, Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Strategy; released around the same time (2021).
Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.
Gloomhaven at a glance Released 2021 Studio Flaming Fowl Studios Player sentiment 82% positive of 16,097 Price $34.99 Dark FantasyTurn-Based CombatTurn-Based StrategyRPGTurn-Based TacticsTurn-BasedParty-Based RPG
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Invisible, Inc.
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Turn-Based Tactics, Rogue-lite and Turn-Based.
Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.
Invisible, Inc. at a glance Released 2015 Studio Klei Entertainment Player sentiment 91% positive of 5,778 Price $19.99 Turn-Based TacticsRogue-liteTurn-BasedPerma DeathRogue-likeProcedural GenerationTurn-Based StrategyTurn-Based Combat
Common questions
What game is most like Darkest Dungeon II?
Darkest Dungeon, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Red Hook Studios. 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 Darkest Dungeon II" 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 Darkest Dungeon II. 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.
What else did the makers of Darkest Dungeon II do?
Darkest Dungeon is also from Red Hook Studios, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
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.