Games Like Soulbringer

War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...

Why similar: RPG 78%, Fantasy 12.5%, Retro 6.1%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same atmospheric, clunky, yet deeply immersive open-world RPG design that defines the era of Soulbringer.

Summoners have toppled empires and challenged gods. They are venerated as saviours and feared as destroyers. With rings crafted by the ancient Khosani, the gifted can call forth demons, dragons, and elementals, but only the strongest can control the forces they unleash.

Why similar: RPG 82.2%, Fantasy 12.3%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Released in a similar era, it features a comparable blend of action-oriented combat and traditional fantasy RPG storytelling.

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: RPG 73.4%, Fantasy 15.8%, Action 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the visceral, dark fantasy combat and atmospheric tension that fans of Soulbringer's action elements will appreciate.

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Why similar: RPG 83.9%, Fantasy 13.4%, Action 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similar sense of dark, subterranean atmosphere and complex, experimental gameplay systems.

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

Why similar: RPG 84%, Fantasy 13.4%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to the Gothic series that perfectly captures the challenging, exploration-heavy fantasy RPG experience.

Inhabiting the World of Darkness, you must face a series of brutal confrontations with your nemesis Vukodlak, a powerful vampire lord.

Why similar: RPG 97.7%, Action 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a dark, mature narrative and a classic RPG structure that feels right at home alongside Soulbringer.

Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.

Why similar: Fantasy 49.3%, Retro 27.2%, Action 23.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a dark, gothic atmosphere and action-adventure gameplay that aligns with the tone of Soulbringer.

Lord Draak's henchmen are spreading chaos in Uma. Are you going to let them get away with it?

Why similar: RPG 79.1%, Retro 12.5%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG that shares the retro, hack-and-slash sensibilities found in many of Soulbringer's contemporaries.

Silver, a corrupt and sinister sorcerer, rules the land of Jarrah with an iron fist. He and his henchmen have abducted the village women as part of a pact with the almighty god, Apocalypse. Now, only one man can put a stop to Silver and his minions. That man is you, David, a promising young knight whose wife is among the captured.

Why similar: RPG 80.6%, Retro 10.9%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG that emphasizes atmospheric storytelling and a unique, stylized fantasy world.

Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.

Why similar: RPG 83.3%, Fantasy 15.2%, Action 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This classic isometric RPG offers a vast, open world and deep character customization that mirrors the ambition of Soulbringer.

You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.

Why similar: RPG 79.8%, Fantasy 12.5%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG focuses on dark fantasy themes and combat mechanics that feel like a modern evolution of the genre.

Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.

Why similar: RPG 82.2%, Fantasy 9.4%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-RPG that captures the dark fantasy aesthetic and tactical combat depth of the genre.

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: RPG 87.7%, Fantasy 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern RPG that prioritizes exploration and challenging survival mechanics, echoing the 'start weak, end strong' feel of older titles.

Cast down from power by a mysterious warlord centuries ago, Kain reawakens in a world he barely recognises. His armies slain, his vampire brethren nearly extinct, Kain is one of the last of his kind. With an agenda of vengeance, Kain shall unleash a wicked wrath to uncover the plot that threatens the land he seeks to conquer.

Why similar: Action 55.5%, Fantasy 44.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, action-heavy fantasy game that fits the grim aesthetic of the Soulbringer universe.

In the times of darkness, only the mightiest of heroes can save the world. Stand out against the evil all by yourself in epic single player mode. Swarms of bloodthirsty monsters, loads of epic gear to collect, dozens of skills to obtain. Grab your sword and fling yourself into action now!

Why similar: RPG 88.9%, Action 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action-RPG that focuses on hack-and-slash gameplay within a dark fantasy world.

The world of Konung is a unique and spacious fantasy land, that combines parts of known history with classical myths and the legends of the Chronicles, including immortal heroes, magical artefacts and ancient sorcery.

Why similar: RPG 100%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric fantasy RPG that provides a grounded, old-school experience reminiscent of early 2000s design.

ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.

Why similar: RPG 82.1%, Fantasy 13.4%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world RPG retains the distinct, challenging design philosophy of Piranha Bytes, similar to the Gothic series.

Destroy the Demon and locate the lost Crown of Peace!

Why similar: RPG 100%

Why You'll Like It: A niche, old-school isometric RPG that focuses on tactical combat and fantasy exploration.

Sudeki, a world torn apart into light, shadow and dark. Rent asunder by deceit and betrayal, the land cries out for a peace that only four united heroes can bring. Beyond the protective walls of Illumina Castle lie miles of pastoral, rolling countryside, though once a serene landscape, the Aklorian forces have transformed the countryside...

Why similar: RPG 81.7%, Fantasy 11.7%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique action-RPG that blends Western and Eastern design sensibilities in a classic fantasy setting.

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: RPG 77.4%, Fantasy 16.6%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: It features deep, dark fantasy combat and a sense of adventure that feels like a high-budget evolution of the genre.

A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.

Why similar: RPG 87.1%, Fantasy 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, challenging, and rewarding classic RPG that rewards players who enjoy complex systems and world-building.

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: RPG 73.9%, Fantasy 18.8%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, challenging fantasy environment that emphasizes combat and exploration.

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: RPG 83.5%, Action 16.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with strong RPG elements that focuses on dark, atmospheric progression.

Join Sylvester "Sly" Boots and Stiletto Anyway as they trek across six bizarre planets investigating a galaxy-crushing mystery, searching for artefacts from an extinct alien race and unlocking the secrets of a powerful, advanced technology. It's your turn. PICK YOUR POISON.

Why similar: RPG 100%

Why You'll Like It: While sci-fi, it shares the same quirky, atmospheric, and ambitious design philosophy of late-90s PC RPGs.

Forged in the Beginning and protected by the Seven Seals, there lies a place where thought and creation intertwine. The center for all realms of existence, it is the balancing force between good and evil, man and spirit. A focal point for all energies, and the one element that has kept the consuming nature of darkness at bay... Until now.

Why similar: Retro 57.6%, Action 42.4%

A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.

Why similar: RPG 81.4%, Fantasy 13.2%, Action 5.4%

From the award winning studio that brought you Ravensword: The Fallen King and Aralon: Sword and Shadow, comes Ravensword: Shadowlands. After the fall of Ravengard, the world descended into chaos. The Kingdom of Tyreas stood alone against a sea of dark elven invaders. The Ravensword was lost, and the dark times began.

Why similar: RPG 85.3%, Action 8.5%, Fantasy 6.3%

It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.

Why similar: RPG 82.2%, Fantasy 15.3%, Action 2.5%

Take control of two powerful and highly evolved vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. Each equipped with a legendary sword, Kain & Raziel must battle through a world loaded with conflict and intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark forces that seek to condemn...

Why similar: Action 42.3%, Fantasy 41.1%, Retro 16.6%

A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.

Why similar: RPG 81.9%, Fantasy 13.7%, Action 4.3%

War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.

Why similar: RPG 85.3%, Fantasy 12.1%, Action 2.6%

Experience an exciting single player storyline where you thwart Loki and his minions from bringing Ragnarok to Midgard.

Why similar: Action 40.9%, RPG 40.5%, Fantasy 18.6%

The last king was killed over 400 years ago and the global rule of the land ceased to exist. The Vindicator is coming. ~a decadent, dark fantasy world with a new take on the concepts of Angels and Demons!

Why similar: RPG 100%

Dungeon Siege® combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed.

Why similar: RPG 80.5%, Fantasy 17.4%, Action 2.1%

Experience incredibly atmospheric and intense medieval combat action! Go ahead and enter a new world, the award-winning world of ENCLAVE!The people of Light and Darkness are divided by a bottomless rift that split the earth many millennia ago.

Why similar: RPG 87.4%, Fantasy 8.5%, Action 4.1%

In 2455 AD, Kage Mishima used the magical powers of Daikatana, the most powerful sword ever forged, to alter time and establish himself as supreme dictator. You are Hiro Miyamoto, one of the few people on earth who knows what happened.

Why similar: Action 56.8%, Fantasy 26.2%, Retro 16.9%

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: Retro 55%, Fantasy 32.6%, Action 12.4%

Ascension to the Throne is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements. In a vast fantasy world the hero will have to pass many tests on his way to victory. Enemies seek to stop players from regaining power and taking revenge. Gain new friends to aid you in reclaiming the throne.

Why similar: RPG 90.3%, Fantasy 9.7%

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.

Why similar: RPG 66.1%, Action 18.1%, Fantasy 15.7%

Shadows is the next chapter in the Heretic Kingdoms saga. Experience an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Take on the role of the Devourer, a demon that swallows the souls of the dead and then brings them back into the mortal realm as his puppets

Why similar: RPG 86.8%, Fantasy 13.2%

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: Retro 34.5%, Fantasy 33.7%, Action 31.8%

Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

Why similar: Retro 71.2%, Action 28.8%

An action-adventure in a medieval fantasy universe. Learn all about the adventures of mighty Swordbreaker before his appearance in the castle. Destroy enemies with a sword, magic, and a unique device — the swordbreaker, from which the hero got his alias!

Why similar: RPG 73%, Fantasy 16%, Action 11%

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse lurk in the shadows before you. They are Death, Pestilence, Famine, and War. They are the root of all that is evil, but the least of your worries. The last of the three Serpent Riders yet lives.

Why similar: Fantasy 40.9%, Retro 31.7%, Action 27.4%

As the sole Summoner, save Umbra from a demon invasion by summoning 60 unique heroes. Engage in strategic, turn-based battles against 150+ monsters, explore 15 vast areas, and conquer challenging quests and colossal bosses. Your epic RPG journey awaits!

Why similar: RPG 73.1%, Fantasy 26.9%

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: RPG 70.3%, Fantasy 19.7%, Action 10.1%

Witchaven is a first-person fantasy slasher set in a dark medieval times. Dare to enter this 3D Hell... Dare to enter Witchaven!

Why similar: RPG 49.6%, Action 20.3%, Fantasy 18.3%, Retro 11.8%

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: Fantasy 73.1%, Action 26.9%

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.

Why similar: Action 100%

Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.

Why similar: RPG 75.2%, Fantasy 17.6%, Action 7.2%

Included in the Platinum Edition are three titles:SpellForce: The Order of DawnIn a world beyond imagination...In their immeasurable greed and constant thirst for power, the thirteen most powerful Mages of all time doomed the land, hurling it into an endless spiral of chaos and despair.

Why similar: RPG 79%, Fantasy 16.1%, Action 4.9%

Sign a contract in blood! Travel throughout the planes of existence slaying or befriending powerful doomlords in this wizard simulator inspired by the FMV games and dungeon crawlers of the early 90's. Learn powerful spells to solve puzzles and combat the dark forces amassing against you.

Why similar: RPG 78.5%, Retro 17.7%, Fantasy 3.8%

Requiem: Avenging Angel is a 3D, first-person action game of biblical proportions set in a world under siege. A holy war rages on Earth between Heaven's Chosen Soldiers and Hell's Fallen Angels.

Why similar: Action 65%, Retro 35%

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: RPG 53.2%, Fantasy 26.9%, Action 20%

Welcome to a world of darkness, where every step can be your last. Explore a stunning world filled with fear and horror, solve puzzles, and endure combat trials to become a hero and protect your world from darkness. Become a warrior ready to fight anything that stands in your way in this action RPG.

Why similar: RPG 78.8%, Fantasy 21.2%

This adventure is set in the lands of the Forgotten Realms, where perilous evil and great heroes are enveloped by magic, prophecy and mystery. You control a party of three - Fighter, Sorcerer and Rogue - on a quest to right a great wrong and change the path of the future.

Why similar: RPG 76%, Fantasy 12.3%, Action 11.7%