Games Like Souls of Blades

The old world is gone, lost with the disappearance of the King. Reforge reality in this dark action RPG through skill-based combat, innovative open-world platforming and the testimonies of survivors… some more trustworthy than others. Are you ready, Wanderer?

Why similar: RPG 41%, Action 21.3%, Adventure 18.4%, Indie 16.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the sense of wandering through a ruined, surreal landscape with challenging 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 61.8%, RPG 19.9%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 3.6%, Indie 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly polished souls-like experience with a focus on atmospheric world-building and unique combat mechanics.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 53.5%, RPG 20.5%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a beautiful, minimalist open world that mirrors the lonely exploration and discovery found in Souls of Blades.

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 64.7%, RPG 21%, Action 10%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, sword-focused combat that rewards precision and aggression in a dark, plague-ridden setting.

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 48.8%, RPG 25.8%, Action 12.4%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: An ambitious indie open-world souls-like that emphasizes exploration of massive, decaying environments.

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 72.5%, RPG 15.4%, Action 5.8%, Indie 3.4%, Adventure 2%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive 2D souls-like that excels at deep character customization and interconnected level design.

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 60.8%, RPG 19.1%, Action 7.5%, Indie 5.9%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines challenging combat with a rich, mysterious narrative set in a world of gods and ruins.

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 60.6%, Indie 11.2%, Action 10.4%, RPG 8.3%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intense, high-stakes boss combat that tests the player's mastery of sword-based mechanics.

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 64.7%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 10.5%, Indie 8.7%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique parry-based combat and a surreal, alien world that rewards careful exploration.

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 51.9%, RPG 19.6%, Indie 9.5%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that emphasizes exploration of a world buried under a sea of sand.

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 61.4%, RPG 26.4%, Action 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that blends fluid combat with a vibrant, myth-inspired world full of secrets.

"The Wind Road" is an ARPG real-time combat game, constructing a martial-arts world based on the ancient Silk Road under the background of a fictional era.

Why similar: RPG 38.9%, Action 17%, Souls-like 16.6%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A martial-arts-focused RPG that features a sprawling world and a focus on sword-based combat.

Stray Blade is an action-adventure where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land.

Why similar: Souls-like 71.3%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 8.9%, Singleplayer 6%

Why You'll Like It: Features responsive combat and exploration in a forgotten land, focusing on the journey of a lone adventurer.

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 57.3%, RPG 30%, Action 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist souls-like that focuses on exploration and difficult combat in a mysterious, abstract world.

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 50.1%, RPG 24.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Action 10.4%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a dark, moody experience with challenging combat and a focus on exploring interconnected areas.

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 37.4%, Action 18.1%, Adventure 15.4%, Souls-like 15.2%, Indie 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-adventure game that emphasizes melee combat and exploration of a mysterious realm.

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 57.3%, RPG 28.2%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that emphasizes exploration and combat in a dark, open-world setting.

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 48.4%, RPG 22.7%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 8.1%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric sci-fi souls-like that excels at environmental storytelling within a sprawling, ruined space station.

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 49.2%, RPG 25%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 9.9%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique historical setting with challenging souls-like combat and vertical exploration.

A 3D RPG !

Why similar: RPG 40.2%, Souls-like 25.2%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that prioritizes story-rich exploration and combat mechanics similar to the seed game.

Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?

Why similar: Souls-like 43.5%, RPG 23.1%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 9.7%, Indie 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game with metroidvania elements that emphasizes fluid movement and combat.

Behind you lies a trail of broken helms, shattered shields. You hold the axe of a fallen foe. Worn and dented, it will suit it's purpose. What lies ahead is still a mystery. Your goal is not.

Why similar: Action 38.6%, Adventure 32%, Indie 21%, Singleplayer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric side-scroller that captures the feeling of a lone warrior fighting through a hostile, mysterious world.

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 44.4%, RPG 23.8%, Action 12%, Indie 10%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A direct indie souls-like experience that focuses on challenging combat and character progression.

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 60%, RPG 24.4%, Action 8.5%, Indie 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: While isometric, it shares the same sense of mystery and discovery as players piece together a ruined world.

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 54.3%, RPG 25.4%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 7.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-commentary on the souls-like genre that features solid combat and a mysterious, crumbling world.

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 71%, Action 9.3%, Indie 8.5%, Adventure 8.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist take on the genre that strips away everything but the tension of boss-focused combat.

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 62.8%, RPG 18.6%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%

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 50.8%, RPG 21.6%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 9.9%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down souls-like that focuses on horror-themed exploration and challenging combat encounters.

Wake up lost in a void of darkness. With no other option, press onward through cryptic dimensional doors, wielding a mysterious blade created by the fallen entities that came long before you in this heart-pounding First Person RPG.

Why similar: RPG 37.3%, Souls-like 25.6%, Action 19.4%, Adventure 16.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Soul Scathe is a procedurally generated VR Dungeon Crawler RPG. Utilize many spells, weapons, and even the environment to fight against deadly foes as you explore the secrets of the Mistchamber Dungeons to reclaim lost fragments of your soul.

Why similar: RPG 59.1%, Action 28.4%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that blends dark fantasy themes with challenging combat encounters.

You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?

Why similar: RPG 31.4%, Souls-like 30.1%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania-style souls-like that focuses on exploration and difficult combat in a ruined world.

Swords Fantasy: Battlefield is a game from the 3rd person, including battles with swords.

Why similar: Souls-like 54.5%, RPG 30.6%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 3.8%

"Tales of Spark" is a Hack & Slash Action RPG with an Eastern flair. Players assume the role of a young wandering swordsman, exploring the vast desert, seeking treasures, defeating powerful bosses, and even slaying gigantic celestial dragons.

Why similar: RPG 43.1%, Action 19.2%, Adventure 16.9%, Indie 15.3%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Dissimilated Land is a roguelike-like action game. In this game, you will play the role of a survivor trapping in the Sedley's ruins. For some reason, you have to take an adventure in an unfamiliar environment, facing dissimilated monsters beyond imagination. Through fighting, you will learn the secret behind this land.

Why similar: RPG 52.1%, Action 25.7%, Adventure 22.3%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 38.9%, RPG 35.1%, Action 14.5%, Adventure 7.9%, Singleplayer 3.6%

《隐世神剑传》是一款神话题材ARPG剧情向单机游戏，以中国上古神话为背景，构造一个充满山海异兽，光怪陆离的玄幻世界。 上古时期盘古开天辟地，天地之间灵气充沛，滋养出大量的仙人神兽和奇珍灵宝。各界之间并未隔绝，后各界主大战，阴阳失衡。

Why similar: RPG 45.5%, Action 23.2%, Adventure 22.4%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Awaken without memory, embark on a journey to uncover your identity and unravel the world's dark mysteries. Traverse stunning landscapes, face punishing bosses in this captivating action RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 59.3%, RPG 30.9%, Action 9.8%

This is a dark, soul like role-playing game, trying to create a different experience in this genre. The protagonist fights against a powerful enemy in this city in search of a divine artifact.

Why similar: Souls-like 51.3%, RPG 19.2%, Action 11%, Indie 9.8%, Adventure 6.6%

Firelight Fantasy: Vengeance - a game about spectacular sword battles from the third person.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.6%, RPG 29.8%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 12.4%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 63.4%, RPG 33.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%

这是一款砍杀刷宝类的ARPG游戏，我们将修仙成长体系和刷宝游戏进行有机融合，多样的装备体系，构建专属于您的修仙刷宝bd，喜欢刷宝类游戏的玩家不容错过

Why similar: RPG 46.5%, Action 22.2%, Indie 15.1%, Adventure 10.1%, Singleplayer 6.1%

Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.

Why similar: RPG 42.4%, Action 20.1%, Adventure 17.8%, Indie 14.1%, Singleplayer 5.5%

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 55.5%, RPG 27.2%, Action 13%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Kromlech is an action-adventure RPG with rogue-lite elements, set in a dark fantasy world of swords and sorcery. Play as an adventurer whose quest for glory and gold takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself at the center of a world-ending calamity.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.4%, RPG 28.5%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 10.9%

Fan made Retro-RPG developed with the Source Engine. Explore Orio Island, gain the trust of the elemental god fairies and wield their magical powers to save the Divine Tree from the Relics of Gan-Ti.

Why similar: Souls-like 53.6%, RPG 16.7%, Indie 12.8%, Adventure 7.1%, Action 6.2%

Dark Sword is a frenetic action game that mixes bullet-hell and hack-n-slash in the midst of a devastating and dark open world with a tragic backstory, where the player must immerse himself in order to defeat the powerful guardians that guard it.

Why similar: Souls-like 58.7%, RPG 30.4%, Action 10.8%

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: RPG 61.3%, Action 29.7%, Singleplayer 9%

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 40.5%, Action 20.5%, Adventure 18.4%, Indie 17.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 44.2%, RPG 24.4%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 10.2%, Indie 9.7%

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 53%, Action 17.6%, Adventure 16.3%, Indie 13%

GOKEN is an action filled RPG where you're in the search for the lost five swords and maybe saving the world too.

Why similar: RPG 61%, Action 39%

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 80.5%, Action 16.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Artificial beings, known as 'Homunculi,' have upended the balance of Web. Carter, a young man plucked from his quiet life in the countryside, must rise to the challenge. Explore ancient ruins, meet charming characters, and master combat in this devilish action-adventure of epic proportions.

Why similar: Souls-like 54.1%, RPG 31.4%, Action 12.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%

A challenging action-adventure game. Explore a foggy abandoned island, fight knights, slugs and ghosts, and make your way to an old corrupted keep.

Why similar: Souls-like 59.4%, Indie 20.8%, Adventure 19.8%

ECHOES of YI: SAMSARA is a dark martial arts action game infused with traditional Chinese culture. Players embody the Sword Saint's first disciple, battling fierce enemies and unraveling the mystery beneath the Jianmu Tree. Will you face the challenges or go with the flow? The choice is yours.

Why similar: Souls-like 48.4%, RPG 27.6%, Adventure 10.3%, Action 9.4%, Singleplayer 4.2%

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 53.6%, RPG 29.2%, Action 12.6%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Awaken as a soul from the Underworld. Discover who you are and explore an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Battle beasts and gods, or forge alliances with them. Die and be reborn in this adventure.

Why similar: RPG 64.6%, Adventure 17.1%, Action 14.5%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Ancient Abyss is a 2D Zelda-like action game where you will explore mysterious and hidden events in a randomly generated maze. As you progress, you’ll gain more power and collect items to help you reach further into the maze.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.7%, RPG 23.8%, Action 11%, Indie 9.3%, Adventure 8.7%

Holomento is an Indie Permadeath Action-RPG focusing on the dangerous quest of passing through the mysterious Eventide Hollow – and rebuilding it step by step.

Why similar: RPG 38.9%, Action 18.5%, Souls-like 17.3%, Indie 15.9%, Adventure 6.3%