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Bloodborne is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Nioh 2, Dark Souls III and Salt and Sanctuary lead the list, with Nioh 2 reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Bloodborne special.

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The closest game to Bloodborne is Nioh 2 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Dark Souls III and Salt and Sanctuary follow close behind.

#1Nioh 297 #2Dark Souls III95 #3Salt and Sanctuary96 #4LIZARDS MUST DIE94 #5Remnant II93

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Games like Bloodborne

47 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

97

Nioh 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyThird Person

IGDB84· 9OC85· 102

Year 2020Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and historical setting, while skipping open world exploration

#2Dark Souls III

95

Dark Souls III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 435KIGDB86· 26OC90· 167

Year 2016Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and setting medieval, while skipping horror setting

#3Salt and Sanctuary

96

Salt and Sanctuary

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyHorrorExploration

Steam👍 89%· 22KRAWG👍 75%· 351MC84IGDB85· 10OC83· 72

Year 2016Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping open world exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

#4LIZARDS MUST DIE

94

LIZARDS MUST DIE

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 26KRAWG👍 64%· 38

Year 2023Dev The Bratans · AgafonoffPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

93

Remnant II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 67KIGDB84· 6OC82· 117

Year 2023Dev Gunfire Games · Gearbox PublishingOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping open world exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Demon's Souls

91

Demon's Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreHorrorFantasyThird Person

IGDB92· 9

Year 2020Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

95

Ashen

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 3.8KIGDB83· 7OC80· 57

Year 2018Dev A44 · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror setting

#8DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

92

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 129KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC79IGDB87· 9OC87· 45

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~25hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping open world exploration

94

Mortal Shell

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldFantasyHorrorExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 68%· 11KIGDB75· 8OC76· 126

Year 2020Dev Cold Symmetry · PlaystackOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping co op

88

ELDEN RING

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 1.1MRAWG👍 85%· 1.5KMC95IGDB97· 10OC95· 215

Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping horror setting

88

Dark Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB91· 8

Year 2011Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping open world exploration

#12Dark Souls II

88

Dark Souls II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 46KIGDB90· 20OC88· 50

Year 2014Dev FromSoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

88

Lies of P

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldHorrorFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 78KIGDB86· 10OC82· 161

Year 2023Dev Round8 Studio · NeowizOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

89

Blasphemous

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyHorrorExploration

Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77

Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping open world exploration

#15Blasphemous II

87

Blasphemous II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyHorrorExploration

Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4

Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Bloodborne?: The closest game to Bloodborne is Nioh 2, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 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 Bloodborne?: The three closest games to Bloodborne are: 1. Nioh 2 (97/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Dark Souls III (95/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Salt and Sanctuary (96/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Bloodborne's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Dark Souls III similar to Bloodborne?: Yes, very much so — Dark Souls III scores 95/100 similarity to Bloodborne. They share 12 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Bloodborne?: The best RPG games similar to Bloodborne are Nioh 2, Dark Souls III, Salt and Sanctuary and LIZARDS MUST DIE. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Bloodborne attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Bloodborne calculated?: We compare Bloodborne against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Bloodborne experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.