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We filtered the 43 games similar to Salt and Sanctuary down to the 29 that fit the “Narrative” category. Remnant: From the Ashes, Dark Souls III and Remnant II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Salt and Sanctuary.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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HardcoreDarkCo-opSolo
Year 2016Dev Ska Studios

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Salt and Sanctuary is Remnant: From the Ashes — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Dark Souls III and Remnant II follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Salt and Sanctuary

29 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Salt and Sanctuary. Each one has been evaluated across 21 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.

Remnant: From the Ashes
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Dark Souls III
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Remnant II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Ashen
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 67%· 3.8KIGDB83· 7OC80· 57
Year 2018Dev A44 · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, open world exploration and online features, while skipping precision platforming

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Mortal Shell
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Demon's Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Dark Souls II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Dark Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

ELDEN RING
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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

Lies of P
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeHorrorFantasyExploration
Steam👍 92%· 78KIGDB86· 10OC82· 161
Year 2023Dev Round8 Studio · NeowizOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

Lords of the Fallen
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill Tree
Steam👍 67%· 52KIGDB72· 7OC70· 82
Year 2023Dev HEXWORKS · CI GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

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

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65
Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: post-apocalyptic world, setting medieval and setting anime, while skipping co op

Nine Sols
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51
Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, setting scifi and setting mythology, while skipping horror setting

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 1.2MRAWG👍 85%· 169IGDB88· 4
Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting mythology, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping precision platforming

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