Best DARK SOULS III Alternatives ranked by AI · updated Aug 2026

💡 Pick it for a much larger world, more build freedom, and a more approachable version of FromSoftware's formula.

Elden Ring is an open-world action RPG for players seeking challenging combat, exploration, and extensive character customization. It expands the Souls formula...

💡 Choose it for tighter parry-focused combat and stealth instead of Dark Souls III's broader RPG customization.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a challenging action-adventure game about a shinobi rescuing his master in a supernatural version of Sengoku Japan....

💡 Pick it for a polished, linear Souls-like with clearer storytelling and an inventive weapon-combination system.

Lies of P is a single-player action RPG inspired by the Souls formula, set in a grim Belle Époque interpretation of Pinocchio....

💡 Choose it for faster combat, gothic horror, and trick weapons, provided you play on a compatible PlayStation system.

Bloodborne is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware. It is known for its challenging gameplay, dark atmosphere, and deep lore.

💡 Pick it for deeper loot, stance-based combat, and build crafting than Dark Souls III offers.

Nioh 2 is an action RPG that blends Japanese history and mythology with challenging gameplay. Players create their own samurai character and...

💡 Choose it for the most influential interconnected world and slower, more exploratory Souls experience.

Dark Souls Remastered is an action RPG for players who want the foundational Souls experience in a dark, interconnected fantasy world. It...