Finished Elden Ring and want that feeling again? The closest match overall is Dark Souls III for combat, bosses and builds, while Dragon’s Dogma 2 comes nearest on discovery. No single game copies the whole formula, so match the part of Elden Ring you loved most. Prices below were checked on 8 November 2026.
Before you move on: two things you may have missed
If you have not played Shadow of the Erdtree, start there. It is the main Elden Ring expansion, released in June 2024, and it adds a new map, the Land of Shadow, plus new weapons, bosses and builds. It is the best next step for most players.
Elden Ring Nightreign is different. It is a standalone co-op spin-off, not a sequel and not DLC, launched on 29 May 2025 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. You pick from eight fixed characters and run short three day expeditions in Limveld with up to two friends. There is no cross-platform play.
Quick comparison
| Game | Matches | Difficulty | Co-op | Platforms | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Souls III | Combat, bosses, builds | Same | 4 players | PC, PS4, Xbox One | £39.99 |
| Lies of P | Combat, atmosphere | Same | Solo | PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox | £15.19 on sale |
| Bloodborne | Combat pace, atmosphere | Same | 3 players | PS4, PS5 only | PS Store |
| Nioh 2 | Combat depth, builds | Harder | 3 players | PC, PS4, PS5 | £49.99 |
| Lords of the Fallen (2023) | Dark fantasy, bosses | Same | 2 players | PC, PS5, Xbox Series | £24.99 |
| Remnant II | Bosses, builds, co-op | Same | 3 players | PC, PS5, Xbox Series | £10.49 on sale |
| Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | Pure combat skill | Harder | Solo | PC, PS4, Xbox One | £49.90 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | Boss spectacle | Easier | Solo | PC, PS5, Xbox Series | £49.99 |
| Dragon’s Dogma 2 | Open world discovery | Easier | Solo | PC, PS5, Xbox Series | £34.99 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | World, quests, story | Much easier | Solo | PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch | £39.99 |
| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | Freedom, exploration | Much easier | Solo | PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch | £34.99 |
| The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Exploration, freedom | Much easier | Solo | Switch only | See store |
Prices are Steam UK prices checked on 8 November 2026, except Bloodborne and Tears of the Kingdom.
The closest matches
1. Dark Souls III
The most direct next step. Made by the same studio, FromSoftware, it perfected the combat Elden Ring is built on: weapon arts, stamina management and huge multi-phase bosses. Its world is connected areas, not one open map, so a blocking boss must be learned.
2. Lies of P
The strongest modern Soulslike made outside FromSoftware. Set in a dark Belle Epoque city called Krat, it retells Pinocchio as a gothic action RPG with a weapon assembly system. You combine blades and handles to build your own moveset, which gives it the same build tinkering Elden Ring players enjoy.
3. Bloodborne
Elden Ring’s gothic cousin. It trades shields and slow weapons for trick weapons that transform mid-combo and a rally system that rewards you for hitting back fast after taking damage. It is the fastest combat in the FromSoftware catalogue. The catch: it is still PS4 and PS5 only, with no PC version.
4. Nioh 2
The deepest combat system on this list. Stances, ki pulses, yokai abilities, soul cores and a huge loot system give you more build options than Elden Ring does. The warning: the learning curve is steeper, and the game expects you to engage with its systems.
5. Lords of the Fallen (2023)
A full reboot of the 2014 game. The version 2.0 update from April 2025 fixed most of its launch problems. Its signature idea is the dual world: you explore the living world, Axiom, and cross into the dead world, Umbral, to find hidden paths and tougher enemies. It now costs £24.99 after a permanent price cut.
6. Remnant II
The co-op pick. It takes Soulslike boss fights and build variety, swaps swords for guns, and adds procedurally generated worlds, so each playthrough shuffles its areas and bosses. It is built for three player co-op, the best choice here if your group wants a shared challenge.
For pure combat mastery
7. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
The hardest game on this list and the most rewarding to master. There are no builds, no levelling past a boss, and no summons. You have one sword, a prosthetic arm and a posture system that turns every duel into a rhythm game. Beating a boss here feels different, because the win is entirely yours.
8. Black Myth: Wukong
The spectacle pick. Built on Chinese mythology, it delivers some of the most impressive boss fights in modern gaming, with fluid combat and a transformation system that lets you briefly become the creatures you defeat. It is more forgiving, with generous checkpoints and no harsh stamina punishment.
For the open world feeling
9. Dragon’s Dogma 2
The closest match for Elden Ring’s sense of discovery. Its open world refuses to explain itself. You stumble into a griffin fight you are nowhere near ready for, and your AI companions, the pawns, react to all of it. There is no human co-op, only AI pawns.
10. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The pick for players who want a world full of stories rather than punishment. You play Geralt, a monster hunter, and the quest writing is still the best in the genre a decade after release. Combat is simple and forgiving next to Elden Ring, so the challenge comes from choices and consequences. Our guide to PC gaming platforms and stores explains where to find the best PC prices.
11. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The widest end of this list. If you loved Elden Ring’s feeling that the world existed before you arrived, Skyrim delivers that with none of the mechanical challenge. You can be a stealth archer, a mage, a blacksmith or a vampire lord, and the game never judges your build. Mods on PC keep it endlessly replayable.
12. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The purest exploration game here. It gives you a huge world, a set of building tools, and permission to get distracted. The freedom to climb, glide, fuse and invent your own solutions is the closest any game has come to Elden Ring’s feeling of “I wonder what is over there”.
How to choose in 30 seconds
Start with the part of Elden Ring you miss. If it is the combat and the bosses, play Dark Souls III. If it is the open world and the surprises, play Dragon’s Dogma 2. If it is playing with friends, play Remnant II. If you want the same feeling with less punishment, play The Witcher 3 or Skyrim. If you want a harder test of pure skill, play Sekiro. More picks sorted the same way are in our games like Stardew Valley and games like Lost Ark guides.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best game like Elden Ring?
Dark Souls III. It shares Elden Ring’s combat feel, boss philosophy, build freedom and dark fantasy tone more directly than any other game, because it comes from the same studio.
Is there a game exactly like Elden Ring?
No. Nothing combines a huge open world, Soulslike combat, deep build freedom and cryptic lore in one package. Dark Souls III is closest on combat, Dragon’s Dogma 2 on discovery.
Can I play Bloodborne on PC?
No. Bloodborne is only available on PS4 and PS5, and there is no official PC port. If you want a similar gothic Soulslike on PC, Lies of P is the best alternative.
Is Elden Ring Nightreign a sequel to Elden Ring?
No. Nightreign is a standalone co-op spin-off that launched on 29 May 2025. It reuses Elden Ring’s combat in short three day expeditions for one to three players. There is no cross-platform play.
Which game like Elden Ring is the easiest?
The Witcher 3 and Skyrim are the easiest picks for the world and story without the punishment. For Soulslike combat at lower pressure, try Remnant II on Survivor difficulty.
Conclusion
Elden Ring is hard to follow because it does several things at once. The trick is to be honest about what you actually miss. Match that feeling to the right game and start with one pick, not five. Dark Souls III for the combat, Dragon’s Dogma 2 for the discovery, and Remnant II for the group.
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