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24 Games with a fantasy setting like Crypt of the NecroDancer that you should try

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We filtered the 32 games similar to Crypt of the NecroDancer down to the 24 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Tiny Rogues, Dungeons of Dredmor and UnEpic top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Crypt of the NecroDancer.

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HardcoreSoloCo-op
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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Crypt of the NecroDancer is Tiny Rogues — scoring 63/100 on our similarity scale. Dungeons of Dredmor and UnEpic follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Crypt of the NecroDancer

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Crypt of the NecroDancer. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

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Tiny Rogues

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Tiny Rogues
Closest overall match
RPGDungeon Crawler
SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasyExplorationLootPixel Art2D
Year 2022Dev RubyDevPlaytime ~4hOn PC

What brings it close to Crypt of the NecroDancer is punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, tone and setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode and combat: ranged combat and a top-down view.

Released 7 years after Crypt of the NecroDancer.

Genre100Tone100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals51
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Dungeons of Dredmor

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Dungeons of Dredmor
RPGDungeon Crawler
SoloMagicMeleeProceduralFantasyLootExplorationIsometric
Year 2011Dev Gaslamp GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as Crypt of the NecroDancer: procedural generation, magic-based combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and an isometric view. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and a medieval setting.

Genre100World100Combat76Progression70Setting66Visuals47
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UnEpic

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UnEpic
Closest on combat
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicFantasyExploration2DPixel Art
Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Crypt of the NecroDancer is deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. They part company on genre and progression: this one brings precision platforming and a medieval setting.

Combat100Game mode91Visuals76Setting66Progression57Genre50
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Hammerwatch

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Hammerwatch
Closest on visuals
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootPixel ArtIsometric2D
Year 2013Dev BlitWorksPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets Crypt of the NecroDancer on deep RPG systems, procedural generation and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and co-op play. They part company on genre and combat: this one brings action RPG combat.

Setting100World100Progression100Visuals88Game mode86Combat56
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Nobody Saves the World

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Nobody Saves the World
Closest on game mode
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric2D
Year 2022Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Crypt of the NecroDancer does: deep RPG systems, procedural generation and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on genre and combat: this one brings action RPG combat.

Released 7 years after Crypt of the NecroDancer.

Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals72Combat54
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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

What carries over from Crypt of the NecroDancer is deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in genre and setting — its own ground is action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Combat100Game mode91Progression71Tone64Visuals59Setting53
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Child of Light

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Child of Light
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMagicFantasyLoot2D
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It meets Crypt of the NecroDancer on deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. To that it adds loot and gear systems, and single-player focus. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings precision platforming and strong narrative focus.

Game mode100Setting100Combat87Progression59Genre50Visuals36
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Magicka

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Magicka
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyIsometric
Year 2011Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC

With Crypt of the NecroDancer it shares deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat. Both also lean on single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in genre and visuals — its own ground is a mythological setting.

Combat100Game mode85Tone75Setting62Visuals57Genre50
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Salt and Sanctuary

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Salt and Sanctuary
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeHardcoreFantasyExplorationLoot2D
Year 2016Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with Crypt of the NecroDancer: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals and genre — its own ground is action RPG combat and horror setting.

Game mode100Tone71Setting64Combat63Progression58Genre50
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Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

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Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
RPGLooter Shooter
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeMagicFantasyLoot
Year 2022Dev Gearbox Software · 2K GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Its point of contact with Crypt of the NecroDancer is deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in visuals and genre — its own ground is shooting mechanics and skill tree progression.

Released 7 years after Crypt of the NecroDancer.

Combat100Setting100Game mode82Progression60Genre50Visuals0
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Minecraft Dungeons

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Minecraft Dungeons
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
Year 2020Dev Mojang Studios · Xbox Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to Crypt of the NecroDancer is deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on combat, setting and progression. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings action RPG combat and cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 5 years after Crypt of the NecroDancer.

Combat100Setting100Progression100Game mode91Genre50Visuals42
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Dungeon Siege II

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Dungeon Siege II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
Year 2005Dev Gas Powered Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Held in common with Crypt of the NecroDancer: deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and genre: action RPG combat and ranged combat.

It predates Crypt of the NecroDancer by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Setting100Game mode89Progression77Combat66Genre50Visuals35
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
RPGTactical RPG
SoloCo-opProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric
Year 2009Dev Chunsoft · Nintendo

Held in common with Crypt of the NecroDancer: deep RPG systems, procedural generation and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and an isometric view. Where they diverge is genre and visuals.

Setting100World100Progression100Game mode71Visuals57Genre50
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Guacamelee! Gold Edition

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Guacamelee! Gold Edition
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeFantasyExploration2D
Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It meets Crypt of the NecroDancer on deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and genre: action RPG combat.

Game mode100Setting100Progression63Combat56Genre50Visuals36
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The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

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The Lord of the Rings: Conquest
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeFantasy
Year 2009Dev Artificial Mind & Movement · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Its point of contact with Crypt of the NecroDancer is deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to offline play. Where the two diverge is visuals and genre: action RPG combat and a third-person camera.

Setting100Game mode90Combat76Genre50Visuals0

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