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We filtered the 42 games similar to Salt and Sanctuary down to the 20 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER, LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame and LEGO Batman Trilogy top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Salt and Sanctuary.

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

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Within the “Multiplayer” category, the closest game to Salt and Sanctuary is SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame and LEGO Batman Trilogy follow close behind.

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The best multiplayer games like Salt and Sanctuary

20 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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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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LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame

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LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeLootSkill Tree
Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With Salt and Sanctuary it shares deep RPG systems, melee combat and offline play. Both also lean on loot and gear systems. The distance is in visuals and progression — its own ground is a third-person camera.

It predates Salt and Sanctuary by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Progression55Visuals0
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LEGO Batman Trilogy

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LEGO Batman Trilogy
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeLootSkill Tree
Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with Salt and Sanctuary is deep RPG systems, melee combat and offline play. To that it adds loot and gear systems. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings a third-person camera.

It predates Salt and Sanctuary by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Progression55Visuals0
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Nobody Saves the World

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Nobody Saves the World
Closest on visuals
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeFantasyExplorationLoot2D
Year 2022Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Held in common with Salt and Sanctuary: deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds loot and gear systems, and 2D presentation. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings an isometric view.

Released 6 years after Salt and Sanctuary.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Visuals65Setting64Progression63
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LEGO® The Incredibles

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LEGO® The Incredibles
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeExploration
Year 2018Dev TT Fusion · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Salt and Sanctuary is deep RPG systems, melee combat and offline play. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: a third-person camera.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Progression36Visuals0
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Dark Souls II

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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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Remnant: From the Ashes

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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
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Remnant II

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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
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Dark Souls III

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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
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Ashen

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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
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Demon's Souls

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Demon's Souls
Closest on setting
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
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LIZARDS MUST DIE

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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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Nioh 2

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Nioh 2
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy
Year 2020Dev Team NINJA · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PS4

Shelved next to Salt and Sanctuary for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings historical setting and a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Salt and Sanctuary.

Genre100Combat100Game mode93Tone89Setting44Visuals0
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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
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Lords of the Fallen

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Lords of the Fallen
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill Tree
Year 2023Dev HEXWORKS · CI GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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 7 years after Salt and Sanctuary.

Genre100Tone100Game mode71Progression63Combat55Setting41

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