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We filtered the 41 games similar to Gori: Cuddly Carnage down to the 27 that fit the “Dark” category. Blasphemous, Mortal Shell and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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The best dark games like Gori: Cuddly Carnage

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gori: Cuddly Carnage. 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.

#1BlasphemousClosest overall match

iRank84

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkHorrorExploration

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 Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, fantasy world and visual pixel, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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#2Mortal ShellClosest on visuals

iRank72

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkHorrorExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 68%· 11KIGDB75· 8OC76· 126

Year 2020Dev Cold Symmetry · PlaystackOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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#3Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkHorrorExploration

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 Metroidvania exploration

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

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 12KIGDB72· 11OC73· 131

Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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#5The Surge 2Closest on progression

iRank76

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkCyberpunkExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 9.3KIGDB74· 12OC77· 125

Year 2019Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

iRank87

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration

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 Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration

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 Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkHorrorExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 78KIGDB86· 10OC82· 161

Year 2023Dev Round8 Studio · NeowizOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkHorrorExplorationSkill Tree

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, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action with role-playing elements developed by Ska Studios. ###Plot and art style The game follows an unnamed protagonist who escorts princess on a sail to her marriage in the distant country.

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

It predates Gori: Cuddly Carnage by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Remnant II

iRank82

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkHorrorSkill 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 Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: game mode and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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#11Remnant: From the Ashes

iRank81

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkHorrorThird 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 Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: game mode and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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#12Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

iRank87

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43

Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

It predates Gori: Cuddly Carnage by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone68Progression59Combat57Setting0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExplorationThird Person

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: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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Steam GOG Epic

#14Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

iRank91

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 348KRAWG👍 86%· 2.1KMC90IGDB90· 11OC90· 180

Year 2019Dev FromSoftwarePlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a game about a ninja (or shinobi, as they call it), who is seeking revenge in the Sengoku era Japan. ###Plot The game is set in the 16th century in a fictionalized version of Japan. The main protagonist is a member of a shinobi clan.

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting.

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#15Another Crab's Treasure

iRank85

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExplorationThird Person

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 precision platforming, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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