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Nine Sols is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 42 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue, Juice Galaxy and Black Myth: Wukong lead the list, with Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue reaching a 99/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Nine Sols special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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Year 2024Dev Red Candle Games

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The closest game to Nine Sols is Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. Juice Galaxy and Black Myth: Wukong follow close behind.

#1Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue99 #2Juice Galaxy97 #3Black Myth: Wukong99 #4Lies of P97 #5Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights96

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Games like Nine Sols

42 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

99

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkMythologyFantasy

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 visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

97

Juice Galaxy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

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 open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#3Black Myth: Wukong

99

Black Myth: Wukong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkMythologyFantasy

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 visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

97

Lies of P

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasySci-FiExploration

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 open world exploration, horror setting and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#5Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

96

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

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: post-apocalyptic world, setting medieval and setting anime, while skipping fighting mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Blasphemous II

95

Blasphemous II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

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 horror tension, open world exploration and horror setting, while skipping fighting mechanics

#7Surgeon Simulator 2013

97

Surgeon Simulator 2013

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkCasual

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB81· 5

Year 2013Dev Bossa StudiosOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

#8Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

96

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195

Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

#9Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

95

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration2D

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 precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping fighting mechanics

Steam PS Nintendo

#10Another Crab's Treasure

95

Another Crab's Treasure

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyExploration

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 cozy, relaxing feel, open world exploration and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

95

Blasphemous

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration2D

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: horror tension, horror setting and visual pixel, while skipping fighting mechanics

#12Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

96

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiFantasyExploration

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 open world exploration, setting space and skill tree progression, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Ninja Gaiden Sigma

93

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreMagic

Steam👍 83%· 2.8KIGDB90· 5

Year 2007Dev Team NINJA · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, ranged combat and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#14Darksiders III

96

Darksiders III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration

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, open world exploration and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#15Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

91

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyExploration

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, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Nine Sols?: The closest game to Nine Sols is Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue, scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Nine Sols?: The three closest games to Nine Sols are: 1. Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue (99/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Juice Galaxy (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Black Myth: Wukong (99/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Nine Sols's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Juice Galaxy similar to Nine Sols?: Yes, very much so — Juice Galaxy scores 97/100 similarity to Nine Sols. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Nine Sols?: The best RPG games similar to Nine Sols are Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue, Juice Galaxy, Black Myth: Wukong and Lies of P. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Nine Sols attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Nine Sols calculated?: We compare Nine Sols against every game in our catalog using 16 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 Nine Sols experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.