Most Played Souls-like Games on Steam
Take a look at the top souls-like games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more souls-like titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best souls-like games.
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1. ELDEN RING
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between. ELDEN RING is a game developed and published by . Released on February 24th 2022 has received 1,056,677 reviews of which 981,540 were positive and 75,137 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played souls-like game, thanks to its 28,033 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
981,540
75,137
28,033
players
2. ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a standalone adventure within the ELDEN RING universe, crafted to offer players a new gaming experience by reimagining the game’s core design. ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is a game developed and published by . Released on May 29th 2025 has received 65,672 reviews of which 48,901 were positive and 16,771 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 21,291 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among souls-like games based on player count.
7.4
48,901
16,771
21,291
players
3. Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past. Black Myth: Wukong is a game developed and published by . Released on August 19th 2024 has received 1,150,098 reviews of which 1,111,720 were positive and 38,378 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 6,201 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among souls-like games based on player count.
9.6
1,111,720
38,378
6,201
players
4. Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading. Path of Exile 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on December 06th 2024 has received 169,021 reviews of which 118,511 were positive and 50,510 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 6,062 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played souls-like games.
7.0
118,511
50,510
6,062
players
5. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style. Hollow Knight is a game developed and published by . Released on February 24th 2017 has received 415,946 reviews of which 403,641 were positive and 12,305 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 5,935 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.6
403,641
12,305
5,935
players
6. DARK SOULS™ III
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness! DARK SOULS™ III is a game developed and published by . Released on April 11th 2016 has received 413,775 reviews of which 390,326 were positive and 23,449 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 3,832 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.3
390,326
23,449
3,832
players
7. Lies of P
Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era. Lies of P is a game developed and published by . Released on September 18th 2023 has received 52,485 reviews of which 48,336 were positive and 4,149 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 3,138 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.1
48,336
4,149
3,138
players
8. DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps. DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED is a game developed and published by . Released on May 23rd 2018 has received 129,299 reviews of which 119,152 were positive and 10,147 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 2,534 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.1
119,152
10,147
2,534
players
9. Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Game of the Year - The Game Awards 2019 Best Action Game of 2019 - IGN Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the award winning adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously. Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on March 21st 2019 has received 322,234 reviews of which 307,041 were positive and 15,193 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 2,451 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.4
307,041
15,193
2,451
players
10. Witchfire
Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation. Witchfire is a game developed and published by . Released on September 23rd 2024 has received 8,575 reviews of which 7,976 were positive and 599 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 1,915 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played souls-like games.
9.0
7,976
599
1,915
players
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