Games Like Mortal Shell

Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Difficult 11.4%, Hack and Slash 6.7%, Action RPG 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The fast-paced, visceral combat and focus on aggressive playstyles make it a perfect companion for fans of Mortal Shell's intensity.

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 58.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Difficult 5.9%, Action RPG 5.8%, Violent 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished, high-fidelity souls-like experience with a heavy emphasis on parrying and atmospheric storytelling.

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 48.6%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Action RPG 9.5%, RPG 7%, Open World 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a dual-world mechanic and dark fantasy aesthetic that mirrors the oppressive exploration of Mortal Shell.

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 48.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Difficult 9.3%, Action RPG 5.2%, RPG 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the ultimate open-world souls-like experience with unparalleled build variety and atmospheric world-building.

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 67.3%, RPG 6.1%, Difficult 5.7%, Violent 5.5%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its limb-targeting system and weighty, industrial combat feel provide a satisfyingly tactical approach to the souls-like formula.

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 50.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Difficult 10.8%, RPG 4.8%, Action RPG 4%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational title for the genre, it delivers the quintessential dark fantasy combat and boss design that inspired Mortal Shell.

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 44.6%, Difficult 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, RPG 8.2%, Violent 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep combat mechanics with stance switching and complex build customization for players who enjoy technical action-RPGs.

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 74.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Action RPG 5.6%, RPG 3.2%, Third Person 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique shell-swapping and defensive hardening mechanic that is mechanically very similar to Mortal Shell.

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 66.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Difficult 8.2%, RPG 3.9%, Action RPG 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D title captures the bleak, interconnected world design and punishing combat of the Souls series perfectly.

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 52.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Violent 9%, Difficult 8.4%, Gore 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its dark, religious-themed atmosphere and gore-filled combat provide a haunting experience for fans of dark fantasy.

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 42.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Difficult 9.4%, Violent 7.9%, Action RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Set in an alternate-history Paris, it offers a unique mechanical aesthetic and challenging souls-like combat.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 52.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Action RPG 7.9%, RPG 5.5%, Hack and Slash 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: The game focuses on stamina management and exploration in a minimalist, atmospheric world that feels distinct yet familiar.

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 50.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Action RPG 12.3%, RPG 7.3%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers high-production, boss-focused action that rewards mastery of timing and diverse combat abilities.

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 52%, Difficult 8.7%, Action RPG 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, RPG 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly customizable class system and anime-inspired aesthetic that allows for diverse playstyles within a souls-like framework.

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Souls-like 54%, Difficult 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Gore 5%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This precision-based action game emphasizes parrying and rhythmic combat in a beautifully dark, hand-drawn world.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 38.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Difficult 10.4%, Action RPG 7.1%, Hack and Slash 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The deflection-heavy combat system requires the same focus on defensive timing as Mortal Shell's hardening mechanic.

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 50.6%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Difficult 13.4%, Action RPG 8.2%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique parry-based combat and surreal, dark world design offer a fresh take on the souls-like metroidvania genre.

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 59.7%, Action RPG 11%, RPG 8.7%, Open World 6%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie title that captures the sense of scale and oppressive atmosphere often found in the best dark fantasy souls-likes.

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 51.7%, Action RPG 6.9%, RPG 6.7%, Hack and Slash 6.5%, Difficult 6%

Why You'll Like It: The sci-fi setting and deliberate, heavy combat movement make it a great choice for those who enjoy the slower pace of Mortal Shell.

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 65.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, RPG 5.7%, Difficult 5.6%, Action RPG 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D action-RPG features deep character building and challenging boss encounters in a grim, fantasy setting.

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 43.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Difficult 11.3%, Violent 8.6%, Action RPG 7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique build-swapping system that encourages experimentation and tactical combat in a vibrant yet dangerous world.

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: Souls-like 44.7%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Violent 6.7%, RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends hack-and-slash action with souls-like exploration and stamina-based combat in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world.

Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Difficult 10%, Action RPG 8.5%, RPG 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a solid, traditional souls-like experience with multiple playable characters and a dark, moody atmosphere.

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 46.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Difficult 8.9%, Action RPG 6.5%, RPG 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: As one of the early attempts to replicate the Souls formula, it offers a familiar experience for those seeking more dark fantasy combat.

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 49.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Action RPG 6.9%, RPG 6.4%, Third Person 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a satirical yet mechanically sound take on the genre, perfect for players who know the tropes well.

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 44.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Difficult 12.1%, Action RPG 8.9%, Hack and Slash 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This boss-rush focused game strips away the filler to provide intense, challenging combat encounters.

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 51.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Action RPG 12.2%, Difficult 11.3%, RPG 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its 2D art style, it features challenging, timing-based combat that requires careful observation of enemy patterns.

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 44.7%, Difficult 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Hack and Slash 8.2%, Action RPG 8.1%

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 59%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Difficult 8%, Hack and Slash 5.2%, RPG 4.7%

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 42.5%, Difficult 12%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Hack and Slash 8.8%, Action RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: The unique sacrifice mechanic forces players to manage their own stats, adding a layer of difficulty similar to Mortal Shell.

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

Why similar: Souls-like 61.7%, RPG 6.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%, Difficult 6.1%, Co-op 4%

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 53.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Difficult 10.2%, RPG 5.6%, Action RPG 4.2%

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 56.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Difficult 9.7%, RPG 5.1%, Action RPG 4.5%

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 42.5%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Difficult 11.8%, Hack and Slash 9%, Violent 6.1%

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 71.1%, Difficult 6.6%, RPG 4.8%, Violent 3.5%, Third Person 3%

Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.3%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, RPG 13%, Souls-like 10.1%, Violent 7.9%

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 36.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Difficult 11%, Violent 10.3%, RPG 4.9%

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 55.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Action RPG 6.6%, RPG 6.5%, Violent 4.6%

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%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Difficult 9.9%, Action RPG 7.5%, Hack and Slash 6%

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 62%, Violent 6.7%, Action RPG 6.2%, Third Person 4.7%, Multiplayer 4.5%

Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.

Why similar: Souls-like 52.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Difficult 8.9%, RPG 7.5%, Action RPG 6.1%

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 38.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Difficult 10.9%, Violent 9.7%, Action RPG 7.7%

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: Dark Fantasy 36.4%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action RPG 18.1%, Third Person 12.1%, Action 6.2%

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 58.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Violent 7.7%, Difficult 7.1%, RPG 5.7%

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 39.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Difficult 10.2%, Action RPG 8.5%, Hack and Slash 7.7%

Unleashed and unforgiving. Can you rise to the challenge? Immortal: Unchained is the latest addition to the genre of ultra-hardcore action RPGs. Take the role of a living weapon, unleashed to stop the source of a cataclysmic event threatening to end all worlds.

Why similar: Souls-like 45.3%, Difficult 12.1%, Violent 12.1%, Action RPG 7.7%, RPG 7.2%

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 58%, RPG 7.6%, Difficult 6.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%, Hack and Slash 4.4%

Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.

Why similar: Gore 23.4%, Violent 22%, Horror 12%, Sexual Content 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.7%

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 66.8%, RPG 7.8%, Co-op 5.2%, Action 4.7%, Third Person 4.5%

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 54.5%, Difficult 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%, Violent 5%, Action 3.7%

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 55.1%, Dark Fantasy 22.6%, Difficult 10%, Action RPG 5.1%, Atmospheric 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 24.3%, RPG 17.7%, Difficult 16%, Action RPG 11%, Action 10.8%

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 39.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Difficult 11.7%, Hack and Slash 8.3%, Action RPG 8.1%

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 67.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Action 7%, Difficult 6%, Hack and Slash 5.7%

Explore alternative realities while trying to save Your own from approaching annihilation. Dark fantasy rpg action game which will take You on a journey deep into the realms of Errent.

Why similar: Souls-like 64%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, RPG 9.5%, Difficult 7.6%, Action 5.6%

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 40.1%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Violent 11.4%, Difficult 10.9%, Action RPG 8.5%

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 60%, Difficult 14.9%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Action RPG 9.5%, Horror 3.3%

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 67%, Violent 10.6%, RPG 8.7%, Action 5.4%, Gore 4.9%

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 50.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Violent 11.3%, Difficult 8.6%, Gore 5.5%