Rank 01Why this
Also Lovecraftian and Turn-Based, like Darkest Dungeon II.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Games like Darkest Dungeon® II
- 27 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked Darkest Dungeon® II also play
The closest matches to Darkest Dungeon® II: Darkest Dungeon®, Othercide, Iratus: Lord of the Dead, Tainted Grail: Conquest, and Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
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Tainted Grail: Conquest
Why this: Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Darkest Dungeon II.
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Wasteland 3
Why this: Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like Darkest Dungeon II.
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For The King
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like Darkest Dungeon II.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Darkest Dungeon® II
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- 20Alder's Blood: Definitive Edition
Also Gothic and Lovecraftian, like Darkest Dungeon II.
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Red Hook Studios
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 77% of 11,460 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, RPG
- Metacritic 81
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
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Deep Sky Derelicts
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Rogue-lite, like Darkest Dungeon II.
Grim Dawn
Why this: Also Dungeon Crawler and Dark Fantasy, like Darkest Dungeon II.
WORLD OF HORROR
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Rogue-lite, like Darkest Dungeon II.
SUNLESS SEA
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Rogue-like, like Darkest Dungeon II.
Dragon Age: Origins
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Dark Fantasy, like Darkest Dungeon II.
The Binding of Isaac
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Darkest Dungeon II.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Darkest Dungeon® II at current Steam store prices.
Trials of Fire
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Perma Death, like Darkest Dungeon II.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Why this: Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like Darkest Dungeon II.
The Storm Guard: Darkness is Coming
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Turn-Based, like Darkest Dungeon II.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Darkest Dungeon®
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Turn-Based, like Darkest Dungeon II.
Tainted Grail: Conquest
Why this: Also CRPG and Turn-Based, like Darkest Dungeon II.
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also CRPG and Party-Based RPG, like Darkest Dungeon II.
About Darkest Dungeon® II
The closest matches to Darkest Dungeon® II: Darkest Dungeon®, Othercide, Iratus: Lord of the Dead, Tainted Grail: Conquest, and Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Darkest Dungeon® II is your kind of game, the closest matches are Darkest Dungeon®, Othercide and Iratus: Lord of the Dead — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Darkest Dungeon II is a dark fantasy roguelike developed by Red Hook Studios that released in 2023. Players form a party of heroes and set out across a decaying landscape in a stagecoach on a quest to prevent the apocalypse. The game features turn-based tactical combat, deckbuilding mechanics, permadeath systems, and procedurally generated runs that create brutal difficulty and massive replayability. The 77% positive rating from over 11,000 Steam reviews reflects appreciation for its challenging difficulty and narrative tension. Darkest Dungeon II is verified to run on Steam Deck and costs $39.99.
About Darkest Dungeon® II: Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...
Is Darkest Dungeon® II worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 11,460 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 73% positive across 212 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 46 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 21 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Is it a bad game? no. It looks great, sounds good, and the modding community is there. But it is a roguelike, and unlike most roguelikes which have a run last an hour or less, this can usually last for 2 hours. It is very unfriendly to…”
“hey boss, just finished the sequel to our beloved game and completely changed everything about it, just like you asked!”
People who play it also play: Darkest Dungeon®, Othercide, Iratus: Lord of the Dead
Frequently asked about Darkest Dungeon® II
Can I run it?
Is Darkest Dungeon® II verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Darkest Dungeon® II is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Darkest Dungeon® II cost?
Darkest Dungeon® II is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Darkest Dungeon® II?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Darkest Dungeon® II are Darkest Dungeon®, Othercide, Iratus: Lord of the Dead.
Who developed Darkest Dungeon® II?
Darkest Dungeon® II was developed by Red Hook Studios.