Games Like Blood & Ash

Hemlon the Grey is a 2D Souls-like game focused on deflection-based action, where life and death are decided at the edge of the blade. Follow the story of Hemlon, half-demon warrior, slay disrupters and uncover the secrets behind The Broken Wings and the Republic of Reinz.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Action RPG 12.1%, RPG 9.9%, Action 7%

The shields of Asgard have been stolen. You have been chosen by Odin to retrieve them. Your first journey takes you to Jotunheim. Travel the vast deep and dark forests. Climb mountains where winter never stops. Fight challenging enemies.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, RPG 13.9%, Action RPG 12.1%, Gore 5.7%

“VANRAN” is a dark fantasy action RPG where a fallen slave wields a sealed blade to spark rebellion. Stylish soulslike combat, auto-growth, random dungeons, and titanic battles shape a journey with multiple endings of vengeance or salvation.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.6%, Dark Fantasy 21.3%, Action RPG 13.2%, RPG 9.1%, Action 5.2%

Shadows of the Lost is a mythological dark fantasy action RPG where the corrupting power of shadow is wielded to defy twisted gods, navigating a grim world torn apart by betrayal, corruption, and shattered myths.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.9%, Action RPG 15.8%, RPG 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Gore 7%

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 45%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Action RPG 8.2%, RPG 7.6%, Violent 6.5%

Cerulean Singe is a souls-like focusing on snappy and deliberate fast-paced combat, unrelenting bosses, and an immersive world to explore.

Why similar: Souls-like 35%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Action RPG 12.7%, RPG 8.3%, Gore 7.9%

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 36.3%, Dark Fantasy 21.2%, Action RPG 15.1%, RPG 9.4%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

A brutal souls-like through a forgotten realm. Battle relentless monsters, uncover buried truths, and reclaim the soul humanity betrayed.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Action RPG 17%, Action 9.1%, Gore 7.7%

Magic and intrigue abound in this gripping dark fantasy RPG, with atmospheric exploration that will beguile even the most avid fans of the genre. Wield a diverse array of weapons and spells as you step forth into a world of intoxicating mystery to face the many challenges lurking within.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Action RPG 15.9%, RPG 10.4%, Action 6.3%

Master the art of deflection, execute deadly moves, and conquer challenging bosses in a Sekiro-inspired soulslike game. Choose contracts, defeat mobs for rewards, and evolve your character with an immersive skill tree

Why similar: Souls-like 31.2%, 3D Vision 23.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Action RPG 15%, RPG 8.2%

Master challenging combat, dismember enemies, and unleash devastating combos of physical and magical attacks. Gather materials, craft powerful gear, and endure the trials of a relentless world.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.3%, Action RPG 16.9%, RPG 13.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Gore 6.8%

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 25.8%, RPG 16.7%, Action RPG 11.5%, Action 8.4%, Gore 7.2%

Riven Crown is an exhilarating Souls-like game that merges fighting game with traditional combat mechanics. Level up and gain abilities by mastering various armors and weapons. explore a detailed non-linear world, and uncover hidden secrets. Join the quest to free the world from monarchy.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 11.3%, Violent 8.5%

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 29.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Action RPG 16.6%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, RPG 5.9%

Butterfly Dream is a compact retro-style Souls-like game. While returning to classic boxed-level exploration and combat, it weaves in the Daoist parable of Zhuang Zhou’s butterfly dream and elements from the Buddhist Diamond Sūtra.

Why similar: Souls-like 17.6%, Action RPG 16.8%, 3D Vision 15.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, RPG 10.8%

Moonlight Shadows is a dark fantasy Action RPG with stylish Soulslike combat . Forge your way through formidable foes in a cursed world and master deep and immersive combat.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.6%, Action RPG 18.4%, RPG 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Action 8.3%

The sun has died, and the world is consumed by darkness. In Sun is Dead, a high-speed action scavenger adventure, you must fight relentless Shadows, wield the last light, and uncover the truth behind the eternal night. Adapt, survive, and decide the fate of a dying world. Created by 1 person.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.6%, Action RPG 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, RPG 9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

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 38.2%, Dark Fantasy 21%, RPG 12.2%, Action RPG 10.3%, Action 7%

Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Gore 10.7%, Violent 9.7%, Action RPG 8.7%

A 2D space action RPG with a slow and deliberate style, reminiscent of the Soulslike genre.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.4%, Action RPG 16.5%, RPG 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Top-Down 7.5%

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 49.7%, RPG 12.2%, Gore 11.2%, Violent 9.3%, Action 7.6%

A medieval fantasy, open-world, souls-like indie RPG, told through side quests instead of a main storyline. Explore the land of Noh'relia by helping strangers, slaying monsters, discovering hidden treasures, and connecting the dots to move on from your troubled past.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.3%, RPG 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Action RPG 12%, Adventure 10.6%

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 46.4%, RPG 11.5%, Action RPG 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%, Action 6.4%

Aspiel: Edge of Chaos is a third-person fantasy Action-RPG. Explore numerous locations ravaged by the dark power of Death, face various creatures consumed by Chaos, and harness the power of Life to save the continent of Aspiel.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.3%, Action RPG 16%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, RPG 6.8%

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 34.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Adventure 9.5%, Action 9.4%

Rot has arrived, and all things wither. In this cruel yet beautiful 2D hand-drawn Souls-like, embark on a lonely and brutal journey of redemption! Explore a forest kingdom twisted by plague, and battle infected, mutated fruits and vegetables to uncover the secret behind the corruption.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.3%, Action RPG 15.7%, RPG 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Possessed by a living crystal, fight for revenge in a top-down Soulslike action RPG. Master precise combat and elemental magic, explore a shattered world, solve deadly puzzles, and defeat brutal bosses to expose the Crystallen’s sins.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Action RPG 16.5%, Top-Down 10.2%, RPG 7.1%

I wanted to see if I could capture the deliberate, punishing combat that makes these games work. This isn't a sprawling 100 hour RPG. It's a small, focused slice of a world that doesn't care if you live or die. If you miss slowly opening doors like an anime character, you'll love this.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.4%, Action RPG 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, RPG 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

Davyria is an action role-playing game with a well-designed and challenging combat system. You play an Eternal Warrior wandering the barren island of Davyria. Features [A skill based and challenging combat system]

Why similar: Souls-like 41.2%, Gore 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, RPG 10.4%, Action 9%

Uncover the mysteries of Koreth's resting place in this exciting hack n slash, dungeon crawler, platformer adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.3%, Action RPG 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, RPG 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

This is a refreshing horizontal version of the Castlevania game. One after another organ and monster will hinder the way forward on the journey. Go beat them. Let's embark on this journey together.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.3%, Action RPG 18.6%, RPG 14.7%, Action 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

A dark action-adventure where you race against time to seal the hell gates, gather crystal shards, and stop Umbra’s return on the Bloody Day. Estimated playtime: ~1 hour.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.9%, Action RPG 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Action 10.8%, Gore 9.2%

In a world where every soul is captured, yours remain free. Take the chance and claim their souls for yourself and rise unstoppable...

Why similar: Souls-like 40.8%, Dark Fantasy 21.1%, Action RPG 18.9%, RPG 10.7%, Action 5.6%

Follow the call of an ancient crystal dagger toward the Forgotten Valley, now corrupted by the Stone Plague. Forgotten Blood is a single-player action RPG with an open map, inspired by King’s Field and the Souls series. Explore a interconnected world that rewards the players willing to take risks.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.9%, Action RPG 17.3%, RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10%

Fight as an unknown warrior with various weapons, and dive into The Forest of Souls to find the souls of Lost Ancient Kings. Challenge them and get their power, then finally face your terminative destiny.

Why similar: Souls-like 44%, Action RPG 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Action 7.9%, RPG 5.8%

A mythological action RPG where Fire and Ice collide. Play as Shangdi, the Emperor of Flames, and Skadi, the Ice Queen, as they battle through the war-torn world of Athos to uncover the dark force manipulating their kingdoms.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.7%, Action RPG 16.9%, RPG 15.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Action 9.5%

Claim the Prizren Tower in the first action RPG set in medieval Serbia! Battle demonic navs, uncover forgotten legends, and survive a brutal world where Slavic myth and dark history collide. Your choices will shape the fate of all realms.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Action RPG 15.7%, Top-Down 10.5%, RPG 9.1%

On the moon world Mordain, a suffocating veil of Eternal Darkness emerges. In a cryptic vision, the formidable warrior, Leia Blackthorne, crosses paths with a mysterious being - 'The Watcher' - who impels her towards the town of Grimstead. A foreboding darkness awaits her, veiling untold secrets.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.4%, Dark Fantasy 25.1%, Action RPG 14%, Gore 6.8%, Action 5.7%

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 33.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Action RPG 11.8%, RPG 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Frostflame is a Brazilian Soulslike developed by a single person. In the game you control Chihiro, disciples of the great master Hori Masashi on a mission to advance to the lowlands and bring back peace, ending the war of the five kingdoms and eliminating the power of the Frstlame.

Why similar: Souls-like 42%, Action RPG 18%, RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Action 5.5%

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 52.6%, RPG 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 7.4%

The Depths of Despair is a dark fantasy action RPG with souls-like combat combined with classic MMO skills and ability bar. Your quest is to help an angel named Amelia find her sister, who has been captured by demonic entities.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.1%, Dark Fantasy 21.6%, Action RPG 14.3%, RPG 7.2%, Action 5.6%

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 48.9%, Dark Fantasy 24.3%, Action RPG 10.9%, Action 7%, Action-Adventure 6.2%

In this Dark Fantasy Action-RPG you are part of a plague doctor guild where every encounter with your patients is a boss fight.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.7%, Action RPG 17%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Top-Down 10.4%, RPG 7.2%

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 37.5%, Action RPG 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Gore 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.2%

Play as the Crimson Knight, cursed to die repeatedly by The Absolute. Death is your path to power in this souls-like boss fight. Uncover truth, seek vengeance or redemption, and slay the goddess who betrayed you. Break the cycle or be crushed by your sins.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.3%, Action RPG 18.2%, RPG 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Action 10%

This is a dark fantasy action RPG set within a vast castle filled with sealed chambers. Explore to uncover hidden secrets and forgotten truths. Overcome daunting challenges and experience the thrill of victory. Unravel the complex drama driven by the intertwined motives of its characters.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.2%, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Action 9.8%

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 33.7%, Action RPG 16.6%, RPG 16.3%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 7.8%

Unravel the truth, master your skills, and forge your legend in Resurrection: The Judgment!

Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Action RPG 18.9%, RPG 17%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Action-Adventure 10.9%

Asmongold got transported to another world by an evil AI version of himself! Battle your way through this unknown world to find your way back home!

Why similar: Souls-like 26.8%, Action RPG 17.6%, RPG 16.3%, Action 10.1%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

"Weird RPG" is a highly difficult and fast-paced action RPG game focusing on boss battle,

Why similar: Souls-like 34.4%, Action RPG 23.2%, RPG 16.3%, Top-Down 8.9%, Action 8%

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 40.1%, Dark Fantasy 21.8%, Action RPG 12.9%, RPG 10.1%, Violent 4.9%

When things gain a "heart," perhaps they can be called humans. In this third-person adventure game, players will play as a girl vacationing on an island. They will experience fantastic daily life and adventures, make new friends, and ultimately uncover the mysteries of the island.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.9%, Action RPG 21.2%, RPG 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Adventure 7.1%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 40.7%, Action RPG 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, RPG 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6%

Embark on a whimsical open-world adventure as Francis the Frank, a noble dachshund king betrayed during the Great Wienie War. In this action RPG, explore a vast medieval kingdom, battle rival breeds, complete quests, and reclaim your throne. Courage comes in all sizes—will you rise again?

Why similar: Souls-like 27.3%, Action RPG 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, RPG 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.3%

Utilize the power of the Neeron, fight ingeniously against the invasion. Set off on a journey to protect the homeland!

Why similar: Souls-like 32%, Action RPG 16.2%, RPG 16%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 9.2%

L'Artisan Meurtrier is an old school action/RPG game built around a rich and demanding combat system. Prepare to face the worst monsters and villains, to foil the most treacherous traps to honor your contracts and gain ever more glory!

Why similar: Souls-like 28.8%, Action RPG 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, RPG 12%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

La Divina Commedia is a Dark Fantasy ARPG inspired by the famous masterpiece opera of Dante Alighieri. The "procedural extraction dungeons generation" system ensures a unique and never repetitive experience. "Abandon all hope , ye who enter here". The journey to hell begins!

Why similar: Action RPG 16.5%, RPG 15.6%, Souls-like 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Action-Adventure 10.9%