RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51
Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
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More about this game →Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.
Looking for games like Soulbound? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat — against over 6,700 titles. These 43 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Nine Sols leads with 95/100, followed by the rest of the list.
GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2021Dev Parley Games
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The closest game to Soulbound is Nine Sols — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Blasphemous II follow close behind.
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Top games similar to Soulbound
43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Soulbound. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.
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SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65
Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4
Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30
Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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
Released 3 years after Soulbound.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone78
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SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77
Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkExploration2D
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43
Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeExploration2D
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 fantasy world, horror setting and co op
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 Soulbound: game mode and progression.
Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Progression39Game mode31
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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
Where it drifts furthest from Soulbound: visuals.
Released 3 years after Soulbound.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone93Visuals0
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D
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 Soulbound: combat.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals61Tone60Combat41
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with Soulbound: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration
≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and setting anime
STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.
Released 4 years after Soulbound.
Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone95Genre75
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration
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, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping precision platforming
Where it drifts furthest from Soulbound: visuals.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone82Progression70Visuals0
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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
Where it drifts furthest from Soulbound: visuals.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals0
#14Ghostrunner
75
iRank84
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkRanged
Steam👍 91%· 66KRAWG👍 75%· 651IGDB82· 10OC81· 115
Year 2020Dev 3D Realms · All in! GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, shooter and fighting mechanics, while skipping Metroidvania exploration
Enter an intense cyberpunk world and experience fierce, dynamic combat! Conquer your enemies in the physical world and in cyberspace. Hunt for answers inhumanity’s last remaining shelter. Ascend humanity’s last remaining shelter, a great tower-city.
Where it drifts furthest from Soulbound: visuals.
Genre100Game mode100Tone83Combat76Visuals0
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
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
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 Soulbound: visuals.
Released 3 years after Soulbound.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
Complete list of Soulbound alternatives
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Black Myth: Wukong
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70
Juice Galaxy
RPG · Action RPG
71
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
RPG · Action RPG
71
Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!
RPG · Metroidvania
76
Darksiders III
RPG · Action RPG
71
Rabi-Ribi
RPG · Metroidvania
74
Dungeon Munchies
RPG · Action RPG
69
SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER
RPG · Action RPG
70
Dark Souls II
RPG · Action RPG
74
Mortal Shell
RPG · Action RPG
71
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
RPG · Action RPG
67
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
RPG · Action RPG
66
Dark Souls III
RPG · Action RPG
69
The Surge 2
RPG · Action RPG
73
Lords Of The Fallen 2014
RPG · Action RPG
64
Ninja Gaiden Sigma
RPG · Action RPG
62
ELDEN RING
RPG · Action RPG
66
Ashen
RPG · Action RPG
63
LIZARDS MUST DIE
RPG · Action RPG
63
Remnant: From the Ashes
RPG · Action RPG
60
Demon's Souls
RPG · Action RPG
62
Remnant II
RPG · Action RPG
60
Nioh 2
RPG · Action RPG
56
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
RPG · Action RPG
55
Bloodborne
RPG · Adventure
54
Dark Souls
RPG · Adventure
52
Lonely Mountains: Downhill
RPG · Action RPG
51
Surgeon Simulator 2013
RPG · Puzzle
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Soulbound?
- The closest game to Soulbound is Nine Sols, scoring 95/100 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 (95/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights (95/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Blasphemous II (94/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Soulbound's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 12 dimensions.
- Is Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights similar to Soulbound?
- Yes, very much so — Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights scores 95/100 similarity to Soulbound. They share 12 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, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, Blasphemous II and Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. 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.