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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 39 games similar to Ghostrunner II down to the 14 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Nine Sols, Another Crab's Treasure and Darksiders III top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ghostrunner II.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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HardcoreDarkSolo
Year 2023Dev One More Level

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Ghostrunner II is Nine Sols — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Another Crab's Treasure and Darksiders III follow close behind.

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The best games like Ghostrunner II on Nintendo Switch

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ghostrunner II. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Nine Sols
Nine Sols
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-Fi
Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51
Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone87Setting22Visuals0
Another Crab's Treasure
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrative
Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB77· 3OC78· 70
Year 2024Dev Aggro Crab GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone85Setting0Visuals0
Darksiders III
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkPost-Apocalyptic
Steam👍 76%· 17KIGDB65· 16OC68· 157
Year 2018Dev Gunfire Games · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Ghostrunner II.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone91Setting35Visuals0
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkPost-Apocalyptic
Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65
Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone89Setting28Visuals0
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy
Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30
Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting0Visuals0
Blasphemous
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy
Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77
Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, horror tension and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting0Visuals0
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkMagic
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43
Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone69Combat60Setting0Visuals0
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195
Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone70Setting0Visuals0
Blasphemous II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen World
Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4
Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone67Setting0Visuals0
Ninja Gaiden Sigma
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreMagic
Steam👍 83%· 2.8KIGDB90· 5
Year 2007Dev Team NINJA · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, ranged combat and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: visuals.

It predates Ghostrunner II by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat59Visuals0
Remnant: From the Ashes
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkPost-Apocalyptic
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 precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone95Setting34Game mode26Visuals0
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreMagicNarrative
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: strong narrative focus, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone66Combat63Setting0Visuals0
Ashen
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkMultiplayer
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, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Ghostrunner II.

Genre100Combat100Tone91Game mode24Setting0Visuals0
Lonely Mountains: Downhill
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcorePvPCompetitive
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

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Tone59Game mode50Visuals0

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