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We filtered the 47 games similar to DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin down to the 17 that fit the “Magic” category. Lords of the Fallen, Dark Souls II and Dark Souls top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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HardcoreDarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America

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Within the “Magic” category, the closest game to DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is Lords of the Fallen — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Dark Souls II and Dark Souls follow close behind.

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The best magic games like DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

17 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

Lords of the Fallen
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 67%· 52KIGDB72· 7OC70· 82
Year 2023Dev HEXWORKS · CI GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, online features and exploration and discovery

Dark Souls II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 46KIGDB90· 20OC88· 50
Year 2014Dev FromSoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, ranged combat and PvP competition

Dark Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyMedievalThird Person
IGDB91· 8
Year 2011Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, PvP competition and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

Demon's Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicNarrativeDarkHardcoreFantasyThird Person
IGDB92· 9
Year 2020Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, horror setting and PvP competition, while skipping setting medieval

ELDEN RING
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 1.1MRAWG👍 85%· 1.5KMC95IGDB97· 10OC95· 215
Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, ranged combat and PvP competition

Lords Of The Fallen 2014
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalThird Person
Steam👍 59%· 21KRAWG👍 32%· 900MC73IGDB69· 12
Year 2014Dev City Interactive · Square EnixPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Ninja Gaiden Sigma
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicDarkHardcoreThird Person
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 ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

Kena: Bridge of Spirits
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreNarrativeFantasyThird Person
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: exploration and discovery and visual 3d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasy
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43
Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting medieval

Dragon's Dogma II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicFantasyMedievalSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 61%· 114KIGDB91· 6
Year 2024Dev Capcom Development Division 1 · CapcomOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual 3d, while skipping punishing difficulty

Dungeon Defenders II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicThird Person
On Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

Touhou Luna Nights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasy
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and ranged combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

UnEpic
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicFantasyMedieval
Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24
Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicDarkHardcoreNarrativeFantasySkill Tree
Steam👍 83%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 326MC72IGDB64· 5
Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, horror setting and setting scifi, while skipping setting medieval

Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4
Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

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