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.

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Few titles capture what makes Black Souls unique: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat. After measuring 8 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 50 most faithful alternatives. Hades II, Tunic and Death's Door top the ranking, with Hades II at number one (98/100).

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Games like Black Souls

50 similar games foundUpdated June 2026

#1Hades II

iRank94

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

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Steam

#2Tunic

iRank89

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

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II

iRank76

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

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#5Sid Meier's Pirates!

iRank88

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

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

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

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

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#9Everhood

iRank87

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut

iRank85

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

Details →

Steam

#11Minit

iRank84

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

Details →

Steam GOG Epic

#12Pokémon Crystal Version

iRank85

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

Details →

Nintendo

#13Endless Sky

iRank68

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

Details →

Steam GOG

#14Akane

iRank85

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

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#15Pokémon Gold Version

iRank88

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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Nintendo

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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.