Games like Blade of Darkness

Hack-and-slash action RPG with gory combat and limb dismemberment. Explore a dark fantasy world as one of four unique characters to defeat Chaos.

90% positive from 2,528 · 2021 · 14% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $1.79 (2014-08-08)

Violent Dark Fantasy DifficultSouls-likeActionCombat

Six games like Blade of Darkness

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter

80% positive from 1,942 reviews202515% finish itDeck Verified

Action RPG with challenging combat and beast hunting. Explore a snowy world, upgrade your settlement, and uncover secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise its art, music, and story, comparing its challenging action to Salt and Sacrifice, but not a Souls game.

The catchThe elemental system forces constant gear swapping in menus between almost every fight.

Both are tagged Souls-like, Dark Fantasy and Difficult.

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ELDERBORN

86% positive from 3,023 reviews202015% finish itDeck Verified

First-person fantasy slasher with souls-like progression. Master brutal melee combat and explore a dangerous world.

What players likedPlayers praise ELDERBORN as a fun, metal-themed sword-and-sorcery game with great combat and design, reminiscent of DOOM.

The catchCombat is clunky and unresponsive, with parries and hits that fail at random.

Both are tagged Souls-like, Dark Fantasy and Difficult.

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Vigil: The Longest Night

86% positive from 3,597 reviews202015% finish itDeck Verified

A side-scrolling Metroidvania action game with deep combat and gear customization. Explore a dark world, fight monsters, and uncover mysteries.

What players likedPlayers praise its good graphics, music, atmosphere, and varied weapons/skills, making it a unique and mesmerizing experience.

The catchThe map is broken and unreadable, which leaves you lost in a large metroidvania.

Both are tagged Souls-like, Difficult and RPG.

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La-Mulana 2

86% positive from 1,065 reviews201824% finish itDeck Verified

This is a Metroidvania-style action-adventure game focused on non-linear exploration and puzzle-solving within ancient ruins. Players decipher cryptic clues to uncover secrets and overcome challenges.

What players likedPlayers praise La-Mulana 2 as a challenging Metroidvania with improved puzzles, combat, and design compared to its predecessor.

The catchMovement is stiff and janky, with knockback bouncing you back several screens.

Both are tagged Souls-like, Difficult and Action.

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GRIME

85% positive from 6,623 reviews202116% finish itDeck Verified

Action-adventure RPG with challenging platforming and combat. Players absorb enemy traits to grow and mutate living weapons in a surreal, horror-themed world.

What players likedPlayers praise GRIME as a challenging Soulslike Metroidvania with satisfying combat, rewarding exploration, and unique dark fantasy aesthetics.

The catchMovement and combat feel clunky and sluggish, so the character never controls well.

Both are tagged Souls-like, Dark Fantasy and Difficult.

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Eldest Souls

73% positive from 4,301 reviews202117% finish itDeck Verified

This is a challenging souls-like action RPG focused on boss battles. Players explore a pixel art kingdom, fighting gods to gain powers and uncover mysteries.

What players likedPlayers praise Eldest Souls as a challenging boss-rush Soulslike with clean mechanics, great art, and engaging lore.

The catchBoss fights drag long as damage sponges

Both are tagged Souls-like, Dark Fantasy and Difficult.

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More about Blade of Darkness

What players liked

Players praise its "soulslike" combat and historical significance, comparing it to early "old-school TPS" games.

The catch

Movement and combat are clunky and dated, with attacks often failing to land.

Reviews: 90% positive from 2,528
Released: 2021
Finish it: 14% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $1.79 (2014-08-08)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 2,528 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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