ELDERBORN similar games & best alternatives

ELDERBORN

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2020

Should you play it?

ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.

What works
  • Satisfying and skill-based melee combat
  • Engaging metal soundtrack
  • Variety of weapons and combat styles
  • Interesting fantasy setting and lore
  • Good value especially on sale
Things to keep in mind
  • Short main campaign length
  • Some repetitive enemy placements
  • Limited story depth and ending
  • Minor bugs and performance issues
  • Lack of character customization

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon

  • Sifu

  • Jaded

  • Dino Trauma

  • Abandoned Archive

  • Castle Break

  • Into the Necrovale

  • Assault Spy

  • Raw Metal
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Jaded

  • Dino Trauma

  • Abandoned Archive
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Fantasy

    REMNANT II®
  • Violence

    Evil West
  • Competence

    Eastern Exorcist

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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ELDERBORN: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fantasy, Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players can choose weapons and difficulty freely, explore the world with some guidance but have personal control over combat style and progression."

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  • Competence

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    "Combat is skill-based with parry, dodge, stamina management and boss fights requiring strategy and timing; players report satisfying mastery and challenge."

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    "Combat is skill-based with parrying, dodging, and timing; players report satisfying mastery and challenge especially on higher difficulties."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on solo play and personal build experimentation; no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards."

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    "Focus is on solo play and personal skill improvement; no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards."

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    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative elements."

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  • Creativity

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    "Limited customization but players can choose different squads and weapons; no extensive building or modification."

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  • Domination

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    "No social or multiplayer dominance elements; gameplay is individual and balanced."

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  • Escapism

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    "Players enjoy immersive fantasy battles and storylines, escaping into a dark fantasy world with epic combat and heavy metal soundtrack."

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    "Players enjoy immersive fantasy combat and metal soundtrack as a form of stress relief and escapism."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge; no obligation or external pressure reported."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Varied weapons and stealth/combat options encourage trying different tactics and mastering mechanics."

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    "Variety of weapons and combat styles encourage trying different tactics and mastering mechanics."

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  • Expression

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    "Limited customization; players select characters but no avatar personalization or cosmetic modifications."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Strong fantasy and sci-fi setting with imaginative worlds, lore, and supernatural elements."

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  • Fellowship

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    "No multiplayer or community features; solo experience."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills and unlock weapons and abilities, showing personal improvement."

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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    "Some players find flow and catharsis in fast-paced combat and music; others note tension from difficulty."

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