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15 Dark games like Finding Paradise that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Finding Paradise down to the 15 that fit the “Dark” category. Word Game: Episode 0, Yakuza 5 Remastered and NieR:Automata™ top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Finding Paradise.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2017Dev X.D. Network

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Finding Paradise is Word Game: Episode 0 — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Yakuza 5 Remastered and NieR:Automata™ follow close behind.

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The best dark games like Finding Paradise

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Finding Paradise. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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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Word Game: Episode 0

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Word Game: Episode 0
Closest overall match
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeDarkPixel Art2D
Year 2021Dev Team9Playtime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

The thread back to Finding Paradise runs through strong narrative focus, single-player focus and pixel art. Where the two diverge is visuals: precision platforming and linear, story-driven structure.

Released 4 years after Finding Paradise.

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Yakuza 5 Remastered

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Yakuza 5 Remastered
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeDarkMeleeOpen World
Year 2019Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Finding Paradise is — strong narrative focus and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is an anime aesthetic and a third-person camera.

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NieR:Automata™

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NieR:Automata™
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-Fi2D
Year 2017Dev Platinum Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Finding Paradise and shares strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is punishing difficulty and post-apocalyptic world.

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NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

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NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiMelee
Year 2021Dev Toylogic · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Finding Paradise for good reason: strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: punishing difficulty and post-apocalyptic world.

Released 4 years after Finding Paradise.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeDarkMeleeOpen World
Year 2023Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Its point of contact with Finding Paradise is strong narrative focus and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 6 years after Finding Paradise.

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Final Fantasy XVI

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Final Fantasy XVI
Closest on tone
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeDarkMeleeMagic
Year 2023Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit III · Square EnixOn Xbox · PC · PS5

Shelved next to Finding Paradise for good reason: strong narrative focus and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and a third-person camera.

Released 6 years after Finding Paradise.

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Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

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Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeDarkMeleeOpen World
Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Same family as Finding Paradise: strong narrative focus and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings an anime aesthetic and a third-person camera.

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Yakuza 0

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Yakuza 0
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloNarrativeDarkMultiplayerMelee
Year 2015Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega CorporationOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Finding Paradise’s, and with it strong narrative focus and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera.

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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloDarkNarrativeMultiplayerMelee
Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to Finding Paradise for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: punishing difficulty and fantasy world.

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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloDarkNarrativeCo-opMultiplayer
Year 2023Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Finding Paradise and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is punishing difficulty and fantasy world.

Released 6 years after Finding Paradise.

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Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

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Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloDarkNarrativeMultiplayerCo-op
Year 2022Dev Team NINJA · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to Finding Paradise for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is punishing difficulty and fantasy world.

Released 5 years after Finding Paradise.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeDarkMeleeTactical
Year 2024Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The thread back to Finding Paradise runs through deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 7 years after Finding Paradise.

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Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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Yakuza: Like a Dragon
RPGJRPGTurn-Based JRPG
SoloNarrativeDarkMeleeTactical
Year 2020Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

With Finding Paradise it shares deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings a first-person view.

Released 3 years after Finding Paradise.

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Cladun X2

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Cladun X2
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloDarkPixel ArtMeleeProcedural
Year 2011Dev NIS AmericaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

On paper it is what Finding Paradise is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, single-player focus and pixel art — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings an anime aesthetic.

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Code Vein

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Code Vein
RPGJRPGAction JRPG
SoloDarkMultiplayerCo-opOnline
Year 2019Dev Shift · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Finding Paradise is — dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings punishing difficulty and an anime aesthetic.

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