Best Games like Elden Ring

If you’re like me and got absolutely lost in the vast, haunting world of Elden Ring, then you know what it feels like to crave a game that mixes deep lore, intense combat, and a sense of freedom that keeps you on the edge of your seat. From exploring eerie landscapes to conquering punishing bosses, Elden Ring has set the bar high.

But here’s the good news: there are plenty of other games that offer that same dark, mysterious vibe with their own unique twists. So, grab your sword (or, you know, whatever weapon suits your vibe), because here’s a list of the best games like Elden Ring that’ll have you losing track of time, one boss fight at a time.

1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

When in doubt, you can always rely on The Witcher to have fun. I played it on numerous occasions and still had tons of fun. Definitely not as hard as some of the games on the list which is a perfect intro for the rest or just for having fun relaxing times. And the replayability of The Wild Hunt is endless so good luck with it. 

2. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

You can’t go wrong with the Sekiro — it might get more challenging in the first couple of hours of playthrough but as long as you get your basics right, you shouldn’t struggle as much. 

I’m not saying it’s gonna be easy because it won’t but you’ll have an easier time dealing with some of the bosses and other obstacles that come your way. Take your time with the game and try not to take it too personally. 

I even lost count of how many times I was doing something perfectly and then panic-pressed a button and ruined all of the progress or simply miscalculated the situation. Just take a breather and do it again or take a break and come back to it when you feel ready for it. As long as you don’t give up, eventually you’ll succeed. 

3. Dark Souls 3

Dark Soul 3 is a perfect game to play before getting into the Elden Ring or if you already did and still have that itch that needs to be scratched. Some claim it’s easier and some say it’s more difficult than Elden Ring but you can judge that for yourself. Nonetheless, the game offers a ton of interesting and hard boss fights, and if you take your sweet time with the game you’ll be playing it way more than 30 hours. 

4. Lies of P

In Lies of P, you get to play as puppet Pinocchio, who explores the fictional city of Krat and battles various enemies with some of them being puppets, factions, and citizens disfigured by the strange disease. 

Lies of P has great visuals and sound design, the performance of the game is top-notch, and the implementation of soul-like elements is spot-on. You’ll definitely have a great time playing this one and probably it’s going to take more time than average to beat the game, especially if you play it for the first time.

5. Lords of the Fallen

Lords of the Fallen is one of the games that was released last year and had kind of mixed reviews but I still strongly believe that game is worth trying out. Lords of The Fallen’s campaign can be completed in a co-op mode, so that might be a huge bonus for some people. The game also features a PVP (player-versus-player) multiplayer mode.

6. Thymesia

Thymesia is also a great choice if you want to dip your toes into soul-like games. It’s not too difficult or too easy nor does it take too long to finish. Don’t expect too much of the story, it’s mostly a combat-focused game. This is the reason why it could be a fine candidate to get you into this world. 

7. Demon’s Souls (Remake)

You’re probably thinking “Oh it’s just a remake of an old game, it definitely can’t be good” and automatically you would be wrong. They did an absolute banger job with this remake. Not only did they add a lot of smart quality-of-life changes but they’ve also added new weapons, armor, rings, and a couple more items. This would be one of the prime examples of how remakes should be done. And again depending on your experience with these types of games, you might find it extremely easy or you end up spending over 100+ hours on it.