Games Like Lost Soul Aside™

Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.7%, Souls-like 22.6%, Action RPG 13.9%, Third Person 7.5%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the high-speed action and anime-inspired aesthetic while incorporating challenging souls-like combat mechanics.

An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.

Why similar: JRPG 25.1%, Action RPG 23.7%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, RPG 9.2%, Third Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar scale of cinematic, high-octane action combat combined with a deep, story-driven RPG experience.

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 25.9%, Action RPG 24.1%, RPG 10.3%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: This modern action-RPG delivers intense, skill-based combat against mythical foes in a visually stunning 3D environment.

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 59.1%, Action 16.6%, Third Person 11.8%, Spectacle fighter 8.8% ★, Adventure 3%

Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard for stylish hack-and-slash games, it provides the same level of fluid, combo-heavy combat found in Lost Soul Aside.

NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 52.1%, RPG 15.9%, JRPG 15.9%, Action 5.2%, Spectacle fighter 4.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the blend of fast-paced action-RPG gameplay with a melancholic, sci-fi anime atmosphere.

Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.

Why similar: JRPG 22.4%, Action RPG 17.1%, RPG 10.1%, Hack and Slash 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a unique anime aesthetic with fast-paced action-RPG mechanics and supernatural abilities.

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.9%, Action RPG 19%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Third Person 10.2%, Exploration 8%

Why You'll Like It: This spectacle-fighter captures the dark, character-action feel with a focus on fluid, multi-weapon combat.

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 59.6%, Action 13.1%, Third Person 10.1%, Spectacle fighter 9.8% ★, Sci-fi 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides an adrenaline-fueled experience focused on high-speed swordplay and spectacle-driven combat.

Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.3%, Action RPG 16.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, RPG 9.7%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a cinematic, third-person action-adventure experience with deep RPG progression and visceral combat.

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: JRPG 21%, Action RPG 19.8%, Souls-like 12.4%, RPG 11.1%, Third Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on action-RPG combat with deep customization and a fast-paced, aggressive playstyle.

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 46.2%, Action RPG 17.8%, Third Person 8.6%, Exploration 6.7%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This polished souls-like features tight, responsive combat and a dark, atmospheric world that rewards exploration.

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 30.7%, JRPG 20%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, RPG 15.6%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep, complex combat systems and a dark, supernatural setting that will appeal to fans of souls-like action-RPGs.

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 21.6%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action RPG 17.6%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a blend of exploration, souls-like combat, and a rich, story-driven world.

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 52.2%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Action 10.1%, Third Person 9.9%, RPG 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on precise, fast-paced parrying and aggressive combat makes it a perfect match for players seeking a challenge.

In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.7%, Action RPG 23.9%, RPG 8.6%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides an anime-inspired souls-like experience with a strong focus on character movement and combat precision.

300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!

Why similar: JRPG 31.7%, Action RPG 21.2%, RPG 13.1%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, Third Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This JRPG features high-quality, action-oriented combat and a vibrant world that aligns well with the genre roots of the seed game.

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 28.1%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action RPG 17.6%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Third Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: This souls-like action-RPG features a dark, atmospheric setting and intense hack-and-slash combat mechanics.

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: Action RPG 30%, Souls-like 19%, RPG 16%, Third Person 11%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines open-world exploration with fluid, stance-based swordplay that feels both tactical and fast.

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 23.9%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action RPG 16.6%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, RPG 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers brutal, high-stakes hack-and-slash combat within a dark, stylized fantasy world.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.

Why similar: Action RPG 31.7%, RPG 18.4%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Fantasy 10.7%, Third Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a vast, open-world action-RPG experience with a strong emphasis on exploration and dynamic combat encounters.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Action RPG 17.1%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, RPG 8.7%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This exploration-focused souls-like provides a minimalist yet atmospheric world that rewards careful combat.

Stray Blade is an action-adventure where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.8%, Souls-like 21.1%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Action RPG 10.3%, Exploration 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a combat-focused action-adventure loop with an emphasis on exploration and reactive gameplay.

A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action RPG 17.1%, Souls-like 13.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, RPG 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a character-driven action-RPG experience with a focus on fluid movement and diverse combat styles.

LOST EPIC is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG about a war between gods and humanity. The player becomes the deity-defying knight, God Slayer, and explores the world known as Sanctum to bring the Pantheon of Six to their knees.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.5%, Action RPG 29.8%, Hack and Slash 27.1%, Action 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a fast-paced 2D action-RPG that incorporates souls-like mechanics and fluid, combo-based combat.

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

Why You'll Like It: It provides a mysterious, atmospheric action-adventure experience with a focus on exploration and third-person combat.

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 22.7%, Action RPG 19.3%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, RPG 9.3%, Third Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes exploration and lore-rich world-building alongside action-RPG combat mechanics.

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 55.8%, Action 15.4%, Spectacle fighter 8.8% ★, Third Person 8%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential stylish action game that rewards players for mastering complex, high-speed combat maneuvers.

Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.7%, Action RPG 17.5%, Third Person 10.8%, RPG 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: This souls-like action game features a unique atmospheric setting and a focus on precise, rhythmic combat.

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 31.5%, Action RPG 21.6%, JRPG 21.4%, RPG 15.2%, Action 9.6%

Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.2%, Souls-like 24.8%, Action RPG 16.8%, RPG 13%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a striking hand-drawn aesthetic and fast-paced, skill-based combat mechanics.

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 31.5%, JRPG 20.1%, Action RPG 17.5%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This anime-styled souls-like RPG offers deep character customization and challenging combat encounters.

Solo Leveling, the webtoon with 14.3 billion views worldwide, is now an action RPG game! Help our hero grow from his humble E-Rank beginnings.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.7%, Action RPG 23.4%, RPG 10.3%, Souls-like 8.9%, Third Person 8.6%

This is a 3D ancient style fantasy, multi ending action role-playing game. As the third installment of the Ryukyu Hidden series and the Ryukyu Hidden Nine Absolute Reincarnation Chapter, the game is designed with the principle of promoting offense and hesitation to defeat in its combat system.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.6%, Action RPG 17.1%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, RPG 8.8%

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 27.8%, Action RPG 19.6%, RPG 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 7.3%

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 22.8%, Action RPG 21%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Exploration 6.8%

Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Souls-like 21.6%, Action RPG 16.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, RPG 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 38.2%, Action-Adventure 17%, RPG 14.2%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 8.7%

A 3D cyber-fantasy ARPG with metroidvania levels & multiple endings. Combat rewards aggression – hesitation means defeat. In a world where the Wheel of Reincarnation, corrupted by tainted energy, became an AI that merged flesh, souls, and machines to create new life, survivors reject this evolution.

Why similar: Souls-like 19.5%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action RPG 15.7%, Action-Adventure 9%, RPG 8%

Bygone Dreams is a high fantasy Action-Adventure set inside a surreal dream world. Face fantastical adversaries, solve puzzles, and fight your way through challenging bosses in your quest to save the world's matron deity and stop the nightmare consuming the dream.

Why similar: Action RPG 29.8%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Souls-like 10.1%, Third Person 9.5%, Adventure 8.1%

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 22.6%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Action RPG 18.9%, RPG 9.5%, JRPG 9.1%

The all-new Action-RPG, ONINAKI tells the story of one Watcher on a journey to protect Life, after Death.

Why similar: JRPG 28.2%, RPG 22.8%, Hack and Slash 22%, Action RPG 15%, Action 12%

"Weird RPG" is a highly difficult and fast-paced action RPG game focusing on boss battle,

Why similar: Action RPG 26.7%, Souls-like 23.9%, RPG 16.6%, Hack and Slash 8.7%, Action 8.4%

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 19.9%, RPG 18.7%, Action RPG 14.7%, Hack and Slash 13%, Action 9.8%

A challenging adventure game with RPG-elements. Be a bug, fight other critters with swords and magic, collect powerful items such as pencils and teaspoons, meet cool characters, and up your fashion game on a journey to brew a special tea!

Why similar: Souls-like 20.1%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action RPG 15.6%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, RPG 8.6%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 24.1%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action RPG 16.9%, JRPG 12.1%, RPG 9.7%

Bash through gangs of hostile robots and corrupt bosses in this stylish & punchy Action-RPG. As Zoe, a scrappy agile hero, you’ll search for your past while fighting for the future.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.1%, Action RPG 15%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, RPG 9%, Futuristic 7.8%

HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

Why similar: Souls-like 21.5%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action RPG 20%, RPG 12.4%, Action 6.8%

Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.

Why similar: Souls-like 19.6%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action RPG 15.7%, Action-Adventure 9%, RPG 7.7%

ECHOES of YI: SAMSARA is a dark martial arts action game infused with traditional Chinese culture. Players embody the Sword Saint's first disciple, battling fierce enemies and unraveling the mystery beneath the Jianmu Tree. Will you face the challenges or go with the flow? The choice is yours.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.5%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Action RPG 11.2%, RPG 10.3%, Hack and Slash 7%

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: Hack and Slash 31.8%, Action RPG 23.5%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, RPG 12.7%, Action 7.6%

Bygone Dreams: Prophecy is a free prologue for a high fantasy Action-Adventure game set inside a surreal dream world. Face fantastical adversaries, solve puzzles, and fight your way through challenging bosses in your quest to save the world's matron deity and stop the nightmare consuming the dream.

Why similar: Action RPG 22.9%, RPG 14.4%, Souls-like 14%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Action 8.6%

Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.4%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Souls-like 8.8%

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: Hack and Slash 34.4%, Souls-like 25.8%, Action-Adventure 9%, RPG 8.8%, Action 6.8%

Strayed Lights is a colourful action-adventure featuring epic boss fights and a unique parry-based combat system. Shift between colours to repel attacks and strike back. Explore a dreamlike world as you restore your light that was torn by shadows.

Why similar: Souls-like 36%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Third Person 14.8%, Fantasy 9.5%, Action 8.2%

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 46.7%, Action 14.1%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Adventure 9%, 3D 5.8%

Long ago, Ragnarok—the End Times—loomed upon the realms. The All-Father Odin, with the last of his strength, created an emissary of redemption, Valkyrie; her sole task being the salvation of a doomed world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.5%, JRPG 20.9%, Action RPG 20.3%, RPG 15.3%, Action 9.6%

Join Kim Rip, a Royal Guard whose humanity is gradually slipping away, on a thrilling 2.5D action-adventure platforming journey in 'The Devil Within: Satgat'. Uncover the mysteries of a desolate realm as you engage in stylish battles against formidable foes.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.3%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Exploration 10.8%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 8.8%

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 23%, Action RPG 18.2%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, RPG 9.6%, Third Person 8.2%

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 24.3%, Action RPG 18.5%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Third Person 9.1%, RPG 9%

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 18.3%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action RPG 14.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, RPG 7.4%