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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 43 games similar to The Spirit of the Samurai down to the 31 that fit the “Xbox” 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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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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DarkNarrativeSolo
Year 2024Dev Digital Mind Games

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to The Spirit of the Samurai is Nine Sols — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Another Crab's Treasure follow close behind.

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The best games like The Spirit of the Samurai on Xbox

31 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.

#1Nine Sols
Nine Sols
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyMythology2D
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 precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping setting medieval

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting68
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedieval2D
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, post-apocalyptic world and setting anime, while skipping setting mythology

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting55
Another Crab's Treasure
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
Blasphemous
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
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
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
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
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
Blasphemous II
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
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
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
Salt and Sanctuary
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
Ghostrunner
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
Touhou Luna Nights
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
Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkMythologyFantasy
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 visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping precision platforming

A world unseen, where new sights rise with every stride. Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology!

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit of the Samurai: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting81Visuals0
Black Myth: Wukong
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkMythologyFantasy
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 visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping precision platforming

A world unseen, where new sights rise with every stride. Enter a fascinating realm filled with the wonders and discoveries of ancient Chinese mythology!

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit of the Samurai: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting81Visuals0
Lords Of The Fallen 2014
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyMedieval
Steam👍 59%· 21KRAWG👍 32%· 900MC73IGDB69· 12
Year 2014Dev City Interactive · Square EnixPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, combat magic and exploration and discovery, while skipping precision platforming

Lords of the Fallen is an action RPG, which is set in the fictional world abandoned by Gods and occupied by supernatural hostile power. Players assume the role of Harkyn, a human hero seeking to defeat threatening villains.

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit of the Samurai: visuals.

It predates The Spirit of the Samurai by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting74Combat69Visuals0
Darksiders III
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 76%· 17KIGDB65· 16OC68· 157
Year 2018Dev Gunfire Games · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, open world exploration and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from The Spirit of the Samurai: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting31Visuals0

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