Games Like Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

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

Why similar: Souls-like 42.9%, Difficult 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%, Hack and Slash 6.4%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its combat is built around aggressive deflections, punishing counters, and fast lethal duels, making it one of the closest games to Sekiro’s moment-to-moment rhythm.

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 46.4%, Difficult 21.5%, Action 6.1%, Hack and Slash 5.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes brutal samurai-era melee, high difficulty, and deep weapon mastery with a speed and intensity that strongly appeals to Sekiro players.

Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.

Why similar: Souls-like 51.8%, Ninja 16.8% ★, Difficult 12%, Hack and Slash 4.2%, Dark Fantasy 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast, technical sword combat and unforgiving mission-based boss fights make it a natural fit if you want another feudal action game that demands precision.

Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.1%, Difficult 29.7%, Third Person 10%, Action 7.4%, Hack and Slash 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Though not a soulslike, its posture-breaking, parry-focused martial arts combat and demanding skill ceiling echo Sekiro’s dueling intensity beautifully.

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 59.9%, Difficult 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 5.9%, Third Person 5.3%, Action 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: The emphasis on perfect guards, stagger-building, and disciplined one-on-one boss fights makes it a great match for Sekiro fans who love precision combat.

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 46.3%, Difficult 20.3%, Hack and Slash 6.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%, Third Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its combat rewards constant aggression, precise parries, and close-range pressure in a way that feels much closer to Sekiro than most soulslikes do.

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 48.6%, Difficult 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%, Gore 5.5%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the best Sekiro-like indies thanks to its explicitly deflection-centered combat, posture-style pressure, and tough boss design.

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 51.5%, Difficult 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Third Person 4.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It lacks Sekiro’s deflect system, but its fast bosses, oppressive difficulty, and polished melee combat make it the FromSoftware game most likely to scratch a similar itch.

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 50.5%, Difficult 16.7%, Open World 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%, Third Person 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is broader and more RPG-driven than Sekiro, but its challenging melee encounters and sense of danger make it an easy recommendation for anyone wanting more FromSoftware combat mastery.

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 46.3%, Difficult 21.1%, Hack and Slash 7.8%, Third Person 6.7%, Dark Fantasy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers ferocious boss-centric melee with heavy emphasis on timing, aggression, and survival under pressure, which fits Sekiro’s skill-driven appeal.

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Ninja 39.9% ★, Difficult 19.4%, Violent 9.6%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, Gore 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: If Sekiro’s ninja fantasy and relentless challenge are what grabbed you, this offers similarly demanding high-speed action with a sharper character-action focus.

A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

Why similar: Ninja 26.9% ★, Souls-like 24.1%, Stealth 12.2%, Open World 10.3%, Third Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It leans more open-world and cinematic, but its katana combat, stealth tools, and samurai atmosphere make it a very appealing thematic follow-up to Sekiro.

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 59.3%, Action 7%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%, Story Rich 5%, Hack and Slash 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its flashy but demanding boss fights, mobility-heavy action, and mythic East Asian setting give it a similar high-intensity single-player action vibe.

A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

Why similar: Souls-like 53.4%, Open World 10.6%, Third Person 10.4%, Hack and Slash 7.1%, Story Rich 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its guard meter, parry timing, and measured sword duels capture a surprisingly strong slice of Sekiro’s combat feel in a more accessible adventure format.

Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.

Why similar: Souls-like 56%, Difficult 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is slower and more methodical than Sekiro, but the same sense of hard-earned mastery and memorable boss progression is still very much there.

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

Why similar: Souls-like 50.1%, Open World 10.7%, Third Person 9.6%, Action 6.3%, Difficult 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on Fallen Order with more mobility and combat options while keeping the parry-based lightsaber duels that Sekiro fans tend to enjoy.

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 45.1%, Difficult 16.6%, Open World 5.5%, Hack and Slash 5.5%, Third Person 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This dark action RPG blends tough melee combat, boss-focused progression, and an East Asian historical-fantasy flavor that overlaps well with Sekiro’s appeal.

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

Why You'll Like It: The combat is deliberate and unforgiving, with a strong emphasis on timing and survival that will resonate with players who liked Sekiro’s tension.

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 57.3%, Difficult 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, Third Person 4.9%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is less refined than other FromSoftware options here, yet it still delivers the same unforgiving enemy pressure and satisfying mastery curve Sekiro players often appreciate.

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 40.9%, Third Person 11.4%, Action 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Team Ninja’s fast, aggressive combat and punishing enemy encounters make it a strong pick if you want Sekiro-like intensity with more RPG customization.

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Ninja 43.9% ★, Difficult 13.3%, Violent 11.1%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Gore 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its blistering pace, lethal combat, and punishing execution-heavy encounters make it another excellent pick for players who loved Sekiro’s intensity.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Souls-like 46.4%, Difficult 23.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Open World 4.2%, Dark Fantasy 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Despite being a metroidvania, its demanding bosses, precision timing, and lonely mastery-driven progression appeal strongly to many Sekiro fans.

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Ninja 41.3% ★, Violent 14.8%, Difficult 12.1%, Gore 12.1%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is more pure character action than Sekiro, but the ninja fantasy, velocity, and high execution demands still make it a strong fit.

Aragami is a third person stealth game that casts you as an undead assassin with the power to control the shadows. Teleport to any shadow, become invisible, materialize weapons or even summon a shadow dragon to infiltrate the enemy ranks and dispose of your targets.

Why similar: Ninja 39.9% ★, Stealth 23%, Assassin 19.2% ★, Third Person 3.9%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its supernatural stealth, assassination-focused level design, and ninja theme make it worthwhile if the shinobi side of Sekiro mattered more than the boss duels.

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 57.9%, Open World 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Action 6.1%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its modern soulslike structure, weighty melee combat, and dangerous enemy design make it a solid next step if you mainly want more punishing third-person action.

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.

Why similar: Ninja 47.6% ★, Stealth 27.2%, Assassin 8.2% ★, Violent 5.7%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is 2D and far stealthier, but few games capture the fantasy of being a deadly, mobile, tool-using ninja as well as this.

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 32.9%, Ninja 20.2% ★, Difficult 14.6%, Open World 6.6%, Hack and Slash 5.9%

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Why similar: Ninja 44.9% ★, Difficult 12.9%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Action 8.1%, Violent 7.1%

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Difficult 30.7%, Ninja 28.6% ★, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Violent 9.2%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its one-hit lethality, precision timing, and constant demand for perfect execution recreate Sekiro’s intensity even though it swaps swords-and-stealth for cyberpunk speed.

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 66.6%, Difficult 9.7%, Open World 4.7%, Action 4.2%, Violent 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its sharper, faster combat and directional defense mechanics make it one of the better non-fantasy soulslikes for players chasing skill-based melee battles.

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 69.7%, Difficult 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%, Action 2.4%, RPG 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D soulslike translates the harsh combat, stamina management, and brutal progression loop of the genre into a form that still rewards the same patience and skill.

Aragami 2 is a third person stealth game where you play as an assassin with the power to control the shadows. Join the shadow clan and fight the invader armies to protect your people.

Why similar: Ninja 43.9% ★, Assassin 21.8% ★, Stealth 18.4%, Third Person 6.2%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: If Sekiro’s shinobi fantasy and stealth kills were a big part of the appeal for you, this is one of the better action-stealth follow-ups on Steam.

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Third Person 9.2%, Open World 9.1%, Action 9%, Hack and Slash 8.5%

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Why similar: Ninja 34.6% ★, Assassin 17.6% ★, Stealth 14.5%, Open World 8.3%, Violent 5.5%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 59.9%, Difficult 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, RPG 3.9%, Action 3.1%

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

Why similar: Ninja 43.8% ★, Stealth 30.2%, Assassin 9.5% ★, Difficult 7.5%, Violent 2.1%

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 57.4%, Difficult 16.4%, Third Person 6.6%, Action 3.6%, Dark Fantasy 3.3%

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Difficult 16%, Action 14.4%, Third Person 10.4%

From the award-winning developers at Arkane® Studios comes Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider, the next standalone adventure in the critically-acclaimed Dishonored® series.

Why similar: Stealth 33.1%, Assassin 26.7% ★, Violent 8.4%, Action 7.2%, Open World 5.2%

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Ninja 28.9% ★, Difficult 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Hack and Slash 8.5%, Violent 7.8%

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Souls-like 46.7%, Difficult 25.4%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Open World 4.5%, Story Rich 3.3%

Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.

Why similar: Stealth 35.5%, Assassin 29.3% ★, Action 6.6%, Open World 6.3%, Story Rich 5.1%

Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.

Why similar: Souls-like 68.9%, Difficult 10.9%, Third Person 4.3%, Action 3.7%, Violent 2.5%

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Ninja 25.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 22.3%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Difficult 9.9%, Action 7.9%

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: Souls-like 32.8%, Ninja 18.4% ★, Open World 13.7%, Third Person 8.9%, Action 5.8%

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 54%, Difficult 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Gore 7%, Violent 6.9%

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

Why similar: Ninja 53.2% ★, Stealth 33.7%, Assassin 4.8% ★, Action 4%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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 38.5%, Difficult 19.8%, Violent 8%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Gore 5.6%

Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!

Why similar: Ninja 38.6% ★, Violent 13.4%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Action 12.3%, Difficult 6.3%

A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.

Why similar: Ninja 31.8% ★, Souls-like 30.1%, Gore 7.8%, Violent 6.5%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%

The upgraded prequel of NieR:Automata. A kind young man sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking book, to search for the "Sealed verses" in order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.8%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Story Rich 13.3%, Action 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%

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 49.8%, Difficult 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Third Person 4.5%, Violent 3.8%

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Souls-like 46.5%, Difficult 23%, Hack and Slash 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Action 4.8%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 59.1%, Open World 8%, Third Person 6.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%, Action 4.6%

Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

Why similar: Souls-like 22%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Third Person 12%, Action 11.3%, Open World 10.3%

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Why similar: Souls-like 61.5%, Difficult 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Action 3.5%, Adventure 2.1%

Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.

Why similar: Stealth 28%, Assassin 20% ★, Violent 8%, Third Person 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%

The master of stealth is back! Explore the dizzying heights of the Iserian Continent and cunningly eliminate your enemies. Thanks to your Quartz powers, you are freer than ever. Be creative: Never has it felt so good to be greedy.

Why similar: Stealth 31.8%, Assassin 19.2% ★, Violent 11.1%, Action 8.5%, Third Person 8.3%

Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.

Why similar: Ninja 43% ★, Difficult 15.3%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Third Person 7.9%, Gore 7.2%