Games Like Dark Souls Similar Role-playing Games & Action RPG Games like Dark Souls

Dark Souls is described as 'Open world action role-playing video game. It is known for its considerable difficulty, which has prompted much interest and discussion. Gameplay consists of dungeon crawling in almost relentlessly hostile environments' and is a role-playing game in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to Dark Souls for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Android, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Dark Souls alternative is Diablo. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Genshin Impact or LET IT DIE. Other Dark Souls like games are Torchlight, Titan Quest, Sacred and Nox.

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  1. Diablo icon

    Diablo

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    Diablo is an action RPG series that takes place throughout the dark fantasy world of Sanctuary. You play a hero who engages in fast-paced combat that tests your reflexes and rewards tactical decisions. As you slay hordes of monsters and challenging bosses, you grow in experience...

    61 Diablo alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Wine
    • Battle.net App
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    Diablo Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dungeon Crawlers
    6.  Isometric view

    Diablo VS Dark Souls

     
    Comments about Diablo as an Alternative to Dark Souls
    Guest
    Negative Jul 4, 2017
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    the combat system is different

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    • This alternative is disputed. Diablo is a legitimate Dark Souls alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Diablo is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Dark Souls.

    • Diablo is the most popular commercial alternative to Dark Souls.

    • Diablo is Paid and ProprietaryDark Souls is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Torchlight

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    Torchlight is an action role-playing game. The fantasy-themed game is set in the fictional town of Torchlight and the expansive caverns and dungeons nearby, which adventurers explore to collect valuable loot and battle hordes of monsters.

    43 Torchlight alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Torchlight Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Single player
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Multiplayer
    5.  Third person perspective
    6.  Dungeon Crawlers
    7.  Cartoon-style

    Torchlight VS Dark Souls

     
    Comments about Torchlight as an Alternative to Dark Souls
    Guest
    Negative Jun 11, 2016
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    Only similar things about them - is RPG genre

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    • This alternative is disputed. Torchlight is a legitimate Dark Souls alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Torchlight is the most popular Linux alternative to Dark Souls.

    • Torchlight is Paid and ProprietaryDark Souls is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Titan Quest

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    From the co-creator of Age of Empires, Brian Sullivan, comes an all-new action role-playing game set in the mythical worlds of ancient Greece and Egypt. Amazing visuals and fast-action gameplay deliver a true cinematic gaming experience.

    38 Titan Quest alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
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    Titan Quest Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Third person perspective
    3.  Dungeon Crawlers

    Titan Quest VS Dark Souls

     

    • Titan Quest is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Dark Souls.

    • Titan Quest is Paid and ProprietaryDark Souls is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Sacred

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    A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED.

    54 Sacred alternatives

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    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Sacred Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Endless gameplay
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Player vs Enviroment
    5.  Single player
    6.  Achievements Supported
    7.  Works Offline

    Sacred VS Dark Souls

     
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    Genshin Impact

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    Genshin Impact is an ongoing fantasy-adventure manga series published by miHoYo that features top notch art, engaging story, and captivating characters.

    19 Genshin Impact alternatives

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    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Genshin Impact Features

    1.  Open World Game
    2.  Endless gameplay
    3.  Online co-op
    4.  Single player
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Achievements Supported
    7.  Player vs Enviroment
    8.  Cloud based

    Genshin Impact VS Dark Souls

     

    • Genshin Impact is the most popular free alternative to Dark Souls.

    • Genshin Impact is Freemium and ProprietaryDark Souls is Paid and Proprietary
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    LET IT DIE

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    In the year 2026 AD, a large tectonic disturbance caused mass destruction around the world.

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    • Free • Proprietary

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    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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    LET IT DIE VS Dark Souls

     
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    Nox

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    Some decades before Jack's arrival to the Land of Nox, a group of Necromancers attempted to seize control over the world but was stopped by the legendary hero Jandor wielding an artifact weapon named "the Staff of Oblivion".

    61 Nox alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Nox Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Isometric view

    Nox VS Dark Souls

     
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    Elden Ring

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    The new 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.

    11 Elden Ring alternatives

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    • JP flagJapan

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    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Elden Ring Features

    1.  Achievements Supported
    2.  Single player
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Player vs Enviroment
    6.  Player vs Player
    7.  Controller Support

    Elden Ring VS Dark Souls

     
    Comments about Elden Ring as an Alternative to Dark Souls
    meatzombie
    Positive Jul 10, 2023
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    The latest masterpiece from the creators of Dark Souls series

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    • Elden Ring is Paid and ProprietaryDark Souls is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Fate (the game)

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    Travel to the outskirts where the Old Wood meets the Dungeon Gate in the fabled forest town of Grove.

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Windows
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    Fate (the game) Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Isometric view

    Fate (the game) VS Dark Souls

     
  12. Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura icon

    Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

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    Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. Welcome to the land of Arcanum.

    67 Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Windows
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    Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura Features

    1.  Endless gameplay
    2.  Isometric view

    Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura VS Dark Souls

     
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    Prince of Persia

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    Prince of Persia is a video game franchise created by Jordan Mechner, originally developed and published by Brøderbund, then the Learning Company, and currently Ubisoft.

    31 Prince of Persia alternatives

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    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Java Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • HTC Vive
    • Playstation VR
    • Playstation
    • Gear VR
    • Xbox
    • Oculus Rift
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    Prince of Persia Features

    1.  Endless gameplay
    2.  Single player
    3.  Side Scrolling

    Prince of Persia VS Dark Souls

     
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    Dungeon Hunter

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    After stopping the demon invasion in the Kingdom of Valenthia, the world remains shattered - crumbling at its very core. Only the warriors of the Bounty Hunter guilds keep the peace now. And only the sword of one of their leaders can cast the monsters back into the darkness so...

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    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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    Dungeon Hunter Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Dungeon Crawlers

    Dungeon Hunter VS Dark Souls

     

    • Dungeon Hunter is the most popular Web-based alternative to Dark Souls.

    • Dungeon Hunter is Freemium and ProprietaryDark Souls is Paid and Proprietary
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