- #1 Lies of P
97% matchVery Positive92% of 83,210 reviews2023
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.2 hrsMean: 39.5 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 44.5%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Action RPG 11.5%, Third Person 7.9%, Story Rich 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly polished dark-fantasy souls-like experience with intense third-person melee combat.
- #2 Steelrising
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 7,444 reviews2022
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 22.9%, Alternate History 12.5%, Action RPG 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Third Person 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of action-RPG combat, historical-fantasy settings, and agile third-person movement.
- #3 Ashen
96% matchMixed67% of 3,866 reviews2019
Dev: A44Pub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.2%, Action RPG 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Hack and Slash 8.7%, Third Person 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this atmospheric souls-lite shares a similar focus on stamina-based combat and cooperative exploration.
- #4 Thymesia
95% matchVery Positive82% of 10,174 reviews2022
Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 31.9%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Action RPG 11.6%, Third Person 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced, aggressive souls-like combat where precision and magical weapon execution are key.
- #5 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
94% matchMixed57% of 106,454 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 24.1 hrsMean: 30.6 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 28.2%, Action RPG 11.7%, Hack and Slash 11%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging dark fantasy souls-like featuring rapid melee action and supernatural abilities.
- #6 REMNANT II®
94% matchVery Positive82% of 69,006 reviews2023
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 37.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.
Why similar: Souls-like 50.5%, Third Person 9.9%, RPG 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Combat 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines the challenging progression of a souls-like with dynamic third-person gunplay and magical abilities.
- #7 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
93% matchMixed50% of 29,449 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 27.9 hrsMean: 54.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.4%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends historical dark fantasy with fast, deflect-heavy combat and magical spells.
- #8 Enotria: The Last Song
92% matchMixed69% of 2,799 reviews2024
Dev: Jyamma Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 28.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Action RPG 11.8%, Cinematic 10.5%, Third Person 8%
Why You'll Like It: Presents a vibrant yet punishing souls-like world where magic and weapon arts dictate the flow of battle.
- #9 Black Myth: Wukong
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,212,777 reviews2024
Dev: Game Science
Windows
Median: 41.9 hrsMean: 56.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 27.4%, Action RPG 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Combat 7.5%, Hack and Slash 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an action-packed third-person adventure filled with mythical beasts, fluid melee combos, and magical arts.
- #10 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
91% matchVery Positive92% of 17,639 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 24.2%, Magic 13.5%, Cinematic 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Shares a similar adventurous tone and companion-assisted mechanics within a visually rich fantasy world.
- #11 Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,612 reviews2023
Dev: Deck13Pub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 17.5%, Magic 16.4%, Cinematic 14.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Fantasy 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar high-mobility, sand-blessed action-adventure vibe with powerful combat skills.
- #12 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
89% matchVery Positive84% of 9,319 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Action RPG 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Cinematic 12.7%, Third Person 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on narrative-driven third-person action combat blending melee weapons and supernatural abilities.
- #13 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,522 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 21.1%, Magic 13.2%, Action RPG 11.6%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Presents a mythological action-RPG with responsive third-person combat and magical arsenal options.
- #14 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
88% matchVery Positive87% of 50,696 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 72.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 38%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, RPG 11.2%, Fantasy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features deeply customizable third-person action-RPG combat with complex magic and weapon systems.
- #15 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,377 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.1 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 32%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Action RPG 15.2%, RPG 7.2%, Story Rich 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG delivering traditional souls-like exploration and challenging boss fights.
- #16 Darksiders III
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,536 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 26.6%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers hack-and-slash third-person action with exploration elements and a fierce protagonist facing off against divine forces.
- #17 Remnant: From the Ashes
86% matchVery Positive84% of 57,580 reviews2019
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.
Why similar: Souls-like 64.6%, RPG 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Action 6.8%, Adventure 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Pairs souls-like challenge with tight third-person shooting mechanics and mystical elements.
- #18 STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 86,546 reviews2023
Dev: RespawnPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.9%, Third Person 14.9%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Story Rich 6.9%, Combat 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines third-person swordplay, magical force powers, and agile exploration in expansive environments.
- #19 The Surge 2
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 9,621 reviews2019
Dev: Deck13Pub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.
Why similar: Souls-like 65.7%, RPG 9.9%, Third Person 6.7%, Hack and Slash 5.6%, Action 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers sci-fi souls-like action featuring targeted limb dismemberment and fast-paced tactical dodges.
- #20 Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
83% matchVery Positive89% of 1,690 reviews2023
Dev: ACE TeamPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.3%, Action RPG 14.2%, Third Person 10.3%, RPG 7.5%, Combat 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features surreal third-person martial arts combat and a companion-focused journey through a strange fantasy realm.
- #21 Soulstice
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,812 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Action RPG 13.6%, Third Person 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy hack-and-slash featuring dual-character synergy and fast-paced cinematic combat.
- #22 Lords of the Fallen
82% matchMixed68% of 56,517 reviews2023
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 29.6 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 22%, Magic 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Action RPG 11.1%, Combat 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy souls-like with twin-realm mechanics and intense melee-and-magic combat.
- #23 Immortals Fenyx Rising
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,774 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Why similar: Action RPG 16.2%, Third Person 12.2%, Magic 12.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, RPG 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-adventure deeply rooted in mythology with fast combat and traversal mechanics.
- #24 CODE VEIN
81% matchVery Positive83% of 62,641 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 30.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Why similar: Souls-like 43.8%, Action RPG 16.5%, Third Person 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Hack and Slash 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled souls-like featuring vampire-themed magic, weapon variety, and companion-based action.
- #25 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
80% matchVery Positive83% of 4,726 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.3%, Souls-like 19%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Third Person 10.6%, RPG 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers aggressive, fast-paced action-RPG combat with complex job systems and magical abilities.
- #26 Mortal Shell
81% matchMixed67% of 12,062 reviews2021
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 45.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Action RPG 9.2%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, RPG 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A grim souls-like focused on tactical melee combat and hardened defenses against monstrous foes.
- #27 Dragon's Dogma 2
79% matchMixed62% of 117,711 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.5 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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: Magic 24%, Action RPG 22.6%, RPG 11.4%, Fantasy 11%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: An epic fantasy action-RPG featuring massive monsters, party companions, and spectacular magic.
- #28 Forspoken
79% matchMixed63% of 8,568 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Magic 26.7%, Action RPG 17.3%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, RPG 8.1%, Exploration 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features rapid magical parkour and third-person spellcasting combat across a dangerous fantasy realm.
- #29 Blades of Fire
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 707 reviews2026
Dev: MercurySteamPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Magic 9.7%, Cinematic 8.5%
- #30 Outward Definitive Edition
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 31,430 reviews2022
Dev: Nine Dots StudioPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 39.1%, RPG 24.6%, Fantasy 11.4%, Third Person 10%, Exploration 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive survival action-RPG where preparation, magic, and tactical combat define the journey.
- #31 Eternal Strands
76% matchVery Positive88% of 1,784 reviews2025
Dev: Yellow Brick Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.3%, Magic 15.8%, Action RPG 12%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Third Person 7.3%
- #32 South of Midnight
75% matchVery Positive94% of 4,787 reviews2025
Dev: Compulsion Games
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 27.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Third Person 10.9%, Fantasy 9.4%
- #33 Beast of Reincarnation
76% matchMixed59% of 6,278 reviews2026
Dev: GAME FREAK inc.Pub: Fictions
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Game Freak's brand-new title: Beast of Reincarnation is an action RPG with a fusion of real-time and turn-based combat. Experience the innovative "one-person, one-dog action RPG" in the beautiful yet harsh world of Beast of Reincarnation. What awaits at the end of Emma and Koo's journey?
Why similar: Souls-like 22.6%, Action RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Third Person 7.8%
- #34 Hellpoint
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,523 reviews2020
Dev: Cradle GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Hellpoint is an intense action RPG taking place on Irid Novo, a derelict space station soaked in an intoxicating dark sci fi atmosphere. Fight dreadful creatures, face the Cosmic Gods and unravel their twisted story. Should the challenge be too great, play with a friend in local or online coop.
Why similar: Souls-like 40.9%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action RPG 14.4%, Third Person 9.4%, RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark sci-fi souls-like featuring interconnected exploration and intense melee combat encounters.
- #35 AI LIMIT
73% matchVery Positive92% of 37,115 reviews2025
Dev: Sense GamesPub: CE-Asia
Windows
Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.6%, Action RPG 16.4%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Combat 8%, RPG 5.1%
- #36 BLACKTAIL
75% matchVery Positive81% of 2,858 reviews2022
Dev: THE PARASIGHTPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.8%, Action RPG 18.9%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Story Rich 11.1%
- #37 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,999 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 30.9%, Third Person 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Fantasy 7.7%
- #38 Crimson Oath
72% matchVery Positive82% of 828 reviews2026
Dev: Parry Frames Studio
Windows
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 22.9%, Alternate History 17.8%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Combat 6.9%
- #39 Mortal Shell II
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 21,291 reviews2026
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 33.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Action RPG 15.2%, Hack and Slash 11%, Third Person 6.7%
- #40 The Relic: First Guardian
74% matchMixed47% of 233 reviews2026
Dev: Project Cloud GamesPub: Perp Games
Windows
A dark action RPG rooted in Korean mythology, with brutal, fast combat.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Action RPG 12.2%, Cinematic 8.9%, Hack and Slash 8.3%
- #41 Codex Lost
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 81 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 20.8%, Magic 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Action RPG 10.8%, Third Person 7.6%
- #42 Decay of Logos
77% matchMixed54% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 19.3%, Magic 13.6%, Action RPG 10.6%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Third Person 7.2%
- #43 Of Ash and Steel
73% matchMixed66% of 7,038 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
Why similar: Action RPG 24.1%, Combat 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Magic 11.5%, RPG 9.7%
- #44 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
69% matchVery Positive93% of 5,573 reviews2026
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on an original story, prequel to the award-winning games: A Plague Tale. As Sophia, journey to the Minotaur’s Island, outsmart deadly foes, unravel ancient secrets, and confront a mythical creature at the heart of a devastating curse.
Why similar: Third Person 22.8%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Fantasy 14.3%, Combat 9.5%
- #45 Hell is Us
70% matchVery Positive85% of 6,870 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 27.6%, Third Person 11.5%, Action RPG 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #46 Lost Soul Aside™
72% matchMixed59% of 2,043 reviews2025
Dev: Ultizero GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 18.7%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action RPG 14.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, RPG 7.4%
- #47 Maid of Salvation
70% matchVery Positive90% of 272 reviews2025
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.5%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action RPG 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #48 A Plague Tale: Requiem
71% matchVery Positive91% of 27,560 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
Why similar: Alternate History 21.5%, Cinematic 18.6%, Third Person 12%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.6%
- #49 Stellar Blade™
67% matchVery Positive94% of 94,885 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 27.4 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.4%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Action RPG 10.7%, Third Person 8.4%
- #50 Fatekeeper
67% matchVery Positive80% of 11,030 reviews2026
Dev: ParaglacialPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.
Why similar: Magic 17.9%, Hack and Slash 17%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 7%
- #51 Spire of Chaos : Arcana Unleashed
68% matchVery Positive86% of 79 reviews2026
Dev: Hidden GemsPub: UQAT - Création et nouveaux médias
Windows
Spire of Chaos: Arcana Unleashed is a 3D souls-lite action game where you play as Arxis, a magical girl linked to the Tower, a source of chaotic power and one of the most feared arcana of the Tarot.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.7%, Magic 20%, Third Person 10.3%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Combat 8.2%
- #52 Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,177 reviews2025
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 27.8%, Action RPG 16%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Combat 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #53 Soulslinger: Envoy of Death
70% matchMixed63% of 694 reviews2025
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You are a gunslinger in limbo, involved in a gritty war against "The Cartel", a ruthless organization harvesting souls to break free of the shackles of the afterlife. Grow stronger with each new run, gather the essence of lost souls to take on the biggest threats in this rogue-lite FPS!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.6%, Fantasy 18.8%, Combat 17.7%, Story Rich 14.1%, Action 8.7%
- #54 Nioh 3
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 19,570 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 43.2 hrsMean: 56.4 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 26.6%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action RPG 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Third Person 8.3%
- #55 Alabaster Dawn
66% matchVery Positive94% of 2,272 reviews2026
Dev: Radical Fish Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.
Why similar: Action RPG 18.9%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Magic 13.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, RPG 9.3%
- #56 Cervus Blade
69% matchVery Positive89% of 414 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 42.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Action RPG 10.7%, Combat 9.3%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
- #57 Path of Redemption
71% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Headbang Studio
Windows
A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.3%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Alternate History 12.3%, Action RPG 10.5%, Third Person 7.9%
- #58 Dinoblade
65% matchVery Positive90% of 2,640 reviews2026
Dev: Team Spino LLC
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Dinoblade is an intense action RPG set in a prehistoric world forever changed by a cataclysmic event. Step into the role of a young Spinosaurus, wielding a colossal Great Sword. Confront rival dinosaurs, some armed with weapons of their own, all in a desperate fight to prevent a looming extinction.
Why similar: Souls-like 20%, Magic 13.6%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Action RPG 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
- #59 Robots at Midnight
67% matchVery Positive91% of 146 reviews2025
Dev: Finish Line GamesPub: Snail Games USA
Windows
Bash through gangs of hostile robots and corrupt bosses in this stylish & punchy Action-RPG. As Zoe, a scrappy agile hero, you’ll search for your past while fighting for the future.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.7%, Cinematic 12.1%, Action RPG 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Third Person 8%
- #60 Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted
68% matchMixed65% of 203 reviews2023
Dev: Blackburne Games Yazılım A.Ş.
Windows
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 22.8%, Action RPG 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Combat 8.7%, Third Person 7.9%