What games are most similar to DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

The most similar games to DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin include DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED, DARK SOULS™ III, ELDEN RING, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is a Action, RPG game with popular tags including Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, RPG, Difficult, Action.

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ELDEN RING (2022) — Shared: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, RPG. Also features open world and multiplayer. Tags: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, RPG
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