Games Like Remnant: From the Ashes

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 36.2%, Third-Person Shooter 14.6%, Co-op 13.1%, Online Co-Op 7.2%, Post-apocalyptic 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It directly expands Remnant’s formula with the same co-op souls-like gunplay, layered buildcrafting, and brutal boss-driven progression.

Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.8%, Co-op 23.4%, RPG 10.9%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Online Co-Op 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Remnant’s co-op third-person shooting, RPG builds, and post-apocalyptic sci-fi combat loop, just with a heavier looter-shooter focus.

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 46.5%, Co-op 12.8%, Lovecraftian 9.8%, Multiplayer 7.9%, RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its oppressive world, co-op support, and methodical souls-like combat make it a strong fit for players who liked Remnant’s challenge and atmosphere.

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 46%, Third-Person Shooter 21.5%, RPG 8.9%, Violent 6.3%, Shooter 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the closest pure 'souls-like with guns' matches, built around deliberate third-person shooting, stamina-based combat, and punishing encounters.

Chronos: Before the Ashes is an atmospheric RPG that chronicles a hero’s lifelong quest to save their homeland from a great evil.

Why similar: Souls-like 70.2%, RPG 11.3%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 6%, Atmospheric 2%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the same universe, it mirrors Remnant’s bleak worldbuilding and souls-like structure even though it leans more into melee than shooting.

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%, Co-op 13.7%, Difficult 6%, RPG 5.4%, Online Co-Op 5%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime-styled souls-like combat, flexible builds, and optional co-op make it a strong alternative for Remnant players who enjoy build experimentation.

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 49.8%, Online Co-Op 15.3%, RPG 8.7%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: If you want weighty souls-like combat with online co-op and dark hostile exploration, this hits many of the same notes from Remnant’s tougher runs.

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 45.6%, Co-op 14.7%, RPG 10.2%, Difficult 8.5%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its demanding combat, co-op missions, loot-driven builds, and relentless bosses make it a great substitute for Remnant’s progression-heavy challenge.

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 75.7%, RPG 8.5%, Action 4.5%, Difficult 4.3%, Multiplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: This offers challenging sci-fi souls-like combat, targeted limb-based upgrades, and a strong sense of dangerous exploration that overlaps with Remnant’s feel.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.1%, Co-op 22.9%, Online Co-Op 13.8%, Shooter 9.5%, Survival 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: For players who most loved Remnant’s three-player firefights against swarms and elites, this is one of the best co-op shooter alternatives.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 51.5%, Difficult 9.5%, Co-op 9.3%, RPG 9%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This delivers fast souls-like combat, online co-op, and difficult enemy encounters in a similarly progression-focused action RPG framework.

BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.3%, Co-op 22.1%, Online Co-Op 14.8%, Difficult 7%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures Remnant’s tense third-person gunplay, hostile alien atmosphere, and high-pressure boss battles, though with a much stronger roguelike structure.

Welcome to a new world! In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.

Why similar: Co-op 38.2%, Multiplayer 17.8%, RPG 11.3%, Souls-like 10.7%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: While less shooter-focused, it matches Remnant’s appeal through co-op boss hunts, gear optimization, and learning enemy patterns through repeated tough fights.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 55.3%, Online Co-Op 11.5%, RPG 7.2%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Dark Fantasy 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more minimalist souls-like, but its co-op-friendly exploration and lonely ruined-world tone line up well with Remnant’s adventure side.

Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33%, Co-op 23%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Online Co-Op 10.4%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op third-person combat, escalating difficulty, and build-synergy runs make it a great fit if you enjoyed Remnant’s chaotic team action.

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 62.1%, RPG 6.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%, Difficult 6.2%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same measured souls-like pacing and punishing enemy design, making it a solid pick if Remnant’s difficulty was the main draw.

Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.8%, RPG 15.7%, Action 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its mission-based co-op, aggressive souls-like action, and deep class/build system scratch a lot of the same teamwork-and-progression itch.

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 72.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%, Difficult 5.2%, RPG 4.4%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: Although single-player and melee-focused, its polished souls-like combat and boss-centric progression strongly appeal to Remnant fans who want more challenge.

Join The Division in this open world tactical shooter. Engage in intense cover-based combat, team up with friends, and build your ultimate agent to save Washington, D.C.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.6%, Online Co-Op 16.7%, Co-op 11.6%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Shooter 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the cover-based third-person co-op RPG shooter side of Remnant, especially for players who enjoy build tuning and team-focused combat.

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 50%, Online Co-Op 14.7%, Co-op 12.9%, Multiplayer 8.2%, RPG 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op-focused souls-like structure and emphasis on team survival against major threats make it relevant for players who value Remnant’s multiplayer challenge.

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 80.4%, RPG 6.6%, Difficult 5.2%, Action 4.1%, Violent 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its sci-fi souls-like structure, stamina-based combat, and dangerous world make it a natural follow-up if you want more methodical action-RPG challenge.

A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.7%, Co-op 24.3%, Online Co-Op 12.7%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Shooter 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its chunky third-person action, upgrade progression, and co-op monster-slaying make it a good fit for players who liked Remnant’s pulpy combat energy.

Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.6%, Co-op 32.2%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its brutal third-person shooting, melee mix, and co-op battles against overwhelming enemy hordes echo Remnant’s blend of aggression and teamwork.

Rise to the challenge and join the hunt! In Monster Hunter Rise, the latest installment in the award-winning and top-selling Monster Hunter series, you’ll become a hunter, explore brand new maps and use a variety of weapons to take down fearsome monsters as part of an all-new storyline.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 21.6%, Co-op 21.4%, Souls-like 20.5%, Multiplayer 12.9%, RPG 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Remnant, it thrives on co-op hunts, gear progression, and mastering dangerous bosses, even if its combat is more mobile and arcade-like.

Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.

Why similar: Co-op 37.8%, RPG 14.9%, Shooter 14.8%, Violent 12.2%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Though first-person, it nails the same oppressive co-op survival, elite enemy pressure, and build-based teamwork that make Remnant so satisfying in groups.

Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.1%, Third-Person Shooter 24.8%, Action 6.9%, Shooter 6.2%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a compact sci-fi third-person shooter with dodge-heavy boss fights and a hostile alien setting that feels surprisingly close to Remnant in moment-to-moment play.

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 70.3%, RPG 11.1%, Action 7.3%, Violent 5.7%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It’s a rougher but still relevant sci-fi souls-like that mixes ranged and melee combat in a hostile alien world, much like a lower-budget Remnant cousin.

The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!

Why similar: Co-op 36%, Online Co-Op 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Multiplayer 12.5%, RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op combat, class synergy, and relentless PvE pressure will appeal to Remnant players who mainly want intense teamwork against deadly hordes.

From games studio A44, makers of Ashen, comes an explosive Souls-lite, where Gods and guns collide in a battle for the future of humanity.

Why similar: Souls-like 64.5%, RPG 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Action 6.8%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This blends souls-lite melee with firearms in a dark fantasy setting, making it a neat match for Remnant’s gun-and-dodge combat flavor.

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 56.3%, RPG 9.8%, Action 7.5%, Lovecraftian 5.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%

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 56.7%, RPG 8.4%, Post-apocalyptic 7.9%, Action 6.7%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its more accessible souls-like structure, apocalyptic setting, and boss-driven exploration make it a decent fit for the adventure side of Remnant.

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 65.5%, RPG 11.6%, Survival 7.4%, Action 6.9%, Adventure 5.6%

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 60.4%, Difficult 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, RPG 6.6%, Post-apocalyptic 6.2%

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 56.4%, Difficult 9%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Violent 7%, RPG 6.7%

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 59.4%, Co-op 8.2%, Difficult 7.9%, RPG 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%

The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?

Why similar: Co-op 40.6%, RPG 19.3%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 10.6%, Violent 7.2%

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: Co-op 25.6%, Dark Fantasy 23.9%, RPG 22.8%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Post-apocalyptic 6.4%

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 31.4%, Co-op 18%, RPG 14.8%, Online Co-Op 12.5%, Survival 8.6%

A tactical open world third-person shooter set in New York after a deadly pandemic. Team up or go solo to restore order against deadly factions, secure loot, and conquer high-risk endgame challenges.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.5%, Co-op 16.9%, Online Co-Op 11.1%, Post-apocalyptic 10.2%, Multiplayer 10%

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 58.5%, Co-op 8.6%, Difficult 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, RPG 6.7%

Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.

Why similar: Co-op 34.6%, Online Co-Op 28.6%, Multiplayer 15.4%, RPG 6.8%, Shooter 6.6%

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 73.5%, Difficult 6.2%, RPG 5.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.1%, Co-op 4.9%

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 62.6%, Difficult 7.5%, RPG 6.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%, Co-op 5.9%

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: Difficult 15.9%, RPG 15.7%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Co-op 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%

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 65.8%, RPG 11.9%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 5.7%, Difficult 5.4%

Rogue Masters is a 6 player co-op horde survival game with souls-like combat and extensive character customization where you fight Entropy in long-lost civilizations.

Why similar: Souls-like 57.5%, Online Co-Op 17%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, Difficult 6.7%, Multiplayer 4.8%

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 53.7%, Co-op 7.5%, Online Co-Op 7.3%, Difficult 7.2%, RPG 6.7%

Fade to Silence is a single-player and co-op survival adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world that is frozen in an eternal winter. Snow and ice have shaped a merciless landscape. Nature is corrupted. Monstrous creatures out of an Eldritch horror dream roam the frozen wasteland.

Why similar: Survival 16.5%, Souls-like 15.6%, Online Co-Op 12.8%, RPG 12.6%, Co-op 12.3%

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 57.4%, RPG 9.9%, Difficult 9.2%, Co-op 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%

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 65.3%, Difficult 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 4.1%

Embark on an exotic journey into danger in this rip-roaring 1930s third person adventure for 1-4 players! Encounter pulse-pounding action, treacherous traps and tales of derring-do!

Why similar: Co-op 25.9%, Online Co-Op 15.9%, Third-Person Shooter 15.3%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Shooter 9.4%

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: Co-op 34.7%, Online Co-Op 19.6%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Difficult 9.8%, RPG 6.7%

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 46.2%, Co-op 14.7%, Online Co-Op 10.9%, RPG 7.2%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 35.8%, Post-apocalyptic 26.9%, Shooter 16.3%, Action 9.3%, Horror 7.4%

World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 21%, Co-op 20%, Online Co-Op 19.2%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Shooter 8%

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 61.6%, RPG 10%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Difficult 8.1%, Action 4.1%

Tear through endless waves of supernatural enemies in this co-op horror horde shooter. Play solo or with up to 4 players, unleash god-like Miracle powers, supercharge your arsenal, and survive devastating boss encounters on Sker Island.

Why similar: Co-op 25.6%, Third-Person Shooter 20.6%, Online Co-Op 13%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Shooter 7.4%

MycoRelic is a cooperative third person action-RPG set on islands inhabited by tribal mushroom robots. Loot derelict foundries to upgrade your robotic body. Explore ancient temples to infuse your fungus with forgotten elemental powers.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.5%, Co-op 14.7%, Online Co-Op 12.7%, Post-apocalyptic 10.7%, Multiplayer 7.8%

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 30.2%, Co-op 23.7%, RPG 14.8%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Action 8.7%