Games Like Steelrising

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 41.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Action RPG 8.7%, Third Person 7.4%, Difficult 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the core mechanical theme of fighting clockwork puppets in a dark, atmospheric city, making it the closest thematic and gameplay sibling to Steelrising.

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 36.1%, Difficult 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Action RPG 10.4%, Third Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similarly fast-paced, aggressive combat system that rewards precision and timing in a plague-ridden, dark fantasy setting.

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 58.1%, RPG 8.3%, Difficult 7.4%, Violent 7.1%, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a distinct industrial, mechanical aesthetic and a limb-targeting combat system that mirrors the robotic combat focus of Steelrising.

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 43.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Difficult 9.5%, Violent 7.8%, Action RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a condensed, atmospheric souls-like experience with a unique 'shell' mechanic that allows for diverse combat styles similar to Aegis's weapon switching.

Enotria: The Last Song is a soulslike set in a beautiful sun-lit world inspired by Italian folklore where the brightest sun casts the darkest shadow. Wear unique role-altering masks, face formidable foes and alter reality with the power of Ardore to unravel the secrets of Enotria.

Why similar: Souls-like 23%, Soundtrack 14.3% ★, Difficult 9.1%, Action RPG 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 7%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures a similar sense of atmospheric, historical-fantasy exploration with a focus on challenging, souls-like combat mechanics.

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 61.8%, Difficult 8.8%, Third Person 7.8%, RPG 6.5%, Violent 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the predecessor to the sequel, it provides a gritty, sci-fi souls-like experience centered on mechanical enemies and industrial environments.

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 32.6%, Difficult 13.2%, Character Customization 12.7%, RPG 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides deep, technical combat and extensive character customization for players who enjoy the complexity of Steelrising's RPG systems.

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 36.2%, Action RPG 16.1%, Third Person 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Exploration 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a third-person action-RPG structure with a focus on exploration and varied combat styles that feel accessible yet challenging.

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

Why similar: Souls-like 29.1%, Difficult 11.9%, Action RPG 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Character Customization 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes fast-paced, deflection-based combat that rewards players for mastering the rhythm of enemy attacks.

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 32.6%, Action RPG 11%, Difficult 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%, Third Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a historical setting and challenging combat that aligns well with the core loop of Steelrising.

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%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Action RPG 12.3%, Difficult 10.5%, RPG 7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a dark, atmospheric souls-like experience with a focus on deliberate combat and environmental storytelling.

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 37.8%, Character Customization 12.9%, Action RPG 11.4%, Difficult 9.6%, Third Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep character customization and a distinct anime-inspired aesthetic that appeals to players who enjoy building specific combat archetypes.

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 22.7%, Alternate History 12.5%, Action RPG 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Third Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends historical-fantasy aesthetics with gun-and-melee combat, mirroring the unique weapon variety found in Steelrising.

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 29.3%, Action RPG 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Character Customization 9.7%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This modern souls-like provides a dense, interconnected world and high-fidelity combat that matches the difficulty and exploration focus of Steelrising.

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 27.8%, Third Person 11.2%, Action RPG 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, Violent 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on atmospheric exploration and mysterious, otherworldly combat that captures the sense of discovery found in Steelrising.

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 27.6%, Difficult 11.5%, Action RPG 11.2%, Violent 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a party-based switching mechanic that allows for tactical combat variety, similar to how Aegis adapts to different combat scenarios.

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 33.8%, Difficult 13.7%, Action RPG 12.7%, Third Person 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-intensity, action-focused souls-like experience with a strong emphasis on boss encounters and character progression.

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 26.4%, Action RPG 20.7%, Third Person 13.7%, RPG 11.3%, Character Customization 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, historical action-RPG experience with a focus on swordplay and exploration in a changing world.

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 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Difficult 12.6%, Action RPG 11.9%, Third Person 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends platforming and souls-like combat in a surreal, atmospheric world that rewards careful navigation.

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 39%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Difficult 11.4%, Third Person 6.8%, RPG 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a vast, atmospheric world with a wide variety of character builds and challenging 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 34.2%, Action RPG 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, RPG 7.7%, Story Rich 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features high-fidelity combat and a focus on unique boss encounters that challenge player reflexes and strategy.

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 53.4%, RPG 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Action 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique aging mechanic that impacts character growth, adding a layer of RPG depth to its souls-like combat.

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 32.9% ★, Action RPG 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Third Person 12.6%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a spectacle-fighter approach to third-person action that shares the focus on fluid, combo-based combat against mechanical threats.

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 36.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Difficult 9.6%, Soundtrack 8% ★, Action RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: As the foundational title of the genre, it provides the quintessential souls-like experience that defines the combat and exploration Steelrising builds upon.

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 35.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Third Person 10.9%, Action RPG 10.2%, Character Customization 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a satirical take on the souls-like genre while maintaining the core difficulty and exploration mechanics players expect.

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 32.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Action RPG 9.5%, Difficult 9.4%, RPG 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a classic, heavy-hitting souls-like experience that emphasizes armor and weapon weight.

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 59.3%, Action RPG 9.4%, Third Person 7.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%, Atmospheric 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a surprisingly deep souls-like combat system with a unique, lighthearted aesthetic that hides a challenging experience.

An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.8%, Action RPG 15.5%, Character Customization 14%, RPG 10.9%, Action 6.6%

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 56%, RPG 9.6%, Difficult 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 6%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It brings souls-like mechanics into a third-person shooter format, offering a fresh take on the genre's exploration and difficulty.

Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption is a boss battler action-RPG. Face eight abhorrent bosses, the first seven each based on one of the sins. Before each epic clash, you must sacrifice a stat and level down to enter combat. Each fight will be tougher than the last as you wage war against sin itself.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.4%, Character Action Game 22.2% ★, Difficult 10%, Action RPG 9.3%, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on boss-rush style combat, perfect for players who enjoy the challenging encounter design of Steelrising.

Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!

Why similar: Souls-like 29.8%, Action RPG 15.2%, Difficult 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Action-Adventure 5.7%

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Alternate History 23.9%, Cinematic 17.4%, Third Person 15.3%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

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 30.2%, Violent 12.2%, Action RPG 10.8%, Third Person 10.5%, Character Customization 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a rare sci-fi souls-like that emphasizes ranged combat and tactical positioning, offering a different flavor of the genre.

In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.

Why similar: Alternate History 37.4%, RPG 13%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Adventure 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: Third Person 14.8%, Action RPG 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Cinematic 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.5%

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 37.9%, Action RPG 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Difficult 15.4%, Action 3.4%

Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.

Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Action RPG 13%, Difficult 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, RPG 5.7%

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.5%, Story Rich 12.5%, Fantasy 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, RPG 10.2%

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 27.1%, Action RPG 12%, Violent 11.5%, Difficult 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%

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 43.5%, Action RPG 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, RPG 8.1%, Violent 5.8%

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 31.2%, Alternate History 20.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Third Person 8.8%, Fantasy 5.8%

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 35.9%, Third Person 8.3%, Violent 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, RPG 6.8%

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 28%, Difficult 12.1%, Violent 10.3%, Character Customization 9.5%, Third Person 9%

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: Souls-like 26.2%, Character Action Game 19.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Action RPG 10.3%, Third Person 6.8%

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 59.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Difficult 11.1%, RPG 5.5%, Action RPG 4.5%

Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.7%, Action RPG 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, RPG 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Embark on an epic odyssey to save your younger sister – and the whole of humanity – from mysterious dimensional invaders from beyond the starlit skies in Lost Soul Aside™.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.3%, Action RPG 17%, Third Person 10.4%, RPG 10.4%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

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 48.2%, RPG 9.9%, Difficult 8.3%, Action RPG 7.3%, Action 5.5%

Long ago, Ragnarok—the End Times—loomed upon the realms. The All-Father Odin, with the last of his strength, created an emissary of redemption, Valkyrie; her sole task being the salvation of a doomed world.

Why similar: Action RPG 19.9%, RPG 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Soundtrack 12.1% ★, Action 9.4%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 38.9%, Action RPG 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Third Person 8.3%, RPG 6.5%

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 43.9%, Action RPG 12.3%, Third Person 10%, RPG 8.9%, Difficult 7.7%

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 27.5%, Difficult 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Violent 11.7%, Third Person 7.4%

Shards of the Banished is a dark fantasy action-RPG set in a cursed medieval world. A fallen king, a cursed queen, and a power-hungry usurper have plunged the land into ruin. As the exiled heir, you must rise, face powerful foes, and reclaim what is rightfully yours.

Why similar: Souls-like 35%, Action RPG 15.2%, RPG 13.7%, Third Person 8.4%, Action 8.1%

A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Cinematic 9.4%, Third Person 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

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 28.4%, Action RPG 12.9%, Difficult 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Third Person 8.9%

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Souls-like 45.7%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Difficult 12.5%, Action RPG 8.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%

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 41%, Action RPG 15.8%, Third Person 9.8%, RPG 9.4%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.1%, Difficult 28.8%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 5.9%

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 44.1%, Third Person 12.1%, Difficult 11.4%, Action 7.9%, Adventure 7.2%

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 27.1%, Difficult 12%, Action RPG 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Fantasy 8.5%