- #1 Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014
97% matchMixed59% of 20,540 reviews2014
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 28.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Difficult 10.4%, Lore-Rich 10.1%, Action RPG 9.6%
- #2 Mortal Shell II
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
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 23.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Difficult 12%, Violent 11.5%, Action RPG 11.2%
- #3 Abysmal Gateway
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rafael Antunes
Windows
Abysmal Gateway is an Open World Dark Fantasy action-RPG with fast-paced combat. Venture into the depths and the forsaken realms of the abyss. Will you emerge victorious, or be consumed by the darkness? This journey is not for the faint of heart!
Why similar: Souls-like 20.3%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Difficult 12.2%, Action RPG 11.3%
- #4 DARK SOULS™ III
95% matchVery Positive94% of 432,074 reviews2016
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 44.9 hrsMean: 108.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 32.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Difficult 13.6%, Lore-Rich 10.1%, Action RPG 6.4%
- #5 Forlorn Outcast
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Griever Games
Windows
Confront fate in Forlorn Outcast, an immersive souls-like RPG. Stand your ground against the Drothar hordes, channel powerful spells, and discover the dark fantasy realm of Tilsa as you ascend from outcast to legend.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Difficult 13.9%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Action RPG 11.1%
- #6 DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
94% matchVery Positive92% of 147,309 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 31.1 hrsMean: 56.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Difficult 12.1%, Lore-Rich 7.9%, Action RPG 7.1%
- #7 Mage Hunt: Spellshifter
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Krzysztof Moskaluk
Windows
Dark fantasy action rpg, rogue/souls inspired, with both unique, story driven and proceduraly generated, living, changing world, clash of magic and technology - mage punk, horror themed, slay hordes of dreadful creatures, knockdown the tallest of giants, hunt mutated mages, become the nightmare.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Difficult 11%, Action RPG 10.1%
- #8 Riven Crown
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Intima Leaf
Windows
Riven Crown is an exhilarating Souls-like game that merges fighting game with traditional combat mechanics. Level up and gain abilities by mastering various armors and weapons. explore a detailed non-linear world, and uncover hidden secrets. Join the quest to free the world from monarchy.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Action RPG 14.1%, Difficult 13.5%, Violent 11%
- #9 The Depths of Despair
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: herbeni
Windows
The Depths of Despair is a dark fantasy action RPG with souls-like combat combined with classic MMO skills and ability bar. Your quest is to help an angel named Amelia find her sister, who has been captured by demonic entities.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Difficult 12.7%, Action RPG 12.4%, Character Customization 7.6%
- #10 DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
91% matchVery Positive84% of 126,754 reviews2015
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 40.1 hrsMean: 81.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 38.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Difficult 14.2%, Action RPG 7.4%, Character Customization 5%
- #11 ELDEN RING
90% matchVery Positive93% of 1,123,301 reviews2022
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 98.8 hrsMean: 151.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 34.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Difficult 12.9%, Open World 11.3%, Action RPG 9.1%
- #12 Mortal Shell
89% matchMixed68% of 11,043 reviews2021
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 41.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Difficult 11.6%, Violent 9%, Action RPG 8%
- #13 Void: Edge of Existence
88% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Dala GG StudiosPub: Dala GG Studios
Windows
Void: Edge of Existence is a Souls-like, Dark Fantasy inspired, Action RPG. You'll experience corrupted zones, lost powerful items, hidden domains providing you're able to completed the Trials placed in 3D Souls-lite combat. Hard Hitting Mobs, Difficult Bosses, Scaled Enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Difficult 14.1%, Lore-Rich 13%, Action RPG 11.2%
- #14 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
85% matchMixed55% of 101,516 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 31.3%, Difficult 13.1%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Open World 8.2%
- #15 Impulse Rogue
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neith Owl Games
Windows
Impulse Rogue is a punishing souls-like action RPG. Master combat, face relentless enemies, venture fractured mind, explore twisted landscapes, unravel forgotten mysteries, confront lurking demons. Will you succumb to darkness, or emerge victorious? a pure soul's fate hangs in the balance.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Difficult 12.4%, Action RPG 12.1%, Open World 10.1%
- #16 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,358 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 34.2%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Action RPG 15.1%, Difficult 14%, RPG 5.2%
- #17 Kingdoms Of Rhea
87% matchMixed46% of 131 reviews2019
Dev: Eluhims Studio
Windows
Kingdoms Of Rhea is a action game Die and Retry.Locked in a dungeon, will you find a way out of the dungeon by fighting the 3 bosses?
Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Action RPG 9.1%, Lore-Rich 8.8%, Open World 8.5%
- #18 Blade of Darkness
84% matchVery Positive90% of 2,471 reviews2021
Dev: Rebel Act StudiosPub: SNEG
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 26.2%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Difficult 15.3%, Violent 13.1%, Action RPG 8.3%
- #19 Arkell
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: West Eagle Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Adventurer! Oh, how glad am I to see you here. Our world is destroyed, held captive by the Demon Lord Agatheus. You must help us, angel from the heavens. You must stop Agatheus, or we may never breathe again...
Why similar: Souls-like 28.3%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Open World 11.4%, Action RPG 11.2%, Violent 6.9%
- #20 Oathbearer
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MY DREAM GAME STUDIO
Windows
Oathbearer is a stylized Soulslike action-RPG. Master weighty, timing-based combat, wield elemental magic to reshape ruins, and topple colossal multi-phase bosses to end the Abyss… or take it.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Difficult 15.7%, Open World 13.3%, Character Customization 7%
- #21 Valor & Blade
82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: TechGladiator
Windows
Souls-Inspired Dungeon Crawler. End the Cycle. Master the Blade.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.4%, Difficult 17.7%, Action RPG 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Violent 7.1%
- #22 Shields of Asgard
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chris HallPub: Not Yet Set
Windows
The shields of Asgard have been stolen. You have been chosen by Odin to retrieve them. Your first journey takes you to Jotunheim. Travel the vast deep and dark forests. Climb mountains where winter never stops. Fight challenging enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Action RPG 13%, Open World 12.1%, RPG 8.3%
- #23 Hell is Us
81% matchVery Positive87% of 5,146 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 29.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Action RPG 11.1%, Violent 9.4%, Open World 7.6%
- #24 The Unfettered
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Awkay Technologies
Windows
THE NEW DARK-FANTASY ACTION RPG Now is the time to take on demonic souls by identifying with the warrior selfness of Lura, heir to the legendary bird. Feel the power within you with The Unfettered.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Action RPG 13.3%, Open World 11.9%, Relaxing 7%
- #25 Pale Coins
78% matchVery Positive94% of 265 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas Irzl
Windows
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 23.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Action RPG 13.1%, Difficult 12.1%, Open World 11.1%
- #26 Deepening Fire
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 628 reviews2023
Dev: VeryBigDogPub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 24.5%, Difficult 15.2%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Action RPG 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
- #27 Erimos: Blood and Dust
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WizzyDev
Windows
A challenging dark fantasy RPG set in a cursed desert in hell. Master melee and magic combat, evolve your build, and conquer brutal bosses to reclaim your broken soul.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Action RPG 14.9%, Open World 10.7%, Character Customization 7.5%
- #28 Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
78% matchVery Positive80% of 1,814 reviews2025
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 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 29.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Difficult 16.6%, Action RPG 15.5%, RPG 4.1%
- #29 Queen of Dark
79% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Omega Creations
Windows
Explore the lands of Arzamor and test yourself against enemies that will challenge your reflexes and skills. Explore in search of upgrades and build a character with very different fighting styles. Are you ready?
Why similar: Souls-like 38.6%, Difficult 19.8%, Action RPG 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Open World 9.8%
- #30 Nioh 3
75% matchVery Positive80% of 16,715 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42.3 hrsMean: 48.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
Why similar: Souls-like 27%, Action RPG 14.5%, Difficult 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Open World 11.5%
- #31 Lies of P
76% matchVery Positive92% of 75,928 reviews2023
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 23.8 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 42.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Action RPG 10.4%, Difficult 8.3%, Violent 5.7%
- #32 The Blighted Core
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: pjj
Windows
Rot has arrived, and all things wither. In this cruel yet beautiful 2D hand-drawn Souls-like, embark on a lonely and brutal journey of redemption! Explore a forest kingdom twisted by plague, and battle infected, mutated fruits and vegetables to uncover the secret behind the corruption.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.6%, Difficult 18.1%, Action RPG 15.5%, Exploration 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
- #33 Curse of Eternity
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: Imakeda Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A hardcore Action RPG with diverse combat and feats-based multiclassing. Start as one of three hero builds and either continue to specialize, or branch out and make your build your own. Slice, shoot, and zap your way through a dystopian world and fulfill your own deific journey.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.1%, Difficult 14.9%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Action RPG 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%
- #34 Blood Radiant
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: David Disco
Windows
A lovecraftian soulslike action-RPG set on an island where interdimensional flesh demons harvest humanity's pain in the form of loosh to power their dark machinations. Discover grotesque creatures, weapons, power-ups, and fellow travelers as you unravel the island’s terrible secret.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.5%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Difficult 14.5%, Action RPG 12.5%, Lore-Rich 11.5%
- #35 Red Oath: The Forsaken One
74% match4 user reviews80% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Yadarig
Windows
RED OATH: The Forsaken One is a ruthless third-person action game that invites you to a dark fantasy world filled with challenging and punishing combat. In a realm where every attack has a cost, manage your stamina, defeat enemies, face epic bosses, and discover the secrets of a cursed kingdom.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.1%, Difficult 19%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Open World 12.2%, Violent 8.1%
- #36 Blood Court
75% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Sleep Deprived Studios
Windows
Blood Court is a Souls-like action RPG within a dark fantasy, horrifying world. Explore PSX styled Environments, battle blood hungry monsters, and piece together a story told through environments, and voiceless cinamatics.
Why similar: Souls-like 38.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Difficult 11.6%, Action RPG 8%, Violent 7.8%
- #37 Raise
74% 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 40.1%, Difficult 21.1%, Action RPG 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, RPG 5.4%
- #38 Codex Lost
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: FreemanaPub: JanduSoft
Windows
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 26.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Difficult 14.5%, Action RPG 12.9%, Open World 11.5%
- #39 Crimson Knight
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Squinky Studios
Windows
Play as the Crimson Knight, cursed to die repeatedly by The Absolute. Death is your path to power in this souls-like boss fight. Uncover truth, seek vengeance or redemption, and slay the goddess who betrayed you. Break the cycle or be crushed by your sins.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Action RPG 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, RPG 9%
- #40 Aspiel: Edge Of Chaos
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sylpha Works
Windows
Aspiel: Edge of Chaos is a third-person fantasy Action-RPG. Explore numerous locations ravaged by the dark power of Death, face various creatures consumed by Chaos, and harness the power of Life to save the continent of Aspiel.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.8%, Action RPG 16.2%, Open World 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Exploration 7.7%
- #41 Forbidden myths
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Enfain
Windows
Souls-like, in which there are only bosses and no ordinary opponents. You have to fight with several dangerous creatures of Slavic mythology. Each opponent has unique abilities and a killing strategy. In between fights, you will find an exciting plot.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.6%, Difficult 14.5%, Action RPG 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Atmospheric 5.4%
- #42 ELDRIMAR
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Honor Games
Windows
ELDRIMAR is a blend of genres, Action/RPG/Adventure and Survival horror. The game tells a grim story in a dark fantasy setting. Explore large, nonlinear locations, while eradicating the undead to progress through the fascinating storyline of the dark Kingdom of Eldrimar.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Lore-Rich 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Action RPG 11.8%, Open World 9.1%
- #43 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 while trying to survive. Prove your Faith.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.3%, Action RPG 15.1%, Difficult 14.3%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%
- #44 Steelrising
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,664 reviews2022
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 26.6%, Difficult 11.3%, Action RPG 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Violent 8.8%
- #45 Dark Farts: Parody Smell Edition
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Violarte
Windows
EMOTIONAL DAMAGE INCOMING! The most absurd Souls-like parody ever! You’re a blacksmith with bean-powered dragon abilities, taking on evil corporations with maximum gasitude! Fart-dash, demolish bosses, and break the fourth wall in this hilarious action RPG. Smell the legend!
Why similar: Souls-like 37.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Difficult 17.6%, Action RPG 10.7%, RPG 7%
- #46 DARK SOULS™ II
73% matchVery Positive88% of 45,331 reviews2014
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 46.6 hrsMean: 86.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 39.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Difficult 12.8%, Action RPG 11.1%, RPG 6.2%
- #47 Moonlight Shadows
70% matchNo user reviews
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 42%, Action RPG 19.2%, Difficult 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 13%, RPG 8.4%
- #48 Seal Of Destiny
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NaVisoft Studios
Windows
Seal Of Destiny is an immersive Action RPG where you take on the role of Galore, a young warrior wielding steel and sorcery to shape the fate of Sylara. Master melee and magic with fluid combat, gather resources to craft vital gear, and unlock powerful abilities to shape your unique playstyle.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Difficult 15.8%, Stealth 11.6%, Open World 10.7%, Action RPG 9.8%
- #49 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
70% matchMixed49% of 28,691 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 28.2 hrsMean: 52.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Difficult 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Action RPG 13.2%, Violent 7.7%
- #50 Orken
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Demagog StudioPub: SIXMOREVODKA
Windows · Mac
When his best friend fails to arrive at their secret meeting place, the young Khar warrior Coltec must leave everything behind to discover the terrible fate that has befallen his best friend in this Action-RPG, inspired by Dark Souls and Dragon's Dogma.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Action RPG 16.6%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #51 Runic Prophecy
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: RunicForge
Windows
Runic Prophecy is a challenging third-person soulslike action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Explore Eyjusheim, unleash magic and a dragon in combat, battle supernatural creatures, and uncover the hidden lore of a shattered world.
Why similar: Souls-like 28%, Action RPG 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, RPG 5.7%
- #52 Eclipsed Remnant
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Szucs Tibor
Windows
In a world where every soul is captured, yours remain free. Take the chance and claim their souls for yourself and rise unstoppable...
Why similar: Souls-like 39.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Action RPG 19.3%, Open World 13.2%, RPG 6.1%
- #53 Samurai Simulator
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameHunters
Windows
Venture on the way of the samurai! Fight epic battles, serve your Daimyo, defend your honour. and train followers in the Samurai Simulator – first ever feudal Japan life simulation game on Steam.
Why similar: Souls-like 34%, Difficult 18.3%, Stealth 10.5%, Violent 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
- #54 Curvature
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pawel Lossew
Windows · Linux
The Xerran Dominion is one step from becoming unstoppable. Your machines won’t survive - but you will. Control the environment and use their tech to your advantage. In this brutal sci-fi action RPG, the world is your weapon - and you are the trigger.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Difficult 16.7%, Action RPG 11.3%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
- #55 Corrupted Souls
67% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Hashem Atrash
Windows
A brutal souls-like through a forgotten realm. Battle relentless monsters, uncover buried truths, and reclaim the soul humanity betrayed.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.7%, Action RPG 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Open World 9.8%, Violent 9.8%
- #56 Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 345,362 reviews2019
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: Activision (Excluding Japan and Asia)
Windows
Median: 25.6 hrsMean: 61.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 38.5%, Difficult 18.6%, Stealth 10.7%, Open World 7.2%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%
- #57 Lords of the Fallen
66% matchMixed67% of 50,389 reviews2023
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Action RPG 11.6%, Open World 9.1%
- #58 Unbowed
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Guiding Moonlight Studios
Windows
Choose your fate in this single-player pirate Soulslike where you explore cursed lands, battle eldritch horrors, and pillage any treasure you find. Death is only a temporary setback on the path to mastering brutal combat.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Action RPG 15.6%, Difficult 15%, RPG 5.6%
- #59 Forgotten Blood
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Maruko
Windows
Follow the call of an ancient crystal dagger toward the Forgotten Valley, now corrupted by the Stone Plague. Forgotten Blood is a single-player action RPG with an open map, inspired by King’s Field and the Souls series. Explore a interconnected world that rewards the players willing to take risks.
Why similar: Souls-like 36%, Action RPG 18%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Open World 10.3%, Exploration 9.5%