You should play several additional games in anticipation of Moon Studios’ upcoming early access release of Soulslike action RPG No Rest for the Wicked.
The news of No Rest for the Wicked shocked fans of Moon Studios’ Ori series. No Rest for the Wicked is an action RPG with a grim aesthetic that is influenced by Soulslikes and the A Song of Ice and Fire series, in contrast to the Metroidvanias that the Austrian studio’s previous games were.
On April 18, 2024, the game will go on early access. A version for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S is scheduled to release at a later time.
Here are some action role-playing games that fans of No Rest for the Wicked will love, whether you’re looking for something to play next or you just want something to pass the time until the complete game comes out.
Bloodborne
Most likely, if No Rest for the Wicked excites you, you’ve previously played Bloodborne. Either way, it wouldn’t be on this list if it wasn’t mentioned. For good reason, Bloodborne is regarded by many as one of the greatest video games ever created.
Since its 2015 release, Bloodborne has won over fans’ hearts with everything from its intense fighting to its gothic Victorian-era backdrop. Even while a remaster or remake doesn’t seem to be in the works anytime soon, it makes sense why gamers are so excited about any word of one.
Monster Hunter World
The Monster Hunter series served as inspiration for No Rest for the Wicked, perhaps because of its intricate battle system that confronts players against enormous and terrifying adversaries. Monster Hunter Rise is the most recent mainline game in the series, yet Monster Hunter World is still the more played version.
The fact that Monster Hunter World still has a sizable player base shows how durable the game is. Following the introduction of Monster Hunter Wilds, which is scheduled for release in 2025, those figures have increased recently.
Mortal Shell
Mortal Shell, another independent Souls-like album, ought to prick the same nerve as No Rest for the Wicked. Both are action-packed, moody, and dark games that were created by smaller teams and obviously take cues from Dark Souls.
Not everyone enjoys Mortal Shell as much as they do Bloodborne or Dark Souls; some have criticized the game for being too short, having too little variation, and being easier than other games in the series. Nevertheless, the game has many positive aspects, and its challenge may serve as an excellent introduction for those who wish to familiarize themselves with the genre before taking on a more taxing encounter.
Diablo 4
No Rest for the Wicked’s grimdark fantasy premise and gameplay aspects have drawn comparisons to Diablo 4 since the game’s debut. Since its June 2023 introduction, users’ opinions of the online game with seasons have fluctuated, resulting in a varied reception.
Luckily, Diablo 4 is now enjoying a moment due to a successful Game Pass sale and the anticipation of Season 4, which launches on May 14. Now is a terrific moment to start playing Diablo 4, with plenty of fresh content on the horizon and people feeling cautiously optimistic about the game’s future.
Path of Exile
Another excellent option for lovers of No Rest for the Wicked is the free-to-play dark fantasy action role-playing game Path of Exile. As an exile sent to a cursed land, you must cooperate and engage in combat with other exiles in order to survive. There are a ton of things to do, with over a decade’s worth of content and lots of character-building opportunities.
Developer Grinding Gear Games has released over thirty expansions for Path of Exile since the game’s 2013 release; the most recent one was launched only last month. You won’t have to worry about running out of alternatives because the developers intend to keep updating and adding to the original Path of Exile even if the eagerly anticipated sequel is scheduled to go into closed beta in June.
Lies from P
Lies of P, released in 2023, is a fantastic Soulslike that isn’t created by FromSoftware itself. It’s a great option for fans of No Rest for the Wicked. Its idea alone is intriguing—it’s a Pinocchio retelling where the player must battle their way through Krat’s city, facing off against both humans and puppets while considering whether or not to tell some falsehoods along the way.
Lies of P is an extremely challenging game that has garnered accolades from both seasoned Soulslike players and novices in the genre. Furthermore, it appears that Neowiz Games is only getting started because DLC is in the works and a possible sequel is hinted at towards the very end.
Darksiders Genesis
No Rest for the Wicked and the Darksiders series are similar in tone and holy warrior theme. The most recent Darksiders game, Genesis, even adopts a top-down viewpoint similar to a planned game from Moon Studios. As they attempt to restore harmony to a world ripped apart by a conflict between Heaven and Hell, players assume control of one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in each game in the series.
Darksiders Genesis is a spin-off prequel to the main series that centers on Strife and War’s mission to defend humanity from Lucifer. You can play the game with a friend by switching between the two playable characters at any time or by switching to cooperative mode. The primary story of Darksiders Genesis is only about 14 hours long, which is short for the genre and might be a welcome change of pace for players sick of long, drawn-out RPGs.
