The idea of anything even remotely challenging being labeled as the Dark Souls of its genre has become such an overused term at this point that people will inevitably roll their eyes whenever this comparison is brought up. This is perhaps why Remnant: From The Ashes was ignored by the majority of gamers when it was initially released...which turned out to be quite a massive mistake, since Remnant: From The Ashes is considered by many to be one of the most challenging and fun third-person shooters around.
The two DLCs — Subject 2923 and Swamps Of Corsus — that have been released for the game have only improved the quality of the game further, making for an experience that can be quite entertaining from start to end. However, as is the case with most unique games, most people might find the need to fill up a gaming void after finishing this brilliant title. This is where the following ten games come into the picture that feel like Remnant: From The Ashes in a myriad of ways.
10 Dark Souls
Dark Souls is considered by many as one of the greatest games to have ever released, and there's a reason why so many people use this name as a descriptor for anything even remotely challenging.
It goes without saying that a Soulslike that plays like a third-person shooter would elicit the same feeling as Dark Souls. In fact, pretty much any From Software game would be a candidate for this similarity. Speaking of which...
9 Bloodborne
Bloodborne took everything that had been established in Dark Souls and injected a massive dose of adrenaline into pretty much everything. The combat is now way faster, there's no reliable way to block attacks, and being aggressive becomes pretty much mandatory to win any encounter.
In a game like Remnant: From The Ashes, where dodging and rolling is of the essence to avoid attacks, one can definitely utilize this skillset in Bloodborne for massive results.
8 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
The third game to wrap up the trio of FromSoftware games on this list is Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, which decided that even dodging itself wouldn't be enough — players also need to time their blocks in order to deflect attacks and stun their enemies.
This leads to what is arguably one of the most captivating samurai combat systems around, where every deflection feels like a victory and the deathblow feels like the cherry on top of this incredibly satisfying cake.
7 The Surge 2
The Surge might've been a decent game, but its sequel is a massive upgrade that overshadows its predecessor in every way, shape, and form. The Surge 2 is the sci-fi Dark Souls that fans didn't know they wanted, but ended up being at the top of their wishlist after its successful release.
While the bosses of The Surge 2 might be somewhat lackluster when compared to the other games on this list, the combat and level design pretty much redeem this game in the eyes of players.
6 Mortal Shell
One of the most recent Soulslike games to come out is also arguably one of the very best games in that "genre" as well. Mortal Shell might be a rather short experience, but it's still one of the most entertaining games that Souls fans can give a whirl.
The idea of the player occupying four Shells — essentially working as four different classes of sorts — as they roam around a mysterious yet well-crafted world is quite engrossing, and Mortal Shell pretty much executes all these ideas to a T.
5 Nioh 2
The first Nioh game might've been a fairly interesting title in its own right, but — just like The Surge 2 — Nioh 2 blew its predecessor out of the water with the numerous upgrades and tweaks it makes to the previous game's established systems.
The end result is what most people consider to be one of the most challenging yet enjoyable games around, which is hefty praise indeed.
4 Code Vein
The idea of an anime Dark Souls is something that should've been quite obvious, so it's quite surprising that it took quite a few years before Code Vein finally decided to cash in on this idea.
The game itself is quite fun for Souls fans, although most other gamers might find this package just a bit too niche for their liking. That being said, Code Vein is a great game to play through, especially if one has a friend to enjoy the adventure with — just like Remnant: From The Ashes.
3 Furi
The idea of a boss rush game can either pay massive dividends or end up missing the mark completely. Thankfully, Furi ended up being in the former category. The game is an absolute blast to play through, with players genuinely feeling a sense of euphoria after going through this incredible adventure.
It certainly helps that the soundtrack compliments the action in the best way possible, making this experience even more memorable.
2 Monster Hunter: World
The idea of using a slew of weapons to hunt monsters is an idea that is common in both Monster Hunter: World and Remnant: From The Ashes. Capcom's masterpiece is easily one of the best Monster Hunter games around, making full use of the modern hardware to deliver an experience that is truly sublime.
Preparing one's equipment loadout before dealing with a massive monster is always fun, and leads to a hunting experience that is incredibly exciting, whether solo or with a friend.
1 Red Dead Redemption 2
While Red Dead Redemption 2 is nowhere near as hard as Remnant: From The Ashes, shootouts in both these games feel incredibly entertaining nevertheless.
Of course, the major difference is that Arthur Morgan feels like an absolute badass as he slings his gun around, while the player character in Remnant: From The Ashes is pretty much always vulnerable and never gets too big of an advantage in combat.