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The Axis Unseen is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Ninja Gaiden Sigma and Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue lead the list, with Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes The Axis Unseen special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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Year 2024Dev Just Purkey Games

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The closest game to The Axis Unseen is Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Ninja Gaiden Sigma and Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue follow close behind.

#1Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice93 #2Ninja Gaiden Sigma93 #3Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue92 #4Juice Galaxy90 #5Black Myth: Wukong92

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47 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

93

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeStealthHardcoreNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 95%· 348KRAWG👍 86%· 2.1KMC90IGDB90· 11OC90· 180

Year 2019Dev FromSoftwarePlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping horror tension

#2Ninja Gaiden Sigma

93

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcore

Steam👍 83%· 2.8KIGDB90· 5

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

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

#3Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

92

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkMythology

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 fantasy world, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping horror tension

90

Juice Galaxy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 98%· 10K

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

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and sandbox world, while skipping horror tension

#5Black Myth: Wukong

92

Black Myth: Wukong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkMythology

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

Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping horror tension

91

Nine Sols

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkMythologyExploration

Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51

Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and fighting mechanics, while skipping horror tension

91

Lies of P

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExploration

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 fantasy world, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

#8Blasphemous II

89

Blasphemous II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExploration

Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4

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

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

#9Surgeon Simulator 2013

91

Surgeon Simulator 2013

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB81· 5

Year 2013Dev Bossa StudiosOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

#10Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

90

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeHorrorExploration

Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65

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

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Steam Epic Xbox

90

Ghostrunner

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreDarkFirst 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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, fighting mechanics and setting cyberpunk, while skipping horror tension

90

Blasphemous

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkHorrorExploration

Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77

Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

#13Touhou Luna Nights

88

Touhou Luna Nights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreExploration

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and combat magic, while skipping horror tension

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#14Another Crab's Treasure

89

Another Crab's Treasure

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration

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 precision platforming, fighting mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension

#15Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

87

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration

Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30

Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Steam PS Nintendo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to The Axis Unseen?: The closest game to The Axis Unseen is Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like The Axis Unseen?: The three closest games to The Axis Unseen are: 1. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (93/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Ninja Gaiden Sigma (93/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue (92/100, 9 shared attributes). All share The Axis Unseen's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is Ninja Gaiden Sigma similar to The Axis Unseen?: Yes, very much so — Ninja Gaiden Sigma scores 93/100 similarity to The Axis Unseen. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to The Axis Unseen?: The best RPG games similar to The Axis Unseen are Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue and Juice Galaxy. All share the RPG genre alongside other key The Axis Unseen attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to The Axis Unseen calculated?: We compare The Axis Unseen against every game in our catalog using 19 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 The Axis Unseen experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.