Games Like Eldest Souls

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 40.5%, Boss Rush 23.3% ★, Difficult 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Action 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like Eldest Souls, this game strips away exploration to focus entirely on challenging, one-hit-kill boss encounters.

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 51.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Difficult 8.1%, Action RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D souls-like that captures the dark fantasy tone and challenging boss fights found in your seed game.

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 39.8%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Difficult 11.7%, Lore-Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title features stunning pixel art and a grim, religious-themed dark fantasy world that feels spiritually aligned with Eldest Souls.

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Souls-like 46.5%, Difficult 24.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Action 4%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer that emphasizes parry-heavy, high-intensity boss combat within a dark, atmospheric world.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Boss Rush 46.1% ★, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Difficult 20.8%, Violent 3.4%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a pure boss-rush experience that demands the same level of twitch reflexes and pattern memorization as Eldest Souls.

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 59.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Difficult 13.5%, Action RPG 5.5%, Action 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive 2D souls-like that translates the core mechanics of the genre into a challenging side-scrolling format.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Difficult 23%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Souls-like 17.5%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action RPG 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action game that shares the fast-paced, dash-heavy combat and beautiful pixel-art aesthetic of Eldest Souls.

You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Isometric 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 20.6%, Difficult 18.1%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This isometric roguelite features stamina-based combat and dark, oppressive environments that will feel familiar to fans of challenging action games.

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 45.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Difficult 12.1%, Action RPG 8.9%, Hack and Slash 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy souls-like that focuses on tactical combat and managing your defensive capabilities against overwhelming foes.

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 33.7%, Difficult 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Action RPG 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action RPG that emphasizes aggressive, high-speed combat and challenging boss encounters.

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 36.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.9%, Difficult 18.1%, Action RPG 15.2%, Combat 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique souls-like metroidvania that focuses on absorbing enemies and mastering difficult, rhythmic boss encounters.

Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.6%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Difficult 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Hack and Slash 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines metroidvania exploration with the dark, gothic pixel-art aesthetic and brutal combat of a souls-like.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Isometric 14%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Action RPG 12%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-adventure game that features tight, boss-focused combat and a somber, atmospheric world.

Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!

Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Action RPG 21.5%, Difficult 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Medieval 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-adventure game that utilizes a stamina-based combat system and challenging boss fights.

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 41.2%, Isometric 15.5%, Difficult 8.6%, Hack and Slash 8.2%, Action RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action RPG that mirrors the stamina-management combat loop and dark, sci-fi fantasy setting of Eldest Souls.

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Difficult 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, painterly 2D souls-like that features punishing combat and a heavy, melancholic atmosphere.

Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.6%, Action RPG 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Isometric 12.3%, Difficult 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world action RPG that features souls-like combat mechanics and a dark, decaying fantasy world.

UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.

Why similar: Souls-like 46.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Difficult 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist 2D souls-like that strips away complex systems to focus on pure, difficult combat and boss encounters.

ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Difficult 15.4%, Action RPG 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person melee action game that features the same brutal, skill-based combat and dark fantasy themes.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.7%, Isometric 20.7%, Difficult 18.7%, Action RPG 13.9%, Fantasy 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: While it looks cute, this isometric adventure features deep, souls-like combat and challenging boss fights that require precision.

Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

Why similar: Souls-like 48.3%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Difficult 10.8%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: A grim 2D souls-like that emphasizes exploration and challenging combat within a dark, oppressive religious setting.

Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.8%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Action RPG 17.4%, Difficult 5.5%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D action game that focuses on fluid, high-speed combat and challenging boss encounters.

Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Isometric 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Action RPG 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action RPG that brings souls-like combat to a mythological setting with a focus on hack-and-slash mechanics.

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 37.5%, Dark Fantasy 22%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action RPG that captures the dark fantasy aesthetic and challenging combat loop of the souls-like genre.

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 59.2%, Action RPG 27.3%, Action 5.5%, RPG 3.7%, Adventure 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action RPG that focuses on large-scale boss encounters and a desolate, atmospheric world.

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 50.5%, Difficult 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Hack and Slash 7.7%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for fast-paced, parry-focused boss combat that rewards aggression and precision.

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 52.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Action RPG 13%, Difficult 10%, Action 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality souls-like that offers polished, challenging combat and a dark, atmospheric narrative experience.

The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Difficult 15.6%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action RPG 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%

Rubinite is an extremely challenging boss rush action game. in a dark fairy tale world, use Ruby's crimson eyes to expose the weak points of the Bloodstained monsters, then strike and shatter them. Carve a road home through the ruined Scarlet Kingdom and face the Witch who took it all.

Why similar: Boss Rush 28.9% ★, Souls-like 22.7%, Difficult 12.7%, Action RPG 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 10%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Difficult 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 22.8%, Souls-like 22.8%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging metroidvania that features deep combat mechanics and pixel-art visuals reminiscent of classic action games.

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 49.1%, Difficult 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Indie 4.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the genre that features incredibly difficult boss encounters and a deep, interconnected world.

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 35.5%, Difficult 17%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Action RPG 14.3%, Medieval 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like that emphasizes fast-paced combat and character build variety in a vibrant, sun-drenched fantasy world.

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 25.3% ★, Souls-like 20.8%, Difficult 11%, Action RPG 10.6%, Hack and Slash 10.6%

Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!

Why similar: Souls-like 26.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Difficult 14.2%, Action RPG 13.6%

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.1%, Difficult 20.5%, Hack and Slash 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Action RPG 9.9%

Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Action RPG 14%, Difficult 13.3%, Hack and Slash 9%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 35.6%, Action RPG 26.3%, Isometric 13.2%, Hack and Slash 6.8%, Action 4.9%

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.9%, Difficult 19.6%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Souls-like 12.2%, Action 9.5%

A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!

Why similar: Souls-like 28.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Action RPG 11.8%, Difficult 11.8%, Hack and Slash 10%

Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.

Why similar: Action RPG 24.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Lovecraftian 13.4%, Combat 3.8%

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 27.6% ★, Souls-like 22.5%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Lore-Rich 9.1%, Difficult 8.7%

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 35.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Action RPG 12.4%, Difficult 12.3%, Lore-Rich 9.7%

Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.1%, Action RPG 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Difficult 12.7%

A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.3%, Difficult 16.3%, Action RPG 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Returning from exile underground, a shattered world awaits you. The civilization of Unfallens lies in ruins. The ruthless guardian waits to attack. Journey through remains. Awaken your true power. Reclaim what was lost. Experience challenging action boss battles in this compact, high-quality game.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Difficult 15.3%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action RPG 13%

Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.3%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Difficult 14%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Lore-Rich 10.8%

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.2%, Dark Fantasy 24.6%, Difficult 13.6%, Action RPG 9.6%, Medieval 3.2%

A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!

Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Isometric 15.2%, Action RPG 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Hack and Slash 13.7%

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 37.5%, Dark Fantasy 20.9%, Action RPG 17.3%, Difficult 14.8%, Action 2.9%

Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.5%, Difficult 20.8%, Action RPG 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Indie 3.1%

Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action RPG 15.9%, Isometric 15.2%

Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of this war-torn empire and escape your captors. Carve your way through a gritty souls-like RPG set in a sprawling, interconnected world.

Why similar: Souls-like 29%, Action RPG 14.8%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Lore-Rich 11.1%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 45.4%, Action RPG 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Action 3%

Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Difficult 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

NEVERMORE: The Chamber Door is an indie game developed by just one person, with fluid combat in the style of hack n 'slash and lore inspired by the work of Edgar Allan Poe.

Why similar: Souls-like 28.8%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Action RPG 14.3%, Lovecraftian 9.1%

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 43.2%, Action RPG 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 7.2%, RPG 4.7%

Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.4%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Action RPG 19.3%, Hack and Slash 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

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 34.7% ★, Souls-like 20.6%, Action RPG 13%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%

Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.9%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action RPG 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Long may the sun shine! Prepare to suffer! Souls-like combat adventure in a unique world. Learn to fight... then fight to realize your belief.A warrior gradually grows and uncovers the ultimate truth of world change.

Why similar: Souls-like 39.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action RPG 6.7%, Medieval 6.4%