Best Games Like Elden Ring: 8 Picks If You Need More
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You've beaten Elden Ring. Maybe the DLC too. The Lands Between are empty and you're chasing that feeling again — the thrill of exploration, the satisfaction of finally beating a boss that killed you thirty times, the wonder of stumbling into a hidden area. These games deliver that same magic.
Dark Souls IIIBUY
The obvious next step. DS3's combat is the direct ancestor of Elden Ring's, and the boss roster — Nameless King, Twin Princes, Soul of Cinder — is arguably superior. Linear progression means tighter pacing, though you'll miss the open-world freedom. At $15 on sale, it's essential.
Sekiro: Shadows Die TwiceBUY
FromSoftware's most mechanically demanding game. The posture-based combat system replaces dodge-rolling with precise parrying, creating a rhythm-game-like flow to every fight. Genichiro and Isshin are among the best boss fights in gaming history. No build variety — but the single katana feels perfect.
Nioh 2BUY
Team Ninja's answer to Souls — faster, more complex, and with the deepest combat system in the genre. The stance system, Burst Counters, and Yokai abilities create a mechanical depth that rewards hundreds of hours of mastery. Harder than Elden Ring, but fair.
Lies of PBUY
Pinocchio meets Dark Souls in a Victorian steampunk Belle Époque. The weapon assembly system lets you combine blade and handle from different weapons. Surprisingly polished for a debut studio. The atmosphere is gorgeous and unsettling in equal measure.
Hollow KnightBUY
Not a Soulslike in the traditional sense, but Hollow Knight captures the same feeling of hostile, beautiful exploration and punishing-but-fair boss fights. The Pantheon endgame content rivals anything FromSoftware has made in difficulty. And it's $15.
Dragon's Dogma 2BUY
The open-world exploration scratches the same itch as Elden Ring — discovering caves, stumbling into enemies way above your level, and the emergent chaos of the Pawn system. Combat is flashy and empowering, especially for spellcasters. Rough edges, but the highs are very high.
Monster Hunter: WorldBUY
If what you loved about Elden Ring was the boss fights, Monster Hunter is an entire game built around that concept. Every hunt is a 20-40 minute boss fight with preparation, adaptation, and deep weapon mastery. 14 weapon types each play like a different game.
BloodborneDEPENDS
FromSoftware's masterpiece, if you have a PlayStation. Faster and more aggressive than Elden Ring, with a Lovecraftian horror aesthetic that's unmatched. The rally system rewards aggression over caution. Still PS-exclusive with no PC port, which is the only reason it's not a universal BUY.