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Dark Souls is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Dark Souls II, ELDEN RING and Dark Souls III lead the list, with Dark Souls II reaching a 99/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Dark Souls special.

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The closest game to Dark Souls is Dark Souls II — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. ELDEN RING and Dark Souls III follow close behind.

#1Dark Souls II99 #2ELDEN RING98 #3Dark Souls III94 #4Demon's Souls93 #5DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin95

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47 similar games found

#1Dark Souls II

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Dark Souls II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

MultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPMeleeMagicRangedHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 46KIGDB90· 20OC88· 50

Year 2014Dev FromSoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and loot and gear systems

98

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ELDEN RING

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeMagicRangedHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationThird 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, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, open world exploration and online features

#3Dark Souls III

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Dark Souls III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 435KIGDB86· 26OC90· 167

Year 2016Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping combat magic

#4Demon's Souls

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Demon's Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeMagicNarrativeDarkHardcoreFantasyThird Person

IGDB92· 9

Year 2020Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, roguelike runs and horror setting, while skipping ranged combat

#5DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

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DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 129KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC79IGDB87· 9OC87· 45

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~25hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and skill tree progression, while skipping ranged combat

88

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Bloodborne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB91· 18OC91· 111

Year 2015Dev FromSoftware · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and horror setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

#7Lords of the Fallen

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Lords of the Fallen

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 52KIGDB72· 7OC70· 82

Year 2023Dev HEXWORKS · CI GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, open world exploration and online features, while skipping ranged combat

Steam Epic Xbox

88

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Nioh 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyThird Person

IGDB84· 9OC85· 102

Year 2020Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

#9LIZARDS MUST DIE

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LIZARDS MUST DIE

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 26KRAWG👍 64%· 38

Year 2023Dev The Bratans · AgafonoffPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, open world exploration and historical setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#10Salt and Sanctuary

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Salt and Sanctuary

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 89%· 22KRAWG👍 75%· 351MC84IGDB85· 10OC83· 72

Year 2016Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

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

Steam Epic Xbox

#11Ninja Gaiden Sigma

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Ninja Gaiden Sigma

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicRangedDarkHardcoreThird 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, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

#12Remnant: From the Ashes

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Remnant: From the Ashes

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, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

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

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeHardcoreNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 83KIGDB87· 7OC85· 148

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

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

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

89

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Ashen

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 3.8KIGDB83· 7OC80· 57

Year 2018Dev A44 · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, survival mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping combat magic

86

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Remnant II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 67KIGDB84· 6OC82· 117

Year 2023Dev Gunfire Games · Gearbox PublishingOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping combat magic

Steam Epic Xbox

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Dark Souls?: The closest game to Dark Souls is Dark Souls II, scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. They share 16 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Dark Souls?: The three closest games to Dark Souls are: 1. Dark Souls II (99/100, 16 shared attributes) 2. ELDEN RING (98/100, 16 shared attributes) 3. Dark Souls III (94/100, 14 shared attributes). All share Dark Souls's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is ELDEN RING similar to Dark Souls?: Yes, very much so — ELDEN RING scores 98/100 similarity to Dark Souls. They share 16 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Dark Souls?: The best RPG games similar to Dark Souls are Dark Souls II, ELDEN RING, Dark Souls III and Demon's Souls. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Dark Souls attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Dark Souls calculated?: We compare Dark Souls against every game in our catalog using 16 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 Dark Souls experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.