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Best souls-like games

The 45 best souls-like games, ranked from 24,271 critic and player ratings.

The best souls-like game right now is Elden Ring, with a critic score of 97/100. Updated November 2026.

How this ranking is built
  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 1970 to 2026.
  • 45 games are listed on this page, carrying 24,271 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 45

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01 Elden Ring S Elden Ring 2022 · 2,342 ratings · 12 Tier votes Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses. 97 /100
02 God of War (2018) B God of War (2018) 2018 · 5,229 ratings · 4 Tier votes · finished by 38% 94 /100
03 Monster Hunter: World S Monster Hunter: World 2018 · 579 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 9% Welcome to a new world! Take on the role of a hunter and slay ferocious monsters in a living, breathing ecosystem where you can use the landscape and its diverse inhabitants to get the upper hand. Hunt alone or in co-op with up to three other players, and use materials collected from fallen foes to craft new gear and take on even bigger, badder beasts! 93 /100
04 Hades II S Hades II 2025 · 179 ratings · 1 Tier vote Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler. 93 /100
05 Demon's Souls (2020) Demon's Souls (2020) 2020 · 216 ratings Entirely rebuilt from the ground up and masterfully enhanced, Demon's Souls is a remake of the 2009 release that introduces the horrors of a fog-laden, dark fantasy land to a whole new generation of gamers. Those who’ve faced its trials and tribulations before, can once again challenge the darkness in stunning visual quality with incredible performance. The remake features improved graphics and animations, sound and lighting tweaks and a reimagining of many of the visual, musical and mechanical aspects of the original game. 92 /100
06 Bloodborne S Bloodborne 2015 · 1,893 ratings · 5 Tier votes · finished by 24% An action RPG in which the player embodies a Hunter who, after being transfused with the mysterious blood local to the city of Yharnam, sets off into a "night of the Hunt", an extended night in which Hunters may phase in and out of dream and reality in order to thin the outbreak of abominable beasts that plague the land and, for the more resilient and insightful Hunters, uncover the answers to the Hunt's many mysteries. 91 /100
07 Ori and the Will of the Wisps Ori and the Will of the Wisps 2020 · 586 ratings · finished by 24% Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game that combines exploration, traversal, and combat within an interconnected world. Designed in a Metroidvania style, it focuses on navigating varied environments, uncovering hidden areas, and acquiring abilities that expand movement and progression options. The game features a system of upgrades and spirit-based skills that support different playstyles, along with environmental challenges and encounters that require timing and precision. Its presentation emphasizes detailed animation and a cohesive audiovisual design that supports both exploration and gameplay. 91 /100
08 Dark Souls S Dark Souls 2011 · 1,741 ratings · 3 Tier votes · finished by 24% Dark Souls is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in September 2011 as a spiritual sequel to Demon's Souls, it is set in a dark, medieval fantasy world. It is renowned for its challenging gameplay, intricate level design, and deep lore. Players control a customizable character known as the Chosen Undead, embarking on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of the cursed land of Lordran. Dark Souls is known for its punishing difficulty, requiring players to carefully manage combat, stamina, and resources while navigating hostile environments filled with dangerous enemies and formidable bosses. The game features a unique multiplayer component, allowing players to leave messages for others, summon allies for cooperative play, or invade other players' worlds for PvP combat. The original release of Dark Souls received critical acclaim for its atmospheric world, innovative mechanics, and rewarding gameplay, solidifying its place as a seminal title in the action RPG genre. 91 /100
09 Dark Souls II S Dark Souls II 2014 · 854 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 28% Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in March 2014. Set in the kingdom of Drangleic, players control the Bearer of the Curse, seeking to cure their undead curse. The game features challenging combat, deep lore, and a dark, atmospheric world. It introduces new mechanics like dual-wielding and a flexible character progression system, with improved multiplayer options for cooperative and PvP play. The online servers were shut down on March 31st, 2024. 90 /100
10 Returnal Returnal 2021 · 193 ratings · finished by 18% Returnal is a 2021 roguelike third-person shooter video game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It follows Selene Vassos, an astronaut who lands on the planet Atropos in search of the mysterious "White Shadow" signal and finds herself trapped in a time loop. After crash-landing on a shape-shifting alien planet, Selene finds herself fighting tooth and nail for survival. Every time she’s defeated, the player is forced to restart the journey. 90 /100
11 Tunic Tunic 2022 · 254 ratings · finished by 14% 89 /100
12 Blasphemous II Blasphemous II 2023 · 100 ratings 89 /100
13 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 2020 · 123 ratings · finished by 10% 89 /100
14 Nine Sols Nine Sols 2024 · 97 ratings 88 /100
15 Black Myth: Wukong B Black Myth: Wukong 2024 · 253 ratings · 1 Tier vote 88 /100
16 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 S Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 2025 · 1,000 ratings · 11 Tier votes 87 /100
17 Dark Souls: Remastered C Dark Souls: Remastered 2018 · 571 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 26% 87 /100
18 Death's Door Death's Door 2021 · 192 ratings 87 /100
19 Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin S Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin 2015 · 449 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 21% 87 /100
20 Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon 2023 · 107 ratings 87 /100
21 Silent Hill f Silent Hill f 2025 · 127 ratings 86 /100
22 Stellar Blade Stellar Blade 2024 · 163 ratings 86 /100
23 Dark Souls III B Dark Souls III 2016 · 1,991 ratings · 5 Tier votes · finished by 24% · 29 h to beat 86 /100
24 Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition 2021 · 83 ratings 86 /100
25 Lies Of P S Lies Of P 2023 · 343 ratings · 1 Tier vote 85 /100
26 Elden Ring Nightreign Elden Ring Nightreign 2025 · 107 ratings 85 /100
27 Salt and Sanctuary Salt and Sanctuary 2016 · 121 ratings · finished by 10% 85 /100
28 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor B Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 2023 · 327 ratings · 1 Tier vote 85 /100
29 Mortal Kombat 1 Mortal Kombat 1 2023 · 106 ratings 84 /100
30 Kena: Bridge of Spirits B Kena: Bridge of Spirits 2021 · 231 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 30% 84 /100
31 Remnant II Remnant II 2023 · 106 ratings 84 /100
32 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order B Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2019 · 1,050 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 29% 83 /100
33 Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight 2016 · 127 ratings · finished by 9% 83 /100
34 Sifu C Sifu 2022 · 220 ratings · 1 Tier vote 79 /100
35 Blasphemous Blasphemous 2019 · 326 ratings · finished by 13% 78 /100
36 Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy S Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy 2017 · 377 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 11% 78 /100
37 Remnant: From the Ashes Remnant: From the Ashes 2019 · 307 ratings · finished by 15% 76 /100
38 Mortal Shell Mortal Shell 2020 · 108 ratings · finished by 9% 75 /100
39 Code Vein Code Vein 2019 · 202 ratings · finished by 11% 73 /100
40 The Surge The Surge 2017 · 110 ratings · finished by 5% 72 /100
41 Lords of the Fallen Lords of the Fallen 2023 · 89 ratings 72 /100
42 Lords of the Fallen Lords of the Fallen 2014 · 167 ratings · finished by 7% 69 /100
43 Contrast Contrast 2013 · 103 ratings · finished by 11% 57 /100
44 Where Winds Meet Where Winds Meet 2024 · 121 ratings 55 /100
45 Escape from Tarkov S Escape from Tarkov 2025 · 301 ratings · 2 Tier votes 30 /100
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What is the best souls-like game?

Elden Ring currently tops the ranking with a score of 97/100 across 2,342 ratings. It holds a S grade from the Tier community — updated November 2026.

How is this ranking built?

Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.