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Demon's Souls is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 17 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. ELDEN RING, Dark Souls II and Dark Souls lead the list, with ELDEN RING reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Demon's Souls special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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NarrativeDarkSoloMultiplayer

Year 2020Dev Bluepoint Games

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The closest game to Demon's Souls is ELDEN RING — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Dark Souls II and Dark Souls follow close behind.

#1ELDEN RING95 #2Dark Souls II94 #3Dark Souls93 #4Dark Souls III92 #5DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin94

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Games like Demon's Souls

47 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

95

ELDEN RING

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird 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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping roguelike runs

#2Dark Souls II

94

Dark Souls II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

MultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 46KIGDB90· 20OC88· 50

Year 2014Dev FromSoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping roguelike runs

93

Dark Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeMagicHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person

IGDB91· 8

Year 2011Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, setting medieval and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

#4Dark Souls III

92

Dark Souls III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 435KIGDB86· 26OC90· 167

Year 2016Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting medieval and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

#5DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

94

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 129KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC79IGDB87· 9OC87· 45

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~25hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with setting medieval and skill tree progression, while skipping roguelike runs

93

Remnant II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 67KIGDB84· 6OC82· 117

Year 2023Dev Gunfire Games · Gearbox PublishingOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Remnant: From the Ashes

93

Remnant: From the Ashes

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 57KIGDB76· 14OC78· 103

Year 2019Dev Gunfire Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Epic Xbox

91

Bloodborne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreHorrorFantasyThird Person

IGDB91· 18OC91· 111

Year 2015Dev FromSoftware · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

#9Lords of the Fallen

95

Lords of the Fallen

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloCo-opOnlineMultiplayerMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 52KIGDB72· 7OC70· 82

Year 2023Dev HEXWORKS · CI GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, setting medieval and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Epic Xbox

#10Salt and Sanctuary

91

Salt and Sanctuary

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyHorror

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and offline, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Epic Xbox

93

Ashen

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 3.8KIGDB83· 7OC80· 57

Year 2018Dev A44 · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping roguelike runs

87

Nioh 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyThird Person

IGDB84· 9OC85· 102

Year 2020Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4

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

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

#13LIZARDS MUST DIE

88

LIZARDS MUST DIE

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 26KRAWG👍 64%· 38

Year 2023Dev The Bratans · AgafonoffPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

#14Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

86

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeHardcoreNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 83KIGDB87· 7OC85· 148

Year 2023Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

#15Kena: Bridge of Spirits

84

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB84· 10OC81· 161

Year 2021Dev Ember LabOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: exploration and discovery and visual 3d, while skipping roguelike runs

Steam Epic Xbox

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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 ELDEN RING, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 15 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 Demon's Souls?: The three closest games to Demon's Souls are: 1. ELDEN RING (95/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. Dark Souls II (94/100, 14 shared attributes) 3. Dark Souls (93/100, 13 shared attributes). All share Demon's Souls's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 17 dimensions.
Is Dark Souls II similar to Demon's Souls?: Yes, very much so — Dark Souls II scores 94/100 similarity to Demon's Souls. They share 14 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. 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 ELDEN RING, Dark Souls II, Dark Souls and Dark Souls III. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Demon's Souls attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Demon's Souls calculated?: We compare Demon's Souls against every game in our catalog using 17 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.