DARK SOULS™ II similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
What works
- Challenging and rewarding combat
- Deep character customization and builds
- Large, detailed world with secrets
- Engaging multiplayer co-op and pvp
- High replay value and long playtime
Things to keep in mind
- Steep learning curve and difficulty may frustrate
- Some technical issues and hitbox inconsistencies
- Story and lore are obscure and fragmented
- Enemy placement can feel unfair at times
- Pc controls less intuitive without gamepad
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Top picks
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More relaxing
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From the same developer
From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.
Similarity map
DARK SOULS™ II: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.
Last update: 06/08/2026