Games like Volkolak: The Will of Gods
If Volkolak: The Will of Gods is your kind of game, the closest matches are DOOMBLADE, Curse of the Sea Rats and Moonscars — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, bleak and dark. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Volkolak: The Will of Gods: Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.
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DOOMBLADE
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Top pick for Volkolak: The Will of Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.
Curse of the Sea Rats
WHY THIS
Shares skill tree progression and an atmospheric mood with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Second-strongest match for Volkolak: The Will of Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!
Moonscars
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Third-strongest match for Volkolak: The Will of Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Beholgar 2
WHY THIS
Shares melee combat, metroidvania exploration and atmospheric with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Ranked #4 for Volkolak: The Will of Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
The barbarian warrior Beholgar returns — and this time, his enemies are otherworldly! Deep beneath the earth, the mighty Djinn King stirs. To prevent his rise and save the world from eternal darkness, Beholgar embarks on a quest for a legendary, ancient sword.
Fallen Tear: The Ascension
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Ranked #5 for Volkolak: The Will of Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Saviorless
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Ranked #6 for Volkolak: The Will of Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Embark on a journey to The Smiling Islands, the realm of the Saviors, where an enigmatic guide beckons. The seasoned narrator has shared this story countless times, yet none have graced the miraculous land. Can you seize your narrative and ascend as a Savior?
Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
WHY THIS
Shares metroidvania exploration with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Ranked #7 for Volkolak: The Will of Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
DEVIATOR
WHY THIS
Shares parry system, metroidvania exploration and atmospheric with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Ranked #8 for Volkolak: The Will of Gods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.
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The Last Faith
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Shares build variety and an atmospheric mood with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Reviewers of Volkolak: The Will of Gods cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.
Voidwrought
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Reviewers of Volkolak: The Will of Gods cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Hollow Knight
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Reviewers of Volkolak: The Will of Gods cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
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.
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Reviewers of Volkolak: The Will of Gods cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
Black Book
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Reviewers of Volkolak: The Will of Gods cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
“Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress. Fight evil forces in card-based battles and explore the world, where humans live alongside mythological creatures.
Metroidvania Maker
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Volkolak: The Will of Gods cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Create, play, and share custom Metroidvania worlds with a built-in world editor, co-op play, and player-made adventures.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Volkolak: The Will of Gods at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under Volkolak: The Will of Gods on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~58% under Volkolak: The Will of Gods on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~48% under Volkolak: The Will of Gods on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
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Priced ~72% under Volkolak: The Will of Gods on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~79% under Volkolak: The Will of Gods on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
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Priced ~86% under Volkolak: The Will of Gods on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
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Priced ~58% under Volkolak: The Will of Gods on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
A Short Hike
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Priced ~44% under Volkolak: The Will of Gods on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
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Life is Strange - Episode 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
ENA: Dream BBQ
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
The Expendabros
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Star Fetchers
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Eternal Senia
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Volkolak: The Will of Gods.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
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Frequently asked about Volkolak: The Will of Gods
- Does Volkolak: The Will of Gods run on Steam Deck?
- Volkolak: The Will of Gods is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does Volkolak: The Will of Gods cost?
- Volkolak: The Will of Gods is listed on Steam at 7.14 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Volkolak: The Will of Gods?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Volkolak: The Will of Gods are DOOMBLADE, Curse of the Sea Rats, Moonscars.
- Who developed Volkolak: The Will of Gods?
- Volkolak: The Will of Gods was developed by Volk Team and published by Progamefactoryllc.
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