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Games like DARK SOULS III

Games like DARK SOULS III

Games like DARK SOULS III

Looking for games like DARK SOULS III? Here are top open world role playing recommendations with a fantasy, historical and dark fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dark Souls: Remastered, Dark Souls II or Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition.

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  1. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 74,500 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 56 reviews

    Dark Souls Remastered is a remastered version of the original game Dark Souls. The updated version of the game features graphical enhancements as well as an expanded online mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Souls: Remastered.

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  2. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 28,752 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 12 reviews

    Dark Souls II is an action role-playing game set in the kingdom of Drangleic. Players control the Bearer of the Curse, navigating a dark, interconnected world filled with challenging enemies and complex boss encounters. Combat emphasizes precise timing, stamina management, and adaptability, with options for dual-wielding, varied weapon types, and a flexible character progression system. The onlin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Souls II.

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  3. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 32,279 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 2 reviews

    Dark Souls will be the most deeply challenging game you play this year. Can you live through a million deaths and earn your legacy? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition.

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  4. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 144,510 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 70 reviews

    Carve your own clever path to vengeance in an all-new adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of the Dark Souls series.In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice you are the "one-armed wolf", a disgraced and disfigured warrior rescued from the brink of death. Bound to protect a young lord who is the descendant of an ancient bloodline, you become the target of many vicious enemies, including the dangerou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

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  5. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 49,533 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 14 reviews

    'Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin' is an upgrade and bundle of Dark Souls II that brings the game to Playstation 4 and Xbox One, as well as DX11 features on PC. It also bundles all previous DLCs and provides additional features and content. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin.

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  6. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 13,190 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 39 reviews

    "Salt and Sanctuary", the "fourth" game by Ska Studios, is a 2D hardcore action RPG that blends the brutal signature combat of The Dishwasher with an unforgiving world of demons and dungeons, traps and treasure, and gallows and graveyards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salt and Sanctuary.

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  7. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 27,032 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 59 reviews

    Buy Lords of the Fallen on PlayStation Store. An epic, dark fantasy action-RPG set in a vast world of shadow and chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of the Fallen.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 11,412 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 48 reviews

    This edition includes the following: - Nioh: Complete Edition - Nioh: Complete Edition Booklet - Nioh: Complete Edition Original Mini Soundtrack CD If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NiOh.

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  9. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 193,267 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 5 reviews

    A 2D metroidvania with an emphasis on close combat and exploration in which the player enters the once-prosperous now-bleak insect kingdom of Hallownest, travels through its various districts, meets friendly inhabitants, fights hostile ones and uncovers the kingdom's history while improving their combat abilities and movement arsenal by fighting bosses and accessing out-of-the-way areas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Knight.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 14,289 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 17 reviews

    Inlcudes: First Samurai Armour set Type: Medium Armor This armor can only be obtained as a pre-order DLC bonus. To obtain this armor, interact with a Kodama Shrine and choose "Boons". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nioh 2.

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  11. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 101,073 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 17 reviews

    Discover Black Myth: Wukong on the official PlayStation website - screenshots, trailers, game information, features, characters and more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Myth: Wukong.

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  12. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 4,264 reviews

    This edition includes the following: - Mortal Shell [Game of the Year Edition] - Steelbook - The Virtuous Cycle DLC - A3 Poster - Holograph Postcards - Limited Edition letter ( all numbered) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Shell.

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  13. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 35,676 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 67 reviews

    Buy Lies of P on PlayStation Store, a dark fantasy Soulslike game inspired by the classic story of Pinocchio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lies of P.

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  14. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    53% User Score Based on 7,474 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 8 reviews

    Lords of the Fallen is a challenging fantasy action RPG set in a harsh world where humanity has defeated its God. When his army starts to re-emerge from its demonic realm, led by the formidable Lords, humanity turns to an unlikely defender for help. Lords of the Fallen offers a deep and satisfying melee combat system with weapons, armour and skills influencing speed, power and agility. Every figh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of the Fallen.

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  15. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 10,240 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 8 reviews

    Buy Sifu on PlayStation Store. Sifu is a stylish yet gritty beat-em-up, featuring visceral hand-to-hand combat in a contemporary urban setting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sifu.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 1,096 reviews

    Virelia is a 3D adventure with a cartoon art style where you control a girl lost in a mysterious and magical world. Explore dungeons with acid lakes, floating platforms, and perilous traps that challenge your reflexes and bravery. Your primary tool is a magic staff that helps you defeat enemies and clear your path ahead. Each dungeon introduces new foes and impressive bosses that require both agi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virelia.

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  17. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 131,275 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 11 reviews

    Buy Doom Eternal on PS4 and PS5. Discover DOOM Slayer’s origins and his enduring mission to rip and tear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doom Eternal.

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  18. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 63,228 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 34 reviews

    NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NieR:Automata™.

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  19. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 49,882 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 6 reviews

    Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Cells.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 11,145 reviews

    Experience the brutal action of The First Berserker: Khazan, a hardcore Action RPG adventure set 800 years before the events of the Dungeon Fighter Online (DNF) Universe. Will you embrace the path of the First Berserker and embark on Khazan's path of revenge? Buy now at PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The First Berserker: Khazan.

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  21. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 7,952 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most unpredictable and enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must succeed where many have failed – to bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darksiders 3.

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  22. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    71% User Score Based on 4,461 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 7 reviews

    Buy Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty on PlayStation Store. Greatness awaits those brave enough to take on ferocious demons and invading enemies in the Three Kingdoms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.

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  23. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 70,643 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional cel animation (hand drawn & hand inked!), watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acq… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cuphead.

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  24. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 22,308 reviews

    The Deluxe Edition includes: - The game - Early Access to 3 sets: (Elder Armor, Radiant Armor, and Void Armor) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnant 2.

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  26. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 28,832 reviews

    This third-person dark fantasy Western RPG and sequel to The Witcher (2007), featuring multiple endings and branching narrative paths, follows the travels of Geralt of Rivia, witcher, who, after being falsely accused of regicide, sets out to clear his name and find the real killer, in a time of political turmoil and the brink of war between the imperialistic Nilfgaardian Empire and the Four Kingdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings.

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  27. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    92% User Score Based on 74,338 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 38 reviews

    The 5th installment of the Metal Gear Solid saga, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain continues the story of Big Boss (aka Naked Snake, aka David), connecting the story lines from Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes, and the rest of the Metal Gear Universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

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  29. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 132,525 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 41 reviews

    Buy Dying Light: The Beast at PlayStation Store. Experience a unique blend of open world and survival horror as you hunt down the man who transformed you into half man, half beast. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dying Light.

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  31. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 15,475 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 30 reviews

    Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spelunky 2.

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  33. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 209,954 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 25 reviews

    Buy Bethesda Softworks' The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary, Special and VR editions on PlayStation Store and defeat a fierce enemy set to destroy the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

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  35. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 89,581 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 37 reviews

    Divinity: Original Sin II is a single- and multiplayer top-down, party-based role-playing game with pen & paper RPG-like levels of freedom. It features turn-based combat, a strong focus on systematic gameplay and a well-grounded narrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divinity: Original Sin 2 Steam Gift LATAM.

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  36. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 43,374 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 2 reviews

    Enter the Gungeon is a gunfight dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past. Show more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enter The Gungeon.

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  37. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 13,089 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 26 reviews

    Echoes of a dark and violent past resonate throughout a savage land, steeped in treasure and blood. Hyper Light Drifter is an action adventure RPG in the vein of the best 16­bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyper Light Drifter.

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  38. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 1,439 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 23 reviews

    [Media 3647254] ____________| Steam | GOG | Discord | Twitter | Facebook | Website |_________ Eldest Souls is a challenging, pixel-art boss-rush game. The Old Gods have long been imprisoned.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldest Souls.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 1,097 reviews

    Shiro Enkai is a high-intensity top-down action experience where you become Mr. Katanas — a cyberpunk-era dark samurai. His world blends ancient Japanese aesthetics with the neon glow of the future. Face five distinct monster types, each demanding a unique combat approach. Your arsenal holds only five abilities. Every move counts — a single mistake can end you. Battles are rapid, brutal, and fill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shiro Enkai.

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  40. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 20,596 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 61 reviews

    Buy Tales of Arise for PS4. Experience the next chapter in the 'Tales of' series in this captivating JRPG where you'll challenge the fate that binds you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Arise.

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  41. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 39,023 reviews
    Critic Score 94%Based on 5 reviews

    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and unprecedented graphics, you can unravel the main quest at your own pace or explore the vast world and find your own challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

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  44. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 7,259 reviews

    MADNESS: Project Nexus is a third-person Run n' Gun / Beat'Em Up filled with arcade-style action and button-mashing brutality. Shoot, stab, bash, chop, and slaughter your way through droves of bad guys in the Story Campaign, or build your perfect killing machine in the neverending onslaught of Arena Mode. Wading through the dismembered remnants of those who fell to your bullets and steel, only one… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madness: Project Nexus.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 1,125 reviews

    Leviaclaw is a dark 3D action fighter where you step into the boots of a legendary pirate battling monsters from the ocean’s depths. A cliffside town becomes a merciless battleground as waves of foes grow deadlier, testing your precision, reflexes, and skillful use of abilities. Five distinct enemy types, each with their own attacks and weaknesses, bring tension and diversity to every fight. The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leviaclaw.

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  46. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 24,537 reviews
    Critic Score 93%Based on 3 reviews

    After the mysterious and untimely death of the Emperor, desperate factions vie for control of Tamriel's throne. With the empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion open and demons march upon the land, laying waste to everything in their path. To turn the tide of darkness the player must find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 11,674 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Lunacid is a first person dungeon crawler inspired by old FROMSOFT games like Shadow Tower and King’s Field. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunacid.

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  49. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 27,614 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 28 reviews

    Includes: Pearl Bird Pet Fireworks Skill DLC No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. Outward is an open-world RPG where the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai, embark on memorable adventures alone or with your friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outward.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    81% User Score Based on 7,400 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Buy Returnal on PS5 and fight to break the cycle of chaos on a hostile, alien planet. In this third-person roguelike shooter, every attempt at escape is a high stakes journey – with the odds stacked firmly against you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Returnal.

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