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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Souls-like, Action, RPG, Difficult.

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DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play.

Reviews: Very Positive — 81% — of 437 reviews
Released: 2016-01-26
Developer: Daniel Wright
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 54 min
Mean playtime: 3.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 49%

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    Windows
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    Dev: Voided
    Windows

    You becomes the knight who notices the disaster that's coming. A knight who has decided that his own power cannot prevent it wants to gain the power of other knights. You can use the portal to get directly to where the knights are, but the other knights won't be obedient.

    Why similar: Souls-like 92.6%, RPG 5.3%, Action 1.2%, Indie 1%

  55. #55 Chronos: Before the Ashes
    67% matchMixed64% of 861 reviews2020
    Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Chronos: Before the Ashes is an atmospheric RPG that chronicles a hero’s lifelong quest to save their homeland from a great evil.

    Why similar: Souls-like 92.5%, RPG 4%, Action 3.5%

  56. #56 Eldest Souls
    66% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,160 reviews2021
    Dev: Fallen Flag StudioPub: United Label
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.

    Why similar: Souls-like 80.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Difficult 7.3%, Action 1.6%, Indie 1.6%

  57. #57 Dark Farts: Parody Smell Edition
    66% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Violarte
    Windows

    EMOTIONAL DAMAGE INCOMING! The most absurd Souls-like parody ever! You’re a blacksmith with bean-powered dragon abilities, taking on evil corporations with maximum gasitude! Fart-dash, demolish bosses, and break the fourth wall in this hilarious action RPG. Smell the legend!

    Why similar: Souls-like 78.9%, Dark Fantasy 7%, Difficult 6.4%, RPG 4.3%, Action 2.7%

  58. #58 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 48,172 reviews2016
    Dev: Capcom
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

    Why similar: RPG 38.9%, Dark Fantasy 32.7%, Difficult 15%, Action 13.5%

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