Steelrising is an exciting new entry into the souls-like genre. But while the inspirations are pretty obvious, it’s so much more than just a clever initiation of From Software’s distinct style of play. For starters, it’s a game set in an alternate version of France during the French Revolution.
This setting isn’t just a set dressing either; you will come into contact with famous historical figures from this time. Needless to say history buffs eat. Meanwhile, it also fully embraces a steampunk aesthetic, albeit with fewer goggles than you might expect. But what should you play when you’re done with this delightful romp? Well, we have a few suggestions for you, my friend.
8 The power surge 2
If you liked Steelrising the most, crushing robots in a soul match, the Surge 2 is definitely the game for you. Does that seem like a pretty superficial connection? Could be. But at the end of the day, the truth is that the two games certainly have some major similarities.
This is another game with a fictional version of the real world, but as a fun twist, it takes place in the future. Although we think there are games that use the spirit from Steelrising better, this is the one that lets you crush robots with a giant hammer. And hey, it’s just a fun game, so that’s what matters.
7 BioShock
If you’re looking for an alternative take on the past with some fun steampunk influences, BioShock is a great match. While the two titles may not play in the same way, they both provide an environment that is central to their respective games and extremely engaging.
One of the thrills of exploring the world of Steelrising is to wander through some beautifully crafted stages and take in the majesty of late 18th century Parisian architecture. BioShock offers the same thrills as those who are big fans of the opulent Art Deco aesthetic. From a gameplay perspective the similarities are minimal, but from an aesthetic perspective you may find that they deliver similar tension.
6 greed
Greedfall is more like The Witcher 3 than Dark Souls, but fans of Steelrising will probably notice that there’s something odd when it comes to the to feel of Greed. Not surprisingly, it was created by the same development team: Spiders. Both titles were made very clearly with genuine respect for their institutions.
Greedfall is particularly suited if you want a story with a little more meat on its bones. Ultimately, both games clearly enjoy their setting, and both are an absolute delight for history fans. While Greedfall isn’t set in the real world, it is heavy inspired by it. If you’re looking for another romp through a fictional 17th century, Greedfall is the game for you.
5 Demon Souls
For our first FromSoftware recommendation, we need to go back to the beginning to the legendary Demon’s Souls. This is the game that started it whole genre. And it’s pretty clear that Steelrising has a lot of influence from it very clearly. Everything from how the combat is structured to how the world is laid out seems to go right back to Demon’s Souls. Although Steelrising doesn’t have the hub area, the carriage appears to be a streamlined version of it.
Even the way you clear the various settings, only to come back later to go one layer deeper, is very similar to how the levels of Demon’s Souls were structured. If you like Steelrising, and you haven’t played Demon’s Souls yet, we can’t recommend it enough. As an added benefit, while it’s definitely a level of difficulty, it’s still one of the easier FromSoftware games. So it can help you get into it. Oh, and as icing on the cake, a beautiful remake was recently released for the PlayStation 5. So you can play a shiny version of this classic.
4 dishonored
When it comes to games that have done justice to the steampunk setting, it’s hard to think of a franchise that has done better than the Dishonored series. These titles offer a Victorian-esque world that fuses the obsolete with the technologically advanced, while also prominently showing how these technological advancements have done nothing to take the typical burger out of squaller.
While these aren’t games that look very similar (unless you’ve tried playing Steelrising as a stealth game), they both do a great job of contrasting the lavish and the impoverished. To sit alone, Dishonored is definitely worth your attention.
3 Nioh
While the Nioh games clearly take quite a bit of inspiration from FromSoftware’s Souls series, that’s far from the only point of comparison with Steelrising. Nioh is set in a fictionalized version of the Sengoku era. While Steelrising’s France has been overrun by Automats, Nioh’s Japan has been overrun by Oni. To an equally bloody result, unfortunately.
Another point of comparison is how both Nioh and Steelrising incorporate historical figures. In Nioh you are helped by Hatori Hanzo and cross swords with Oda Nobunaga. Plus, the Nioh games play extremely well. They are some of the slickest games out there. If you enjoyed your time with Steelrising, we highly recommend the Nioh games.
2 Assassin’s Creed Unity
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One of Steelrising’s best features is its attitude. The French Revolution is a pivotal moment in human history, but it’s not one that video games have spent much time exploring. However, we’ve seen some games dive into this era. Most notable is the setting of Assassin’s Creed Unity. Love them or hate them, there is one element of the Assassin’s Creed games that they do better than almost all the others; they allow you to explore historical settings beautifully.
So if you’ve completed Steelrising and you’re not ready to leave France just yet – and you really want to enjoy yourself in that environment – we can’t recommend Unity enough. Oh, and it gets better. If you have a modern console, you will experience an Assassin’s Creed Unity that also works well. There has literally never been a better time to play this entry in the legendary franchise.
1 Bloodborne
There was no other way to end this list. It had to be Bloodborne. What Steelrising does to Parisian architecture, Bloodborne does to Victorian. You travel through environments that are as gruesome as they are beautiful. Everything from how the later stages in Steelrising stack up, to the way you interact with civilians in that world, feels like it was inspired specifically by Bloodborne.
If you’re a fan of Steelrising and you like the pace of the battles, as well as the gruesome, yet beautiful setting, then we highly recommend checking out Bloodborne. It’s a classic for a reason and we think Steelrising fans who have yet to experience it will find something to enjoy here.
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