Games Like Mortal Shell II

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 39.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Violent 9%, Difficult 8.7%, Action RPG 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor provides the foundational shell-swapping and hardening mechanics that define the series.

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 43.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Action RPG 9.4%, Difficult 7.1%, Violent 6%

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

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 31.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Difficult 12.2%, Action RPG 9.6%, Hack and Slash 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, aggressive combat that rewards players for staying in the fray, similar to the intensity of Mortal Shell.

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 32.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Action RPG 13.5%, Open World 10.1%, Medieval 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning dark fantasy souls-like that utilizes a dual-world mechanic to deepen exploration and combat.

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 37.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Difficult 11.1%, Open World 10.6%, Action RPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive open-world souls-like that matches the scale and exploration freedom found in the sequel.

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 56.7%, Violent 8.7%, Open World 7.3%, Difficult 7.2%, RPG 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features weighty, tactical combat with a unique limb-targeting system that mirrors the visceral feel of Mortal Shell.

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 39.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Difficult 12.9%, Action RPG 6.8%, Open World 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the quintessential dark fantasy combat experience that serves as the gold standard for the genre.

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 31.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Action RPG 11.4%, Violent 11%, Difficult 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a unique automaton-themed setting with challenging, stamina-based combat that feels familiar to souls-like veterans.

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 39.5%, Action RPG 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 13%, RPG 5.9%, Hack and Slash 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-fidelity action-RPG combat with challenging boss encounters and deep mythological roots.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 29.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Difficult 12.2%, Action RPG 12%, Violent 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed deflection and aggressive combat encounters that reward mastery of timing.

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 31.1%, Difficult 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Violent 11.5%, Action RPG 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a mask-swapping system that functions similarly to the shell mechanic, allowing for diverse build strategies.

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 32.8%, Difficult 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Action RPG 11.2%, Hack and Slash 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A punishing 2D souls-like that captures the same grim, oppressive atmosphere and lore-heavy world-building.

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 32.4%, Action RPG 11.3%, Difficult 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Open World 7%

Why You'll Like It: A promising dark fantasy souls-like that emphasizes historical grit and challenging action-RPG mechanics.

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 31.7%, Difficult 12.8%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Hack and Slash 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features visceral, high-stakes combat that prioritizes player skill and aggressive engagement.

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 57.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Difficult 10.7%, Action RPG 4.6%, RPG 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Often cited as the best 2D translation of the souls-like formula, featuring deep RPG systems and challenging combat.

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 37.5%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Violent 15.9%, Difficult 9.8%, Gore 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends gothic horror aesthetics with brutal souls-like combat and metroidvania exploration.

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 30.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Action RPG 10.2%, Violent 9.8%, Open World 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric action-adventure that prioritizes exploration and cryptic environmental storytelling over hand-holding.

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 46%, Difficult 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Gore 5.5%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D action-RPG that emphasizes parry-based combat and precise movement in a dark, stylized world.

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 61.6%, Action RPG 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Open World 6.5%, Third Person 4%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a shell-based defensive mechanic that directly mirrors the core gameplay loop of Mortal Shell.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 37.8%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Open World 9.3%, Dark 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on stamina management and atmospheric exploration in a desolate, beautiful world.

Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Action RPG 14.1%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Open World 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-RPG that focuses on visceral combat and dark, moody environments.

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 38.8%, Action RPG 15.5%, Open World 11.8%, Dark 7.4%, RPG 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie souls-like that captures the feeling of being small in a vast, decaying, and dangerous open world.

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 57.8%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Difficult 7.6%, Action RPG 7.2%, RPG 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A complex 2D action-RPG with intricate boss fights and a dark, melancholic narrative.

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 26.4%, Difficult 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Violent 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, visceral action-RPG that emphasizes combat intensity and horror-themed environments.

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 35.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Difficult 14.4%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dark 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique parry-and-absorb mechanic that rewards players for mastering enemy attack patterns.

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 36.2%, Difficult 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Violent 9.1%, Hack and Slash 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep combat system with complex stance-switching mechanics for those seeking maximum mechanical depth.

An Oni Gauntlet-wielding samurai makes a stand in Kyoto against the encroaching Genma menace. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?

Why similar: Souls-like 33.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Action RPG 12.6%, Violent 9.5%, Hack and Slash 9.4%

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 37.3%, Action RPG 19.9%, Difficult 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Medieval 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A combat-focused RPG that features surprisingly deep and difficult encounters within a grim, dark aesthetic.

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 28.6%, Action RPG 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Difficult 11.4%, Open World 10.6%

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 24.5%, Violent 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Action RPG 11.4%, Difficult 10.2%

Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption is a boss battler action-RPG. Face eight abhorrent bosses, the first seven each based on one of the sins. Before each epic clash, you must sacrifice a stat and level down to enter combat. Each fight will be tougher than the last as you wage war against sin itself.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.7%, Difficult 12.9%, Action RPG 12.4%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A boss-focused souls-like that forces players to sacrifice stats, creating a unique layer of tactical preparation.

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 49.7%, Action RPG 18.9%, RPG 8.3%, Open World 6.8%, Action 5.8%

Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.2%, Action RPG 22%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, RPG 7.6%, Gore 7.3%

Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Action RPG 16.4%, Difficult 15.3%, RPG 4.5%

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 48.1%, Action RPG 10.4%, Violent 9.6%, Open World 8.5%, Dark 6.3%

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.

Why similar: Open World 32%, Souls-like 18.1%, Medieval 9.4%, Third Person 7.8%, Exploration 7.7%

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 31.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Action RPG 9.7%, Difficult 9.2%, Violent 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that helped define the souls-like genre, focusing on heavy, impactful combat.

You are Nephilim: a human-angel hybrid forged to defend humanity with supernatural powers. Fight solo or with a friend to annihilate demons and challenge brutal bosses in relentless melée combat. Rise, violent one. The prophecy is yours to fulfill.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.6%, Action RPG 16%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Third Person 4.7%

Explore a warped Manhattan on the brink of paranatural annihilation in this thrilling action-adventure RPG. Unleash the extraordinary powers of Dylan Faden as he fights for his humanity and our survival against a reality-bending cosmic threat.

Why similar: Action RPG 25.1%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Open World 15.8%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Third Person 9.9%

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 57.6%, Dark 11.5%, RPG 6.9%, Horror 6.3%, Third Person 5.8%

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 42.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Difficult 12.5%, Action RPG 7.3%, RPG 4.6%

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

Why similar: Dark 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 25.1%, Horror 13.2%, Third Person 12.5%, Atmospheric 6.7%

A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 21.3%, Violent 10.2%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, Action 6.2%

Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.4%, Open World 21%, Action RPG 17.4%, RPG 8.9%, Third Person 8.6%

Morbid Metal is a hack-and-slash action rogue-lite where you shapeshift into powerful characters. Switch in real time to unleash unique combos and slaughter hordes of deadly machines and intense bosses.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.9%, Action RPG 17.1%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Difficult 15%, Third Person 8.9%

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 40.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Difficult 14.4%, Action RPG 10.3%, RPG 6%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 46.5%, Action RPG 22.1%, Lore-Rich 7.6%, RPG 6.8%, Exploration 6.6%

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 41%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Violent 13.1%, Difficult 10%, Gore 5.9%

The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.4%, Action RPG 20.9%, Open World 20.1%, Third Person 8.3%, RPG 8.3%

Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.

Why similar: Action RPG 27.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Medieval 12.9%, Open World 8.6%, RPG 8.5%

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 32.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Action RPG 14%, Difficult 13.1%, Hack and Slash 8.8%

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 28.2%, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Violent 11%, RPG 9.3%, Horror 9%

Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.7%, Dark Fantasy 22.2%, Action RPG 16.7%, Horror 8%, RPG 6.4%

Game Freak's brand-new title: Beast of Reincarnation is an action RPG with a fusion of real-time and turn-based combat. Experience the innovative "one-person, one-dog action RPG" in the beautiful yet harsh world of Beast of Reincarnation. What awaits at the end of Emma and Koo's journey?

Why similar: Souls-like 32.8%, Action RPG 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Open World 10.5%, Difficult 9.8%

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 62.6%, Action RPG 21.7%, RPG 5.1%, Action 3.1%, Adventure 2.5%

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 27.6%, Violent 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Action RPG 11.7%, Difficult 11.6%

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 33.4%, Hack and Slash 15%, Violent 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Open World 8.2%

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 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Violent 13.5%, Difficult 11.6%, Action RPG 7.1%

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: Souls-like 28.4%, Third Person 25.9%, Action 22.9%, Adventure 13.6%, Singleplayer 9.2%

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: Souls-like 47.6%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action RPG 16.8%, Third Person 8.2%, Action 5.2%