Unsouled similar games & best alternatives

Unsouled

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.

What works
  • Deep and satisfying combat system
  • Challenging but adjustable difficulty
  • Engaging combo and counter mechanics
  • Beautiful pixel art and animations
  • Practice mode for skill mastery
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve and complex tutorial
  • Short game length
  • Camera issues reported by some players
  • Some ui and control complexity
  • Story and exploration somewhat limited

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Eldest Souls

  • Revita

  • The Devil Within: Satgat

  • Elderand

  • APE OUT

  • Ziggurat

  • Halluci-Sabbat of Koishi

  • My Friend Pedro

  • SiNiSistar 2

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • The Devil Within: Satgat

  • Halluci-Sabbat of Koishi

  • Jackal

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Unsouled: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Cooperation, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Experimenting

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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  • Sensation

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