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31 Dark games like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice down to the 31 that fit the “Dark” category. Darksiders III, Another Crab's Treasure and Lies of P top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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HardcoreNarrativeSolo
Year 2019Dev FromSoftware

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is Darksiders III — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Another Crab's Treasure and Lies of P follow close behind.

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The best dark games like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

31 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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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Darksiders III

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Darksiders III
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2018Dev Gunfire Games · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: post-apocalyptic world.

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Another Crab's Treasure

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Another Crab's Treasure
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2024Dev Aggro Crab GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

If Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice worked for you because of punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 5 years after Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone91Visuals78Combat60
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Lies of P

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Lies of P
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2023Dev Round8 Studio · NeowizOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

If Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice worked for you because of punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on a third-person camera and fantasy world. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is horror setting.

Released 4 years after Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals71Progression67
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Lords Of The Fallen 2014

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Lords Of The Fallen 2014
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2014Dev City Interactive · Square EnixPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice does: punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is magic-based combat and a medieval setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals100Progression59
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Mortal Shell

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Mortal Shell
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2020Dev Cold Symmetry · PlaystackOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, tone and world. To that it adds fantasy world and single-player focus. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings horror setting.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Game mode84Progression67
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Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue

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Black Gunner Wukong: Prologue
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person
Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice: punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is a mythological setting.

Released 5 years after Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals74Combat58Setting30
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Black Myth: Wukong

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Black Myth: Wukong
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person
Year 2024Dev Game ScienceOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings a mythological setting.

Released 5 years after Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals74Combat58Setting30
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Nine Sols

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

Genre puts it alongside Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and 2D presentation.

Released 5 years after Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression72Combat59Setting31
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Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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

It comes from the same genre as Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice 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 setting — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression72Combat57Setting34
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Dark Souls III

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Dark Souls III
Closest on progression
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2016Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice worked for you because of punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on a third-person camera and fantasy world. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is a medieval setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Same studio: FromSoftware.

Genre100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals100Combat60
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Ashen

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Ashen
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2018Dev A44 · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, tone and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and combat: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Progression67Setting61
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Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

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Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyExploration
Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Genre puts it alongside Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, 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 setting: this one brings magic-based combat and an anime aesthetic.

Genre100Game mode100Tone79Progression72Combat43Setting41
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Vampyr

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Vampyr
Closest on combat
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2018Dev Dontnod Eleven · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice — the two agree on combat, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to melee combat and fantasy world. Where the two diverge is setting: horror setting.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals100
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METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

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METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthDarkHardcoreNarrativeFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Year 2013Dev Platinum Games · KonamiPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice does: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Genre75Setting64
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ELDEN RING

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ELDEN RING
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice does: punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and combat: this one brings magic-based combat and a medieval setting.

Same studio: FromSoftware.

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