Competitive soulslike hidden gems

These competitive soulslike hidden gems let you test timing and nerve against real opponents instead of only bosses. Duel Corp. lets you read strikes and angle blocks in an open sandbox you can share, while Lost Islands mixes monster fights with treasure runs alongside other adventurers, and Nightmare Kart turns gothic racing into direct battles for position. You will dodge, block and punish mistakes where every duel rewards study and calm reactions.

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1. JUMP KING QUEST

   

   A vertical dark-fantasy climb where every ledge is a fight. You charge each jump, trade blows with enemies and bosses using soulslike moves and fighting-game inputs, build your mudman from 90+ weapons and four strange attributes, and keep climbing toward the Smoking Hot Babe at The Top.

   88%88% of 1,258 Steam reviews are positive24Players online now: 24$14.99

2. Crimson Capes

   

   Engage in fluid 2D pixel art swordplay, hunt down witches, fight monsters and experience the age of high adventure. Enter the guild of the Crimson Capes and explore a fantasy world of Sword and Sorcery.

   87%87% of 181 Steam reviews are positive$14.99

3. Duel Corp.

   

   Duel Corp. is a Souls-inspired action RPG in a sandbox open world where everyone woke up with darkened eyes and the dead came back soulless. You build any class you like, read attack directions and block at the right angle, and shape factions and villages solo or with up to three friends.

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

4. Nightmare Kart

   

   A beast hunter conscripted into a strange tournament races steam-and-copper vehicles through blood-soaked gothic streets. You blast rivals with weapons, hunt beasts to raise top speed, drift for boost, and face bosses to unlock multiple endings. Short, strange, and played at full throttle.

   96%96% of 7,175 Steam reviews are positive5Players online now: 5Free

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?

   77%77% of 870 Steam reviews are positiveFree

6. Dank Subs

   

   The combat is kind of like a Souls game and there is a multiplayer mode like Fall Guys.You must find the level end first and avoid getting stun-locked and damaged by enemies! Gaming is back in a big way!

   83%83% of 159 Steam reviews are positiveFree

7. Egress

   

   Fight for one of the many characters on the streets of Insmouth with monsters, obsessed with other adventurers! Keep your mind and stay alive on this madness island!

   58%58% of 107 Steam reviews are positive$14.99

8. Honkai Impact 3rd

   

   Honkai Impact 3rd is a cel-shaded anime action game where you captain a squad of Valkyries against the Honkai. For soulslike fans, the draw is fast team combat built around combos, swaps, and well-timed dodges, plus tough bosses to team up for in co-op.

   72%72% of 10,033 Steam reviews are positive88Players online now: 88Free

9. LET IT DIE

   

   Climb the Tower of Barbs in your underwear, grab whatever weapon survives the next floor, and die loudly. LET IT DIE gives soulslike fans stamina-based melee, hard bosses, and corpse runs with a punk, gory sense of humor.

   90%90% of 100 Steam reviews are positive136Players online now: 136$19.99

10. Lost Islands

    

    Lost Islands is a Cold Weapon PvPvE online multiplayer action game. You will play an adventurer to an unknown island, killing and co-operating with monsters and other adventurers on the island, embarking on an exciting adventure and eventually escaping with the treasure.

    32%32% of 322 Steam reviews are positiveFree

11. Mistfall Hunter

    

    Mistfall Hunter is a dark fantasy extraction ARPG. Combine skills, talents, and gear for each class in thrilling combat! Whether you team up or go solo, one thing remains certain—only by fighting your way through can you return with a full haul. Good luck, Gyldhunter.

    52%52% of 16,681 Steam reviews are positive466Players online now: 466$19.99

12. Usurper: Soulbound

    

    Usurper: Soulbound is a brutal Rogue-lite Action RPG where death is just the beginning. Possess your enemies to seize their bodies and abilities. Trapped in a nightmarish dimension, you must master combat, conquer deadly foes, and fight your way back to freedom—or be lost forever.

    68%68% of 37 Steam reviews are positive$13.99

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