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Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
Games like DARK SOULS™ III
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- Updated Nov 9, 2026
Players who liked DARK SOULS™ III also play
The closest matches to DARK SOULS™ III: ELDEN RING, Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition, Lies of P, Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, and DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
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DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Why this: Also Souls-like and Lore-Rich, like DARK SOULS III.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: FromSoftware, Inc.
- Price: $59.99checked Nov 9
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 105,862 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Metacritic 89
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Boss fights feel like duels
- Combat rewards precision over brute force
- Dlcs extend the masterpiece
- Bleak
- Dark
- Epic
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Why this: Same epic mood as DARK SOULS III.
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About DARK SOULS™ III
The closest matches to DARK SOULS™ III: ELDEN RING, Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition, Lies of P, Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, and DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If DARK SOULS™ III is your kind of game, the closest matches are ELDEN RING, Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition and Lies of P — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as bleak, dark and epic, and single out its bonfire checkpoint system and boss rush style fights. 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 III is a dark fantasy action RPG developed by FromSoftware, released in 2016 at $59.99. Players navigate interconnected environments across a massive world, using a stamina-based combat system with precise hitboxes that rewards tactical positioning over brute force. The bonfire checkpoint system punctuates exploration, while item descriptions gradually reveal an extensive lore. Boss encounters function as intense duels that demand patience and pattern recognition. Reviewers note the level design encourages thorough exploration, and players describe the overall atmosphere as bleak and epic. The game maintains a 94% positive rating from over 105,000 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck with online cooperative play available.
About DARK SOULS™ III: 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!
Is DARK SOULS™ III worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 105,862 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 90% positive across 1,341 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $59.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 63 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Boss fights feel like duels
- Combat rewards precision over brute force
- Dlcs extend the masterpiece
- Level design rewards exploration
People who play it also play: ELDEN RING, Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition, Lies of P
Frequently asked about DARK SOULS™ III
Can I run it?
Is DARK SOULS™ III verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — DARK SOULS™ III 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™ III cost?
DARK SOULS™ III is listed on Steam at 59.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does DARK SOULS™ III have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — DARK SOULS™ III supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to DARK SOULS™ III?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DARK SOULS™ III are ELDEN RING, Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition, Lies of P.
Who developed DARK SOULS™ III?
DARK SOULS™ III was developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and published by FromSoftware, Inc., Bandai Namco Entertainment.