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Death's Gambit 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 14 gameplay attributes and found 43 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Blasphemous, Blasphemous II and Juice Galaxy lead the list, with Blasphemous reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Death's Gambit special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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Year 2018Dev White Rabbit

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The closest game to Death's Gambit is Blasphemous — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Blasphemous II and Juice Galaxy follow close behind.

#1Blasphemous100 #2Blasphemous II98 #3Juice Galaxy96 #4Lies of P98 #5Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon97

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Games like Death's Gambit

43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

100

Blasphemous

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyHorrorExplorationPixel Art2D

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 Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: horror tension

#2Blasphemous II

98

Blasphemous II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyHorrorExploration2DPixel Art

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 horror tension, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

96

Juice Galaxy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationNarrative

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, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

98

Lies of P

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkHorrorFantasyExploration

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 strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#5Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

97

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D

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 precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings setting anime, while skipping horror setting

Steam PS Nintendo

#6Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

97

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyHorrorExploration2D

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 Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, post-apocalyptic world and setting medieval, while skipping visual pixel

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Surgeon Simulator 2013

98

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, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

95

Nine Sols

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration2D

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 Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping horror setting

#9Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

95

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy

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 strong narrative focus, setting mythology and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#10Another Crab's Treasure

96

Another Crab's Treasure

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration

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 fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#11Black Myth: Wukong

95

Black Myth: Wukong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy

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 strong narrative focus, setting mythology and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#12Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

96

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

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 Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#13Ninja Gaiden Sigma

94

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreMagic

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, ranged combat and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#14Mortal Shell

96

Mortal Shell

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyHorrorExploration

Steam👍 68%· 11KIGDB75· 8OC76· 126

Year 2020Dev Cold Symmetry · PlaystackOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

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

#15Darksiders III

96

Darksiders III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration

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, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Death's Gambit?: The closest game to Death's Gambit is Blasphemous, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 14 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Death's Gambit?: The three closest games to Death's Gambit are: 1. Blasphemous (100/100, 14 shared attributes) 2. Blasphemous II (98/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. Juice Galaxy (96/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Death's Gambit's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Blasphemous II similar to Death's Gambit?: Yes, very much so — Blasphemous II scores 98/100 similarity to Death's Gambit. They share 13 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Death's Gambit?: The best RPG games similar to Death's Gambit are Blasphemous, Blasphemous II, Juice Galaxy and Lies of P. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Death's Gambit attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration.
How is similarity to Death's Gambit calculated?: We compare Death's Gambit 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 Death's Gambit experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.