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Games like Mortal Shell II
Cold Symmetry · 2026 · Windows
Steam: 80 % positive of 20,630 reviews, as of Oct 28
Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.
24 games that play like Mortal Shell II and 24 that look like it. Closest by gameplay: Mortal Shell, DARK SOULS™ II and ELDEN RING.
Player tags
Steam reviews
What players say
Most players recommend this Souls-like for its combat and build variety, but many find the late game buggy, unbalanced and repetitive.
Many players praise the combat, which feels weighty and satisfying, and the parry system. The shell system lets players swap classes and builds, and the open world with its hidden dungeons, secret weapons and dark, gory art direction draws people in. Several reviewers say the game is a big step up from the first Mortal Shell. Criticism focuses on the second half: many players say enemy variety drops off, reused enemies get inflated health and damage, and the final area and last bosses feel rushed and unfair. Some report bugs such as hitboxes, camera problems and stuck progression. Some complain about shell points having to be reassigned and long backtracks. Reviews from the last year lean more critical than Steam's overall very positive rating, and a few players say a later patch improved things.
Praised
- Satisfying combat and parrying
Players describe weighty attacks, responsive weapons and a parry system that makes fights feel rewarding.
Many players - Shells and build variety
Switching shells changes how players fight, and many weapons allow different playstyles and builds.
Many players - Art direction and atmosphere
Dark, gory environments, striking visuals and smooth performance are repeatedly praised.
Many players - Open world exploration
Players enjoy the interconnected map, hidden caves and secrets that reward exploring.
Some players
Criticised
- Late game enemy and boss balance
Players say enemies get inflated health and damage, and final bosses are unfair or one-shot players.
Many players - Bugs and technical problems
Players report hitbox errors, camera issues, stuck progression and items lost in unreachable spots.
Many players - Repetitive enemies and sound
Players feel enemy types and the soundtrack run thin, so the second half drags.
Some players - Shell point and quality-of-life issues
Reassigning shell points when switching, long backtracks and unclear map or beacon progress irritate players.
Some players
- Who it suits
- Suited to players who enjoy demanding Souls-likes with strong combat and build experimentation, and who accept some rough late-game edges.
- Who should skip it
- Players who want polished late-game balance, varied enemies or a smooth experience without bugs should skip it or wait for more patches.
Short vs. long playtime: Players with longer playtimes tend to focus more on late-game bosses, repetitive enemies and bugs, while newer players mostly praise the combat and exploration.
Summarised by AI from 58 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.
Best matches
Plays and looks like Mortal Shell II
These games are close to it by gameplay and by look, so they appear in both lists below.
Mortal Shell
67 % positive of 10,792
Shared: Souls-like · Dark Fantasy · Violent
ELDEN RING
93 % positive of 834,907
Shared: Souls-like · Dark Fantasy · Violent
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82 % positive of 46,997
Shared: Souls-like · Dark · RPG
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68 % positive of 38,385
Shared: Souls-like · Dark Fantasy · Action RPG
By gameplay
Plays like Mortal Shell II
Matched from Steam descriptions and player tags. The tags under each game are the ones both games share.
Mortal Shell
67 % positive of 10,792
Shared: Souls-like · Dark Fantasy · Violent
DARK SOULS™ II
86 % positive of 33,467
Shared: Souls-like · Dark Fantasy · Action RPG
ELDEN RING
93 % positive of 834,907
Shared: Souls-like · Dark Fantasy · Violent
DARK SOULS™ III
94 % positive of 279,857
Shared: Souls-like · Dark Fantasy · Action RPG
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
84 % positive of 85,013
Shared: Souls-like · Dark Fantasy · Action RPG
God of War
95 % positive of 130,889
Shared: Souls-like · Violent · Action RPG
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™
87 % positive of 88,315
Shared: Dark Fantasy · Violent · Action RPG
REMNANT II®
82 % positive of 46,997
Shared: Souls-like · Dark · RPG
Hades II
95 % positive of 115,525
Shared: Souls-like · Action RPG · RPG
Lords of the Fallen
68 % positive of 38,385
Shared: Souls-like · Dark Fantasy · Action RPG
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition
91 % positive of 78,568
Shared: Souls-like · Dark Fantasy · Action RPG
Blasphemous 2
91 % positive of 17,379
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By look
Looks like Mortal Shell II
Matched from screenshots. Each card shows the screenshot closest to the look of this game.
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93 % positive of 834,907
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86 % positive of 21,107
Thymesia
82 % positive of 8,375
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN
82 % positive of 130,346
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95 % positive of 183,745
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At a glance
What games like Mortal Shell II have in common
- The tags they share most often with Mortal Shell II: Dark Fantasy (20 of 24), Souls-like (19) and Action RPG (16).
- They came out between 2009 and 2025, none of them after Mortal Shell II (2026).
- Best rated by Steam players: God of War (95 % positive of 130,889).
How these matches work
Matches come from embeddings of Steam descriptions, player tags and screenshots, computed offline. “Plays like” compares what the games are about and how players tag them; “Looks like” compares their screenshots. The share of positive reviews is based on Steam user reviews.