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  1. #1 Hunt the Night
    97% matchMostly Positive79% of 496 reviews2023
    Dev: Moonlight GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Hunt the Night is a dark fantasy action-RPG where you play as Vesper, a Stalker fighting to reclaim a world annihilated by horrors. Slash through dungeons, endure brutal bosses, and wield forbidden powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.

    Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Gothic 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Action RPG 9.5%

  2. #2 REVENGE CRYSTAL
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SAMx003 Games
    Windows

    Possessed by a living crystal, fight for revenge in a top-down Soulslike action RPG. Master precise combat and elemental magic, explore a shattered world, solve deadly puzzles, and defeat brutal bosses to expose the Crystallen’s sins.

    Why similar: Souls-like 31.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Metroidvania 14.8%, Action RPG 9.6%, Hack and Slash 9.2%

  3. #3 Jeon Woo-chi
    96% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: DOSA
    Windows

    This game is an action RPG set in the Joseon Dynasty. Players assume the role of Jeon Woo-chi, defeating various enemies as they advance. Experience the thrill of action using Jeon Woo-chi's dazzling martial arts, and dive into the painting to experience interdimensional battles!

    Why similar: Souls-like 38.4%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Combat 7.8%, PvE 7.6%, Action RPG 5.7%

  4. #4 Tearscape
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 250 reviews2026
    Dev: NERDS TAKE OVER
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.

    Why similar: Souls-like 27%, Gothic 23%, Metroidvania 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Action RPG 7%

  5. #5 Nevermore: The Chamber Door
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 59 reviews2022
    Dev: Burning Bright
    Windows

    NEVERMORE: The Chamber Door is an indie game developed by just one person, with fluid combat in the style of hack n 'slash and lore inspired by the work of Edgar Allan Poe.

    Why similar: Souls-like 23.5%, Gothic 18.8%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Action RPG 7.1%

  6. #6 Rogue Blight
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CodeRadGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Rogue Blight is a souls-like, rogue-lite, combat focused RPG. Fight your way through ever-changing maps. Customize your playstyle based on what you find. Meet other struggling heroes. Death will be punishing, but you will get stronger with every journey. Are you up for the challenge?

    Why similar: Souls-like 27.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Hack and Slash 14%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Perma Death 10.1%

  7. #7 Silver Requiem
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SilverNightmareStudio
    Windows

    Dance on the Edge of Death. A single counter turns the battlefield into your stage. High-Mobility Counter × Build-Oriented 3D Soulslike Action :Leave even your regrets behind.:

    Why similar: Souls-like 31.2%, Gothic 25.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Action RPG 9.1%, Action 4.9%

  8. #8 Thymesia
    92% matchVery Positive83% of 9,502 reviews2022
    Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 32.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Gothic 15.8%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action RPG 7%

  9. #9 Din of Sen
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Espy Games
    Windows

    Fight through a hostile, dreamlike world as Sen, a wielder of crystalline weaponry. Slay monsters by pulling off powerful combos, swapping weapons on the fly, and using special weapon abilities. Can Sen survive in this strange world, or will he fall into the void?

    Why similar: Souls-like 28%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Metroidvania 16.1%, Action RPG 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%

  10. #10 The Golden Eyed Ghosts
    91% matchMixed57% of 42 reviews2023
    Dev: Syphono4Pub: indie.io
    Windows

    The Golden Eyed Ghosts is a dark fantasy soulslike heavily influenced by the legacy of Zelda adventures, set in the crumbling kingdom of Andromeda. As exiled warrior Orion, search for a way to restore his memories and unravel a terrifying conspiracy.

    Why similar: Souls-like 22.1%, Gothic 20.3%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Metroidvania 11.6%

  11. #11 Island Of Ash
    90% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Grim Page Studio
    Windows

    A 3rd-person action-adventure inspired by cult classics. Explore a unique, solo-developed world and vanquish foes in intense battles. Level up your hero and reveal the secrets of a civilization that crumbled into dust five centuries ago.

    Why similar: Gothic 29.4%, Souls-like 26.1%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Action RPG 5.8%, Combat 5.7%

  12. #12 Corpse Keeper
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,387 reviews2024
    Dev: Melancholia StudioPub: Thermite Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    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: Gothic 20.8%, Souls-like 20.1%, Hack and Slash 13%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Perma Death 8.9%

  13. #13 Soul Catcher: The Moon Coliseum
    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Maisth Productions
    Windows

    Soul Catcher: The Moon Coliseum is a fast-paced Rogue-Like First Person Arena fighter. Battle through hordes of enemies. In this cruel coliseum, it's a free-for-all. You choose where to fight and who to fight at the right moment, with the aid of Magic Crystals that give single use weapons and tools.

    Why similar: Souls-like 24.1%, Gothic 23%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Roguelite 8.6%

  14. #14 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
    89% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
    Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 47.1%, Metroidvania 16%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%, Action RPG 4.1%

  15. #15 Crimson Covenant
    87% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: icennidoll
    Windows

    Crimson Covenant is a dark action RPG set in a world shattered by the V24 anomaly. Control Crimvael and fight with a rapier, scissors, bow, and forbidden magic. Shape your tactics through branching combos, attack rhythm, and stamina management as you uncover the truth behind a collapsing world.

    Why similar: Souls-like 31.2%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Gothic 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Action RPG 9.2%

  16. #16 Slain 2: The Beast Within
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Steel MantisPub: Silver Lining Interactive
    Windows

    A brutal gothic hack-and-slash where steel and savagery collide. As Prince Akran, wield the sentient blade Bathoryn, embrace your werewolf fury, and battle through a dying world against the forces of Vroll. The quest begins now.

    Why similar: Gothic 23.1%, Souls-like 20.6%, Hack and Slash 14%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Action RPG 6.5%

  17. #17 VOIN
    85% matchVery Positive94% of 2,990 reviews2024
    Dev: Nikita SozidarPub: tinyBuild
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    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 24.3%, Gothic 21.2%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Action RPG 7.9%

  18. #18 Harmagedon
    86% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2024
    Dev: HollowFactory
    Windows

    The player, as God's agent, takes the power of God and embarks on a journey to reclaim his power against beings who run wild at will.

    Why similar: Souls-like 38.2%, Dark Fantasy 21.8%, Action RPG 14%, Action 11.8%, Combat 7.6%

  19. #19 Greenlander
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Russell CastellPub: Russell Castell
    Windows

    A brutal top-down action game set in a gloomy Medieval Greenland.

    Why similar: Souls-like 33%, Hack and Slash 24%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Action RPG 9.6%, PvE 7%

  20. #20 Ex Angelus
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kami no Kami Shrine
    Windows

    Dash, zip and slice through enemies with style in Ex Angelus, a fast-paced action adventure set in a neo apocalyptic world where fantasy and sci-fi collide.

    Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Metroidvania 17.6%, Action RPG 9.3%, Combat 5.1%

  21. #21 Rise Achlys
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Good Game Design Folks
    Windows

    Rise Achlys is a brutal gothic soulsvania and rogue-lite inspired by Castlevania. The story-driven game features a vampire protagonist and iconic characters like Dracula and Frankenstein, with time travel and fantasy themes.

    Why similar: Souls-like 25.9%, Gothic 16.9%, Metroidvania 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Roguelite 8.4%

  22. #22 Sunrise Tragedy
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: HeadlessTek
    Windows

    Traverse an old, abandoned cathedral filled with grotesque monsters and bloodthirsty vampires. Overcome relentless enemies and heart-pounding boss fights with your choice of weapons, spells and accessories in this macabre 2D Action-RPG.

    Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Gothic 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Metroidvania 12.9%

  23. #23 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
    83% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2019
    Dev: Planet Tobor
    Windows

    A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!

    Why similar: Souls-like 27.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Metroidvania 14.7%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Action RPG 7.1%

  24. #24 Roots of Cinder
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DigitalZeon
    Windows

    The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.

    Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Metroidvania 13.8%, Action RPG 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%

  25. #25 Pocket Rogues
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 562 reviews2018
    Dev: EtherGaming
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!

    Why similar: Souls-like 27.9%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Roguelite 9.1%, Action RPG 5.6%

  26. #26 Stealth Raider
    79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Orazio PrincipePub: Natty Soft
    Windows

    Navigate intricate mazes, ancient dungeons, and high-security vaults filled with traps, guards, and advanced security systems. Use your cunning, agility, and a variety of gadgets to outsmart enemies and solve complex puzzles. Wishlist Stealth Raider now and stay tuned for updates!

    Why similar: Souls-like 25.5%, Gothic 18.4%, Metroidvania 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Roguelite 8.5%

  27. #27 Chrono Sword
    79% matchMostly Positive76% of 45 reviews2024
    Dev: 21cDucks co., Ltd.Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    Chrono Sword is a somber souls-like action RPG uniquely crafted around time travel. Stepping beyond the limits of pixel graphics, players travel between the past and future to uncover the complicated truths of the destruction of this world, all set within this beautiful, intricately-crafted realm.

    Why similar: Souls-like 32.5%, Gothic 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 21%, Fantasy 6.5%, Action 5.7%

  28. #28 DEATH REALM
    80% matchMostly Negative36% of 22 reviews2021
    Dev: PEPOLA INDIA Pvt. Ltd.
    Windows

    Once you enter the Death Realm, you are bound to abandon hope. Do you think you can take on the most powerful?

    Why similar: Gothic 26.9%, Souls-like 26.9%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Action RPG 8.1%

  29. #29 Avatar of the Blood Moon
    78% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Matthew G BrownPub: I Sneeze Cheese
    Windows

    Avatar of the Blood Moon is a third person Hack n' Slash with dark fantasy themes. You play as Joone a blood thirsty dark elf. Slay your way through nine levels with a variety of enemies and abilities.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.2%, Souls-like 23.8%, Gothic 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Fantasy 7.9%

  30. #30 GraveBorn
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Adrian Delgado
    Windows

    A challenging dark fantasy hack & slash where players must defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of the undead, battling through enchanted forests and descending into the underworld.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 26%, Dark Fantasy 25.8%, Souls-like 16.7%, Action 10.6%, PvE 7.4%

  31. #31 Catastrophe
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Strange Monkey Studios
    Windows

    Catastrophe is survival horror dungeon crawler. Try not to get lost in the labyrinth as you choose to slay the dungeon's inhabitants or sneak past as many as you can.

    Why similar: Souls-like 26%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Metroidvania 13.3%, Action RPG 9%

  32. #32 Cyan Breach
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ChiCheng Studio
    Windows

    Cyan Breach is a Metriodivania game set in a biohazard background. The combat style integrates traditional 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. Explore the game world, gain new skills and weapons, increase character's power, and finally reveal the conspiracy that caused the apocalypse.

    Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Metroidvania 20.8%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action RPG 13.3%, Combat 10.2%

  33. #33 Fowl Scourge
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Void Cup Games
    Windows

    In this Dark Fantasy Action-RPG you are part of a plague doctor guild where every encounter with your patients is a boss fight.

    Why similar: Souls-like 41%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Action RPG 11.2%, PvE 8.1%, Action 6.4%

  34. #34 The Song of Awakening
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Noeski LLC
    Windows · Mac

    The Song of Awakening is a 2D action-platformer where you play as a bard with the power to create magic through music. Explore a world once ruled by the Lyramancers, wielders of music-magic, who were extinguished by a mad king. Defeat the malevolent god of silence and restore harmony to the world.

    Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Metroidvania 17%, Action RPG 12.7%, Combat 9.8%

  35. #35 Being and Becoming
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: IchthysPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
    Windows

    Being & Becoming is an atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dying kingdom held together only by the collective dream of thousands of would-be martyrs. Fate itself is against you as The Word’s prophecy unfolds. Rewrite your place within The Word or become a scripted part of this horrible revelation.

    Why similar: Souls-like 29.4%, Metroidvania 18.8%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Action RPG 8.4%

  36. #36 Forbidden myths
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Enfain
    Windows

    Souls-like, in which there are only bosses and no ordinary opponents. You have to fight with several dangerous creatures of Slavic mythology. Each opponent has unique abilities and a killing strategy. In between fights, you will find an exciting plot.

    Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Action RPG 8.6%, Action 6.2%

  37. #37 Miracle Corp.
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bonefish Games
    Windows

    Miracle Corp. is a metagame and a Metroidvania game. In the story, you will play a mysterious retro game developed by Miracle Corp., guided by an AI tour guide. Uncover the hidden truths behind the game.

    Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Metroidvania 19.2%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action RPG 9.8%, Action 5.9%

  38. #38 HellFight
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Paku's Game
    Windows

    Hellfight is a combat focused platformer that combine the experience of roguelike and soul-like mechanics.

    Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Roguelite 10.4%, Action 5.5%

  39. #39 Cervus Blade
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 402 reviews2023
    Dev: Team BladePub: USC Games
    Windows

    Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure.

    Why similar: Souls-like 48.6%, Dark Fantasy 25.9%, Combat 8.9%, Action 7.4%, Action RPG 7.3%

  40. #40 Arcana Dimension
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: FlexDevelop
    Windows

    This is the story of two girls, Saki and Kaede, who have been transferred to the magic world of "Ecstasia". In order to return home, the girls engage in mortal combat against "magic weapons". Make use of a wide variety of magic and the cooperation between the two girls to defeat powerful enemies.

    Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Metroidvania 16.5%, Action RPG 7.2%, Magic 6.6%

  41. #41 Thrice Cursed
    72% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Pixel Anvil
    Windows

    A roguelike game with Souls-style combat. Fight with a customised character through quests in a random order with randomised loot. Your character's build will be influenced by what you can find or buy. Every run feels a little different.

    Why similar: Souls-like 41.1%, Hack and Slash 21%, Dark Fantasy 20.6%, Combat 6.2%, Action 5.9%

  42. #42 Windblown
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 9,872 reviews2024
    Dev: Motion Twin
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Dash, dive and defy the Vortex. A lightning-fast, 1-3 player co-op roguelite from the crafters of Dead Cells, where every run is a leap into chaos. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with anything that gets in the way of a perfect run.

    Why similar: Souls-like 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Metroidvania 12.3%, Procedural Generation 11.4%

  43. #43 Taz Cebula's Brides of Bloodbane
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Art Is Dark
    Windows

    On the moon world Mordain, a suffocating veil of Eternal Darkness emerges. In a cryptic vision, the formidable warrior, Leia Blackthorne, crosses paths with a mysterious being - 'The Watcher' - who impels her towards the town of Grimstead. A foreboding darkness awaits her, veiling untold secrets.

    Why similar: Souls-like 32.7%, Dark Fantasy 27.1%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action RPG 9.4%, Action 6.1%

  44. #44 Sun Is Dead
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Quiet Dawn
    Windows

    The sun has died, and the world is consumed by darkness. In Sun is Dead, a high-speed action scavenger adventure, you must fight relentless Shadows, wield the last light, and uncover the truth behind the eternal night. Adapt, survive, and decide the fate of a dying world. Created by 1 person.

    Why similar: Souls-like 33.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Hack and Slash 12%, Action RPG 11.9%, Combat 8.9%

  45. #45 OmniFootman
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2019
    Dev: WT Studio
    Windows

    OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.

    Why similar: Souls-like 24.7%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Roguelite 12.9%, Perma Death 9.5%

  46. #46 Rogue Knight
    70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Hubris
    Windows

    Experience fast-paced roguelite gameplay. Explore ever-changing locations and fight vicious enemies in souls-inspired 2d combat. Every run you will find variety of items and spells to compliment your playstyle, as well as resources to upgrade your town for future runs.

    Why similar: Souls-like 28.2%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelite 8.5%

  47. #47 Spellz: Mastery or Death
    71% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Tom MedinaPub: CreepyCraft Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Spellz is a top-down roguelike where you fight your way through a variety of hostile worlds. Parry, dodge, slice, ignite, electrocute... sharpen your reflexes and tactical sense to defeat the squads attacking you - or die.

    Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Roguelite 10.3%, Magic 5.7%

  48. #48 Unworthy
    72% matchVery Positive81% of 842 reviews2018
    Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.

    Why similar: Souls-like 41.3%, Metroidvania 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Action 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 5%

  49. #49 The Last Omen Knight
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Caleb Norman
    Windows

    The Last Omen Knight is a 2d Side-Scroller where Health, Mana, and Currency are a shared resource in the form of souls. Slay the undead and collect their souls, using them on spells, defences, and upgrades in this hack-&-slash pixel art adventure!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.2%, Gothic 21%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Action 11.5%, Roguelite 11.4%

  50. #50 INTO EVIL
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 97 reviews2025
    Dev: Mind's Eye Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Hotline Miami x Dark Souls. Greatswords, demons, miniguns; up to 4 players. You are not prepared.

    Why similar: Souls-like 28.1%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Perma Death 12.4%

  51. #51 FOUNTAINS
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 443 reviews2024
    Dev: John Pywell
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Souls-like 28.6%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Metroidvania 14.9%, Action RPG 9%

  52. #52 Knight of Nevermore
    69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Cai Crumley
    Windows · Linux

    Venture into darkness in Knight of Nevermore, a 2D action roguelike where every strike counts. Master tough-but-fair soulslike combat, explore sprawling ever-shifting dungeons, and assemble powerful builds from a host of weapons, spells and items. Fight, die, improve, try again, prevail.

    Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Perma Death 11.5%, Procedural Generation 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%

  53. #53 Fear Faith
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bleeding games
    Windows · Linux

    Wield your sword in the right direction to defeat challenging horrors. Try to make sense of your steps through an impossible tower that changes with your decisions while trying to survive. Prove your Faith.

    Why similar: Souls-like 33.9%, Gothic 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Action RPG 10.3%

  54. #54 Foreign Sun
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Final Scene dev
    Windows

    YOUR CHOICES RESHAPE A LIVING CITY. Explore a sprawling metropolis, wield mysterious powers, and uncover the secrets of the Eternal Lighthouse. Your decisions will make a world of difference.

    Why similar: Souls-like 31.1%, Metroidvania 18.1%, Action RPG 12%, Action 10.5%, Hack and Slash 9.2%

  55. #55 The Unfallens: Awakening
    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 178 reviews2023
    Dev: Floatonic Studio
    Windows

    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 32.2%, Dark Fantasy 19.8%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Combat 9.3%, Action RPG 8.6%

  56. #56 In Celebration of Violence
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2018
    Dev: Julian Edison
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.

    Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Procedural Generation 16%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Perma Death 9.8%

  57. #57 VANRAN
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BECUZUS
    Windows

    “VANRAN” is a dark fantasy action RPG where a fallen slave wields a sealed blade to spark rebellion. Stylish soulslike combat, auto-growth, random dungeons, and titanic battles shape a journey with multiple endings of vengeance or salvation.

    Why similar: Souls-like 44.2%, Dark Fantasy 26.8%, Action RPG 10.4%, Action 6.4%, PvE 6.1%

  58. #58 Ashen Knights: One Passage
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 37 reviews2023
    Dev: Baykal Arts
    Windows

    Ashen Knights: One Passage invites you to explore the beginning of Ashen Knights story. Two heroes, two different genres: souls-like & hack’n’slash. They switch places and trigger a wild emotional storm making sure you never get bored of playing.

    Why similar: Souls-like 29.7%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Action RPG 9.6%, Combat 7.1%

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