4 Hardcore games like Elex that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Elex down to the 4 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Darksiders: Warmastered Edition, Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Elex.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

The best hardcore games like Elex

4 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Elex. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Darksiders: Warmastered Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyPost-ApocalypticExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 18KIGDB81· 11OC77· 63

Year 2016Dev Kaiko · Nordic Games GroupOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design, while skipping combat tactical

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#2Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 62%· 4.0KIGDB90· 1

Year 2006Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping open world exploration

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#3Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 21KRAWG👍 89%· 566IGDB80· 8OC84· 29

Year 2015Dev CapcomPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and horror setting, while skipping open world exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 2.3KIGDB81· 7

Year 2008Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and horror setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

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