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1. Where Winds Meet
Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world. Where Winds Meet is a open world, action-adventure and adventure game. Released on November 14th 2025 has received 109,056 reviews of which 94,645 were positive and 14,411 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played souls-like game, thanks to its 11,697 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
94,645
14,411
11,697
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2. LET IT DIE
It's finally here! The survival action game that pits the strong against the weak is finally on PC! Experience all the heart-thumping action with a silky-smooth frame rate and ultra high resolution. How you make the best of the weapons, armor, and items at your disposal will determine your fate in the ever-changing "Tower of Barbs! LET IT DIE is a action, souls-like and gore game. Released on September 26th 2018 has received 5,891 reviews of which 4,404 were positive and 1,487 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played souls-like games.
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4,404
1,487
61
players
3. click to ten
click to ten click to ten is a psychological horror, story rich and souls-like game. Released on March 09th 2022 has received 4,738 reviews of which 4,406 were positive and 332 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.0
4,406
332
13
players
4. The PenguinGame 2 -Lies of Penguin-
The heroic penguin pulled the legendary club from the rock. pass the ordeal! Revenge on humans! Save Antarctica in crisis! The Penguin Game2 : Lies of Penguin is an action game made with a deep impression of the soul-like genre. Challenge a total of 7 types of boss battles! The PenguinGame 2 -Lies of Penguin- is a action, souls-like and combat game. Released on August 01st 2023 has received 761 reviews of which 672 were positive and 89 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played souls-like games.
8.3
672
89
4
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5. Ascend: Reborn
Ascend Reborn is an old-school, 3rd person action RPG. Wage war as a brutal Caos warrior on your journey to Ascension. The reign of the Titans has come to an end. The New Gods have risen to claim ultimate power and need a champion. Will you rise to the challenge? Ascend: Reborn is a action rpg, dungeon crawler and souls-like game. Released on November 30th 2022 has received 807 reviews of which 633 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played souls-like games.
7.5
633
174
3
players
6. Nightmare Kart
Zoom through gothic streets in this horror themed vehicular combat racing game! Nightmare Kart is a racing, vehicular combat and gothic game. Released on June 05th 2024 has received 6,958 reviews of which 6,728 were positive and 230 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played souls-like games.
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6,728
230
2
players
7. Arisen Force: Life Devotee - Initial Ver.
Enjoy a stylish action combat experience as you explore a chapter storylines from Journey to the West. Arisen Force: Life Devotee - Initial Ver. is a action, action rpg and beat 'em up game. Released on November 24th 2024 has received 2,584 reviews of which 2,505 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.3
2,505
79
2
players
8. Blood Spear
Blood Spear is a unique ranged action-adventure student game in which you play as a demonic spear. Emerging from a deep slumber, you are thirsty for blood. Throw with precision to impale and defeat powerful foes inside grandiose environments where a long-coveted power lies. Blood Spear is a violent, indie and blood game. Released on August 13th 2021 has received 2,342 reviews of which 2,235 were positive and 107 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played souls-like games.
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2,235
107
2
players
9. Cryptis
Shoot, slice, and shred your way through hordes of the undead in Cryptis, a retro-inspired boomer shooter combining modern visuals with '90s gameplay. Embrace the chaos, slaughter your enemies, and leave nothing left standing! Cryptis is a arena shooter, boomer shooter and fps game. Released on January 11th 2024 has received 744 reviews of which 713 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.0
713
31
1
players
10. Chair Simulator
Buy chairs. Sit down. Accumulate Sit Points through the all-new Sit Point System. Spend your Sit Points on new chairs! The possibilities are endless. Chair Simulator has all your favorite chairs, from Eames, Starcke, Bertoli, Corbusier, Thonet, Emeco, Panton, Jensen, Breuer, Van Der Rohe and more! Chair Simulator is a psychological horror, gore and souls-like game. Released on May 14th 2021 has received 5,286 reviews of which 4,730 were positive and 556 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played souls-like games.
8.7
4,730
556
1
players
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