RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyMythology2D
Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51
Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
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We filtered the 43 games similar to The Spirit of the Samurai down to the 16 that fit the “Platformer” category. Nine Sols, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Another Crab's Treasure top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Spirit of the Samurai.
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The best platformer games like The Spirit of the Samurai
16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Spirit of the Samurai. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedieval2D
Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65
Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasy
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 setting medieval
Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit of the Samurai: visuals and setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone92Setting30Visuals0
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy2D
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, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit of the Samurai: setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone88Visuals58Setting31
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy2D
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 precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, setting anime and exploration and discovery, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit of the Samurai: setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone86Visuals56Setting30
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy2D
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 adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit of the Samurai: setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone73Setting36
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy2D
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 Metroidvania exploration, horror tension and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit of the Samurai: setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone74Visuals66Setting36
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasy2D
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43
Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and combat magic, while skipping setting medieval
Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit of the Samurai: setting.
It predates The Spirit of the Samurai by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone81Combat60Visuals58Setting29
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasy2D
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 Metroidvania exploration, horror setting and co op, while skipping setting medieval
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 The Spirit of the Samurai: game mode and setting.
It predates The Spirit of the Samurai by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting31Game mode30
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere
Hunt down monsters to cook and eat them! You’ve been revived in a massive underground complex and you must leave this bizarre facility.
Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit of the Samurai: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Combat59Visuals58Tone57Setting19
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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 strong narrative focus
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 The Spirit of the Samurai: setting and visuals.
Genre100Game mode100Tone87Combat79Setting0Visuals0
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D
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 precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, ranged combat and combat magic, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
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 The Spirit of the Samurai: setting and combat.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals62Tone60Combat45Setting27
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D
Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4
Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, 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 The Spirit of the Samurai: setting and combat.
It predates The Spirit of the Samurai by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals55Combat39Tone39Setting26
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D
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, adventure storytelling and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, 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 The Spirit of the Samurai: setting and combat.
It predates The Spirit of the Samurai by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals55Combat39Tone39Setting26
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.
≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.
It predates The Spirit of the Samurai by 34 years, with what that implies technically.
Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre75
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