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 24.7%, Souls-like 23.4%, Action RPG 14.3%, Third Person 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar blend of high-octane, spectacle-heavy hack-and-slash combat and a stylish, futuristic aesthetic.

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 26.3%, Action RPG 24.1%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, RPG 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity action-RPG that features intense, skill-based combat and challenging boss encounters similar to the souls-like elements in the seed.

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 28.8%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action RPG 17.6%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Third Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-RPG that captures a similar dark fantasy atmosphere and challenging melee combat.

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 51.3%, JRPG 15.8%, RPG 15.5%, Action 5.2%, Spectacle fighter 4.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for fluid, anime-inspired action-RPG combat with a deep, atmospheric narrative.

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 21.1%, Action RPG 19.6%, Souls-like 12.8%, RPG 10.9%, Third Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a complex, job-based combat system that rewards aggressive play and precise timing.

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 24.8%, Action RPG 24%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, RPG 9%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features epic-scale cinematic combat and a dark fantasy world that mirrors the grand scope of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 55.3%, Action 15.7%, Third Person 11%, Spectacle fighter 8.2% ★, Character Action Game 6.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: Provides the definitive high-speed, combo-driven hack-and-slash experience that heavily influenced the combat style of the seed game.

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 27.7%, Action RPG 18.3%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Third Person 9.8%, Exploration 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A character-action game that emphasizes fluid, dual-character hack-and-slash combat and challenging encounters.

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 22.2%, Action RPG 16.7%, RPG 9.8%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a distinct anime aesthetic with fast-paced, ability-driven action-RPG combat.

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 22%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action RPG 17.6%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, RPG 7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a vibrant aesthetic that balances exploration with souls-like combat mechanics.

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 56.9%, Action 12.7%, Third Person 9.7%, Spectacle fighter 9.2% ★, Character Action Game 4.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Delivers incredibly fast-paced, stylish swordplay and high-energy boss battles that feel right at home with the seed's gameplay.

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

Why similar: JRPG 28.3%, RPG 22.8%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action RPG 15%, Action 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with a strong anime aesthetic and fast-paced, real-time combat systems.

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 31.8%, JRPG 20.1%, Action RPG 17.3%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Third Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled souls-like that offers deep character customization and fast-paced action-RPG mechanics.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 29.8%, Action RPG 17.1%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, RPG 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric world-building and souls-like combat, emphasizing exploration and discovery.

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 28.3%, Action RPG 19.5%, RPG 11%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, atmospheric souls-like that focuses on exploration and high-stakes combat.

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 27.2%, Action RPG 17%, Third Person 10.5%, RPG 10.3%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like that features unique, aggressive combat mechanics set in an atmospheric, alternate-history world.

Step into Aincrad, a world of beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat by building synergy with your partner, leveling up, and unlocking special abilities to expand your horizons.

Why similar: JRPG 19.4%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Souls-like 18%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-inspired action-RPG that incorporates souls-like combat elements in a fantasy setting.

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 34.5%, Souls-like 26.1%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, RPG 8.6%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends hack-and-slash combat with souls-like exploration and intricate boss design.

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 21.6%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Action RPG 10.4%, Exploration 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that prioritizes responsive, skill-based combat and environmental exploration.

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 39%, Action RPG 23.5%, RPG 8.3%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-RPG that emphasizes high-speed, technical combat and a futuristic setting.

Explore the anime-style open world of the Continent of Orbis, brought to life with Unreal Engine 5! Recruit unique companions, unleash spectacular Status Ailment tag-team action, and embark on an epic journey to save the world from the threat of a Dragon reawakened after 60 years.

Why similar: Action RPG 18.7%, JRPG 18.1%, RPG 13.3%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features open-world exploration and action-RPG combat with a distinct anime visual style.

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 33.7%, Action RPG 29.9%, Hack and Slash 26.8%, Action 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-RPG that captures the anime-souls-like aesthetic with fast, combo-heavy combat.

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 24.8%, Action RPG 17.1%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, RPG 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on souls-like combat mechanics and character progression.

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 38.9%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, RPG 13.8%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 8.6%

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

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 31.4%, Souls-like 21.6%, RPG 16.3%, Third Person 11.6%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-RPG that features deep, skill-based swordplay and historical-fantasy elements.

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 21.7%, Action RPG 17.1%, Souls-like 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that leans heavily into hack-and-slash combat and anime-inspired character design.

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 26.9%, Action RPG 23.3%, RPG 10.1%, Souls-like 9.5%, Third Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, flashy action-RPG combat that mirrors the high-energy style of the seed game.

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 23.1%, Action RPG 21%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Exploration 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG with souls-like mechanics and a focus on 3D exploration.

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 29.9%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Souls-like 10.2%, Third Person 9.5%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that emphasizes third-person exploration and tactical combat encounters.

Shatter the shackles of time as you jump, swing, and slash through a fantastic world in this love letter to classic 3D action platformers. Zirian, accompanied by his mechanical Cuckoo, must save his sister from a mysterious Clock Tower that has plunged the land into eternal night.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.6%, Souls-like 25.3%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Exploration 8.4%, Third Person 7.4%

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 32.2%, JRPG 22.5%, Action RPG 21.3%, RPG 14.2%, Action 9.2%

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 19.7%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action RPG 15.8%, Action-Adventure 9%, RPG 7.9%

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 24%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Action RPG 11.2%, RPG 10.1%, Hack and Slash 7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game featuring souls-like combat and multiple narrative endings.

Pragmata is a unique, sci-fi action-adventure game from Capcom. Follow Hugh, a member of an ill-fated investigation team, and Diana, a young android, as they navigate a lunar facility taken over by rogue AI in search of a way to Earth.

Why similar: Futuristic 20.4%, Sci-fi 17.2%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Action 13.5%, Third Person 12%

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 24.2%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action RPG 16.5%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, RPG 7.3%

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 27.1%, Action RPG 15.5%, Third Person 11.2%, RPG 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

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

Why similar: Action RPG 26.7%, Souls-like 24.2%, RPG 16.4%, Hack and Slash 8.7%, Action 8.5%

Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.5%, Action RPG 21%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, RPG 8.2%, Third Person 6.4%

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 21.9%, Action RPG 16.2%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, RPG 7.9%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 24.4%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action RPG 17%, JRPG 12.1%, RPG 9.4%

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 22.9%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Action RPG 18.9%, RPG 9.3%, JRPG 9.1%

A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.9%, Souls-like 18.8%, Action RPG 14%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, RPG 7.7%

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 22.8%, Action RPG 19.4%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, RPG 9.2%, Third Person 8.3%

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 19.9%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action RPG 15.8%, Action-Adventure 9%, RPG 7.7%

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 26.1%, Souls-like 25.1%, Action RPG 16.8%, RPG 12.8%, Action 7.9%

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 27%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Third Person 7.8%, Action RPG 6.8%

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 20.2%, RPG 18.5%, Action RPG 14.7%, Hack and Slash 13%, Action 9.9%

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 22.4%, Action RPG 15.1%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, RPG 8.9%, Futuristic 7.8%

Everything is in your hands now… Defeat the Supreme Commander and free your people from oppression.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.9%, Souls-like 22.7%, Action RPG 19.2%, Action-Adventure 12%, Action 9.8%

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 21.8%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action RPG 20.1%, RPG 12.2%, Action 6.9%

Anima The Nameless Chronicles is a third person action RPG that tells the story of a man without name, an immortal being cursed to walk the world until the end of time. When a shadow of his past rises again in his path, he will be forced to take part in a conflict in which the very existence is in question. But...

Why similar: JRPG 20.2%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Souls-like 15.8%, Action RPG 13.2%, RPG 8.1%

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 44.3%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 11%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Souls-like 8.9%

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 20.4%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action RPG 15.6%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, RPG 8.4%

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 27.2%, JRPG 21.3%, Action RPG 20.5%, RPG 15%, Action 9.6%

Kijutsu Rider is a fast paced third person hack and slash anime styled action game where you play as one of five unstoppable heroes, carve your way through waves of monstrous enemies, take down the black cross conglomerate and save the world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.8%, Superhero 20.5% ★, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Third Person 8.4%, Futuristic 7.3%

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: Action RPG 25.1%, Third Person 14.9%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, RPG 12.3%, Exploration 9.7%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.2%, Action RPG 15.9%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, RPG 9.5%, Third Person 7.7%

FRACTALS OF DESTINY features new gameplay called Hybrid RPG, great visuals and epic story delivered by superhero female protagonist with unique combat style while exploring beautiful planets.

Why similar: Action RPG 28.7%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, RPG 9.6%, Futuristic 8.5%

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 36.3%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Third Person 14.7%, Fantasy 9.3%, Action 8.3%

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 31.9%, Action RPG 23.6%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, RPG 12.6%, Action 7.7%