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Games like Dark Souls
Want more punishing action RPGs with interconnected worlds? Below are the games most like Dark Souls — the titles that inspired it, the games sharing its DNA, and the ones it went on to influence. The interactive graph above lets you keep exploring from any of them.
Games similar to Dark Souls
Dead Space 22011Three years after the Necromorph infestation aboard the USS Ishimura, Isaac Clarke awakens from a coma, confused, disoriented, and on a space station called The Sprawl. Just as his health begins to improve, The Sprawl is overrun with even more advanced forms of the alien-zombie h
Far Cry 32012Explore an island playground as stunningly beautiful as it is diverse – from mountain ranges to swampy grasslands and white sandy beaches. Fight your way through the island’s towns, temples, river ports and more. Encounter a diverse and realistic cast of characters, including on
Gears of War2006Gears of War is a third-person shooter built around a cover system, where players duck behind obstacles and use tactical fire to advance on enemies. The signature weapon is an assault rifle fitted with a chainsaw bayonet, and a timed reload mechanic can grant a brief damage bonus
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North2011The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a co-op Action RPG that immerses you and your friends in a brutal new chapter in the War of the Ring. Snowblind Studios is in the unique position of drawing inspiration from both the literary and film rights to world of Middle-earth, all
Dragon Age: Inquisition2014Dragon Age: Inquisition is a role-playing game and the third main game in the Dragon Age series. It is set in the Thedas continent, the same fantasy world as the two previous games. It consist of two large countries: Ferelden (from Dragon Age: Origins) and Orlais, as well as the
Demon's Souls2009A third-person action RPG with cooperative and competitive multiplayer elements in which the player enters the kingdom of Boletaria as it is being ravaged by a fog that spawns murderous demons. The player has to hunt down the arch demons situated in five disparate areas within th
Bloodborne2015An action RPG in which the player embodies a Hunter who, after being transfused with the mysterious blood local to the city of Yharnam, sets off into a "night of the Hunt", an extended night in which Hunters may phase in and out of dream and reality in order to thin the outbreak
Elden Ring2022Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the L
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Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss2012Artorias of the Abyss is additional content for the game Dark Souls. It was originally released for PC as part of the Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition, and later for consoles as the eponymous DLC. A console version of the Prepare To Die Edition was also released at a later date
Dark Souls: Remastered2018Dark Souls Remastered is a remastered version of the original game Dark Souls. The updated version of the game features graphical enhancements, an expanded online mode, and the Artorias of the Abyss DLC.
Dark Souls III2016Dark Souls III is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in March 2016, it is the fourth entry in the Souls series and the final instalment in the Dark Souls trilogy. Set in the decaying kingdom of Lothric, play
Dark Souls II2014Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game set in the kingdom of Drangleic. Players control the Bearer of the Curse, navigating a dark, interconnected world filled with challenging enemies and complex boss encounters. Combat emphasizes precise timing, stamina management, and ad
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin2015Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is an enhanced edition of Dark Souls II, released in April 2015 by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment. This version includes updated graphics, improved performance, and all previously released DLC expansions (Crown of the Sunken Ki
Dark Souls III: The Ringed City2017Dark Souls III: The Ringed City is the second DLC expansion for Dark Souls III, released in March 2017. It introduces the Ringed City, a new area at the world's edge where the Age of Fire is ending. The expansion includes new environments, enemies, bosses, and items like weapons,
Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel2016Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel is the first DLC expansion for Dark Souls III, released in October 2016. It introduces the Painted World of Ariandel, a new, snowy environment filled with challenging enemies and tough bosses. The expansion also adds new weapons, armour, spells,
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King2014Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King is the first DLC expansion for Dark Souls II, released in July 2014. It takes players to the subterranean city of Shulva, an ancient, sunken city filled with new enemies, intricate traps, and formidable bosses. The expansion introduces new
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Ivory King2014Dark Souls II: Crown of the Ivory King is the third DLC expansion for Dark Souls II, released in September 2014. It transports players to the frozen wasteland of Eleum Loyce, where they face new enemies, perilous environments, and challenging bosses. The expansion adds new weapon
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Old Iron King2014Dark Souls II: Crown of the Old Iron King is the second DLC expansion for Dark Souls II, released in August 2014. It takes players to Brume Tower, a massive, decrepit structure filled with new enemies, challenging bosses, and treacherous environments. The expansion adds new weapo
Dark Souls 2: Mad Warrior Edition2025Restores cut content, adds new spells, rings and attacks. Increases player prowess while also increasing the difficulty in thoughtful ways.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt + Dark Souls III2018A bundle containing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Dark Souls III.
About Dark Souls
Dark Souls is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in September 2011 as a spiritual sequel to Demon's Souls, it is set in a dark, medieval fantasy world. It is renowned for its challenging gameplay, intricate level design, and deep lore. Players control a customizable character known as the Chosen Undead, embarking on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of the cursed land of Lordran. Dark Souls is known for its punishing difficulty, requiring players to carefully manage combat, stamina, and resources while navigating hostile environments filled with dangerous enemies and formidable bosses. The game features a unique multiplayer component, allowing players to leave messages for others, summon allies for cooperative play, or invade other players' worlds for PvP combat. The original release of Dark Souls received critical acclaim for its atmospheric world, innovative mechanics, and rewarding gameplay, solidifying its place as a seminal title in the action RPG genre.
FAQ
- What games are similar to Dark Souls?
- Some of the closest matches are Dead Space 2, Far Cry 3, Gears of War, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Demon's Souls. Scroll back up to keep exploring in the interactive graph.
- What inspired Dark Souls?
- Dark Souls sits inside the Role-playing (RPG) / Adventure tradition. Shared themes, mechanics, and studio history all show up in the graph — see how we score the matches.