8 Games with a historical setting like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice down to the 8 that fit the “Historical” category. LIZARDS MUST DIE, Nioh 2 and METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

The best games with a historical setting like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1LIZARDS MUST DIE

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalFantasyExplorationThird Person

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: setting scifi, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping puzzle design

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#2Nioh 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyHistoricalThird Person

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: multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping puzzle design

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#3METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthDarkHardcoreNarrativeFantasyHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 88KRAWG👍 87%· 1.3KMC83IGDB85· 17OC84· 19

Year 2013Dev Platinum Games · KonamiPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyHistoricalThird Person

OC94· 256

Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

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#5Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloStealthMeleeHistoricalFantasy

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, ranged combat and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

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#6Assassin's Creed III: Liberation

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeStealthOpen WorldHistoricalFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 54%· 3.2KIGDB69· 6

Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Milan · Ubisoft Entertainment

✓ Shared with Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam

#7God of War II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyHistoricalThird Person

Year 2009On PlayStation 3

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

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

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#8Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeHistoricalSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 83KIGDB87· 7OC85· 148

Year 2023Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam Xbox PS

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