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We filtered the 41 games similar to Rift of the NecroDancer down to the 14 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Darksiders III, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Rift of the NecroDancer.

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The best games like Rift of the NecroDancer on Nintendo Switch

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Rift of the NecroDancer. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Darksiders IIIClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDark

Steam👍 76%· 17KIGDB65· 16OC68· 157

Year 2018Dev Gunfire Games · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual novel storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Rift of the NecroDancer.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

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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

It predates Rift of the NecroDancer by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#3Ender Lilies: Quietus of the KnightsClosest on visuals

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: setting.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#4Another Crab's TreasureClosest on tone

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: setting and visuals.

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#5Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: setting.

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals53Tone51Setting51

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

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: setting.

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Kena: Bridge of Spirits

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeMagic

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB84· 10OC81· 161

Year 2021Dev Ember LabOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: setting and visuals.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#11Ninja Gaiden Sigma

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: visuals and tone.

It predates Rift of the NecroDancer by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Xbox

#12Lonely Mountains: Downhill

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcorePvPCompetitive

Steam👍 91%· 3.0KIGDB88· 3OC81· 39

Year 2019Dev Megagon IndustriesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, sports simulation and racing gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: visuals and game mode.

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Steam PS Nintendo

#13Remnant: From the Ashes

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeMultiplayer

Steam👍 84%· 57KIGDB76· 14OC78· 103

Year 2019Dev Gunfire Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: setting and visuals.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#14Ashen

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeMultiplayer

Steam👍 67%· 3.8KIGDB83· 7OC80· 57

Year 2018Dev A44 · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Rift of the NecroDancer: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Rift of the NecroDancer.

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Steam GOG Epic

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