- #1 Morbid: The Seven Acolytes
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,453 reviews2020
Dev: Still RunningPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a Horrorpunk Action RPG filled with Lovecraftian horrors and Cronenbergian gore, making it the most gruesome take on the isometric Souls-like genre yet!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Lovecraftian 25.7%, Steampunk 15.6% ★, Action RPG 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
- #2 Lies of P
96% 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 35%, Steampunk 20.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Action RPG 10.1%, Difficult 4.9%
- #3 Blood Radiant
96% 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: Lovecraftian 24.8%, Souls-like 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Action RPG 12.3%, Difficult 8.7%
- #4 Absym
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infinity Experience
Windows
Absym is a unique souls-like that challenges you to survive between two dimensions: the decaying Nihilor and the corrupted Absymalith. Fight, explore, and use Rift Dancing to shift between worlds in real time. Every choice draws you closer to redemption... or corruption.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Lovecraftian 17.7%, Isometric 14.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%
- #5 Cervus Blade
94% matchVery Positive89% of 402 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 38.6%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Action RPG 10.7%, Combat 7.6%, Difficult 6%
- #6 Memoria Wake
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Crescendo
Windows · Mac
Parry with precision and fight through shifting, surreal landscapes in this Souls-like action-adventure. When reality turns into a living nightmare, you must ascend through a shattered realm to rescue a missing friend.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.5%, Isometric 16.6%, Metroidvania 13.4%, Action RPG 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
- #7 Yesterdreamt
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Saffron Streams Interactive
Windows · Linux
Heavy movement, limited ammo and precious sanity. Yesterdreamt is a twin-stick horrorvania where the odds are stacked against you, Gunslinger. Unlock arcanicks to tip the scales and keep close to your dog, and you might just win this fight. And if you were to fall, well… Blessed be the Dreamweavers.
Why similar: Steampunk 21.4% ★, Lovecraftian 18.8%, Souls-like 17.2%, Metroidvania 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
- #8 THE DARK DWELLERS
92% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2022
Dev: COLNELIUS
Windows
In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.1%, Metroidvania 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Difficult 9.5%, Action RPG 8.7%
- #9 Silver Requiem
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SilverNightmareStudio
Windows
Dance on the Edge of Death. A single counter turns the battlefield into your stage. High-Mobility Counter × Build-Oriented 3D Soulslike Action :Leave even your regrets behind.:
Why similar: Souls-like 28.1%, Steampunk 26.9% ★, Action RPG 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Action-Adventure 4.9%
- #10 Kloa - Child of the Forest
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wildpad GamesPub: Crytivo
Windows
Consumed by a mysterious curse, restore a once lush forest and its inhabitants to their natural state in this action adventure tale. Experience fast-paced combat, puzzles, and the beauty of nature captured in handcrafted pixel art.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.5%, Isometric 20.3%, Metroidvania 17.2%, Action RPG 15.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #11 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
90% 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 32.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Action RPG 16.7%, Difficult 9.4%, Story Rich 6%
- #12 Arcane Audit
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broken Beaker Studios
Windows
Arcane Audit is an IRS themed souls-like. Fight wizards, monsters, and middle managers. Explore the offices of a corrupted business and uncover the secrets hidden there. Grow in power and discover new weapons and arcane abilities.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.9%, Isometric 15.9%, Lovecraftian 14.2%, Action RPG 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%
- #13 TUNIC
89% matchVery Positive91% of 17,199 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.5%, Isometric 17.6%, Metroidvania 15.8%, Action RPG 9.7%, Exploration 9.1%
- #14 Blighted
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Battle through a psychedelic Western nightmare in this Metroidvania action RPG from the creators of Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.4%, Isometric 16.5%, Metroidvania 15%, Action RPG 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 9%
- #15 Ashen Knights: One Passage
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: Baykal Arts
Windows
Ashen Knights: One Passage invites you to explore the beginning of Ashen Knights story. Two heroes, two different genres: souls-like & hack’n’slash. They switch places and trigger a wild emotional storm making sure you never get bored of playing.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.9%, Isometric 20.8%, Action RPG 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Difficult 8.5%
- #16 Unbowed
86% 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 31.6%, Lovecraftian 18.9%, Action RPG 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Difficult 9.2%
- #17 Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
85% 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 27.2%, Action RPG 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Difficult 10.9%, Combat 8.2%
- #18 Tails of Iron
86% matchVery Positive88% of 14,278 reviews2021
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Why similar: Souls-like 26.9%, Action RPG 18.5%, Metroidvania 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Difficult 8.2%
- #19 The Light of the Darkness: Renascence
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: QUARTOMUNDO
Windows
Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.6%, Metroidvania 16.1%, Action RPG 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Difficult 9.3%
- #20 The Golden Eyed Ghosts
84% matchMixed57% of 42 reviews2023
Dev: Syphono4Pub: indie.io
Windows
The Golden Eyed Ghosts is a dark fantasy soulslike heavily influenced by the legacy of Zelda adventures, set in the crumbling kingdom of Andromeda. As exiled warrior Orion, search for a way to restore his memories and unravel a terrifying conspiracy.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 20.7%, Souls-like 20.6%, Metroidvania 13.9%, Action RPG 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%
- #21 GRIME
83% matchVery Positive85% of 6,299 reviews2021
Dev: Clover BitePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.
Why similar: Souls-like 24%, Metroidvania 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Action RPG 11.2%, Difficult 8.7%
- #22 Death's Door
82% matchVery Positive93% of 21,056 reviews2021
Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.5%, Isometric 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Action RPG 10.9%, Metroidvania 9.3%
- #23 Hell is Us
79% 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 28.8%, Action RPG 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Lovecraftian 8.3%, Exploration 7.4%
- #24 The Song of Awakening
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noeski LLC
Windows · Mac
The Song of Awakening is a 2D action-platformer where you play as a bard with the power to create magic through music. Explore a world once ruled by the Lyramancers, wielders of music-magic, who were extinguished by a mad king. Defeat the malevolent god of silence and restore harmony to the world.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.7%, Action RPG 20.6%, Metroidvania 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Combat 9.1%
- #25 Eldest Souls
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,167 reviews2021
Dev: Fallen Flag StudioPub: United Label
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.6%, Isometric 16.5%, Action RPG 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Difficult 9.9%
- #26 Zenith
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nocturnia Studios
Windows
Step into a dark and decaying world with Zenith, an Action RPG that blends intense combat, deep exploration, and an immersive atmosphere. Explore ruined cathedrals and gothic landscapes filled with secrets, facing relentless enemies that will challenge your skill and strategy.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.3%, Metroidvania 20.9%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Action RPG 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
- #27 Sun Is Dead
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quiet Dawn
Windows
The sun has died, and the world is consumed by darkness. In Sun is Dead, a high-speed action scavenger adventure, you must fight relentless Shadows, wield the last light, and uncover the truth behind the eternal night. Adapt, survive, and decide the fate of a dying world. Created by 1 person.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.5%, Action RPG 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Combat 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #28 Forgotten Blood
79% 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 32.4%, Action RPG 18.9%, Exploration 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #29 The Blighted Core
78% 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 32.4%, Action RPG 17.4%, Difficult 12.3%, Exploration 10.2%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #30 Bloody Doctor
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Melancolie Diabolique
Windows
Bloody Doctor is an Action RPG. Control a Doctor facing an epidemic by extracting organs. Fight enemies and operate on corpses at your lab. Explore an old Steampunk Paris during a strange period.
Why similar: Steampunk 23.2% ★, Souls-like 18.5%, Isometric 15.2%, Lovecraftian 15%, Action RPG 11.5%
- #31 HALLOW BLADE
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XekveraPub: TBA
Windows
HALLOW BLADE is a dark fantasy action adventure set in a vast interconnected subterranean kingdom where you form an unbreakable bond with an ancient possessed sword hungry for souls and vengeance.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Metroidvania 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #32 Latitude 76: Land of the Onkilons
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anisimov Games
Windows · Linux
Switch between characters, use your grappling hook to explore a phantom island, home to mammoths. Face threats from hunters and choose to play stealthily or confront the dangers head-on. Inspired by real events. Wishlist today!
Why similar: Souls-like 25%, Isometric 18.7%, Metroidvania 16.7%, Action RPG 12.8%, Exploration 7.4%
- #33 Moonlight Shadows
76% 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 39.5%, Action RPG 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Difficult 9%, Action 6.2%
- #34 Immortal Planet
78% matchMixed62% of 390 reviews2017
Dev: teedoubleuGAMES
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.
Why similar: Souls-like 42%, Isometric 22.2%, Action RPG 8.7%, Difficult 6.5%, Dark Fantasy 5.4%
- #35 REVENGE CRYSTAL
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SAMx003 Games
Windows
Possessed by a living crystal, fight for revenge in a top-down Soulslike action RPG. Master precise combat and elemental magic, explore a shattered world, solve deadly puzzles, and defeat brutal bosses to expose the Crystallen’s sins.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.6%, Metroidvania 19.5%, Action RPG 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, 3D 4.5%
- #36 Harmagedon
74% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: HollowFactory
Windows
The player, as God's agent, takes the power of God and embarks on a journey to reclaim his power against beings who run wild at will.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.4%, Action RPG 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Action 8.5%, Combat 7.5%
- #37 Nine Treasures of Liuyin
74% matchVery Positive80% of 296 reviews2024
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
This is a dark, soul like role-playing game, trying to create a different experience in this genre. The protagonist fights against a powerful enemy in this city in search of a divine artifact.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.3%, Action RPG 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 7.2%
- #38 Arto
75% matchMixed67% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: OrionGamesPub: indie.io
Windows
You were created by the last brushstrokes of a dying god to restore color and life to the lands. Master an array of abilities and weapons, create more than eighty paint-infused projectile spells, and make choices that will help shape the future of this world.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.3%, Isometric 18.9%, Action RPG 18.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 8.2%
- #39 Descensus
73% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: BeryoskiPub: Red Umbra LLC
Windows
Descensus is a souls-like action-RPG with challenging combat set in post-catastrophe diesel punk world. The player's goal is to reach the heart of the mysterious Rift of the Fallen Star. It is necessary to stop the expansion and spread of the anomaly before it absorbs the whole world.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.9%, Isometric 24.6%, Action RPG 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, 3D 5.8%
- #40 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
71% matchVery Positive83% of 1,162 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?
Why similar: Souls-like 22.8%, Metroidvania 15.8%, Action RPG 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Difficult 9.4%
- #41 Forbidden myths
73% 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 31.4%, Action RPG 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Difficult 9.9%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #42 The Depths of Despair
72% 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 34.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Action RPG 16%, Difficult 9.9%, Exploration 7.1%
- #43 Deadbeat
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Halfwheel Games
Windows
Make your voice heard in this isometric Action-RPG where quick thinking and patience guide the way to victory. In a hazy Hereafter that's not heaven or hell, fight bizarre demons, call your friends, and explore the deepest reaches of death.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.9%, Isometric 26.4%, Action RPG 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Action 3.9%
- #44 Avernus
73% matchMixed54% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: WaveCraft Audio
Windows
Avernus is a challenging action-adventure game set in an ancient, mysterious tomb of a dead god. Delve into its labyrinthine halls and protect its secrets from a malevolent pretender.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Isometric 23.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Combat 7.8%
- #45 No Rest for the Wicked
70% matchVery Positive80% of 74,907 reviews2024
Dev: Moon Studios GmbH
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.6%, Isometric 17.7%, Action RPG 15.1%, Immersive Sim 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
- #46 The Last Case of Benedict Fox Definitive Edition
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 904 reviews2023
Dev: Plot Twist
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 25.7%, Metroidvania 17.5%, Souls-like 17.5%, Difficult 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
- #47 Queen of Dark
71% 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 38.7%, Action RPG 19.5%, Difficult 14%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #48 The Shadow Of Ayutthaya
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Patavee Suksomsri Pub: pixeltechsoft
Windows
Betrayed all his life, Gabin seeks truth alongside Kaewsai in this brutal Souls-like Action-RPG. Wield shadows as weapons, master ancient Thai combat, and survive the fall of Ayutthaya. An authentic Thai experience by two passionate developers.
Why similar: Souls-like 38.7%, Action RPG 24.8%, Atmospheric 7.9%, 3D 7.2%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #49 The Light of the Darkness: Origins
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: QUARTOMUNDO
Windows
An Action-RPG soulsvania where you explore a seamless and interconnected world through a zoomable map with no loading break. Engage in epic aerial battles, absorb essence to level up, and craft powerful spell combos by defeating brutal bosses and harnessing their Mystic Nature.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.1%, Metroidvania 18.7%, Action RPG 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Difficult 9.7%
- #50 Solateria
66% matchVery Positive85% of 331 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
Windows
Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.1%, Metroidvania 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Difficult 11.7%, Exploration 6.5%
- #51 Sands of Aura
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 814 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.4%, Action RPG 17.6%, Isometric 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Difficult 8.9%
- #52 Pavu
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toró Studio
Windows
Pavu is an action RPG with lots of exploration and challenging combat. You’ll explore a dystopian world where nature and technology coexist in harmony, until the arrival of Kurumi, the last human.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.8%, Action RPG 14.4%, Isometric 13.9%, Metroidvania 13.9%, Difficult 8.7%
- #53 Castle of Lord Velimir
68% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: GM hack
Windows
Take the main role in the epic battle against encroaching darkness. Dark Souls, Super Mario Bros and Warcraft 3 had a baby and it's this game. How did the baby happen, you ask? Well, it was that wild of a party.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.3%, Action RPG 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Exploration 7.2%, Combat 6.2%
- #54 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
70% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: Souls-like 45.2%, Metroidvania 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Action RPG 7.4%, Difficult 5.3%
- #55 PRISON OF HUSKS
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glass Head Dolls
Windows
A nostalgic souls-like set in a painted afterlife. Awaken as a doll and seek your beloved. From parries to pistols, tune your build to overcome adversity. Explore dense, interconnected levels full of secrets and shortcuts as you battle pigment-hoarding bosses and seek your lost love.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.7%, Action RPG 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Metroidvania 9.9%, Combat 7%
- #56 The Legend of the Bard: The Power Accordions
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paulo Vieira
Windows
Use an accordion to explore an open world inspired by Brazil!! 🪗🎶
Why similar: Souls-like 26.3%, Isometric 19.1%, Metroidvania 17.4%, Action RPG 13%, Exploration 8.1%
- #57 Dark Farts: Parody Smell Edition
67% 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 36.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Action RPG 12.2%, Difficult 12.1%, Action-Adventure 5.4%
- #58 Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity
70% matchVery Positive81% of 524 reviews2016
Dev: Steve GalPub: Pugware
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Discover the secrets of the estate, as you look for answers among the violent inhabitants. A strange and repelling madness took hold of the servants roaming the halls, and they will attack on sight, for their madness is one rooted in a deeper understanding of cosmic insignificance.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.1%, Lovecraftian 24.1%, Isometric 7.8%, Difficult 7.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%
- #59 HARK THE GHOUL
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Deep DenizensPub: Kwalee
Windows
Slash, kick and magick your way through an adventure brimming with secrets and curious encounters! HARK THE GHOUL offers a meticulously handcrafted world to explore.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Steampunk 18.5% ★, Metroidvania 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Exploration 7.5%
- #60 Mariana
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Sky Mavis Gann
Windows
In Mariana you are dropped into an unknown trench to explore. You will find fantastical creatures and rare artifacts. Fight bosses and mini-bosses in order to dive as deep as possible and uncover the mystery of the trench.
Why similar: Souls-like 26%, Metroidvania 18.8%, Action RPG 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Exploration 8.1%