Dark Devotion similar games & best alternatives

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

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare

  • Tails of Iron

  • Castlevania Advance Collection

  • Stoneshard: Prologue

  • Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter

  • Total Chaos

  • Bleak Faith: Forsaken

  • AI LIMIT

  • Halls of Torment: Prelude

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Void Sols: Prologue

  • Studio System : Guardian Angel

  • D'LIRIUM

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  • Competence

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

Why this game works

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