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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 42 games similar to Somber Echoes down to the 30 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Nine Sols, LIZARDS MUST DIE and Lies of P top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Somber Echoes.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2025Dev Rock Pocket Games

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Somber Echoes is Nine Sols — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. LIZARDS MUST DIE and Lies of P follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Somber Echoes

30 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.

#1Nine Sols
Nine Sols
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasySci-FiMythologyExploration2D
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, while skipping historical setting

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100
LIZARDS MUST DIE
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeHistoricalFantasySci-FiExploration
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: open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping precision platforming

Epic battles with hordes of lizards and other herods An opportunity to show everyone HEROIC STRENGTH . For the glory of ANCESTORS Fully voice acted : dialogs have Similar voice for Russian and English made with SteosVoice software (cybervoice.

Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Tone83Setting78Game mode36
Lies of P
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasySci-FiExploration
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, horror setting and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Setting48
Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkMythologyFantasy
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 visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping precision platforming

A world unseen, where new sights rise with every stride. Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology!

Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting73Visuals0
Black Myth: Wukong
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkMythologyFantasy
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 visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping precision platforming

A world unseen, where new sights rise with every stride. Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology!

Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting73Visuals0
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyHistoricalExploration
Steam👍 95%· 348KRAWG👍 86%· 2.1KMC90IGDB90· 11OC90· 180
Year 2019Dev FromSoftwarePlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a game about a ninja (or shinobi, as they call it), who is seeking revenge in the Sengoku era Japan. ###Plot The game is set in the 16th century in a fictionalized version of Japan. The main protagonist is a member of a shinobi clan.

Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression72Combat57Setting54
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiFantasyExploration
Steam👍 71%· 82KIGDB85· 7OC84· 183
Year 2023Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting space and skill tree progression, 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone82Progression73Setting49
Nioh 2
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyHistorical
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, co op and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone79Setting53Game mode35Visuals0
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
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
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195
Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone79
Blasphemous II
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
Blasphemous
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
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
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
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
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
Another Crab's Treasure
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyExploration
Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB77· 3OC78· 70
Year 2024Dev Aggro Crab GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone93Setting24

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