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2007 PlayStation

A dark action RPG set in the Irish village of Doolin, where you play Ellen and Keats venturing into the Netherworld. Instead of leveling up, you capture the souls of creatures (Folk) and use them as abilities in combat.

What defines Folklore:

  • Fantasy setting
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Lavish presentation
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The closest matches for Folklore are Soulstice, Oninaki and Chaos Legion. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Folklore special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Soulstice

94 %

2022 PCPlayStationXbox 39.99 € 👍 74 % Mostly positive, 2,239 reviews on Steam

  • Fantasy setting
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Action-packed real-time combat

A dark fantasy hack-and-slash in the vein of classic stylish action games, where you control two very different sisters at once: a swordswoman and her ghostly companion. The fast combat built on switching powers and chaining combos carries an emotional story about sisterly bonds.

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Oninaki

Strong, story-driven narrative

A dark action RPG from the makers of I Am Setsuna and Lost Sphear, in which you play a Watcher guiding departed souls. You swap between weapon-based Daemons in real-time combat while following a melancholic story about life and death.

Chaos Legion

Action-packed real-time combat

A gothic hack-and-slash in which the knight Sieg summons legions of demonic creatures to fight alongside him against swarms of enemies. Combat is fast and stylish, and the story follows a forbidden book and a fallen friend.

Legacy of Kain: Defiance

Strong, story-driven narrative

A dark gothic action-adventure where you alternate between the vampire Kain and the wraith Raziel. Brutal melee combat, environmental puzzles and a dense, layered tale of fate and vengeance define the experience.

Odin Sphere

Distinctive, stylised art style

A gorgeously hand-painted 2D action RPG that tells a tragic, Norse-inspired tale across five interlocking character campaigns. Fast brawler combat is complemented by alchemy, cooking and plant-growing systems.

Primal

Strong, story-driven narrative

A PS2 action-adventure where Jen and her gargoyle companion Scree travel through demonic realms to rescue her boyfriend. You switch between the two characters and use new demon forms to solve puzzles and fight.

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

Action-packed real-time combat

As Hector, a former servant of Dracula, you hack your way through gothic castles and lands in a 3D action adventure. Its standout feature is Devil Forgery, which lets you raise and evolve Innocent Devil companions that fight alongside you.

South of Midnight

Distinctive, stylised art style

A linear action-adventure through the American Deep South where Hazel, a Weaver, battles folklore creatures and mends the broken stories of haunted souls. Its stop-motion-inspired look and soulful Southern soundtrack make it stand out.

Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain

Strong, story-driven narrative

You play the vampire Kain in a gloomy, gothic Nosgoth, fighting through melee combat, stealth and growing vampiric powers in a story-driven bid to reclaim power. The moody atmosphere and cynical antihero are the main draw.

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