# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [ELDEN RING](https://imho.run/games/1245620/elden-ring) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III. 426,636 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1245620/)
2. [Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition](https://imho.run/games/814380/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-goty-edition) — A frequent pick in DARK SOULS III players' libraries, and another Action. 85,661 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/814380/)
3. [Lies of P](https://imho.run/games/1627720/lies-of-p) — A frequent pick in DARK SOULS III players' libraries, and another RPG. 26,458 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1627720/)
4. [Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition](https://imho.run/games/1325200/nioh-2-the-complete-edition) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III. 10,445 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1325200/)
5. [DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED](https://imho.run/games/570940/dark-souls-remastered) — Also Souls-like and Lore-Rich, like DARK SOULS III. 47,384 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/570940/)
6. [DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin](https://imho.run/games/335300/dark-souls-ii-scholar-of-the-first-sin) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III. 33,921 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/335300/)
7. [The First Berserker: Khazan](https://imho.run/games/2680010/the-first-berserker-khazan) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III. 9,382 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2680010/)
8. [WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers](https://imho.run/games/2277560/wuchang-fallen-feathers) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III. 5,116 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2277560/)
9. [Salt and Sanctuary](https://imho.run/games/283640/salt-and-sanctuary) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III. 7,119 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/283640/)
10. [Blasphemous](https://imho.run/games/774361/blasphemous) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III. 18,415 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/774361/)
11. [Lords of the Fallen](https://imho.run/games/1501750/lords-of-the-fallen) — Also Souls-like and Lore-Rich, like DARK SOULS III. 19,785 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1501750/)
12. [CODE VEIN](https://imho.run/games/678960/code-vein) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III. 18,893 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/678960/)
13. [Monster Hunter: World](https://imho.run/games/582010/monster-hunter-world) — Also Action RPG, like DARK SOULS III. 113,948 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/582010/)
14. [Clair Obscur: Expedition 33](https://imho.run/games/1903340/clair-obscur-expedition-33) — Also Souls-like and Lore-Rich, like DARK SOULS III. 97,746 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1903340/)
15. [Onimusha: Way of the Sword](https://imho.run/games/2638890/onimusha-way-of-the-sword) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III. 27,120 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638890/)
16. [Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen](https://imho.run/games/367500/dragon-s-dogma-dark-arisen) — Also Dark Fantasy and Action RPG, like DARK SOULS III. 21,988 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367500/)
17. [Mortal Shell](https://imho.run/games/1110910/mortal-shell) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III. 3,923 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1110910/)
18. [Darksiders III](https://imho.run/games/606280/darksiders-iii) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III. 4,533 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/606280/)
19. [Ashen](https://imho.run/games/649950/ashen) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III. 1,635 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/649950/)
20. [Blade of Darkness](https://imho.run/games/1710170/blade-of-darkness) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III. 720 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1710170/)
21. [Eldest Souls](https://imho.run/games/1108590/eldest-souls) — Also Souls-like and Lore-Rich, like DARK SOULS III. 1,035 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1108590/)
22. [Tails of Iron](https://imho.run/games/1283410/tails-of-iron) — Also Souls-like and Dark Fantasy, like DARK SOULS III. 3,970 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1283410/)
23. [Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™](https://imho.run/games/241930/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor) — A frequent pick in DARK SOULS III players' libraries. 32,987 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/241930/)
24. [Void Sols](https://imho.run/games/2736690/void-sols) — Also Souls-like and Action RPG, like DARK SOULS III. 260 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2736690/)

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## About DARK SOULS™ III

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 374320
- **Developer:** FromSoftware, Inc.
- **Publisher:** FromSoftware, Inc., Bandai Namco Entertainment
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Co-op
- **Released:** Apr 11, 2016
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 89
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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