11 Games with a horror setting like Bloodborne that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Bloodborne down to the 11 that fit the “Horror” category. Salt and Sanctuary, Mortal Shell and Remnant II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bloodborne.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

The best games with a horror setting like Bloodborne

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bloodborne. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Salt and Sanctuary

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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

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

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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreHorrorFantasyThird Person

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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

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#5Blasphemous

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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

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

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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#8Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyHorrorExploration

Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65

Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldFantasyHorrorExploration

Steam👍 94%· 105KRAWG👍 80%· 579MC83IGDB82· 4OC82· 23

Year 2016Dev Crate EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Bloodborne: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, post-apocalyptic world and skill tree progression, while skipping punishing difficulty

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Steam GOG

#10The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHardcoreHorror

Steam👍 95%· 1.8KIGDB88· 4

Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Bloodborne, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and horror tension, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam

#11Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration

Steam👍 79%· 213KRAWG👍 65%· 444MC77IGDB77· 11OC76· 184

Year 2022Dev Techland · Techland PublishingPlaytime ~23hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Bloodborne: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping punishing difficulty

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