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More about this game →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. Pokémon Crystal Version, Sid Meier's Pirates! and Hades II top the ranking, with Pokémon Crystal Version at number one (75/100).
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The closest game to Black Souls is Pokémon Crystal Version — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Sid Meier's Pirates! and Hades II follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Black Souls. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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 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
It predates Black Souls by 25 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ 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
Sid Meier’s Pirates is an action-adventure strategy game, a remake of 1987 game of the same name. It’s set in an open world around the Caribbean islands. The game features numerous activities, including sailing and exploration, ship battles, trading and diplomacy.
Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.
It predates Black Souls by 21 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ 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
With the end of the first Star Wars everyone believed that the greatest battle on Earth was over..... a big mistake. Year 2356, you are on Antauros, one of the most important bases for the Universal Federation. Located on Pluto, this base is strategically placed in this solar system.
✓ 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
It predates Black Souls by 26 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Its own twist: combat magic, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty
It predates Black Souls by 24 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world
Fallout franchise started in a very different way than we all know it by this day. As Bethesda started to develop Fallout franchise only from the third game, original Fallout was completely different.
Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: setting and combat.
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.
It predates Black Souls by 28 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping punishing difficulty
Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: tone.
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.
It predates Black Souls by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: 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
It predates Black Souls by 17 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ 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
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.
✓ 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
Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: tone.
On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.
✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy
≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, combat magic and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping punishing difficulty
It predates Black Souls by 23 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, exploration and discovery and visual 2d, while skipping punishing difficulty
It predates Black Souls by 21 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ 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
Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.
It predates Black Souls by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ 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
It predates Black Souls by 22 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ 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
Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: setting and visuals.
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Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
RPG · Roguelike
Minit
RPG · Adventure
Bloody Hell
RPG · Action RPG
Dragon Age: Origins
RPG · Adventure
Fire Emblem
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
Bastion
RPG · Action RPG
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
RPG · Puzzle
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
Crypt Custodian
RPG · Action RPG
Torchlight II
RPG · Action RPG
Graveyard Keeper
RPG · Adventure
Nobody Saves the World
RPG · Action RPG
Icewind Dale II
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
The Witcher
RPG · Action RPG
Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut
RPG · Simulation
Anodyne
RPG · Action RPG
The Escapists
RPG · Simulation
Last Epoch
RPG · Action RPG
Silverfall
RPG · Action RPG
Minishoot' Adventures
RPG · Metroidvania
Darkwood
RPG · Horror
Endless Sky
RPG · Simulation
Silent Storm Gold Edition
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
Breath of Fire III
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
Loki
RPG · Action RPG
Final Fantasy II
RPG · Adventure
Icewind Dale
RPG
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
RPG · Platformer
Akane
RPG · Action RPG
Grandia
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
Jagged Alliance - Back in Action
RPG · Simulation
R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War
RPG · Action RPG
Planescape: Torment
RPG · Puzzle
WWE Smackdown! Here Comes the Pain
RPG · Action RPG
Chrono Trigger
RPG
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