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We filtered the 47 games similar to Dungeons of Dredmor down to the 11 that fit the “Dark” category. Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest, Dead Estate and Lethal Company top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dungeons of Dredmor.

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Dungeons of Dredmor is Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest — scoring 34/100 on our similarity scale. Dead Estate and Lethal Company follow close behind.

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The best dark games like Dungeons of Dredmor

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dungeons of Dredmor. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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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Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest

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Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest
Closest on game mode
RPGTactical RPG
SoloCasualDarkFantasyIsometric
Year 1992Dev Square Osaka Development Department · Nintendo

What carries over from Dungeons of Dredmor is deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world. The common ground extends to an isometric view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is genre and visuals: adventure storytelling and 2D presentation.

It predates Dungeons of Dredmor by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Tone100Setting65Visuals54Genre50
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Dead Estate

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Dead Estate
Closest overall match
RPGDungeon Crawler
SoloRangedMeleeDarkProceduralExplorationLootIsometric
Year 2020Dev Milkbar Lads · 2 Left ThumbsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Web

Same family as Dungeons of Dredmor: dark, oppressive atmosphere, procedural generation and ranged combat. To that it adds an isometric view and single-player focus. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings punishing difficulty and horror setting.

Released 9 years after Dungeons of Dredmor.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat82Progression74Visuals51
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Lethal Company

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NGL93
Lethal Company
RPGDungeon Crawler
SoloMeleeDarkProceduralExplorationLoot
Year 2023Dev ZeekerssPlaytime ~8hOn PC

On paper it is what Dungeons of Dredmor is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, procedural generation and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: strong narrative focus and horror setting.

Released 12 years after Dungeons of Dredmor.

Genre100World100Progression68Tone40Combat33Game mode20
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Torchlight

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NGL83
Torchlight
Closest on combat
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicRangedDarkProceduralFantasyMedievalLootExplorationSkill TreeIsometric
Year 2009Dev Runic Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

What it holds in common with Dungeons of Dredmor is shape: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and genre — its own ground is action RPG combat.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression88Setting76Visuals72
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Grandia

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Grandia
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyLootSkill TreeIsometric
Year 1997Dev Game Arts · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Android

The thread back to Dungeons of Dredmor runs through deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and magic-based combat. To that it adds fantasy world and single-player focus. They part company on tone and genre.

It predates Dungeons of Dredmor by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals71Progression70Setting65Genre50
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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NGL91
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Closest on setting
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkProceduralFantasyMedievalExplorationCraftingSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2011Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~46hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Dungeons of Dredmor is deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation. To that it adds a third-person camera and magic-based combat. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings action RPG combat and strong narrative focus.

Game mode100Setting100Progression80Combat76World54Genre50
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The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

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NGL87
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkProceduralFantasyMedievalExploration
Year 1996Dev Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

Its point of contact with Dungeons of Dredmor is deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation. Both also lean on a medieval setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and progression — its own ground is adventure storytelling and a sandbox world.

It predates Dungeons of Dredmor by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Setting75World61Genre50Tone42
8

God of War III

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NGL96
God of War III
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyLootSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2010Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

With Dungeons of Dredmor it shares deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and magic-based combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: action RPG combat and historical setting.

Combat100Game mode100Progression70Visuals62Genre50Tone42
9

Planescape: Torment

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NGL70
Planescape: Torment
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeDarkProceduralFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 1999Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · iOS

What carries over from Dungeons of Dredmor is deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: puzzle design and strong narrative focus.

It predates Dungeons of Dredmor by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100World78Combat77Visuals71Setting65Genre50
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Bound By Flame

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NGL62
Bound By Flame
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicDarkFantasySkill TreeCraftingThird Person
Year 2014Dev Spiders · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Its point of contact with Dungeons of Dredmor is deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and genre: action RPG combat and strong narrative focus.

Released 3 years after Dungeons of Dredmor.

Game mode100Combat80Setting66Progression63Visuals63Genre50
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Ninja Gaiden Sigma

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NGL85
Ninja Gaiden Sigma
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicRangedDarkThird Person
Year 2007Dev Team NINJA · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It meets Dungeons of Dredmor on deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. To that it adds single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on tone and genre: this one brings action RPG combat and punishing difficulty.

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