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Kingdom of Night

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2025

Should you play it?

Hunt down nightmarish demons and save the town of Miami, AZ in this 80s-themed, isometric action-RPG. With an expansive, interconnected map and open-ended quests, explore freely while unraveling the main story. Kingdom of Night is a unique blend of coming-of-age drama, cosmic horror, and true love.

What works
  • Strong 80s nostalgic atmosphere and story
  • Engaging combat with distinct melee and magic classes
  • Large open world with rewarding exploration
  • Good soundtrack and pixel art style
  • Meaningful character progression and customization
Things to keep in mind
  • Combat can feel repetitive or clunky for some players
  • Some areas are tedious or maze-like
  • Limited online multiplayer, only local co-op
  • Crafting and item systems underdeveloped
  • Minor bugs and ui issues reported

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • The Baconing

  • Songbringer

  • Sacred Gold

  • Ys SEVEN

  • Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection

  • Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand

  • ELEX II

  • Ys: Memories of Celceta

  • Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • The Baconing

  • Songbringer

  • Rum & Gun
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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    The Brookhaven Experiment
  • Exploration

    Wandering Sword
  • Story

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Kingdom of Night: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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Last update: 12/07/2026