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Darksiders III is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 46 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Juice Galaxy, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue lead the list, with Juice Galaxy reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Darksiders III special.

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The closest game to Darksiders III is Juice Galaxy — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue follow close behind.

#1Juice Galaxy96 #2Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights98 #3Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue96 #4Lies of P97 #5Black Myth: Wukong96

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46 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

96

Juice Galaxy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 10K

Year 2023Dev fishlicka · J4D3DPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

#2Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

98

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyPost-ApocalypticExploration

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 setting medieval, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

96

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 1.2MRAWG👍 85%· 169IGDB88· 4

Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting mythology and visual 3d, while skipping puzzle design

97

Lies of P

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 horror setting, setting scifi and visual 3d, while skipping puzzle design

#5Black Myth: Wukong

96

Black Myth: Wukong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 1.2MRAWG👍 85%· 169IGDB88· 4OC82· 105

Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology and visual 3d, while skipping puzzle design

96

Nine Sols

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyExploration

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 puzzle design

#7Blasphemous II

96

Blasphemous II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

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 puzzle design

#8Another Crab's Treasure

97

Another Crab's Treasure

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 puzzle design

#9Surgeon Simulator 2013

97

Surgeon Simulator 2013

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkCasual

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB81· 5

Year 2013Dev Bossa StudiosOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe casual and visual first person, while skipping action RPG combat

#10Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

96

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration

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 visual 2d, while skipping puzzle design

#11Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

96

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration

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 puzzle design

Steam PS Nintendo

96

Blasphemous

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration

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 puzzle design

#13Ninja Gaiden Sigma

95

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreThird 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 combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design

#14Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

93

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 348KRAWG👍 86%· 2.1KMC90IGDB90· 11OC90· 180

Year 2019Dev FromSoftwarePlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, historical setting and skill tree progression, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

97

The Surge

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 12KIGDB72· 11OC73· 131

Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, setting scifi and crafting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Darksiders III?: The closest game to Darksiders III is Juice Galaxy, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Darksiders III?: The three closest games to Darksiders III are: 1. Juice Galaxy (96/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights (98/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue (96/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Darksiders III's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 46 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights similar to Darksiders III?: Yes, very much so — Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights scores 98/100 similarity to Darksiders III. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Darksiders III?: The best RPG games similar to Darksiders III are Juice Galaxy, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue and Lies of P. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Darksiders III attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Darksiders III calculated?: We compare Darksiders III against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Darksiders III experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.