Games Like Lies of P - 12 Best Soulslikes to Play in 2026

Quick Answer: Start with Steelrising if you want the closest mix of clockwork bodies, old-world streets, and forgiving soulslike pressure. Pick Thymesia if you want a shorter, nastier gothic parry game you can finish in a weekend. Go with Sekiro if the perfect guard was your favorite part of Lies of P and you want that idea pushed to its limit.

Why These Games #

Lies of P works because it is not just “hard.” It takes soulslike punishment and drops it into a Belle Epoque industrial nightmare, then turns defense into attack with perfect guards, weapon assembly, and boss fights that demand nerve. This list is not ranked by popularity. It is ranked by which part of Lies of P you want more of: parry-first combat, mechanical gothic atmosphere, weapon and build tinkering, classic bonfire-and-boss design, heavier story, or pure spectacle. Bloodborne is the obvious spiritual ancestor, but because it is locked to PlayStation and unavailable on PC/Steam, it stays as an honorable mention instead of a ranked pick.

Top Picks #

1. Steelrising #

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Spiders’ 2022 action RPG sends you into an alternate French Revolution where Paris has been overrun by an army of automats. You play as Aegis, a mechanical bodyguard built for grace and murder. With swappable weapons, modules, and assist options, it is the most direct “Lies of P, but in revolutionary Paris” pick here.

• Similar because: It puts soulslike combat inside a Belle Epoque world of machinery, streets, and elegant decay.
• Different because: Its 18th-century Paris setting is less industrial-gothic, and its assist settings make it more forgiving.
• Best for: Players who want the closest atmospheric sister game to Lies of P.

2. Thymesia #

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OverBorder Studio’s 2022 compact soulslike is set in Hermes, a kingdom ruined by plague experiments and gothic rot. As Corvus, you slash with a saber, tear into enemies with a claw, and steal plague weapons from them. Its dual health system keeps you attacking instead of hiding.

• Similar because: Its sickly gothic mood and aggressive trade-based combat make it feel like a leaner cousin to Lies of P.
• Different because: It is much smaller and more linear, and it is built around stolen enemy moves instead of weapon assembly.
• Best for: Players who want a bloody gothic game they can clear over a weekend.

3. Sekiro #

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FromSoftware’s 2019 shinobi action game strips the formula down to timing, posture, and nerve. Set in a dark version of late Sengoku Japan, Sekiro gives you a katana, a prosthetic arm, and almost no way to grind past the problem. You win by reading attacks and answering with steel.

• Similar because: It turns the perfect-guard thrill of Lies of P into an entire combat philosophy.
• Different because: It removes RPG builds and stat comfort, so your hands have to improve.
• Best for: Players who want parrying to become pure muscle memory.

4. Dark Souls III #

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FromSoftware’s 2016 dark fantasy finale is still one of the cleanest ways to understand the roots Lies of P draws from. Bonfires, corpse runs, looping levels, punishing bosses, and careful stamina play are all here in a colder, grander, more mythic form.

• Similar because: The basic language of Lies of P comes straight from this bloodline.
• Different because: It leans harder into dark fantasy, exploration, and interlocking level design.
• Best for: Players who want to understand the classic soulslike foundation Lies of P builds on.

5. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty #

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Team Ninja’s 2023 dark Three Kingdoms action RPG is built around deflecting, morale, and staying in the enemy’s face. The fantasy is Eastern, full of demons and martial spectacle, but the core rhythm is familiar: stand your ground, catch the timing, and turn danger into momentum.

• Similar because: Like Lies of P, it makes parrying the heart of combat instead of a side option.
• Different because: Its spells, morale system, and faster pace make it more aggressive and explosive.
• Best for: Players who liked guarding in Lies of P but want a quicker Eastern fantasy spin.

6. Nioh 2 #

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Team Ninja’s 2020 hardcore action RPG mixes Sengoku warfare with yokai horror and a mountain of loot. Ki Pulse, three weapon stances, yokai abilities, and deep gear rolls create a combat game you can practice and refine for hundreds of hours. It is less elegant than Lies of P, but far more obsessed with builds.

• Similar because: It shares the high-pressure timing and commitment of hard action combat.
• Different because: Its gear grind and build depth go far beyond Lies of P, almost into Diablo territory.
• Best for: Players who want suffering plus endless equipment tuning.

7. The Surge 2 #

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Deck13’s 2019 sci-fi soulslike takes place in Jericho City, a collapsed urban disaster zone full of exosuits, drones, and body-horror tech. Its hook is targeted limb cutting: lock onto the part you want, chop it off, and turn enemy gear into your next upgrade.

• Similar because: Its modular upgrade fantasy echoes the pleasure of building weapons in Lies of P.
• Different because: It is cyberpunk sci-fi, and its combat revolves around severing parts for materials.
• Best for: Players who loved assembling and modifying tools in Lies of P.

8. Mortal Shell #

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Cold Symmetry’s 2020 minimalist soulslike is small, bleak, and strangely elegant. Instead of using a normal shield, you harden your body mid-animation and freeze yourself into stone at exactly the right moment. You also inhabit different shells, and each one works like a compact class with its own strengths.

• Similar because: Its hardening system tests timing in the same tense defensive space as perfect guards.
• Different because: It is shorter and uses shells instead of traditional leveling to shape your playstyle.
• Best for: Players who want a tight, dark soulslike with one clever defensive twist.

9. Lords of the Fallen #

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Hexworks’ 2023 reboot is a huge gothic soulslike built around two overlapping worlds: Axiom, the land of the living, and Umbral, the realm of the dead. Its lantern mechanic changes exploration, enemy pressure, and route-finding, while full co-op makes the misery easier to share.

• Similar because: It is a modern gothic soulslike with bosses and punishment in the same broad lane as Lies of P.
• Different because: The dual-world lantern system is its signature feature, and co-op changes the whole feel.
• Best for: Players who want a newer-looking soulslike they can play with a friend.

10. Code Vein #

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Bandai Namco’s 2019 anime soulslike follows post-apocalyptic vampire warriors trying to survive in a ruined world. It is flashier, softer-edged, and more character-driven than most games in this space. AI companions, Blood Code builds, and big melodramatic story beats make it more approachable.

• Similar because: Like Lies of P, it cares about story, identity, and character arcs inside a soulslike shell.
• Different because: Its anime style and companion system make combat friendlier and more party-driven.
• Best for: Players who were pulled in by the story of Lies of P and want more character drama.

11. Elden Ring #

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FromSoftware’s 2022 open-world giant takes the soulslike core and spreads it across the Lands Between. Ride anywhere, stumble into ruins, break your build, rebuild it, and find some monster that makes you question your choices. It is less focused than Lies of P, but massively freer.

• Similar because: It shares the same soulslike combat DNA and feels like a natural next step after Lies of P.
• Different because: It trades linear intensity for a vast open world and near-limitless build freedom.
• Best for: Players who want a huge world to keep suffering in after Lies of P.

12. Black Myth: Wukong #

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Game Science’s 2024 action RPG adapts Journey to the West into a lavish, boss-heavy adventure. You play as the Destined One, swapping staff stances, casting spells, and transforming into powerful forms. It is not a traditional soulslike, but its challenge, spectacle, and boss density hit a similar nerve.

• Similar because: It offers hard action, high-pressure bosses, and the same mix of pain and release.
• Different because: It is more cinematic and linear, with staff forms and transformations at the center.
• Best for: Players who want a big-budget Eastern action epic with boss fights back to back.

Comparison Table #

Game	Similar because	Different because	Best for
Steelrising	Belle Epoque machinery and soulslike pressure make it the closest tonal match.	Its alternate Paris setting and assist options are more forgiving.	Players who want a true sister game to Lies of P.
Thymesia	Fast, diseased gothic combat rewards aggression over hiding.	It is shorter, leaner, and built around stolen plague weapons.	Players who want a weekend-length gothic punishment run.
Sekiro	Parry timing becomes the whole point of the fight.	It has no gear builds or stat crutches, just execution.	Players who want to master perfect guards.
Dark Souls III	It supplies the bonfire, corpse-run, and boss-duel grammar.	It is darker fantasy with stronger exploration and level looping.	Players who want the classic FromSoftware foundation.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty	Deflecting is the core of its rhythm and pressure.	It is faster, more magical, and built around morale swings.	Players who want parry combat with Eastern fantasy speed.
Nioh 2	Hard timing and punishing encounters demand real practice.	Its loot and build systems are much deeper and busier.	Players who want to grind, tune, and optimize.
The Surge 2	Modular gear and upgrades echo Lies of P’s assembly fantasy.	It is sci-fi, with limb targeting and part harvesting.	Players who want modification as the main hook.
Mortal Shell	Hardening gives defense the same tense timing focus.	It is smaller and uses shells instead of normal builds.	Players who want a compact soulslike with a clever guard.
Lords of the Fallen	Modern gothic bosses and punishment sit close to Lies of P.	Dual-world exploration and co-op are the main differences.	Players who want to suffer with a friend.
Code Vein	It gives a soulslike structure more story and character focus.	Its anime style and AI companions make it friendlier.	Players who want narrative and party dynamics.
Elden Ring	It shares the core soulslike combat lineage.	It is a giant open world instead of a tight linear route.	Players who want the biggest possible next step.
Black Myth: Wukong	Boss-heavy hard action delivers similar stress and payoff.	It is more cinematic, linear, and transformation-driven.	Players who want spectacle and relentless boss encounters.

Filters #

Filter	Games
Master the perfect parry	Sekiro, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Mortal Shell
Belle Epoque, clockwork-gothic worlds	Steelrising, Thymesia
Deep weapon and build tinkering	Nioh 2, The Surge 2
Back to the FromSoftware cornerstones	Dark Souls III, Elden Ring
Story and characters first	Code Vein, Lords of the Fallen
Cinematic spectacle	Black Myth: Wukong

FAQ #

Do games like Lies of P require mastering the perfect parry? #

Not always, but timing matters. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is the parry-heavy one to try if you want that deflect rhythm with a little more speed and morale-based momentum. Code Vein softens the blow with AI companions and flexible builds. Steelrising is the friendliest option here because its assist settings let you tune the punishment without losing the mechanical-gothic mood.

Which games share Lies of P's Belle Epoque, mechanical atmosphere? #

Steelrising is the closest match by far. Its alternate French Revolution setting, automats, elegant streets, and old-world machinery hit the same “beautiful civilization gone wrong” flavor. Thymesia is less mechanical, but its plague kingdom gives you that same blood-dark gothic pressure. If you loved the blend of polish, rot, and unnatural bodies, start with those two before moving into broader dark fantasy.

Any shorter ones I can finish in a weekend? #

Yes. Thymesia is the cleanest weekend pick, with a main path around 7–10 hours and very little filler. Mortal Shell is also compact, especially if you already understand soulslike spacing and boss patience. Both are smaller than Lies of P, but that is the point: you get the tension, punishment, and satisfaction without committing to a massive RPG.

Which ones can I play co-op with friends? #

Lords of the Fallen is the strongest co-op pick here because it supports full campaign co-op and lets you explore its dual-world gothic mess together. Nioh 2 is also great with friends, supporting up to three-player missions and build synergy. Just know that co-op changes the feel: it makes the punishment more social, but it can also soften the lonely pressure that defines Lies of P.

Lies of P 2 isn't out yet — what should I play while waiting? #

The sequel is in development, so the best way to keep your hands warm depends on what you miss. Pick Steelrising for the closest mechanical-period atmosphere. Pick Sekiro if you want to sharpen parry timing until it becomes instinct. Pick Thymesia if you want a shorter, bloodier gothic action game that still rewards aggression and precision.