- #1 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
97% matchMixed50% of 29,290 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 28.1 hrsMean: 54.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.8%, Difficult 11.9%, Action RPG 11.6%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9%
Why You'll Like It: Its Chinese dark-fantasy setting, aggressive melee combat, monster-filled battlefields, and parry-centric soulslike structure make it the closest overall match to WUCHANG.
- #2 Black Myth: Wukong
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,208,070 reviews2024
Dev: Game Science
Windows
Median: 41.7 hrsMean: 55.6 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 37.6%, Action RPG 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Hack and Slash 6%, Combat 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is another Chinese-inspired action RPG with weighty melee combat, mythic monsters, and a lavish dark-fantasy presentation that feels adjacent to WUCHANG.
- #3 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
96% matchVery Positive87% of 50,470 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 72.7 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 36.9%, Difficult 14.3%, Character Customization 10.2%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It shares WUCHANG’s fast, technical weapon combat, deadly enemies, loot-driven action-RPG systems, and supernatural take on East Asian history.
- #4 The First Berserker: Khazan
95% matchVery Positive85% of 32,035 reviews2025
Dev: NeoplePub: NEXON
Windows
Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 35.3 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 30.2%, Difficult 11.6%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Action RPG 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers savage boss fights, relentless melee difficulty, and a grim fantasy tone that fits the same high-intensity soulslike appeal.
- #5 Thymesia
94% matchVery Positive82% of 10,050 reviews2022
Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.1 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 34.1%, Difficult 12.5%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Action RPG 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This fast, plague-soaked soulslike emphasizes aggression, deflection, and dark body-horror atmosphere in a way that strongly echoes WUCHANG’s tone.
- #6 Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 354,575 reviews2019
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.Pub: Activision (Excluding Japan and Asia)
Windows
Median: 25.9 hrsMean: 61.7 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 45.8%, Difficult 16.6%, Open World 5.4%, Hack and Slash 5.4%, Third Person 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: If you like WUCHANG’s demanding swordplay and lethal rhythm of offense, defense, and boss mastery, Sekiro is one of the purest matches on Steam.
- #7 Lies of P
93% matchVery Positive92% of 81,677 reviews2023
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.2 hrsMean: 39.4 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 49%, Action RPG 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Difficult 7.4%, Third Person 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its precise dodge/parry combat, oppressive world, and tightly tuned boss encounters make it a superb fit for WUCHANG fans despite the different setting.
- #8 Nioh: Complete Edition
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 38,889 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 51.3 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 53.4%, Difficult 10.7%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Action RPG 7.1%, Dark Fantasy 7%
Why You'll Like It: Its blend of brutal stamina-based combat, historical East Asian backdrop, demonic enemies, and complex melee systems lines up extremely well with WUCHANG.
- #9 Rise of the Ronin
91% matchMixed63% of 10,980 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 35.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 27.1%, Action RPG 21.2%, Open World 14.8%, Third Person 8.9%, Gore 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: While more open and grounded, it offers historical East Asian sword combat, exploration, and character-driven action-RPG progression that should appeal to WUCHANG players.
- #10 ELDEN RING
91% matchVery Positive93% of 1,150,087 reviews2022
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 100.3 hrsMean: 154.6 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 43.3%, Difficult 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Action RPG 9.6%, Open World 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: For players who want the same tough dark-fantasy combat and exploration loop but on a much larger scale, Elden Ring is a natural next step.
- #11 Lords of the Fallen
89% matchMixed68% of 55,556 reviews2023
Dev: CI Games
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 29.4 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 32.5%, Action RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Open World 7.7%, Character Customization 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It matches the seed’s dark-fantasy exploration, brutal melee encounters, and larger-scale world design with a similarly oppressive atmosphere.
- #12 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
90% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,372 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.1 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 38.3%, Action RPG 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Difficult 11.8%, RPG 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is a compact but effective dark-fantasy soulslike with punishing melee combat and a similarly somber, monster-ridden journey.
- #13 AI LIMIT
87% matchVery Positive92% of 36,628 reviews2025
Dev: Sense GamesPub: CE-Asia
Windows
Median: 17.4 hrsMean: 22.1 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 49.3%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Action RPG 16.1%, Combat 5.1%, RPG 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: It features a female protagonist, anime-styled soulslike combat, and harsh enemy encounters that should click if you want another character-driven challenge.
- #14 Steelrising
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 7,289 reviews2022
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 32.8%, Action RPG 11.1%, Difficult 10.5%, Third Person 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its female lead, deliberate soulslike combat, and grim alternate-history setting make it a good fit for players who value WUCHANG’s mood and structure.
- #15 Enotria: The Last Song
88% matchMixed69% of 2,764 reviews2024
Dev: Jyamma Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.7 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 38%, Difficult 14.3%, Action RPG 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Third Person 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers exploration-heavy soulslike progression and demanding action combat, but with a brighter mythic style that still scratches the same gameplay itch.
- #16 DARK SOULS™ III
86% matchVery Positive94% of 439,215 reviews2016
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 45.5 hrsMean: 109.2 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 43%, Difficult 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Action RPG 6.9%, Third Person 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its bleak fantasy world, punishing melee combat, and memorable boss design remain one of the core templates for games like WUCHANG.
- #17 Asterigos: Curse of the Stars
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,489 reviews2022
Dev: Acme GamestudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 33.7%, Action RPG 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Third Person 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Though more accessible, it combines a female protagonist, third-person exploration, and soulslike-inspired combat in a way that overlaps nicely with WUCHANG.
- #18 Stellar Blade™
83% matchVery Positive94% of 93,526 reviews2025
Dev: SHIFT UP CorporationPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC (excluding China)
Windows
Median: 27.1 hrsMean: 41.6 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 33.2%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action RPG 11%, Third Person 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It trades some RPG depth for cleaner spectacle, but its female lead, demanding third-person melee, and evasive boss combat still make it a solid fit.
- #19 Hell is Us
84% matchVery Positive85% of 6,616 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 14.3 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 33.8%, Action RPG 10.4%, Third Person 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Open World 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its mysterious world design, hostile exploration, and emphasis on reading the environment over hand-holding align well with WUCHANG’s adventure side.
- #20 Mortal Shell
85% matchMixed67% of 11,858 reviews2021
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 46.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Difficult 9.8%, Action RPG 7.4%, Hack and Slash 6%
Why You'll Like It: Its slow, punishing combat and eerie ruined world capture the same high-stakes, oppressive soulslike tension that defines WUCHANG.
- #21 Bleak Faith: Forsaken
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,983 reviews2023
Dev: Archangel Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 41.2%, Action RPG 15.3%, Open World 9.4%, Third Person 6.1%, Action-Adventure 6%
Why You'll Like It: Its hostile world, heavy atmosphere, and punishing action-RPG combat appeal to the same players who enjoy grim exploration-driven soulslikes.
- #22 STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
82% matchVery Positive83% of 4,639 reviews2023
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.7%, Action RPG 22.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Third Person 9.2%, RPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This one leans more action-heavy, but its mission-based structure, demanding melee combat, and Nioh-like feel make it a strong alternative.
- #23 Nine Treasures of Liuyin
82% matchMostly 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 33.2%, Action RPG 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Hack and Slash 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This Chinese dark-fantasy action RPG shares cultural flavor, melee focus, and a bleak supernatural tone that makes it an especially relevant deeper cut.
- #24 Redemption of Liuyin
81% matchVery Positive83% of 204 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 39.2%, Action RPG 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Hack and Slash 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It targets a similar niche with Chinese-inspired action, soulslike difficulty, and close-quarters combat against monstrous foes.
- #25 Morbid: The Lords of Ire
81% matchMixed68% of 330 reviews2024
Dev: Still RunningPub: Max Ent Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 26.7%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Difficult 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Gore 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This grim action game mixes brutal melee, grotesque dark-fantasy imagery, and a female protagonist in a way that overlaps with WUCHANG’s harsher side.
- #26 Nioh 3
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 19,109 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 42.9 hrsMean: 53.5 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 27.8%, Action RPG 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Difficult 10.6%, Open World 7.7%
- #27 DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
79% matchVery Positive92% of 154,463 reviews2018
Dev: QLOCPub: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 31.8 hrsMean: 57.0 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 45.7%, Difficult 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Action RPG 7.5%, Dark 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: The original dark-fantasy template still holds up for players chasing interconnected exploration, punishing melee encounters, and a foreboding atmosphere.
- #28 Mortal Shell II
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 11,028 reviews2026
Dev: Cold SymmetryPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.4%, Action RPG 11.3%, Difficult 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Hack and Slash 7%
- #29 STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 85,773 reviews2023
Dev: RespawnPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 28.1 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 39.6%, Open World 11.7%, Third Person 9.8%, Action-Adventure 6.4%, Character Customization 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its parry-heavy melee combat, larger exploratory spaces, and tough boss fights make it a good pick if you want a more cinematic variant of the formula.
- #30 The Surge 2
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 9,549 reviews2019
Dev: Deck13Pub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 60.4%, Difficult 7.2%, Open World 5.8%, RPG 5%, Third Person 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: If you mainly want crisp stamina-based combat, readable enemy patterns, and rewarding progression, this is one of the strongest non-fantasy soulslike options.
- #31 Ashen
80% matchMixed67% of 3,846 reviews2019
Dev: A44Pub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Ashen is an action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.7%, Action RPG 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Open World 7.3%, Hack and Slash 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a more minimalist take on soulslike exploration and combat, but the lonely world and measured difficulty should still resonate.
- #32 STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
78% matchVery Positive88% of 175,002 reviews2019
Dev: Respawn EntertainmentPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 20.0 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 39.4%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Open World 10.6%, Third Person 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers deliberate third-person saber combat, soulslike-inspired level design, and satisfying progression for players who enjoy challenge without full genre harshness.
- #33 Crimson Oath
76% matchVery Positive82% of 804 reviews2026
Dev: Parry Frames Team
Windows
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 42.7%, Hack and Slash 12%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Third Person 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #34 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,720 reviews2025
Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 29.2%, Action RPG 12.6%, Difficult 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Gore 9%
- #35 Realm of Ink
74% matchVery Positive91% of 5,639 reviews2026
Dev: Leap StudioPub: 4Divinity
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Action RPG 24.5%, Hack and Slash 24.4%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, RPG 7.4%
- #36 CODE VEIN II
75% matchMixed65% of 7,124 reviews2026
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 45.2%, Action RPG 16.2%, Character Customization 10.9%, RPG 6.7%, Open World 4.3%
- #37 Lost Soul Aside™
75% matchMixed59% of 2,039 reviews2025
Dev: Ultizero GamesPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 28.8%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action RPG 17.6%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Third Person 6.9%
- #38 Blades of Fire
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 659 reviews2026
Dev: MercurySteamPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.6%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Gore 6.5%
- #39 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,243 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Difficult 11.8%, Action RPG 11.3%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10%
- #40 Afterimage
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,285 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 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 29.4%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Action RPG 12.1%, Difficult 11.8%
- #41 Soulstice
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,767 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.2 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 19.8%, Action RPG 17.2%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Third Person 10.5%
- #42 Weird RPG 2
71% matchVery Positive92% of 866 reviews2026
Dev: yuzhen
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 30.5%, Action RPG 12%, RPG 9.4%, Dark 8.4%, Hack and Slash 8.1%
- #43 嗜血印 Bloody Spell
72% matchVery Positive89% of 39,157 reviews2022
Dev: 艺龙游戏
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.2 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 20.4%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Gore 15.1%, Open World 12.6%
- #44 Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,902 reviews2024
Dev: A44 GamesPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 27.7%, Action RPG 11.8%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #45 ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
69% matchVery Positive82% of 190,007 reviews2025
Dev: FromSoftware, Inc.
Windows
Median: 41.5 hrsMean: 98.9 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 57.5%, Action RPG 11.6%, Third Person 8%, Open World 7.6%, Dark 5.4%
- #46 Echoes of Yi : Samsara
71% matchMixed64% of 562 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 42.9%, Action RPG 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Combat 6.3%, RPG 6.1%
- #47 暖雪 Warm Snow
69% matchVery Positive93% of 39,025 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%, Character Customization 23.8%, Action-Adventure 17%, RPG 12.2%, Story Rich 10.8%
- #48 She Will Punish Them
70% matchVery Positive86% of 18,159 reviews2020
Dev: L2 Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 44.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A sensual dark fantasy ARPG. Customize a stunning succubus with great body details, together with your companions fight intense combats with challenging bosses to get sexy outfits and powerful equipment, and between battles, chill and interact with your fellow maidens at the palace designed by you.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.8%, Female Protagonist 17%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Action RPG 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 8%
- #49 Breath of Life
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 104 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 27.5%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Action RPG 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
- #50 SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption
71% matchMixed65% of 1,039 reviews2018
Dev: DARK STARPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.4 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 30.8%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Action RPG 12%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%
- #51 Wicked Seed
65% matchVery Positive95% of 1,294 reviews2026
Dev: Dead Right Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Female Protagonist 28.5%, Action RPG 25.5%, Third Person 13.6%, RPG 9%, Dark 7.9%
- #52 Darksiders III
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,412 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.5 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 30.7%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Open World 5.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.3%
- #53 The Wind Road
69% matchMixed69% of 6,819 reviews2020
Dev: 甘肃嘉元数字科技有限公司Pub: Phoenix Game
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.9 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 43.1%, RPG 25.3%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 10.6%, Open World 6.2%
- #54 Codex Lost
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 79 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 29.2%, Difficult 12%, Action RPG 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Open World 8.1%
- #55 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
68% matchVery Positive85% of 2,861 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.9 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 28.4%, Difficult 17.9%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
- #56 Maid of Salvation
65% matchVery Positive90% of 268 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 35%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Action RPG 14.1%, Exploration 5.7%
- #57 Eastern Exorcist
67% matchVery Positive84% of 6,774 reviews2021
Dev: Wildfire Game(无锡野火数字科技有限公司)
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Why similar: Souls-like 44.2%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action RPG 16%, RPG 7.5%, Difficult 5%
- #58 Decay of Logos
70% matchMixed54% of 287 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.4 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 26.6%, Action RPG 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Difficult 9.4%, Hack and Slash 9.1%
- #59 Sword and Fairy 7
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 19,183 reviews2021
Dev: 软星科技(SoftStarlight)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 27.9%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, RPG 15.9%, Open World 14.6%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #60 Path of Redemption
68% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Headbang Studio
Windows
A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action RPG 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Open World 8.3%