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Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like Mortal Shell.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
Games like Mortal Shell
- 28 games
- Updated Nov 5, 2026
Players who liked Mortal Shell also play
The closest matches to Mortal Shell: Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014, The Surge, Salt and Sanctuary, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin, and Nioh: Complete Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Souls-like and Gore, like Mortal Shell.
- $17.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Cold Symmetry
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 70% of 3,923 reviews
- Genres: Action, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Exploration feels rewarding despite difficulty
- Oppressive mysterious atmosphere
- Shell switching changes playstyle drastically
- Atmospheric
- Bleak
- Contemplative
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Mortal Shell
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DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Why this: Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like Mortal Shell.
The Surge 2
Why this: Also Souls-like and Hack and Slash, like Mortal Shell.
Scorn
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Mortal Shell.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Mortal Shell at current Steam store prices.
Darksiders III
Why this: Also Souls-like and Hack and Slash, like Mortal Shell.
Remnant: From the Ashes
Why this: Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like Mortal Shell.
Vampyr
Why this: Also Gore and Dark Fantasy, like Mortal Shell.
Void Sols
Why this: Also Souls-like and Action RPG, like Mortal Shell.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Mortal Shell, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Path of Exile
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Dark Fantasy, like Mortal Shell.
AdventureQuest 3D
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Mortal Shell.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014
Why this: Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like Mortal Shell.
Salt and Sanctuary
Why this: Also Souls-like and Gore, like Mortal Shell.
About Mortal Shell
The closest matches to Mortal Shell: Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014, The Surge, Salt and Sanctuary, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin, and Nioh: Complete Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Mortal Shell is your kind of game, the closest matches are Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014, The Surge and Salt and Sanctuary — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, bleak and contemplative, and single out its ability proc system and bonfire hub system. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Mortal Shell is a dark fantasy action-RPG developed by Cold Symmetry and published by Playstack, released in 2021 at 29.99 USD and verified on Steam Deck. The game presents a challenging souls-like experience with weighty combat and a selection of core mechanics that distinguish it within the genre. Players possess and switch between different shell characters, each dramatically altering their playstyle, while a unique harden mechanic allows brief damage absorption during combat. A bonfire hub system and absence of fast travel reinforce deliberate exploration, with players describing the atmosphere as bleak, dark, and contemplative despite the difficulty. Reviewers highlight the exploration as rewarding and the combat as satisfying, with an ability proc system adding further build variety to the approximately short runtime. The title holds a 70% positive rating from 3923 Steam reviews and supports solo-only play.
About Mortal Shell: Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.
Is Mortal Shell worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 70% of 3,923 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 60% positive across 50 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 14 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 6 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Exploration feels rewarding despite difficulty
- Oppressive mysterious atmosphere
- Shell switching changes playstyle drastically
- Unique harden mechanic absorbs damage
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Don't waste your time playing this super garbage. Thought I want to do it before Mortal Shell 2, but it's NOT worth it. Just wait for the second title. 0/10 :D”
People who play it also play: Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014, The Surge, Salt and Sanctuary
Frequently asked about Mortal Shell
Can I run it?
Is Mortal Shell verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Mortal Shell is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Mortal Shell cost?
Mortal Shell is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mortal Shell?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mortal Shell are Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014, The Surge, Salt and Sanctuary.
Who developed Mortal Shell?
Mortal Shell was developed by Cold Symmetry and published by Playstack.