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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FIGHT KNIGHT
FIGHT KNIGHT is a first-person dungeon-brawler! Grid-based dungeon crawling meets action-packed real time enemy encounters. Fight your way through puzzles and enemies to save those trapped in the Tower's eternal night!
SiNiSistar Lite Version
A simple 2D action game centered on themes of masochistic tendencies, yearning for death, as well as despair at being attacked by terrifying beings.
Obama Boss Fight
In the world where all answers were told the great enemies confronted each other. The time has come. Time to defeat Obama once and for all. Will the world be free from racism or you will start a new era? It is up to you. But keep in mind... Obama has no chill.
Bright Memory: Infinite
Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.
Honkai Impact 3rd
Honkai Impact 3rd - Ultimate anime action made real! HD cel-shading, infinite combos, explosive feedback... Experience next-gen real-time action! An original tale told across media, immersive stage events, star-studded voice cast... Become part of the legend!
Blade of Darkness
Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.
UNSIGHTED
EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?
SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER
A spy-chicken tries to save the world from doom in this runner/shooter game that has a little bit of everything with a touch of chicken and anime girls on top. Run for your life in 6 different worlds and shoot your way through tons of enemies until you become a legend.
Listen to the Wind
"Listen to the Wind" is a side-scrolling hack-and-slash game with counter attacks as the game's core mechanic. It takes pace during the Ming dynasty Jiajing era where you'll be battling Japanese pirates. It features unique martial art heroes and a story branching gameplay.
Souls of Blades
Famous sword, spiritual realm after the death of the awakening. Where is the owner? How did Gorgeous architecture and The Mysterious Island become a ruin? What happened before the destruction?
Tails of Iron
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Mortal Shell
Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Your adversaries spare no mercy, with survival demanding superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.
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.
Death Trash
Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world.
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.
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.
Unbound: Worlds Apart
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Death's Door
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.
Eastern Exorcist
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Metamorphos
Take on the role of the temple’s guardian, awakened to cleanse the temple from an evil force corrupting it. Fight and dodge your way through a series of corrupted denizens, wildlife, and guardians to confront Nafaset, the Defiler, and restore the blessed oases.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 20th 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 86,586 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.2
114,944
42,505
86,586
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 36,774 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
36,774
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 408,265 reviews of which 396,170 were positive and 12,095 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 8,981 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
396,170
12,095
8,981
players
4. Lords of the Fallen
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The definitive Version 2.0 out now: features Shared Progression Co-op & Free Friend’s Pass. Lords of the Fallen is a exploration, souls-like and combat game developed and published by CI Games. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 35,685 reviews of which 23,119 were positive and 12,566 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 8,145 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played souls-like games.
6.4
23,119
12,566
8,145
players
5. 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 13,346 reviews of which 12,116 were positive and 1,230 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 8,095 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played souls-like games.
8.8
12,116
1,230
8,095
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 1,143,442 reviews of which 1,105,386 were positive and 38,056 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 5,403 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.6
1,105,386
38,056
5,403
players
7. 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 409,220 reviews of which 385,989 were positive and 23,231 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 5,391 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.3
385,989
23,231
5,391
players
8. 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 3,568 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.1
114,933
9,850
3,568
players
9. 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 318,562 reviews of which 303,549 were positive and 15,013 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,771 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.4
303,549
15,013
2,771
players
10. 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 2,251 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played souls-like games.
8.3
96,023
18,194
2,251
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 20th 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.
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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 4,267 reviews of which 3,124 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
3,124
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 15,102 reviews of which 11,553 were positive and 3,549 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
11,553
3,549
-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 5,620 reviews of which 4,808 were positive and 812 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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4,808
812
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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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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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141
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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.
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1,314
401
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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 3,762 reviews of which 2,763 were positive and 999 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.
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2,763
999
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19.42€
2.33€
10. CODE VEIN
In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN. CODE VEIN is a souls-like, anime and character customization game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 26th 2019 has received 56,829 reviews of which 47,996 were positive and 8,833 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 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.
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47,996
8,833
-87%
50.92€
6.62€
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 20th 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 5,846 reviews of which 4,370 were positive and 1,476 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 117 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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4,370
1,476
117
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2. 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 #2 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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1,771
56
51
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3. 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 860 reviews of which 559 were positive and 301 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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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 6,537 reviews of which 6,336 were positive and 201 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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5. 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 #5 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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7. Skelethrone: The Prey
This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign. Skelethrone: The Prey is a metroidvania, souls-like and dark fantasy game developed by 70`Strike and published by Valkyrie Initiative. Released on March 14th 2024 has received 411 reviews of which 316 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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95
2
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8. Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast
This is a standalone story in Hellpoint universe, a dark and challenging action RPG set in the world where the line between science and occultism is blurred. The Thespian Feast tells the story of an investigator arriving at Irid Novo station 50 years after the Hellpoint events. Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast is a action, rpg and indie game developed by Cradle Games and published by tinyBuild. Released on February 20th 2020 has received 767 reviews of which 537 were positive and 230 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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230
2
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free souls-like games on Steam.
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98
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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