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9 Online games like ELDEN RING that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to ELDEN RING down to the 9 that fit the “Online” category. Demon's Souls, Once Human and Lords of the Fallen top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to ELDEN RING.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
Tags
HardcoreDarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2022Dev FromSoftware

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Within the “Online” category, the closest game to ELDEN RING is Demon's Souls — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Once Human and Lords of the Fallen follow close behind.

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The best online games like ELDEN RING

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to ELDEN RING. Each one has been evaluated across 21 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Demon's Souls

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Demon's Souls
Closest on genre
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeMagicNarrativeDarkHardcoreFantasyThird Person
Year 2020Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

It meets ELDEN RING on strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on PvP competition and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat82Visuals75Setting49
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Once Human

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NGL79
Once Human
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2024Dev Starry StudioOn Xbox · Android · PC

It meets ELDEN RING on deep RPG systems, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in world — its own ground is a sandbox world.

Game mode100Progression84Genre75Visuals75World65
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Lords of the Fallen

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NGL69
Lords of the Fallen
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloCo-opOnlineMultiplayerMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2023Dev HEXWORKS · CI GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

The resemblance to ELDEN RING is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, tone and setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and co-op play.

Genre100Tone100Setting100World100Progression100Game mode90
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Ashen

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Ashen
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2018Dev A44 · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Same family as ELDEN RING: punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and co-op play. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is survival mechanics.

Genre100Tone100World100Game mode89Progression85Visuals76
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Remnant II

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NGL82
Remnant II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasySkill TreeThird Person
Year 2023Dev Gunfire Games · Gearbox PublishingOn Xbox · PC · PS5

The genre is the same as ELDEN RING’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and co-op play. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: loot and gear systems, and post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Tone100Game mode89Visuals76Combat59Progression41
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Lord of the Rings: War in the North

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Lord of the Rings: War in the North
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person
Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to ELDEN RING runs through deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on a medieval setting and single-player focus.

It predates ELDEN RING by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Setting100World100Game mode88Progression84Combat81Visuals76
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Dauntless

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Dauntless
Closest on visuals
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloMeleeMagicFantasySkill TreeThird Person3D
Year 2019Dev Phoenix LabsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

With ELDEN RING it shares deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and co-op play. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: crafting mechanics.

Visuals100Game mode90Combat86Genre75Setting69Progression26
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Orcs Must Die! 2

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NGL84
Orcs Must Die! 2
Closest on combat
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeMagicRangedFantasyThird Person
Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

It meets ELDEN RING on deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds online features and a third-person camera. They part company on setting: this one brings tower defense planning.

It predates ELDEN RING by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode89Visuals76Genre75Setting68
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Spellsworn

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NGL72
Spellsworn
RPGAction RPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMagicMeleeDarkFantasy3D
Year 2015Dev Frogsong StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

With ELDEN RING it shares deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and magic-based combat. Both also lean on co-op play and 3D presentation. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is MOBA team gameplay and free-to-play access.

Game mode95Combat87Genre75Setting71Visuals64Tone48

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