Games Like Ashen

Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.

Why similar: Souls-like 52.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Action RPG 7.9%, RPG 5.5%, Hack and Slash 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar dark, atmospheric tone with deliberate, methodical combat mechanics.

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.2%, Open World 10%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Action RPG 8.8%, Online Co-Op 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an expansive open-world experience that mirrors the sense of discovery and stamina-based combat found in Ashen.

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

Why similar: Souls-like 55%, Online Co-Op 11.7%, Multiplayer 7.2%, RPG 7.1%, Dark Fantasy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a strong focus on cooperative play and challenging boss encounters within a desolate world.

No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.2%, Open World 18.7%, Online Co-Op 13.2%, RPG 12.1%, Survival 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the survival and exploration aspects of an open-world RPG with a strong co-op component.

From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.2%, Action RPG 13.1%, Online Co-Op 13.1%, Open World 9.4%, Hack and Slash 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct, stylized art direction combined with challenging, weight-based combat.

A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.9%, Online Co-Op 11.7%, Action RPG 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Open World 8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a dark fantasy world with deep exploration and souls-like combat mechanics.

Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.2%, Action RPG 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, Third Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, aggressive combat and a grim, dark-fantasy atmosphere.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Souls-like 70.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Action RPG 5%, RPG 4.9%, Dark 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Translates the core souls-like experience into a 2D perspective with deep character customization.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Action RPG 11.7%, Hack and Slash 8.8%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a unique, stylized aesthetic with tight, challenging combat and rewarding exploration.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.1%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action RPG 12.5%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a striking art style and atmospheric world-building paired with high-stakes, fast-paced combat.

Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.9%, Action RPG 13.4%, Open World 9.8%, RPG 6.6%, Survival 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an atmospheric, expansive world with a focus on exploration and challenging souls-like encounters.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 48.1%, Action RPG 13.3%, Exploration 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, RPG 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on discovery and environmental storytelling within a beautifully stylized world.

In a vibrant undersea kingdom on the verge of collapse, a hermit crab embarks on a treasure hunt to buy back his repossessed shell. The second game from AGGRO CRAB.

Why similar: Souls-like 64%, Action RPG 9.3%, Open World 5.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%, Third Person 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like that emphasizes exploration and creative combat mechanics within a vibrant, stylized setting.

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 58.2%, RPG 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Action 7.2%, Stylized 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that features a unique aging mechanic and souls-like combat.

Hellpoint is an intense action RPG taking place on Irid Novo, a derelict space station soaked in an intoxicating dark sci fi atmosphere. Fight dreadful creatures, face the Cosmic Gods and unravel their twisted story. Should the challenge be too great, play with a friend in local or online coop.

Why similar: Souls-like 43%, Action RPG 11.1%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Hack and Slash 7.1%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi souls-like that emphasizes atmospheric exploration and cooperative multiplayer.

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.3%, Action RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Dark 6.6%, Action-Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a surreal, stylized world with unique combat mechanics that reward precision and timing.

Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.9%, Action RPG 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, RPG 7.4%, Action-Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a dark, challenging action-RPG experience with a focus on atmospheric storytelling.

Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.9%, Action RPG 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Third Person 8.3%, RPG 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a souls-like experience set in a unique historical-fantasy world with a focus on exploration.

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.3%, Action RPG 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, RPG 7.1%, Action-Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-fidelity action-RPG combat with a heavy emphasis on challenging boss encounters.

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is a satirical action-adventure, brought to life by a twisted and wicked tale. Featuring hard but fair combat, *full character customization, unique battle armor and engaging narrative mechanics rich in lore, Nostalgaia plunges you into almost certain death at every turn.

Why similar: Souls-like 39.2%, Online Co-Op 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Action RPG 10.5%, Third Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative souls-like that balances challenging combat with a unique, self-aware sense of humor.

Enotria: The Last Song is a soulslike set in a beautiful sun-lit world inspired by Italian folklore where the brightest sun casts the darkest shadow. Wear unique role-altering masks, face formidable foes and alter reality with the power of Ardore to unravel the secrets of Enotria.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.2%, Action RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, RPG 7.5%, Third Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a bright, stylized aesthetic that contrasts with traditional dark-fantasy souls-likes while maintaining challenging combat.

Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Action RPG 16%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Open World 7.4%, Hack and Slash 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a stylized, open-world setting with a focus on dungeon crawling and souls-like combat.

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.4%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Open World 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, RPG 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends hack-and-slash action with souls-like combat mechanics and environmental puzzles.

Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.

Why similar: Souls-like 57.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Action RPG 7.2%, Hack and Slash 6.8%, RPG 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, technical combat mechanics and a challenging progression system.

Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Action RPG 11.5%, RPG 6.8%, Open World 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational souls-like experience that focuses on heavy, deliberate combat and dark-fantasy aesthetics.

Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.7%, Action RPG 14.4%, Third Person 7.9%, RPG 7.5%, Fantasy 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct, hand-drawn art style and unique combat mechanics that emphasize tactical positioning.

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Why similar: Souls-like 81%, Action 4%, Adventure 4%, Fantasy 2.7%, Action-Adventure 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on minimalist, boss-centric combat that requires patience and observation.

A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.3%, Action RPG 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Hack and Slash 9%, RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast, deflection-based combat within a dark-fantasy historical setting.

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design.

Why similar: Souls-like 42%, Online Co-Op 15.8%, Action RPG 8.1%, Multiplayer 8%, Open World 6.4%

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Souls-like 39.3%, Action RPG 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Open World 7.4%, Hack and Slash 6.8%

The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.

Why similar: Souls-like 39.8%, Action RPG 13.8%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Third Person 6.6%

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.

Why similar: Souls-like 51.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Action RPG 7.9%, RPG 6.5%, Third Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the quintessential souls-like experience that heavily influenced the genre's exploration and combat design.

The old world is gone, lost with the disappearance of the King. Reforge reality in this dark action RPG through skill-based combat, innovative open-world platforming and the testimonies of survivors… some more trustworthy than others. Are you ready, Wanderer?

Why similar: Action RPG 15.9%, RPG 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Action 9.5%, Third Person 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines platforming and exploration with souls-like combat in a surreal, dark-fantasy world.

Explore alternative realities while trying to save Your own from approaching annihilation. Dark fantasy rpg action game which will take You on a journey deep into the realms of Errent.

Why similar: Souls-like 64.5%, RPG 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Action 6.7%, Adventure 5.9%

A Souls-inspired action RPG set in a sandbox open world with an MMO feel and challenging directional combat. Play solo or with up to 3 friends in co-op. Build friendships, master an unrestricted class system, and uncover the cause that darkened all eyes.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Online Co-Op 12%, Action RPG 11.5%, Open World 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%

The new open world, spellcasting action-RPG. The grimoires have been stolen, civilisation is in ruins. Rise, Curator! Craft ancient elemental magics and challenge the great lords who threaten to fracture reality itself.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.8%, Action RPG 13%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Open World 10.7%, Third Person 6.9%

REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.6%, Online Co-Op 12%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Dark 6.6%, RPG 6.5%

Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?

Why similar: Action RPG 22.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Multiplayer 10.5%, RPG 8.9%

Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.

Why similar: Souls-like 50.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Action RPG 7.8%, Dark 5.9%, RPG 5.4%

Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.9%, Action RPG 14.4%, Open World 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Hack and Slash 8.9%

Ascend Reborn is an old-school, 3rd person action RPG. Wage war as a brutal Caos warrior on your journey to Ascension. The reign of the Titans has come to an end. The New Gods have risen to claim ultimate power and need a champion. Will you rise to the challenge?

Why similar: Souls-like 35.4%, Action RPG 15.4%, Hack and Slash 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Third Person 6.3%

Shards of the Banished is a dark fantasy action-RPG set in a cursed medieval world. A fallen king, a cursed queen, and a power-hungry usurper have plunged the land into ruin. As the exiled heir, you must rise, face powerful foes, and reclaim what is rightfully yours.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.8%, Action RPG 17.5%, RPG 13%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 6.4%

Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.1%, Action RPG 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, RPG 8.7%, Third Person 7.2%

Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.

Why similar: Action RPG 29.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, RPG 11.7%, Open World 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.5%

This is a dark, soul like role-playing game, trying to create a different experience in this genre. The protagonist fights against a powerful enemy in this city in search of a divine artifact.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.2%, Action RPG 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Action-Adventure 6.4%, Dark 5.6%

FADE is a classic Third person Action RPG. Travel to the land of Baltane and stop a twisted cult from finishing a ancient and twisted ritual. Face powerful bosses, collect loot, and fight horrific beings. Solo developed.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.8%, Action RPG 13.2%, Open World 11.5%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Third Person 6.2%

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.4%, Action RPG 10.4%, Third Person 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Open World 6.6%

Etherburn is a Souls-like action-adventure. Play as a hero resurrected in a mysterious and interconnected dungeon. Explore and face intense duels as you fight your way to freedom.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Adventure 8%, Action 7.5%

Become a powerful Rune Teller traveling through the open world of the Runegea. Recruit great colleagues for a fun journey, craft through a variety of items, and solve the requests of the Runegea residents. At the end of a long journey, you will find the reason for your resurrection.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.2%, Online Co-Op 13%, Action RPG 12.9%, Open World 11.2%, Multiplayer 8.1%

You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.

Why similar: Open World 20.5%, Online Co-Op 19%, Survival 13.1%, Action RPG 13%, Multiplayer 11.2%

Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.

Why similar: Action RPG 20.4%, Online Co-Op 19.2%, Third Person 10.3%, Open World 9.8%, RPG 7.2%

Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Action RPG 10.9%, RPG 8.3%, Multiplayer 3.4%

In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.8%, Action RPG 13.9%, Third Person 6.7%, Online Co-Op 6.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%

MycoRelic is a cooperative third person action-RPG set on islands inhabited by tribal mushroom robots. Loot derelict foundries to upgrade your robotic body. Explore ancient temples to infuse your fungus with forgotten elemental powers.

Why similar: Souls-like 36%, Action RPG 14.3%, Online Co-Op 14%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Third Person 7.2%

Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.

Why similar: Open World 20%, Souls-like 19.6%, Online Co-Op 17.8%, Multiplayer 15.9%, Action 7.9%

Join your fellow Marked Inquisitors in this online coop successor to award-winning 2016 Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.2%, Online Co-Op 14.5%, Action RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Hack and Slash 8.8%

A brand-new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, Hyper Light Breaker is an open world rogue-like with a unique world fully realized in 3D for the first time.

Why similar: Action RPG 18.7%, Open World 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Third Person 9.3%, RPG 8.5%

Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

Why similar: Souls-like 54.4%, Action RPG 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Third Person 5.5%, Dark 4.9%

Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted is a souls-like game with Enrage mechanic which sets in a Nature themed dark fantasy world. Fight your way from the deepest dungeons to the top of the clouds and save the corrupted nature in this mysterious "pre-human" era-themed epic story.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.3%, Action RPG 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Third Person 6.7%, RPG 6.2%

Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!

Why similar: Souls-like 32.6%, Action RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Hack and Slash 9%, Fantasy 7.3%