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We filtered the 41 games similar to Surgeon Simulator 2013 down to the 14 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Darksiders III, Lonely Mountains: Downhill and Blasphemous top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Surgeon Simulator 2013.

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The best games like Surgeon Simulator 2013 on Nintendo Switch

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Surgeon Simulator 2013. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Darksiders IIIClosest overall match

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Surgeon Simulator 2013: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Surgeon Simulator 2013.

Released 5 years after Surgeon Simulator 2013.

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#2Lonely Mountains: Downhill

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcorePvPCompetitive

Steam👍 91%· 3.0KIGDB88· 3OC81· 39

Year 2019Dev Megagon IndustriesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, sports simulation and racing gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Surgeon Simulator 2013: visuals.

Released 6 years after Surgeon Simulator 2013.

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#3BlasphemousClosest on tone

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Surgeon Simulator 2013: visuals.

Released 6 years after Surgeon Simulator 2013.

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Surgeon Simulator 2013: visuals.

Released 5 years after Surgeon Simulator 2013.

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#5Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Surgeon Simulator 2013: visuals.

Released 8 years after Surgeon Simulator 2013.

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Surgeon Simulator 2013: visuals.

Released 11 years after Surgeon Simulator 2013.

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#7Another Crab's Treasure

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Surgeon Simulator 2013: visuals.

Released 11 years after Surgeon Simulator 2013.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreMagic

Steam👍 83%· 2.8KIGDB90· 5

Year 2007Dev Team NINJA · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Surgeon Simulator 2013: visuals.

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Steam Xbox

#9Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkMagic

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43

Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Surgeon Simulator 2013: visuals.

Released 3 years after Surgeon Simulator 2013.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#10Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Surgeon Simulator 2013: visuals.

Released 11 years after Surgeon Simulator 2013.

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Surgeon Simulator 2013: visuals.

Released 10 years after Surgeon Simulator 2013.

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Steam GOG Epic

#12Kena: Bridge of Spirits

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreMagicNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB84· 10OC81· 161

Year 2021Dev Ember LabOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Surgeon Simulator 2013: visuals.

Released 8 years after Surgeon Simulator 2013.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#13Remnant: From the Ashes

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkMultiplayer

Steam👍 84%· 57KIGDB76· 14OC78· 103

Year 2019Dev Gunfire Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Surgeon Simulator 2013: visuals and game mode.

Released 6 years after Surgeon Simulator 2013.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#14Ashen

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkMultiplayer

Steam👍 67%· 3.8KIGDB83· 7OC80· 57

Year 2018Dev A44 · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Surgeon Simulator 2013: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Surgeon Simulator 2013.

Released 5 years after Surgeon Simulator 2013.

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Steam GOG Epic

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