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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
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Strong character progression
Challenging difficulty

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The closest matches for Nioh 2 are Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Steelrising and Demon's Souls. 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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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

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Historical setting
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Strong character progression

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Historical setting

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.

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.

Titan Quest

Historical setting

A classic Diablo-style hack-and-slash that sends you through ancient Greece, Egypt and Asia battling creatures of myth. Its dual-mastery class system enables countless build combinations alongside a steady stream of loot.

Dark Souls: Remastered

Challenging difficulty

The genre-defining Soulslike: a bleak, intricately interconnected world of punishing combat, hidden paths and bosses that demand patience and precise timing. The remaster adds sharper visuals and includes the Artorias of the Abyss expansion.