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We filtered the 39 games similar to Kvark down to the 27 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Remnant II, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon and Salt and Sanctuary top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kvark.

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The best hardcore games like Kvark

27 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kvark. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1Remnant IIClosest overall match

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Kvark: progression and visuals.

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#2Armored Core VI: Fires of RubiconClosest on combat

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Kvark: progression and setting.

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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

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 Kvark: visuals and progression.

It predates Kvark by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeHardcoreHorror

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Kvark: visuals and combat.

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#5Ender Lilies: Quietus of the KnightsClosest on progression

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Kvark: visuals and setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

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

Where it drifts furthest from Kvark: setting and visuals.

It predates Kvark by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Kena: Bridge of Spirits

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Kvark: setting and visuals.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#8Hyper Light DrifterClosest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeHardcoreExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 19KIGDB89· 11OC84· 59

Year 2016Dev Heart MachineOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Kvark, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping first-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Kvark: setting and visuals.

It predates Kvark by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#9Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Kvark: setting and visuals.

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Steam Epic PS

#10Nine Sols

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Kvark: setting and visuals.

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#11Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

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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

A world unseen, where new sights rise with every stride. Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology!

Where it drifts furthest from Kvark: setting and visuals.

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Steam Epic

#12Black Myth: Wukong

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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

A world unseen, where new sights rise with every stride. Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology!

Where it drifts furthest from Kvark: setting and visuals.

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Steam Epic

#13Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43

Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Kvark: setting and combat.

It predates Kvark by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Tone68Game mode50Visuals45Combat44

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeHistoricalExploration3D

Steam👍 96%· 26KRAWG👍 64%· 38

Year 2023Dev The Bratans · AgafonoffPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

Epic battles with hordes of lizards and other herods An opportunity to show everyone HEROIC STRENGTH . For the glory of ANCESTORS Fully voice acted : dialogs have Similar voice for Russian and English made with SteosVoice software (cybervoice.

Where it drifts furthest from Kvark: world and visuals.

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Steam

#15Dark Souls

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Kvark: setting and visuals.

It predates Kvark by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Tone89Game mode65Combat36Setting0

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