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Demon's Souls is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and sandbox world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 56 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Once Human, Nioh and Monster Hunter Generations lead the list, with Once Human reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Demon's Souls special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2009Dev FromSoftware

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The closest game to Demon's Souls is Once Human — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Nioh and Monster Hunter Generations follow close behind.

#1Once Human96 #2Nioh93 #3Monster Hunter Generations93 #4LEGO City Undercover94 #5Astral Chain91

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Once Human

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 173KIGDB85· 2OC74· 16

Year 2024Dev Starry StudioOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

93

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Nioh

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasySkill TreeThird Person

IGDB88· 22OC88· 132

Year 2017Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, historical setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

#3Monster Hunter Generations

93

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Monster Hunter Generations

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyThird Person

IGDB87· 19OC85· 59

Year 2015Dev Capcom

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

#4LEGO City Undercover

94

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LEGO City Undercover

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB77· 21OC77· 64

Year 2013Dev TT Fusion · Nintendo

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, racing gameplay and precision platforming, while skipping sandbox freedom

91

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Astral Chain

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB89· 11OC87· 112

Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

89

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Bayonetta 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird Person

IGDB91· 21OC91· 117

Year 2014Dev PlatinumGames · Nintendo

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping sandbox freedom

#7Orcs Must Die! 2

91

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Orcs Must Die! 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 20KRAWG👍 72%· 530MC83IGDB82· 4

Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping sandbox freedom

#8Tales of Symphonia

89

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Tales of Symphonia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasyThird Person

IGDB89· 3

Year 2003Dev Namco Tales Studio · Bandai Namco Holdings

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Mass Effect: Andromeda

91

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Mass Effect: Andromeda

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB73· 23OC72· 180

Year 2017Dev BioWare Montréal · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

#10Honkai Impact 3rd

91

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Honkai Impact 3rd

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 10.0K

Year 2016Dev HoYoverseOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, visual novel storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

#11Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB86· 5

Year 2009Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#12Dragon's Dogma II

90

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Dragon's Dogma II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 61%· 114KIGDB91· 6

Year 2024Dev Capcom Development Division 1 · CapcomOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, melee combat and visual 3d, while skipping sandbox freedom

#13The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

93

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The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMagicRangedFantasyThird Person

IGDB60· 3

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

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, melee combat and offline, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14Ninja Gaiden

85

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Ninja Gaiden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicRangedThird PersonMelee

IGDB93· 2

Year 2004Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

#15Red Dead Redemption 2

85

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Red Dead Redemption 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 876KRAWG👍 91%· 5.5KMC96IGDB94· 17OC95· 220

Year 2018Dev Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Demon's Souls?: The closest game to Demon's Souls is Once Human, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Demon's Souls?: The three closest games to Demon's Souls are: 1. Once Human (96/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Nioh (93/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Monster Hunter Generations (93/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Demon's Souls's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 56 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is Nioh similar to Demon's Souls?: Yes, very much so — Nioh scores 93/100 similarity to Demon's Souls. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Demon's Souls?: The best RPG games similar to Demon's Souls are Once Human, Nioh, Monster Hunter Generations and LEGO City Undercover. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Demon's Souls attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom.
How is similarity to Demon's Souls calculated?: We compare Demon's Souls against every game in our catalog using 19 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 Demon's Souls experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.