Best Souls-like games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated souls-like games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free souls-like games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity
Discover the secrets of the estate, as you look for answers among the violent inhabitants. A strange and repelling madness took hold of the servants roaming the halls, and they will attack on sight, for their madness is one rooted in a deeper understanding of cosmic insignificance.
Salt and Sanctuary
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
DARK SOULS™ III
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!
Hyper Light Drifter
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Slain: Back from Hell
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.
Jotun: Valhalla Edition
Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!
Exanima
Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.
Titan Souls
Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.
NEKOPARA Vol. 1
What's NEKOPARA? Why, it's a cat paradise! Kashou Minaduki, the son of a long line of Japanese confection makers moved out to open his own shop "La Soleil" as a patisserie.
Bound By Flame
You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.
DARK SOULS™ II
Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
Source Filmmaker
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa.
Mini Ninjas
Mini Ninjas is a game that combines furious action with stealth and exploration for an experience that appeals to a wide audience across age groups and preferences. It’s an action-adventure with a strong focus on allowing the player freedom to explore the world and has the depth to allow for very varied gameplay and approaches to getting...Most played souls-like games on Steam
Take a look at the top souls-like games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading. Path of Exile 2 is a action rpg, hack and slash and rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on December 06th 2024 has received 157,449 reviews of which 114,944 were positive and 42,505 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played souls-like game, thanks to its 96,046 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.2
114,944
42,505
96,046
players
2. ELDEN RING
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between. ELDEN RING is a souls-like, open world and dark fantasy game developed by FromSoftware and Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware and Inc.. Released on February 24th 2022 has received 1,041,494 reviews of which 967,131 were positive and 74,363 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 27,972 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among souls-like games based on player count.
9.2
967,131
74,363
27,972
players
3. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style. Hollow Knight is a metroidvania, souls-like and platformer game developed and published by Team Cherry. Released on February 24th 2017 has received 406,532 reviews of which 394,495 were positive and 12,037 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 7,650 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among souls-like games based on player count.
9.6
394,495
12,037
7,650
players
4. The First Berserker: Khazan
The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies. The First Berserker: Khazan is a souls-like, difficult and hack and slash game developed by Neople and published by NEXON. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 12,463 reviews of which 11,320 were positive and 1,143 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 7,432 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played souls-like games.
8.8
11,320
1,143
7,432
players
5. DARK SOULS™ III
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness! DARK SOULS™ III is a souls-like, dark fantasy and difficult game developed by FromSoftware and Inc. and published by FromSoftware, Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on April 11th 2016 has received 408,738 reviews of which 385,520 were positive and 23,218 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 3,825 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.3
385,520
23,218
3,825
players
6. Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past. Black Myth: Wukong is a mythology, action rpg and action game developed and published by Game Science. Released on August 19th 2024 has received 1,142,140 reviews of which 1,104,120 were positive and 38,020 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 3,812 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.6
1,104,120
38,020
3,812
players
7. DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps. DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED is a souls-like, dark fantasy and rpg game developed by QLOC, FromSoftware and Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware and Inc.. Released on May 23rd 2018 has received 124,783 reviews of which 114,933 were positive and 9,850 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 2,714 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.1
114,933
9,850
2,714
players
8. Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously. Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition is a souls-like, difficult and action game developed by FromSoftware and Inc. and published by Activision (Excluding Japan and Asia), 方块游戏 (Asia), FromSoftware and Inc. (Japan). Released on March 21st 2019 has received 317,913 reviews of which 302,924 were positive and 14,989 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,183 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.4
302,924
14,989
2,183
players
9. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is a souls-like, dark fantasy and rpg game developed by FromSoftware and Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware and Inc.. Released on April 01st 2015 has received 114,217 reviews of which 96,023 were positive and 18,194 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 1,706 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played souls-like games.
8.3
96,023
18,194
1,706
players
10. AI LIMIT
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life. AI LIMIT is a souls-like, female protagonist and anime game developed by Sense Games and published by CE-Asia. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 14,667 reviews of which 13,566 were positive and 1,101 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 1,189 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.0
13,566
1,101
1,189
players
Best deals on souls-like games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of souls-like games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted souls-like games.
1. There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want! There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition is a fantasy, horror and souls-like game developed by Zelart and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on September 19th 2022 has received 867 reviews of which 628 were positive and 239 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for souls-like category.
7.0
628
239
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. Hellpoint
Hellpoint is an intense action RPG taking place on Irid Novo, a derelict space station soaked in an intoxicating dark sci fi atmosphere. Fight dreadful creatures, face the Cosmic Gods and unravel their twisted story. Should the challenge be too great, play with a friend in local or online coop. Hellpoint is a souls-like, sci-fi and action game developed by Cradle Games and published by tinyBuild. Released on July 30th 2020 has received 4,260 reviews of which 3,117 were positive and 1,143 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in souls-like games.
7.1
3,117
1,143
-94%
31.33€
1.88€
3. Darksiders III
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth. Darksiders III is a hack and slash, action and female protagonist game developed by Gunfire Games and published by THQ Nordic. Released on November 27th 2018 has received 15,081 reviews of which 11,538 were positive and 3,543 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in souls-like games.
7.5
11,538
3,543
-93%
38.00€
2.66€
4. Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands. Clash: Artifacts of Chaos is a action, adventure and rpg game developed by ACE Team and published by Nacon. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 1,064 reviews of which 986 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for souls-like games.
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986
78
-90%
30.90€
3.09€
5. GRIME
Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue. GRIME is a metroidvania, souls-like and platformer game developed by Clover Bite and published by Akupara Games. Released on August 02nd 2021 has received 5,610 reviews of which 4,800 were positive and 810 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for souls-like games.
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4,800
810
-90%
21.30€
2.13€
6. Fallback
Lead the rebellion in an epic rogue-like adventure. Guide your jet-pack equipped post-apocalyptic volunteers through a labyrinthine underground complex by jumping, dodging, and battling against robot minions (and masters) to get to the surface — and bring life back to the scorched Earth. Fallback is a action roguelike, 2d platformer and perma death game developed by Endroad and published by Endroad and Microids. Released on October 11th 2019 has received 385 reviews of which 331 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for souls-like games.
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54
-90%
9.99€
0.99€
7. Mana Spark
A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you. Mana Spark is a action roguelike, souls-like and rogue-lite game developed by BEHEMUTT and Kishimoto Studios and published by BEHEMUTT. Released on September 27th 2018 has received 657 reviews of which 516 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for souls-like games.
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516
141
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
8. Aeterna Noctis
Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre. Aeterna Noctis is a metroidvania, souls-like and platformer game developed and published by Aeternum Game Studios S.L. Released on December 14th 2021 has received 1,715 reviews of which 1,314 were positive and 401 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for souls-like games.
7.4
1,314
401
-90%
30.60€
3.06€
9. Eldest Souls
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian. Eldest Souls is a pixel graphics, souls-like and dark fantasy game developed by Fallen Flag Studio and published by United Label and CI Games. Released on July 29th 2021 has received 3,744 reviews of which 2,749 were positive and 995 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for souls-like games.
7.2
2,749
995
-88%
19.42€
2.33€
10. Blasphemous
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation. Blasphemous is a metroidvania, pixel graphics and souls-like game developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Team17. Released on September 10th 2019 has received 50,243 reviews of which 45,250 were positive and 4,993 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for souls-like games.
8.9
45,250
4,993
-87%
25.31€
3.29€
Free souls-like games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play souls-like games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play souls-like games.
1. LET IT DIE
It's finally here! The survival action game that pits the strong against the weak is finally on PC! Experience all the heart-thumping action with a silky-smooth frame rate and ultra high resolution. How you make the best of the weapons, armor, and items at your disposal will determine your fate in the ever-changing "Tower of Barbs! LET IT DIE is a free to play, action and souls-like game developed by GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., SUPERTRICK GAMES and Inc. and published by GungHo Online Entertainment America and Inc.. Released on September 26th 2018 has received 5,839 reviews of which 4,363 were positive and 1,476 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 104 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free souls-like games on Steam.
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4,363
1,476
104
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2. ASURAJANG
ASURAJANG is an online action PVP game that anyone can enjoy. It features an easy-to-pick-up Battle Royale mode with trendy Anime-style characters and combat that packs a serious punch. Pick your favorite character and engage in strategic battle among 33 players to claim victory! ASURAJANG is a free to play, action and souls-like game developed by D-ZARD and published by D-ZARD / (JP) GOP. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 828 reviews of which 541 were positive and 287 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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287
61
players
3. Arisen Force: Life Devotee
Enjoy a free-to-play, stylish action combat experience as you explore a chapter storylines from Journey to the West. Arisen Force: Life Devotee is a action, action rpg and beat 'em up game developed and published by Lemport. Released on November 24th 2024 has received 1,827 reviews of which 1,771 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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1,771
56
43
players
4. Nightmare Kart
Zoom through gothic streets in this horror themed vehicular combat racing game! Nightmare Kart is a racing, vehicular combat and gothic game developed and published by LWMedia. Released on June 05th 2024 has received 6,528 reviews of which 6,329 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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6,329
199
8
players
5. Blood Spear
Blood Spear is a unique ranged action-adventure student game in which you play as a demonic spear. Emerging from a deep slumber, you are thirsty for blood. Throw with precision to impale and defeat powerful foes inside grandiose environments where a long-coveted power lies. Blood Spear is a violent, indie and blood game developed and published by Blood Spear Dev. Released on August 13th 2021 has received 2,194 reviews of which 2,096 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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6. Ascend: Reborn
Ascend Reborn is an old-school, 3rd person action RPG. Wage war as a brutal Caos warrior on your journey to Ascension. The reign of the Titans has come to an end. The New Gods have risen to claim ultimate power and need a champion. Will you rise to the challenge? Ascend: Reborn is a free to play, action rpg and dungeon crawler game developed and published by Outer Heaven. Released on November 30th 2022 has received 799 reviews of which 628 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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628
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2
players
7. Cryptis
Shoot, slice, and shred your way through hordes of the undead in Cryptis, a retro-inspired boomer shooter combining modern visuals with '90s gameplay. Embrace the chaos, slaughter your enemies, and leave nothing left standing! Cryptis is a arena shooter, boomer shooter and fps game developed by Dobrx and published by Dobrx and Split Signal. Released on January 11th 2024 has received 608 reviews of which 586 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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586
22
1
players
8. Harbinger
Blast, slide, and tear through waves of monsters in Harbinger's retro-inspired combat, a free boomer shooter bringing '90s combat into the modern era. Fight through waves of enemies in brutal arenas and regroup at the tavern to upgrade your arsenal. Harbinger is a arena shooter, boomer shooter and fps game developed by Dobrx and published by Dobrx and Split Signal. Released on October 03rd 2024 has received 583 reviews of which 562 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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21
1
players
9. The PenguinGame 2 -Lies of Penguin-
The heroic penguin pulled the legendary club from the rock. pass the ordeal! Revenge on humans! Save Antarctica in crisis! The Penguin Game2 : Lies of Penguin is an action game made with a deep impression of the soul-like genre. Challenge a total of 7 types of boss battles! The PenguinGame 2 -Lies of Penguin- is a action, souls-like and combat game developed and published by Reno Games. Released on August 01st 2023 has received 661 reviews of which 592 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
8.4
592
69
1
players
10. Cervus Blade
Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure. Cervus Blade is a souls-like, action and dark fantasy game developed by Team Blade and published by USC Games. Released on August 03rd 2023 has received 346 reviews of which 309 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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37
1
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