13 Games like DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin on PS5 that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin down to the 13 that fit the “PS5” category. Lords of the Fallen, Demon's Souls and Remnant: From the Ashes top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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The best games like DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin on PS5

13 similar games foundUpdated May 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.

#1Lords of the FallenClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

Released 8 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicNarrativeDarkHardcoreFantasyThird Person

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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

Where it drifts furthest from DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin: setting.

Released 5 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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#3Remnant: From the Ashes

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 57KIGDB76· 14OC78· 103

Year 2019Dev Gunfire Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin: setting.

Released 4 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode85Combat74Setting42

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird Person

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 shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin: setting.

Released 8 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#5Armored Core VI: Fires of RubiconClosest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 83KIGDB87· 7OC85· 148

Year 2023Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and combat tactical, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin: setting.

Released 8 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

Genre100Progression100Game mode87Tone79Visuals61Combat55

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Steam Xbox PS

#6Dragon's Dogma IIClosest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-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

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

Released 9 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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Steam Xbox PS

#7Kena: Bridge of Spirits

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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

Where it drifts furthest from DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin: progression and game mode.

Released 6 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#8Another Crab's Treasure

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person

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 cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin: progression and game mode.

Released 9 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

Genre100Tone92Visuals78Combat74Setting56Game mode33

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

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 open world exploration, horror setting and setting scifi, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin: progression and game mode.

Released 8 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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Steam Xbox PS

#10Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 82KIGDB85· 7OC84· 183

Year 2023Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

Released 8 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#11Nine Sols

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasy

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 combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin: progression and visuals.

Released 9 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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Steam Xbox PS

#12Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin: progression and visuals.

Released 9 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

Genre100Tone79Combat70Setting62Game mode34Progression0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin: progression and visuals.

Released 8 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

Genre100Tone80Combat70Setting53Game mode33Progression0

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