Games Like Pharaonic

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 64.7%, Difficult 14.7%, Action RPG 6.2%, RPG 5.6%, Side Scroller 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is widely considered the definitive 2D interpretation of the Souls-like formula, sharing the same focus on stamina management and punishing boss encounters.

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 63%, Difficult 9.9%, Action RPG 9.4%, RPG 8.1%, Side Scroller 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, challenging action-RPG experience with complex boss fights and a dark, interconnected world that mirrors the feel of Pharaonic.

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 25.8%, Action RPG 16.4%, Difficult 10.6%, Swordplay 9.3% ★, 2.5D 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its unique art style, it features surprisingly deep, stamina-based combat that requires the same level of precision as Pharaonic.

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 57.6%, Difficult 17%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a brutal, atmospheric world and precise, difficult combat that captures the grim aesthetic and high-stakes gameplay of the genre.

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 27.4%, 2.5D 15.7%, Difficult 13.4%, Action RPG 11.7%, Side Scroller 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique parry-focused combat system and a surreal, interconnected world that provides a fresh take on the souls-like formula.

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 31.7%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Difficult 15.6%, Action RPG 15.4%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the 2.5D souls-like aesthetic with its dark, gothic world and emphasis on tactical, stamina-focused combat.

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 56.4%, Difficult 18.9%, Action RPG 13.7%, Medieval 8.8%, Action 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere with challenging, skill-based combat that rewards careful observation of enemy patterns.

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 63.9%, Difficult 19.4%, RPG 11.5%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, challenging souls-like that strips away platforming to focus entirely on intense, tactical 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 33.1%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Difficult 15.7%, Action RPG 12.2%, Third Person 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on high-speed, aggressive combat that forces players to master parrying and timing to survive against difficult foes.

3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, 2.5D 16.9%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Difficult 13.7%, Side Scroller 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a fast-paced, side-scrolling action experience with a heavy emphasis on boss battles and character progression.

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 27.9%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Difficult 14.3%, Third Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title brings a visceral, horror-infused combat experience that emphasizes careful movement and strategic strikes.

Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Action RPG 14.2%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Magic 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: While 3D, it shares the exploration-heavy, action-RPG structure and challenging combat encounters found in Pharaonic.

Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Swordplay 22.4% ★, Difficult 15.1%, Action RPG 14.8%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on extremely fast-paced, combo-heavy combat that requires high precision and quick reflexes to overcome difficult enemies.

Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.9%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Lore-Rich 17.6%, Difficult 17.3%, RPG 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging metroidvania that leans heavily into the dark-fantasy aesthetic and deliberate, punishing combat mechanics.

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 21.6%, 2.5D 15.7%, Action RPG 12.2%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Difficult 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends dark-fantasy storytelling with challenging, side-scrolling combat that feels very similar to Pharaonic's core loop.

Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

Why similar: Souls-like 28.7%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Action RPG 13.4%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers fluid, high-stakes combat with a focus on timing and mastery of special abilities in a beautiful 2D world.

Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.

Why similar: Souls-like 29%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action RPG 15.6%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Exploration 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired souls-like that prioritizes exploration and challenging combat within a mysterious, interconnected world.

Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle

Why similar: Souls-like 24.4%, Difficult 14.3%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Action RPG 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a focused, difficult combat experience that rewards players for learning enemy telegraphs and managing their resources.

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 30.7%, Action RPG 19.6%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Difficult 14.5%, Exploration 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-RPG that emphasizes tactical combat and exploration in a decaying, atmospheric setting.

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 52.1%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Difficult 10.9%, RPG 10%, Action RPG 10%

Why You'll Like It: It features a top-down perspective but maintains the core stamina-based combat and difficult boss encounters that define the souls-like genre.

Returning from exile underground, a shattered world awaits you. The civilization of Unfallens lies in ruins. The ruthless guardian waits to attack. Journey through remains. Awaken your true power. Reclaim what was lost. Experience challenging action boss battles in this compact, high-quality game.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Difficult 13.1%, Action RPG 11.6%, Combat 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on dark-fantasy combat and challenging encounters that reward players for their patience and tactical planning.

ANIMUS is an Action RPG that calls upon you to bring an end to a dying world. Button mashing will get you killed. Keep a keen eye on your stamina as you block, dodge, and strike down your enemies.

Why similar: Swordplay 24.7% ★, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action RPG 16%, Souls-like 10.2%, Difficult 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game is designed specifically to replicate the boss-rush, high-difficulty combat experience of the Souls series.

ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.3%, Swordplay 20.7% ★, Hack and Slash 16%, Difficult 12.8%, Action RPG 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person take on the souls-like genre that focuses on visceral, melee-heavy combat and challenging enemy encounters.

Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.

Why similar: Souls-like 20%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Action RPG 11.1%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Difficult 9%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and tactical combat, sharing the sense of adventure found in Pharaonic.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 22.7%, Swordplay 16.1% ★, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Action RPG 11.8%, Third Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-RPG that emphasizes character progression and challenging combat in a bleak, atmospheric world.

The new open world, spellcasting action-RPG. The grimoires have been stolen, civilisation is in ruins. Rise, Curator! Craft ancient elemental magics and challenge the great lords who threaten to fracture reality itself.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.6%, Action RPG 12.9%, Difficult 12.9%, Third Person 8.2%, Magic 7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark-fantasy action-RPG experience with an emphasis on exploration and difficult, deliberate combat.

Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.5%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action RPG 14.8%, Loot 14.3%, Difficult 12.1%

In Blood of Mehran, explore sweeping sand dunes, bustling bazaars and sprawling palaces. Go blade to blade with enemies, pick them off from a distance with your arrows, or slip by them like a ghost. Level up and build your legend.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Action RPG 19.9%, Third Person 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features an action-heavy, narrative-driven experience with combat mechanics that echo the hack-and-slash nature of Pharaonic.

Start your journey in a dark fantasy world. Prepare to face challenging enemies with Swords, Bows and powerful Magics. Choose your path! Fight, Craft, Explore and find out the dark secret of The Altered Lands.

Why similar: Souls-like 27%, Swordplay 16.2% ★, Difficult 14.1%, Action RPG 11.7%, Third Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An early-access title that focuses on difficult, single-player combat and exploration within a dark, mysterious setting.

Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.

Why similar: Souls-like 18.3%, 2.5D 13.2%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Difficult 10.3%

FADE is a classic Third person Action RPG. Travel to the land of Baltane and stop a twisted cult from finishing a ancient and twisted ritual. Face powerful bosses, collect loot, and fight horrific beings. Solo developed.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.9%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Swordplay 16.2% ★, Action RPG 12.8%, Third Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that incorporates souls-like combat mechanics into a sandbox, open-world environment.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 33.6%, Action RPG 26%, RPG 12.4%, Loot 9%, Hack and Slash 7.8%

Magenta Horizon is a fast-paced 2D action platformer with challenging spectacle fighter inspired combat. Playing as a Reaper of the twisted purgatorial afterlife, push your skills to the limit to destroy the hordes of demons and epic bosses to reach your destination.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.7%, Hack and Slash 29.1%, Difficult 19.3%, Action 3.9%

Greedventory is a gorgeous pixel-art linear action RPG experience, where the only thing between you and an embarrassingly swift death is your mouse. Strike, parry, and cast powerful spells on your enemies, loot ancient treasures, explore a brutal realm, and become the hero you never wanted to be!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.2%, Difficult 17.1%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action RPG 12.8%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!

Why similar: Souls-like 26%, Swordplay 23.2% ★, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Medieval 8.1%, Combat 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 27.3%, Action RPG 14.3%, Difficult 14.1%, Third Person 8.6%, Magic 8.2%

A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!

Why similar: Souls-like 28.7%, 2.5D 13.3%, Action RPG 12.4%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Difficult 11.9%

HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.4%, Action RPG 16.4%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, 2.5D 14.4%, Side Scroller 11.2%

Abstract ruins. Hostile shapes. No escape but forward... Death isn’t the end as you know it. Here, it’s how you grow! Each defeat teaches you more as you rise again to defeat foes with stolen blades and bows. Pushing through a broken world warped by cruelty and shadows. Welcome. This is Void Sols.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.1%, Swordplay 22.2% ★, Action RPG 14.5%, Difficult 14.3%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Dark Fantasy Warrior is a third-person action role-playing game in Dark Souls style. Extremely dark, deep and DIFFICULT! All of that in this super action game and prepare to die. Are you ready to fight Darkness?

Why similar: Souls-like 36.4%, Action RPG 18%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Third Person 8.6%, Magic 7.9%

A Combat driven metroidvania experience. Discover a tale long lost in our past. Seven swords need to be found in this world where you will discover ancient secrets and fight with an intense combat system that rewards players for their skills and knowledge.

Why similar: RPG 34.5%, Souls-like 34.2%, Action 15.7%, Story Rich 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a mysterious, open-world action-RPG experience with a focus on combat and exploration.

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 28.9%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Difficult 14.3%, Action RPG 13.9%, Third Person 7.8%

In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!

Why similar: Souls-like 25.5%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, 2.5D 9.8%

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 30.1%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action RPG 15.9%, Difficult 15%, Lore-Rich 13.6%

A 3D RPG !

Why similar: Action RPG 29.6%, Souls-like 17.2%, Combat 13.5%, Third Person 11.4%, RPG 11.2%

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 51.3%, Difficult 27.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Action 4.6%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Difficult 24.2%, Souls-like 19.8%, Lore-Rich 16.6%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Combat 14.4%

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: Action RPG 23.1%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Combat 10.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

You are strong and huge, you have a heavy sword in your hands, and somewhere deep an ancient evil is hidden. The King himself sent you on a difficult campaign: to find the immortal enemy of all people. Find ancient artifacts and work your way through the labyrinths with steel and magic.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.6%, 2.5D 18%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Swordplay 16.1% ★, Difficult 10.5%

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 33.3%, Difficult 16%, Action RPG 14.1%, Third Person 8.5%, Medieval 7.1%

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 23%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Swordplay 15% ★, Action RPG 13.9%, Lore-Rich 12.1%

Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.

Why similar: Swordplay 45% ★, Difficult 12.9%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Action 7.8%, Exploration 7.7%

Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.4%, Swordplay 19.9% ★, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action RPG 10%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

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 31%, Action RPG 13.4%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Difficult 12.3%, Third Person 6.9%

Come discover the world of Ortharion! Improve your character by collecting many spells of different qualities in order to defeat your opponents or by discovering many secrets, with puzzles and parkour.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.8%, Action RPG 17.3%, Loot 15.6%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Third Person 9.7%

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 38.2%, Action RPG 18.2%, Difficult 14.9%, RPG 7.7%, Story Rich 7.1%

Test your limits against a brutal and mysterious world as Parvus, a curious warrior with a heavy burden. Raise your spear and cast ancient spells as you battle hostile creatures and towering bosses in procedurally-generated 2D landscapes. Answer the call. Break the cycle. Change your destiny.

Why similar: Souls-like 83.1%, Action 16.9%

Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted is a souls-like game with Enrage mechanic which sets in a Nature themed dark fantasy world. Fight your way from the deepest dungeons to the top of the clouds and save the corrupted nature in this mysterious "pre-human" era-themed epic story.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.6%, Action RPG 16.7%, Combat 10.6%, Third Person 9.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.2%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Side Scroller 18%, Difficult 12.1%, Exploration 7.4%

Arise warrior, your kingdom has need of you. Wield ancient weaponry and harness arcane powers in your quest to liberate Egypt, rescue her royal highness, and exile Anubis to the afterlife.

Why similar: Swordplay 25.7% ★, Hack and Slash 25.3%, 2.5D 24.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Exploration 10.5%