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We filtered the 40 games similar to Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue down to the 14 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Nine Sols, Another Crab's Treasure and Darksiders III top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

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The best games like Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue on Nintendo Switch

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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 SolsClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyMythology

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and fighting mechanics, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

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#2Another Crab's TreasureClosest on visuals

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SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person3D

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 precision platforming, fighting mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting mythology

Where it drifts furthest from Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

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, open world exploration and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping setting mythology

Where it drifts furthest from Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasy

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping setting mythology

Where it drifts furthest from Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

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#5Kena: Bridge of Spirits

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SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D

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 and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy

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 precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and horror tension, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy

Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77

Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and horror tension, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

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Steam GOG Epic

#9Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30

Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

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#10Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43

Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting mythology

Where it drifts furthest from Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

It predates Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Ninja Gaiden Sigma

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 2.8KIGDB90· 5

Year 2007Dev Team NINJA · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

It predates Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Ashen

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SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 3.8KIGDB83· 7OC80· 57

Year 2018Dev A44 · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting mythology

Where it drifts furthest from Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue: game mode and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

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Steam GOG Epic

#13Remnant: From the Ashes

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 57KIGDB76· 14OC78· 103

Year 2019Dev Gunfire Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping setting mythology

Where it drifts furthest from Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue: game mode and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

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#14Lonely Mountains: Downhill

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreThird Person3D

Steam👍 91%· 3.0KIGDB88· 3OC81· 39

Year 2019Dev Megagon IndustriesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, racing gameplay and deep simulation, while skipping adventure storytelling

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue.

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