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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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Year 2013Dev Bossa Studios

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Surgeon Simulator 2013 is Akane — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Blasphemous and The Surge follow close behind.

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The best dark games like Surgeon Simulator 2013

28 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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.

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Akane

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeCasualDarkHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 2.9KRAWG👍 76%· 33OC73· 17

Year 2018Dev Ludic Studios · QubicGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Surgeon Simulator 2013, expect deep RPG systems, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping puzzle design

Steam GOG Nintendo

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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

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

#4Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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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

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

#6Darksiders III

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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

#7Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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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

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

#9Black 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

#10Black 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

#11Another Crab's Treasure

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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

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

95

The Surge 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkMultiplayer

Steam👍 76%· 9.3KIGDB74· 12OC77· 125

Year 2019Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

#14Mortal Shell

95

Mortal Shell

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkMultiplayer

Steam👍 68%· 11KIGDB75· 8OC76· 126

Year 2020Dev Cold Symmetry · PlaystackOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

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

#15Lords Of The Fallen 2014

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Lords Of The Fallen 2014

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkMagic

Steam👍 59%· 21KRAWG👍 32%· 900MC73IGDB69· 12

Year 2014Dev City Interactive · Square EnixPlaytime ~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 strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

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