14 Games like DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin on Nintendo Switch 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 14 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Remnant: From the Ashes, Ashen and Kena: Bridge of Spirits 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 Nintendo Switch

14 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.

#1Remnant: From the AshesClosest overall match

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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.

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#2Ashen

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

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, open world exploration and online features, while skipping combat magic

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

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

Released 3 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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#3Kena: Bridge of SpiritsClosest on combat

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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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#4Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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

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

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#5Ender Lilies: Quietus of the KnightsClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedieval

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 post-apocalyptic world, while skipping combat magic

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

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

Genre100Tone100Combat71Setting67Game mode34Progression0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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

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

It predates DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

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, open world exploration and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping combat magic

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

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

Released 3 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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Steam GOG Epic

#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

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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#10Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy

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 setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

Released 3 years after DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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#11Blasphemous

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and horror tension, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#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.

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Steam GOG Epic

#14Lonely Mountains: Downhill

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreThird PersonPvP

Steam👍 91%· 3.0KIGDB88· 3OC81· 39

Year 2019Dev Megagon IndustriesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, racing gameplay and deep simulation, while skipping adventure storytelling

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

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

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Steam PS Nintendo

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