Games Like Morbid: The Seven Acolytes

Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.4%, Lovecraftian 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Gore 6.7%, Female Protagonist 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel evolves the isometric combat of the original into a more fluid 3D action experience while maintaining the gruesome horror aesthetic.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Gore 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Violent 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same commitment to grotesque, religious-themed horror and challenging, deliberate combat in a dark fantasy world.

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 70.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, RPG 5.5%, Action RPG 3.9%, Gore 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Often considered the definitive 2D Souls-like, it perfectly captures the bleak atmosphere and intricate character-building found in Morbid.

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 48.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Gore 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Violent 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully blends gothic horror with pixel-art visuals and challenging combat, mirroring the dark tone of the seed game.

Discover the secrets of the estate, as you look for answers among the violent inhabitants. A strange and repelling madness took hold of the servants roaming the halls, and they will attack on sight, for their madness is one rooted in a deeper understanding of cosmic insignificance.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.5%, Lovecraftian 24.5%, RPG 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%, Dark Fantasy 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, Lovecraftian-inspired Souls-like that shares the same oppressive, gothic atmosphere and challenging combat encounters.

Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

Why similar: Souls-like 50%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, RPG 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art Souls-like that emphasizes exploration and survival within a dark, oppressive religious setting.

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 61.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, RPG 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Action RPG 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, challenging action-RPG that features massive bosses and a dark, interconnected world similar to the Souls-like experience.

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Souls-like 62.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Female Protagonist 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its dark, painterly art style and punishing combat mechanics provide a similarly grim and atmospheric experience.

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 53.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Action RPG 13.2%, Action 5%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique anatomical horror aesthetic and challenging combat mechanics that feel right at home with the seed game's vibe.

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Why similar: Souls-like 48.2%, Action RPG 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a dark, Lovecraftian-inspired narrative with tight, challenging combat and a sprawling, interconnected world.

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 54.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Action RPG 7.6%, Atmospheric 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a hauntingly beautiful dark fantasy world and challenging combat that rewards precision and pattern recognition.

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 41.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Action RPG 12.5%, Lovecraftian 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush focused action-RPG that captures the intense, high-stakes combat of the Souls-like genre with beautiful pixel art.

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 55.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Action RPG 6.6%, RPG 6.5%, Violent 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D Souls-like that focuses on a unique 'shell' mechanic, providing a slow, methodical, and atmospheric combat experience.

Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.9%, Action RPG 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic action-RPG that leans heavily into dark fantasy themes and challenging combat encounters.

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 48.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Action RPG 10.1%, Gore 6.3%, RPG 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, dark fantasy action-RPG that rewards aggressive play and precise timing in combat.

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 57%, RPG 9.9%, Action RPG 6.2%, Action 6.2%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric Souls-like that focuses on stamina management and strategic combat in a desolate, sci-fi setting.

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 41%, Lovecraftian 24.6%, Action RPG 8.3%, RPG 7.1%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi Souls-like that incorporates Lovecraftian horror elements and a sense of dread similar to the seed game.

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

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality, dark-fantasy Souls-like that offers polished combat and a deeply atmospheric, twisted world.

Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!

Why similar: Souls-like 38.3%, Action RPG 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, RPG 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action game with a dark, brutal world and challenging combat that emphasizes player skill.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 88.8%, Dark Fantasy 4.4%, RPG 3.4%, Action 2.4%, Indie 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: This isometric action-RPG features challenging, deliberate combat and a somber, lonely atmosphere similar to the seed game.

Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.8%, Souls-like 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Action RPG 9.5%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This roguelite features procedurally generated Lovecraftian horrors and intense, fast-paced action.

As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 45.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, RPG 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-RPG that features a dark, decaying world and challenging combat mechanics inspired by the Souls series.

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 41.1%, Action RPG 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, RPG 7.9%, Violent 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based Souls-like that emphasizes tactical combat and dark fantasy storytelling.

Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelite with RPG elements. Explore randomly generated levels based in Lovecraft's stories, fight cultists and all kinds of monsters from the Mythos, improve your gear, solve puzzles, and find clues and knowledge to defeat the Great Old Ones.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 63.6%, RPG 8.6%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A direct exploration of Lovecraftian themes with action-RPG elements and a focus on managing sanity and resources.

Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

Why similar: Souls-like 39.3%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Gore 9.6%, Violent 8%, Action RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic dark fantasy action game that pioneered many of the combat mechanics seen in modern Souls-likes.

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 48.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Action RPG 13.3%, RPG 8.9%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric Souls-like that provides a deep, challenging experience with multiple playable characters.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Action RPG 10.3%, Adventure 9.2%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action game with a haunting, atmospheric world and challenging combat that requires quick reflexes.

A Souls-Like Western full of Eldritch horrors. Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the darkness that lies beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that may just drive you to madness.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.3%, Lovecraftian 26.8%, Action RPG 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, RPG 6.5%

Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.2%, RPG 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Violent 13.2%, Action 10%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action game that embraces gore and dark fantasy themes with challenging, skill-based gameplay.

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Why similar: Souls-like 73.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Action 4.6%, Adventure 4.5%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, boss-focused game that captures the extreme difficulty and pixel-art aesthetic of the Souls-like genre.

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 39.1%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Gore 9.6%, Violent 8%

Join your fellow Marked Inquisitors in this online coop successor to award-winning 2016 Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary.

Why similar: Souls-like 48.7%, Action RPG 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, RPG 8.6%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel to Salt and Sanctuary, offering expanded combat mechanics and a darker, more focused world.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 45.6%, Action RPG 20%, RPG 15.1%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 4.8%

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 37.1%, RPG 16.8%, Action RPG 10.8%, Action 9.5%, Gore 6.9%

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 58.7%, RPG 10.1%, Gore 8.7%, Action 7.1%, Violent 6.7%

Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 35%, Gore 15.2%, Action RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, RPG 8.5%

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 46.9%, Action RPG 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Gore 7.3%

A horror game inspired by Super Metroid and The House on the Borderland. Explore, survive and escape from a mysterious tower, inhabited by ghouls and monsters.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.5%, Souls-like 38.2%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Horror 4.6%, Adventure 3.4%

Fueled by love but driven by rage, Cherry embarks on a blood-soaked quest for revenge, explores the massive Megastructure, and eviscerates the armies of Infornet in a best-in-class action-adventure that breaks tropes and bones.

Why similar: Gore 23.5%, RPG 20.4%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Violent 14.3%, Action 11.3%

Guide Elden on a mission across a blighted land to save their mother from ancient horrors. Engage in brutal, technical, combat and master eldritch magics as you walk the Forgotten Path.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 25.2%, RPG 16.3%, Action 10%, Gore 9.1%, Adventure 8.9%

Withering Rooms is a challenging 2.5D horror RPG set in a procedurally generated Victorian mansion that changes each night. Explore Mostyn House to collect the perfect items for your build and face a huge cast of overgrown undead, invisible ghosts, devious witches, and more.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.6%, Horror 20.1%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Adventure 8.6%, RPG 8.3%

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 57.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, RPG 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Action 6%

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 47.3%, Action RPG 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Horror 8%, RPG 8%

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 48.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Action RPG 10.2%, RPG 8.2%, Third Person 5%

Rip out organs and equip them in your own body. Fight biopunk monsters and drugged-up space bandits. You are a Gajeshian Cultist: A near-mythological being built from the bodies of long-dead saints.

Why similar: Gore 18.3%, RPG 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Violent 11.4%, Horror 10.5%

They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 50.9%, Gore 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Action 5.4%

A modern-day horror RPG with tactical combat and survival horror roots. Customize your loadout, manage limited resources, and exploit enemy weaknesses in tense, strategic encounters.

Why similar: Action RPG 26.3%, RPG 18.3%, Female Protagonist 18%, Horror 11.6%, Third Person 10.1%

Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.

Why similar: Souls-like 50.3%, Gore 11.8%, Cyberpunk 7.5%, Horror 6.9%, Action 6.9%

Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.

Why similar: Souls-like 56.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9%, Action 5.4%

Usurper is a Metroidvania Action-RPG. With Eldritch horrors having been unleashed by the outer-worldly Citadel, your job is to rid London of its terrors. Use the new "Guard" system that rewards skillful play and accuracy, to uncover the massive structure and defeat the nightmares lurking within.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 59.5%, RPG 18.4%, Action 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 5%, Indie 4.3%

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 39.4%, Lovecraftian 10.8%, Action RPG 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, RPG 7.3%

Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.1%, Souls-like 32%, Action RPG 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, RPG 7%

Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.

Why similar: Gore 25.6%, Souls-like 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Action 12.5%

Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 44.6%, Souls-like 31.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Adventure 5.2%, Action 4.8%

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 53.1%, Action RPG 14.7%, RPG 10.3%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 6.1%

Delve into a role-playing game of horror, loss and madness set in the strange worlds of HP Lovecraft. Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones offers a mix of rich role-playing and turn-based tactical combat, represented in an illustrative visual style. Can you find salvation in a dead world?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 61.2%, RPG 16.5%, Horror 7.9%, Violent 5.8%, Adventure 2.9%

Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.3%, Action RPG 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Action 5.8%, Fantasy 5.1%

Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 74.5%, Horror 10.7%, Third Person 6.6%, Action 5%, Adventure 3.2%

Single player horror game set in an underground lab. Kill monsters and escape.

Why similar: Souls-like 63.8%, Action RPG 18.8%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Third Person 6.8%

This is a standalone story in Hellpoint universe, a dark and challenging action RPG set in the world where the line between science and occultism is blurred. The Thespian Feast tells the story of an investigator arriving at Irid Novo station 50 years after the Hellpoint events.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.2%, RPG 25.4%, Action 15.7%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 5.7%