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 40.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Third Person 8.1%, Action RPG 7.9%, Story Rich 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished souls-like that features a strong, dark narrative and intricate combat mechanics.

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 16.5%, Action RPG 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Atmospheric 9%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a heavy narrative focus with atmospheric exploration and third-person action.

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 26.4%, Story Rich 14.6%, Third Person 13.5%, Dark 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a cinematic, psychological, and deeply atmospheric experience that mirrors the intensity of the seed game.

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 41.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Open World 8.8%, Third Person 8.7%, Action RPG 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive experience for non-hand-holding exploration and atmospheric, challenging world design.

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 45.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Violent 8.1%, Action RPG 6.9%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, dark-fantasy souls-like that emphasizes unique combat mechanics and environmental discovery.

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 39.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Third Person 11.2%, Action RPG 10.7%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, aggressive souls-like combat set within a dark, plague-ridden aesthetic.

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 45.3%, Third Person 10%, RPG 8.8%, Dark 7.4%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features mysterious, exploration-heavy worlds and challenging combat that rewards curiosity.

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%, Third Person 11.3%, Action RPG 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Violent 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique historical setting with atmospheric, third-person action 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 32.6%, Action RPG 10.4%, Third Person 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Open World 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action game with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and challenging combat encounters.

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 59.1%, RPG 8.9%, Violent 7.1%, Third Person 6.8%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi souls-like with visceral combat and a focus on navigating complex, interconnected environments.

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 33.2%, Action RPG 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, RPG 8%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning action-RPG with a heavy focus on boss-driven combat and exploration.

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 33.3%, Action RPG 11.9%, Third Person 8.9%, RPG 8%, Open World 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an open-world experience with a heavy, oppressive atmosphere and a focus on exploration.

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 32.7%, Third Person 10.2%, Action RPG 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Violent 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like that emphasizes atmosphere and character builds within a distinct, vibrant world.

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 30.7%, RPG 19.8%, Open World 19.8%, Third Person 8.8%, Exploration 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on survival and exploration in a harsh world without the use of quest markers or hand-holding.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 34.7%, Action RPG 10.2%, Third Person 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Open World 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, atmospheric souls-like that encourages discovery and exploration in a desolate landscape.

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 28%, Action RPG 10.8%, Third Person 10.7%, Violent 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like that blends party-based combat with dark, lore-rich environmental storytelling.

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 20.2%, Story Rich 14.9%, Atmospheric 14%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Dark 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that focuses on atmospheric exploration and tense, third-person combat.

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 37.8%, Action RPG 9.9%, Third Person 9.5%, RPG 8.1%, Lovecraftian 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi souls-like that prioritizes exploration of mysterious, interconnected environments.

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: Action RPG 17.7%, Open World 16.8%, Action 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Adventure 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused action game set in a mysterious, post-war environment.

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 32.8%, Third Person 8.3%, Violent 7.2%, RPG 6.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes souls-like combat mechanics within a desolate, post-apocalyptic world focused on 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 45.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Action RPG 12.1%, RPG 10.1%, Exploration 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, dark-fantasy extraction shooter that incorporates souls-like elements and exploration.

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 34.6%, Action RPG 12.2%, Third Person 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore action-RPG with a gritty aesthetic and a focus on intense, skill-based combat.

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 47.6%, Action RPG 13.4%, Third Person 12.5%, RPG 6.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven souls-like that offers deep character customization and a dark, moody atmosphere.

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 28.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Action RPG 10.9%, Story Rich 7.5%, Open World 7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy souls-like that features a dual-world mechanic to enhance exploration and atmosphere.

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 26.2%, Action RPG 15.4%, Third Person 11.3%, RPG 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-adventure game that balances fluid combat with exploration.

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 17.1%, Third Person 15.5%, Action RPG 12.6%, Open World 12.6%, RPG 11%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that features a dark, oppressive atmosphere and a focus on player choice.

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 20.2%, Action-Adventure 20.2%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Dark 14.8%, Action 12.4%

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 19.5%, Supernatural 15.2%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Open World 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes exploration and uncovering supernatural mysteries.

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 38%, Third Person 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 8.5%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that features challenging combat and a focus on uncovering world secrets.

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 26.6%, Violent 11%, Action RPG 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Story Rich 6.8%

Chronos: Before the Ashes is an atmospheric RPG that chronicles a hero’s lifelong quest to save their homeland from a great evil.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.9%, Action-Adventure 12%, Action 10.7%, RPG 10.7%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with souls-like combat and a unique aging mechanic that impacts gameplay.

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: Third Person 20.5%, Action RPG 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, RPG 12.9%, Atmospheric 11.5%

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 25.3%, Action RPG 10.2%, Third Person 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Story Rich 6.9%

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: Third Person 23.9%, Lovecraftian 23.1%, Dark 14.9%, Supernatural 14.1%, Action 11.7%

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 27.3%, Third Person 11.6%, Action RPG 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

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%, Violent 12.9%, RPG 12%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 7.8%

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 34.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Action RPG 9.3%, RPG 7.6%, Third Person 7%

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 16.1%, Violent 13.4%, Action 13.2%, Story Rich 12.2%

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 21%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, RPG 14.1%, Action RPG 11.4%, Action 10.2%

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 42.7%, Third Person 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Action 8.7%, Violent 7%

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 20.4%, Supernatural 18.8%, Violent 16.2%, Lovecraftian 13.9%, RPG 12.8%

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 32.5%, Third Person 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Lovecraftian 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 32.4%, Story Rich 16.3%, Action 16.3%, Atmospheric 15%, Singleplayer 7.3%

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 24.2%, Action 17.3%, Third Person 14.1%, Adventure 12.3%, Supernatural 9.5%

Trench Tales is a third-person action game set in a strange, war-torn world. Inspired by early 20th-century themes, it offers open-ended exploration, scattered combat encounters, and glimpses into a broken land shaped by endless conflict.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Open World 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Story Rich 10.1%

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Third Person 20.5%, Adventure 18.8%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, Dark 11.8%

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 21.8%, RPG 12%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Action 8.6%

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 61.9%, Third Person 8.8%, RPG 6.8%, Action 5.2%, Violent 4.5%

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 30.9%, Souls-like 25.7%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Singleplayer 14.6%, Sci-fi 11.9%

Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora, where your choices carve a path through war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. Navigate a land in turmoil, forge powerful alliances or deadly rivalries, and wield magic and steel to shape the fate of the Living Lands—and your own destiny.

Why similar: Third Person 15.9%, Action RPG 15.1%, Story Rich 13.8%, Violent 13.6%, RPG 13.3%

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 30.1%, Action RPG 13%, Third Person 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 8%

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%, Action RPG 15.2%, RPG 11%, Exploration 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%

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 41.7%, Third Person 12.7%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 8.7%, Exploration 8.6%

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: Third Person 20.1%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Story Rich 15.3%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Dark 10.4%

Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.

Why similar: Action RPG 41.9%, Dark Fantasy 21.8%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 11.8%, Action 8.4%

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 17.9%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Story Rich 14%, Exploration 13.4%, Action-Adventure 12.1%

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 37.1%, Story Rich 11.6%, Third Person 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.

Why similar: Open World 18.3%, Third Person 15.8%, Exploration 12%, Action 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

Explore an emotional sci-fi game with a unique blend of survival, adventure, and base-building elements. Help Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of an ill-fated space expedition, create alternative versions of himself to escape a hostile planet and tackle personal turmoils with this unconventional crew.

Why similar: Third Person 21.9%, Exploration 18.5%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Story Rich 12%, Action 8.7%

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: Third Person 27.1%, Action-Adventure 18.5%, Story Rich 15.3%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Adventure 8.9%