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Surgeon Simulator 2013 is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 43 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue, Nine Sols and Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon lead the list, with Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Surgeon Simulator 2013 special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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Year 2013Dev Bossa Studios

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The closest game to Surgeon Simulator 2013 is Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Nine Sols and Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon follow close behind.

#1Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue97 #2Nine Sols97 #3Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon98 #4Black Myth: Wukong97 #5Juice Galaxy95

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43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

97

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 1.2MRAWG👍 85%· 169IGDB88· 4

Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

97

Nine Sols

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51

Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

#3Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

98

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30

Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Steam PS Nintendo

#4Black Myth: Wukong

97

Black Myth: Wukong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 1.2MRAWG👍 85%· 169IGDB88· 4OC82· 105

Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

95

Juice Galaxy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeRelaxing

Steam👍 98%· 10K

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

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping puzzle design

97

Lies of P

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 78KIGDB86· 10OC82· 161

Year 2023Dev Round8 Studio · NeowizOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

#7Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

97

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65

Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

98

Blasphemous

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy

Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77

Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

#9Another Crab's Treasure

97

Another Crab's Treasure

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB77· 3OC78· 70

Year 2024Dev Aggro Crab GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

#10Blasphemous II

96

Blasphemous II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4

Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

#11Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

96

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195

Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

96

Ghostrunner

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFirst Person

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, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting, while skipping puzzle design

98

The Surge

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen World

Steam👍 75%· 12KIGDB72· 11OC73· 131

Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping puzzle design

#14Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

96

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 71%· 82KIGDB85· 7OC84· 183

Year 2023Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Darksiders III

97

Darksiders III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrative

Steam👍 76%· 17KIGDB65· 16OC68· 157

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

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Surgeon Simulator 2013?: The closest game to Surgeon Simulator 2013 is Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, single-player focus and melee combat. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Surgeon Simulator 2013?: The three closest games to Surgeon Simulator 2013 are: 1. Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Nine Sols (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon (98/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Surgeon Simulator 2013's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Nine Sols similar to Surgeon Simulator 2013?: Yes, very much so — Nine Sols scores 97/100 similarity to Surgeon Simulator 2013. They share 5 attributes, including deep RPG systems and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Surgeon Simulator 2013?: The best RPG games similar to Surgeon Simulator 2013 are Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue, Nine Sols, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and Black Myth: Wukong. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Surgeon Simulator 2013 attributes like deep RPG systems, single-player focus and melee combat.
How is similarity to Surgeon Simulator 2013 calculated?: We compare Surgeon Simulator 2013 against every game in our catalog using 9 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 Surgeon Simulator 2013 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.