- #1 Silver Requiem
97% 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 25.2%, Steampunk 24.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Action RPG 14.4%, RPG 7.1%
- #2 Curilemu
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Austral Games
Windows
Curilemu is an adventure-horror game inspired by the myths and legends of Chilean Patagonia. Immerse yourself in a haunting world filled with Lovecraftian horrors and ancient mysteries. Fight colossal beasts and discover what is behind the plague to heal this island and restore the cosmic balance.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Investigation 16.1%, Action RPG 15.4%, Horror 10.2%
- #3 Sanctity
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ilixxie Games
Windows
Sanctity is a Hack & Slash Action RPG where you travel between the Real and Virtual Worlds in fast-paced combat against swarms of enemies and boss fights inspired by MMO raid design.
Why similar: Steampunk 27.2% ★, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Action RPG 15.7%, RPG 7.5%
- #4 Lies of P
95% matchVery Positive92% of 78,056 reviews2023
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.1 hrsMean: 38.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 35.1%, Steampunk 21.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Action RPG 10.7%, Choices Matter 5%
- #5 The Fading Worlds
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Armando RodriguesPub: ArsolidGames
Windows
The world has an end date, the apocalypse is approaching every minute, The Fading Worlds. Can you stop a force of nature?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.5%, Action RPG 21%, RPG 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Anime 10.7%
- #6 Woe to the Crown
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Phishbowl Games
Windows
Experience 1192 AD Europe during the chaos of the Holy Crusade. Framed for heinous crimes you did not commit, you must survive England as an outlaw. Master the ways of your new life, build alliances, and find the evidence needed to expose the true criminal and reclaim your life.
Why similar: Emotional 16.8%, Action RPG 10.7%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Souls-like 10.5%, RPG 9.3%
- #7 SoulCharge
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingQuests
Windows
Harness the power of a corrupted blade as you navigate forgotten ruins, kill monsters, and balance your soul between power and corruption in this dark, atmospheric dungeon souls-like game!
Why similar: Souls-like 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Hack and Slash 14%, Action RPG 12.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.7%
- #8 A Spirits Journey
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elijah Smith
Windows
Enter a hack and slash adventure where you gain spirit based skills to aid your journey. As you uncover plots to alter reality and seek revenge on the one who murdered you, or will you decide to aid your killers instead? Unravel your Story!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.1%, Action RPG 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, RPG 10%
- #9 There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,023 reviews2022
Dev: ZelartPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 18.3%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.1%, Action RPG 11.3%
- #10 Seasons of Courage
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JohnnyNinjutsuPub: TBA
Windows
Seasons of Courage combines action-adventure and base building with soles-like co-op multiplayer combat. Loot powerful gear, destroy challenging bosses, and build bustling towns, together, in Seasons of Courage.
Why similar: Souls-like 17.5%, Alternate History 14.8%, Action RPG 13.3%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #11 Sun Is Dead
89% 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 25.7%, Action RPG 18.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #12 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
88% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,363 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 31.4%, Dark Fantasy 21.1%, Action RPG 17.2%, RPG 9.1%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #13 Knightmare Tales
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tistic Games
Windows · Linux
Knightmare Tales is a Third-Person-Action-Adventure in a nightmarish setting. Find your confidence and be yourself, in this emotional action adventure! Knightmare Tales is a classic Action-Adventure, focuses on combat and atmosphere with a captivating story, kind of a 'soulslike with a twist'.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.5%, Hack and Slash 20%, Action RPG 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #14 Sheba: A New Dawn
86% matchMixed65% of 48 reviews2024
Dev: Kashkool Games
Windows · Linux
Embark on a Metroidvania, Action-RPG inspired, journey. Explore, Fight, Overcome, and unravel the mysteries of a vast interconnected realms. Wield powerful weapons and abilities to battle challenging enemies. Experience the breathtaking story of self-discovery.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.1%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action RPG 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #15 Vagrant Strider
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neon Oasis
Windows
Vagrant Strider is an Arcade Action Adventure RPG Redefined. Cursed by a vanquished evil without a home to return to. The hero will journey to the ends of existence. In order to find a way to stop the curse that is slowly engulfing everything. A one of a kind retro experience...not to be missed!
Why similar: Souls-like 19.1%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Investigation 14.1%, Action RPG 12.9%, Emotional 11.7%
- #16 Oden
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rattingham Studios
Windows
Shape your destiny in the world of Oden! Use the power of time to defeat your enemies and explore a lost world. Uncover ancient legends and get ready to challenge the Tower of Heresy!
Why similar: Souls-like 24.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Action RPG 14.7%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
- #17 Inner Abyss
84% matchMixed58% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Paradice Entertainment
Windows
The world is riddled with monsters beyond our understanding, from horrors unknown. It is now your task to find out why they are here, and how to get rid of them before it is too late.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.3%, Alternate History 17.6%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Action RPG 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%
- #18 Tower Of Heresy
85% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Rattingham Studios
Windows
Tower of Heresy is an Rpg Action game, with a fantasy setting and extensive and explorable maps. Choose a class and get ready to challenge the pitfalls of the tower among terrifying monsters and deadly traps. Will you be a slave of the tower or the Monarch?
Why similar: Souls-like 25.8%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action RPG 15%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #19 Red Rampant: Chapter 1
82% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Eclectic Synthesis Limited
Windows
Red Rampant is a narrative-driven action-adventure game set in Medieval Scotland. With the ability to travel back in time through their memories of previous gameplay and begin again, players use knowledge gained from past mistakes and hindsight of future events to change the course of history.
Why similar: Alternate History 19.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.7%, Action RPG 16.5%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Choices Matter 11.2%
- #20 Legend Of Calvas: The Acurine Heart
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Acurine Studios
Windows
A souls-like, action-adventure game where players harness elemental powers through Acurine shards, enhancing their abilities. Explore varied realms, battle formidable foes, and solve intricate puzzles! Embark on Calvas' journey, revealing the secrets of the Acurine Heart!
Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action RPG 14.5%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
- #21 Space Yandere
83% matchVery Positive97% of 87 reviews2021
Dev: Horror Shop
Windows
Space Yandere is a cute, dramatic story experience about love in space, featuring beautiful art and music. About 45 mins play time. One main ending, others are short gameovers.
Why similar: Emotional 18%, Action RPG 17.3%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Anime 10.7%, RPG 8.2%
- #22 Ex Angelus
81% 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 24.5%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action RPG 15.5%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Anime 7.6%
- #23 Sang: The Desert Blade
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FiskyfiskoPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Sang: The Desert Blade is a Souls-like Action RPG, inspired by Dark Souls and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, where you explore, fight, overcome challenges and defeat terrifying bosses in the unforgiving world of Zemsluna. Follow the story of Sang as she looks for her long lost kin.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.9%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action RPG 13.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
- #24 Anima Gate of Memories: I&II Remaster
79% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Anima ProjectPub: Anima Publishing
Windows
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action RPG 14.9%, Souls-like 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #25 Malk
80% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Evertry Games
Windows
You are Malk. You survived where you were meant to die. And now you are paying for it. Fanatics are hunting you. Aristocrats are playing with your life. And power is your only chance not to become dirt beneath someone else’s boots. Allies betray you. Patrons use you. No one gets a second chance.
Why similar: Steampunk 28.7% ★, Action RPG 18.8%, Souls-like 16.2%, RPG 14.4%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #26 Evie: The Echo Condition
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rebound Studios
Windows
Explore a dangerous, forgotten world to find the cure to save your best friend’s life, in Evie, an HD-2D action-adventure game that weaves a wordless fantasy tale out of the real-life battle against childhood leukemia.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.8%, Action RPG 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Emotional 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #27 Vranygrai
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dire Badger Studio
Windows
Story driven action-adventure game about Slavic priest, the Volkhv, looking for redemption. As two principalities clash behind the scenes in historically inspired events that formed Great Moravia, you will go on personal quest and step into the world of pagan beliefs, mythology and fairy tales.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.8%, Action RPG 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Emotional 11%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #28 Orken
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Demagog StudioPub: SIXMOREVODKA
Windows · Mac
When his best friend fails to arrive at their secret meeting place, the young Khar warrior Coltec must leave everything behind to discover the terrible fate that has befallen his best friend in this Action-RPG, inspired by Dark Souls and Dragon's Dogma.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.8%, Action RPG 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, RPG 8.4%
- #29 Helyana
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Serenity
Windows
A neo-gothic manga action RPG where your choices shape your enemies. Powerful bosses aren’t always foes. Get on their wrong side and they’ll hunt you, understand them and they may stand beside you. Fight through a ruined world with skill-driven combat where every decision has weight.
Why similar: Souls-like 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13%, Action RPG 12.5%, Emotional 10.5%
- #30 The Wrath Of The Erlik
78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Temel KIRCI
Windows
The Wrath Of The Erlik is a 3d fantasy rpg game based on turkish mythology.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.9%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Action RPG 16.9%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
- #31 The First Berserker: Khazan
73% matchVery Positive85% of 30,646 reviews2025
Dev: NeoplePub: NEXON
Windows
Median: 27.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 26.9%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action RPG 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Anime 9.1%
- #32 Castle of Lord Velimir
76% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: GM hack
Windows
Take the main role in the epic battle against encroaching darkness. Dark Souls, Super Mario Bros and Warcraft 3 had a baby and it's this game. How did the baby happen, you ask? Well, it was that wild of a party.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Action RPG 15.2%, Choices Matter 8.4%, Horror 7.5%
- #33 Roots of Cinder
75% 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 22.9%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Action RPG 17.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%
- #34 Brighter Days
74% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Narwhale
Windows · Linux
Fight difficult enemies, explore dangerous locations, and gain strength in this hand crafted world to defeat the evil that lays waste to these Scarred Lands.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Dark Fantasy 19.7%, Action RPG 13.5%, Sci-fi 8.7%, RPG 8%
- #35 Karaski: What Goes Up...
77% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2016
Dev: Unbound Creations
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
An immersive sim-lite in a fictional historical setting. You are on the world's first airship about to crash down and have to find the culprit. Sneak around, break into cabins, interrogate passengers, find evidence - but be careful not to incriminate yourself!
Why similar: Steampunk 28.7% ★, Investigation 14.9%, Alternate History 12.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.9%, Choices Matter 10.1%
- #36 Traveler's Refrain
72% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Red Essence GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.1%, Emotional 15.4%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Story Rich 9.3%
- #37 RE:Choice
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: yukiarrr
Windows · Mac
"I told you, with you, we can start over!" Choices that weren't available in the first playthrough become unlocked in the second. A time-loop adventure RPG where the story branches from the very beginning, depending on your decisions.
Why similar: Alternate History 17.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.4%, Investigation 15.7%, Action RPG 14.6%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #38 Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy
75% matchPositive92% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Kikai Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
A choice-rich, fantasy adventure visual novel in a steampunk victorian alternate reality, where coffee is all that matters.
Why similar: Steampunk 32.9% ★, Alternate History 18.7%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Emotional 10.5%, Anime 9.1%
- #39 Hindsight 20/20 - Wrath of the Raakshasa
74% matchMixed65% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: Triple-I Games
Windows
Hindsight 20/20 - WOTR is a 3D third-person action RPG with morality decisions from BioWare and Sucker Punch veterans. Discover the power of your morality with choices and actions that truly matter.
Why similar: Action RPG 14.8%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.5%, Emotional 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%
- #40 Summer Mirage
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 来福标枪
Windows
When things gain a "heart," perhaps they can be called humans. In this third-person adventure game, players will play as a girl vacationing on an island. They will experience fantastic daily life and adventures, make new friends, and ultimately uncover the mysteries of the island.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.3%, Action RPG 22.5%, Anime 13%, RPG 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
- #41 Lost in Cairo
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Outsiders
Windows · Mac
An open-world isometric action-adventure game. Play as Soren on his journey through the desert to retrieve 7 mysterious gems. Learn to master your emotions while fighting dreadful robots and exploring the many secrets of a post-apocalyptic futuristic Egypt.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.3%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action RPG 13.5%, Emotional 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #42 Judah Knight: Knights & Demons-Chapter 1
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 7th Dimension StudiosPub: 7th Dimension Studios LLC
Windows
Judah Knight: Knights & Demons is a visceral single-player action-adventure slasher that plunges you into a dark, demon-infested world. Wield your blade and unleash brutal combos against relentless enemies in a fight for survival.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.9%, Action RPG 16.7%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, RPG 9.5%
- #43 Void Hearts
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Julius WebberPub: Stormy Starfall Studios
Windows
In this game you'll play as a young boy who has been cursed with the power of emotions. Change your abilities based on your choices and harness the power of all your emotions, whether it be for the better of others or the better of yourself. The choice is yours!
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 25.9%, Action RPG 21.2%, RPG 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Choices Matter 11.9%
- #44 SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption
73% matchMixed65% of 1,030 reviews2018
Dev: DARK STARPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 22.4%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action RPG 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Horror 9.5%
- #45 Forbidden myths
70% 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 29.6%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action RPG 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #46 Remi
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Devichi
Windows
An action RPG about Remi, the last remaining member of the Vanguard. Engage in challenging combat with the Plagued, mind-controlled enemies to fulfill Remi's oath to save the world from these monsters. A passion project made by a single developer.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.9%, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Emotional 10.4%
- #47 Well of Darkness
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Octagoncell games
Windows
Well of Darkness is action medieval, dark-fantasy role-playing game. Escape the imprisonment to reach the surface from Raydow giant caves. Fight your way through monsters and mutations with self-made weapons and guts.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.1%, Action RPG 15.9%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #48 Askaya: Remnants of Ajuna
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Lama glama Game Company
Windows
Askaya: Remnants of Ajuna is a 3rd person adventure-RPG where players embark on a series of adventures that are generated through the roll of story dice. These dice rolls are interpreted by our custom AI system to generate a customized story, with unique settings, goals, and avenues to success.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.9%, Action RPG 20.1%, Hack and Slash 19%, RPG 10.4%, Stylized 9%
- #49 Arto
69% matchMixed66% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: OrionGamesPub: indie.io
Windows
You were created by the last brushstrokes of a dying god to restore color and life to the lands. Master an array of abilities and weapons, create more than eighty paint-infused projectile spells, and make choices that will help shape the future of this world.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.3%, Action RPG 18.5%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Colorful 8.1%
- #50 Maid of Venia
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Starving Lama Games
Windows
Embark on an action RPG adventure as the Maid of Venia, tasked with defending your homeland and uncovering the truth about the enigmatic Belt. Level up, wield powerful weapons, and unlock new abilities as you battle goblins, and the formidable Witch of the Wasteland.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.7%, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Alternate History 20.3%, RPG 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%
- #51 Overcoming Fear - Joshua's Saga
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Comics GR ®
Windows
Overcoming Fear – Joshua's Saga is a third-person action-adventure game with intense combat and cinematic narrative. Mix faith and courage to face enemies, challenges and your own shadow in an epic journey of overcoming and purpose.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.8%, Action RPG 17.8%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, RPG 14.9%, Action-Adventure 11.4%
- #52 Eclipsed Remnant
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Szucs Tibor
Windows
In a world where every soul is captured, yours remain free. Take the chance and claim their souls for yourself and rise unstoppable...
Why similar: Souls-like 36.1%, Action RPG 22%, Dark Fantasy 21.4%, RPG 10.6%, Stylized 9.8%
- #53 ROOT
68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: SJR Team
Windows
The is a beautiful and huge RPG game that tells the story of a human being on a mission to return to the past and prevent war in order to save a world ravaged by war. However, other races try to interfere with the journey, and in the process, humans face numerous dangers and surprising truths
Why similar: Steampunk 24% ★, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.4%, Action RPG 13%, Sci-fi 7.6%
- #54 Unattached: City of Shadows Prologue
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fahlawa Studio FZE
Windows
Freshly-graduated detective James Arnold is sent on a mission to investigate the death of the mayor of New Eastbrook, a little-known city where corruption is tradition. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and fight criminals in a city where every choice pulls you deeper into the shadows.
Why similar: Souls-like 26%, Action RPG 16.2%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Story Rich 9.5%, RPG 9%
- #55 Grapple Souls
65% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Andrei Racoviteanu
Windows
I wanted to see if I could capture the deliberate, punishing combat that makes these games work. This isn't a sprawling 100 hour RPG. It's a small, focused slice of a world that doesn't care if you live or die. If you miss slowly opening doors like an anime character, you'll love this.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.8%, Action RPG 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Emotional 11.6%, RPG 11.5%
- #56 DEATH REALM
69% 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: Souls-like 23.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Action RPG 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #57 Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
65% matchVery Positive80% of 1,894 reviews2025
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 28.6%, Dark Fantasy 20.1%, Action RPG 19.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, RPG 7.8%
- #58 Sorrowself
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vieri Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save your sister from a certain death by finding her soul fragments in this mystical hand-drawn world! Utilize a variety of morphing abilities and fight through the dream-like Land Of Sorrow. It is known to be flooded with crying creatures who are creating a chaos under the dark soul Self.
Why similar: Souls-like 16.6%, Emotional 16.4%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Action RPG 11.4%, Horror 8%