Best Souls-like Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,926 Souls-like games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Souls-like game rankings were last updated on 7/4/2025.
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1. Hades
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Hades holds the #1 spot for "best Souls-like game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 281,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 276,369 positive reviews and 4,977 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $8.49 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2020 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145360 |
2. Senren＊Banka
Senren＊Banka is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Yuzusoft, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. This game commemorated Yuzusoft's 10th anniversary. It won numerous awards on the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, and characters.
Senren＊Banka has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,843 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,469 positive reviews and 374 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.94 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Senren＊Banka on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.94 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2020 |
| Franchise | 株式会社HIKARI FIELD |
| Developer | Yuzusoft |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1144400 |
3. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,017 positive reviews and 205 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
4. Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Pizza Tower has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,012 positive reviews and 1,103 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $13.39 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2023 |
| Developer | Tour De Pizza |
| Publisher | Tour De Pizza |
| Steam App Id | 2231450 |
7. Papa's Freezeria Deluxe
Return to Calypso Island to serve seasonal sundae treats in Papa's Freezeria Deluxe! Craft sundaes in the Freezeria for all your quirky customers while earning tips, points and Special Recipes. Switch gears and take a trip in the Food Truck to concoct your own chilly creations and see who shows up!
Papa's Freezeria Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,491 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,405 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Papa's Freezeria Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.79 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2023 |
| Franchise | Papa Louie Games |
| Developer | Flipline Studios |
| Publisher | Flipline Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2291760 |
8. Bloons TD 6
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Bloons TD 6 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 358,737 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 348,861 positive reviews and 9,876 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.39 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloons TD 6 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $1.39 |
| Release Date | 12/18/2018 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 960090 |
9. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 422,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 409,815 positive reviews and 12,539 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
10. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Souls-like games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,159,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,120,657 positive reviews and 38,977 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $47.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Black Myth: Wukong on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $47.99 |
| Release Date | 8/19/2024 |
| Developer | Game Science |
| Publisher | Game Science |
| Steam App Id | 2358720 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 5,321 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $8.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 337 | 2/14/2020 | 97 | $19.94 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,244 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 366 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $13.39 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 207 | 3/31/2023 | 96 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 15,078 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $1.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,415 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,041 | 8/19/2024 | 96 | $47.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,862 | 3/6/2025 | 96 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,071 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 6/7/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 133,041 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 11/22/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 415 | 3/10/2020 | 95 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,891 | 9/29/2017 | 95 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,936 | 9/15/2024 | 95 | $8.44 | Steam Charts | |
 | 220 | 9/16/2022 | 95 | $5.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 300 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $12.59 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Papa's Freezeria Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). Bloons TD 6 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Black Myth: Wukong on Steam. Steam Store.