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2007PlayStation

A dark action RPG set in the Irish village of Doolin, where you play Ellen and Keats venturing into the Netherworld. Instead of leveling up, you capture the souls of creatures (Folk) and use them as abilities in combat.

  • Lore and world history
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Fantasy setting
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

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In short: Games like Folklore

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Folklore special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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South of Midnight

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2025USK 18PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified94 % positive34.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Folklore: a deep world history, melee combat with weapons or fists and a fantasy setting.

A linear action-adventure through the American Deep South where Hazel, a Weaver, battles folklore creatures and mends the broken stories of haunted souls. Its stop-motion-inspired look and soulful Southern soundtrack make it stand out.

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Legacy of Kain: Defiance

Lore and world history

A dark gothic action-adventure where you alternate between the vampire Kain and the wraith Raziel. Brutal melee combat, environmental puzzles and a dense, layered tale of fate and vengeance define the experience.

Primal

Dark, serious atmosphere

A PS2 action-adventure where Jen and her gargoyle companion Scree travel through demonic realms to rescue her boyfriend. You switch between the two characters and use new demon forms to solve puzzles and fight.

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

Dark, serious atmosphere

As Hector, a former servant of Dracula, you hack your way through gothic castles and lands in a 3D action adventure. Its standout feature is Devil Forgery, which lets you raise and evolve Innocent Devil companions that fight alongside you.

Onimusha: Warlords

Strong, story-driven narrative

You play the samurai Samanosuke, fighting demons through feudal Japan in a sword-focused action adventure with a strong sense of atmosphere. This HD remaster adds widescreen support and more precise analog controls to the classic combat.

God of War

Lore and world history

An older Kratos travels through Norse mythology with his son Atreus. Weighty axe combat, an emotional father-son story and a seamless single-shot camera make it stand out.

God of War

Lore and world history

As the vengeful Spartan Kratos, you carve through mythic Greece with chained blades to kill Ares. Fast, brutal combat, epic boss fights and light puzzles define this linear adventure.

God of War III: Remastered

Dark, serious atmosphere

Kratos carves a brutal, spectacularly staged path of vengeance through Greek mythology, from the Underworld to Mount Olympus. Fast chain-blade combat, colossal bosses and occasional puzzles make for a cinematic action showpiece.

Odin Sphere

Lore and world history

A gorgeously hand-painted 2D action RPG that tells a tragic, Norse-inspired tale across five interlocking character campaigns. Fast brawler combat is complemented by alchemy, cooking and plant-growing systems.

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