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We filtered the 44 games similar to The Surge down to the 26 that fit the “Dark” category. Surgeon Simulator 2013, Darksiders III and Lies of P top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Surge.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to The Surge is Surgeon Simulator 2013 — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Darksiders III and Lies of P follow close behind.

#1Surgeon Simulator 201398 #2Darksiders III97 #3Lies of P96 #4Ninja Gaiden Sigma95 #5Ghostrunner95

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The best dark games like The Surge

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Surge. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Surgeon Simulator 2013

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Surgeon Simulator 2013

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkCasual

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB81· 5

Year 2013Dev Bossa StudiosOn Linux · Android · PC

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

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

#2Darksiders III

97

Darksiders III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticExplorationThird Person

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, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

96

Lies of P

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

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 strong narrative focus, horror setting and fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#4Ninja Gaiden Sigma

95

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreThird Person

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 ranged combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

95

Ghostrunner

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic

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 precision platforming, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

95

The Surge 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 9.3KIGDB74· 12OC77· 125

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

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

≠ Its own twist: setting cyberpunk, multiplayer gameplay and skill tree progression, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#7Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

95

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkPost-ApocalypticExploration

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 Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping open world exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

95

Nine Sols

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiExploration

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 Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

#9Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

94

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 Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping open world exploration

Steam PS Nintendo

94

Blasphemous

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration

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 Metroidvania exploration

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

#11Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

94

Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkThird Person

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 strong narrative focus, setting mythology and fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#12Black Myth: Wukong

94

Black Myth: Wukong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkThird Person

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 strong narrative focus, setting mythology and fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#13Another Crab's Treasure

93

Another Crab's Treasure

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

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 strong narrative focus, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#14Mortal Shell

92

Mortal Shell

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 68%· 11KIGDB75· 8OC76· 126

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

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#15Lords Of The Fallen 2014

91

Lords Of The Fallen 2014

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

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 strong narrative focus, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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