Games Like Black Myth: Wukong

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

Why similar: Souls-like 35.6%, Action RPG 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, RPG 8.3%, Hack and Slash 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its Chinese fantasy backdrop, aggressive deflect-driven combat, and monster-heavy boss design make it one of the closest overall matches to Black Myth: Wukong.

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 50.1%, Action RPG 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Story Rich 5.2%, RPG 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same polished soulslike structure, spectacular boss fights, and fast committed melee combat, just through a darker fairy-tale lens.

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 37.2%, Action RPG 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Hack and Slash 6.1%, Combat 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This Chinese-inspired soulslike leans into punishing melee, eerie folklore, and a dark mythic atmosphere very much in Wukong’s wheelhouse.

Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.8%, RPG 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Action 7.7%, Hack and Slash 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like Wukong, it blends supernatural folklore, demanding melee combat, build variety, and elaborate boss encounters into a fast action-RPG loop.

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.

Why similar: Souls-like 59.4%, Action 7%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%, Story Rich 5%, Hack and Slash 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: If you loved intense one-on-one boss duels, precise timing, and a myth-soaked East Asian setting, Sekiro is an easy next recommendation.

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 34.2%, Action RPG 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Hack and Slash 7.9%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A demanding action soulslike built around aggressive melee strings, dodge timing, and flashy, high-pressure boss fights.

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 47.9%, Action RPG 16%, Dark Fantasy 13%, RPG 8%, Fantasy 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its grand dark-fantasy world, memorable boss roster, and action-RPG progression make it a natural follow-up if you want a bigger but similarly demanding adventure.

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 55.4%, Action RPG 11%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, RPG 7.1%, Hack and Slash 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its brutal mission-based combat, supernatural setting, and boss-focused structure feel very close to Wukong’s more challenging side.

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 36.4%, Action RPG 18%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, RPG 8.4%, Combat 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its folklore-driven world and stylish soulslike combat make it a strong choice if you want myth with your challenge.

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 38.6%, Action RPG 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Hack and Slash 7.3%, RPG 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A compact soulslike with quick dodges, aggressive offense, and difficult boss fights that reward pattern mastery much like Wukong does.

Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!

Why similar: Souls-like 48.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Action RPG 11.9%, RPG 7.5%, Story Rich 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Wukong’s rhythm of reading attack patterns, surviving punishing encounters, and overcoming towering dark-fantasy bosses.

Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.

Why similar: Mythology 29%, Souls-like 25.2%, Action RPG 16.6%, Action-Adventure 5.5%, Hack and Slash 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes approachable soulslike combat with a myth-inspired setting, exploration, and story-driven action-RPG progression.

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 50.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Action RPG 12.4%, RPG 7.3%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its slower, deliberate combat and tense boss encounters capture the heavier, more methodical edge of Wukong.

An action RPG based on Chinese art style, as the 7th lineal sequel of this series, it earns a lot of anicipations. Better gaming experience than any of its previous episode will be brought to all the players.

Why similar: Mythology 49.2%, Action RPG 20.1%, RPG 13.8%, Story Rich 6.6%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Though less punishing, it scratches the same itch for mythological Chinese action-RPG storytelling and flashy real-time 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 30.7%, Action RPG 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Combat 8.7%, RPG 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Weighty melee, hard-hitting enemies, and a bleak fantasy world give it a similar dangerous, boss-heavy action-RPG feel.

Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

Why similar: Mythology 33.7%, Action RPG 14.4%, Souls-like 7.5%, Hack and Slash 6.5%, RPG 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same kind of polished single-player spectacle, mythological worldbuilding, and heavyweight melee set pieces.

Gujian 3 is a mass 3D single-person RPG developed by Aurogon Info & Tech (Shanghai), a subsidiary of Wangyuan Shengtang. As the latest hit of the Gujian series, it boasts more free and smooth combat experience with its full real-time combat system. This generation expands the world of Gujian based on previous works.

Why similar: Action RPG 29.3%, RPG 22.8%, Mythology 16.1%, Story Rich 10.5%, Souls-like 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A great pick if you want more Chinese myth, martial-arts-inflected action, and story-forward RPG progression after Wukong.

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 31.3%, Action RPG 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Combat 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its third-person soulslike combat and dark Chinese-fantasy tone make it one of the closer lesser-known alternatives.

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Why similar: Mythology 41%, Souls-like 12.4%, Action RPG 8.3%, Story Rich 6.8%, Combat 6%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich mythological action adventure with satisfying third-person combat and large cinematic boss encounters.

Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an ARPG rooted in Chinese history and mythology. Players take on the role of Taishi Zhao, a calm and reliable swordsman who was accidentally involved in a tragic fate. To protect his beloved family, he starts a journey in this chaotic realm to find the truth.

Why similar: Action RPG 29.3%, RPG 16.4%, Story Rich 11%, Souls-like 9.5%, Hack and Slash 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: For the Chinese-myth and story-rich side of Wukong, this offers cinematic action-RPG combat in a folklore-heavy world.

From games studio A44, makers of Ashen, comes an explosive Souls-lite, where Gods and guns collide in a battle for the future of humanity.

Why similar: Souls-like 27%, Action RPG 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Combat 7.7%, Hack and Slash 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It pairs soulslite melee timing with gods, monsters, and a mythological quest structure that scratches a similar itch.

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: Action RPG 28.4%, Souls-like 22.4%, RPG 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A flashy yet punishing action-RPG where aggressive melee combos and fantasy boss battles matter as much as character builds.

This is a 3D ancient style fantasy, multi ending action role-playing game. As the third installment of the Ryukyu Hidden series and the Ryukyu Hidden Nine Absolute Reincarnation Chapter, the game is designed with the principle of promoting offense and hesitation to defeat in its combat system.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.7%, Action RPG 20.7%, RPG 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This Chinese-style action soulslike emphasizes close-quarters combat, harsh encounters, and a dark mythic presentation.

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Souls-like 48.5%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Action 7.8%, Combat 6.9%, Story Rich 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its spirit-themed world and cinematic boss fights evoke Wukong’s mythic adventure side even if it is less demanding overall.

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 34.2%, Action RPG 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, RPG 7.7%, Story Rich 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its precise dodges, stamina management, and boss-focused soulslike combat appeal to players chasing Wukong’s challenge-first side.

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

Why similar: Souls-like 48.4%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Story Rich 9.1%, Action 8%, Combat 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its soulslite structure, stance-based melee combat, exploration, and tougher boss fights make it a good mechanical follow-up.

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 49.7%, Action RPG 22.2%, RPG 6.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: If you want another boss-heavy action-RPG with dodge timing, build customization, and stylish spectacle, this fits well.

In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.8%, Action RPG 22.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, RPG 8.1%

The curtain rises on yet another never-before-seen Chinese myth: a new saga in the Journey to the West! Based on the original CG movie that became an unprecedented box office smash in China, this unique episode will be playable in exciting kungfu action adventure game!

Why similar: RPG 50.6%, Action 33.4%, Adventure 16%

Why You'll Like It: Less punishing than Wukong, but it is still an obvious thematic pick if you mainly want more Sun Wukong-inspired mythological action.

A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.9%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 9.2%, RPG 8.6%, Hack and Slash 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Another strong soulslite with parries, checkpoint-based progression, and methodical third-person duels.

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue is a TPS+ROGUE game where players will take on the role of Sun Wukong, using three heads, six arms, and six big guns to rampage through the US military base and rescue their master.

Why similar: Mythology 37.1%, Souls-like 23.1%, Action RPG 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%, RPG 6%

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 34.1%, Action RPG 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 8%, RPG 7.7%, Story Rich 7.2%

Stories revised from Journey to the West. Souls-like combats; Powerful Bosses; Hundreds of different Weapon&Armors; Super big map to explore; Nothing special? You cut me!

Why similar: Mythology 31.2%, Souls-like 23.4%, Action RPG 14.7%, Hack and Slash 6.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%

Enter a world of Slavic myth and medieval adventure. As a young bogatyr, journey to the Thrice-Nine Kingdom, challenge Koschei the Deathless, and save your immortal soul in Bylina – an epic action-adventure rooted in Slavic folklore, with a heavy focus on skill-based combat.

Why similar: Mythology 32.1%, Souls-like 20.2%, Action RPG 13.6%, Hack and Slash 5.8%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

Embark on an epic odyssey to save your younger sister – and the whole of humanity – from mysterious dimensional invaders from beyond the starlit skies in Lost Soul Aside™.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.2%, Action RPG 24%, RPG 10.3%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8%

Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.

Why similar: Mythology 30.3%, Souls-like 21%, Action RPG 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Combat 6.2%

'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.

Why similar: Mythology 49.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, RPG 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Story Rich 8.8%

Journey to the West: Unparalleled "is an adventure RPG based on the theme of Journey to the West. It tells the story of seven demon kings causing chaos, and Wukong adventuring to defeat them and protect Dongsheng Shenzhou.

Why similar: Mythology 43.6%, Action RPG 21.6%, RPG 13.9%, Action 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.

Why similar: Souls-like 21%, Combat 16.5%, Action 11.3%, RPG 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.9%

An innovative third-person action RPG where you can choose traditional weapons to fight monsters fairly, or activate cheats like godly powers. The unique voice-controlled gear system lets you summon spells or enhance yourself. This is definitely an adventure you've never experienced before!

Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Action RPG 17.2%, RPG 15.9%, Action 8.6%, Combat 5.9%

《烈山海》是一款以中国神话为背景的RPG游戏，内容精彩让人欲罢不能！

Why similar: Mythology 33%, Souls-like 19.4%, Action RPG 16.1%, RPG 7.9%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

A 3D cyber-fantasy ARPG with metroidvania levels & multiple endings. Combat rewards aggression – hesitation means defeat. In a world where the Wheel of Reincarnation, corrupted by tainted energy, became an AI that merged flesh, souls, and machines to create new life, survivors reject this evolution.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.9%, Mythology 21.1%, Action RPG 16.9%, RPG 6.2%, Action-Adventure 5.7%

Tale of Immortal is an open-world sandbox based on Chinese mythology and cultivation. You will grow to become immortal, conquer the beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Season, make your choices carefully and grasp your own destiny.

Why similar: Mythology 44.2%, Action RPG 19.1%, Hack and Slash 7.7%, RPG 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

In Blood of Mehran, explore sweeping sand dunes, bustling bazaars and sprawling palaces. Go blade to blade with enemies, pick them off from a distance with your arrows, or slip by them like a ghost. Level up and build your legend.

Why similar: Mythology 32.8%, Action RPG 18.6%, Hack and Slash 7.4%, Combat 6.4%, Story Rich 6.4%

Bygone Dreams is a high fantasy Action-Adventure set inside a surreal dream world. Face fantastical adversaries, solve puzzles, and fight your way through challenging bosses in your quest to save the world's matron deity and stop the nightmare consuming the dream.

Why similar: Action RPG 36%, Souls-like 15.1%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Combat 8%, RPG 6.2%

Inspired By the well-known rogue-like game Hades, slash out of the God Field all the way down to the Demon Domain and defy The Overlord Thanatos in the Deep Frost Hell in this rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: RPG 30.4%, Action 19.6%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Combat 9.5%

A 3D RPG !

Why similar: Action RPG 29.6%, Souls-like 14.7%, Combat 11.1%, RPG 10.6%, Story Rich 8.5%

Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 45%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Action RPG 13.5%, Combat 8.6%, Action 5.9%

Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.9%, Action RPG 19.3%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Combat 6.9%, Action 6.2%

"The Scroll of Taiwu" is an indie game themed around Chinese mythology and wuxia. Players assume the role of the mysterious "heir of the Taiwu clan" in an alternate ancient China, working through generations of heirs to defeat a powerful hereditary enemy and shape the fate of the human world.

Why similar: Mythology 60%, RPG 31.9%, Adventure 4.2%, Singleplayer 4%

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 31.2%, Action RPG 23.4%, Combat 7.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

This is a martial arts action role-playing game. The core of the game is battle-oriented, and it combines many fighting elements. If you are a player who pursues blood and is brave enough to challenge the limits, it will definitely inspire your adrenaline and bring you the best combat experience.

Why similar: Action RPG 42.7%, Hack and Slash 17%, RPG 14.8%, Action 9%, 3D 5.6%

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 35%, Action RPG 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, RPG 7.8%, Story Rich 6.9%

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 35.2%, Action RPG 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, RPG 8.3%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

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 29.8%, Action RPG 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, RPG 6.5%, Combat 6.3%

An atmospheric action slasher in mythic medieval Japan. Hunt corrupted spirits, face challenging Souls-like bosses, and master fast, skill-based combat. Explore a world of folklore, uncover hidden secrets, and unlock intimate, fully consensual encounters shaped by your choices.

Why similar: Souls-like 42%, Mythology 22.9%, Action 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Hack and Slash 6.7%

ECHOES of YI: SAMSARA is a dark martial arts action game infused with traditional Chinese culture. Players embody the Sword Saint's first disciple, battling fierce enemies and unraveling the mystery beneath the Jianmu Tree. Will you face the challenges or go with the flow? The choice is yours.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.6%, Action RPG 14.5%, RPG 9.6%, Combat 9.6%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

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 28.1%, Action RPG 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Combat 9.3%, RPG 6.9%

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 33.7%, Action RPG 19.9%, RPG 8.9%, Combat 7.1%, Story Rich 6%

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 49.9%, RPG 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Action 9.2%, Combat 6.8%