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A Soulslike (also spelled Souls-like) is a subgenre of action role-playing games known for high levels of difficulty and emphasis on environmental storytelling, typically in a dark fantasy setting. It had its origin in Demon's Souls and the Dark Souls series by FromSoftware, the themes and mechanics of which directly inspired several other games
- Elden Ring. Our 2022 game of the year feels like a strange kind of full-circle moment for the Soulslike genre. Dark Souls and Demon’s Souls represented a kind of counter to some of the industry trends that had taken root in the years surrounding their release.
- Bloodborne. Though Bloodborne’s nearly mythical modern status can partially be attributed to its somewhat strange PS4 exclusivity (remake when?) , the fact of the matter is that few Soulslike games in recent memory have captured more imaginations as thoroughly a Bloodborne.
- Dark Souls. Though not the godfather of this list, Dark Souls was many people’s first taste of a Soulslike experience. After all these years, you could argue it is still the best.
- Sekiro. Possibly inspired by other studios’ attempts to strip the Soulslike genre down to its essentials and explore new directions, the first FromSoftware game on this list is also considerably different from the rest of the studio’s Souslike experiences.
Nov 16, 2023 · A list of the best games that follow the Souls series formula of punishing combat, death, and progression. See the rankings, reviews, and trailers of Ashen, Stranger of Paradise, Lords of the Fallen, and more.
Explore challenging and rewarding games inspired by the Dark Souls series. Browse the Steam tags and curator reviews to find your next souls-like adventure.
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- The Surge / The Surge 2. Deck 13. The Surge is like Dark Souls with robots! The Surge (and its even better sequel) could be considered Robo Souls if you’re a fan of the sub-genre.
- Steelrising. Spiders. Steelrising is a Soulslike set during the French Revolution – also with robots. Steelrising is far from perfect and its combat can feel a bit dull by the end, but its premise is amazing.
- Mortal Shell. Mortal Shell is mostly influenced by the Dark Souls trilogy, offering a similar grimdark feel where a nameless character goes on a quest to change their fate and that of the world.
- Lords of the Fallen. HexWorks. Lords of the Fallen now has a sequel/reboot. Lords of the Fallen was one of the first Soulslike games to imitate the Souls series and is still one of the best to this day.
Nov 16, 2022 · A ranking of the best Soulslike games, from FromSoftware's Demon's Souls and Dark Souls to other clones and variations. Find out which games are the most notable and influential in the genre, and how they compare to each other.
Oct 19, 2023 · FromSoftware has made a name for themselves with their "Soulsborne" games. Here are a few great Soulslike games alternatives.
