Rank 01Why this
Also Souls-like and Hack and Slash, like ELDERBORN.
- $5.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Games like ELDERBORN
- 35 games
- Updated Nov 5, 2026
Players who liked ELDERBORN also play
The closest matches to ELDERBORN: Blade of Darkness, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, VOIN, Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, and MORDHAU. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares parry system with ELDERBORN.
- $69.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
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Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
Why this: Also Swordplay and Dark Fantasy, like ELDERBORN.
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MORDHAU
Why this: Also Fighting and Swordplay, like ELDERBORN.
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NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black
Why this: Also Swordplay and Hack and Slash, like ELDERBORN.
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Void Sols
Why this: Also Swordplay and Souls-like, like ELDERBORN.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like ELDERBORN
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Hyperstrange
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 88% of 1,413 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Combat rhythm feels like rip and tear
- Heavy metal soundtrack enhances intensity
- Minimalist lore supports dark fantasy atmosphere
- Dark
- Epic
- Hypnotic
More games like ELDERBORN, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to ELDERBORN
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Deathtrap Dungeon
Why this: Same dark mood as ELDERBORN.
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
Why this: Shares procedural enemy spawning with ELDERBORN.
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Why this: Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like ELDERBORN.
Mortal Shell
Why this: Also Souls-like and Hack and Slash, like ELDERBORN.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below ELDERBORN at current Steam store prices.
Slash or Die
Why this: Also Souls-like and Perma Death, like ELDERBORN.
Curse of the Dead Gods
Why this: Shares parry system with ELDERBORN.
Dark PGT
Why this: Also Swordplay and Souls-like, like ELDERBORN.
Immortal Planet
Why this: Also Souls-like and Hack and Slash, like ELDERBORN.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to ELDERBORN, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Path of Exile
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like ELDERBORN.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why this: Also Perma Death and Action RPG, like ELDERBORN.
Pirates Vikings & Knights II
Why this: Also Swordplay and Hack and Slash, like ELDERBORN.
Bendy: Lone Wolf
Why this: Also Perma Death and Hack and Slash, like ELDERBORN.
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
Why this: Also Dungeon Crawler and Action RPG, like ELDERBORN.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Blade of Darkness
Why this: Also Souls-like and Hack and Slash, like ELDERBORN.
Void Sols
Why this: Shares parry system with ELDERBORN.
More from Hyperstrange
Other recommendable Steam games by Hyperstrange, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
POSTAL: Brain Damaged
Why this: Same dark mood as ELDERBORN.
CROSSBOW: Bloodnight
Why this: Same intense mood as ELDERBORN.
Hordes of Hunger
Why this: Shares parry system with ELDERBORN.
ELDERBORN: VENGEANCE
Why this: Also 3D Fighter and Souls-like, like ELDERBORN.
About ELDERBORN
The closest matches to ELDERBORN: Blade of Darkness, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, VOIN, Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, and MORDHAU. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If ELDERBORN is your kind of game, the closest matches are Blade of Darkness, Onimusha: Way of the Sword and VOIN — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark, epic and hypnotic, and single out its arena wave combat and first person melee combat. 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.
ELDERBORN is a first-person action game with hack-and-slash combat developed by Hyperstrange. Players face arena-style wave combat against procedurally respawning enemies, using a parry system that rewards precise timing. The physics-based dismemberment system allows for brutal melee encounters, while a talent tree provides character progression. Reviewers describe the combat rhythm as visceral, noting that the heavy-metal soundtrack enhances the intensity of gameplay. Set in a dark fantasy world, players carve through dungeons as a barbarian slayer uncovering ancient secrets. The game runs verified on Steam Deck and offers a challenging but short solo experience, holding an 88% positive rating from over 1,400 Steam reviews.
About ELDERBORN: ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.
Is ELDERBORN worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 1,413 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Combat rhythm feels like rip and tear
- Heavy metal soundtrack enhances intensity
- Minimalist lore supports dark fantasy atmosphere
- Parry system rewards precise timing
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The game is not a souls-like. It is played like Quake, Doom etc. but it's save and progression system is like souls-like. So what do you get? An awful save system for a game like this. When you die, you need to kill all the enemies again…”
“What a scam... doesn't even start! EDIT Problem solved: I installed it on a 10-year-old laptop!!!”
People who play it also play: Blade of Darkness, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, VOIN
Frequently asked about ELDERBORN
Can I run it?
Is ELDERBORN verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — ELDERBORN 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 ELDERBORN cost?
ELDERBORN is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to ELDERBORN?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside ELDERBORN are Blade of Darkness, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, VOIN.
Who developed ELDERBORN?
ELDERBORN was developed by Hyperstrange.