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Shadows Labyrinth is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and linear, story-driven structure in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 43 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Ninja Gaiden Sigma and Touhou Luna Nights lead the list, with Kena: Bridge of Spirits reaching a 98/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Shadows Labyrinth special.

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The closest game to Shadows Labyrinth is Kena: Bridge of Spirits — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Ninja Gaiden Sigma and Touhou Luna Nights follow close behind.

#1Kena: Bridge of Spirits98 #2Ninja Gaiden Sigma95 #3Touhou Luna Nights94 #4Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown95 #5Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight94

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#1Kena: Bridge of Spirits

98

iRank87

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExploration

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: strong narrative focus, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

#2Ninja Gaiden Sigma

95

iRank85

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreRanged

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#3Touhou Luna Nights

94

iRank89

Touhou Luna Nights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

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 Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#4Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

95

iRank86

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195

Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

#5Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

94

iRank87

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43

Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

#6Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

92

iRank87

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30

Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Steam PS Nintendo

92

iRank84

Blasphemous

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77

Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

#8Rabi-Ribi - Digital Artbook

91

iRank89

Rabi-Ribi - Digital Artbook

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4

Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam PS Nintendo

#9Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

91

iRank89

Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4

Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam PS Nintendo

90

iRank91

Nine Sols

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

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, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

91

iRank88

Rabi-Ribi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

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, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam PS Nintendo

#12Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

90

iRank88

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

89

iRank91

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyNarrative

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 strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting mythology, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#14Surgeon Simulator 2013

91

iRank82

Surgeon Simulator 2013

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualDark

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB81· 5

Year 2013Dev Bossa StudiosOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

#15Black Myth: Wukong

89

iRank89

Black Myth: Wukong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 1.2MRAWG👍 85%· 169IGDB88· 4OC82· 105

Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting mythology, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Shadows Labyrinth?: The closest game to Shadows Labyrinth is Kena: Bridge of Spirits, scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Shadows Labyrinth?: The three closest games to Shadows Labyrinth are: 1. Kena: Bridge of Spirits (98/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Ninja Gaiden Sigma (95/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Touhou Luna Nights (94/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Shadows Labyrinth's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Ninja Gaiden Sigma similar to Shadows Labyrinth?: Yes, very much so — Ninja Gaiden Sigma scores 95/100 similarity to Shadows Labyrinth. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Shadows Labyrinth?: The best RPG games similar to Shadows Labyrinth are Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Touhou Luna Nights and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Shadows Labyrinth attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Shadows Labyrinth calculated?: We compare Shadows Labyrinth against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Shadows Labyrinth experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.