Dark fantasy series similar to Berserk or Soulsborne where the mc fights to survive another day.

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shiiid I have that kinda recommendations but they aren't dark fantasy

Still, here's some:
Vagabond
Gantz
Claymore
Dorohedoro
Blame!

to name a few
 

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shiiid I have that kinda recommendations but they aren't dark fantasy

Still, here's some:
Vagabond
Gantz
Claymore
Dorohedoro
Blame!

to name a few

I've been meaning to get into Vagabond. Is it any good?
 

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Whooo, finally a chance to advertise. Virtual Judgement is just that. It is a virtual video game berserk basically. Where a weak NEET fights for survival. Tho, compared to berserk, there is also heck ton of comedy. In my personal opinion comedy does not take away from drama and depression. If anything comedic and relaxation moments amplify the drama and depression just by sheer contrast.

Link: https://www.scribblehub.com/series/108536/virtual-judgement/
 

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If it's anime and manga, I know some examples:
Attack on Titan
Berserk of Gluttony
Goblin Slayer
Ragna Crimson
Made in Abyss
The Promised Neverland
Torture Princess
 

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I've been meaning to get into Vagabond. Is it any good?
It's a good story taking the life story of legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. It's slow paced, and filled with Japanese nuance if you're not familiar with how Nippon does shit BUT THE ART IS BUTTER SMOOTH IT'S BABY ASS KINDA SMOOTH IT'S SO CLEAN AND DRAWN OUT WITH SO MUCH STYLE IT'S LIKE A HIGH MANGAKA BUT INSTEAD OF COCAINE HE'S INTO KINKY ROUGH PLAY INVOLVING CALLIGRAPHY AND GRAPHITE
 
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Ubel Blatt - its like berserk but not berserk.

Blade Of the Immortal-read a few chapters of it i knew its gonna be like berserk but japan.

Sidooh- its not like berserk but it has a similar tone

Hellsing- badass nibbas doin badass shit. It has a similar tone

Drifters- Isekai Hellsing

Elfen Lied- not fantasy but kind of dark

Also Battle Royale Manga

As for games i could give you some dark fantasy but not as hard as any soulsborne game.

The Witcher Series
The Baldurs Gate Series
Diablo series
 

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In my opinion, vagabond and blade of the immortal are the most fitting ones, for what you want!
Dungeon Defence is pretty dark but it may be too fucked up.
I have not found anything alike on ScribbleHub, but that may be due to my ineptitude.
 

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In my opinion, vagabond and blade of the immortal are the most fitting ones, for what you want!
Dungeon Defence is pretty dark but it may be too fucked up.
I have not found anything alike on ScribbleHub, but that may be due to my ineptitude.
My Re:Zero fanfic might pique your interest once I start pumping out a certain arc. It's going to go from fluff to full on Berserk/Dark Souls level of fucked up. The only thing I have to work on is execution.
 

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oh wow, i looked it up, i didn't know they made a continuation in 2016 and 17... I used to read that manga and claymore too, too bad I don't think I have ever read a book or heard of one. There is that dreamcast game sword of the berserk, which i've only played briefly.
comming up with recommendations....
fluffy evil: Demon Noble Girl ~Story of a Careless Demon~
revenge against the world -twisted personality -playboy: Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi ~ Sokushi Mahou to Skill Copy no Choetsu Heal
less dark -survival world -apocalypse -zombies: The Trembling World
less dark -revenge -3rd life/chance? -twisted personality?: The Death Mage Who Doesn’t Want a Fourth Time
early dark later less -early revenge get -survival: Boku wa Isekai de Fuyo Mahou to Shoukan Mahou wo Tenbin ni Kakeru
some honorable mentions: 1. Nidome no Yuusha, 2. Summoned Slaughterer, 3. Killing Grounds of Gods and Devils, 4. God and Devil World
well i was bored it seemed...
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this one is not really dark but the mc is dopey mopey and OP and it has that feel? : I Came Back but the World is Still a Fantasy!?
dark -survival -set up for tragedy from a glance -I like the author's other work kuro no mao: Jujutsushi Wa Yuusha Ni Narenai
 
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Ubel Blatt - its like berserk but not berserk.

Blade Of the Immortal-read a few chapters of it i knew its gonna be like berserk but japan.

Sidooh- its not like berserk but it has a similar tone

Hellsing- badass nibbas doin badass shit. It has a similar tone

Drifters- Isekai Hellsing

Elfen Lied- not fantasy but kind of dark

Also Battle Royale Manga

As for games i could give you some dark fantasy but not as hard as any soulsborne game.

The Witcher Series
The Baldurs Gate Series
Diablo series
Ubell blatt is awesome. I'd still be reading it if the author updated....EVER.
 
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