# Games like Arx Fatalis

> The closest matches to Arx Fatalis: Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, Gothic 1, Risen, Monomyth, and Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Dark Messiah of Might & Magic](https://imho.run/games/2100/dark-messiah-of-might-magic) — Also Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 4,750 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2100/)
2. [Gothic 1](https://imho.run/games/65540/gothic-1) — A frequent pick in Arx Fatalis players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,742 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/65540/)
3. [Risen](https://imho.run/games/40300/risen) — Also Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 2,271 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40300/)
4. [Monomyth](https://imho.run/games/908360/monomyth) — Also Dungeon Crawler and Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 458 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/908360/)
5. [Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen](https://imho.run/games/367500/dragon-s-dogma-dark-arisen) — Also Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 21,988 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/)
6. [Vaporum](https://imho.run/games/629690/vaporum) — Shares puzzle solving with Arx Fatalis. 580 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/629690/)
7. [Shadows: Awakening](https://imho.run/games/585450/shadows-awakening) — Shares puzzle solving with Arx Fatalis. 775 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/585450/)
8. [Drakensang](https://imho.run/games/12640/drakensang) — Also Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 273 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/12640/)
9. [Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura](https://imho.run/games/500810/arcanum-of-steamworks-and-magick-obscura) — Same atmospheric mood as Arx Fatalis. 1,174 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/500810/)
10. [The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition](https://imho.run/games/22320/the-elder-scrolls-iii-morrowind-game-of-the-year-edition) — Same atmospheric mood as Arx Fatalis. 17,389 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/22320/)
11. [In Verbis Virtus](https://imho.run/games/242840/in-verbis-virtus) — Also Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 446 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242840/)
12. [Grim Dawn](https://imho.run/games/219990/grim-dawn) — Also Dungeon Crawler and Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 39,041 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219990/)
13. [Wizardry 8](https://imho.run/games/245450/wizardry-8) — Also Dungeon Crawler, like Arx Fatalis. 784 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/245450/)
14. [Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms](https://imho.run/games/256030/shadows-heretic-kingdoms) — Also Dungeon Crawler and Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 142 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/256030/)
15. [Legend of Grimrock](https://imho.run/games/207170/legend-of-grimrock) — Shares puzzle solving with Arx Fatalis. 3,288 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207170/)
16. [Dread Delusion](https://imho.run/games/1574240/dread-delusion) — Also Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 3,918 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574240/)
17. [The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing](https://imho.run/games/215530/the-incredible-adventures-of-van-helsing) — Also Dungeon Crawler and Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 3,090 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/215530/)
18. [Thief: Deadly Shadows](https://imho.run/games/6980/thief-deadly-shadows) — A frequent pick in Arx Fatalis players' libraries, and another Action. 1,557 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/6980/)
19. [Styx: Master of Shadows](https://imho.run/games/242640/styx-master-of-shadows) — Also Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 4,176 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242640/)
20. [Two Worlds Epic Edition](https://imho.run/games/1930/two-worlds-epic-edition) — Also Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 1,422 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1930/)
21. [Drova - Forsaken Kin](https://imho.run/games/1585180/drova-forsaken-kin) — Also Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 4,679 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1585180/)
22. [Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/466300/planescape-torment-enhanced-edition) — Also Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 2,685 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/466300/)
23. [Spark in the Dark](https://imho.run/games/1315180/spark-in-the-dark) — Also Underground and Dungeon Crawler, like Arx Fatalis. 205 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1315180/)
24. [Pillars of Eternity](https://imho.run/games/291650/pillars-of-eternity) — Also Dark Fantasy, like Arx Fatalis. 10,642 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/291650/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1700&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1700&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1700&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1700
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1700
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Arx Fatalis

Arx Fatalis is a first-person RPG developed by Arkane Studios, released in 2007. Set in an underground fantasy world on the brink of destruction, it features physics-based object interaction, intricate puzzle-solving, and a distinctive spell-casting system where players draw runes to cast magic. Reviewers highlight the deep exploration and puzzle-solving elements, with players describing the experience as atmospheric and immersive. The gothic art style has also drawn particular praise. Available for $4.99 USD, the game runs in a playable state on Steam Deck, holding an 85% positive rating from over 1,200 Steam reviews. The experience is best suited for focused, sit-down sessions and offers a medium-length adventure.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1700
- **Developer:** Arkane Studios
- **Publisher:** Arkane Studios
- **Genres:** RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Apr 3, 2007
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 77
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1700/arx-fatalis)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1700&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1700/)
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