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We filtered the 41 games similar to Rift of the NecroDancer down to the 23 that fit the “Narrative” category. Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, Another Crab's Treasure and SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Rift of the NecroDancer.

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Rift of the NecroDancer is Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight — scoring 61/100 on our similarity scale. Another Crab's Treasure and SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER follow close behind.

#1Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight61 #2Another Crab's Treasure57 #3SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER56 #4Darksiders III63 #5Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice59

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The best narrative games like Rift of the NecroDancer

23 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.

#1Momodora: Reverie Under the MoonlightClosest on genre

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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

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone90Visuals56Combat53Setting53

#2Another Crab's TreasureClosest on combat

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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

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone94Setting0Visuals0

#3SUPER CHICKEN JUMPERClosest on setting

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SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeAnime2D

Steam👍 96%· 5.3K

Year 2021Dev Heavy Sheep · Sewer CatPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel

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

The world is in danger. Evil forces from the past have come to destroy our planet and the only individual that Mrs. President trusts to save our lives is you, Chicken. This is a runner game with a little touch of shooter in it, so...

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

Genre100Combat100Tone86Setting66Visuals57Game mode24

#4Darksiders IIIClosest overall match

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Darksiders III

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone70Setting0Visuals0

#5Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeStealth

Steam👍 95%· 348KRAWG👍 86%· 2.1KMC90IGDB90· 11OC90· 180

Year 2019Dev FromSoftwarePlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

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

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a game about a ninja (or shinobi, as they call it), who is seeking revenge in the Sengoku era Japan. ###Plot The game is set in the 16th century in a fictionalized version of Japan. The main protagonist is a member of a shinobi clan.

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone74Combat52Setting0Visuals0

#6Ender Lilies: Quietus of the KnightsClosest on visuals

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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

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone67Setting31

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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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

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone77Setting0

#8Blasphemous II

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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

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone78Visuals64Setting0

55

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

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone70Setting0

#10Juice Galaxy

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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

Juice is everything. There is nothing in the Fog. There is no greater honor than to serve the Juice Queen, and the sky is definitely not made of plywood. Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone64Visuals0

#11Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

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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

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone81Setting0Visuals0

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

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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

A world unseen, where new sights rise with every stride. Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology!

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone71Setting0Visuals0

#13Black Myth: Wukong

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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

A world unseen, where new sights rise with every stride. Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology!

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone71Setting0Visuals0

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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

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone70Setting0Visuals0

#15Mortal Shell

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Mortal Shell

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeMultiplayer

Steam👍 68%· 11KIGDB75· 8OC76· 126

Year 2020Dev Cold Symmetry · PlaystackOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and horror tension, 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode83Tone68Setting0Visuals0

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