The best Soulslike games on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 range from classic 3D adventures to fast 2D Metroidvanias. Some demand perfect blocks, while others rely on equipment choices, ranged combat or careful exploration.
Here are ten Soulslike games that bring something different to Nintendo’s consoles without losing the challenge that defines the genre.
Dark Souls: Remastered
Any list of the best Soulslike games on Nintendo Switch has to begin with Dark Souls: Remastered. Lordran remains one of the genre’s finest worlds because its castles, forests, swamps and underground ruins feel like parts of the same physical place rather than separate levels.
Doors unlock from unexpected directions, lifts reconnect distant areas and small shortcuts can completely change the journey back to a boss. Progress often comes from understanding the world rather than simply increasing your character level.
Combat asks you to divide stamina between attacking, blocking and dodging. Heavy armour provides greater protection but slows movement, while weapon scaling makes character attributes important when choosing equipment. Even the routes leading to bosses test healing supplies and concentration. The Switch version includes the main campaign and the Artorias of the Abyss expansion, making it the most complete introduction to the foundations of the genre.
Lies of P: Complete Edition
Lies of P takes the familiar story of Pinocchio and rebuilds it inside the ruined Belle Époque city of Krat. Its combat rewards controlled aggression, careful blocking and the ability to recognise when an enemy is about to extend a seemingly finished attack.
The weapon assembly system is one of its strongest ideas. Blades and handles can be combined to alter reach, speed, damage scaling and special abilities. A heavy blade can therefore behave very differently when attached to a faster handle, giving players plenty of room to experiment.
Perfect Guard allows accurately timed blocks to avoid damage and gradually break enemy weapons. Legion Arms add another layer through electrical attacks, flames, explosives and ranged tools.
The Complete Edition for Switch 2 combines the main game with the Overture expansion, post-launch improvements and additional modes. For players seeking a large 3D Soulslike with detailed environments and demanding boss fights, this is one of the most important additions to the Switch 2 library.
Another Crab’s Treasure
Another Crab’s Treasure places demanding Soulslike combat inside a colourful underwater world. Kril uses discarded objects such as cans, bottle caps and tennis balls as protective shells, each with its own durability and ability.
A broken shell can completely change a battle, forcing you to grab whatever is nearby. Umami powers, parries and accessibility settings make the game welcoming to beginners without removing its challenging boss fights.
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
Tails of Iron 2 expands the original game’s heavy 2D combat with more equipment and elemental options. Arlo must combine quick strikes, powerful attacks, dodges and counters while reading the warning symbols above enemies.
Fire, ice, electricity and poison influence weapon coatings, armour resistance and trap selection. Hunting large creatures provides materials for crafting, while improving the settlement unlocks stronger tools and equipment.
Mortal Shell: Complete Edition
Mortal Shell replaces the traditional class selection screen with bodies discovered throughout its world. Each Shell supports a different approach, with variations in health, stamina and special abilities.
Its defining mechanic is Harden. The player can temporarily turn to stone, absorb an incoming hit and then continue an interrupted attack. Harden can even be activated during an attack animation, creating a defensive system that encourages players to remain close to the enemy.
This produces a different rhythm from regular shield-based combat. Rather than stepping away after every strike, you can begin a heavy swing, harden through the counterattack and finish the blow once the enemy’s weapon bounces away.
The Complete Edition includes the additional Hadern Shell and The Virtuous Cycle expansion. The latter transforms familiar locations into a more unpredictable roguelike challenge with changing upgrades and encounters.
Remnant: From the Ashes
Remnant: From the Ashes replaces the usual focus on swords and shields with firearms, ammunition and weapon mods. Positioning still matters, but distance is controlled through pistols, rifles, shotguns and long-range weapons.
Mods allow weapons to summon creatures, launch explosive projectiles, create healing zones or provide temporary enhancements. Choosing the right combination becomes especially important during boss fights, where ammunition is limited and smaller enemies frequently enter the arena.
Parts of the campaign, including certain locations, missions and bosses, can change between runs. A single playthrough will not reveal every encounter or piece of equipment, giving the game more replay value than its mostly linear structure initially suggests.
Up to three players can explore together online. Different builds can cover healing, crowd control and direct damage, making Remnant one of the strongest co-op Soulslike options available on Switch.
Ashen
Ashen follows a world slowly rebuilding itself instead of collapsing further into ruin. Completing quests causes the central settlement to grow, bringing new characters, crafting options and equipment upgrades.
Combat relies on stamina management and carefully timed attacks, while another player or an AI companion can join your journey. Losing that partner during a dungeon makes its quiet world feel far more dangerous.
Blasphemous 2
Blasphemous 2 develops the original game’s heavy combat through three weapons with distinct moves and exploration abilities, earning its place among the best Soulslike games on Nintendo Switch.
Ruego Al Alba provides a balanced style supported by blood-based abilities. Sarmiento and Centella favour speed, quick combinations and precise movement. Veredicto trades mobility for wide, powerful attacks capable of controlling groups.
These weapons also interact with the world. Each can overcome specific obstacles, open routes or activate environmental mechanisms. Your choice therefore affects both combat and the order in which parts of the map become accessible.
Altarpiece figures, rosary beads and skill upgrades provide further ways to shape the Penitent One. The sequel preserves the grotesque religious imagery of the original while making movement smoother and leaving more room for different character builds.
It sits comfortably between a Soulslike and a Metroidvania without allowing either side to feel decorative.
The Last Faith
The Last Faith combines Bloodborne-inspired horror with a large 2D Metroidvania world. Eryk can use swords, scythes, whips, firearms and magic while investing points in attributes that support different character builds.
New movement abilities open previously inaccessible areas, but combat remains the main challenge. Attacks require commitment, enemies punish careless combinations and the grotesque bosses give the game its strongest moments.
ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
ENDER LILIES approaches combat differently because Lily does not directly wield conventional weapons. Instead, she calls upon purified spirits to attack on her behalf.
These spirits provide close-range strikes, ranged attacks, counters and area-control abilities. They can be arranged into two sets and switched during battle, allowing players to prepare for different enemies without remaining tied to one weapon.
The system becomes increasingly flexible as new spirits are collected and upgraded. A difficult boss may require a completely different combination from the one used to explore a crowded section of the map.
Its ruined kingdom is presented through soft backgrounds, restrained animation and a melancholic soundtrack. The atmosphere feels sorrowful rather than aggressively horrific, but the beauty does not make its enemies harmless.
Faster movement and more forgiving dodges make ENDER LILIES less rigid than several games on this list. It still provides challenging boss fights while giving players enough flexibility to find a setup that suits them.
Which Soulslike Should You Play First?
Dark Souls: Remastered is the best starting point for understanding the genre, while Lies of P offers a more modern focus on blocking and weapon customisation. Another Crab’s Treasure provides the most accessible introduction among the best Soulslike games on Nintendo Switch.
Players looking for 2D exploration should consider Blasphemous 2, The Last Faith or ENDER LILIES. Remnant is the strongest co-op choice, while Mortal Shell offers one of the most unusual defensive systems on the list.
