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We filtered the 50 games similar to ELDEN RING down to the 10 that fit the “PvP” category. Demon's Souls, Once Human and Dark Souls top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to ELDEN RING.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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HardcoreDarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2022Dev FromSoftware

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Within the “PvP” 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.

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10 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.

Demon's Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Once Human
RPGAction RPGThird-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

Dark Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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.

Dark Souls II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Dark Souls III
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Demon's Souls
RPGAction RPGThird-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

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest
RPGAction RPGThird-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

Spellsworn
RPGAction 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

Lonely Mountains: Downhill
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloPvPMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldExplorationThird Person3D
Steam👍 91%· 3.0KIGDB88· 3OC81· 39
Year 2019Dev Megagon IndustriesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, racing gameplay and deep simulation, while skipping adventure storytelling

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