Games Like No Rest for the Wicked

Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.

Why similar: Action RPG 20.4%, Souls-like 20.1%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Isometric 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It pushes the isometric ARPG format toward slower, more skill-based, animation-committed combat than most loot-driven games in the genre.

Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Action RPG 16.3%, Isometric 13.2%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This dark-fantasy action RPG similarly blends dodge-and-strike Souls-like combat with overworld exploration and handcrafted zones.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 32.6%, Action RPG 13.3%, Online Co-Op 12.9%, Open World 9.4%, Hack and Slash 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same lonely-yet-cooperative Souls-like adventure feel with readable combat and a strong emphasis on discovery.

Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.4%, Isometric 15.9%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Action RPG 14%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its top-down perspective, stamina-based melee, punishing encounters, and open-ended action-RPG structure make it one of the closest matches on Steam.

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 39.3%, Open World 13.1%, Action RPG 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Online Co-Op 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of No Rest for the Wicked is dangerous exploration paired with deliberate, weighty combat in a rich fantasy world, this is the clearest big-budget cousin.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 24.8%, Online Co-Op 15.3%, Action RPG 13.7%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Character Customization 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the challenging combat and co-op-friendly progression of Salt and Sanctuary while adding hunting and crafting loops.

A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!

Why similar: Souls-like 24.4%, Isometric 16.6%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action RPG 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes classic isometric RPG structure with more tactical, timing-conscious real-time combat than most traditional ARPGs.

Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 29.4%, Action RPG 29.1%, Open World 13.9%, Exploration 10%, RPG 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op action-RPG structure, stylized dark-fantasy world, and heavier melee focus make it a natural alternative.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.6%, Isometric 20.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, Exploration 10.8%, RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its isometric exploration, secret-filled world, and deceptively demanding combat give it a very similar 'small camera, big adventure' appeal.

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 70.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Action RPG 6.9%, RPG 6.1%, Action 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: It translates Souls-like combat, oppressive fantasy atmosphere, and character builds into a 2D action-RPG framework.

No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.8%, Open World 27.8%, Online Co-Op 21%, RPG 15.8%, Exploration 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: For players who want the harsh adventuring, co-op, and world-traversal side of No Rest for the Wicked, this is an excellent fit.

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 32.8%, Action RPG 14.2%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Open World 8.4%, Character Customization 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its dark-fantasy setting, aggressive melee combat, and RPG progression should appeal to players chasing the same combat mood.

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 55.1%, Action RPG 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Exploration 5.5%, RPG 4%

Why You'll Like It: If you mainly want exacting dodge/parry combat and a dark, punishing tone, this is one of the best modern Souls-likes.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 33.9%, Action RPG 16.7%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Character Customization 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers faster but still timing-heavy Souls-like swordplay with strong boss fights and action-RPG progression.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Isometric 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Action RPG 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 11%

Why You'll Like It: Its precise top-down combat and tightly designed exploration deliver a similarly handcrafted action feel.

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 32.9%, Hack and Slash 24.4%, Isometric 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, RPG 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its top-down dark-fantasy combat is excellent, but the run-based roguelike structure makes it less of a direct match.

Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?

Why similar: Isometric 20.6%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action RPG 19.1%, Character Customization 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its flashy but weighty melee, dodge rolls, and grim fantasy setting make it one of the closer Diablo-like comparisons.

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 40%, Character Customization 17.8%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, RPG 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Mechanically dense melee combat, tough encounters, and deep build experimentation make it a great pick if combat depth is your priority.

Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

Why similar: Action RPG 24.6%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Isometric 18%, Online Co-Op 12.9%, Character Customization 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its polished dark-fantasy combat and exploration-driven world design make it a good fit if you want a more mainstream version of the formula.

DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.2%, Isometric 28%, Action RPG 16.2%, Action 8.4%, RPG 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: The isometric viewpoint, handcrafted stages, and satisfying action make it a strong alternative even if it is less Souls-like.

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 35.6%, Online Co-Op 16%, Action RPG 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Character Customization 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers co-op-capable Souls-like combat and progression, though with a much more comedic tone than the seed game.

Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.

Why similar: Action RPG 35.8%, Hack and Slash 27.7%, Isometric 21.6%, RPG 8.9%, Character Customization 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This modern isometric ARPG has weightier combat than most in the genre and excellent build depth for players who want more progression systems.

Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.

Why similar: Action RPG 55.9%, Isometric 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Character Customization 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: While less Souls-like, its bleak world-building, strong exploration, and satisfying isometric progression scratch a lot of the same itches.

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 53.9%, Online Co-Op 20.5%, RPG 9.1%, Combat 8.3%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op, brutal encounters, and discovery-heavy world design echo the adventurous Souls-like spirit, even though it leans into guns.

Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.

Why similar: Open World 29.7%, Online Co-Op 24.6%, Character Customization 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: Top-down action, open-world exploration, boss hunting, and online co-op line up surprisingly well if you do not mind survival-crafting elements.

Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!

Why similar: Action RPG 31.3%, Hack and Slash 28.7%, Isometric 19%, RPG 9.4%, Online Co-Op 6%

Why You'll Like It: It is more action-heavy and manual than standard clicker ARPGs, with dodge-centric combat from an isometric view.

Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25%, Online Co-Op 24.9%, Isometric 19.8%, Action RPG 17.7%, RPG 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its beautiful isometric action and co-op play make it a good pick for players who value feel and progression over strict Souls-like structure.

A lightning-fast 1–3 player co-op roguelite from the creators of Dead Cells. DASH, DIVE and DESTROY across a shattered world. Build wild loadouts, unleash devastating Alterattacks, and become the last stand against the Vortex.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.8%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Online Co-Op 16.7%, Isometric 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%

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 44.4%, Online Co-Op 24.8%, Action RPG 11.8%, Open World 9.3%, RPG 4.6%

Enter the Chaos-infested Caligari Sector and purge the unclean with the most powerful agents of the Imperium of Man! W40k: Inquisitor – Martyr is a grim Action-RPG featuring multiple classes of the Inquisition who will carry out the Emperor’s will.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.5%, Action RPG 25.2%, Isometric 14.9%, Online Co-Op 13.1%, RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a heavier, more deliberate isometric action RPG than most, with co-op and a grim atmosphere despite the sci-fi setting.

Forge your legend in a forgotten realm! Farever is an online multiplayer action RPG set in a vast fantasy open world. Alone or with friends, embark on an epic journey together! Explore wild lands and dangerous dungeons, craft powerful gear, and carve your path through dynamic combat and platforming.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.3%, Action RPG 21.4%, Open World 14.6%, Combat 10.4%, Character Customization 10.2%

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 34.3%, Action RPG 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Open World 11.9%, Hack and Slash 11.2%

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 53.2%, Action RPG 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, RPG 9.1%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This grim top-down action RPG channels Souls-like tension through punishing combat and grotesque atmosphere on a smaller scale.

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 34.4%, Action RPG 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Character Customization 14%, RPG 8.2%

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 63.1%, Open World 9.6%, RPG 8.6%, Character Customization 5.7%, Hack and Slash 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It earns a spot for its methodical stamina-based combat and rewarding exploration, even if the sci-fi setting makes it the loosest fit here.

A brand-new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, Hyper Light Breaker is an open world rogue-like with a unique world fully realized in 3D for the first time.

Why similar: Action RPG 20.5%, Open World 15.1%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Character Customization 8.8%

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: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action RPG 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Immersive Sim 13.1%, Combat 8.1%

Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Online Co-Op 18.7%, Action RPG 17.3%, Combat 10%, Stylized 7.6%

A Souls-inspired action RPG set in a sandbox open world with an MMO feel and challenging directional combat. Play solo or with up to 3 friends in co-op. Build friendships, master an unrestricted class system, and uncover the cause that darkened all eyes.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.9%, Online Co-Op 15.7%, Action RPG 13.9%, Open World 12%, Character Customization 11.2%

Fight solo or up to 4-player co-op to reclaim your island alongside your Scottish battalion. On each campaign, gain new powerful upgrades, rally your forces, and stop the invader as they carve into the Mother Stone to harvest its power.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 51.9%, Dark Fantasy 25.6%, Online Co-Op 11.8%, Stylized 6.1%, Action 4.6%

You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.

Why similar: Open World 26.4%, Online Co-Op 26.2%, Action RPG 16.5%, Character Customization 11.2%, RPG 7.7%

SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.2%, Hack and Slash 18%, Online Co-Op 17%, Isometric 16.6%, Action RPG 13.7%

Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.7%, Hack and Slash 17%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Action RPG 11.3%, Open World 9.5%

Master chaotic physics-based combat inspired by Zelda and Devil May Cry. Explore islands and dungeons, smash monsters, loot and craft powerful gear, and grow your home in the sky. Play solo or online co-op with up to 4 players.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 28.3%, Action RPG 27.3%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Exploration 8.9%, Colorful 8.3%

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 30.5%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, Action RPG 18.7%, Cinematic 18.6%, Atmospheric 4.5%

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 22.8%, Souls-like 22.2%, Open World 19.1%, Online Co-Op 10%, Character Customization 9.7%

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: Open World 24.5%, Action RPG 22%, Online Co-Op 16.2%, RPG 12.1%, Hack and Slash 9.6%

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 28.4%, Hack and Slash 18%, Action RPG 16.1%, Open World 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%

Join the rebellion against the evil corporation Blackveil in this action-packed roguelite for 1-3 players. Select your MOBA-like champion, collect RPG-style loot and infiltrate Blackveil’s massive factory. Wreak havoc, and smuggle out loot to get INSANELY powerful!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 29.8%, Isometric 28.2%, Action RPG 21.1%, RPG 10.3%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Hack and Slash 17%, Isometric 16.2%, Action RPG 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%

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 33.2%, Action RPG 20%, Open World 10.5%, Exploration 8.3%, RPG 7.3%

Echoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets deep customization. Craft your own spells, unlock new combinations, fight epic bosses, and discover a narrative-rich world that never plays the same twice.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.2%, Action RPG 32.5%, RPG 12.5%, Colorful 10.6%, Action 5.2%

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 36.9%, Action RPG 14.9%, Open World 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, RPG 7.7%

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 41%, Action RPG 20%, Open World 14.7%, RPG 8.7%, Exploration 7.6%

Luminary is a solo or co-op OpenZone Action RPG that creates a balanced experience for everyone. Using a unique world and character progression system, explore vast hand-crafted lands together, uncover hidden treasures, level up your town, and push back the darkness with light.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action RPG 14%, Character Customization 10.9%, Open World 9.9%

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 36.1%, Action RPG 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Combat 11.4%, RPG 6.8%

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 34.5%, Action RPG 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Combat 10.1%, RPG 7.5%

Step into the ultimate open-world witch adventure. Befriend and battle creatures, and conjure up a sanctuary alongside other witches in co-op or single-player.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 30.6%, Action RPG 23.8%, Open World 21.7%, Combat 14.9%, Colorful 9%

In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.7%, Action RPG 24.1%, RPG 15.5%, Online Co-Op 13.7%, Isometric 11%

Serpent’s Gaze is a punishing 1-4 player co-op third-person action game where you fight tough enemies and relentless bosses, all while uncovering the secrets of an ancient desert.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.7%, Online Co-Op 22%, Action RPG 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, 3D 4.5%