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Games like Elden Ring, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, and Dark Souls: Remastered, ranked by the GamesGraph community.
Last updated: July 13, 2026

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    1
    Elden Ring
    2022February 2022 by FromSoftware
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    8.58 Excellent-
  • 2
    2
    Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
    2024June 2024 by Atlus
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    8.45 Excellent-
  • 3
    3
    Dark Souls: Remastered
    2018May 2018 by QLOC
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    8.14 Excellent--
  • 4
    4
    Hades II
    2025September 2025 by Supergiant Games
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    8.00 Good++
  • 5
    5
    Hades
    2020September 2020 by Supergiant Games
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    7.98 Good++
  • 6
    6
    Dark Souls III
    2016March 2016 by FromSoftware
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    7.94 Good++
  • 7
    7
    Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist
    2025January 2025 by Live Wire
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    7.93 Good++
  • 8
    8
    Dark Souls
    2011September 2011 by FromSoftware
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    7.92 Good++
  • 9
    9
    Gothic II
    2002November 2002 by Piranha Bytes
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    7.91 Good++
  • 10
    10
    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
    2014November 2014 by Edmund McMillen
    Shooter, Puzzle, RPG
    Shooter, Puzzle, RPG
    7.83 Good+
  • 11
    11
    Rabbit & Steel
    2024May 2024 by mino_dev
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    7.71 Good+
  • 12
    12
    Lies of P
    2023September 2023 by Round8 Studio
    RPG, Adventure, Horror
    RPG, Adventure, Horror
    7.70 Good+
  • 13
    13
    Final Fantasy IV
    2007December 2007 by Matrix Software
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    7.62 Good
  • 14
    14
    Dwarf Fortress
    2022December 2022 by Bay 12 Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.58 Good
  • 15
    15
    Gothic
    2001October 2001 by Piranha Bytes
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    7.58 Good
  • 16
    16
    Blasphemous II
    2023August 2023 by The Game Kitchen
    Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash
    7.57 Good
  • 17
    17
    Wuppo
    2016September 2016 by Knuist & Perzik
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    7.56 Good
  • 18
    18
    Black Myth: Wukong
    2024August 2024 by Game Science
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    7.46 Good
  • 19
    19
    Slay the Spire
    2019January 2019 by Mega Crit Games
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    7.42 Good
  • 20
    20
    Arx Fatalis
    2002June 2002 by Arkane Studios
    Puzzle, RPG, Adventure
    Puzzle, RPG, Adventure
    7.42 Good
  • 21
    21
    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
    2016July 2016 by Nihon Falcom
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    7.41 Good
  • 22
    22
    XCOM 2
    2016February 2016 by Firaxis Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.41 Good
  • 23
    23
    Battle Brothers
    2017March 2017 by Overhype Studios
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.32 Good-
  • 24
    24
    Tales of Maj'Eyal
    2012December 2012 by Netcore Games
    RPG, Tactical, Adventure
    RPG, Tactical, Adventure
    7.30 Good-
  • 25
    25
    FTL: Faster Than Light
    2012September 2012 by Subset Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.29 Good-
  • 26
    26
    Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
    2018December 2018 by Game Atelier
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    7.28 Good-
  • 27
    27
    Catherine Classic
    2019January 2019 by Atlus
    Platform, Puzzle, RPG
    Platform, Puzzle, RPG
    7.28 Good-
  • 28
    28
    Tunic
    2022March 2022 by Andrew Shouldice
    Puzzle, RPG, Adventure
    Puzzle, RPG, Adventure
    7.24 Good-
  • 29
    29
    Sid Meier's Pirates!
    1987May 1987 by MicroProse Software, Inc.
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.23 Good-
  • 30
    30
    Caves of Qud
    2024December 2024 by Freehold Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.22 Good-
  • 31
    31
    CrossCode
    2018September 2018 by Radical Fish Games
    Shooter, Puzzle, RPG
    Shooter, Puzzle, RPG
    7.21 Good-
  • 32
    32
    Star Traders: Frontiers
    2017November 2017 by Trese Brothers
    RPG, Strategy, Science fiction
    RPG, Strategy, Science fiction
    7.20 Good-
  • 33
    33
    Library of Ruina
    2021August 2021 by Project Moon
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.19 Good-
  • 34
    34
    Ys: The Oath in Felghana
    2005July 2005 by Nihon Falcom
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    7.17 Good-
  • 35
    35
    XCOM: Enemy Unknown
    2012October 2012 by Firaxis Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    7.14 Good-
  • 36
    36
    Ys I & II Chronicles
    2009December 2009 by Nihon Falcom
    RPG, Isometric, Story Rich
    RPG, Isometric, Story Rich
    7.14 Good-
  • 37
    37
    Metro: Last Light Redux
    2014August 2014 by 4A Games
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    7.11 Good--
  • 38
    38
    Tiny Rogues
    2022September 2022 by Ruby Dev
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    7.11 Good--
  • 39
    39
    S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
    2007March 2007 by GSC Game World
    Shooter, RPG, Science fiction
    Shooter, RPG, Science fiction
    7.10 Good--
  • 40
    40
    Monster Train
    2020May 2020 by Shiny Shoe
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    7.09 Good--
  • 41
    41
    The First Berserker: Khazan
    2025March 2025 by Neople
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Third person
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Third person
    7.04 Good--
  • 42
    42
    Rogue Legacy 2
    2022April 2022 by Cellar Door Games
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    7.03 Good--
  • 43
    43
    Hyper Light Drifter
    2016March 2016 by Heart Machine
    Shooter, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Shooter, RPG, Hack and Slash
    6.98 Good--
  • 44
    44
    Dark Souls II
    2014March 2014 by FromSoftware
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.96 Good--
  • 45
    45
    Ys Origin
    2006December 2006 by Nihon Falcom
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    6.94 Good--
  • 46
    46
    Monster Hunter: World
    2018January 2018 by Capcom
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.93 Good--
  • 47
    47
    Lords of the Fallen
    2023October 2023 by HEXWORKS
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.92 Good--
  • 48
    48
    Vaporum
    2017September 2017 by Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    6.91 Good--
  • 49
    49
    Nioh 2 Remastered: The Complete Edition
    2021February 2021 by Team NINJA
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.90 Good--
  • 50
    50
    LoneStar
    2025April 2025 by Math Tide
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    Puzzle, RPG, Simulator
    6.89 Good--
  • 51
    51
    Wizardry 8
    2001November 2001 by Sir-Tech Canada
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.89 Good--
  • 52
    52
    Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
    2015April 2015 by FromSoftware
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.88 Good--
  • 53
    53
    Chrono Ark
    2024May 2024 by Al Fine
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.88 Good--
  • 54
    54
    Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
    2003September 2003 by Nihon Falcom
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.88 Good--
  • 55
    55
    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
    2019June 2019 by ArtPlay
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    6.86 Okay++
  • 56
    56
    Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
    2014October 2014 by WayForward
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    6.85 Okay++
  • 57
    57
    Rabi-Ribi
    2016January 2016 by CreSpirit
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    6.85 Okay++
  • 58
    58
    Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
    2021September 2021 by Owlcat Games
    RPG, Strategy, Tactical
    RPG, Strategy, Tactical
    6.83 Okay++
  • 59
    59
    Crypt of the NecroDancer
    2015April 2015 by Brace Yourself Games
    Music, RPG, Adventure
    Music, RPG, Adventure
    6.81 Okay++
  • 60
    60
    Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
    2021June 2021 by adglobe
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    6.80 Okay++
  • 61
    61
    The Binding of Isaac
    2011September 2011 by Edmund McMillen
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    6.79 Okay++
  • 62
    62
    Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children
    2020April 2020 by Dandylion
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.74 Okay++
  • 63
    63
    Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
    1997October 1997 by Interplay Entertainment
    RPG, Science fiction, Survival
    RPG, Science fiction, Survival
    6.72 Okay++
  • 64
    64
    Across the Obelisk
    2021April 2021 by Dreamsite Games
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.72 Okay++
  • 65
    65
    Blasphemous
    2019September 2019 by The Game Kitchen
    Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Platform, RPG, Hack and Slash
    6.71 Okay++
  • 66
    66
    Cogmind
    2017October 2017 by Grid Sage Games
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    6.70 Okay++
  • 67
    67
    Starpoint Gemini 2
    2014September 2014 by Little Green Men Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.69 Okay++
  • 68
    68
    Rift of the NecroDancer
    2025February 2025 by Brace Yourself Games
    Music, RPG, Arcade
    Music, RPG, Arcade
    6.69 Okay++
  • 69
    69
    Shogun Showdown
    2024September 2024 by Roboatino
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.68 Okay++
  • 70
    70
    The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
    2011May 2011 by CD Projekt RED
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.68 Okay++
  • 71
    71
    They Are Billions
    2019June 2019 by Numantian Games
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy
    Real Time Strategy, RPG, Strategy
    6.63 Okay++
  • 72
    72
    Suzerain
    2020December 2020 by Torpor Games
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.63 Okay++
  • 73
    73
    Noita
    2020October 2020 by Nolla Games
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    Shooter, RPG, Simulator
    6.63 Okay++
  • 74
    74
    Full Metal Furies
    2018January 2018 by Cellar Door Games
    Puzzle, RPG, Hack and Slash
    Puzzle, RPG, Hack and Slash
    6.63 Okay++
  • 75
    75
    Risk of Rain
    2013November 2013 by Hopoo Games
    Shooter, Platform, RPG
    Shooter, Platform, RPG
    6.61 Okay+
  • 76
    76
    Monster Sanctuary
    2020December 2020 by Moi Rai Games
    Platform, RPG, Strategy
    Platform, RPG, Strategy
    6.60 Okay+
  • 77
    77
    Onimusha: Warlords
    2019January 2019 by Capcom Production Studio 2
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.60 Okay+
  • 78
    78
    The Evil Within 2
    2017October 2017 by Tango Gameworks
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    6.60 Okay+
  • 79
    79
    The Surge 2
    2019September 2019 by Deck13 Interactive
    RPG, Adventure, Science fiction
    RPG, Adventure, Science fiction
    6.60 Okay+
  • 80
    80
    Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
    2013April 2013 by Capcom
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.58 Okay+
  • 81
    81
    Darkest Dungeon
    2016January 2016 by Red Hook Studios
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.57 Okay+
  • 82
    82
    Etrian Odyssey HD
    2023June 2023 by Atlus
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.57 Okay+
  • 83
    83
    Ravenswatch
    2024September 2024 by Passtech Games
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.56 Okay+
  • 84
    84
    Grime
    2021August 2021 by Clover Bite
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    6.52 Okay+
  • 85
    85
    Darkwood
    2017August 2017 by Acid Wizard Studio
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    RPG, Strategy, Adventure
    6.51 Okay+
  • 86
    86
    Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
    2020November 2020 by Edelweiss
    Platform, RPG, Simulator
    Platform, RPG, Simulator
    6.50 Okay+
  • 87
    87
    Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
    2018November 2018 by Bulwark Studios
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.50 Okay+
  • 88
    88
    Valheim
    2021February 2021 by Iron Gate Studios
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.49 Okay+
  • 89
    89
    Gloomhaven
    2019July 2019 by Flaming Fowl Studios
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    RPG, Strategy, Turn-Based
    6.48 Okay+
  • 90
    90
    Children of Morta
    2019September 2019 by Dead Mage
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    RPG, Adventure, Fantasy
    6.48 Okay+
  • 91
    91
    One Step From Eden
    2020March 2020 by Thomas Moon Kang
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, RPG
    Shooter, Real Time Strategy, RPG
    6.47 Okay+
  • 92
    92
    Nioh
    2017February 2017 by Team NINJA
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.46 Okay+
  • 93
    93
    Remnant: From the Ashes
    2019August 2019 by Gunfire Games
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    6.46 Okay+
  • 94
    94
    Steelrising
    2022September 2022 by Spiders
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.46 Okay+
  • 95
    95
    Archvale
    2021December 2021 by idoz & phops
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    Shooter, RPG, Adventure
    6.45 Okay+
  • 96
    96
    The Banner Saga 2
    2016April 2016 by Stoic
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    RPG, Simulator, Strategy
    6.44 Okay+
  • 97
    97
    Death and Taxes
    2020February 2020 by Placeholder Gameworks
    Point-and-click, Puzzle, RPG
    Point-and-click, Puzzle, RPG
    6.43 Okay+
  • 98
    98
    Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
    2016March 2016 by Bombservice
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    Platform, RPG, Adventure
    6.42 Okay+
  • 99
    99
    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
    2008September 2008 by LucasArts
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.40 Okay+
  • 100
    100
    Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
    2020January 2020 by CyberConnect2
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    RPG, Hack and Slash, Adventure
    6.40 Okay+
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