# Games like dark cultivation

> The closest matches to dark cultivation: Grim Dawn, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, Diablo® IV, Halls of Torment, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. 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. [Grim Dawn](https://imho.run/games/219990/grim-dawn) — Also Loot and Dark Fantasy, like dark cultivation. 39,041 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219990/)
2. [Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem](https://imho.run/games/424370/wolcen-lords-of-mayhem) — A frequent pick in dark cultivation players' libraries, and another RPG. 27,679 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/424370/)
3. [Diablo® IV](https://imho.run/games/2344520/diablo-iv) — Also Loot and Dark Fantasy, like dark cultivation. 18,420 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2344520/)
4. [Halls of Torment](https://imho.run/games/2218750/halls-of-torment) — Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 20,900 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2218750/)
5. [Clair Obscur: Expedition 33](https://imho.run/games/1903340/clair-obscur-expedition-33) — Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 97,746 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1903340/)
6. [Blade of Darkness](https://imho.run/games/1710170/blade-of-darkness) — Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 720 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1710170/)
7. [Last Epoch](https://imho.run/games/899770/last-epoch) — Also Loot and Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 59,355 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/899770/)
8. [DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin](https://imho.run/games/335300/dark-souls-ii-scholar-of-the-first-sin) — Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 33,921 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/335300/)
9. [The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut](https://imho.run/games/400170/the-incredible-adventures-of-van-helsing-final-cut) — Also Loot and Dark Fantasy, like dark cultivation. 911 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/400170/)
10. [Nioh: Complete Edition](https://imho.run/games/485510/nioh-complete-edition) — Also Loot and Dark Fantasy, like dark cultivation. 8,908 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/485510/)
11. [Spark in the Dark](https://imho.run/games/1315180/spark-in-the-dark) — Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 205 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1315180/)
12. [Shadows: Awakening](https://imho.run/games/585450/shadows-awakening) — Also Loot and Dark Fantasy, like dark cultivation. 775 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/585450/)
13. [Borderlands 4](https://imho.run/games/1285190/borderlands-4) — Also Loot and Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 41,062 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1285190/)
14. [Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014](https://imho.run/games/265300/lords-of-the-fallen-2014) — Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 4,966 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/265300/)
15. [Devil Spire Falls](https://imho.run/games/3646460/devil-spire-falls) — Also Loot and Dark Fantasy, like dark cultivation. 557 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3646460/)
16. [Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty](https://imho.run/games/1448440/wo-long-fallen-dynasty) — Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 3,356 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1448440/)
17. [Metaphor: ReFantazio](https://imho.run/games/2679460/metaphor-refantazio) — Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 13,194 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2679460/)
18. [God of War](https://imho.run/games/1593500/god-of-war) — Also Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 58,850 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1593500/)
19. [Path of Exile](https://imho.run/games/238960/path-of-exile) — A frequent pick in dark cultivation players' libraries, and another Action. 141,366 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238960/)
20. [Trinity Fusion](https://imho.run/games/1911360/trinity-fusion) — Also Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 451 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1911360/)
21. [Cat Quest](https://imho.run/games/593280/cat-quest) — Also Loot and Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 3,491 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/593280/)
22. [Immortal Planet](https://imho.run/games/631980/immortal-planet) — Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 124 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/631980/)
23. [Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter](https://imho.run/games/2473480/tails-of-iron-2-whiskers-of-winter) — Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 536 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2473480/)
24. [Hogwarts Legacy](https://imho.run/games/990080/hogwarts-legacy) — Also Action RPG, like dark cultivation. 140,723 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/990080/)

## 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=5074520&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=5074520&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=5074520&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=5074520
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/5074520
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About dark cultivation

*Dark Cultivation* is a dark-themed single-player loot idle RPG. Collect, identify and forge gear, mix skills, talents, gems and companions to craft your build. Climb the Void Ladder, chase faster clears, and top the leaderboards—play anytime, no party needed.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 5074520
- **Developer:** 亦如小草
- **Publisher:** 亦如小草
- **Genres:** Action, RPG, Casual, Early Access
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime, #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
- **Released:** Sep 8, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/5074520/dark-cultivation)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=5074520&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/5074520/)
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