swap_horiz Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Alternatives

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Monster Hunter 4

Monster Hunter 4 introduced vertical hunting to the series, allowing players to climb walls and attack monsters from new...

Challenging Combat Vertical Hunting New Monsters Improved Controls

6.0 Fair

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Monster Hunter Double Cross

Monster Hunter Double Cross, a remake of Monster Hunter Cross, brought the Hunting Arts and Styles system to the 3DS. It...

Styles Challenging Combat Extensive Roster Hunting Arts

6.5 Fair

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FromSoftware

FromSoftware has carved a unique niche in the gaming landscape with its 'Souls-like' games, known for their punishing di...

Action RPG Souls Like Dark Fantasy Challenging Combat

9.3 Excellent

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Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is a substantial DLC expansion that significantly expands upon the base game's content an...

Post Game Content New Monsters DLC Expansion Challenging Quests

9.2 Excellent

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Code Vein

Code Vein distinguishes itself with its anime-inspired aesthetic and companion system. Players navigate a post-apocalypt...

Story Driven Post Apocalyptic Dark Fantasy Anime Aesthetic

8.3 Very Good

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Shovel Knight

Shovel Knight is a critically acclaimed 8-bit platformer that pays homage to classic NES titles. Players control Shovel...

Retro Action Platformer Platformer 8 Bit

8.3 Very Good

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Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight is a charming pixel-art Metroidvania with a dark fantasy setting. Players control...

Exploration Pixel Art Dark Fantasy Challenging Combat

8.2 Very Good

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Ashen

Ashen is a unique Souls-like game with a distinctive stylized art style and a focus on cooperative gameplay. Players exp...

Exploration Co Op Cooperative Procedural Generation

8.2 Very Good

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Shin Megami Tensei V

Shin Megami Tensei V delivers a dark and challenging JRPG experience set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo. The games demon fu...

Post Apocalyptic JRPG Dark Fantasy Dungeon Crawler

8.1 Very Good

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Nioh

Nioh, the predecessor to Nioh 2, established the series' signature blend of samurai action and soulslike difficulty. Set...

Combat Action RPG Soulslike Souls Like

8.0 Very Good

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Remnant: From the Ashes

Remnant: From the Ashes, a third-person shooter with Souls-like elements and a strong co-op focus, is playable on the St...

Co Op Third Person Shooter Third Person Souls Like

8.0 Very Good

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Axiom Verge 2

Axiom Verge 2 continues the story of the original, introducing a new protagonist and expanding on the glitch mechanics....

Sci Fi Exploration Atmospheric Sequel

7.9 Good

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Monster Hunter Portable 3rd

Monster Hunter Portable 3rd built upon the foundation of Monster Hunter Portable 2nd, introducing new monsters, improved...

Online Play Improved Graphics Expanded Content Psp Exclusive

7.8 Good

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Exiled Kingdoms

Exiled Kingdoms is a top-down action RPG that draws inspiration from classic dungeon crawlers and the Souls-like genre....

RPG Strategy Action RPG Turn Based

7.7 Good

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Blasphemous

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer steeped in dark fantasy and religious iconography. The mobile version brings i...

Pixel Art Metroidvania Atmospheric Dark Fantasy

7.5 Good

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Moonscars

Moonscars, a 2D action RPG with a dark fantasy setting and challenging combat, is playable on the Steam Deck via Proton....

Dark Fantasy Procedural Generation Challenging Combat 2D Action RPG

7.5 Good

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Dolmen

Dolmen is a sci-fi horror Souls-like game that introduces an energy system to manage your abilities. The game features c...

Third Person Dark Fantasy Energy Management Sci Fi Horror

7.4 Good

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Hellpoint

Hellpoint is a sci-fi horror Souls-like game with procedural generation, ensuring a unique experience each playthrough....

Sci Fi Co Op Cooperative Space Horror

7.4 Good

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Darkness Rises

Darkness Rises is a mobile action RPG that attempts to capture the essence of the Souls-like genre, but with gacha eleme...

Gacha Action RPG Dark Fantasy Challenging Combat

7.2 Good

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Astral Crown

Astral Crown is an isometric action RPG with 'Souls-like' combat, featuring challenging boss fights and a focus on chara...

Dark Fantasy Boss Fights Isometric View Character Progression

7.2 Good