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An anime-styled soulslike where you fight as a vampiric Revenant through a ruined world, backed by an AI companion and swappable Blood Codes that allow very flexible builds. It also offers a deep character creator and a melancholic, memory-driven story.
What defines Code Vein:
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The closest matches for Code Vein are Code Vein II, The First Berserker: Khazan and No Rest for the Wicked. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Code Vein special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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Best match
A dark anime-styled soulslike action RPG sequel where you hunt Horrors alongside a time-manipulating AI partner. Blood-based abilities, deep customization and demanding boss fights are the core of the experience.
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Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A punishing soulslike set in the Dungeon & Fighter universe, where the betrayed general Khazan seeks revenge through weighty, precise melee combat and brutal boss duels. Its striking cel-shaded look and aggressive parry-and-stamina system set it apart.
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Distinctive, stylised art style
An isometric soulslike action RPG with weighty, deliberate melee combat, stamina management and loot-driven builds, wrapped in a gorgeous painterly dark fantasy style. Town building and co-op round out the grim adventure on the Isle of Sacra.
89 % 39.99 €
Action-packed real-time combat
A fast action RPG spin-off in the Final Fantasy universe with Soulslike influences: as Jack you fight through a grim reimagining of the original Final Fantasy using a deep job system, parry-based combat and optional co-op. Its melodramatic story is memorable and often enjoyed ironically.
89 % 49.99 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A fast-paced Soulslike from Team Ninja set in the collapsing Han Dynasty, where deflecting and countering define the combat rhythm. Demon-corrupted warlords and mythical beasts provide tough fights that can also be tackled in co-op.
89 % 39.99 €
Dark, serious atmosphere
A Soulslike with guns, set in third person. You fight through procedurally assembled realms beyond portals and take on punishing bosses, ideally with up to two friends in co-op. It blends a post-apocalyptic Earth with alien fantasy worlds and rewards repeat runs with new weapons and secrets.
89 %
Dark, serious atmosphere
Nioh 2 is a punishing samurai action RPG set in Sengoku-era Japan, where you play a half-Yokai and master stances, timing and supernatural powers. Its deep loot and build variety and fast, demanding combat make it a standout for Soulslike fans.
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Fantasy setting
A 2D soulslike where you play an Inquisitor hunting powerful mages across several regions and claiming their gear and abilities. Combat is demanding, builds are varied, and you can also play it cooperatively.
87 %
Dark, serious atmosphere
A fast, aggressive Soulslike set in a gothic nightmare city, where you win by staying on the offensive instead of hiding behind a shield, and the story slowly turns into cosmic horror. Interlocking levels, brutal bosses and cryptic lore make it a genre landmark.
87 % 54.99 €
Lavish presentation
Game Freak's dark action RPG sends Emma and her dog Koo across a ruined, post-apocalyptic Japan. Its core is demanding, technical combat built around the two fighting as a duo.