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Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS II.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
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The closest matches to DARK SOULS™ II: DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED, DARK SOULS™ III, ELDEN RING, Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014, and Remnant: From the Ashes. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Remnant: From the Ashes
Why this: Shares build customization with DARK SOULS II.
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Blasphemous 2
Why this: Also Unforgiving and Souls-like, like DARK SOULS II.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: FromSoftware, Inc.
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 85% of 15,182 reviews
- Genres: Action, RPG
- Metacritic 91
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Boss fights demand varied strategies
- Interconnected world hub
- Multiple viable build paths
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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DARK SOULS™ III
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Remnant: From the Ashes
Why this: Shares build customization with DARK SOULS II.
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About DARK SOULS™ II
The closest matches to DARK SOULS™ II: DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED, DARK SOULS™ III, ELDEN RING, Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014, and Remnant: From the Ashes. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If DARK SOULS™ II is your kind of game, the closest matches are DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED, DARK SOULS™ III and ELDEN RING — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its boss strategy variety and build customization. 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.
Dark Souls II is a challenging action RPG released in 2014, available for $39.99 USD. Players who navigate its massive world encounter demanding boss fights that require varied strategies and adaption, alongside deep character build customization. The game features an interconnected hub-world with multiple paths and an open design that rewards exploration through alternate routes and discoveries. Progression follows a grind-based system where time invested translates into meaningful character growth. Reviewers highlight the interconnected world hub and multiple viable build paths as compelling elements, with players describing the experience as atmospheric, contemplative, and dark. The game supports online cooperative play and runs at a playable level on Steam Deck. It holds an 85% positive rating from over 15,000 Steam reviews.
About DARK SOULS™ II: Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
Is DARK SOULS™ II worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 15,182 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 78% positive across 120 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 41 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 15 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Boss fights demand varied strategies
- Interconnected world hub
- Multiple viable build paths
- Open design rewards exploration
People who play it also play: DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED, DARK SOULS™ III, ELDEN RING
Frequently asked about DARK SOULS™ II
Can I run it?
Is DARK SOULS™ II verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — DARK SOULS™ II 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 DARK SOULS™ II cost?
DARK SOULS™ II is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does DARK SOULS™ II have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — DARK SOULS™ II supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to DARK SOULS™ II?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DARK SOULS™ II are DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED, DARK SOULS™ III, ELDEN RING.
Who developed DARK SOULS™ II?
DARK SOULS™ II was developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc..