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The closest game to Berserk Boy is Nine Sols — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Blasphemous II follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Berserk Boy. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping setting anime
Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: setting.
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: setting.
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with horror tension, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping setting anime
Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: setting.
✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping setting scifi
It predates Berserk Boy by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping setting anime
Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: setting.
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration
≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus
Touhou Luna Night's is a 2D search action (Metroidvania) Touhou game. After creating many action games, this is a new project from Team Ladybug.Story "--Now, let's begin my world.
Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: combat.
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration
≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: setting.
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat
Free DLC "Cicini's Halloween" just released!http://store.steampowered.com/app/547660/ Cicini wants to get everyone hyped for Halloween! Her plans include new mini side story, new areas, new enemies and a whole new boss fight with new music!
Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: combat and tone.
It predates Berserk Boy by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat
Free DLC "Cicini's Halloween" just released!http://store.steampowered.com/app/547660/ Cicini wants to get everyone hyped for Halloween! Her plans include new mini side story, new areas, new enemies and a whole new boss fight with new music!
Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: combat and tone.
It predates Berserk Boy by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration
Hunt down monsters to cook and eat them! You’ve been revived in a massive underground complex and you must leave this bizarre facility.
Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: setting.
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and horror setting, while skipping setting anime
Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action with role-playing elements developed by Ska Studios. ###Plot and art style The game follows an unnamed protagonist who escorts princess on a sail to her marriage in the distant country.
Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: setting and game mode.
It predates Berserk Boy by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping Metroidvania exploration
The world is in danger. Evil forces from the past have come to destroy our planet and the only individual that Mrs. President trusts to save our lives is you, Chicken. This is a runner game with a little touch of shooter in it, so...
Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: game mode.
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration
Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: setting and visuals.
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping precision platforming
Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: visuals and setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Berserk Boy.
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