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We filtered the 49 games similar to Mortal Shell down to the 21 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. The Surge 2, Bloodborne and Nioh 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mortal Shell.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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HardcoreDarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2020Dev Cold Symmetry

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Within the “Multiplayer” category, the closest game to Mortal Shell is The Surge 2 — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Bloodborne and Nioh 2 follow close behind.

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The best multiplayer games like Mortal Shell

21 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mortal Shell. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

The Surge 2
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird 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: setting scifi, setting cyberpunk and skill tree progression, while skipping horror tension

Bloodborne
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHardcoreOpen WorldHorrorFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB91· 18OC91· 111
Year 2015Dev FromSoftware · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with co op, while skipping action RPG combat

Nioh 2
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyThird Person
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: historical setting and co op, while skipping horror tension

Salt and Sanctuary
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorExploration
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 co op, while skipping horror tension

Ashen
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen 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, co op and online features, while skipping horror tension

Dark Souls III
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen 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 setting medieval, co op and PvP competition, while skipping horror tension

LIZARDS MUST DIE
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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: historical setting, setting scifi and co op, while skipping horror tension

Remnant II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorThird 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™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird 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 combat magic, setting medieval and co op, while skipping horror tension

Demon's Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorrorFantasyThird 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, combat magic and co op, while skipping horror tension

Dark Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyExplorationThird 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 combat magic, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping action RPG combat

ELDEN RING
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
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 combat magic, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping horror tension

Dark Souls II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
MultiplayerSoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird 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, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping horror tension

Lords of the Fallen
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 67%· 52KIGDB72· 7OC70· 82
Year 2023Dev HEXWORKS · CI GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, setting medieval and co op, while skipping horror tension

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreNarrativeThird Person
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 horror tension

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