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Kvark is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and linear, story-driven structure in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 20 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, Salt and Sanctuary and Nioh 2 lead the list, with Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon reaching a 89/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Kvark special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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The closest game to Kvark is Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Salt and Sanctuary and Nioh 2 follow close behind.

#1Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon89 #2Salt and Sanctuary86 #3Nioh 286 #4Demon's Souls82 #5Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights82

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41 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

89

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloCo-opMeleeTacticalHardcoreNarrativeHistorical3D

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 shooter

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping first-person shooting

#2Salt and Sanctuary

86

Salt and Sanctuary

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeHorrorExploration

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, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

86

Nioh 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloCo-opMeleeHardcoreHistorical

IGDB84· 9OC85· 102

Year 2020Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

#4Demon's Souls

82

Demon's Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeHardcoreHorror

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping shooter

#5Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

82

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeHorrorExploration

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, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

81

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative3D

Steam👍 97%· 1.2MRAWG👍 85%· 169IGDB88· 4

Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting mythology and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

81

Nine Sols

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and fighting mechanics, while skipping shooter

83

Remnant II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeHorror

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 third-person shooting, dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

83

Blasphemous

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreHorrorExplorationPixel Art

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, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

#10Black Myth: Wukong

81

Black Myth: Wukong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative3D

Steam👍 97%· 1.2MRAWG👍 85%· 169IGDB88· 4OC82· 105

Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting mythology and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

#11Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

82

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

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, precision platforming and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

#12DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

83

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrative

Steam👍 84%· 129KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC79IGDB87· 9OC87· 45

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~25hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

81

Dark Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

IGDB91· 8

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

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

#14Surgeon Simulator 2013

83

Surgeon Simulator 2013

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreFirst PersonCasual

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB81· 5

Year 2013Dev Bossa StudiosOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

#15Kena: Bridge of Spirits

81

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration3D

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: combat magic, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Kvark?: The closest game to Kvark is Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Kvark?: The three closest games to Kvark are: 1. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (89/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Salt and Sanctuary (86/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Nioh 2 (86/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Kvark's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 20 dimensions.
Is Salt and Sanctuary similar to Kvark?: Yes, very much so — Salt and Sanctuary scores 86/100 similarity to Kvark. They share 10 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Kvark?: The best RPG games similar to Kvark are Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, Salt and Sanctuary, Nioh 2 and Demon's Souls. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Kvark attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter.
How is similarity to Kvark calculated?: We compare Kvark against every game in our catalog using 20 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Kvark experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.