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RuneScape: Dragonwilds is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 18 gameplay attributes and found 52 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ashen, Nioh 2 and Remnant II lead the list, with Ashen reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes RuneScape: Dragonwilds special.

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Year 2025Dev Jagex
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Games like RuneScape: Dragonwilds

52 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Ashen
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 67%· 3.8KIGDB83· 7OC80· 57
Year 2018Dev A44 · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

Nioh 2
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreFantasyThird Person
IGDB84· 9OC85· 102
Year 2020Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

Remnant II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeHardcoreFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 82%· 67KIGDB84· 6OC82· 117
Year 2023Dev Gunfire Games · Gearbox PublishingOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping survival mechanics

Bloodborne
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB91· 18OC91· 111
Year 2015Dev FromSoftware · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping survival mechanics

Demon's Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeHardcoreFantasyThird Person
IGDB92· 9
Year 2020Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Dark Souls III
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 435KIGDB86· 26OC90· 167
Year 2016Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Salt and Sanctuary
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreFantasyExplorationCrafting
Steam👍 89%· 22KRAWG👍 75%· 351MC84IGDB85· 10OC83· 72
Year 2016Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping survival mechanics

ELDEN RING
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeHardcoreOpen 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, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

LIZARDS MUST DIE
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 96%· 26KRAWG👍 64%· 38
Year 2023Dev The Bratans · AgafonoffPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreFantasyThird 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, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Juice Galaxy
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird PersonEarly Access
Steam👍 98%· 10K
Year 2023Dev fishlicka · J4D3DPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping survival mechanics

Dark Souls II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 46KIGDB90· 20OC88· 50
Year 2014Dev FromSoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping survival mechanics

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration
Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195
Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

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

Dark Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreFantasyExplorationThird 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 strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping survival mechanics

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 83KIGDB87· 7OC85· 148
Year 2023Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to RuneScape: Dragonwilds?
The closest game to RuneScape: Dragonwilds is Ashen, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like RuneScape: Dragonwilds?
The three closest games to RuneScape: Dragonwilds are: 1. Ashen (96/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. Nioh 2 (92/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Remnant II (93/100, 10 shared attributes). All share RuneScape: Dragonwilds's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 52 candidates across 18 dimensions.
Is Nioh 2 similar to RuneScape: Dragonwilds?
Yes, very much so — Nioh 2 scores 92/100 similarity to RuneScape: Dragonwilds. They share 9 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to RuneScape: Dragonwilds?
The best RPG games similar to RuneScape: Dragonwilds are Ashen, Nioh 2, Remnant II and Bloodborne. All share the RPG genre alongside other key RuneScape: Dragonwilds attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics.
How is similarity to RuneScape: Dragonwilds calculated?
We compare RuneScape: Dragonwilds against every game in our catalog using 18 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 RuneScape: Dragonwilds experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.