Games Like SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption

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 31.9%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Difficult 16.6%, Action RPG 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art boss-rush game that captures the same intense, souls-like focus on challenging individual boss encounters.

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 42.5%, Difficult 12%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Hack and Slash 8.8%, Action RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This souls-like title focuses on deliberate, weighty combat and dark fantasy themes that mirror the tone of Sinner.

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 25.8%, Difficult 12.7%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Gothic 8.6% ★, Action RPG 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-RPG that emphasizes aggressive combat and challenging boss fights similar to the hack-and-slash nature of the seed game.

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 37.3%, Action RPG 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Gothic 7.9% ★, Difficult 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality souls-like that delivers the dark atmosphere and punishing, skill-based combat found in Sinner.

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 60.8%, Difficult 28%, Action-Adventure 3.1%, Action 2.8%, Fantasy 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game strips away everything but the boss battles, requiring precision and strategy to overcome lethal foes in a single hit.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Souls-like 57.1%, Difficult 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Action RPG 5%, RPG 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D souls-like that successfully translates the dark, punishing exploration and boss-heavy gameplay of the genre.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 34%, Difficult 28%, Third Person 15.8%, Story Rich 10%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pure boss-rush experience that demands high-speed reflexes and mastery of complex attack patterns.

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 46.2%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Difficult 14.4%, Gothic 12.5% ★, Horror 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a haunting, dark fantasy world and challenging boss encounters that align perfectly with the aesthetic and difficulty of Sinner.

Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.

Why similar: Souls-like 44%, Difficult 21.4%, Hack and Slash 8.4%, Third Person 6.9%, Dark Fantasy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its intense, boss-focused combat and high difficulty, it is a quintessential experience for fans of challenging action games.

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 42.4%, Difficult 24%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Story Rich 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D action game with a heavy emphasis on parry-based combat and difficult boss encounters.

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 32.4%, Action RPG 14%, Difficult 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Story Rich 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, moody souls-like that offers a traditional, challenging action-RPG experience.

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 36.1%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Action RPG 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more stylized, this game offers tight, boss-focused combat and a somber atmosphere that fans of Sinner will appreciate.

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 24.4%, Hack and Slash 17%, Difficult 13.1%, Horror 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, horror-themed action-RPG that leans heavily into the souls-like combat style.

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 62.6%, Difficult 10.2%, RPG 8.1%, Hack and Slash 5.8%, Third Person 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a robust souls-like experience with a focus on tactical combat and challenging boss fights.

Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.4%, Character Action Game 22.1% ★, Difficult 9.9%, Action RPG 9.2%, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like set in an alternate history that focuses on rhythmic, challenging combat encounters.

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 31.9%, Action RPG 18.6%, Hack and Slash 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern action-RPG that excels in delivering cinematic, high-stakes boss encounters.

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 41.8%, Action RPG 14.5%, Difficult 13.5%, Third Person 8.5%, Hack and Slash 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled souls-like that offers deep character customization and demanding boss battles.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 37.3%, Action RPG 13.6%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Third Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist souls-like that focuses on stamina management and deliberate combat in a bleak world.

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 34.6%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action RPG 11.1%, Horror 8.1%, Difficult 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi souls-like that features interconnected level design and challenging boss encounters.

In a vibrant undersea kingdom on the verge of collapse, a hermit crab embarks on a treasure hunt to buy back his repossessed shell. The second game from AGGRO CRAB.

Why similar: Souls-like 58.5%, Action RPG 10.6%, Third Person 6.2%, Dark Fantasy 6%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its whimsical appearance, it features surprisingly deep souls-like mechanics and challenging boss progression.

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 34.9%, Difficult 18.1%, Action RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric 2D souls-like that emphasizes timing and mastery of boss mechanics.

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 28.3%, Difficult 15.2%, Action RPG 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Horror 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A party-based souls-like that emphasizes tactical combat and challenging boss encounters.

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 26.7%, Difficult 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Action RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic dark fantasy action game that pioneered the deliberate, weight-based combat found in modern souls-likes.

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 31%, Hack and Slash 27.2%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Third Person 6.1%, Difficult 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a character-action combat system with souls-like elements and challenging boss fights.

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

Why similar: Souls-like 60.6%, Difficult 11.9%, RPG 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 6%, Horror 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A boss-heavy action game that incorporates souls-like mechanics into a unique, challenging loop.

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 37.8%, Difficult 19.5%, Action RPG 13%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features challenging boss encounters and a sense of discovery that rewards players for mastering its combat systems.

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 44.4%, Difficult 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Multiple Endings 7.9%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: While a metroidvania, its focus on difficult, pattern-based boss fights makes it a strong recommendation for Sinner players.

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 26.3%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Difficult 13.7%, Action RPG 11.5%, Third Person 6.7%

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 36%, Action RPG 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy souls-like that provides the grim atmosphere and punishing combat expected of the genre.

FOR THE POWER AND GLORY; NOW AND FOREVER

Why similar: Character Action Game 26.8% ★, Souls-like 18.8%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action RPG 9.5%, Horror 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A character-action game with a unique art style and deep, challenging combat mechanics.

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 46.3%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Difficult 10.2%, RPG 8.6%, Action RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down souls-like that focuses on stamina management and strategic combat in a desolate setting.

Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.

Why similar: Souls-like 20.4%, Gothic 14.8% ★, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action RPG 12.9%, Difficult 11.8%

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 30.5%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Action RPG 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%

Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!

Why similar: Souls-like 19.1%, Hack and Slash 13%, Difficult 10.8%, Action RPG 9.3%, Horror 7.7%

Long may the sun shine! Prepare to suffer! Souls-like combat adventure in a unique world. Learn to fight... then fight to realize your belief.A warrior gradually grows and uncovers the ultimate truth of world change.

Why similar: Souls-like 25%, Difficult 13.9%, Gothic 13.6% ★, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%

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 41.7%, Difficult 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Action RPG 7.9%, RPG 6.3%

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 36.9%, Action RPG 16.2%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, RPG 7.7%, Third Person 7.6%

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.9%, Difficult 21%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action RPG 9.1%, Horror 6.9%

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

Why similar: Character Action Game 28.9% ★, Souls-like 21.2%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Action RPG 10%, Third Person 7%

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 30.4%, Difficult 16.1%, Action RPG 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, RPG 6.5%

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 47.3%, Action RPG 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Horror 8%, RPG 8%

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: Character Action Game 27.7% ★, Souls-like 25.2%, Action RPG 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Action-Adventure 5.9%

Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.2%, Gothic 20.1% ★, Difficult 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Horror 7.5%

This is a 3D ancient style fantasy, multi ending action role-playing game. As the third installment of the Ryukyu Hidden series and the Ryukyu Hidden Nine Absolute Reincarnation Chapter, the game is designed with the principle of promoting offense and hesitation to defeat in its combat system.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Action RPG 15.2%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Hack and Slash 9.2%, Third Person 6.8%

In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.1%, Gothic 19.5% ★, Action RPG 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

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 29%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action RPG 12.5%, Third Person 7.2%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

Brutal Hack&Slash game with a challenging combat system plunges you into the harsh dark fantasy world to test your will and your skills. Only those who dare to get into the Demon Skin can survive!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, RPG 10.6%, Dark 10.3%

Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.2%, Action RPG 15.9%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Difficult 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%

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 35.9%, Difficult 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Action RPG 11.9%, RPG 6.8%

Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Horror 14.6%, RPG 12%, Souls-like 7.7%

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 27.3%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Difficult 15.2%, Action RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%

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 26%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Difficult 14.2%, Action RPG 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%

DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play.

Why similar: Souls-like 82.2%, Difficult 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 5%, RPG 3.3%, Action 1.6%

You are a lone hunter who awakens in darkness. Within a cursed fortress where reality and hell intertwine, your goal is clear: Reach the top. Fight horrific enemies, grow stronger, and face what awaits at the summit.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.3%, Gothic 15.5% ★, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Third Person 8.3%, Horror 7%

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Character Action Game 32.6% ★, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action RPG 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Horror 7.3%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 37.4%, Action RPG 26.1%, RPG 13.4%, Hack and Slash 9%, Action 4.9%

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 26.4%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Gothic 16% ★, Action RPG 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%

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 24.7%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action RPG 13.4%, Difficult 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%

Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

Why similar: Souls-like 59.9%, Difficult 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 12%, RPG 8.3%, Action 3.5%

Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.7%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Difficult 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Action RPG 4.8%