10 Best Soulslike and Souls-Inspired Games on Mobile

Mobile games borrow different pieces of the Souls formula: deliberate combat, stamina decisions, dark worlds, difficult bosses, or the need to learn from mistakes. This list separates closer Soulslikes from action platformers and other Souls-inspired alternatives. It does not include unofficial ports. Availability can differ between countries and devices, so use the linked official storefront for your platform before buying. The ten entries below are distinct games, with their combat style and purchase model explained where those details matter.

For more options, explore our Metroidvania games on PC guide.

10. Afterimage

Afterimage offers a large interconnected world built around exploration, equipment, and fast side-scrolling combat. It belongs here as a Souls-inspired Metroidvania rather than a traditional 3D Soulslike. Finding a new route can be as rewarding as overcoming a difficult opponent. Choose it if you want a substantial adventure to return to over many sessions. This recommendation concerns the official mobile release; compare its device requirements and storefront description with the PC version rather than assuming every edition has identical technical features.

Official trailer — PlayStation. Trailer footage may show another platform; use the mobile store links below for device requirements. Afterimage – Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games.

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9. HAAK

HAAK puts movement abilities at the center of a post-apocalyptic exploration game. Learning to cross a space efficiently and finding the next connection give progress a tangible rhythm. It is a looser Souls-inspired alternative, with its stronger identity coming from Metroidvania navigation and action. Choose it if you want exploration without making heavy third-person combat the main attraction. Check the official mobile listing for your device, including any introductory trial and full-game unlock details, because purchase arrangements can vary between storefronts.

Official trailer — Blingame. Haak Launch Trailer (mobile) -CN.

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8. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown brings its connected world and precise action to an official mobile release. Parrying, movement abilities, and the relationship between combat and navigation give it plenty of appeal for players who enjoy learning demanding encounters. It is an action Metroidvania, not a traditional Soulslike. Choose it for polished traversal and a substantial campaign. Use the mobile storefront link when evaluating it: a trailer from another platform illustrates the game, but does not establish identical mobile performance, controls, or included purchase options.

Official trailer — Ubisoft. Trailer footage may show another platform; use the mobile store links below for device requirements. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – Launch Trailer.

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7. Watcher Chronicles

Watcher Chronicles takes Soulslike ideas into a 2D action RPG. Dodging, blocking, equipment, and exploration give encounters more structure than a simple sequence of button presses. It is a good fit if you prefer a side-on view but still want demanding fights. The iOS listing offers an opening area to try before a full-game purchase, which makes it easier to judge the controls on your own device. Check the exact storefront model for your platform rather than assuming every release is sold identically.

Official trailer — PlayStation. Trailer footage may show another platform; use the mobile store links below for device requirements. Watcher Chronicles – Announcement Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games.

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6. Elderand

Elderand combines interconnected exploration with equipment-driven action. It belongs here as a Souls-inspired Metroidvania rather than a direct replacement for a 3D Souls game. Finding a route or changing your loadout can matter as much as reacting faster in the next attempt. Choose it if you want a side-scrolling world with RPG systems and room to investigate. The official mobile release is the one recommended; avoid confusing it with unofficial downloads or assuming that the PC purchase includes a mobile copy.

Official trailer — Nintendo of America. Trailer footage may show another platform; use the mobile store links below for device requirements. Elderand – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch.

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5. Dead Cells

Dead Cells is a roguelite action platformer, not a traditional Soulslike. It earns a place among the alternatives because its demanding combat and repeated attempts reward learning enemies and managing risk. Runs change, so the structure is different from methodically reclaiming progress through a fixed world. Choose it if you enjoy the combat-learning side of Souls games but want faster action. Different mobile editions and content packages exist, so compare the publisher and included expansions before purchasing rather than relying on a familiar icon alone.

Official trailer — PlayStation. Trailer footage may show another platform; use the mobile store links below for device requirements. Dead Cells – Launch Trailer | PS4.

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4. Ronin: The Last Samurai

Ronin: The Last Samurai puts defensive timing at the center of short, focused encounters. Reading an attack and responding well matters more than freely roaming a large environment. That makes it a Souls-inspired alternative rather than an open-world action RPG in miniature. Choose it if parrying is the part of demanding combat you most enjoy and you want a phone-first structure. It uses a free-to-play model with in-app purchases. Understand that progression framework before comparing it directly with premium games sold as a complete adventure.

Official trailer — Dreamotion Inc. [KR] Ronin: The Last Samurai New Trailer.

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3. Grimvalor

Grimvalor gives mobile action a strong sense of movement. Its side-scrolling combat rewards reading enemies and making space, while exploration provides a reason to keep advancing through the world. It is best described as a challenging action platformer with Souls-inspired qualities. Choose it when responsive combat and navigation matter more than recreating a specific console game on a phone. The official Android and iOS releases can use different introductory purchase arrangements, so check your store’s listing before deciding what the initial download includes.

Official trailer — Direlight. Grimvalor – Launch Trailer (Android).

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2. Blasphemous

Blasphemous brings its striking, grotesque world and deliberate action to an official mobile release. Its connected spaces encourage exploration, while difficult encounters reward learning when to commit and when to defend. It belongs on the Souls-inspired side of the list, with Metroidvania exploration supplying much of the structure. Choose it if atmosphere and careful combat matter equally. The imagery is intense, so check the age rating as well as the device requirements. This entry recommends the first Blasphemous, not its separate sequel.

Official trailer — The Game Kitchen. Blasphemous – Mobile Announcement & Pre-Order/Registration Trailer.

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1. Pascal’s Wager

Pascal’s Wager is the closest broad recommendation here for players seeking a substantial 3D Soulslike designed for mobile. Its different characters provide different approaches to combat, while a dark world gives the journey a consistent identity. It asks for attention to timing and resources rather than treating every fight as a test of damage output alone. Choose it if a premium, campaign-led action RPG is what you want. Compare available editions and additional content on the official storefront, because a familiar title does not guarantee identical bundle contents.

Official trailer — Pascal’s Wager. Trailer of The Pascals Wager.

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Which Game Should You Start With?

Choose Pascal’s Wager for a fuller 3D Soulslike, Watcher Chronicles for 2D combat, or Grimvalor for a focused action platformer. Dead Cells offers a different roguelite structure, while Ronin concentrates on timing within a free-to-play model. Always check the official listing for your country and device.