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DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
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Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
DARK SOULS™ III
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Shares a bleak mood with DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.
Second-strongest match for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!
ELDEN RING
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Third-strongest match for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED 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.
Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014
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Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.
DARK SOULS™ II
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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.
Nioh 3
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In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
CODE VEIN
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In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Blade of Darkness
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Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.
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A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
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Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
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ELDEN RING
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Another title from FromSoftware, Inc., the studio behind DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin. Shares Action and RPG with DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED 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.
DARK SOULS™ III
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Shares a bleak mood with DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.
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Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!
Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
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Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
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Shares a dark mood with DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.
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ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design.
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
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Shares a challenging mood with DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.
Another title from FromSoftware, Inc., the studio behind DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin. Shares Action with DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™
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A new action game based on the concept of the ARMORED CORE series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development.
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition
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Dark Souls will be the most deeply challenging game you play this year. Can you live through a million deaths and earn your legacy?
DARK SOULS™ II
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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.
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DARK SOULS™ III
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Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!
ELDEN RING
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Shares build variety and a challenging mood with DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED 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.
Blade of Darkness
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Shares a bleak mood with DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.
Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.
Frequently asked about DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
- Is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin 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: Scholar of the First Sin cost?
- DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin are DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED, DARK SOULS™ III, ELDEN RING.
- Who developed DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?
- DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin was developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc..
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