Best Soulslike

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist presents a challenging 2D metroidvania experience rooted in dark fantasy. Players navigate a haunting world inspired by *Ender Lilies*, confronting grotesque enemies and unraveling a sorrowful narrative. This game appeals to fans of demanding action games and those...

Blasphemous 2 is a 2D metroidvania game from The Game Kitchen. It expands upon the grim world of Cvstodia, offering players challenging combat and intricate level design characteristic of the genre. Known for its dark gothic aesthetic and soulslike influences, the game appeals to fans of exploration...

Nioh 2 is the definitive or-action experience in the franchise. It expands on the original's core mechanics by introducing a massive loot system, more diverse weapons, and refined combat fluidity. The game excels in its boss variety and deep customization options, allowing players to create highly s...

Blasphemous is a challenging 2D metroidvania game set in a grim, gothic world inspired by Spanish religious iconography. The game’s notable precision combat system and intricate pixel art create a unique experience. It appeals to players who enjoy demanding action games with atmospheric exploration...

Black Myth: Wukong is a highly anticipated action RPG based on the classic Chinese novel 'Journey to the West.' Players control the Destined One, utilizing transformative abilities, spells, and staff combat in challenging, souls-like battles against legendary creatures. It is a visually stunning, si...

Stellar Blade offers a high-octane or-action experience with a heavy focus on parrying and dodging. It captures the fast-paced or-action feel of Nioh 2 but in a sci-fi setting. For players who want a polished, modern or-action game that emphasizes precision over complex loot management, Stellar Blad...

Salt and Sanctuary is a dark, 2D action RPG emphasizing strategic combat and exploration within a sprawling, interconnected world. The game’s challenging gameplay and intricate class system draw inspiration from Soulslike titles while retaining the classic metroidvania genre's focus on level design...

Grime is a 2D metroidvania created by Clover Bite. The game’s notable design centers on a dark, surreal world where players absorb the essence of enemies to evolve their character and gain new abilities. Combat demands precision and strategic use of these absorbed powers. It appeals primarily to exp...

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights is a challenging metroidvania game set in a desolate, modern fantasy world. Players control Liliana, a young girl tasked with purifying corrupted knights. The game’s notable combat system utilizes summoned spirits and demands strategic timing reminiscent of souls...

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight is a 2D metroidvania game offering challenging exploration and combat reminiscent of classic action-platformers. The title’s notable atmospheric presentation and deliberate difficulty appeal to players who enjoy intricate level design and thoughtful boss encount...

Lies of P offers a fresh and compelling take on the Soulslike formula, drawing inspiration from the classic Pinocchio tale. Set in a dark, Belle Époque-inspired city, players must battle grotesque automatons and unravel a sinister mystery. The games unique weapon assembly system allows for diverse c...

Remnant II blends or-action combat with third-person shooting mechanics. While it differs significantly from Nioh's melee focus, it shares the soulslike or-action loop of challenging bosses and loot progression. It is a great alternative for players who enjoy the difficulty and gear systems of Nioh...

While not a Nioh title, Wo Long is frequently compared to the series due to its or-action combat and heavy emphasis on parrying. It offers a fast-paced or-action experience set in China's Three Kingdoms era. Its focus on stance-based or-action makes it a spiritual sibling to Nioh 2, providing a high...

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a 2021 expanded version of Death's Gambit, adding new levels, weapons, and mechanics to the original Soulslike metroidvania.

Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a 2024 metroidvania developed by Bombservice, serving as the latest entry in the acclaimed Momodora series.

The original Nioh established the or-action genre by blending Soulslike combat with Japanese mythology. It features a tight, responsive control scheme and a unique or-action progression system based on equipment sets. While it lacks some of the polish and depth of its sequel, it remains a fantastic...

A VR sword-fighting roguelite developed by Schell Games, released in 2020, notable for physics-driven melee combat designed specifically for room-scale virtual reality.

Vigil: The Longest Night is a 2019 metroidvania developed by Glass Heart Games, featuring challenging platforming and a dark, Lovecraftian narrative.

Ghost Song is a 2022 atmospheric metroidvania developed by Old Moon, challenging players to explore a haunting alien moon with fluid combat mechanics.

Moonscars is a 2022 dark fantasy metroidvania developed by Black Mermaid, noted for its challenging soulslike combat and claymation-inspired graphics.

An action game developed by FromSoftware and published by Sega exclusively for Xbox in 2003, notable for its fully destructible environments and Japanese mythology setting.

An action-RPG set in a fictionalized Austrian Alps tourist town blending dungeon-crawling with social simulation, developed by Microbird Games and published by Curve Games in 2024.

Developed by Studio Pixel Punk and released in 2021, this action role-playing game is notable for its strong Metroidvania influences and a time limit mechanic applied to all NPCs.

The Last Faith is a 2023 metroidvania developed by Kumi Souls Games, praised for its brutal combat and gothic, blood-soaked pixel art style.

The sequel to Otogi: Myth of Demons, developed by FromSoftware and published by Sega for Xbox in 2004, expanding the formula with multiple playable characters and cooperative stages.

Blue Fire is a 2021 3D action-platformer by Robi Studios, blending challenging metroidvania exploration with fast-paced combat and precise platforming.

A dark fantasy roguelite shooter by Polish studio The Astronauts, creators of The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, released in early access in 2023.

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is a 2025 dark fantasy metroidvania developed by Primal Game Studio featuring challenging soulslike combat.

REDO! is a 2021 dark sci-fi metroidvania developed by Chained Zombie about an android trying to restore a ruined, biomechanical world.