- #1 Mortal Shell
97% matchMixed67% of 11,460 reviews2021
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.5 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 51.8%, Violent 13.6%, Action RPG 8.7%, RPG 8.2%, Third Person 6.1%
- #2 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
96% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,367 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 47.3%, Action RPG 18.5%, RPG 11.7%, Adventure 6%, Third Person 5.4%
- #3 Immortal Planet
96% 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 49.5%, RPG 11.6%, Action RPG 7.7%, Violent 6.3%, Action 6%
- #4 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
95% matchVery Positive81% of 5,532 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 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 62.8%, RPG 9.7%, Action RPG 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Action 4.3%
- #5 Hellpoint
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,483 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 36.7%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Action RPG 10.6%, RPG 8.5%, Dark 8.1%
- #6 Steelrising
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 7,050 reviews2022
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.2%, Violent 12.2%, Action RPG 10.8%, Third Person 10.5%, Character Customization 8.7%
- #7 Deathbound
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 306 reviews2024
Dev: Trialforge StudioPub: Tate Multimedia
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 31.6%, Violent 16.6%, Action RPG 13.2%, Third Person 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #8 Dolmen
91% matchMixed60% of 464 reviews2022
Dev: Massive Work StudioPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 49.8%, Violent 17.1%, RPG 11.5%, Action 6.7%, Adventure 6.2%
- #9 Bleak Faith: Forsaken
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,913 reviews2023
Dev: Archangel Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 41.9%, Action RPG 16.6%, RPG 10.9%, Third Person 9.3%, Dark 9.1%
- #10 Remnant: From the Ashes
90% matchVery Positive84% of 56,803 reviews2019
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 28.5 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 45.9%, Third-Person Shooter 21.5%, RPG 8.9%, Violent 6.4%, Shooter 5.2%
- #11 Dark Fantasy Warriors
89% matchMixed57% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: WarriorsStudio
Windows
Dark Fantasy Warrior is a third-person action role-playing game in Dark Souls style. Extremely dark, deep and DIFFICULT! All of that in this super action game and prepare to die. Are you ready to fight Darkness?
Why similar: Souls-like 42.1%, Action RPG 17%, RPG 11%, Third Person 10.1%, Action 6.2%
- #12 Weird RPG 2
86% matchVery Positive93% of 821 reviews2026
Dev: yuzhen
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
An innovative third-person action RPG where you can choose traditional weapons to fight monsters fairly, or activate cheats like godly powers. The unique voice-controlled gear system lets you summon spells or enhance yourself. This is definitely an adventure you've never experienced before!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.1%, RPG 17.1%, Dark 12.4%, Action RPG 11.7%, Violent 11.5%
- #13 Thymesia
86% matchVery Positive82% of 9,765 reviews2022
Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 44.9%, Action RPG 13.4%, Third Person 10.4%, Dark 8.4%, RPG 7.1%
- #14 Kingdoms Of Rhea
89% matchMixed46% of 131 reviews2019
Dev: Eluhims Studio
Windows
Kingdoms Of Rhea is a action game Die and Retry.Locked in a dungeon, will you find a way out of the dungeon by fighting the 3 bosses?
Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, RPG 15.3%, Third Person 10.6%, Action RPG 10.1%, Character Customization 8.7%
- #15 Immortal Heritage
87% matchVery Positive83% of 98 reviews2022
Dev: LC.Game
Windows
A 3D RPG !
Why similar: Action RPG 27.9%, Souls-like 19.9%, RPG 15.7%, Third Person 13.4%, Fantasy 8.5%
- #16 Bound By Flame
88% matchMixed68% of 3,998 reviews2014
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.
Why similar: RPG 26.4%, Third Person 10.8%, Action RPG 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Action 9.3%
- #17 Achilles: Legends Untold
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,551 reviews2023
Dev: Dark Point Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.7%, Loot 22.7%, Action RPG 15%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, RPG 8.6%
- #18 GRIME
84% matchVery Positive85% of 6,603 reviews2021
Dev: Clover BitePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.0 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 48.7%, Action RPG 17.2%, Dark 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Action 5.1%
- #19 Unworthy
84% matchVery Positive81% of 848 reviews2018
Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.
Why similar: Souls-like 67.1%, RPG 14.7%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 6.6%, Indie 4%
- #20 ELDERBORN
83% matchVery Positive86% of 3,015 reviews2020
Dev: Hyperstrange
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.4%, Action RPG 16.7%, Dark 14.1%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Atmospheric 6.6%
- #21 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
81% matchMixed56% of 103,255 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 23.7 hrsMean: 30.2 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 42.1%, Action RPG 14.7%, Third Person 9.3%, Character Customization 8.7%, Dark 7.6%
- #22 Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
82% matchMixed56% of 67,885 reviews2020
Dev: WOLCEN Studio
Windows
Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?
Why similar: Loot 29%, Action RPG 20.9%, Character Customization 15.6%, RPG 11.2%, Fantasy 7%
- #23 Eldest Souls
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,294 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 52.1%, Action RPG 22.5%, Violent 5%, Action 4.9%, RPG 3.6%
- #24 Netherworld Covenant
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 693 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Action RPG 30.2%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, RPG 18.7%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Action 10%
- #25 Unsouled
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 361 reviews2022
Dev: Megusta GamePub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.
Why similar: Souls-like 50.2%, Action RPG 22.9%, RPG 13.2%, Action 6%, Adventure 4.5%
- #26 The First Berserker: Khazan
77% matchVery Positive85% of 30,871 reviews2025
Dev: NeoplePub: NEXON
Windows
Median: 27.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 43.1%, Action RPG 16.7%, Third Person 11.7%, RPG 8.4%, Dark 7.8%
- #27 Animus - Stand Alone
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2019
Dev: TENBIRDS
Windows
ANIMUS is an Action RPG that calls upon you to bring an end to a dying world. Button mashing will get you killed. Keep a keen eye on your stamina as you block, dodge, and strike down your enemies.
Why similar: Action RPG 19%, Souls-like 15.2%, Third Person 13.1%, Dark 12.6%, RPG 12.1%
- #28 Voidborn
78% matchVery Positive82% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: Xekvera
Windows
Slay demons and demigods in this fast-paced roguelite FPS. Create devastating weapon builds as you journey through massive dark fantasy environments on your quest to avenge god. Challenge the demigods, face inevitable death, and rise stronger with every rebirth.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34%, Character Customization 31.3%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 11.4%, Singleplayer 5%
- #29 Ascend: Reborn
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 859 reviews2022
Dev: Outer Heaven
Windows
Ascend Reborn is an old-school, 3rd person action RPG. Wage war as a brutal Caos warrior on your journey to Ascension. The reign of the Titans has come to an end. The New Gods have risen to claim ultimate power and need a champion. Will you rise to the challenge?
Why similar: Souls-like 37%, Action RPG 18%, Character Customization 12.6%, Third Person 10.8%, RPG 8.8%
- #30 The Unfallens: Awakening
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 181 reviews2023
Dev: Floatonic Studio
Windows
Returning from exile underground, a shattered world awaits you. The civilization of Unfallens lies in ruins. The ruthless guardian waits to attack. Journey through remains. Awaken your true power. Reclaim what was lost. Experience challenging action boss battles in this compact, high-quality game.
Why similar: Souls-like 48.1%, Action RPG 18%, Third Person 15.1%, Action 4.6%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #31 ENCHAIN
76% matchVery Positive97% of 89 reviews2026
Dev: mattlawrdev
Windows
Grapple, throw, and break your fellow undead in this bone-smashing exploration movement shooter. Challenge the afterlife, collect secret artifacts, and uncover the deprived depths as you clamber out of a hopeless abyss.
Why similar: Souls-like 61.7%, Shooter 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 6.9%
- #32 Shards of the Banished
76% matchVery Positive82% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: GreenBeamStudio
Windows
Shards of the Banished is a dark fantasy action-RPG set in a cursed medieval world. A fallen king, a cursed queen, and a power-hungry usurper have plunged the land into ruin. As the exiled heir, you must rise, face powerful foes, and reclaim what is rightfully yours.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.8%, Action RPG 14.7%, RPG 14.6%, Violent 10.2%, Action 8%
- #33 Enotria: The Last Song
75% matchMixed69% of 2,641 reviews2024
Dev: Jyamma Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 36.7%, Violent 15.6%, Action RPG 12.6%, Third Person 9.5%, RPG 9.3%
- #34 DARK SOULS™ III
74% matchVery Positive94% of 436,798 reviews2016
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 45.2 hrsMean: 108.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!
Why similar: Souls-like 49.1%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Action RPG 8.4%, RPG 8.3%, Third Person 8%
- #35 I Shall Remain
77% matchMixed66% of 163 reviews2015
Dev: Scorpius Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
An Action RPG at its core, I Shall Remain combines role-playing elements with survival and strategic aspects, and creates a blend never before seen. Through complex, real-time character progression and RPG system, over a hundred abilities to learn and upgrade, dozens of weapons and enhancers, thousands of Infected, over twenty mutations,...
Why similar: RPG 21.9%, Loot 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Action RPG 12%, Action 10%
- #36 Soulslinger: Envoy of Death
73% matchMixed65% of 666 reviews2025
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Action Roguelike 31.9%, Shooter 20.4%, Fantasy 16.1%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Action 12.1%
- #37 Crimson Oath
71% matchVery Positive84% of 712 reviews2026
Dev: Parry Frames Team
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 48.1%, Third Person 12.6%, Violent 7.3%, Fantasy 7.2%, Action RPG 6.9%
- #38 Weird RPG
72% matchVery Positive92% of 4,227 reviews2022
Dev: yuzhen
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
"Weird RPG" is a highly difficult and fast-paced action RPG game focusing on boss battle,
Why similar: Souls-like 34.4%, Action RPG 21.6%, RPG 15.4%, Loot 10.7%, Action 7%
- #39 Codex Lost
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 73 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 40.8%, Action RPG 17.5%, Third Person 13.7%, RPG 9.8%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #40 Eternal Step
75% matchMixed64% of 75 reviews2015
Dev: Once More With GustoPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.
Why similar: RPG 25.2%, Loot 21.3%, Action RPG 14.9%, Action 9%, Adventure 8.6%
- #41 INSOMNIA: The Ark
74% matchMixed59% of 1,262 reviews2018
Dev: Mono StudioPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
INSOMNIA is a dieselpunk sci-fi RPG about the slowly degrading remnants of human society attempting to survive on an abandoned space metropolis. Develop your character, explore lovingly handcrafted locations, interact with peculiar NPCs and factions and try to stay alive in this brutal world.
Why similar: Sci-fi 15.6%, Action RPG 13.7%, Character Customization 13.3%, RPG 12.5%, Third Person 11.4%
- #42 Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
73% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Giant Space Monster
Windows
A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.
Why similar: Violent 21%, RPG 19.8%, Action RPG 14%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #43 GUILT: The Deathless
71% matchVery Positive82% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: Outer Brain Studios
Windows
Slash your way through dark, ever-changing lands in this new blend of roguelike and shared-world adventure. Create your adventurer and undertake a perilous journey where all players’ choices alter the twisted landscape. Will you beg for forgiveness?
Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Loot 21.8%, Action RPG 14.4%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Character Customization 8.7%
- #44 Soulblight
73% matchMostly Negative37% of 194 reviews2018
Dev: My Next GamesPub: Movie Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Soulblight is a dark, unforgiving, top-down action roguelike luring you to cross the thin line between good and evil. Embrace your flaws to survive a journey through an unforgiving Sanctuary. Gluttony, Lust, Cannibalism - how far are you willing to go?
Why similar: RPG 24.6%, Action RPG 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Action 12.6%, Dark 12.4%
- #45 Godfall Ultimate Edition
70% matchMixed63% of 2,522 reviews2022
Dev: Counterplay Games IncPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Aperion is on the precipice of ruin. You are the last of the Valorian knights, god-like warriors able to equip Valorplates, legendary armor sets that transform wielders into unstoppable masters of melee combat. Ascend in Godfall, the first-of-its-kind, looter-slasher, melee action-RPG.
Why similar: Action RPG 26.8%, Third Person 18.1%, RPG 15.7%, Loot 15%, Action 9.5%
- #46 GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,132 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.4%, Violent 28.9%, Atmospheric 22.1%, Action 9.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #47 SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption
71% matchMixed65% of 1,035 reviews2018
Dev: DARK STARPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption is a boss battler action-RPG. Face eight abhorrent bosses, the first seven each based on one of the sins. Before each epic clash, you must sacrifice a stat and level down to enter combat. Each fight will be tougher than the last as you wage war against sin itself.
Why similar: Souls-like 40.7%, Action RPG 16.7%, Third Person 12.1%, RPG 9.2%, Dark 7.3%
- #48 Breath of Life
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 93 reviews2026
Dev: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Breath of Life - a dark third-person action RPG. You are an Incarnation, born from the Void to tread where the dead cannot rest. Each portal is a step toward the artifact "Breath of Life" and a step deeper into the abyss.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.4%, Loot 17.3%, Action RPG 12.3%, Character Customization 11%, Third Person 9.8%
- #49 DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
69% matchVery Positive84% of 129,814 reviews2015
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 40.7 hrsMean: 81.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.
Why similar: Souls-like 49.4%, RPG 9.3%, Action RPG 8.4%, Third Person 8%, Character Customization 7.1%
- #50 Immortal Hunters
68% matchMixed65% of 136 reviews2025
Dev: Admiral GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
God is dead, killed by a mighty Church that conquered the world with his power. Now, it faces the Apocalypse. Experience it in an RPG beat 'em up as one of its Immortal Hunters. Defy fate, expose the lies of the Cardinals, and find a reborn God before the Khemrids destroy humanity.
Why similar: Violent 30.8%, RPG 20.4%, Dark 13%, Fantasy 11.1%, Action 10.1%
- #51 Exanima
69% matchVery Positive80% of 13,665 reviews2015
Dev: Bare Mettle Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.
Why similar: Souls-like 31%, RPG 22.9%, Character Customization 12.7%, Atmospheric 8%, Adventure 7.1%
- #52 Heretical
67% matchVery Positive85% of 988 reviews2024
Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.7%, Loot 18.6%, Action RPG 16.6%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, RPG 7.1%
- #53 Shattered - Tale of the Forgotten King
69% matchMixed67% of 774 reviews2021
Dev: Redlock Studio
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The old world is gone, lost with the disappearance of the King. Reforge reality in this dark action RPG through skill-based combat, innovative open-world platforming and the testimonies of survivors… some more trustworthy than others. Are you ready, Wanderer?
Why similar: RPG 20.6%, Action RPG 15.4%, Third Person 13.3%, Dark 12.8%, Action 11.8%
- #54 Gravebound
65% matchVery Positive92% of 159 reviews2025
Dev: Atomic Game LabsPub: Student Game Developer Association
Windows
Survive as long as you can through the waves of magic guardians, level up to heighten your own magical abilities, and unlock game changing weapon upgrades and new arenas as you explore Dark Willow Crypt! Will you escape, or are you bound for the grave...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Action 21.1%, Fantasy 20.5%, Shooter 17.3%, Adventure 12.4%
- #55 OUTRIDERS
67% matchMixed67% of 61,162 reviews2021
Dev: People Can FlyPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 26.2 hrsMean: 51.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.1%, Loot 15.1%, RPG 11.6%, Violent 8.4%, Sci-fi 5.9%
- #56 Chronos: Before the Ashes
68% matchMixed64% of 876 reviews2020
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 58.6%, RPG 14.1%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 8%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #57 Inner Chains
70% matchMixed48% of 600 reviews2017
Dev: Telepaths TreePub: IMGN.PRO
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An FPS horror game set in a surreal, dark and deadly biomechanical world never seen before. Humankind is just a small part of a hostile universe. Want to survive? Discover its secrets.
Why similar: Dark 26.8%, Shooter 16.7%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Action 11.6%
- #58 DEADBOLT
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,597 reviews2016
Dev: Hopoo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 48.9%, Violent 15.1%, Shooter 8.4%, Action 8.1%, Atmospheric 6.4%
- #59 Pale Coins
63% matchVery Positive94% of 299 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas Irzl
Windows
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.5%, Loot 20.8%, Action RPG 15%, Character Customization 10.8%, RPG 8.7%