Are you through with Elden Ring and looking for an alternative? Or do you play on the switch and still want to play something like that? Then here we have a list of games for you to check out.
Elden Ring offers a unique blend of open world, challenging gameplay, dozens of interesting bosses, and hundreds of fun weapons. There is no exact copy of this recipe for success on the market yet.
While the tremendous success of FromSoftware’s action RPG is likely to provide a strong inspiration for many future games. But if you are already looking for a good alternative for Elden Ring and have already played the best predecessors, you should take a look at one of these games.
Neither game is an exact copy of Elden Ring, but they do parts of the overall package as well or even better. We tell you which of these games you should watch and why.
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Nioh 2 (Steam, PS4, PS5) – Fantastic combat system for loot fans
Nioh 2 is the most direct imitator of the Souls formula from this list. But that’s not a criticism, in fact quite the opposite: This game from the creators of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive has, like Elden Ring, a third-person perspective, some weapons, many tough bosses and a comparable leveling system with resources, which you lose if you die several times.
But what sets Nioh 2 apart from the Elden Ring is the combat system – some even think it’s better than the one in the Souls games. Combat in Nioh 2 is significantly faster than in Elden Ring, and with numerous weapon classes that play very differently, you can really let off steam.
The complex and spectacular combos, which require a lot of skill with the stance and stamina system, are partly reminiscent of games like Devil May Cry. Along with a level of difficulty that is in no way inferior to the Souls games, the battles in Nioh 2 regularly cause a lot of heart racing and huge moments of celebration.
The whole thing is garnished with a loot system, which unfolds its full depth, especially when you play through it repeatedly. While Nioh 2 has fairly boring, hosed levels rather than an open world, the shorter missions are easy to play over and over again to perfect your build.
Hollow Knight (Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch) – Outstanding 2D fun for explorers in single player
Anyone who logs into gaming forums and similar discussion places hears the same thing over and over again: Hollow Knight is one of the best games that have ever come onto the market. Anyone who then plays the game quickly realizes where this reputation comes from.
This 2D sidescroller with a beautiful cartoon look is an incredibly good mix of Metroidvania game and Soulslike. So if you especially love exploring the world in Elden Ring, you’ll get your money’s worth in Hollow Knight.
Because Hollow Knight gives you virtually no clues as to what to do next, you explore the amazing world entirely on your own. As is typical for Metroidvania, you will always find new skills that unlock additional areas and also make the fights more complex.
But anyone who has played Elden Ring for multiplayer will be disappointed with Hollow Knight. The game is only playable in single player. Even if you’re looking for a 3D perspective or want to play a lot of builds, you won’t find it in Hollow Knight.
Salt and Sanctuary (Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch) & Salt and Sacrifice (PS4, PS5, Epic Games) – 2D Soulslike with local co-op
Depending on which platform you play on, we recommend 2 games in one: Salt and Sanctuary or its successor, Salt and Sacrifice.
Like Hollow Knight, these games are 2D games, but are more clearly recognizable as soulslikes. This is partly due to the death mechanics, a variety of build options or the boss and level design.
But what makes the Salt games special is the ability to play locally in co-op. With Salt and Sanctuary you can do this with another friend, with Salt and Sacrifice even with up to 3 people on the couch.
Remnant: From The Ashes (Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox) – Post-apocalyptic shooter souls
If you enjoy playing the games from the Souls series, but also enjoy shooter gameplay, Remnant is a great choice. Because this dark game combines the most well-known elements of the Soulsborne games with fast shooter gameplay.
The setting is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi setting, and the worlds are regenerated with each new reset of your story. The result is an often completely different gaming experience with new weapons, armor and abilities. The game also has a high replay value.
Similar to Elden Ring, you can play the game with up to two friends in co-op, with the damage values being flexibly adjusted to an average of all your levels. PvP, on the other hand, doesn’t have Remnant, even if you can shoot your co-op partners overboard.
Monster Hunter World (Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox) and Monster Hunter Rise (Steam, Switch) – Similar challenges, very different gameplay
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Mentioning the Monster Hunter games here may seem controversial at first, but for good reason. Because although Elden Ring and Monster Hunter are very different, they test similar gameplay skills.
In Monster Hunter you choose individual missions in which you hunt boss-like monsters. You can use one of 14 weapon types that differ significantly from each other. The aim is to keep killing these monsters in order to get parts for better equipment from them.
Monster Hunter lacks some of Soulsborne’s most iconic features like the death mechanic or the mysterious way of telling an interesting story.
But if you mainly gamble on Elden Ring to hit interesting boss opponents with massive, mechanically demanding weapons, Monster Hunter is the best choice. This is even more true if you prefer to do it in co-op.
The community argues a lot about whether World or Rise is the better game. We recommend making this choice mainly dependent on your favorite platform, or based on your friends. There is no crossplay in Monster Hunter.
What do you think of this selection of games? Do you have an alternative to Elden Ring that you particularly like? Do you perhaps know games that you strongly advise against like-minded people? Tell us in the comments.
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