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Cyber Shadow is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 17 gameplay attributes and found 40 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Surgeon Simulator 2013 and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights lead the list, with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Cyber Shadow special.

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The closest game to Cyber Shadow is Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Surgeon Simulator 2013 and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights follow close behind.

#1Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon95 #2Surgeon Simulator 201396 #3Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights94 #4Nine Sols93 #5Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown94

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Games like Cyber Shadow

40 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

95

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExplorationPixel Art2D

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 precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam PS Nintendo

#2Surgeon Simulator 2013

96

Surgeon Simulator 2013

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualDark

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB81· 5

Year 2013Dev Bossa StudiosOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

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

#3Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

94

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcorePost-ApocalypticAnimeExploration2D

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 Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Epic Xbox

93

Nine Sols

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D

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 Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

#5Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

94

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195

Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

94

Ghostrunner

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreCyberpunkSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic

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 first-person shooting, shooter and fighting mechanics, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#7Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

92

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDark

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting mythology, while skipping precision platforming

93

Blasphemous

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77

Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

#9Black Myth: Wukong

92

Black Myth: Wukong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDark

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting mythology, while skipping precision platforming

#10Touhou Luna Nights

91

Touhou Luna Nights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 15KRAWG👍 78%· 99IGDB88· 1

Year 2018Dev Team Ladybug · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#11Ninja Gaiden Sigma

91

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreMagicRanged

Steam👍 83%· 2.8KIGDB90· 5

Year 2007Dev Team NINJA · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

#12Dungeon Munchies

93

Dungeon Munchies

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcorePost-ApocalypticAnimeExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 7.1KIGDB46· 1OC56· 13

Year 2019Dev maJAJaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#13Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

88

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43

Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

#14Kena: Bridge of Spirits

88

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationMagic

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB84· 10OC81· 161

Year 2021Dev Ember LabOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

87

Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4

Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam PS Nintendo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Cyber Shadow?: The closest game to Cyber Shadow is Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Cyber Shadow?: The three closest games to Cyber Shadow are: 1. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon (95/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Surgeon Simulator 2013 (96/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights (94/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Cyber Shadow's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 17 dimensions.
Is Surgeon Simulator 2013 similar to Cyber Shadow?: Yes, very much so — Surgeon Simulator 2013 scores 96/100 similarity to Cyber Shadow. They share 4 attributes, including deep RPG systems and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Cyber Shadow?: The best RPG games similar to Cyber Shadow are Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Surgeon Simulator 2013, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Nine Sols. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Cyber Shadow attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Cyber Shadow calculated?: We compare Cyber Shadow against every game in our catalog using 17 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 Cyber Shadow experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.