# Games like Stoneshard: Prologue

> The closest matches to Stoneshard: Prologue: Stoneshard, Netherworld Covenant, Halls of Torment, Dungeon Souls, and Darkblade Ascent. 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. [Stoneshard](https://imho.run/games/625960/stoneshard) — Shares caravan management with Stoneshard: Prologue. 11,087 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/625960/)
2. [Netherworld Covenant](https://imho.run/games/2735580/netherworld-covenant) — Shares status effects and weapon switching with Stoneshard: Prologue. 145 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2735580/)
3. [Halls of Torment](https://imho.run/games/2218750/halls-of-torment) — Also Rogue-like and Hack and Slash, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 20,900 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2218750/)
4. [Dungeon Souls](https://imho.run/games/383230/dungeon-souls) — Shares permadeath with Stoneshard: Prologue. 802 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383230/)
5. [Darkblade Ascent](https://imho.run/games/2406370/darkblade-ascent) — Also Loot and Rogue-like, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 418 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2406370/)
6. [Grim Dawn](https://imho.run/games/219990/grim-dawn) — Also Loot and Hack and Slash, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 39,041 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219990/)
7. [Into the Necrovale](https://imho.run/games/1717090/into-the-necrovale) — Also Loot and Inventory Management, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 445 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1717090/)
8. [Arboria](https://imho.run/games/924070/arboria) — Also Rogue-like and Dungeon Crawler, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 418 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/924070/)
9. [Children of Morta](https://imho.run/games/330020/children-of-morta) — A frequent pick in Stoneshard: Prologue players' libraries, and another RPG. 7,392 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/330020/)
10. [Tower of Kalemonvo](https://imho.run/games/2351860/tower-of-kalemonvo) — Shares permadeath with Stoneshard: Prologue. 307 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2351860/)
11. [Rogue Loops](https://imho.run/games/3275010/rogue-loops) — Shares permadeath with Stoneshard: Prologue. 128 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3275010/)
12. [Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem](https://imho.run/games/424370/wolcen-lords-of-mayhem) — Also Loot and Hack and Slash, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 27,679 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/424370/)
13. [Dreamscaper](https://imho.run/games/1040420/dreamscaper) — Also Rogue-like and Hack and Slash, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 1,323 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1040420/)
14. [Hades](https://imho.run/games/1145360/hades) — Shares weapon switching with Stoneshard: Prologue. 139,938 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145360/)
15. [Path of Exile](https://imho.run/games/238960/path-of-exile) — A frequent pick in Stoneshard: Prologue players' libraries, and another Action. 141,366 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238960/)
16. [Avencast: Rise of the Mage](https://imho.run/games/46410/avencast-rise-of-the-mage) — Also Rogue-like and Hack and Slash, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 163 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/46410/)
17. [Last Epoch](https://imho.run/games/899770/last-epoch) — Also Loot and Hack and Slash, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 59,355 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/899770/)
18. [Torchlight](https://imho.run/games/41500/torchlight) — Also Loot and Hack and Slash, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 3,418 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/41500/)
19. [Book of Demons](https://imho.run/games/449960/book-of-demons) — Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 3,873 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/449960/)
20. [VERLIES II](https://imho.run/games/371220/verlies-ii) — Shares permadeath with Stoneshard: Prologue. 66 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/371220/)
21. [Darkest Dungeon®](https://imho.run/games/262060/darkest-dungeon) — Also Rogue-like and Dungeon Crawler, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 55,844 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262060/)
22. [Hack, Slash, Loot](https://imho.run/games/207430/hack-slash-loot) — Also Loot and Rogue-like, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 263 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207430/)
23. [Striving for Light](https://imho.run/games/1646790/striving-for-light) — Also Loot and Rogue-like, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 100 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1646790/)
24. [Devil Spire](https://imho.run/games/1861290/devil-spire) — Also Inventory Management and Dungeon Crawler, like Stoneshard: Prologue. 361 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1861290/)

## 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=869760&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=869760&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=869760&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=869760
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/869760
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Stoneshard: Prologue

Stoneshard: Prologue is a free-to-play dungeon-crawler demo released in 2018 by Ink Stains Games. Set in a dark fantasy dungeon, it tasks players with escaping before an ominous ritual commences. The game layers roguelike permadeath over survival management systems, requiring players to track health, inventory, status effects, and caravan resources simultaneously. Players describe it as atmospheric and punishing, with reviewers highlighting that its state-tracking mechanics add genuine immersion and challenge to each run. Combat emphasizes terrain and positioning as critical factors, while weapon-switching enables hybrid playstyles. The demo offers a short, challenging experience that reviewers note feels contemplative despite its difficulty. It holds an 83% positive rating from 1425 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 869760
- **Developer:** Ink Stains Games
- **Publisher:** HypeTrain Digital
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jun 5, 2018
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/869760/stoneshard-prologue)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=869760&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/869760/)
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