The final entry in the Dark Souls trilogy. As the Ashen One, journey through the decaying kingdom of Lothric to rekindle the First Flame in this punishing action RPG.

🎯 The direct predecessor to Elden Ring's combat system — same developer, same punishing but fair combat, same deep lore and interconnected level design.

An action RPG set in the gothic, decrepit city of Yharnam. As a Hunter, unravel the mysteries of the Hunt and fight nightmarish beasts in fast-paced, aggressive combat.

🎯 FromSoftware's aggressive masterpiece — faster combat than Dark Souls, Lovecraftian atmosphere, and the same rewarding difficulty that defines Elden Ring.

A shinobi action adventure set in feudal Japan. Master the prosthetic arm, unleash deadly ninja abilities, and face brutal bosses in this Game of the Year winner.

🎯 FromSoftware's take on precision combat — the parry-heavy swordplay and vertical traversal influenced Elden Ring's boss design and movement systems.

A stunning PS5 remake of the game that started it all. Explore the fog-covered kingdom of Boletaria and battle devastating demons in this foundational action RPG.

🎯 The origin of the Souls formula — the game that created the template Elden Ring perfected, now rebuilt with breathtaking next-gen visuals.

A dark reimagining of Pinocchio set in a Belle Époque city overrun by deadly puppets. Master weapon customization and mechanical abilities in challenging melee combat.

🎯 The best non-FromSoft soulslike — tight combat, stunning art direction, and a unique weapon assembly system that rewards experimentation like Elden Ring's build variety.

Master the lethal arts of the samurai as a half-human, half-Yokai warrior. Explore violent Sengoku-era Japan and unleash devastating supernatural powers.

🎯 Deep stance-based combat with incredible build diversity — if you love Elden Ring's varied playstyles, Nioh 2's weapon mastery system is even deeper.

A deep action RPG that tests your sanity and resilience. Inhabit the shells of fallen warriors, discover hidden sanctums, and survive a shattered world.

🎯 A focused soulslike with a unique 'hardening' mechanic — smaller in scope than Elden Ring but delivers the same tense, methodical combat.

An epic open-world RPG following Geralt of Rivia across a vast, war-ravaged dark fantasy world filled with meaningful quests and unforgettable characters.

🎯 The gold standard for open-world RPG storytelling — while less combat-focused, it shares Elden Ring's sense of discovery and richly detailed dark fantasy world.

A single player action RPG with a massive open world, AI-driven Pawn companions, and dynamic combat. Choose your vocation and embark on an epic adventure.

🎯 The closest thing to Elden Ring's open-world combat — large monsters, dynamic encounters, and a sense of genuine adventure and discovery.

A medieval dark fantasy action RPG where you embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. Explore a vast interconnected world and its shadow realm.

🎯 A dual-world soulslike with Elden Ring-style exploration — switch between the living world and a nightmarish shadow realm for unique traversal and combat.