RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51
Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
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We filtered the 43 games similar to Soulbound down to the 16 that fit the “Platformer” category. Nine Sols, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Blasphemous top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Soulbound.
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Year 2021Dev Parley Games
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Within the “Platformer” category, the closest game to Soulbound is Nine Sols — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Blasphemous follow close behind.
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The best platformer games like Soulbound
16 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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Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65
Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77
Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android
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👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30
Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4
Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC
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
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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
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
#12Ghostrunner
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
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SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D
Steam👍 97%· 7.1KIGDB46· 1OC56· 13
Year 2019Dev maJAJaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS
✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration
Hunt down monsters to cook and eat them! You’ve been revived in a massive underground complex and you must leave this bizarre facility.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone57Visuals57Combat55
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D
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 Soulbound: combat and tone.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals55Tone40Combat36
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D
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 Soulbound: combat and tone.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals55Tone40Combat36
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