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Looking for games like Salt and Sanctuary? The NextGameLike editorial team analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat — against over 6,700 titles. These 42 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER leads with 83/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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HardcoreDarkCo-opSolo
Year 2016Dev Ska Studios

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The closest game to Salt and Sanctuary is SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Dark Souls II and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Salt and Sanctuary

42 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Salt and Sanctuary. 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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SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER

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NGL96
SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D
Year 2021Dev Heavy Sheep · Sewer CatPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Salt and Sanctuary and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel and an anime aesthetic.

Released 5 years after Salt and Sanctuary.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone57Visuals57Setting0
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Dark Souls II

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NGL89
Dark Souls II
Closest on tone
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree
Year 2014Dev FromSoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Salt and Sanctuary, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on skill tree progression and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is magic-based combat and a medieval setting.

Genre100Tone100Game mode80Progression73Combat59Setting50
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Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
Closest on visuals
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorExploration2D
Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Salt and Sanctuary does: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on game mode and progression: this one brings post-apocalyptic world.

Released 5 years after Salt and Sanctuary.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting57Progression39
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Blasphemous II

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Blasphemous II
Closest on setting
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyHorrorExploration2D
Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Salt and Sanctuary’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode and progression — its own ground is pixel art.

Released 7 years after Salt and Sanctuary.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone83Visuals64Progression36
5

Blasphemous

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NGL84
Blasphemous
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyHorrorExploration2D
Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

It shares the essentials of what Salt and Sanctuary does: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode and progression — its own ground is pixel art.

Released 3 years after Salt and Sanctuary.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone91Visuals55Progression39
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Nine Sols

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Nine Sols
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyExploration2D
Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Salt and Sanctuary does: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: a sci-fi setting.

Released 8 years after Salt and Sanctuary.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Progression39Setting32
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Dark Souls III

79
NGL91
Dark Souls III
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill Tree
Year 2016Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Same family as Salt and Sanctuary: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: a medieval setting and a third-person camera.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode83Setting52Progression48
8

Demon's Souls

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NGL92
Demon's Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorrorFantasy
Year 2020Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

Shelved next to Salt and Sanctuary for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: magic-based combat and a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Salt and Sanctuary.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Game mode73Combat68Visuals0
9

Remnant: From the Ashes

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NGL81
Remnant: From the Ashes
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyHorror
Year 2019Dev Gunfire Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It meets Salt and Sanctuary on punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 3 years after Salt and Sanctuary.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode79Setting72Visuals0
10

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Salt and Sanctuary and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. They part company on game mode and progression.

Released 8 years after Salt and Sanctuary.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone82Setting63Progression39
11

Remnant II

79
NGL82
Remnant II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorSkill TreeLoot
Year 2023Dev Gunfire Games · Gearbox PublishingOn Xbox · PC · PS5

Genre puts it alongside Salt and Sanctuary, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on co-op play and skill tree progression. The distance is in visuals and progression — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and a third-person camera.

Released 7 years after Salt and Sanctuary.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode78Setting69Progression52
12

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

78
NGL87
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration2D
Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Salt and Sanctuary for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. The distance is in game mode and progression — its own ground is an anime aesthetic and pixel art.

Genre100Combat100Tone90Visuals53Setting45Progression35
13

Ashen

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NGL74
Ashen
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration
Year 2018Dev A44 · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Salt and Sanctuary and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and progression — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode77Setting64Progression34
14

ELDEN RING

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ELDEN RING
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill Tree
Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Salt and Sanctuary: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings magic-based combat and a medieval setting.

Released 6 years after Salt and Sanctuary.

Genre100Tone100Game mode71Combat59Progression53Setting50
15

LIZARDS MUST DIE

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NGL83
LIZARDS MUST DIE
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration
Year 2023Dev The Bratans · AgafonoffPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Salt and Sanctuary, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings historical setting and a third-person camera.

Released 7 years after Salt and Sanctuary.

Genre100Combat100Game mode93Tone85Setting32Progression30

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