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Games with combat like Dark Souls
Looking for the same combat feel as Dark Souls? Below is a starting lineup of games whose moment-to-moment fighting rhythm, weight, and tempo sit in the same lineage — and the interactive graph above is already tuned to that lens so you can keep tracing combat DNA from any node. (punishing action RPGs with interconnected worlds.)
Games with combat like Dark Souls
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 developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in March 2014. Set in the kingdom of Drangleic, players control the Bearer of the Curse, seeking to cure their undead curse. The game features challenging
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.
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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 have combat similar to Dark Souls?
- Games with combat similar to Dark Souls share its tempo, feedback, and the way moves chain together. The graph above starts you on the closest matches — pick any node to keep going.
- Why does combat in Dark Souls feel distinctive?
- Dark Souls's combat rests on a specific mix of input timing, animation commitment, and reward loop. The lens above surfaces games that hit the same nerve, regardless of genre or studio.
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