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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 41 games similar to Sancticide down to the 20 that fit the “Magic” category. Demon's Souls, Kena: Bridge of Spirits and Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sancticide.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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Year 2026Dev Red Square Games S.A.
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Within the “Magic” category, the closest game to Sancticide is Demon's Souls — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. Kena: Bridge of Spirits and Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight follow close behind.

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20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sancticide. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1Demon's Souls
Demon's Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorrorFantasyThird Person
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 multiplayer gameplay, co op and PvP competition, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Sancticide: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals62Setting55Game mode23
#2Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreNarrativeFantasyThird Person3D
Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB84· 10OC81· 161
Year 2021Dev Ember LabOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: exploration and discovery, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Sancticide: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone82Setting33
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasy
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43
Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Sancticide: visuals and setting.

It predates Sancticide by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone82Setting27Visuals0
Ninja Gaiden Sigma
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicDarkHardcoreThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 2.8KIGDB90· 5
Year 2007Dev Team NINJA · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, while skipping shooter

It predates Sancticide by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat86Tone86Visuals63
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyThird 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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting medieval, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping shooter

New take in the Souls series. This time players are offered to overcome the immense difficulties in the kingdom of Drangleic. On the way to becoming human again, the hero must obtain a few greater souls.

Where it drifts furthest from Sancticide: setting and game mode.

It predates Sancticide by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals63Game mode34Setting29
X-Blades
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 62%· 3.2KRAWG👍 26%· 166MC54IGDB47· 3
Year 2007Dev Gaijin Entertainment · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Sancticide, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs

X-Blades is a hack and slash game in the fantasy setting. It follows Ayumi, a young adventurer that uses two pistol-blades. One day she was cursed and now needs to find the way to break free from it. You take on the role of Ayumi and lead her through hordes of monster towards the secrets of her world.

Where it drifts furthest from Sancticide: setting.

It predates Sancticide by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Visuals62Setting29
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#7Legacy of Kain: Defiance
Legacy of Kain: Defiance
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorPost-ApocalypticThird Person
Steam👍 85%· 1.3K
Year 2003Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: shooter.

It predates Sancticide by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Setting86Genre75Tone67Visuals63
Touhou Luna Nights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 15KRAWG👍 78%· 99IGDB88· 1
Year 2018Dev Team Ladybug · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and ranged combat, while skipping shooter

Touhou Luna Night's is a 2D search action (Metroidvania) Touhou game. After creating many action games, this is a new project from Team Ladybug.Story "--Now, let's begin my world.

Where it drifts furthest from Sancticide: visuals and setting.

It predates Sancticide by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat72Tone64Setting25Visuals0
Bound By Flame
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicDarkNarrativeHardcoreFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 68%· 4.0KIGDB57· 11OC56· 69
Year 2014Dev Spiders · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Sancticide, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: skill tree progression and crafting mechanics, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Sancticide: setting.

It predates Sancticide by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Visuals63Setting33
Dark Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyThird 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 ranged combat, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Sancticide: setting and game mode.

It predates Sancticide by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Combat85Visuals62Game mode28Setting27
God of War II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasyHistoricalThird Person
IGDB93· 4
Year 2007Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Capcom

✓ If you enjoyed Sancticide, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, setting mythology and loot and gear systems, while skipping shooter

It predates Sancticide by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Visuals62Setting51
Rise of the Argonauts
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Steam👍 73%· 811RAWG👍 41%· 94MC59IGDB60· 2
Year 2008Dev Liquid Entertainment · CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Sancticide: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting mythology, while skipping shooter

###The role model Released in 2008, the game, is similar to another well-known representative of the genre of action-role-playing games God of War series. Developers became studio Liquid Entertainment, and the publisher company Codemasters.

Where it drifts furthest from Sancticide: setting.

It predates Sancticide by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Visuals63Setting49
Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4
Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

Free DLC "Cicini's Halloween" just released!http://store.steampowered.com/app/547660/ Cicini wants to get everyone hyped for Halloween! Her plans include new mini side story, new areas, new enemies and a whole new boss fight with new music!

Where it drifts furthest from Sancticide: visuals and setting.

It predates Sancticide by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat73Tone43Setting24Visuals0
Rabi-Ribi
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4OC81· 25
Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

Free DLC "Cicini's Halloween" just released!http://store.steampowered.com/app/547660/ Cicini wants to get everyone hyped for Halloween! Her plans include new mini side story, new areas, new enemies and a whole new boss fight with new music!

Where it drifts furthest from Sancticide: visuals and setting.

It predates Sancticide by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat73Tone43Setting24Visuals0
Enclave
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 6.6KIGDB81· 2
Year 2002Dev Starbreeze Studios · Black Label GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Sancticide, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping shooter

It predates Sancticide by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Combat84Genre75Visuals63Setting53

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