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Soulbound is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Nine Sols, Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights lead the list, with Nine Sols reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Soulbound special.

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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Year 2021Dev Parley Games

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The closest game to Soulbound is Nine Sols — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights follow close behind.

#1Nine Sols100 #2Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue99 #3Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights100 #4Black Myth: Wukong99 #5Lies of P99

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Games like Soulbound

45 similar games found

100

iRank91

Nine Sols

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkExploration2D

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, fantasy world and setting scifi

#2Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

99

iRank91

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDark

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 setting mythology, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#3Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

100

iRank88

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeExploration2D

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: fantasy world, post-apocalyptic world and setting medieval

Steam Epic Xbox

#4Black Myth: Wukong

99

iRank89

Black Myth: Wukong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDark

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 setting mythology, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

99

iRank88

Lies of P

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeExploration

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 fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

97

iRank98

Juice Galaxy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 98%· 10K

Year 2023Dev fishlicka · J4D3DPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#7Blasphemous II

98

iRank90

Blasphemous II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D

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 fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#8Another Crab's Treasure

99

iRank85

Another Crab's Treasure

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkExploration

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

#9Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

98

iRank87

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration2D

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 fantasy world, setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Steam PS Nintendo

#10Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

98

iRank86

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D

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 fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

98

iRank84

Blasphemous

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration2D

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, fantasy world and horror setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

#12Surgeon Simulator 2013

97

iRank82

Surgeon Simulator 2013

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkCasual

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB81· 5

Year 2013Dev Bossa StudiosOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

#13Darksiders III

99

iRank71

Darksiders III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 76%· 17KIGDB65· 16OC68· 157

Year 2018Dev Gunfire Games · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#14Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

97

iRank78

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

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 scifi and setting space, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

94

iRank91

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkExploration

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 Metroidvania exploration

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Soulbound?: The closest game to Soulbound is Nine Sols, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Soulbound?: The three closest games to Soulbound are: 1. Nine Sols (100/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue (99/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights (100/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Soulbound's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue similar to Soulbound?: Yes, very much so — Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue scores 99/100 similarity to Soulbound. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Soulbound?: The best RPG games similar to Soulbound are Nine Sols, Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Black Myth: Wukong. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Soulbound attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration.
How is similarity to Soulbound calculated?: We compare Soulbound against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Soulbound experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.