- #1 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
97% matchMixed49% of 28,691 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 28.2 hrsMean: 52.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.1%, Difficult 12%, Action RPG 11.5%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its Chinese dark-fantasy setting, aggressive melee combat, parry-heavy duels, and monster-filled historical backdrop make it the closest overall match to WUCHANG.
- #2 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
96% matchVery Positive88% of 49,578 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 36%, Difficult 14.4%, Character Customization 10.3%, Hack and Slash 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers brutally challenging third-person combat, build variety, supernatural historical action, and relentless bosses in a way WUCHANG fans will immediately recognize.
- #3 Black Myth: Wukong
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,196,999 reviews2024
Dev: Game Science
Windows
Median: 41.8 hrsMean: 54.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 37%, Action RPG 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Hack and Slash 6.1%, Combat 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: If WUCHANG’s Chinese mythology-infused atmosphere and cinematic melee action appeal to you, this is one of the strongest adjacent experiences on Steam.
- #4 Thymesia
96% 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 33.2%, Difficult 12.6%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Action RPG 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This plague-soaked soulslike mirrors WUCHANG’s diseased dark-fantasy tone while emphasizing fast dodges, deflections, and vicious close-range combat.
- #5 Lies of P
94% matchVery Positive92% of 75,928 reviews2023
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 23.8 hrsMean: 38.6 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 47.8%, Action RPG 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Difficult 7.2%, Third Person 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers polished soulslike pacing, precise defensive combat, grim monster-filled streets, and memorable boss fights that scratch the same punishment-and-mastery itch.
- #6 The First Berserker: Khazan
94% matchVery Positive85% of 29,896 reviews2025
Dev: NeoplePub: NEXON
Windows
Median: 27.2 hrsMean: 35.1 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 31.3%, Difficult 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action RPG 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is another intense soulslike built around hard-hitting melee, punishing bosses, and a bleak fantasy world full of brutal encounters.
- #7 AI LIMIT
93% matchVery Positive92% of 34,078 reviews2025
Dev: Sense GamesPub: CE-Asia
Windows
Median: 17.3 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.
Why similar: Souls-like 48.3%, Action RPG 16.6%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Combat 5.4%, RPG 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its female protagonist, anime-styled but serious post-apocalyptic soulslike combat, and stamina-driven melee loop make it a strong modern alternative.
- #8 Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 345,362 reviews2019
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: Activision (Excluding Japan and Asia)
Windows
Median: 25.6 hrsMean: 61.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.
Why similar: Souls-like 45.1%, Difficult 16.6%, Open World 5.5%, Hack and Slash 5.5%, Third Person 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Its razor-sharp swordplay, emphasis on timing and aggression, and demanding one-on-one encounters make it a great fit for players who love WUCHANG’s technical combat side.
- #9 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,358 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.1 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 37.8%, Action RPG 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Difficult 11.8%, RPG 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its oppressive atmosphere, grotesque monster design, and deliberate soulslike combat give off a very similar grim-action-RPG energy.
- #10 Steelrising
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,664 reviews2022
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 32.2%, Action RPG 11%, Difficult 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Third Person 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its female lead, dodge-and-counter combat, and soulslike structure make it an easy recommendation for anyone who wants another stylish, punishing action RPG.
- #11 Lords of the Fallen
90% matchMixed67% of 50,389 reviews2023
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 31.5%, Action RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Open World 7.7%, Character Customization 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy soulslike leans heavily into exploration, layered level design, and weighty melee combat in a cursed world full of horrors.
- #12 ELDEN RING
89% matchVery Positive93% of 1,123,301 reviews2022
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 98.8 hrsMean: 151.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.
Why similar: Souls-like 42.6%, Difficult 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Action RPG 9.6%, Open World 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: For players who most enjoyed WUCHANG’s exploration and dark-fantasy adventuring, this expands that formula into a massive world packed with deadly fights and build freedom.
- #13 Enotria: The Last Song
89% matchMixed69% of 2,490 reviews2024
Dev: Jyamma Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 37.3%, Difficult 14.3%, Action RPG 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Third Person 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a more colorful take on the genre, but still delivers stamina-based melee combat, tough bosses, and exploratory progression familiar to WUCHANG players.
- #14 Nine Treasures of Liuyin
88% matchVery Positive80% of 296 reviews2024
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
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 32.5%, Action RPG 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Hack and Slash 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This Chinese action RPG shares WUCHANG’s regional flavor and dark martial-arts fantasy feel while focusing on deliberate third-person melee encounters.
- #15 Nioh: Complete Edition
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 37,890 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 52.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.
Why similar: Souls-like 52.9%, Difficult 10.6%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, Action RPG 7%
Why You'll Like It: Like WUCHANG, it blends historical inspiration with grotesque supernatural enemies and deep, punishing melee systems built around mastery.
- #16 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,328 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 33.1%, Action RPG 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Third Person 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its female protagonist, exploration-heavy structure, and approachable soulslike action make it a good pick if you liked WUCHANG but want a slightly lighter tone.
- #17 Redemption of Liuyin
86% matchVery Positive83% of 203 reviews2025
Dev: kingnagame
Windows
This is a 3D ancient style fantasy, multi ending action role-playing game. As the third installment of the Ryukyu Hidden series and the Ryukyu Hidden Nine Absolute Reincarnation Chapter, the game is designed with the principle of promoting offense and hesitation to defeat in its combat system.
Why similar: Souls-like 38.7%, Action RPG 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Hack and Slash 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It is another Chinese-developed soulslike-leaning action RPG with grim fantasy combat and a similar emphasis on sword-based third-person battles.
- #18 Rise of the Ronin
85% matchMixed62% of 9,853 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 35.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 24.8%, Action RPG 21.2%, Open World 14.4%, Third Person 8.9%, Gore 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: While more open-world and historical than horrific, it offers strong blade combat, parries, and period action-RPG exploration that overlaps with WUCHANG’s appeal.
- #19 Stellar Blade™
82% matchVery Positive94% of 84,403 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 40.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.5%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action RPG 11.2%, Third Person 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its female lead, precision dodges and parries, and flashy but demanding melee combat make it a good fit for players who like WUCHANG’s action-forward side.
- #20 Mortal Shell
84% matchMixed68% of 11,043 reviews2021
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 46%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Difficult 9.9%, Action RPG 7.5%, Hack and Slash 6%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the slow, weighty, high-risk rhythm of soulslikes while maintaining a bleak and oppressive fantasy atmosphere.
- #21 Bleak Faith: Forsaken
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,826 reviews2023
Dev: Archangel Studios
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 40.3%, Action RPG 15.4%, Open World 9.5%, Third Person 6.3%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its lonely exploration, oppressive worldbuilding, and deliberate soulslike combat suit players who want more of WUCHANG’s ominous wandering and danger.
- #22 Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,671 reviews2024
Dev: A44 GamesPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 27.2%, Action RPG 11.8%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It mixes soulslike-adjacent melee timing, tough encounters, and fantasy-world traversal in a way that should click with WUCHANG fans.
- #23 Morbid: The Lords of Ire
82% matchMixed69% of 300 reviews2024
Dev: Still RunningPub: Merge Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.1%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Difficult 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its grim horror-fantasy presentation, female protagonist, and punishing melee battles line up well with WUCHANG’s darker, more violent flavor.
- #24 DARK SOULS™ III
81% matchVery Positive94% of 432,074 reviews2016
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 44.9 hrsMean: 108.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!
Why similar: Souls-like 42.2%, Difficult 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Action RPG 6.9%, Third Person 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its fast-paced boss design, dark ruined world, and weapon-driven melee combat remain one of the clearest templates for games like WUCHANG.
- #25 STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 79,973 reviews2023
Dev: RespawnPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.4%, Open World 11.7%, Third Person 10%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Character Customization 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This keeps the soulslike-inspired parry combat and exploration loop but adds bigger environments and stronger action-adventure momentum.
- #26 Nioh 3
77% matchVery Positive80% of 16,715 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42.3 hrsMean: 48.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 27.4%, Action RPG 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Difficult 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
- #27 The Surge 2
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 9,164 reviews2019
Dev: Deck13Pub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 59.5%, Difficult 7.5%, Open World 5.9%, RPG 5%, Third Person 4%
Why You'll Like It: If you mainly want demanding third-person combat, punishing bosses, and tight mechanical progression, this sci-fi soulslike delivers despite the different setting.
- #28 Hell is Us
77% matchVery Positive87% of 5,146 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 32.6%, Action RPG 10.4%, Third Person 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Open World 5.5%
- #29 STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
78% matchVery Positive88% of 169,639 reviews2019
Dev: Respawn EntertainmentPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.
Why similar: Souls-like 38.6%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Open World 10.6%, Third Person 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its methodical melee, dodge-parry rhythm, checkpoint structure, and interconnected exploration make it a solid soulslike-lite follow-up.
- #30 Ashen
80% matchMixed67% of 3,769 reviews2019
Dev: A44Pub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.
Why similar: Souls-like 39%, Action RPG 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Open World 7.3%, Hack and Slash 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its understated world, deliberate combat, and focus on difficult exploration make it a strong choice if you enjoy the lonely adventure side of WUCHANG.
- #31 Stray Blade
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 515 reviews2023
Dev: Point Blank GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 30.1%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Difficult 12.7%, Action RPG 8%, Character Customization 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This lesser-known soulslike emphasizes timing-based melee and exploration in a fantasy world, making it a decent secondary pick for genre fans.
- #32 DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
78% matchVery Positive92% of 147,309 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 31.1 hrsMean: 56.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 44.9%, Difficult 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Action RPG 7.5%, Dark 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It is slower and older than WUCHANG, but its oppressive fantasy world and careful stamina-based combat are foundational to the genre WUCHANG builds on.
- #33 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,162 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 26.7%, Difficult 11.8%, Action RPG 11.3%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
- #34 CODE VEIN II
76% matchMixed63% of 5,889 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 45.4%, Action RPG 16.9%, Character Customization 11.3%, RPG 7.3%, Open World 4.3%
- #35 Princess&Blade
75% matchVery Positive82% of 1,400 reviews2025
Dev: XP Liu
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
A Clothing collection ARPG. Create set properties according to your clothing. Hundreds of clothes for the protagonist to enjoy, experience different battle strategies based on different outfits. Dress sexy or suit up like a heavily armoured angel of death.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.8%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Action RPG 12%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Character Customization 10.5%
- #36 Lost Soul Aside™
75% matchMixed59% of 1,988 reviews2025
Dev: Ultizero GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 28.1%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action RPG 17.6%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Third Person 7%
- #37 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,328 reviews2025
Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 31.3%, Action RPG 13.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Dark 6.9%
- #38 Afterimage
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Action RPG 12.2%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Difficult 11.8%
- #39 嗜血印 Bloody Spell
73% matchVery Positive90% of 38,385 reviews2022
Dev: 艺龙游戏
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
This is a martial arts action role-playing game. The core of the game is battle-oriented, and it combines many fighting elements. If you are a player who pursues blood and is brave enough to challenge the limits, it will definitely inspire your adrenaline and bring you the best combat experience.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.3%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Gore 15.5%, Open World 12.7%
- #40 Soulstice
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,636 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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: Hack and Slash 19.9%, Action RPG 17.1%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Third Person 10.5%
- #41 ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
70% matchVery Positive82% of 179,308 reviews2025
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 41.3 hrsMean: 89.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design.
Why similar: Souls-like 56.5%, Action RPG 11.8%, Third Person 8.2%, Open World 7.8%, Dark 5.6%
- #42 Breath of Life
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Breath of Life - a dark third-person action RPG. You are an Incarnation, born from the Void to tread where the dead cannot rest. Each portal is a step toward the artifact "Breath of Life" and a step deeper into the abyss.
Why similar: Souls-like 27%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action RPG 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
- #43 Weird RPG 2
70% matchVery Positive93% of 735 reviews2026
Dev: yuzhen
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
An innovative third-person action RPG where you can choose traditional weapons to fight monsters fairly, or activate cheats like godly powers. The unique voice-controlled gear system lets you summon spells or enhance yourself. This is definitely an adventure you've never experienced before!
Why similar: Souls-like 29.9%, Action RPG 11.9%, RPG 9.4%, Dark 8.6%, Hack and Slash 8.1%
- #44 FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE
68% matchVery Positive86% of 2,797 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Together, always.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.6%, Third Person 13.3%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Gore 10.1%, Action 8.4%
- #45 Echoes of Yi : Samsara
71% matchMixed63% of 519 reviews2025
Dev: Runmeng
Windows
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 43.2%, Action RPG 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Combat 6.6%, RPG 6.3%
- #46 暖雪 Warm Snow
70% matchVery Positive93% of 38,449 reviews2022
Dev: BadMudStudioPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.3%, Character Customization 24.1%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, RPG 12%, Story Rich 10.7%
- #47 Neverinth
73% matchMixed69% of 1,090 reviews2020
Dev: CreAct GamesPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Action RPG 12.2%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Difficult 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
- #48 Realm of Ink
68% matchVery Positive92% of 3,886 reviews2024
Dev: Leap StudioPub: 4Divinity
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Realm of Ink is an Ink-style action Roguelite game. While pursuing the Fox Demon, the swordswoman Red, unexpectedly finds that her life is dictated by the 'destiny' within the world of the book. Only by breaking free can she unveil the truth of her existence and challenge the constraints of fate.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action RPG 24.3%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, RPG 7.4%
- #49 Maid of Salvation
68% matchVery Positive92% of 230 reviews2025
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.6%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Action RPG 14.1%, Exploration 5.9%
- #50 Wicked Seed
67% matchVery Positive94% of 818 reviews2026
Dev: Dead Right Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A modern-day horror RPG with tactical combat and survival horror roots. Customize your loadout, manage limited resources, and exploit enemy weaknesses in tense, strategic encounters.
Why similar: Action RPG 26.1%, Female Protagonist 25.4%, Third Person 14%, RPG 9.2%, Dark 8.6%
- #51 SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption
72% matchMixed65% of 1,026 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 31.4%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Difficult 13.1%, Action RPG 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
- #52 Darksiders III
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 16,828 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 29.7%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Open World 5.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.3%
- #53 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
69% matchVery Positive85% of 2,844 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.9%, Difficult 17.9%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%
- #54 Sword and Fairy 7
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 18,993 reviews2021
Dev: 软星科技(SoftStarlight)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action RPG based on Chinese art style, as the 7th lineal sequel of this series, it earns a lot of anicipations. Better gaming experience than any of its previous episode will be brought to all the players.
Why similar: Action RPG 27.1%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, RPG 15.8%, Open World 14.7%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #55 Decay of Logos
71% matchMixed53% of 283 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.2%, Action RPG 11.4%, Difficult 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Hack and Slash 9.2%
- #56 WARRIORS: Abyss
66% matchVery Positive86% of 2,098 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.5%, Action RPG 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Third Person 8.1%, RPG 7.9%
- #57 The Wind Road
69% matchMixed69% of 6,813 reviews2020
Dev: 甘肃嘉元数字科技有限公司Pub: Phoenix Game
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
"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: Souls-like 42.5%, RPG 25.5%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Open World 6.3%
- #58 Netherworld Covenant
65% matchVery Positive80% of 657 reviews2025
Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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: Hack and Slash 23.4%, Action RPG 22.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Combat 8.3%
- #59 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
65% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2026
Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
Windows
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.1%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Hack and Slash 11%, Open World 10.1%, Difficult 9%
- #60 Codex Lost
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: FreemanaPub: JanduSoft
Windows
The new open world, spellcasting action-RPG. The grimoires have been stolen, civilisation is in ruins. Rise, Curator! Craft ancient elemental magics and challenge the great lords who threaten to fracture reality itself.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.6%, Difficult 12%, Action RPG 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Open World 8.2%