Games Like Back To Ashes

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 64%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, RPG 9.5%, Difficult 7.6%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar dark, oppressive atmosphere and deliberate, stamina-based combat that rewards patience and precision.

Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.

Why similar: Souls-like 64.5%, RPG 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the lonely, melancholic exploration of a ruined world with a focus on stamina-based combat and cooperative elements.

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 65.1%, RPG 15.9%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 8.5%, Indie 1%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the indie-developed souls-like ambition with its vast, interconnected world and intimidating, surreal enemy designs.

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 72.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Difficult 7.2%, RPG 7.1%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D souls-like that perfectly translates the genre's punishing difficulty and deep character customization into a side-scrolling format.

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 61.7%, Difficult 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, RPG 9.3%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features fast-paced, aggressive combat mechanics that prioritize parrying and tactical strikes against formidable foes.

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 58.1%, RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Action 7.9%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a high-fidelity dark fantasy experience with complex world-building and challenging boss encounters.

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 53.8%, RPG 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Difficult 9.2%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a traditional souls-like experience with a heavy emphasis on dark fantasy lore and challenging, multi-stage boss fights.

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: Souls-like 66.4%, RPG 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%, Action 4.7%, Difficult 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines challenging souls-like combat with metroidvania exploration and a rich, dark narrative.

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 65.9%, RPG 11.9%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 5.6%, Difficult 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully blends souls-like difficulty with third-person shooting mechanics in a grim, post-apocalyptic setting.

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 53.2%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Difficult 11.1%, RPG 9.3%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG provides a vast, open-world experience with a focus on exploration and challenging combat against corrupted entities.

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 59%, Difficult 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Action 6.4%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique anatomical horror aesthetic paired with a rewarding parry-based combat system that demands mastery.

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: RPG 28.1%, Action 18%, Adventure 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Difficult 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends platforming and souls-like combat in a surreal, fragmented world that feels very similar to the tone of Back To Ashes.

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 57.3%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Difficult 12.6%, Action 5.6%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This boss-rush focused game captures the intense, high-stakes combat feel of the genre in a beautifully pixelated dark fantasy world.

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 64.9%, RPG 14.6%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a grounded action-adventure experience with a unique aging mechanic that impacts your character's combat capabilities.

Dolmen is a terrifying new action RPG that combines futuristic Sci-Fi and Cosmic Horror elements. Will your timeline be erased or will you defeat your enemies to survive and fulfil your mission?

Why similar: Souls-like 63.6%, RPG 13.7%, Action 9%, Adventure 7.7%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action RPG that emphasizes resource management and challenging combat encounters against alien threats.

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 61.8%, RPG 13.4%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 6.1%, Difficult 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi souls-like that features interconnected level design and a heavy, oppressive atmosphere similar to dark fantasy titles.

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Souls-like 75.3%, Difficult 15.2%, Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a punishing, gothic-inspired experience with intricate combat and deep environmental storytelling.

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Souls-like 71%, Action 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Difficult 5.1%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, painterly 2D action game that emphasizes brutal combat and a mysterious, melancholic narrative.

Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.

Why similar: Souls-like 59.5%, RPG 13%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 6%, Difficult 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on stamina management and tactical combat in a bleak, isometric world that feels like a classic souls-like experience.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 84.7%, RPG 4%, Difficult 3.3%, Dark Fantasy 3.1%, Action 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title captures the essence of souls-like difficulty through its punishing combat and atmospheric, lonely world.

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 54.7%, RPG 12.8%, Difficult 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique historical-fantasy setting with challenging, rhythmic combat that rewards defensive play.

Returning from exile underground, a shattered world awaits you. The civilization of Unfallens lies in ruins. The ruthless guardian waits to attack. Journey through remains. Awaken your true power. Reclaim what was lost. Experience challenging action boss battles in this compact, high-quality game.

Why similar: Souls-like 60.2%, Difficult 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Action 6%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A focused combat experience that emphasizes difficult encounters and dark, atmospheric environments.

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Souls-like 58.6%, Difficult 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Action 7.9%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D action game features a highly polished parry-focused combat system that rivals the difficulty of the best souls-likes.

Dark Fantasy Warrior is a third-person action role-playing game in Dark Souls style. Extremely dark, deep and DIFFICULT! All of that in this super action game and prepare to die. Are you ready to fight Darkness?

Why similar: Souls-like 56.7%, RPG 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a straightforward, action-oriented experience that leans heavily into the dark fantasy aesthetic.

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 62.3%, RPG 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title features challenging combat and exploration in a world where nature has turned against the player.

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 62.8%, RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Action 6.4%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines classic souls-like mechanics with a satirical, meta-narrative that keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.

Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a Horrorpunk Action RPG filled with Lovecraftian horrors and Cronenbergian gore, making it the most gruesome take on the isometric Souls-like genre yet!

Why similar: Souls-like 62.2%, RPG 12.2%, Action 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric souls-like that focuses on visceral combat and grotesque, dark fantasy enemy designs.

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 68.2%, RPG 9.7%, Difficult 9.2%, Action 5.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more anime-inspired take on the souls-like formula with deep class customization and challenging cooperative play.

Kingdoms Of Rhea is a action game Die and Retry.Locked in a dungeon, will you find a way out of the dungeon by fighting the 3 bosses?

Why similar: Souls-like 39.9%, RPG 18.7%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 9.9%, Indie 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-adventure game that incorporates souls-like combat mechanics within a sprawling fantasy world.

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 58%, Difficult 12.6%, RPG 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Action 5.9%

Famous sword, spiritual realm after the death of the awakening. Where is the owner? How did Gorgeous architecture and The Mysterious Island become a ruin? What happened before the destruction?

Why similar: Souls-like 44.4%, RPG 23.8%, Action 12%, Indie 10%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the core pillars of the souls-like genre, providing a challenging and rewarding experience for fans of the style.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Souls-like 66.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Difficult 9.8%, Indie 4.3%, Action 3.8%

Start your journey in a dark fantasy world. Prepare to face challenging enemies with Swords, Bows and powerful Magics. Choose your path! Fight, Craft, Explore and find out the dark secret of The Altered Lands.

Why similar: Souls-like 56.4%, Difficult 12.9%, RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Action 7.6%

Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.

Why similar: RPG 34.7%, Dark Fantasy 30.1%, Action 18.9%, Adventure 16.3%

Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.9%, RPG 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Difficult 13.9%, Action 7.1%

You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?

Why similar: Souls-like 39.9%, RPG 19.2%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 9.5%, Difficult 7.7%

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: RPG 33.2%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Indie 11.8%

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 62.4%, RPG 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Difficult 9.7%, Action 4.1%

Fight, die, and fight again in this dark fantasy trollz-like roguelite. As a Yotun troll warrior, descend into the ever-changing, creepy dungeons of Durnar. Use a variety of Symbiotic Weapons and Bio-Mutations to slay enemies and heal The Father Tree.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.2%, RPG 26.4%, Difficult 20.4%, Action 15.1%, Indie 10.9%

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 57.9%, Adventure 14.8%, Action 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Indie 3.7%

Forge through hell in this survival action RPG! Defeat powerful bosses to collect all 5 Purgatory Stones in hell. Slashing, magic casting, arrow shooting, bombs throwing, exploring, eating, cooking, blacksmithing.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.2%, RPG 30%, Action 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Difficult 6.1%

Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!

Why similar: Souls-like 58.8%, Difficult 10.6%, RPG 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Adventure 7.5%

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 50.5%, RPG 12.4%, Difficult 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Action 7.3%

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 57.8%, RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Difficult 8.9%, Action 5.2%

Kromlech is an action-adventure RPG with rogue-lite elements, set in a dark fantasy world of swords and sorcery. Play as an adventurer whose quest for glory and gold takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself at the center of a world-ending calamity.

Why similar: Souls-like 56.5%, RPG 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Action 9%, Adventure 7.7%

A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.

Why similar: Souls-like 57.6%, Dark Fantasy 13%, RPG 9.9%, Difficult 8.3%, Action 6.2%

AshenForest is a roguelite action RPG focused on boss-rush. To purify the ashen forest that is causing the plague, you must fight against all the monsters lurking in the forest.

Why similar: RPG 35%, Action 21.8%, Adventure 18.4%, Indie 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%

Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

Why similar: Souls-like 71.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, RPG 13.2%

Deck of Ashes is an adventure game with tactical card combat. One character at a time, lead the cast of antiheroes on a quest for redemption. Explore the cursed fantasy world and hunt down powerful cards. Forge a unique Battle Deck, and crush your foes! Can you rid the world of the Ash Curse?

Why similar: RPG 43.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Adventure 18.5%, Indie 18.1%

Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.

Why similar: Souls-like 54.5%, RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Difficult 12.1%, Action 7.4%

ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.

Why similar: Souls-like 63%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Difficult 14.6%, Action 7.7%

Grapple, throw, and break your fellow undead in this bone-smashing exploration movement shooter. Challenge the afterlife, collect secret artifacts, and uncover the deprived depths as you clamber out of a hopeless abyss.

Why similar: Souls-like 73.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 6.7%

Uncover the secrets of the sinking metropolis in this action RPG. Clash beam sabers, or be a gunslinger. Make alliances or go it alone. Your actions have consequences - those whom learn the nature of this world will be able to shape it as they see fit.

Why similar: Souls-like 52.9%, RPG 23.9%, Action 13.5%, Indie 9.8%

Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?

Why similar: Souls-like 47.9%, RPG 11.8%, Difficult 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Action 6.6%

Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle

Why similar: Souls-like 52.6%, Difficult 13.6%, RPG 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%, Action 5.5%

For seasoned ARPG lovers, a unique Indie entry is here! Construct a deep build as you fight your way through mysterious places. Enemies are strong and smart, but you'll have a massive arsenal of tools and abilities to master in order to vanquish them. Dive in!

Why similar: RPG 40.1%, Dark Fantasy 39.2%, Action 20.7%

Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 39.5%, RPG 34.5%, Action 12.4%, Indie 9.1%, Adventure 4.5%

In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

Why similar: RPG 41.5%, Dark Fantasy 33.7%, Action 24.8%

A challenging action-adventure game. Explore a foggy abandoned island, fight knights, slugs and ghosts, and make your way to an old corrupted keep.

Why similar: Souls-like 68.3%, Adventure 13.5%, Indie 11.8%, Difficult 6.4%