Games like Watcher Chronicles

If the dark and tense rhythm of Watcher Chronicles stuck with you, this helps. These games are a good place to start.

1. Salt and Sanctuary

   

   A doomed sailor washes up on a cursed island, and everything on it wants you dead. Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D soulslike metroidvania with fast, gory combat, more than 600 weapons, spells and armor to find, and a grim hand-drawn world of forgotten cities and blood-soaked dungeons. Die, lose your salt, learn, and go deeper.

   Also in Soulslike and Co-op · Dark, Tense, Hand-drawn

   89%89% of 20,179 Steam reviews are positive61Players online now: 61$17.99

2. Serpent's Gaze

   

   A punishing co-op soulslike set in an ancient desert. Fight heavy, tactical battles through handcrafted levels, stack blessings and relics into wild builds, and take on relentless bosses alone or with up to three friends, all while uncovering why a dying tree god brought you to life.

   Also in Soulslike and Co-op · Dark, Tense, Fast-paced

   87%87% of 803 Steam reviews are positive67Players online now: 67$15.99

3. FOUNTAINS

   

   Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of this war-torn empire and escape your captors. Carve your way through a gritty souls-like RPG set in a sprawling, interconnected world.

   Also in Soulslike · Dark, Tense, Brutal

   85%85% of 442 Steam reviews are positive3Players online now: 3$14.99

4. Eldest Souls

   

   A pixel-art boss rush where every fight is the fight. One warrior, one greatsword of pure obsydian, and a Citadel full of imprisoned Old Gods who want the world to end with them. Learn their patterns, take their powers, and build a combat style that is entirely yours. Brutal, fast and short enough to finish in a weekend, if you survive that long.

   Also in Soulslike · Dark, Tense, Fast-paced

   76%76% of 3,159 Steam reviews are positive7Players online now: 7$19.99

5. Void Sols

   

   Abstract ruins. Hostile shapes. No escape but forward... Death isn’t the end as you know it. Here, it’s how you grow! Each defeat teaches you more as you rise again to defeat foes with stolen blades and bows. Pushing through a broken world warped by cruelty and shadows. Welcome. This is Void Sols.

   Also in Soulslike · Dark, Tense, Fast-paced

   95%95% of 354 Steam reviews are positive$14.99

6. HunterX

   

   HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

   Also in Soulslike · Dark, Tense, Fast-paced

   79%79% of 604 Steam reviews are positive2Players online now: 2$14.99

7. Unworthy

   

   UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.

   Also in Soulslike · Dark, Tense, Fast-paced

   79%79% of 768 Steam reviews are positive$14.99

8. Young Souls

   

   Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.

   Also in Soulslike and Co-op · Hand-drawn, Fast-paced

   84%84% of 501 Steam reviews are positive8Players online now: 8$4.99

9. TWO MONTHS

   

   Explore Mrozek Mansion, fight monsters and retrieve the components to assemble the perfect mobile device: the Pyra! Based on a true story.

   Also in Soulslike · Dark, Tense, Fast-paced

   89%89% of 47 Steam reviews are positive$7.99

10. False Hero

    

    False Hero is a fast-paced soulslike where every enemy you kill teaches you its attack. Steal dozens of combat arts, chain them into your own combos, and carve through a corrupted kingdom of dying gods. Choose: fulfill the prophecy, or become Death's apostle.

    Also in Soulslike · Dark, Tense, Fast-paced

    89%89% of 385 Steam reviews are positive35Players online now: 35$15.99

11. Morbid: The Seven Acolytes

    

    Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a Horrorpunk Action RPG filled with Lovecraftian horrors and Cronenbergian gore, making it the most gruesome take on the isometric Souls-like genre yet!

    Also in Soulslike · Dark, Tense, Fast-paced

    74%74% of 975 Steam reviews are positive$24.99

12. The Tarnishing of Juxtia

    

    As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

    Also in Soulslike · Dark, Tense, Brutal

    66%66% of 604 Steam reviews are positive2Players online now: 2$24.99

Cheaper than Watcher Chronicles

Salt and Sanctuary

Fight through a cursed island as a doomed sailor, learning from every death as you push deeper into its hand-drawn dark.

89%89% of 20,179 Steam reviews are positive61Players online now: 61$17.99

Serpent's Gaze

A punishing co-op soulslike set in an ancient desert. Fight heavy, tactical battles through handcrafted levels, stack blessings and relics into wild…

87%87% of 803 Steam reviews are positive67Players online now: 67$15.99

FOUNTAINS

Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of this war-torn empire and escape your captors.

85%85% of 442 Steam reviews are positive3Players online now: 3$14.99

Void Sols

Abstract ruins. Hostile shapes. No escape but forward... Death isn’t the end as you know it. Here, it’s how you grow!

95%95% of 354 Steam reviews are positive$14.99

HunterX

HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles.

79%79% of 604 Steam reviews are positive2Players online now: 2$14.99

False Hero

False Hero is a fast-paced soulslike where every enemy you kill teaches you its attack.

89%89% of 385 Steam reviews are positive35Players online now: 35$15.99

Young Souls

Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG.

84%84% of 501 Steam reviews are positive8Players online now: 8$4.99

Unworthy

UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping.

79%79% of 768 Steam reviews are positive$14.99

TWO MONTHS

Explore Mrozek Mansion, fight monsters and retrieve the components to assemble the perfect mobile device: the Pyra! Based on a true story.

89%89% of 47 Steam reviews are positive$7.99

REMNANT II®

Fight through grim, shifting worlds with a gun in one hand and a dodge roll timed to the frame, alone or with two friends.

82%82% of 47,082 Steam reviews are positive2.4KPlayers online now: 2,425$49.99

Estencel

Atmospheric souls-like. Fight enemies and bosses and explore the gloomy city.

66%66% of 157 Steam reviews are positive$0.99

Mana Spark

A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements.

80%80% of 483 Steam reviews are positive$11.99

Hidden gems like Watcher Chronicles

False Hero

False Hero is a fast-paced soulslike where every enemy you kill teaches you its attack.

89%89% of 385 Steam reviews are positive35Players online now: 35$15.99

Tombwater

Fight through a mad Wild West mining town with guns, blades and spells, one gruesome boss at a time.

91%91% of 312 Steam reviews are positive19Players online now: 19$24.99

Serpent's Gaze

A punishing co-op soulslike set in an ancient desert. Fight heavy, tactical battles through handcrafted levels, stack blessings and relics into wild…

87%87% of 803 Steam reviews are positive67Players online now: 67$15.99

Tearscape

As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive.

89%89% of 352 Steam reviews are positive4Players online now: 4$14.99

Void Sols

Abstract ruins. Hostile shapes. No escape but forward... Death isn’t the end as you know it. Here, it’s how you grow!

95%95% of 354 Steam reviews are positive$14.99

Perennial Order

Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush with challenging one-hit-death combat.

93%93% of 704 Steam reviews are positive$19.99

Wendigo Blue

Action-packed 2D beat-em-up with intense boss battles and a large variety of customizable equipment and skills. Up to 4 players with local co-op.

90%90% of 150 Steam reviews are positive$9.99

FOUNTAINS

Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of this war-torn empire and escape your captors.

85%85% of 442 Steam reviews are positive3Players online now: 3$14.99

Netherworld Covenant

In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the…

78%78% of 616 Steam reviews are positive$19.99

AWAKEN - Astral Blade

Guide the bionic warrior Tania through a hand-drawn dark fantasy world, where fast, demanding combat and hidden paths lead to a mystery told piece…

81%81% of 1,153 Steam reviews are positive3Players online now: 3$19.99

Duel Corp.

A Souls-inspired action RPG in a sandbox open world where an event gave everyone cursed immortality and raised the dead.

71%71% of 1,264 Steam reviews are positive5Players online now: 5$24.99

Windblown

Fight through the Vortex with lightning speed, building a sharper run out of every death, solo or with friends.

88%88% of 9,197 Steam reviews are positive202Players online now: 202$24.99

Newest games like Watcher Chronicles

Chained Beasts

A co-op gladiator roguelike where the chain is both your biggest problem and your best weapon.

83%83% of 1,112 Steam reviews are positive$19.99

False Hero

False Hero is a fast-paced soulslike where every enemy you kill teaches you its attack.

89%89% of 385 Steam reviews are positive35Players online now: 35$15.99

Mortal Shell II

Wear the bodies of fallen warriors, master their fighting styles, and cut down false gods in a bleak open world where every strike counts.

80%80% of 20,886 Steam reviews are positive991Players online now: 991$37.49

Serpent's Gaze

A punishing co-op soulslike set in an ancient desert. Fight heavy, tactical battles through handcrafted levels, stack blessings and relics into wild…

87%87% of 803 Steam reviews are positive67Players online now: 67$15.99

Tombwater

Fight through a mad Wild West mining town with guns, blades and spells, one gruesome boss at a time.

91%91% of 312 Steam reviews are positive19Players online now: 19$24.99

Tearscape

As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive.

89%89% of 352 Steam reviews are positive4Players online now: 4$14.99

Duel Corp.

A Souls-inspired action RPG in a sandbox open world where an event gave everyone cursed immortality and raised the dead.

71%71% of 1,264 Steam reviews are positive5Players online now: 5$24.99

Netherworld Covenant

In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the…

78%78% of 616 Steam reviews are positive$19.99

GODBREAKERS

Dash through surreal worlds with up to three friends, take gods apart mid-fight and turn their stolen powers into wild combos, one frantic run at a…

69%69% of 831 Steam reviews are positive2Players online now: 2$19.99

Wendigo Blue

Action-packed 2D beat-em-up with intense boss battles and a large variety of customizable equipment and skills. Up to 4 players with local co-op.

90%90% of 150 Steam reviews are positive$9.99

FOUNTAINS

Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of this war-torn empire and escape your captors.

85%85% of 442 Steam reviews are positive3Players online now: 3$14.99

Void Sols

Abstract ruins. Hostile shapes. No escape but forward... Death isn’t the end as you know it. Here, it’s how you grow!

95%95% of 354 Steam reviews are positive$14.99