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We filtered the 50 games similar to Black Souls down to the 18 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Sid Meier's Pirates!, Dragon Age II and Titan Souls top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Black Souls.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Black Souls is Sid Meier's Pirates! — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. Dragon Age II and Titan Souls follow close behind.

#1Sid Meier's Pirates!73 #2Dragon Age II73 #3Titan Souls71 #4Tunic71 #5Death's Door70

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The best games like Black Souls on PlayStation

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Sid Meier's Pirates!Closest overall match

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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

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals69Setting0

#2Dragon Age IIClosest on setting

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Dragon Age II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyIsometricTactical

Steam👍 81%· 7.4KIGDB76· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ 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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat72Visuals69Tone0

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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

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone65Visuals40

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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

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone57Visuals50

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals55Tone45

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals52Tone0

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Anodyne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 1.6KRAWG👍 47%· 73MC75IGDB70· 5OC69· 13

Year 2013Dev Analgesic ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

In this unique Zelda-lite game, explore and fight your way through surreal and creepy, nature, urban and abstract themed areas in the human Young's subconscious, evoked by a 16-bit-era visual style and a moody, dream-like soundtrack. Created by Sean Han Tani and Joni Kittaka.

Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.

It predates Black Souls by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals28Tone0

#8Graveyard Keeper

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Graveyard Keeper

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 53KIGDB75· 1OC65· 40

Year 2018Dev Lazy Bear Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting56Visuals46Tone0

#9Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

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Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyIsometricCozy

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC72· 32

Year 2021Dev Snoozy Kazoo · Graffiti GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting52Visuals30Tone0

#10Dragon Age: Origins

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Dragon Age: Origins

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyIsometricTactical

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB90· 10

Year 2009Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, 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.

It predates Black Souls by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals69Combat62Tone0

#11The EscapistsClosest on tone

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The Escapists

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 90%· 16KIGDB69· 11OC73· 58

Year 2015Dev Mouldy Toof Studios · Team17On PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, puzzle design and sandbox freedom, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: combat and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.

It predates Black Souls by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Game mode77Visuals38Combat29

#12Crypt CustodianClosest on visuals

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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

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto- a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworlds janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone0

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Bastion

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyIsometricRanged

Steam👍 95%· 38KIGDB90· 8OC88· 59

Year 2011Dev Supergiant Games · WB GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

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

Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: tone.

It predates Black Souls by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat66Setting65Tone0

#14Torchlight II

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Torchlight II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 93%· 45KRAWG👍 78%· 1.1KMC88IGDB86· 13OC83· 60

Year 2012Dev Runic Games · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping turn-based strategy

Torchlight II is the second installment in the series, and while it continues the story of its predecessor, it also allows new players to jump right into the action-packed roguelike RPG world.

Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.

It predates Black Souls by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Nobody Saves the World

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Nobody Saves the World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasyIsometricCo-op

Steam👍 91%· 6.8KIGDB86· 7OC80· 92

Year 2022Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, procedural generation and co op, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Black Souls.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals70Game mode25

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