Games Like Eternal Strands

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Souls-like 28.8%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Magic 10.6%, Third Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid action-adventure combat with magical abilities and a focus on exploring a lush, lore-rich environment.

Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.

Why similar: Action RPG 15.8%, Open World 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Third Person 10.2%, RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a vibrant open world with a strong emphasis on traversal, elemental magic, and puzzle-solving.

Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.8%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14%, Third Person 12.7%, Open World 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on climbing giant bosses and surviving in a harsh, frozen world, mirroring the core traversal mechanics of the seed game.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.

Why similar: Action RPG 19%, Open World 13.5%, Magic 12.2%, Lore-Rich 10.3%, RPG 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep physics-based combat that allows you to climb onto massive monsters to strike their weak points.

Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.1%, Action RPG 14.4%, Magic 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy action-RPG that balances souls-like combat with exploration and a rich, story-driven world.

In solo or co-op, experience Reign of Sand, the ultimate version of Atlas Fallen. Ride the sands of a timeless land and defeat legendary monsters in spectacular Action-RPG combat using devastating powers.

Why similar: Action RPG 23.6%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Magic 13.5%, Exploration 10.8%, Fantasy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on high-mobility traversal and sand-based elemental combat that feels fast and impactful.

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.

Why similar: Souls-like 34%, Action RPG 23.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, RPG 8.2%, Combat 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-octane action-RPG experience with a heavy focus on magical abilities and challenging boss encounters.

Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Action RPG 16%, Magic 14.7%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Open World 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes fast-paced magical parkour and elemental combat in an expansive, open-world setting.

Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!

Why similar: Open World 22.8%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, Third Person 10.6%, RPG 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features tactical combat against massive mechanical creatures where targeting specific parts is essential for success.

From the creators of the award-winning Hyper Light Drifter comes the high-speed and gravity-bending world of Solar Ash.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.5%, Exploration 15.8%, Third Person 15.7%, Colorful 11.2%, 3D 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid, high-speed movement and platforming across massive, surreal landscapes.

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.8%, Action RPG 16.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Third Person 11%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, spectacle-driven combat that rewards precision and mastery of character abilities.

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 33.1%, Action RPG 15.3%, Third Person 11.6%, RPG 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action game that incorporates verticality and unique movement abilities to navigate its atmospheric environments.

Strayed Lights is a colourful action-adventure featuring epic boss fights and a unique parry-based combat system. Shift between colours to repel attacks and strike back. Explore a dreamlike world as you restore your light that was torn by shadows.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.4%, Action-Adventure 14%, Third Person 13.5%, Fantasy 9.6%, Colorful 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action game that focuses on rhythmic combat and color-based parrying mechanics.

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 21.3%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Action RPG 11.7%, Magic 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a dark fantasy souls-like experience with complex combat mechanics and dual-world exploration.

Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.

Why similar: Souls-like 18.7%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Action RPG 11%, Magic 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and tactical combat in a sprawling fantasy kingdom.

Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.

Why similar: Magic 22.5%, Action-Adventure 17%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Third Person 14.6%, Fantasy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a narrative-driven action-adventure experience with a heavy focus on magical abilities.

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.1%, Action RPG 13%, Third Person 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric action-adventure game that prioritizes exploration and environmental storytelling over hand-holding.

Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.5%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Third Person 9.8%, Exploration 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines third-person action with elemental-based combat mechanics against alien threats.

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 37.2%, Action RPG 25.2%, Exploration 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Open World 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-RPG that captures the dark fantasy atmosphere and challenging combat of the souls-like genre.

Embark on an epic odyssey to save your younger sister – and the whole of humanity – from mysterious dimensional invaders from beyond the starlit skies in Lost Soul Aside™.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.7%, Action RPG 19.3%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, RPG 9.3%, Third Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-speed, stylish hack-and-slash combat that emphasizes mobility and fluid transitions.

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.

Why similar: Magic 21.9%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Third Person 12.6%, Fantasy 12%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game centered on magic and folklore-inspired combat in a unique, stylized world.

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 23.4%, Action RPG 13%, Magic 9.1%, Open World 7.9%, Third Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging souls-like set in an open world that rewards players for exploring its dark fantasy secrets.

You were created by the last brushstrokes of a dying god to restore color and life to the lands. Master an array of abilities and weapons, create more than eighty paint-infused projectile spells, and make choices that will help shape the future of this world.

Why similar: Souls-like 20.2%, Action RPG 17.8%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 8.5%, Colorful 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful action-adventure game that focuses on exploration and restoring a world through combat.

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Why similar: Souls-like 18.6%, Action RPG 11.3%, Third Person 11.1%, Story Rich 9.8%, Open World 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a polished action-adventure experience with visceral combat and a strong focus on environmental interaction.

FRACTALS OF DESTINY features new gameplay called Hybrid RPG, great visuals and epic story delivered by superhero female protagonist with unique combat style while exploring beautiful planets.

Why similar: Action RPG 25.8%, Magic 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Fantasy 8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that blends traditional fantasy elements with 3D combat and exploration.

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 46.9%, Action RPG 14.3%, Open World 12%, Third Person 8.3%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an unparalleled sense of exploration and discovery within a massive, interconnected fantasy world.

Bygone Dreams is a high fantasy Action-Adventure set inside a surreal dream world. Face fantastical adversaries, solve puzzles, and fight your way through challenging bosses in your quest to save the world's matron deity and stop the nightmare consuming the dream.

Why similar: Action RPG 24.2%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Souls-like 11.2%, Magic 10.9%, Third Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-adventure game that focuses on exploration and character-driven combat.

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.6%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Open World 8.3%, Third Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and challenging combat in a post-apocalyptic fantasy setting.

No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.3%, Open World 23.6%, RPG 19.7%, Fantasy 9.1%, Exploration 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes survival, preparation, and tactical magic use in a world where every encounter requires careful planning.

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 27%, Female Protagonist 20%, Colorful 13.1%, Action 12%, Adventure 10.1%

Eternal Edge + is a casual Action-Adventure role-playing game following Cross, an Age-old warrior who is trying to wake his lost Wife from an Eternal slumber. Only together can they defeat the Skeleton King.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.6%, Action RPG 15.8%, Magic 10.4%, Open World 8.5%, Exploration 7.6%

An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.

Why similar: Souls-like 46.4%, Action RPG 23.4%, RPG 13.5%, Action 5.4%, Open World 5.3%

Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi is a fantasy adventure game where a sword–wielding Guardian and an arcane Monk must learn to work together to defeat the Void corrupting their home. Explore ruined temples, solve environmental puzzles, rescue spirits, and defeat giant Void monsters!

Why similar: Action RPG 18.4%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Third Person 10.1%, Exploration 9.6%

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.

Why similar: Magic 23.7%, Open World 13.5%, Fantasy 11.2%, Action RPG 10%, RPG 8%

Venture into Lovecraft’s legendary Dreamlands and join an epic struggle to save humanity. Master occult powers, unique weapons, and special combat abilities to vanquish powerful enemies. Explore, adventure, survive, and find a way to break the curse that threatens the waking world.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.5%, Magic 15.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Third Person 10.6%

A 3D RPG !

Why similar: Action RPG 25.6%, Souls-like 14%, RPG 10.3%, Fantasy 9.8%, Third Person 9.5%

A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.4%, Action RPG 12.9%, Third Person 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

A challenging adventure game with RPG-elements. Be a bug, fight other critters with swords and magic, collect powerful items such as pencils and teaspoons, meet cool characters, and up your fashion game on a journey to brew a special tea!

Why similar: Souls-like 26.8%, Action RPG 15.2%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Magic 8.3%, Exploration 7.2%

Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!

Why similar: Action RPG 20.2%, Magic 15.7%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Exploration 11.1%

Explore a world of elemental spirits and adventure in the latest Mana action-RPG.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 24%, Action RPG 23.4%, RPG 11%, Magic 10.7%, Fantasy 7.6%

En Garde! – the swashbuckler action game! Battle graceless guards and nefarious noblemen in fast-paced fights full of spectacle. Use the environment, your wit and your blade to teach them all a lesson!

Why similar: Souls-like 22.1%, Female Protagonist 16%, Third Person 13.3%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Physics 11.1%

Shimagami is an open-world RPG with anime-style visuals and deep lore. Battle fierce monsters in action combat, solve puzzles, and conquer challenges to uncover the mysteries of Shimagami. A diverse cast of demi-human heroines awaits—find your perfect companion and shape your adventure!

Why similar: Action RPG 20.7%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Physics 11.4%, Third Person 10.1%, Open World 8.3%

Bygone Dreams: Prophecy is a free prologue for a high fantasy Action-Adventure game set inside a surreal dream world. Face fantastical adversaries, solve puzzles, and fight your way through challenging bosses in your quest to save the world's matron deity and stop the nightmare consuming the dream.

Why similar: Action RPG 19.3%, Souls-like 16%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Magic 11.4%, RPG 9.9%

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.9%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Exploration 12.2%, Third Person 10.8%, Fantasy 8.3%

Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.2%, Action RPG 24.1%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, RPG 7.2%, Story Rich 5.5%

A Story-Rich RPG/Action-Adventure Game, made by one person over the course of three years. Step into the shoes of the young Elf Rynna, and explore the Sacred Lands. Venture into dangerous dungeons, explore caves and solve puzzles and become the champion of the Goddess Illeria.

Why similar: Lore-Rich 20.5%, Action RPG 18.8%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Fantasy 7.8%

Worldless is a stylised 2D platformer with a unique combat system and a mind-bending interpretative narrative. Players embark on a journey of self-growth and understanding, pushing the limits of their nature in a newly born and abstract universe.

Why similar: Action RPG 27%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Fantasy 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Colorful 10.7%

Stray Blade is an action-adventure where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.9%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Action RPG 10.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Third Person 9%

HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.1%, Action RPG 22.4%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, RPG 7.7%, Exploration 5.9%

Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted is a souls-like game with Enrage mechanic which sets in a Nature themed dark fantasy world. Fight your way from the deepest dungeons to the top of the clouds and save the corrupted nature in this mysterious "pre-human" era-themed epic story.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.6%, Action RPG 15.4%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Third Person 8.5%, Fantasy 7.2%

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Souls-like 33%, Action RPG 15.1%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Third Person 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Eternal Radiance is an action role-playing game about a squire named Celeste who begins a journey to prove herself worthy of becoming a true knight.

Why similar: RPG 28.1%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Action RPG 11.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Action 10%

Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.5%, Action RPG 17.4%, Lore-Rich 16.3%, Exploration 8.3%, RPG 7.4%

Race across open oceans and uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets. Expressively platform your way across dozens of locales, upgrading your gear and modifying your move-set every step of the way!

Why similar: Lore-Rich 20%, Open World 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Third Person 11.2%, Exploration 10.3%

XEL is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of XEL and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles.

Why similar: Action RPG 19.8%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Exploration 9.3%, Third Person 8.7%

Become a powerful Rune Teller traveling through the open world of the Runegea. Recruit great colleagues for a fun journey, craft through a variety of items, and solve the requests of the Runegea residents. At the end of a long journey, you will find the reason for your resurrection.

Why similar: Souls-like 20.7%, Action RPG 14.8%, Magic 11.4%, Open World 9.6%, RPG 7.7%

Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!

Why similar: Action RPG 32.3%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Exploration 19.3%, RPG 14.4%, Magic 5.5%

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.1%, Exploration 13.6%, Open World 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Third Person 10.8%

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21%, RPG 20%, Exploration 12.6%, Combat 12.6%, Fantasy 12.5%

Flying battles, controlling Excalibur attacks, taming monsters, land and air battles, experiencing a different magical journey...

Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Action RPG 19.7%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, RPG 9.8%, Third Person 8.4%