15 Best Games Like Dark Souls [2023 List]

You can play as a hard hitting tank, or a fast swimming mercenary, or perhaps you will become a mage and cast powerful spells at your enemies. May the flames guide thee.

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1. Bloodborne

2. Elden Ring

3. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

4. Demon’s Souls

5. Nioh

6. Dead Cells

7. Salt and Sanctuary

8. Hollow Knight

9. Cuphead

10. Mortal Shell

11. The Witcher 3

12. God Of War 4

13. Ghost of Tsushima

14. Code Vein

15. Monster Hunter World

Background: Yes, indeed. It is called Lothric, the lands where the Lords of Cinder converge. But the truth has been revealed, the fire is fading, and the thrones are missing their lords. The link of fire is in danger, so the bell has awakened the previous Lord of Cinders to link the flame once again.

However, they abandoned their thrones and refused to fulfill their purpose, so it is your duty, Ashen one, to bring back those lords to their thrones. And so it is, that ash seeketh embers.

Mode: As a rising undead, unearthed from the grave, you will start your journey to bring back the Lords of Cinder to their thrones in Firelink Shrine. The journey will not be easy. However, the more souls you get from fallen enemies, the stronger you will become. There are many playstyles available for players.

Price: $59.99

Several players: Single-Player only due to servers shut down.

Main Features:

1. Bloodborne

There are no better games to mention on this list than games created by the same company. Although Bloodborne is a PS4 exclusive game, it still blew up in terms of popularity. Rather than a medieval, dark fantasy game, Bloodborne has a Gothic and Dark Fantasy theme. You will take the role of a skilled hunter who seeks to discover the dark mysteries of this evil world.

There are countless weapons you can use. Upgrading weapons will also boost their damage even further. Each weapon has its different moveset. Meet NPC, learn about their story, and take on their quest. Carefully make the right decision; you want to save those you can. Fight iconic bosses with amazing OSTs.

2. Elden Ring

Eldene Ring has to be an Award Winning Game for the year! Everyone has waited years after Dark Souls 3. It is the most anticipated game of all time. Beautiful and unique detailed graphics. More in-depth character creation. A huge open world that can be explored.

And most importantly, a horse! For the first time in SoulBorne games, you can ride a horse! You’re a Tarnished, and you must claim the power of the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord, but this is much easier said than done. There are many Demigods that you must kill and defeat on the way.

3. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

This game is a little bit different from other SoulBorne games, but not in difficulty. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a game about the path of vengeance. You’re a single warrior with an oath to protect your Lord. After his kidnapping, you must do everything you can to protect him.

However, you won’t just be facing other regular warriors of your kind. Your enemies are much larger, much eviler, and much more twisted. The game heavily focuses on modified parry mechanics and a stance. You must do your best to maintain a balanced stance; if it’s broken, then so is your guard, which will lead to a critical hit. This applies to both you and your enemies.

4. Demon’s Souls

Demon’s Souls is the oldest Soul game on the list, and it is still worth playing. We can start by talking about how beautiful the “One Who Craves Souls” music track is and how emotional it will make the players. Then we can move on to appreciate the other aspects of the game.

This remake has allowed it to be played on PS5. This game must be appreciated because it was the starting line for all Souls games. You play as a warrior who finds himself fighting for survival in lands that were once peaceful, but after a Demon was summoned, evil creatures spread across the world in no time. You must send them back to where they came from and become the Slayer of Demons.

5. Nioh

If you’re a Dark Souls fan, you will understand what it means to Die in those games. It is inevitable, and the world is surrounding you will not play in your favor. Nioh offers just that! This age of samurai game will generously offer a difficult experience that will always put you in “Ready to Die” mode. Your main character is a lonely traveler who fights the infested Yokai that roam Japan. Fortunately, there are many tools to ease your pain along the way. Magic, Ninjutsu, and other Samurai abilities can be used against your foes. This game is claimed to be the hardest Soul-Like game of all time. If that will truly be the case for you, then I recommend using every small thing that can give you an advantage.

6. Dead Cells

Dead Cells is a Pixel-Graphics and Rougelite game infamous for being super difficult. The game has no checkpoints. This means every time you die; you will have to repeat everything. Make it count; each death should be used as a learning experience.

You will keep playing the game until you have mastered all the different stages. Why should you play Dead Cells, you may ask? Besides many of the secret paths that require exploration, this Pixel-Graphics game is beautifully created, and it’s super smooth. There are many different weapons with many combos that are satisfying to use. And, of course, the multiple fits of rage quits.

7. Salt and Sanctuary

If you’re a fan of an unsettling atmosphere, then we got the perfect game for you. You play as a sailor who was caught in a shipwreck. After finding himself lost on a mysterious island, he was taken off-guard by the amount of fog surrounding him.

Monsters, corpses, and other evil creatures that would never be imaged by humankind exist on this island. You must do everything you can to survive and escape. This is a fast-paced action game that features crafting, upgrading, collecting weapons and armor, and fighting in dungeons.

8. Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight takes place in a mysterious kingdom filled with deadly creatures. You will find ancient locations and areas that contain answers to some of the Kingdom’s secrets. This 2D game should not be underestimated because it can be as difficult as a Soul game.

The basic mechanics of your Hollow Knight are dashing, dodging, and lashing. You won’t find much guidance in these lands; you must create your path without regretting it. Along the way, you will be able to master powerful abilities that can evaporate your foes.

9. Cuphead

Cuphead! A unique game that uses the old and classic cartoon style that kids of the 90s used to know. You can experience the nostalgia of the shows you used to watch on your TV. However, the only thing different now is not the fact you have grown up but that those cartoonish characters in this game will try to kill you. You should never make a deal with the devil.

Cuphead is a game that you will die in quite often. Although the game gives you basic movements, the levels are intentionally difficult. You must jump over obstacles, avoid enemy attacks, and defeat powerful bosses to progress through the levels and complete the game. You don’t have to suffer on your own, though; with a controller and a keyboard, two players can play locally.

10. Mortal Shell

Mortal Shell is another Dark Fantasy game that is quite difficult to play and complete. This game offers the player the ability to make flashy moves, front-flips, element effects to different attacks, and much more. You can play the game in so many different styles. From large swords to sharp axes and two-wielded daggers, choose your preference and try not to die in this wicked world that will always keep sending enemies that are tougher and stronger than you.

You will find it surprisingly satisfying to destroy the guy in front of you with your favorite combo after he killed you tens of times. The best part about Mortal Shell is the atmosphere it brings to the players. You can easily find yourself invested in many areas.

11. The Witcher 3

It was the Award-winning game of the year in 2015. The Witcher 3 is a Roleplaying Video game where you play as both Geralt and Ciri. Learn about how their fate intertwines as they try to track each other. However, they don’t have much time, the Wild Hunt is on the move, and it only keeps getting closer.

The world of the Witcher is twisted. Elves, Dwarves, and many other races exist. Learn about Magic, Dark Magics, and Witcher’s origin. Take on side quests, and develop relationships with Jennifer and Triss, along with other NPCs. The combat can be played by being heavily focused on either Melee and Strength or Magic and Spell power. Or it can be balanced in between.

12. God Of War 4

God Of War is a game franchise that revolves around Greek mythology and Kratos. This badass God of War is here to take vengeance on the actions of Zeus and all other gods. God of War 4 has jaw-dropping graphics and a large open world. Players can even interact with the background, which is exceptionally cool!

However, the cruel Kratos has stopped tracking down the gods. He must teach his son Atreus how to survive by hunting and protecting himself from wild dangers because those lands are dangerous. But, will Kratos be truly safe with his son? Or will gods from the past come to face him?

13. Ghost of Tsushima

Jin Sajai is a powerful and honorable Samurai. But he has the duty to protect Tsushima Island from the destructive forces of the Mongols. Will he be able to maintain his honor when the Mongols come to attack? Or will he find deception for the sake of keeping the land safe? It is up to you, the player, as you will be controlling Jin.

Ghost of Tsushima is an open-world game that allows players to play in a brave, honorable way or in a stealthy way to assassinate foes.

14. Code Vein

What if the Dark Souls game was heavily anime-inspired? You don’t have to imagine because CODE VEIN does that for you. Play with a friend or with an AI and fight together against certain death. The world is on the verge of destruction, and you must find a way to stop all lives from being put to an end.

CODE VEIN offers amazing character customization. You can shape the hero of this world however you want. Spears, Swords, Axes, and much more can be used to define your playstyle.

15. Monster Hunter World

You’re a monster hunter, you will start a journey in an open world and travel across dangerous terrain filled with predators. Each monster you defeat will increase your renown but also make you stronger. Rare materials can refine your sharp weapons, but they can only be dropped from powerful beasts.

Other hard-to-find materials require some time and investment to discover. Play alone or with a friend and explore, survive and fight together. Different melee and ranged weapons are available. An Ecosystem that will be affected by all player’s decisions.