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Games Like Young Souls

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Hack and Slash, RPG, Adventure.

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Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 594 reviews
Released: 2022-03-10
Developer: 1P2P
Publisher: The Arcade Crew
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 62%

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    Windows · Mac
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    A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.

    Why similar: Co-op 39.2%, Character Customization 26.8%, Colorful 12.8%, 2D 11%, Action 10.3%

  54. #54 Rune Knights
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 291 reviews2020
    Dev: Aeromir
    Windows

    Rune Knights is a cooperative action RPG focused on customization, crafting, and combat. Customize your character's aesthetics, stats, gameplay, and gear as you battle through procedurally generated and hand-crafted levels with your allies.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Action RPG 15.4%, Loot 15.2%, Character Customization 11.6%

  55. #55 Archons
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 371 reviews2024
    Dev: BulletHell Studios
    Windows

    Archons is a Roguelite/Survivor game where you control two characters, the Archons- simultaneously! Customize your build and abilities to fit your own unique playstyle and blast your way through enemy parasites and bosses!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 56.8%, Co-op 21.7%, RPG 15.9%, Action 5.6%

  56. #56 Tails of Iron
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 14,278 reviews2021
    Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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

    Why similar: Souls-like 30.3%, Action RPG 27.9%, Character Customization 9%, Story Rich 8.6%, RPG 6.2%

  57. #57 Rogue Loops
    66% matchMostly Positive75% of 284 reviews2025
    Dev: Fubu Games
    Windows

    Rogue Loops is a roguelite action game where a trapped family battles to escape an endless loop. Combine unique skills and relics to create powerful synergies against the loop’s guardians. As you grow stronger, so does the loop—can you break free from this relentless cycle?

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.2%, Dungeon Crawler 25.3%, Action RPG 22.6%, RPG 7.6%, Atmospheric 7%

  58. #58 Salt and Sanctuary
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
    Dev: Ska Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

    Why similar: Souls-like 59.4%, Action RPG 8.2%, RPG 7.2%, Co-op 6.8%, Side Scroller 6.4%

  59. #59 Hollow Survivors
    65% matchVery Positive82% of 181 reviews2025
    Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.1%, Souls-like 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Action RPG 16.5%, Story Rich 7.1%

  60. #60 The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse
    69% matchMixed63% of 2,357 reviews2018
    Dev: onebitbeyondPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Now reimagined and expanded in the new Mormo's Curse update, The Swords of Ditto is a roguelite action RPG that creates a unique adventure for each new hero of legend in the relentless fight against the evil Mormo.

    Why similar: Co-op 43.8%, RPG 25.1%, Cartoon 15.7%, Action 8.3%, 2D 7.1%

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