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Salt and Sanctuary 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 21 gameplay attributes and found 43 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Bloodborne, Dark Souls III and Nioh 2 lead the list, with Bloodborne reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Salt and Sanctuary special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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HardcoreDarkCo-opSolo

Year 2016Dev Ska Studios

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The closest game to Salt and Sanctuary is Bloodborne — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Dark Souls III and Nioh 2 follow close behind.

#1Bloodborne96 #2Dark Souls III93 #3Nioh 294 #4SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER91 #5Remnant: From the Ashes95

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43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

96

Bloodborne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreHorrorFantasyExploration

IGDB91· 18OC91· 111

Year 2015Dev FromSoftware · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and visual third person, while skipping action RPG combat

#2Dark Souls III

93

Dark Souls III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill Tree

Steam👍 94%· 435KIGDB86· 26OC90· 167

Year 2016Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting medieval and PvP competition, while skipping precision platforming

94

Nioh 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy

IGDB84· 9OC85· 102

Year 2020Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: historical setting and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

#4SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER

91

SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D

Steam👍 96%· 5.3K

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#5Remnant: From the Ashes

95

Remnant: From the Ashes

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyHorror

Steam👍 84%· 57KIGDB76· 14OC78· 103

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

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Demon's Souls

91

Demon's Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorrorFantasy

IGDB92· 9

Year 2020Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, combat magic and PvP competition, while skipping precision platforming

93

Remnant II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorSkill TreeLoot

Steam👍 82%· 67KIGDB84· 6OC82· 117

Year 2023Dev Gunfire Games · Gearbox PublishingOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping precision platforming

Steam Epic Xbox

#8LIZARDS MUST DIE

93

LIZARDS MUST DIE

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 96%· 26KRAWG👍 64%· 38

Year 2023Dev The Bratans · AgafonoffPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

#9DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

92

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasySkill Tree

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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, setting medieval and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

93

Ashen

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 67%· 3.8KIGDB83· 7OC80· 57

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

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, open world exploration and online features, while skipping precision platforming

#11Dark Souls II

89

Dark Souls II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 88%· 46KIGDB90· 20OC88· 50

Year 2014Dev FromSoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping precision platforming

87

ELDEN RING

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill Tree

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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

87

Dark Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyExploration

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 combat magic, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping action RPG combat

#14Mortal Shell

91

Mortal Shell

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorExploration

Steam👍 68%· 11KIGDB75· 8OC76· 126

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

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, open world exploration and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

#15Blasphemous II

86

Blasphemous II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyHorrorExploration2D

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 visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Salt and Sanctuary?: The closest game to Salt and Sanctuary is Bloodborne, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Salt and Sanctuary?: The three closest games to Salt and Sanctuary are: 1. Bloodborne (96/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Dark Souls III (93/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. Nioh 2 (94/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Salt and Sanctuary's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 21 dimensions.
Is Dark Souls III similar to Salt and Sanctuary?: Yes, very much so — Dark Souls III scores 93/100 similarity to Salt and Sanctuary. They share 13 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Salt and Sanctuary?: The best RPG games similar to Salt and Sanctuary are Bloodborne, Dark Souls III, Nioh 2 and SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Salt and Sanctuary attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Salt and Sanctuary calculated?: We compare Salt and Sanctuary against every game in our catalog using 21 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 Salt and Sanctuary experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.