6 Hardcore games like Bright Memory: Infinite that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Bright Memory: Infinite down to the 6 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Surgeon Simulator 2013, The Surge and ULTRAKILL top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bright Memory: Infinite.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

The best hardcore games like Bright Memory: Infinite

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bright Memory: Infinite. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Surgeon Simulator 2013

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB81· 5

Year 2013Dev Bossa StudiosOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Bright Memory: Infinite, it's known for deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 75%· 12KIGDB72· 11OC73· 131

Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Bright Memory: Infinite, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, open world exploration and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping shooter

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 228KRAWG👍 87%· 141

Year 2020Dev Arsi "Hakita" Patala · New Blood InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 106KRAWG👍 77%· 476MC80IGDB82· 21OC79· 70

Year 2015Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

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#5Legend of Grimrock 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloHardcoreFirst PersonMagicRanged

Steam👍 91%· 4.0KIGDB88· 2

Year 2014Dev Almost Human Ltd.On Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC82· 31

Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Bright Memory: Infinite, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

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