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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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Year 2023Dev The Bratans
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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to LIZARDS MUST DIE is Dark Souls III — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Ashen and Salt and Sanctuary follow close behind.

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28 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to LIZARDS MUST DIE. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

Dark Souls III
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 435KIGDB86· 26OC90· 167
Year 2016Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting medieval and PvP competition, while skipping historical setting

Ashen
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and online features, while skipping historical setting

Salt and Sanctuary
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration
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 open world exploration

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiHistoricalThird Person3D
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and combat tactical, while skipping open world exploration

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyThird Person
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 setting medieval, while skipping open world exploration

Mortal Shell
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping historical setting

Remnant II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyThird 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 open world exploration

Dark Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person
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

Demon's Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeHardcoreFantasyThird Person
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 open world exploration

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 71%· 82KIGDB85· 7OC84· 183
Year 2023Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with setting space and skill tree progression, while skipping historical setting

Dark Souls II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person
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 open world exploration

ELDEN RING
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person3D
Steam👍 93%· 1.1MRAWG👍 85%· 1.5KMC95IGDB97· 10OC95· 215
Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

Lies of P
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationThird Person3D
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping historical setting

Juice Galaxy
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldExploration3DThird Person
Steam👍 98%· 10K
Year 2023Dev fishlicka · J4D3DPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and sandbox world, while skipping historical setting

Blasphemous II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
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 precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and horror tension, while skipping historical setting

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