12 Hardcore games like Black Souls that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Black Souls down to the 12 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Hades II, Titan Souls and Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Black Souls.

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The best hardcore games like Black Souls

12 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.

#1Hades IIClosest overall match

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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

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.

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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.

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#3Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

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SoloMeleeHardcoreIsometricStealth

Steam👍 94%· 25KRAWG👍 84%· 1.2K

Year 1997Dev Black Isle Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ 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.

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#4Tunic

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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.

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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.

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#6Fire Emblem: Radiant DawnClosest on tone

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SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyIsometric

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Year 2007Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: combat.

It predates Black Souls by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Everhood

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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

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

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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.

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#9Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

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SoloHardcoreFantasyIsometricMagic

Year 1987Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and combat magic, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Black Souls: combat.

It predates Black Souls by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Bloody Hell

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SoloMeleeHardcoreIsometricRanged

Steam👍 98%· 6.8K

Year 2023Dev Pun IntendedPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

Embark on a hellish adventure!A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan?

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

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#11Minishoot' Adventures

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MeleeHardcoreFantasyRangedCasual

Steam👍 98%· 7.5KOC86· 43

Year 2024Dev SoulGame Studio · IndieArkPlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping turn-based strategy

STAY IN TOUCH WITH US <3 About the GameTHE UNCHOSEN HAS RETURNED...His minions have emerged from the underworld, your village has been destroyed, and all your friends are now trapped in corrupted crystal...

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

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#12Akane

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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

Akane is an Arena Arcade-Slash where you kill your enemies with only 1 hit. The objective of the game is simple, to kill as many enemies as possible.All Features:Five different types of enemies:-Yakuza Guy: Yakuza pawn that appears all the time.

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

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