What games are most similar to DARK SOULS™ III?

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

What genre is DARK SOULS™ III?

DARK SOULS™ III is a Action game with popular tags including Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Difficult, RPG, Atmospheric.

Best souls-like games like DARK SOULS™ III?

If you're looking for more souls-like games like DARK SOULS™ III, try DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin, ELDEN RING. These share the Souls-like tag and similar gameplay elements.

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Games Like DARK SOULS™ III

Top Similar Games to DARK SOULS™ III

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED (2018) — Shared: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, RPG. Also features action and dark. Tags: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, RPG
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin (2015) — Shared: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, RPG. Also features action and character customization. Tags: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, RPG
ELDEN RING (2022) — Shared: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, RPG. Also features open world and multiplayer. Tags: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, RPG
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition (2012) — Shared: Souls-like, RPG, Dark Fantasy. Also features action and fantasy. Tags: Souls-like, RPG, Dark Fantasy
Mortal Shell (2021) — Shared: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, RPG. Also features action and singleplayer. Tags: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, RPG
Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014 (2014) — Shared: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, RPG. Also features action and fantasy. Tags: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, RPG
DARK SOULS™ II (2014) — Shared: Souls-like, RPG, Dark Fantasy. Also features action and unforgiving. Tags: Souls-like, RPG, Dark Fantasy
Nioh: Complete Edition (2017) — Shared: Souls-like, RPG, Difficult. Also features action and hack and slash. Tags: Souls-like, RPG, Difficult
Lies of P (2023) — Shared: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Action RPG. Also features action and singleplayer. Tags: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Action RPG
Salt and Sanctuary (2016) — Shared: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Difficult. Also features metroidvania and 2d. Tags: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Difficult
Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition (2019) — Shared: Souls-like, Difficult, Third Person. Also features action and singleplayer. Tags: Souls-like, Difficult, Third Person
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The Surge 2 (2019) — Shared: Souls-like, RPG, Difficult. Also features action and open world. Tags: Souls-like, RPG, Difficult
The Surge (2017) — Shared: Souls-like, RPG, Third Person. Also features action and sci-fi. Tags: Souls-like, RPG, Third Person
DarkMaus (2016) — Shared: Souls-like, RPG, Difficult. Also features indie and action. Tags: Souls-like, RPG, Difficult
Blade of Darkness (2021) — Shared: Dark Fantasy, Difficult, Souls-like. Also features violent and action. Tags: Dark Fantasy, Difficult, Souls-like
Ashen (2019) — Shared: Souls-like, Action RPG, RPG. Also features action and adventure. Tags: Souls-like, Action RPG, RPG
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition (2021) — Shared: RPG, Souls-like, Difficult. Also features action and character customization. Tags: RPG, Souls-like, Difficult
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Rogue Masters (2026) — Shared: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Difficult. Also features online co-op and character customization. Tags: Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Difficult
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ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN (2025) — Shared: Souls-like, Third Person, Action RPG. Also features online co-op and multiplayer. Tags: Souls-like, Third Person, Action RPG
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Curiosity: A Cat Climbing Game (2025) — Shared: Exploration, Third Person. Also features adventure and platformer. Tags: Exploration, Third Person
Abysmal Gateway0 — Shared: Dark Fantasy, Lore-Rich, Action RPG. Also features early access and open world. Tags: Dark Fantasy, Lore-Rich, Action RPG
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