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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 39 games similar to Cyber Shadow down to the 28 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Touhou Luna Nights top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Cyber Shadow.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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HardcoreSolo
Year 2021Dev Mechanical Head Studios

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Within the “Hardcore” category, the closest game to Cyber Shadow is Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Touhou Luna Nights follow close behind.

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The best hardcore games like Cyber Shadow

28 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Cyber Shadow. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone74
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone62Visuals58
#3Touhou Luna Nights
Touhou Luna Nights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Touhou Luna Night's is a 2D search action (Metroidvania) Touhou game. After creating many action games, this is a new project from Team Ladybug.Story "--Now, let's begin my world.

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: combat and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Setting41
Nine Sols
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: setting.

Released 3 years after Cyber Shadow.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone63Visuals60
Blasphemous
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone73
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: setting and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Combat56Tone48
Dungeon Munchies
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Hunt down monsters to cook and eat them! You’ve been revived in a massive underground complex and you must leave this bizarre facility.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Setting65
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: setting.

Released 3 years after Cyber Shadow.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone87Visuals59
Ghostrunner
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

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 Cyber Shadow: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting84Combat76Tone76Visuals0
Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Free DLC "Cicini's Halloween" just released!http://store.steampowered.com/app/547660/ Cicini wants to get everyone hyped for Halloween! Her plans include new mini side story, new areas, new enemies and a whole new boss fight with new music!

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: combat and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone51Setting45
Rabi-Ribi
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4OC81· 25
Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Free DLC "Cicini's Halloween" just released!http://store.steampowered.com/app/547660/ Cicini wants to get everyone hyped for Halloween! Her plans include new mini side story, new areas, new enemies and a whole new boss fight with new music!

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: combat and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone51Setting45
#12BlazBlue Entropy Effect
BlazBlue Entropy Effect
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralPost-ApocalypticCyberpunkAnime2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14
Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Cyber Shadow, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

A brand-new action roguelite developed by a team with years of experience in action games, ready to present the best 2D action combat experience the world has ever seen! Each character has their own traits and hundreds of moves to choose from as you create your unique combos.

Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Setting91Genre75
SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralAnime2DPixel Art
Steam👍 96%· 5.3K
Year 2021Dev Heavy Sheep · Sewer CatPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

The world is in danger. Evil forces from the past have come to destroy our planet and the only individual that Mrs. President trusts to save our lives is you, Chicken. This is a runner game with a little touch of shooter in it, so...

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: game mode and tone.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Setting48Tone45
Salt and Sanctuary
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D
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 precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

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 Cyber Shadow: setting and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone67Visuals58Progression35Game mode30
Katana ZERO
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreCyberpunkSci-FiPixel Art2D
Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Cyber Shadow: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre75Setting68Tone56

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