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Games like Nioh 2

2020PlayStation

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.

Historical setting
Strong character progression
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Challenging difficulty

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The closest matches for Nioh 2 are Nioh, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Nioh 3. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Nioh 2 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Nioh 100% match – Historical setting
Newest alternative: Nioh 3 93% match – released 2026

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Nioh

100 %Match

2017PCPlayStation78 % positive49.99 €

A punishing samurai action RPG set in Sengoku-era Japan, where you play William and fight Yokai using multiple stances and Ki management. Deep loot and build systems meet demanding, precise duels.

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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Historical setting

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.

Nioh 3

Challenging difficulty

Demanding samurai action where you switch on the fly between Samurai and Ninja fighting styles to take down yokai from Japanese myth. Deep loot and build systems meet an open world for the first time in the series.

Steelrising

Historical setting

A soulslike set in revolutionary Paris of 1789, where you play the graceful automaton Aegis fighting the king's mechanical army. Alternate history, steampunk flavor and dodge-and-counter combat define it, with assist options making it more approachable.

Demon's Souls

Challenging difficulty

This remake of the genre-founding classic sends you through fog-shrouded, bleak fantasy realms full of merciless enemies and punishing bosses. Modern visuals and fluid combat make the birth of the Soulslike feel fresh again.

The First Berserker: Khazan

Challenging difficulty

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.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

Historical setting

A demanding soulslike set in a grim take on the late Ming Dynasty, where a mysterious plague twists people into monsters. Flexible weapon builds, precise parrying and a madness mechanic that trades risk for power define its combat.

Demon's Souls

Challenging difficulty

The original Soulslike: you fight through the fog-cursed kingdom of Boletaria across brutal, interconnected stages full of traps and demons, where every death costs your souls and every victory feels earned. Asynchronous online touches like messages, bloodstains and invasions give the lonely journey a unique edge.

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

Deep systems to master

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.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Lavish presentation

Capcom's revival of Onimusha sends a samurai wielding the Oni Gauntlet through a demon-infested Edo-era Kyoto. Its core is weighty, precise swordplay built around timing-based counters and gory, cinematic presentation.