- #1 Rubinite
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cup Dog Games
Windows · Mac
"Rubinite" is a dark fantasy boss rush action game that utilizes the unique mechanic "Focus" to pinpoint enemies' weaknesses and execute thrust attacks. Follow Ruby, a princess who has escaped from the Scarlet Kingdom, embarking on a journey of revenge to reclaim her kingdom.
Why similar: Boss Rush 41.1% ★, Souls-like 19%, Difficult 11.6%, Action RPG 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #2 EVERCHAINED
96% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Chief's Hammock
Windows
1 YEAR UPDATE IS OUT! A "souls-lite" inspired by early 2000s' Flash games. Defeat bosses & harvest trinkets. Feed it shards & get fed upgrades. For it is your Master. Rise and follow the path, Soul of the Great Hero.
Why similar: Boss Rush 51.2% ★, Souls-like 20.3%, Difficult 12.6%, Action RPG 6.2%, Arcade 3.7%
- #3 WALTO
96% matchNo user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: KUKUKU GAMES
Windows
WALTO is a boss-rush game set in the land of rabbits, built around a combat philosophy where evasion and attack happen as one, demanding extreme reflexes. Cut down the encroaching predators and bring this world to its end.
Why similar: Boss Rush 53% ★, Souls-like 19.7%, Difficult 11.7%, Action 3.5%, Hack and Slash 2.7%
- #4 NAMMO
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Guild Studio
Windows
‘NAMMO’ is a Korean Dark Fantasy themed Soulslike game. Betrayed and blinded, Nammo awakens 'The Eyes of Spirit' to see into the soul realm. Play through and master 'The Eyes of Spirit' to expose weaknesses, defeat bosses with precise parries, and absorb their souls to forge your own combat style.
Why similar: Boss Rush 35.4% ★, Souls-like 21.7%, Difficult 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #5 ABYSSAL BLADE
94% matchVery Positive97% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Vifer Games
Windows · Mac
ABYSSAL BLADE is a pixel-art boss rush inspired by MMO raid mechanics. With only 1 HP, take up your blade and challenge the five stages of grief.
Why similar: Boss Rush 41.1% ★, Souls-like 18.9%, Difficult 11.7%, Action RPG 7.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.4%
- #6 Titan Souls
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,561 reviews2015
Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 34.3%, Boss Rush 33.7% ★, Difficult 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action 2%
- #7 Onikura
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Too Dark StudiosPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
A frantic and challenging boss rush with options to customize your play style as you progress. Defeat all enemies in your path with attacks, specials, parries, and unique abilities.
Why similar: Boss Rush 49.1% ★, Souls-like 19.2%, Difficult 13.9%, Combat 5.8%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #8 Project BS
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DDish
Windows
Project BS is a 3D action RPG that explores a fantasy world. Take on a journey with Sienna, a dragonewt girl, and fight against formidable opponents and rivals.
Why similar: Boss Rush 46.4% ★, Souls-like 22.6%, Difficult 10.6%, Action RPG 7.3%, Female Protagonist 6.1%
- #9 Light Odyssey
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SSUN GAMESPub: GRAVITY
Windows
Light Odyssey is a soulslike boss rush where every battle is a test of mastery. Play as Bandi and fight to restore light to a world consumed by shadows. Face off against towering colossi in three deadly phases that demand precision, patience, and adaptation.
Why similar: Boss Rush 49% ★, Souls-like 21%, Difficult 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 4.5%, Hack and Slash 4.4%
- #10 Eldest Souls
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,257 reviews2021
Dev: Fallen Flag StudioPub: United Label
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
Why similar: Boss Rush 27.9% ★, Souls-like 24.2%, Difficult 14%, Action RPG 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
- #11 A.N.N.
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grandeur Games
Windows
Defeat intelligent enemies developed using cutting-edge machine learning technology in this challenging, adrenaline-fueled boss rush.
Why similar: Boss Rush 43.2% ★, Souls-like 18.6%, Difficult 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Dark Fantasy 4.7%
- #12 Knight Fall
89% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: ducc
Windows
Welcome to Knight Fall, where every move is a challenge! Battle bosses as you climb through dangerous lands. Be careful; a single wrong move could mean the end of the journey. Will you beat the horrors or fall to the bosses on your daring quest?
Why similar: Boss Rush 44% ★, Souls-like 24.2%, Difficult 14.2%, Combat 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #13 ESCAVE
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MatchStick Studios
Windows
ESCAVE is a fast paced boss rush game that challenges your mastery of movement and timing. Every jump and dash drains mana, which is replenished by parrying. Face divine incarnations, claim their powers, and face the GOD himself in the final battle.
Why similar: Boss Rush 46.2% ★, Souls-like 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%, Action RPG 5.7%, Female Protagonist 4.8%
- #14 Shield Knight
88% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: UnderLight
Windows
Gain glory by defeating several leaders of a kingdom in ruins using only your shield as a weapon. Talk to the few remaining inhabitants and discover what secrets this kingdom holds.
Why similar: Boss Rush 59% ★, Difficult 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Combat 5.9%
- #15 Bananner Nababber
87% matchVery Positive94% of 141 reviews2022
Dev: LazroolPub: GZ Storm
Windows
It's a nice sunny day in Neo-Tartaria and ruthless killer Harry Pippels and his pretend friend Humpty-Ho are guzzling down some sprutzels and racking up a debt at the bar. Their life of luxury is soon interrupted however when the Elder Demon's diabolical crypto schemes threaten the lands.
Why similar: Boss Rush 56% ★, Souls-like 22.2%, Arcade 6%, Action 4.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%
- #16 Boss Pit
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sticky Bit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Boss Pit is Punch-Out! with swords and shields instead of boxing gloves. Every fight is a boss fight against a fantasy monster. There is no world to travel, levels to traverse, or trash monsters to grind. Just encounter after encounter of deadly bosses in a Colosseum of death and destruction.
Why similar: Boss Rush 39.9% ★, Souls-like 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Arcade 8%, Action 6.6%
- #17 BROKEN SOUL : Boss Rush
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DoubleJLabs
Windows
BROKEN SOUL : Boss Rush is a 2D Souls-like boss rush action game where you move across a 5x2 grid, dodge, parry, and strike with precise timing. With 20+ unique boss-type monsters and 2 playable classes, it delivers short, dense battles and rewarding retries.
Why similar: Boss Rush 49.8% ★, Souls-like 24.2%, Action RPG 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 7%, Female Protagonist 4.7%
- #18 Iteration
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glitchcore
Windows · Mac · Linux
Iteration is a topdown 2D bossrush game where you hack-and-slash your way through different bosses in different environments. Fight your way through bosses using the fast-paced sword-fighting combat.
Why similar: Boss Rush 52.1% ★, Souls-like 22.9%, Difficult 14.4%, Atmospheric 4%, Action 2.7%
- #19 Reng Azure Requiem
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Surffe Studios
Windows
2D pixel art action where jumping doesn't exist — only teleportation. As Reng Azure, explore a corrupted world, traverse between the realm of souls and decide the fate of the fallen.
Why similar: Boss Rush 39.4% ★, Souls-like 22.8%, Difficult 13.5%, Action RPG 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.4%
- #20 a land Goo's crazy
84% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Velest
Windows
A 2D action roguelike where you have to slash, dash, dodge, manage your stamina, and collect loot to beat 12 unique levels. The boss fights are difficult. And it’s your duty to regain the memory of the Goo’s and rid the land of the corrupt king.
Why similar: Boss Rush 56.2% ★, Difficult 17.2%, Souls-like 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Action 2.5%
- #21 CORR
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Go Go Galago Games I/SPub: Spelkollektivet
Windows
CORR is a CHALLENGING Souls-lite Boss Rush Action RPG where you Run-n-Gun & Hack-n-Dash your way through formidable boss encounters. To endure the strange, dark and bizarre world of CORR, level up and customize your warrior build with berserk powers, tonics, talismans and more.
Why similar: Boss Rush 44.8% ★, Souls-like 20%, Difficult 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%, Action RPG 5.4%
- #22 Bourbon Risky
82% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: HaJoonHeonPub: Jang Hajun
Windows
Bourbon Risky is a simple but deep boss rush action game with retro style graphics. Smash all enemies in your way with your eternal companion that blasting bullets and lasers!
Why similar: Boss Rush 71.4% ★, Difficult 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%, Action 3.5%, Combat 2.7%
- #23 Boss Rush Delivery
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moon Mole Games
Windows · Mac
Battling beasts and bureaucracy, a newbie mailwoman must deliver a letter of utmost importance to a noble in a neighbouring nation. Shoot, slash, and dash to victory over 8 epic bosses in this fast-paced comedy boss rush action adventure! Delivery or Death!
Why similar: Boss Rush 54.1% ★, Souls-like 15.5%, Difficult 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Female Protagonist 5.2%
- #24 NanoApostle
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,162 reviews2024
Dev: 18Light Game Ltd.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility.
Why similar: Boss Rush 53.8% ★, Souls-like 17.9%, Action RPG 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%, Hack and Slash 4%
- #25 Gallery Nocturnea
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mazurka
Windows
Climb to the top of the spire in 'Gallery Nocturnea', a classic 2D action game focused on boss battles. Master a variety of actions like sword attacks, dodging, and parrying to defeat diverse bosses. Dive into mysterious painted worlds with charming pixel art characters.
Why similar: Boss Rush 56.4% ★, Difficult 9.5%, Action RPG 7.8%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #26 Illusive Domain
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: kemomimic
Windows
Deflect, parry, and defeat your opponents through intense boss rush action. Fight for you and your allies’ freedom, lest you remain entombed forever more.
Why similar: Boss Rush 55.1% ★, Souls-like 23.1%, Difficult 14.2%, Action 3.1%, Hack and Slash 2.4%
- #27 Lucid Dream
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ragdall_Pub: Ragdoll_
Windows · Mac
Lucid Dream is a top-down action shooter with intense combat and hard boss fights. Explore layered areas, collect powerful upgrades, and build your own playstyle.
Why similar: Boss Rush 39.1% ★, Souls-like 32.3%, Difficult 18.4%, Action 4%, Atmospheric 3.1%
- #28 Immortal's Way
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Final Final Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
One small rabbit. Twelve ancient guardians. A boss-focused action game rooted in Chinese mythology. Study their patterns, strike with precision, and explore Penglai, the Isle of Immortals.
Why similar: Boss Rush 46.1% ★, Souls-like 22.3%, Difficult 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%, Combat 3.9%
- #29 BATTLE SHADOW ARENA
78% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Zni Games
Windows
A skill-based 1v1 action game where you combine weapons and elements to build custom combos and take on ever-stronger bosses in your own style.
Why similar: Boss Rush 43.1% ★, Souls-like 21.6%, Difficult 13.4%, Action RPG 7.4%, Combat 5.8%
- #30 Dragon Knight
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: MachNone
Windows
Dragon Knight is a soulslike parody in which you play as the worst knight in the kingdom sent on the classic quest- Take the magic sword, save the monster, slay the girl... err, no, was it…
Why similar: Boss Rush 42.6% ★, Souls-like 22.8%, Difficult 13%, Action RPG 6.9%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%
- #31 Boss Slayers
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RollCreators
Windows
No game to play with a friend? Now you're a team of boss hunters. Challenge the most dangerous monsters! Dodge rains of projectiles, seize the right moment to attack and discover the weaknesses of cunning bosses.
Why similar: Boss Rush 53.3% ★, Souls-like 23.2%, Difficult 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%, Hack and Slash 3.8%
- #32 Forsaken Ones
77% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Verossim
Windows
A soulslike action game focused on boss battles. Push your limits, learn from death, and overcome obstacles in a hostile world.
Why similar: Boss Rush 50% ★, Souls-like 24.3%, Difficult 14.8%, Combat 5.1%, Colorful 2.5%
- #33 Perennial Order
76% matchVery Positive93% of 733 reviews2024
Dev: Gardenfiend GamesPub: SOEDESCO
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush with challenging one-hit-death combat. Set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested horrors, explore a lore-filled and eldritch land alone or in two player co-op, all in a realistic painterly style.
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.8% ★, Souls-like 21.6%, Difficult 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Atmospheric 4.2%
- #34 The Harakin
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Manteiga Studio
Windows
Hunt challenging monsters across shifting planets in this top-down action-RPG. Craft gears with monster parts, cook meals to get buffs, track your target, hunt or capture it, then return to cash rewards and repeat the loop.
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.8% ★, Souls-like 22.2%, Difficult 12.1%, Action RPG 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #35 A Tiny Eternity
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jordi Milian Yamada
Windows
A Tiny Eternity is a bloody brutal and very cute boss-rush game with roguelike elements. Battle your way through endless arenas packed with relentless foes, sharpen your skills with every run, and uncover the strange mystery behind your endless fight for survival.
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.1% ★, Souls-like 22.5%, Difficult 13.3%, Combat 4.5%, Dark Fantasy 3.8%
- #36 Perish Song
75% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Leach Studios
Windows
Perish Song is a 2D action rogue-lite. Traverse through different environments as you battle unique enemies and bosses. Discover the secrets of the world as you dash and blast through anything standing in your path. Each death is an opportunity to learn, adapt, and overcome.
Why similar: Boss Rush 51.2% ★, Souls-like 20.1%, Difficult 13.1%, Action RPG 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%
- #37 BLOOD=BULLETS
74% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Slendykray
Windows
BLOOD=BULLETS is a bullet hell boss rush action platformer where you dash into bullets to refill ammo. In order to kill the blood itself, one must hack into the sequence.
Why similar: Boss Rush 68.4% ★, Souls-like 11.2%, Difficult 6.8%, Action 4.3%, Arcade 4.1%
- #38 BAKUDO
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SAYIL GAMESPub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows
BAKUDO is a sci‑fi boss‑rush action game fusing high‑octane ball‑sport mechanics with exhilarating combat. Enroll at an elite BAKUDO academy and clash with formidable opponents as you uncover a major conspiracy. When determination is put to the ultimate test, you must tip the scales of destiny.
Why similar: Boss Rush 50.7% ★, Difficult 12.7%, Action RPG 10.2%, Souls-like 8.7%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
- #39 The Lone Boss
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hussam alotaibe
Windows
The Lone Boss is a challenging 2D pixel art boss fight. Confront a single enemy in a tight arena filled with fireballs and minions. As the boss evolves through multiple states and randomized attacks, one mistake will cost you the fight. Master the patterns and survive the ultimate test of focus.
Why similar: Boss Rush 63.5% ★, Difficult 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Combat 3.7%, Action 3.4%
- #40 Deep Dive
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ninja Games
Windows
A man trapped in his own mind must face powerful beings shaped by fear, guilt, and memory. A minimalist action game focused on precision, atmosphere, and emotional storytelling through symbolic boss encounters.
Why similar: Boss Rush 44.6% ★, Souls-like 20.4%, Difficult 13%, Action 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #41 Moonlight Shadows
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: soulsgamedev
Windows
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 41.7%, Difficult 24.7%, Action RPG 14.8%, Combat 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 5.4%
- #42 Fowl Scourge
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Void Cup Games
Windows
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 39.1%, Boss Rush 21.4% ★, Action RPG 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #43 Siaty's return
71% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: LTQG
Windows · Linux
Siaty's Return is a challenging slow-paced bossgame inspired by both solo games and MMOs, featuring an innovative combination-based gameplay. Combine the three Facets of destruction, resilience and movement into powerful abilities to defeat your corrupted creations.
Why similar: Boss Rush 58.4% ★, Difficult 16.7%, Action RPG 7.4%, Colorful 5.8%, Hack and Slash 5.6%
- #44 Crown's Trial
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gilded Games
Windows
Crown's Trial is a Fantasy Souls-Like Boss Rush where you step into a different world with each battle, fighting against legendary heroes from across time.
Why similar: Boss Rush 56.5% ★, Souls-like 28.2%, Difficult 6.2%, Combat 4.1%, Atmospheric 2.6%
- #45 PASKA BATTLE STYLE!
74% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: No one important
Windows
The time has finally come! All the most dangerous people in the world have reunited to show off their talents in the annual Paska Battle Style anniversary and you, yes, YOU, will have to shut their big egos off!
Why similar: Boss Rush 71% ★, Difficult 18.8%, Action 7%, Indie 3.2%
- #46 Fear Faith
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bleeding games
Windows · Linux
Wield your sword in the right direction to defeat challenging horrors. Try to make sense of your steps through an impossible tower that changes with your decisions. Prove your Faith.
Why similar: Boss Rush 33.3% ★, Souls-like 27.2%, Difficult 16.8%, Action RPG 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 7%
- #47 Dogfight Darlings
69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: dull rat
Windows
Dogfight Darlings is a bite-sized, bullet hell boss rush featuring an aviation themed cast of plane girls! Take to the skies, unlock skills, and battle your way to victory through daring aerial combat in this game made entirely of boss fights.
Why similar: Boss Rush 59.4% ★, Difficult 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Female Protagonist 6.9%, Combat 4.4%
- #48 The Recuperation
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adriel AuPub: AUdyssey Studios
Windows
Face three escalating boss rush sequences in this souls-like deckbuilding RPG set in a shifting dreamscape. Slash, deflect, shoot, and blast through enemies to unlock powerful magical abilities. Equip the spells strategically to create powerful synergies as you draw their outline to cast them.
Why similar: Boss Rush 44.9% ★, Souls-like 25.3%, Difficult 14.5%, Action RPG 8%, Atmospheric 3.5%
- #49 Trickster Chaos
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grey Feather
Windows
Carve your path as you hack, slash and backflip your way to victory in a challenging and humorous boss rush game.
Why similar: Boss Rush 64.4% ★, Difficult 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, Combat 5.1%, Hack and Slash 3.7%
- #50 Little Fire Girl Fights Final Boss / 小紅姐掉站终极Boss!
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: MindlessPanic
Windows
Fast-paced boss battler. No story, no grinding! Play as a little fire mage and invoke a combination of spells to defeat the final boss. WARNING! Game is VERY HARD!
Why similar: Boss Rush 58.9% ★, Difficult 15%, Souls-like 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%, Arcade 4.7%
- #51 Kantmis-Zero
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Kagawa
Windows
"Kantmis-Zero" is a boss rush action game. As the only chosen one on the Kantmis continent, you must follow the divine instructions and complete the trials.
Why similar: Boss Rush 74.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Combat 6.9%, Action 6.6%, 2D 2.2%
- #52 Unknown Entity
68% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: AngrioterGames
Windows
Step into the shoes of Unknown Entity, a strange being with no form or memories, who will fight trapped bosses in the hope of discovering where it is, who it is, and why it seems to be watched at all times, in this Free To Play game.
Why similar: Boss Rush 68.7% ★, Souls-like 14.7%, Arcade 4.9%, Action 3.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%
- #53 Trickington Hollow
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LIBBY PETE
Windows
A K-Pop, Halloween souls-like boss rush game. Swing your cleaver in stylish attacks, parry with candy, and trick or treat your way to victory. Take down bosses to original songs. Save the land of Trickington from the Grim Reaper and his minions.
Why similar: Boss Rush 52.9% ★, Souls-like 25.7%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Combat 4.8%, Colorful 4.3%
- #54 Seeking Light
69% matchMixed66% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Lucky DodoPub: ESAT
Windows
Seeking Light is an action adventure game in isometric perspective with a focus on boss fights. Fight your fears as Sunny and overcome the demons of your past. Explore your inner world, facing the personification of your phobias, and discover the story behind them.
Why similar: Boss Rush 49.9% ★, Souls-like 22%, Difficult 14.2%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, Hack and Slash 4.8%
- #55 Cervus Blade
67% matchVery Positive89% of 406 reviews2023
Dev: Team BladePub: USC Games
Windows
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 47.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Difficult 11.6%, Action RPG 8.7%, Combat 8.6%
- #56 Raise
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Engrave Studios
Windows
"Raise" is an indie souls-like game developed by two people. You have died and awakened with no memories in a strange place. Explore and discover what happened to you as you face powerful enemies. However at the end of your journey, will you be able to raise your soul?
Why similar: Souls-like 42.5%, Difficult 24.9%, Action RPG 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 6%, Combat 4.3%
- #57 FAR FROM DEAD
66% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Brian O'Keefe
Windows · Mac
A twitchy shoot 'em up boss rush game inspired by run 'n gun classics. Fight your way through seven challenging bosses and hitch a ride off this awful planet.
Why similar: Boss Rush 65.3% ★, Difficult 18%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Combat 5.1%, Action 2.6%
- #58 Histo-Time
68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Nathan Rafael Mendonça de Assis
Windows
Help your favorite historical characters from different eras and places face challenging levels and obstacles, including epic boss battles. Who is behind all this confusion? Find out in this sharp game what they are capable of doing to save the world.
Why similar: Boss Rush 53.5% ★, Souls-like 21.6%, Difficult 15%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Action 1.5%
- #59 Frog King
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ducc
Windows
Dive into Frog King, where survival is key and every leap counts! Face several relentless bosses and ascend to the throne in a world brimming with danger. Miss a jump and plummet into peril; conquer the odds and claim your crown. Will you hop to victory or fall to the depths in your quest to the top
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.4% ★, Souls-like 17.3%, Difficult 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Atmospheric 6%
- #60 Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
65% matchVery Positive80% of 1,894 reviews2025
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.
Why similar: Souls-like 34%, Difficult 21.6%, Action RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Combat 9.6%