Games Like Lies of P

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 41.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Action RPG 8.7%, Third Person 7.4%, Difficult 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its alternate-history Paris, automaton enemies, and methodical dodge-and-parry soulslike combat make it the closest tonal and structural match to Lies of P.

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 45.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Difficult 8.2%, Action RPG 7.9%, Gothic 7.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: It shares Lies of P's fast, deflection-friendly combat tempo, plague-dark atmosphere, and emphasis on aggressive boss encounters.

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 60%, Difficult 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%, Third Person 5.2%, Action 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: If Lies of P's perfect guards were your favorite part, Sekiro is the strongest next step thanks to its razor-sharp deflect system and duel-focused boss design.

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 53.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Difficult 8.1%, Action RPG 5.3%, Third Person 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its gothic world, weighty melee combat, and tightly designed boss fights are a major blueprint for the feel that Lies of P refines.

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 55%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Difficult 7.6%, Action RPG 7.6%, Third Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Even with its open world, it preserves the same careful stamina-based combat, build experimentation, and high-stakes boss learning that Lies of P fans tend to love.

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 50.1%, Action RPG 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Story Rich 5.2%, RPG 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic, difficult action and standout boss fights make it a strong fit for players who want another polished, demanding single-player melee adventure.

A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Action RPG 11%, Difficult 9%, Violent 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like Lies of P, it builds much of its combat around well-timed deflections, relentless pressure, and a steady run of challenging bosses.

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 44.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Action RPG 9%, Difficult 8.2%, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This soulslike leans hard on timed parries, aggressive melee, and distinct masks/builds, giving it a combat rhythm that feels close to Lies of P.

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 47.2%, Action RPG 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Difficult 9%, Third Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers punishing, stylish melee combat and boss-centered progression that should click with anyone who liked Lies of P's intensity and polish.

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 48.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Action RPG 12.1%, Story Rich 5.9%, Exploration 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This modern soulslike offers weighty combat, intricate level design, and a dark, oppressive world that scratches a very similar itch.

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 48.3%, Action RPG 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Difficult 7.3%, Third Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its dark supernatural setting, fast melee combat, and modern soulslike structure make it a natural follow-up for Lies of P fans.

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 58.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Difficult 6%, Action RPG 5.9%, Violent 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its compact structure, punishing encounters, and moody atmosphere capture the same tense, deliberate soulslike appeal in a smaller package.

Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.

Why similar: Souls-like 54.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Difficult 6.7%, Dark 5.6%, Action RPG 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the slower, more methodical side of the formula that helped shape Lies of P's exploration, danger, and environmental storytelling.

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 77.3%, Difficult 4.6%, RPG 4%, Violent 3.8%, Third Person 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its deliberate combat, directional defense, and deep gear customization echo Lies of P's mechanical precision while adding a grim sci-fi twist.

Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.

Why similar: Souls-like 53.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Difficult 10.1%, RPG 5.6%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is more loot-heavy, but its demanding melee systems, weapon mastery, and relentless bosses make it a great fit for skilled Lies of P players.

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 55.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Difficult 7.6%, Action RPG 5.6%, Third Person 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its deliberate pacing, build freedom, and bleak atmosphere still make it a worthwhile match for players chasing more classic soulslike depth.

Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.

Why similar: Souls-like 51.9%, Action RPG 14.1%, Third Person 7.1%, Story Rich 6.6%, Exploration 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a lighter and more approachable pick, but its third-person exploration, dodge-based combat, and story focus overlap nicely with Lies of P.

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 77.4%, Difficult 5.1%, Third Person 4.7%, RPG 3%, Action 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its heavy, methodical combat and hostile machine-filled world mirror Lies of P's fascination with mechanical horror and pattern-based fighting.

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 54.1%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dark 6.2%, Third Person 6.1%, Exploration 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its strange decaying world and high-risk melee combat make it an interesting recommendation for players who value atmosphere and discovery over polish.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 54.2%, Action RPG 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Third Person 5.5%, Dark 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its understated world, stamina-based melee, and lonely sense of journey make it a strong pick if you want a gentler but still recognizable soulslike mood.

Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.

Why similar: Souls-like 67%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Difficult 6.5%, Action RPG 5.5%, Third Person 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its mission-based structure is different, but the demanding combat depth and constant boss pressure line up well with Lies of P's challenge.

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 59.1%, Action RPG 10.9%, Difficult 7%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, Third Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a more anime-styled take on the formula, but it still offers strong story focus, build variety, and satisfying soulslike progression.

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 69.3%, Dark 8.5%, Third Person 6.5%, RPG 4.6%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Though it mixes in firearms, its checkpoint loop, difficult bosses, and exploration-heavy progression make it feel like a fresh spin on familiar soulslike principles.

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 46.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Action RPG 10.6%, Difficult 6.9%, Story Rich 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This dark, linear action RPG sticks closely to the soulslike template with grim storytelling, stamina management, and punishing melee encounters.

Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.9%, Action RPG 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Third Person 8.2%, Dark 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is more loot-driven and aggressive, but the tough boss fights, build crafting, and melee intensity still make it a solid crossover pick.

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 57.7%, Action RPG 9.8%, Dark 6.7%, Third Person 6.2%, Difficult 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It trades Belle Époque horror for cosmic sci-fi, but its heavy combat, exploration, and oppressive atmosphere align well with Lies of P's darker side.

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 38.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Story Rich 13.7%, Action RPG 10.3%, Exploration 7%

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

Why similar: Souls-like 59.7%, Third Person 11.1%, Story Rich 6.7%, Action 4.9%, Exploration 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Fallen Order but broader and smoother, it offers story-rich, parry-heavy combat and rewarding exploration that should appeal to Lies of P players.

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 41.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Action RPG 8%, Third Person 8%, Story Rich 5.2%

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 60.8%, Third Person 11.5%, Story Rich 7.4%, Exploration 6.1%, RPG 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It adapts the soulslike checkpoint, shortcut, and parry formula into a cinematic single-player adventure with satisfying melee combat.

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 37.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Action RPG 10.2%, Difficult 7.3%, Dark 6.7%

ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design.

Why similar: Souls-like 64.2%, Action RPG 8.2%, Third Person 6.8%, Dark 5.2%, Violent 4.2%

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 47.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Action RPG 8.3%, Difficult 6.3%, Third Person 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is an older and slower take on the genre, but its heavy melee combat and dark fantasy tone still make it a reasonable back-catalog option for Lies of P fans.

An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.

Why similar: Souls-like 64.1%, Action RPG 14.4%, RPG 6.1%, Action 5.6%, Dark Fantasy 2.8%

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 74%, Action 6.8%, RPG 5.7%, 3D 4%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: This straightforward action RPG offers measured melee combat, boss encounters, and a soulslike progression loop without too many complications.

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 41.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Action RPG 10.3%, Difficult 8.2%, Third Person 6.6%

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 49.3%, Action RPG 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Difficult 7.9%, Story Rich 5.5%

A new action game based on the concept of the ARMORED CORE series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development.

Why similar: Souls-like 61.7%, Third Person 12.8%, Difficult 10.6%, Action 5.2%, 3D 4%

Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."

Why similar: Souls-like 41.4%, Action RPG 20.3%, Third Person 10.4%, RPG 6.7%, Violent 4.7%

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is a satirical action-adventure, brought to life by a twisted and wicked tale. Featuring hard but fair combat, *full character customization, unique battle armor and engaging narrative mechanics rich in lore, Nostalgaia plunges you into almost certain death at every turn.

Why similar: Souls-like 53.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Action RPG 9.4%, Third Person 7.8%, RPG 3.9%

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Souls-like 70.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Difficult 6.1%, Action RPG 3.3%, Dark 2.5%

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 52.1%, Steampunk 13.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Action RPG 7.9%, RPG 3.5%

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 46.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Action RPG 9.7%, Difficult 8.9%, Dark 6.2%

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 37.3%, Action RPG 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Gothic 7.9% ★, Difficult 7.5%

In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

Why similar: Souls-like 45.7%, Action RPG 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Difficult 8.5%, Third Person 6.8%

Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.

Why similar: Souls-like 57.9%, Action RPG 15.9%, Exploration 6.9%, Multiple Endings 5.5%, RPG 4.7%

Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

Why similar: Souls-like 50.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Gothic 14.1% ★, Violent 6.9%, Difficult 6.1%

In a vibrant undersea kingdom on the verge of collapse, a hermit crab embarks on a treasure hunt to buy back his repossessed shell. The second game from AGGRO CRAB.

Why similar: Souls-like 73%, Action RPG 7%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, Third Person 4.3%, Story Rich 2.3%

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 55.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Action RPG 10.1%, Exploration 4.8%, Action 3.7%

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: Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Action RPG 18.1%, Third Person 14.9%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Story Rich 8.1%

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 77.5%, Violent 7.4%, RPG 5.8%, Action 5.4%, Adventure 3.8%

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 68.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Action RPG 5%, Difficult 4.2%, RPG 3.4%

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 57.8%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, Action RPG 9.9%, Exploration 4.9%, RPG 4.4%

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 45.7%, Gothic 12.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Difficult 9.3%, Third Person 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 43.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Action RPG 11.6%, Third Person 8%, Story Rich 4.5%

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Souls-like 52.6%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Difficult 6.7%, Action RPG 6.1%, Dark 5.2%

DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play.

Why similar: Souls-like 89.2%, Dark Fantasy 4.9%, Difficult 3.1%, RPG 1.5%, Action 1.4%

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 27%, Action RPG 15.2%, Third Person 12%, Exploration 7.5%, Choices Matter 7.3%

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: Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Action RPG 12.3%, Difficult 10%, Third Person 9.2%, Dark 9.1%

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Souls-like 50%, Difficult 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Action RPG 10%, Multiple Endings 4.9%