Games Like Hell is Us

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 41.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Third Person 7.9%, Action RPG 7.9%, Story Rich 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a polished, story-rich souls-like experience with a dark, atmospheric setting that mirrors the intensity of Hell is Us.

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: Third Person 16.1%, Action RPG 13%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the blend of third-person action, emotional storytelling, and exploration of a haunted, desolate landscape.

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 25.5%, Story Rich 14.8%, Third Person 13.7%, Dark 11%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deeply atmospheric and story-driven experience that focuses on psychological intensity and cinematic exploration.

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 33.9%, Action RPG 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, RPG 7.7%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features high-fidelity third-person action and exploration that emphasizes challenging boss encounters and a rich, mysterious world.

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 42.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Open World 9%, Action RPG 8.7%, Third Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the gold standard for non-linear exploration and environmental mystery within a challenging souls-like framework.

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 40.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Third Person 10.9%, Action RPG 10.8%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on fast-paced, souls-like combat and a dark, plague-ridden atmosphere that feels very similar to the tone of the seed game.

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 27.7%, Third Person 11.2%, Action RPG 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, Violent 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, atmospheric take on the souls-like genre with a strong focus on third-person exploration and challenging combat.

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 33.8%, Action RPG 10.4%, Third Person 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Open World 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends historical dark fantasy with souls-like combat mechanics, mirroring the intense action found in the seed game.

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 46.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Violent 7.7%, Action RPG 6.8%, RPG 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes a dark, mysterious world and a deliberate, tactical combat style that rewards patient exploration.

A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.3%, Third Person 13.3%, Open World 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines third-person exploration and souls-like combat mechanics with a strong emphasis on uncovering the secrets of a fallen world.

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 34.1%, Action RPG 11.9%, Third Person 8.7%, Open World 7.9%, RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a vast, atmospheric open world that emphasizes the feeling of isolation and discovery in a ruined landscape.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Supernatural 20.3%, Third Person 18.9%, Story Rich 14.1%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Action 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a mysterious, shifting environment and third-person action that prioritizes uncovering the secrets of a strange, calamity-ridden location.

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 47.3%, Third Person 9.3%, Action 6.6%, Violent 5.9%, Open World 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a masterclass in precise, challenging combat and environmental exploration within a dark, historical fantasy setting.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 35.4%, Action RPG 10.3%, Third Person 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Open World 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a minimalist, atmospheric approach to exploration and souls-like combat that encourages discovery without heavy hand-holding.

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 33.5%, Action RPG 10.2%, Third Person 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Violent 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a vibrant yet mysterious world to explore, utilizing souls-like combat mechanics to drive the player forward.

Deathbound is a unique Soulslike. Build a party of four characters and instantly morph between them in and out of combat. Combine their abilities to pull off devastating attacks and slay those who stand before you.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.3%, Action RPG 10.9%, Third Person 10.5%, Violent 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique party-based souls-like combat system set in a decaying world that invites deep exploration.

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: Third Person 21.3%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Exploration 12.7%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Dark 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a harrowing, story-rich experience set in a war-torn world that focuses on survival and environmental discovery.

Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Third Person 14.7%, Open World 13.3%, Action RPG 12.6%, RPG 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a dark, immersive RPG experience with a heavy focus on exploration and uncovering the lore of a cursed land.

Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.

Why similar: Souls-like 62.4%, Third Person 8.5%, RPG 6.7%, Action 5.2%, Violent 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a gritty, sci-fi take on the souls-like formula with a focus on tactical combat and navigating a ruined, industrial environment.

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 38.1%, Action RPG 9.8%, Third Person 9.3%, Lovecraftian 7.9%, RPG 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a sci-fi souls-like experience with a focus on navigating a massive, mysterious space station filled with secrets.

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 56.3%, RPG 9.8%, Action 7.5%, Lovecraftian 5.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a foundational souls-like shooter that excels at procedural exploration and challenging, atmospheric combat.

A nuclear disaster has left an area of Britain in tatters. Atomfall, a new survival-action game, will see you explore, scavenge, craft, barter and fight your way through beautifully recreated scenery in search of answers.

Why similar: Open World 17.4%, Action RPG 17.4%, Action 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an open-world adventure set in a post-apocalyptic landscape that prioritizes exploration and uncovering the truth behind a disaster.

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 27.1%, Action RPG 15.5%, Third Person 11.2%, RPG 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features high-octane third-person action and a mysterious world that focuses on fluid combat and exploration.

Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Action RPG 15.7%, RPG 10.4%, Exploration 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines dark fantasy aesthetics with challenging combat and exploration in a way that feels both tense and rewarding.

Dolmen is a terrifying new action RPG that combines futuristic Sci-Fi and Cosmic Horror elements. Will your timeline be erased or will you defeat your enemies to survive and fulfil your mission?

Why similar: Souls-like 56.8%, Violent 12.3%, RPG 11.7%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends sci-fi horror elements with souls-like combat, focusing on the exploration of a hostile, alien planet.

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 30.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Action RPG 10.2%, Violent 9.9%, Open World 6.7%

Crisol is a survival horror adventure set in a twisted version of Spain. As a soldier captured by religious dogmatism, you must use your own blood as ammunition, without draining to the point of death. Explore the cursed island of Tormentosa, uncover dark secrets, and battle horrifying enemies.

Why similar: Story Rich 17.8%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Dark 13%, Exploration 11.8%

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 31.3%, Third Person 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Lovecraftian 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, visceral combat experience that leans heavily into the horror and souls-like themes of the seed game.

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 34.4%, Third Person 8.5%, Violent 7.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title features interconnected world exploration and third-person action that feels reminiscent of classic adventure games.

A whole new breed of survival horror emerges with Cronos: The New Dawn. Survive the brutal wastelands of the future, fight nightmarish merging creatures and jump back in time to harvest souls as you seek to uncover the origins of the apocalypse that wiped out humanity.

Why similar: Third Person 20.1%, Story Rich 14.9%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Dark 12.2%

A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat. To survive you must craft, fight, and escape the psychedelic horrors set loose when a spiritual ritual goes wrong and awakens a dimension of cosmic terror.

Why similar: Third Person 19.1%, Supernatural 15.8%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Open World 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on supernatural investigation and survival in a mysterious, atmospheric setting that mirrors the investigative nature of the seed game.

A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.

Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Action 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Third Person 9%

Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Action RPG 11.1%, Violent 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Story Rich 6.7%

Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.7%, Third Person 22.2%, Supernatural 13.9%, Dark 13.8%, Action 11%

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 35.3%, Action RPG 12.2%, Third Person 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

Welcome to a world of darkness, where every step can be your last. Explore a stunning world filled with fear and horror, solve puzzles, and endure combat trials to become a hero and protect your world from darkness. Become a warrior ready to fight anything that stands in your way in this action RPG.

Why similar: Action RPG 20.5%, Third Person 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 17%, RPG 12.9%, Atmospheric 11.4%

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 25.9%, Action RPG 10.2%, Third Person 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Story Rich 6.8%

From games studio A44, makers of Ashen, comes an explosive Souls-lite, where Gods and guns collide in a battle for the future of humanity.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.9%, Third Person 11.5%, Action RPG 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

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 22%, RPG 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Action 8.7%

A dark fantasy action adventure where you unbury a tale of intimacy and violence in order to cleanse a demonic infestation from a once-beautiful land.

Why similar: Violent 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, RPG 14.1%, Action RPG 11.7%, Action 10.4%

Pragmata is a unique, sci-fi action-adventure game from Capcom. Follow Hugh, a member of an ill-fated investigation team, and Diana, a young android, as they navigate a lunar facility taken over by rogue AI in search of a way to Earth.

Why similar: Third Person 20.6%, Action 16%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 12%, Sci-fi 11.5%

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: Third Person 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Action RPG 18.5%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Story Rich 11.7%

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 29.6%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Action RPG 10.9%, Story Rich 7.3%, Open World 7.1%

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 42.5%, Third Person 12.5%, Action 10.1%, Exploration 8.5%, Adventure 8.5%

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 11.9%, Action RPG 9.3%, RPG 7.4%, Third Person 6.9%

Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.3%, Action RPG 15.2%, RPG 10.9%, Exploration 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%

HellSign is an investigative action RPG that pits you against the horrors of the afterlife, let loose on a small town. As a hunter, you’ll plan, hunt, and kill to pay the bills and piece together the fragments to your past. Just remember - a smart hunter is always prepared.

Why similar: Action RPG 20.3%, Supernatural 19.5%, Violent 15.4%, Lovecraftian 15%, RPG 12.4%

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: Action RPG 23.5%, Dark Fantasy 22.5%, RPG 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Action 10.4%

When reality is a nightmare, nightmares become real. In this psychological horror game, you fight the terrifying creatures invading your mind. Can you save your sanity?

Why similar: Atmospheric 18%, Dark 16.3%, Action 13.3%, Violent 12.9%, Story Rich 12.2%

You are a lone hunter who awakens in darkness. Within a cursed fortress where reality and hell intertwine, your goal is clear: Reach the top. Fight horrific enemies, grow stronger, and face what awaits at the summit.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.3%, Third Person 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Action 8.8%, Violent 6.8%

The war between Demons and Angels takes you to hell and back in Devil’s Hunt. Play as Desmond in this third-person action adventure game, as he discovers his demonic powers with the fate of the world hanging in the balance of the greatest conflict known to humankind.

Why similar: Violent 23.6%, Action 17.8%, Third Person 14.1%, Adventure 12.4%, Supernatural 10.1%

A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 19%, Third Person 18.9%, Violent 17.7%, Story Rich 16.6%, Action 10.3%

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 29%, Action RPG 12%, Third Person 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Open World 7%

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 30.4%, Action RPG 13.1%, Third Person 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Exploration 7.9%

BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.

Why similar: Action 36%, Atmospheric 19.7%, Singleplayer 16%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Lovecraftian 12.8%

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Story Rich 19.5%, RPG 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Action RPG 10.4%

Hinako's hometown is engulfed in fog, driving her to fight grotesque monsters and solve eerie puzzles. Uncover the disturbing beauty hidden in terror.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.7%, Story Rich 11.5%, Third Person 9%, Atmospheric 7%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

In this story focused horror game, you are a priest! And you need to help a family with their cursed house, explore, follow your visions, find the root, and exorcize it!

Why similar: Supernatural 18.9%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Story Rich 14%, Exploration 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.7%

Set in the Roaring '20s, The Sinking City 2 is a survival horror steeped in Lovecraftian dread. Defy an eldritch deity and explore the drowned alleys of Arkham, stalked by the dead, as you weigh one life against an entire city.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.4%, Third Person 18.9%, Story Rich 13.1%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Violent 11%

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Third Person 17.4%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Dark 11.8%, Story Rich 9.3%