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We filtered the 41 games similar to Death's Gambit down to the 30 that fit the “Xbox” category. Blasphemous II, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Death's Gambit.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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HardcoreDarkSolo
Year 2018Dev White Rabbit

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Death's Gambit is Blasphemous II — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon follow close behind.

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The best games like Death's Gambit on Xbox

30 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Death's Gambit. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Blasphemous II
Blasphemous II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Released 5 years after Death's Gambit.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Released 3 years after Death's Gambit.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone90Visuals63
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Where it drifts furthest from Death's Gambit: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100
Blasphemous
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression100
Nine Sols
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Where it drifts furthest from Death's Gambit: setting.

Released 6 years after Death's Gambit.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone87Visuals65
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Released 6 years after Death's Gambit.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone72Visuals64
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43
Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping horror setting

Where it drifts furthest from Death's Gambit: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone70Combat60
Touhou Luna Nights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2DPixel Art
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, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, combat magic and setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Touhou Luna Night's is a 2D search action (Metroidvania) Touhou game. After creating many action games, this is a new project from Team Ladybug.Story "--Now, let's begin my world.

Where it drifts furthest from Death's Gambit: setting and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone80Combat45
Salt and Sanctuary
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyHorrorExploration2D
Steam👍 89%· 22KRAWG👍 75%· 351MC84IGDB85· 10OC83· 72
Year 2016Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping visual pixel

Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action with role-playing elements developed by Ska Studios. ###Plot and art style The game follows an unnamed protagonist who escorts princess on a sail to her marriage in the distant country.

Where it drifts furthest from Death's Gambit: game mode and progression.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone92Visuals63Progression34
Another Crab's Treasure
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Where it drifts furthest from Death's Gambit: visuals.

Released 6 years after Death's Gambit.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone86Setting56
The Surge
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration
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 open world exploration, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Death's Gambit: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Death's Gambit.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression66Setting0
Ghostrunner
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkRanged
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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, shooter and fighting mechanics, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Enter an intense cyberpunk world and experience fierce, dynamic combat! Conquer your enemies in the physical world and in cyberspace. Hunt for answers inhumanity’s last remaining shelter. Ascend humanity’s last remaining shelter, a great tower-city.

Where it drifts furthest from Death's Gambit: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat79Setting0Visuals0
Lies of P
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Where it drifts furthest from Death's Gambit: visuals.

Released 5 years after Death's Gambit.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone90Setting84
Mortal Shell
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Where it drifts furthest from Death's Gambit: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Death's Gambit.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression100Tone94Game mode84
Darksiders III
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Where it drifts furthest from Death's Gambit: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Death's Gambit.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone92Setting46

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