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Rift of the NecroDancer 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 11 gameplay attributes and found 42 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Juice Galaxy, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Surgeon Simulator 2013 lead the list, with Juice Galaxy reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Rift of the NecroDancer special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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The closest game to Rift of the NecroDancer is Juice Galaxy — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Surgeon Simulator 2013 follow close behind.

#1Juice Galaxy96 #2Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights94 #3Surgeon Simulator 201395 #4Blasphemous II93 #5Nine Sols93

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Games like Rift of the NecroDancer

42 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

96

Juice Galaxy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeRelaxing

Steam👍 98%· 10K

Year 2023Dev fishlicka · J4D3DPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping puzzle design

#2Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

94

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeAnime2D

Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65

Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Surgeon Simulator 2013

95

Surgeon Simulator 2013

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualDark

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 visual novel storytelling

#4Blasphemous II

93

Blasphemous II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D

Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4

Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

93

Nine Sols

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D

Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51

Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

#6Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

93

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreAnime2D

Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30

Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Steam PS Nintendo

#7Another Crab's Treasure

94

Another Crab's Treasure

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB77· 3OC78· 70

Year 2024Dev Aggro Crab GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

#8Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

92

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDark

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

Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

#9Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

93

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195

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

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

#10Black Myth: Wukong

92

Black Myth: Wukong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDark

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

Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

92

Lies of P

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDark

Steam👍 92%· 78KIGDB86· 10OC82· 161

Year 2023Dev Round8 Studio · NeowizOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

#12Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

91

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeAnime2D

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43

Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping puzzle design

#13Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

93

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 71%· 82KIGDB85· 7OC84· 183

Year 2023Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

91

Blasphemous

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcore2DDark

Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77

Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

#15Ninja Gaiden Sigma

89

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreMagicRanged

Steam👍 83%· 2.8KIGDB90· 5

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

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Rift of the NecroDancer?: The closest game to Rift of the NecroDancer is Juice Galaxy, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, single-player focus and melee combat. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Rift of the NecroDancer?: The three closest games to Rift of the NecroDancer are: 1. Juice Galaxy (96/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights (94/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Surgeon Simulator 2013 (95/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Rift of the NecroDancer's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights similar to Rift of the NecroDancer?: Yes, very much so — Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights scores 94/100 similarity to Rift of the NecroDancer. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Rift of the NecroDancer?: The best RPG games similar to Rift of the NecroDancer are Juice Galaxy, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, Surgeon Simulator 2013 and Blasphemous II. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Rift of the NecroDancer attributes like deep RPG systems, single-player focus and melee combat.
How is similarity to Rift of the NecroDancer calculated?: We compare Rift of the NecroDancer against every game in our catalog using 11 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 Rift of the NecroDancer experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.