11 Ranged games like Dark Souls that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Dark Souls down to the 11 that fit the “Ranged” category. Dark Souls II, ELDEN RING and Ninja Gaiden Sigma top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dark Souls.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

The best ranged games like Dark Souls

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dark Souls. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Dark Souls II

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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

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

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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloRangedMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExploration

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, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#5Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloRangedMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExploration

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 strong narrative focus

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#6Rabi-Ribi - Digital Artbook

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloRangedMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExploration

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4

Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloRangedMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExploration

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, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#8The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMagicMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person

IGDB60· 3

Year 2009Dev Artificial Mind & Movement · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dark Souls, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and offline, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#9Dungeon Munchies

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreFantasyExploration

Steam👍 97%· 7.1KIGDB46· 1OC56· 13

Year 2019Dev maJAJaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and shooter, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#10Ghostrunner

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreDark

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, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, first-person shooting and shooter, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMagicRangedHardcoreNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person

IGDB88· 7

Year 2009Dev FromSoftware · AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Dark Souls, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, Metroidvania exploration and sandbox world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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