32 Dark games like Bright Memory that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Bright Memory down to the 32 that fit the “Dark” category. Ghostrunner, The Surge 2 and Remnant II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bright Memory.

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The best dark games like Bright Memory

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bright Memory. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1GhostrunnerClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 66KRAWG👍 75%· 651IGDB82· 10OC81· 115

Year 2020Dev 3D Realms · All in! GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, fighting mechanics and ranged combat, while skipping open world exploration

Enter an intense cyberpunk world and experience fierce, dynamic combat! Conquer your enemies in the physical world and in cyberspace. Hunt for answers inhumanity’s last remaining shelter. Ascend humanity’s last remaining shelter, a great tower-city.

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2The Surge 2Closest on combat

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Bright Memory.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDark

Steam👍 82%· 67KIGDB84· 6OC82· 117

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and progression.

Released 3 years after Bright Memory.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#4Mortal ShellClosest on progression

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Bright Memory.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 75%· 12KIGDB72· 11OC73· 131

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

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Bright Memory.

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals and setting.

Released 3 years after Bright Memory.

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and visuals.

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Steam Xbox PS

#8Ashen

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 67%· 3.8KIGDB83· 7OC80· 57

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

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Bright Memory.

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Steam GOG Epic

#9Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals.

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Steam PS Nintendo

#10Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals and setting.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#11Nine Sols

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: visuals and setting.

Released 4 years after Bright Memory.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 76%· 17KIGDB65· 16OC68· 157

Year 2018Dev Gunfire Games · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Bright Memory.

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Steam GOG Epic

#13Salt and Sanctuary

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action with role-playing elements developed by Ska Studios. ###Plot and art style The game follows an unnamed protagonist who escorts princess on a sail to her marriage in the distant country.

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and visuals.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#14Another Crab's Treasure

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB77· 3OC78· 70

Year 2024Dev Aggro Crab GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and visuals.

Released 4 years after Bright Memory.

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Steam Xbox PS

#15Nioh 2

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Bright Memory: setting and visuals.

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