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Games like Darkstone

If Darkstone is your kind of game, the closest matches are DarkStone Restoration, Din's Curse and Retro Classix: Wizard Fire — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and immersive. 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.

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About Darkstone: Lord Draak's henchmen are spreading chaos in Uma. Are you going to let them get away with it?

2014ActionRPG4.99 USDWindowsby Delphine Software
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Steam players who put hours into Darkstone also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. DarkStone Restoration

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Darkstone fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Darkstone.

    Darkstone Restoration brings the classic action RPG back to modern PCs with improved stability, compatibility, controls, readability, and quality-of-life improvements — while preserving the spirit of the original game.

    RPGEarly AccessSteam ↗
  2. Din's Curse

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Darkstone.

    Second-strongest match for Darkstone fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Darkstone.

    Din, champion of the gods, has cursed you into a second life of service because you selfishly squandered your first one while causing misfortune to those around you.

    2012ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Retro Classix: Wizard Fire

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Darkstone fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Darkstone.

    Wizard Fire is a classic multiplayer arcade action RPG for one to two players, featuring five unique playable characters, epic boss fights, and stunning pixel graphics.

    2021ActionAdventureRPGSteam ↗
  4. Retro Classix: Gate of Doom

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Darkstone fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Darkstone.

    Seal the Gate Of Doom forever! Gate of Doom is a classic arcade multiplayer action RPG originally released in 1990. You and a friend take on the role of one of four heroes of prophecy, the knight Carl F. Graystone, the wizard Fraya Edirne, the bard Riger Hawk, or the ninja Kirikaze.

    2021ActionAdventureRPGSteam ↗
  5. FATE

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Darkstone.

    Ranked #5 for Darkstone fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Darkstone.

    Play (or Re-play) This Classic Dungeon Crawler!During the golden days of action RPGs, FATE was a powerhouse, winning runner-up for PC Magazine’s Role-Playing Game of the year. Popular enough to spawn 3 sequels, this was one of the premier dungeon crawlers of its time.

    2013ActionAdventureRPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Dungeon Siege

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Darkstone.

    Ranked #6 for Darkstone fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Darkstone.

    Dungeon Siege® combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed.

    2011RPG6.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Tales of Berseria™

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Darkstone fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Darkstone.

    Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.

    2017ActionRPG49.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Darkstone fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Darkstone.

    A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!

    2024ActionStrategyIndie34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Darkstone

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Torchlight

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Darkstone.

    Reviewers of Darkstone cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Darkstone.

    Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.

    2009RPG2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. STAR WARS™ Galactic Battlegrounds Saga

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Darkstone.

    Reviewers of Darkstone cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Darkstone.

    Lead the great armies of the Star Wars™ Episode II: Attack of the Clones saga in intense real-time strategy clashes. Enter the fray as the Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance, Wookies, Trade Federation, Gungans or Royal Naboo to determine the course of the Galactic Civil War.

    2016ActionStrategy1.49 USDSteam ↗
  3. Diablo® IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Darkstone.

    Reviewers of Darkstone cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Darkstone.

    Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

    2023ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Darkstone at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Darkstone on Steam right now. Shares Action with Darkstone.

    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?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Darkstone on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Darkstone.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Darkstone on Steam right now. Shares Action with Darkstone.

    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.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Darkstone on Steam right now. Shares Action with Darkstone.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Darkstone on Steam right now. Shares Action with Darkstone.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  6. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Darkstone on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Darkstone.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Darkstone on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Darkstone.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Darkstone on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Darkstone.

    Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Darkstone.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and RPG with Darkstone.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Darkstone.

    Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).

    2016ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Darkstone.

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

    2016IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Riftbreaker: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Darkstone.

    The Riftbreaker: Prologue allows you to experience the events taking place before the story campaign of the main game. Explore an entirely new world. Gather resources. Build up a base. Defend yourself from thousands of alien creatures.

    2020ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Shape of Dreams: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Darkstone.

    《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Dota 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Darkstone.

    Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

    2013ActionStrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Warframe

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and RPG with Darkstone.

    Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

    2013ActionRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Darkstone

How much does Darkstone cost?
Darkstone is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Darkstone have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Darkstone supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Darkstone?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Darkstone are DarkStone Restoration, Din's Curse, Retro Classix: Wizard Fire.
Who developed Darkstone?
Darkstone was developed by Delphine Software and published by Microids.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Darkstone.

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