RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasySci-FiMythologyExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51
Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
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We filtered the 42 games similar to Somber Echoes down to the 12 that fit the “Metroidvania” category. Nine Sols, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Somber Echoes.
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Within the “Metroidvania” category, the closest game to Somber Echoes is Nine Sols — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown follow close behind.
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The best metroidvania games like Somber Echoes
12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Somber Echoes. 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.
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
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 setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195
Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
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 horror setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone80Visuals66
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration2D
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, horror setting and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone83Visuals58
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration2D
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 setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone80Visuals56
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyExploration2D
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, combat magic and setting anime, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: setting.
It predates Somber Echoes by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone81Visuals58Combat57
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 89%· 22KRAWG👍 75%· 351MC84IGDB85· 10OC83· 72
Year 2016Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with horror setting, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting scifi
Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action with role-playing elements developed by Ska Studios. ###Plot and art style The game follows an unnamed protagonist who escorts princess on a sail to her marriage in the distant country.
Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: setting and game mode.
It predates Somber Echoes by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Progression39Game mode30
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D
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, combat magic and setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus
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 Somber Echoes: setting and combat.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals62Tone60Combat42
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 75%· 12KIGDB72· 11OC73· 131
Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, post-apocalyptic world and crafting mechanics, while skipping precision platforming
Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: visuals and setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Somber Echoes.
It predates Somber Echoes by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone81Progression70Setting32
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D
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
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 Somber Echoes: setting and combat.
It predates Somber Echoes by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals55Tone40Combat36
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D
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
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 Somber Echoes: setting and combat.
It predates Somber Echoes by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals55Tone40Combat36
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