Games Like Elden Ring

    Games Like Elden Ring

    Elden Ring redefined the open-world action RPG with its punishing yet fair combat and breathtaking exploration. If you crave that same adrenaline, these 10 games deliver challenging combat, deep lore, and rewarding mastery.

    Soulslike Games

    The closest matches to Elden Ring's combat

    Dark Souls III cover — a game like Elden Ring

    Dark Souls III

    86
    2016•PC / PS / XB
    RPGAdventure

    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.

    Bloodborne cover — a game like Elden Ring

    Bloodborne

    91
    2015•PS
    RPGAdventure

    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.

    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice cover — a game like Elden Ring

    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    90
    2019•PC / PS / XB
    Adventure

    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.

    Demon's Souls cover — a game like Elden Ring

    Demon's Souls

    92
    2020•PS
    RPGAdventure

    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.

    Lies of P cover — a game like Elden Ring

    Lies of P

    86
    2023•PC / PS / XB
    RPGAdventure

    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.

    Nioh 2 cover — a game like Elden Ring

    Nioh 2

    84
    2020•PC / PS
    RPGActionAdventure

    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.

    Mortal Shell cover — a game like Elden Ring

    Mortal Shell

    75
    2020•PC / PS / XB
    RPGIndie

    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.

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    Open World RPGs

    Vast worlds with epic exploration

    Challenging Action Games

    Punishing but rewarding combat

    Why these games are similar to Elden Ring

    Elden Ring combined FromSoftware's legendary combat design with vast open-world exploration and deep lore crafted with George R.R. Martin. The games above share one or more of these core qualities:

    Challenging Combat

    Punishing but fair difficulty that rewards mastery

    Open World Exploration

    Vast worlds filled with secrets and discovery

    Deep Lore & Build Variety

    Rich worldbuilding with diverse playstyles

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