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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 40 games similar to Berserk Boy down to the 24 that fit the “Narrative” category. Nine Sols, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Blasphemous II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Berserk Boy.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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HardcoreNarrativeSolo
Year 2024Dev BerserkBoy Games

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Within the “Narrative” category, 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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The best narrative games like Berserk Boy

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Nine Sols
Nine Sols
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51
Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone86Visuals58
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeAnimeExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65
Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone83Visuals56
#3Blasphemous II
Blasphemous II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4
Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeAnimeExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43
Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ 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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone68Combat60
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195
Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals57
Salt and Sanctuary
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 89%· 22KRAWG👍 75%· 351MC84IGDB85· 10OC83· 72
Year 2016Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ 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.

Genre100Combat100Tone85Visuals56Progression36Game mode31
Another Crab's Treasure
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration
Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB77· 3OC78· 70
Year 2024Dev Aggro Crab GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone85Setting0
#8SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER
SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeAnime2DPixel Art
Steam👍 96%· 5.3K
Year 2021Dev Heavy Sheep · Sewer CatPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ 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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting74Tone64Game mode26
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 71%· 82KIGDB85· 7OC84· 183
Year 2023Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting space and fantasy 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression71Setting38
Lies of P
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 92%· 78KIGDB86· 10OC82· 161
Year 2023Dev Round8 Studio · NeowizOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and horror setting, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone85Setting35
Juice Galaxy
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration
Steam👍 98%· 10K
Year 2023Dev fishlicka · J4D3DPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

Juice is everything. There is nothing in the Fog. There is no greater honor than to serve the Juice Queen, and the sky is definitely not made of plywood. Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.

Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone78Visuals0
Darksiders III
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration
Steam👍 76%· 17KIGDB65· 16OC68· 157
Year 2018Dev Gunfire Games · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Berserk Boy.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone88Setting0
Mortal Shell
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration
Steam👍 68%· 11KIGDB75· 8OC76· 126
Year 2020Dev Cold Symmetry · PlaystackOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Berserk Boy.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Game mode85Tone84Setting0
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration
Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB84· 10OC81· 161
Year 2021Dev Ember LabOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Combat63Setting0
LIZARDS MUST DIE
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 96%· 26KRAWG👍 64%· 38
Year 2023Dev The Bratans · AgafonoffPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, historical setting and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Epic battles with hordes of lizards and other herods An opportunity to show everyone HEROIC STRENGTH . For the glory of ANCESTORS Fully voice acted : dialogs have Similar voice for Russian and English made with SteosVoice software (cybervoice.

Where it drifts furthest from Berserk Boy: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Game mode37Setting33

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