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Black Souls is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Hades II, Tunic and Death's Door lead the list, with Hades II reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Black Souls special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

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The closest game to Black Souls is Hades II — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Tunic and Death's Door follow close behind.

#1Hades II98 #2Tunic96 #3Death's Door96 #4Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II98 #5Sid Meier's Pirates!94

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Games like Black Souls

50 similar games found

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Hades II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyIsometric

IGDB93· 4OC94· 140

Year 2024Dev Supergiant GamesOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

96

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Tunic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120

Year 2022Dev Andrew Shouldice · FinjiOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

96

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Death's Door

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB87· 11OC88· 140

Year 2021Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping turn-based strategy

#4Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II

98

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Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyIsometricSci-Fi

IGDB76· 1

Year 2003Dev Webfoot Technologies · Atari, Inc.

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

#5Sid Meier's Pirates!

94

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Sid Meier's Pirates!

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeIsometricOpen WorldSandbox World

Steam👍 94%· 7.4KRAWG👍 84%· 271MC88IGDB83· 3

Year 2004Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, real-time strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping punishing difficulty

97

iRank76

Titan Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 8OC75· 53

Year 2015Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

#7Crypt Custodian

92

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Crypt Custodian

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeIsometricNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 97%· 2.9KRAWG👍 86%· 21IGDB80· 2OC83· 27

Year 2024Dev Kyle Thompson · H2 Interactive CoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping turn-based strategy

92

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Icewind Dale

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC · iOS · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling

92

iRank87

Everhood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC82· 31

Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

#10Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut

92

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Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeIsometricDarkCasual

Steam👍 85%· 1.1K

Year 2014Dev XGen StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

92

iRank84

Minit

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB78· 7OC80· 67

Year 2018Dev Jan Willem Nijman · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping turn-based strategy

#12Pokémon Crystal Version

92

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Pokémon Crystal Version

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB85· 1

Year 2000Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, exploration and discovery and visual 2d, while skipping punishing difficulty

94

iRank68

Endless Sky

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeIsometricOpen WorldSandbox World

Steam👍 92%· 7.0KRAWG👍 31%· 35

Year 2015Dev KetchappPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

90

iRank85

Akane

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreIsometricCasual

Steam👍 96%· 2.9KRAWG👍 76%· 33OC73· 17

Year 2018Dev Ludic Studios · QubicGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, roguelike runs and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

Steam GOG Nintendo

#15Pokémon Gold Version

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Pokémon Gold Version

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB88· 2

Year 1999Dev Game Freak · Gradiente

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings setting mythology, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping punishing difficulty

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Black Souls?: The closest game to Black Souls is Hades II, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Black Souls?: The three closest games to Black Souls are: 1. Hades II (98/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Tunic (96/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Death's Door (96/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Black Souls's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is Tunic similar to Black Souls?: Yes, very much so — Tunic scores 96/100 similarity to Black Souls. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Black Souls?: The best RPG games similar to Black Souls are Hades II, Tunic, Death's Door and Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Black Souls attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Black Souls calculated?: We compare Black Souls against every game in our catalog using 8 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Black Souls experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.