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Games like Dark Quest

If Dark Quest is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dark Quest 2, Trials of Fire and Dark Quest 3 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its cheap and quick playthrough, nostalgic retro charm and chill. 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 Dark Quest: Dark Quest is a turn-based dungeon crawler where you command a party of heroes on an epic quest to defeat the dark sorcerer and his minions, and save the land from his dark magic.

2015StrategyIndieRPG4.99 USDWindowsby Brain Seal Ltd
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Cheap and quick playthroughFeels like a board gameNostalgic retro charmChillLightheartedRetro

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Steam players who put hours into Dark Quest 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. Dark Quest 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Dark Quest.

    Top pick for Dark Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dark Quest.

    Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG where you control a party of heroes on your epic quest to defeat the evil sorcerer and his minions.

    2018StrategyIndieRPG8.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Trials of Fire

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Dark Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dark Quest.

    A Tactical, Deck-Building Roguelite. Choose 3 Heroes and adventure into a post-Cataclysmic wasteland. Engage enemies in a unique meld of card-play and tactical, positional combat. Level up and scavenge what you can to customise your decks and build a party to take on any challenge!

    2021StrategyIndieRPG3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Dark Quest 3

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Dark Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Dark Quest.

    A rogue-lite tabletop that mixes card based exploration with turn based combat. Create your party, draw adventure cards, roll dice and fight monsters to defeat the sorcerer and his magic.

    2023StrategyRPG9.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Dungeon Rushers

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Dark Quest.

    Ranked #4 for Dark Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dark Quest.

    A Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. Dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them! Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it!

    2016StrategyIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Dark Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dark Quest.

    Legend of Keepers is the perfect mix between Dungeon Defender and Roguelite. You have been hired as a dungeon manager by the Dungeons Company. Your job is simple: protect their dungeons!

    2021StrategyIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Dark Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dark Quest.

    Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Warhammer Quest (Classic)

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management with Dark Quest.

    Ranked #7 for Dark Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Dark Quest.

    Based on the classic tabletop game, Warhammer Quest is an addictive mix of role-playing and strategy.

    2015StrategyRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Chaos Reborn

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Dark Quest fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dark Quest.

    Turn-based wizard combat with the tactical positioning of chess and the bluff of poker. Features wizard customization, 100s of gear items, single player realm adventures, online leagues and co-op play.

    2015StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Dark Quest

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. Quake III Arena

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Dark Quest.

    Reviewers of Dark Quest cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.

    2007Action14.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Warhammer Quest (Classic)

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management with Dark Quest.

    Reviewers of Dark Quest cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and RPG with Dark Quest.

    Based on the classic tabletop game, Warhammer Quest is an addictive mix of role-playing and strategy.

    2015StrategyRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Dark Quest.

    Reviewers of Dark Quest cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Dark Quest.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Hero's Quest

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Dark Quest cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dark Quest.

    Simple Roguelite RPG game with incremental progress

    2023StrategyIndieRPG3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Dark Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dark Quest.

    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 Dark Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Dark Quest.

    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. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Dark Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dark Quest.

    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.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Dark Quest on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dark Quest.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Dark Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Dark Quest.

    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 ↗
  6. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. The NOexistenceN of you AND me

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Dark Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Dark Quest.

    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 ↗
  8. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Dark Quest on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Dark Quest.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dark Quest.

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!

    2023StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. The Last Sovereign

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dark Quest.

    Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Clicker Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dark Quest.

    Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.

    2015StrategyIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  6. Kingdom: Classic

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dark Quest.

    Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.

    2015StrategyIndieSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

    WHY THIS

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

    Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!

    2020StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. Mr.Mine

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dark Quest.

    Explore the depths of the earth and uncover hidden treasures in this addictive idle mining game. Unlock the power of your drill with hundreds of upgrades, discover mysterious relics, and unearth priceless gems. Can you master the mines and reveal their deepest secrets? Dive in and dig deep!

    2020StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Brain Seal Ltd

Other recommendable Steam games by Brain Seal Ltd, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Dark Quest 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Dark Quest.

    Another title from Brain Seal Ltd, the studio behind Dark Quest. Shares Strategy and Indie with Dark Quest.

    Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG where you control a party of heroes on your epic quest to defeat the evil sorcerer and his minions.

    2018StrategyIndieRPG8.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Dark Quest 3

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Brain Seal Ltd, the studio behind Dark Quest. Shares Strategy and RPG with Dark Quest.

    A rogue-lite tabletop that mixes card based exploration with turn based combat. Create your party, draw adventure cards, roll dice and fight monsters to defeat the sorcerer and his magic.

    2023StrategyRPG9.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Story of a Gladiator

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Brain Seal Ltd, the studio behind Dark Quest. Shares Indie with Dark Quest.

    Story of a Gladiator is an arena beat 'em up where you take the role of a man in search of his destiny. Fight against waves of enemies in the arena to earn coin and fame until you are strong enough to enter the colosseum and become champion.

    2019ActionIndie10.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Dark Quest 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares dungeon crawling and a retro mood with Dark Quest.

    Another title from Brain Seal Ltd, the studio behind Dark Quest. Shares Strategy and RPG with Dark Quest.

    A turn based dungeon crawler where you create a party of heroes to go on epic quests.

    2025StrategyRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Blow it up

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Brain Seal Ltd, the studio behind Dark Quest.

    Blow it up is a physics destruction game. Unlock new bombs, explore the world and go on an epic journey of destruction.

    2025ActionSimulationCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Monarchy

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management with Dark Quest.

    Another title from Brain Seal Ltd, the studio behind Dark Quest. Shares Strategy with Dark Quest.

    A 2D side-scrolling strategy game of resource management, base defense and conquest.

    2024Strategy14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Geometry Survivor

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Dark Quest.

    Another title from Brain Seal Ltd, the studio behind Dark Quest.

    Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.

    2024Action4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dominus Gladiatus

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Brain Seal Ltd, the studio behind Dark Quest.

    Build your Ludus. Train gladiators. Fight for glory. Dominus Gladiatus is a brutal gladiator management simulator where you recruit, train and equip gladiators before sending them into the arenas of ancient Rome.

    2026SimulationSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Dark Quest

How much does Dark Quest cost?
Dark Quest is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Dark Quest?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dark Quest are Dark Quest 2, Trials of Fire, Dark Quest 3.
Who developed Dark Quest?
Dark Quest was developed by Brain Seal Ltd.

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 Dark Quest.

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