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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 46.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Difficult 10.5%, RPG 5%, Action RPG 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the classic Souls pace, build variety, punishing encounters, and bonfire-to-bonfire dungeon progression that most closely echo the original Dark Souls feel.

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 42.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Difficult 10.8%, Lore-Rich 5.4%, Great Soundtrack 5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the most direct continuation of Dark Souls' combat, bosses, and bleak fantasy world, just with a faster and more polished tempo.

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 46.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Difficult 10.6%, Action RPG 5.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the Dark Souls formula into a vast open world while preserving the same weighty combat, cryptic lore, deadly bosses, and build-driven RPG depth.

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 54.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Difficult 6.6%, Dark 5.7%, Action RPG 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its methodical stamina combat, shortcut-heavy levels, oppressive atmosphere, and demanding boss design make it one of the strongest non-FromSoftware Souls-likes.

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 38.7%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Lore-Rich 8.9%, Action RPG 7.7%, RPG 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It leans hard into dark-fantasy melee combat, checkpoint tension, heavy exploration, and interconnected world traversal in a very Souls-forward way.

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 56%, Difficult 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Although it trades RPG builds for precision swordplay, it delivers the same harsh learning curve, masterful boss fights, and atmospheric world design.

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 56.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Difficult 9.7%, RPG 5.1%, Action RPG 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its slow, deliberate combat, sparse storytelling, and bleak ruined world strongly channel the lonely, oppressive side of Dark Souls.

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 59.1%, Difficult 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, RPG 4.7%, Action RPG 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This offers a similarly punishing action-RPG loop built around careful combat, stat builds, and repeated attempts against deadly enemies.

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 40.7%, Difficult 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, RPG 7.6%, Character Customization 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is more loot-heavy and combo-driven, but its brutal encounters, stamina management, buildcraft, and boss-focused progression make it a great step sideways from Dark Souls.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 50.3%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Action RPG 7.8%, Dark 6%, RPG 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its minimalist take on Souls combat, stamina-based exploration, and isolated melancholy atmosphere will feel very familiar to Lordran veterans.

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 64.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Difficult 9.4%, RPG 3.9%, Dark 3%

Why You'll Like It: It translates Dark Souls almost shockingly well into 2D, with stamina combat, interconnected exploration, meaningful builds, and brutal bosses.

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 51.3%, Difficult 10.1%, Action RPG 7.5%, Character Customization 7.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Beneath the anime style is a very recognizable Souls framework of weighty melee combat, bonfire equivalents, co-op options, and deep build experimentation.

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 50.7%, Dark 7.7%, Difficult 7%, Action RPG 6.9%, RPG 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the closest Souls-likes in structure and exploration, just transplanted into a dark sci-fi setting with a similarly hostile, interconnected world.

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 45.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Difficult 11.4%, Action RPG 8.3%, RPG 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a straightforward dark-fantasy Souls-like experience built around stamina combat, somber environments, and challenging bosses.

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 44.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Difficult 13.6%, Action RPG 6.3%, Dark 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a fast, plague-soaked Souls-like that emphasizes tough bosses, precise timing, and oppressive atmosphere over RPG breadth.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 41.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Difficult 13.2%, Action RPG 7.7%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is more aggressive and parry-centric than Dark Souls, but the punishing encounters, checkpoint loop, and boss-centric structure are very much in the same lineage.

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 36.5%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Difficult 9.5%, Soundtrack 7.9% ★, Action RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its deliberate melee combat, dodge-heavy duels, and moody alternate-history world make it a solid Souls-like for players who want classic structure.

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 40.1%, Difficult 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Soundtrack 8.6% ★, Action RPG 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the dodge-and-strike Souls template intact while offering a more colorful but still challenging and exploration-driven action-RPG world.

Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.

Why similar: Souls-like 77.3%, Difficult 8.5%, RPG 5.2%, Third Person 3.1%, Action 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same methodical combat rhythm and dangerous, interconnected areas, with a distinctive limb-targeting system layered on top.

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 41.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Difficult 9.3%, Lore-Rich 6.1%, Action RPG 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is an earlier and clunkier Souls-like, but its heavy combat, dark-fantasy setting, and boss-focused structure still scratch a similar itch.

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 62.6%, Difficult 7.4%, RPG 6.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%, Co-op 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is essentially a gun-focused take on the Souls formula, with bonfire-style checkpoints, tough bosses, and co-op-friendly progression through hostile worlds.

In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.

Why similar: Souls-like 74.2%, Difficult 7.5%, RPG 6.9%, Action 3.1%, Third Person 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its tight dodge-and-counter combat, shortcut-rich level design, and difficult enemy encounters capture a lot of the same satisfaction as Dark Souls in sci-fi form.

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 37.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Difficult 13.5%, Dark 7.6%, RPG 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its brutal melee duels, grim fantasy tone, and commitment-heavy combat make it feel like a proto-Souls game in spirit.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.1%, Difficult 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Even in 2D, it captures the same lonely atmosphere, environmental storytelling, difficult combat, and rewarding exploration of a fallen kingdom.

In a vibrant undersea kingdom on the verge of collapse, a hermit crab embarks on a treasure hunt to buy back his repossessed shell. The second game from AGGRO CRAB.

Why similar: Souls-like 71.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Action RPG 5.5%, Lore-Rich 4.8%, RPG 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Despite the brighter humor, its bonfire structure, stamina management, corpse runs, and readable-but-demanding melee combat are unmistakably Souls-inspired.

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 57.2%, Action RPG 10.7%, Dark 8.6%, RPG 8.5%, Third Person 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its haunting world, stamina-based combat, and emphasis on strange exploration give it a strong old-school Souls atmosphere despite rougher edges.

From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.

Why similar: Souls-like 51.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Action RPG 11.1%, Character Customization 7%, RPG 7%

Why You'll Like It: Its weighty animation-committed combat, grim world, and focus on timing and positioning make it appealing to players who love Dark Souls' tactile feel.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Souls-like 56.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Difficult 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Lore-Rich 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its punishing combat, bleak religious-dark-fantasy imagery, and unforgiving exploration evoke the harsher, more atmospheric side of Dark Souls.

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 62.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Difficult 6.3%, RPG 5.5%, Action RPG 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This mixes Souls-like stamina combat and boss challenge with 2D exploration in a dark, melancholic world.

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design.

Why similar: Souls-like 59%, Dark 6.2%, Action RPG 6%, Lore-Rich 5.9%, Multiplayer 5.5%

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 44.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Difficult 13.9%, Dark 7.7%, Action RPG 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dense, hostile world, deliberate combat, cryptic lore, and tough enemies in a 2D structure that still feels very Souls-adjacent.

Rediscover the dark fantasy classic that defined the modern ARPG genre; fully remastered with a new class, fresh content, quality‑of‑life upgrades, and an overhauled endgame. Chain brutal skill and item synergies, rise in power, and carve through Hell’s armies with up to eight players.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.8%, Action RPG 19.7%, RPG 17.7%, Dark 15.1%, Action 8.4%

Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Difficult 9.8%, RPG 7.1%, Action RPG 5.8%

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 48%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Action RPG 6.9%, RPG 6.3%, Character Customization 5.3%

The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

Why similar: Difficult 26.7%, Atmospheric 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Third Person 15.4%, Action 8.7%

A new action game based on the concept of the ARMORED CORE series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.3%, Difficult 13.6%, Soundtrack 11.3% ★, Character Customization 9.1%, Third Person 6.6%

Deathbound is a unique Soulslike. Build a party of four characters and instantly morph between them in and out of combat. Combine their abilities to pull off devastating attacks and slay those who stand before you.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.3%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Difficult 14%, Action RPG 8.5%, RPG 6.3%

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17%, RPG 15.9%, Character Customization 11.6%, Action RPG 10.7%, Fantasy 8.8%

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 64%, RPG 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Difficult 9%, Action 5%

Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.

Why similar: RPG 19.8%, Action RPG 14.6%, Fantasy 13%, Character Customization 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%

The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!

Why similar: Difficult 34.2%, Great Soundtrack 33.8%, Action 11.5%, Third Person 8.3%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36%, Fantasy 18.7%, Action 13.7%, Third Person 12.2%, Adventure 11.2%

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Why similar: Souls-like 65.4%, Difficult 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Action 2.5%, Fantasy 2%

BioShock is a shooter unlike any other, loaded with unique weapons and tactics. Complete with an arsenal of revolvers, shotguns, and grenade launchers, players will be forced to genetically modify their DNA to become an even deadlier weapon.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.3%, Dark 20.8%, Atmospheric 19.4%, Story Rich 16.1%, Action 9.9%

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 47.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Action RPG 9.1%, RPG 7.1%, Fantasy 4%

As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Lore-Rich 9%, Dark 7.8%, RPG 6.9%

The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.

Why similar: RPG 27.5%, Lore-Rich 25.6%, Fantasy 20.1%, Exploration 12.9%, Story Rich 8.4%

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 38.6%, Difficult 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Lore-Rich 8.5%, Action RPG 7.3%

One of the most critically-acclaimed games in history, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is back, remastered in true high-definition, featuring improved textures, physically based rendering, high-dynamic range lighting and much more.

Why similar: Multiplayer 43.4%, Action 27.2%, Co-op 13.3%, Story Rich 12.5%, Atmospheric 3.5%

Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.

Why similar: Story Rich 31.3%, Third Person 25.3%, Great Soundtrack 23.8%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 7.9%

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 39.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Difficult 13.3%, Action RPG 8%, RPG 5.4%

Rogue Masters is a 6 player co-op horde survival game with souls-like combat and extensive character customization where you fight Entropy in long-lost civilizations.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Difficult 9.9%, Dark 9.1%, Character Customization 6.8%

REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.

Why similar: Souls-like 59.8%, Dark 9.7%, RPG 7.1%, Co-op 6.7%, Multiplayer 4.1%

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences. Take up your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.8%, RPG 18.9%, Action RPG 12.9%, Fantasy 10.2%, Action 9.5%

The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 15%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, RPG 14.7%, Souls-like 13.8%, Action 9.3%

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 54.9%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Dark 8.6%, Action 7%, Third Person 5.1%

FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.

Why similar: RPG 25.8%, Fantasy 14.4%, Action RPG 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Character Customization 8.3%

Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 41.6%, Fantasy 12.7%, Third Person 12.5%, Dark 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.2%

The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.

Why similar: RPG 38%, Great Soundtrack 34.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Fantasy 9.6%, Adventure 7.7%