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A Victorian action roguelite in which you play a tormented librarian fighting through an occult archive with ink-based magic. Gloomy atmosphere meets spell-driven combat with a soulslike flavor.

What defines Aris Arcanum:

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Fantasy setting
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Strong character progression

The closest matches for Aris Arcanum are Curse of the Dead Gods, Darksiders III and Warm Snow. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Aris Arcanum special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Curse of the Dead Gods

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  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Fantasy setting
  • Challenging difficulty

An isometric action roguelike where you fight through a cursed temple full of traps and monsters. Risky curses, swappable weapons and fast melee combat make every run a gamble between greed and survival.

Thymesia

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A fast, punishing soulslike where you play plague doctor Corvus, relying on precise parries and dodges and on the disease powers of plundered weapons. Combat rewards aggression over turtling, set in a grim, decaying kingdom.

Death of a Wish

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A grim, demanding action RPG where you play Christian, a child raised by a cult, taking on four faith leaders. Combat rewards aggressive play with magical combos called Arias.

Tyrant's Realm

Dark, serious atmosphere

A tough soulslike-flavoured action roguelike set in a grim fantasy world. Weapons and armor each bring their own mechanics, keeping every run varied and dangerous.

The First Berserker: Khazan

Challenging difficulty

A punishing soulslike set in the Dungeon & Fighter universe, where the betrayed general Khazan seeks revenge through weighty, precise melee combat and brutal boss duels. Its striking cel-shaded look and aggressive parry-and-stamina system set it apart.

Enotria: The Last Song

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A soulslike set in a vivid land inspired by Italian folklore and commedia dell'arte. Swappable masks reshape your playstyle and abilities as you fight through demanding duels and bosses.

Arboria

Strong character progression

A dark fantasy roguelite where you play a Yotun warrior descending into the ever-changing world of Durnar. Symbiotic weapons and mutations let you grow stronger with each run.

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