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Bright Memory is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 51 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. The Surge 2, Juice Galaxy and Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon lead the list, with The Surge 2 reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Bright Memory special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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The closest game to Bright Memory is The Surge 2 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Juice Galaxy and Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon follow close behind.

#1The Surge 297 #2Juice Galaxy89 #3Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon91 #4Bloodborne90 #5Surgeon Simulator 201392

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Games like Bright Memory

51 similar games found

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iRank76

The Surge 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 76%· 9.3KIGDB74· 12OC77· 125

Year 2019Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting cyberpunk, skill tree progression and visual third person, while skipping shooter

89

iRank98

Juice Galaxy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldExplorationEarly Access

Steam👍 98%· 10K

Year 2023Dev fishlicka · J4D3DPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping shooter

#3Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

91

iRank87

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkAnimeExploration

Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30

Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Steam PS Nintendo

90

iRank91

Bloodborne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHardcoreOpen WorldExploration

IGDB91· 18OC91· 111

Year 2015Dev FromSoftware · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with horror setting, fantasy world and co op, while skipping action RPG combat

#5Surgeon Simulator 2013

92

iRank82

Surgeon Simulator 2013

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB81· 5

Year 2013Dev Bossa StudiosOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: 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

94

iRank72

Mortal Shell

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 68%· 11KIGDB75· 8OC76· 126

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

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

90

iRank88

Lies of P

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 92%· 78KIGDB86· 10OC82· 161

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

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, horror setting and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

89

iRank91

Nine Sols

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51

Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and fighting mechanics, while skipping shooter

#9Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

89

iRank88

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkAnimeExploration

Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65

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

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

#10LIZARDS MUST DIE

90

iRank83

LIZARDS MUST DIE

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 96%· 26KRAWG👍 64%· 38

Year 2023Dev The Bratans · AgafonoffPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, historical setting and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

89

iRank85

Nioh 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDark

IGDB84· 9OC85· 102

Year 2020Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and co op, while skipping shooter

#12Dark Souls III

87

iRank91

Dark Souls III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 94%· 435KIGDB86· 26OC90· 167

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

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping shooter

#13Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

87

iRank91

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 1.2MRAWG👍 85%· 169IGDB88· 4

Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, setting mythology and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

#14Black Myth: Wukong

87

iRank89

Black Myth: Wukong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 1.2MRAWG👍 85%· 169IGDB88· 4OC82· 105

Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting mythology and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

#15Blasphemous II

87

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Blasphemous II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4

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

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and horror tension, while skipping shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Bright Memory?: The closest game to Bright Memory is The Surge 2, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Bright Memory?: The three closest games to Bright Memory are: 1. The Surge 2 (97/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Juice Galaxy (89/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon (91/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Bright Memory's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 51 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Juice Galaxy similar to Bright Memory?: Yes, very much so — Juice Galaxy scores 89/100 similarity to Bright Memory. They share 9 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Bright Memory?: The best RPG games similar to Bright Memory are The Surge 2, Juice Galaxy, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and Bloodborne. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Bright Memory attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Bright Memory calculated?: We compare Bright Memory against every game in our catalog using 16 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 Bright Memory experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.