Dark Devotion similar games & best alternatives

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Dark Devotion

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

What works

  • Challenging and fair combat
  • Dark and immersive atmosphere
  • Varied and interesting bosses
  • Meaningful exploration and secrets
  • Permanent progression and customization

Things to keep in mind

  • Lack of quality of life features (no key remapping, no volume control)
  • No jumping limits exploration
  • Some rng elements can frustrate
  • Map can be confusing
  • Single-player only with no social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Volkolak: The Will of Gods

  • Lost Ruins

  • There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition

  • Nightmare: The Lunatic

  • Chronicles of the Wolf

  • Aeterna Noctis

More relaxing

Games that feels like Dark Devotion but with a more relaxing feel

  • Death's Gambit: Afterlife

  • Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

  • Turbo Kid

  • Afterimage

  • Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

  • Blasphemous 2

Less expressive

Games that feels like Dark Devotion but with less self-expression and customization

  • Moonscars

  • 3000th Duel

  • Chasm

  • MindSeize

  • The Last Faith

  • WarriOrb: Prologue

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Dark Devotion: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026