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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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HardcoreDarkSoloMultiplayer

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to ELDEN RING is Demon's Souls — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Once Human and Dark Souls follow close behind.

#1Demon's Souls95 #2Once Human76 #3Dark Souls98 #4Dark Souls II98 #5Lords of the Fallen97

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21 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to ELDEN RING. Each one has been evaluated across 21 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.

#1Demon's Souls

95

Demon's Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeMagicNarrativeDarkHardcoreFantasyThird Person

IGDB92· 9

Year 2020Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

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

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

76

Once Human

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 173KIGDB85· 2OC74· 16

Year 2024Dev Starry StudioOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed ELDEN RING, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

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

98

Dark Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeMagicRangedHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person

IGDB91· 8

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

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

#4Dark Souls II

98

Dark Souls II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

MultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPMeleeMagicRangedHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird 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 and loot and gear systems, while skipping open world exploration

#5Lords of the Fallen

97

Lords of the Fallen

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloCo-opOnlineMultiplayerMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 52KIGDB72· 7OC70· 82

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

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: ranged combat.

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Dark Souls III

94

Dark Souls III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 435KIGDB86· 26OC90· 167

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

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: combat magic.

92

Ashen

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 3.8KIGDB83· 7OC80· 57

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

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, while skipping combat magic

89

Remnant II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird 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 open world exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

#9Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

85

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSkill TreeThird Person3D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

#10Lord of the Rings: War in the North

77

Lord of the Rings: War in the North

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 9.5KRAWG👍 57%· 394MC66IGDB66· 8

Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

#11Orcs Must Die! 2

76

Orcs Must Die! 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeMagicRangedFantasyThird Person

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

Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Like ELDEN RING, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping action RPG combat

#12Demon's Souls

74

Demon's Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMagicRangedHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB88· 7

Year 2009Dev FromSoftware · AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like ELDEN RING, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, Metroidvania exploration and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

74

Dauntless

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloMeleeMagicFantasySkill TreeThird Person3D

Steam👍 23%· 2.1KIGDB76· 5OC77· 38

Year 2019Dev Phoenix LabsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed ELDEN RING, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with crafting mechanics, loot and gear systems and free to play, while skipping punishing difficulty

#14The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

74

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMagicMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person

IGDB60· 3

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

✓ If you enjoyed ELDEN RING, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings offline, while skipping punishing difficulty

74

Spellsworn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMagicMeleeDarkFantasy3D

Steam👍 89%· 1.5KRAWG👍 46%· 25

Year 2015Dev Frogsong StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like ELDEN RING, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: MOBA team gameplay, battle royale tension and shooter, while skipping adventure storytelling

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