Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Dreamspring (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Dreamspring 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.
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The short version
- Closest match: No Rest for the Wicked, which both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and difficult.
- Dreamspring is tagged Early Access, RPG, Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric, Adventure, First-Person, Souls-like, Action RPG 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.
Why players value Dreamspring
The five things Steam players tag Dreamspring with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Early Access
- RPG
- Dark Fantasy
- Atmospheric
- Adventure
| Reception | on Steam (93% of 56) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $12.59 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
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
- 1
No Rest for the Wicked
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Early Access, Souls-like and Action RPG; released around the same time (2024).
From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.
No Rest for the Wicked at a glance Released 2024 Studio Moon Studios GmbH Player sentiment 80% positive of 81,102 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (80% of 81,102)
Matches Dreamspring on: 4 of 5 — Early Access, RPG, Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Early Access, Open World, Souls-like, Action RPG, Combat — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $39.99 — $27.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:Early AccessSouls-likeAction RPGCombatExplorationRPG3DController
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God of War
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Combat, RPG and Exploration.
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
God of War at a glance Released 2005 Studio Santa Monica Studio Player sentiment 96% positive of 184,172 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (96% of 184,172)
Matches Dreamspring on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Mythology, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $49.99 — $37.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:CombatRPGExplorationAction RPGSouls-like3D
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Lies of P
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Souls-like, Dark Fantasy and Action RPG; released around the same time (2023).
Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.
Lies of P at a glance Released 2023 Studio NEOWIZ Player sentiment 92% positive of 81,935 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (92% of 81,935)
Matches Dreamspring on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: Souls-like, Action, Dark Fantasy, Action RPG, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $59.99 — $47.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:Souls-likeDark FantasyAction RPGExploration3DRPGChoices Matter
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Dark Souls III
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Souls-like, Dark Fantasy and RPG.
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!
Dark Souls III at a glance Released 2016 Studio FromSoftware Player sentiment 94% positive of 439,389 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 439,389)
Matches Dreamspring on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Difficult, RPG, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $59.99 — $47.40 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Dreamspring:Souls-likeDark FantasyRPGExplorationAction RPG
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Death's Door
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Souls-like, Dark Fantasy and RPG.
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.
Death's Door at a glance Released 2021 Studio Acid Nerve Player sentiment 93% positive of 22,064 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 22,064)
Matches Dreamspring on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Dark Fantasy, Adventure
Why players like it: Cute, Souls-like, 3D Platformer, Cartoony, Dark Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $19.99 — $7.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:Souls-likeDark FantasyRPGExplorationAction RPGDungeon Crawler3DIndie
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Lords of the Fallen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Souls-like, Exploration and Combat; released around the same time (2023).
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.
Lords of the Fallen at a glance Released 2023 Studio CI Games Player sentiment 68% positive of 55,818 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (68% of 55,818)
Matches Dreamspring on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Dark Fantasy, Adventure
Why players like it: Souls-like, Exploration, Combat, Action, Dark Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $29.99 — $17.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:Souls-likeExplorationCombatDark FantasyRPGAction RPG
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Vampyr
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Choices Matter and Dark Fantasy.
London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Vampyr at a glance Released 2018 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment Player sentiment 77% positive of 25,168 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 25,168)
Matches Dreamspring on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: Vampire, RPG, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $39.99 — $27.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:RPGChoices MatterDark FantasyAction RPGSouls-like
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Biomutant
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Exploration and Action RPG.
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
Biomutant at a glance Released 2021 Studio Experiment 101 Player sentiment 66% positive of 20,181 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (66% of 20,181)
Matches Dreamspring on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: Open World, Action, Singleplayer, RPG, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $39.99 — $27.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:RPGExplorationAction RPGIndieSouls-like
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Xuan-Yuan Sword VII
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Action RPG and Dungeon Crawler.
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an ARPG rooted in Chinese history and mythology. Players take on the role of Taishi Zhao, a calm and reliable swordsman who was accidentally involved in a tragic fate. To protect his beloved family, he starts a journey in this chaotic realm to find the truth.
Xuan-Yuan Sword VII at a glance Released 2020 Studio SOFTSTAR Player sentiment 63% positive of 9,575 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: (63% of 9,575)
Matches Dreamspring on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: RPG, Martial Arts, Historical, Singleplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $34.99 — $22.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:RPGAction RPGDungeon CrawlerChoices MatterSouls-like
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Black Myth: Wukong
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Action RPG, Souls-like and RPG; released around the same time (2024).
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
Black Myth: Wukong at a glance Released 2024 Studio Game Science Player sentiment 96% positive of 1,209,348 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 9.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 1,209,348)
Matches Dreamspring on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: Mythology, Action RPG, Action, Souls-like, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $59.99 — $47.40 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Dreamspring:Action RPGSouls-likeRPGCombatDark Fantasy3D
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Gothic 1
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Dark Fantasy and Action RPG.
War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...
Gothic 1 at a glance Released 2001 Studio Piranha Bytes Player sentiment 93% positive of 18,311 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 18,311)
Matches Dreamspring on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Classic, Atmospheric, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $19.99 — $7.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:RPGDark FantasyAction RPGRetroChoices Matter
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Death Trash
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Early Access, Exploration and Action RPG.
Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world.
Death Trash at a glance Released 2021 Studio Crafting Legends Player sentiment 92% positive of 3,722 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (92% of 3,722)
Matches Dreamspring on: 3 of 5 — Early Access, RPG, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Early Access, Post-apocalyptic, Pixel Graphics, Exploration, Isometric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $19.99 — $7.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:Early AccessExplorationAction RPGRPGChoices MatterSouls-like
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TUNIC
Why it matched: both fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Exploration, Souls-like and RPG; released around the same time (2022).
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
TUNIC at a glance Released 2022 Studio TUNIC Team Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,472 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 18,472)
Matches Dreamspring on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Exploration, Puzzle, Souls-like, Metroidvania, Cute — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $29.99 — $17.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:ExplorationSouls-likeRPG3DAction RPGControllerIndie
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Hollow Knight
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Souls-like, Indie and Exploration.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight at a glance Released 2017 Studio Team Cherry Player sentiment 97% positive of 559,290 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 559,290)
Matches Dreamspring on: 3 of 5 — Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Souls-like, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $14.99 — $2.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:Souls-likeIndieExplorationDark FantasyController
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Arx Fatalis
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, First-Person and Dark Fantasy.
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.
Arx Fatalis at a glance Released 2002 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 2,634 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (88% of 2,634)
Matches Dreamspring on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: RPG, First-Person, Dark Fantasy, Classic, Immersive Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $4.99 — $7.60 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Dreamspring:RPGFirst-PersonDark FantasyDungeon CrawlerExplorationAction RPG
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Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Souls-like, Exploration and 3D; released around the same time (2022).
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits at a glance Released 2022 Studio Ember Lab Player sentiment 92% positive of 17,564 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 17,564)
Matches Dreamspring on: 2 of 5 — Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Souls-like, Action-Adventure, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $39.99 — $27.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:Souls-likeExploration3DCombatControllerIndie
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Hogwarts Legacy
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Exploration and Action RPG; released around the same time (2023).
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Hogwarts Legacy at a glance Released 2023 Studio Avalanche Software Player sentiment 90% positive of 371,874 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (90% of 371,874)
Matches Dreamspring on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: Magic, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $5.99 — $6.60 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:RPGExplorationAction RPGCombatChoices Matter
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DARK SOULS: Prepare To Die Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Souls-like, RPG and Dark Fantasy.
Dark Souls will be the most deeply challenging game you play this year. Can you live through a million deaths and earn your legacy?
DARK SOULS: Prepare To Die Edition at a glance Released 2012 Studio FromSoftware, Inc. Player sentiment 92% positive of 78,539 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (92% of 78,539)
Matches Dreamspring on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: Souls-like, RPG, Dark Fantasy, Difficult, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:Souls-likeRPGDark FantasyExplorationAction RPG
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Risen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Exploration and Dark Fantasy.
Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
Risen at a glance Released 2009 Studio Piranha Bytes Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,815 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 10,815)
Matches Dreamspring on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Gothic, Fantasy, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $14.99 — $2.40 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Dreamspring:RPGExplorationDark FantasyAction RPG
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Dark Souls II
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Souls-like, RPG and Dark Fantasy.
Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
Dark Souls II at a glance Released 2014 Studio FromSoftware Player sentiment 88% positive of 46,773 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (88% of 46,773)
Matches Dreamspring on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: Souls-like, RPG, Dark Fantasy, Difficult, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $39.99 — $27.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:Souls-likeRPGDark FantasyAction RPGExploration
- 21
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Action RPG and Dark Fantasy.
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen at a glance Released 2016 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 88% positive of 49,002 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (88% of 49,002)
Matches Dreamspring on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric, Adventure
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Character Customization, Fantasy, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $29.99 — $17.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:RPGAction RPGDark FantasyExploration
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Hades II
Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Dungeon Crawler and Action RPG; released around the same time (2025).
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Hades II at a glance Released 2025 Studio Supergiant Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 122,855 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (96% of 122,855)
Matches Dreamspring on: 3 of 5 — Early Access, RPG, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Action, Rogue-like, Rogue-lite, Hack and Slash, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $29.99 — $17.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:RPGDungeon CrawlerAction RPGIndieSouls-likeEarly Access
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LIZARDS MUST DIE
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Souls-like, Action RPG and RPG; released around the same time (2023).
The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
LIZARDS MUST DIE at a glance Released 2023 Studio Smola Game Studio Player sentiment 96% positive of 26,441 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 26,441)
Matches Dreamspring on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Historical, Souls-like, Spectacle fighter, Hack and Slash, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $3.99 — $8.60 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:Souls-likeAction RPGRPG3D
- 24
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Exploration and Action RPG; released around the same time (2025).
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at a glance Released 2025 Studio Sandfall Interactive Player sentiment 95% positive of 277,064 Price $47.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (95% of 277,064)
Matches Dreamspring on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Dark Fantasy, Adventure
Why players like it: Turn-Based Combat, Story Rich, Fantasy, RPG, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dreamspring: $47.99 — $35.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dreamspring:RPGExplorationAction RPGSouls-likeDark Fantasy3D
Common questions
What game is most like Dreamspring?
No Rest for the Wicked, on the evidence we have. It both open world, fantasy, atmospheric and difficult. 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 Dreamspring" 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 Dreamspring. 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.