17 Best Soulslike Games of All Time
From Demon’s to Dark and Bloodborne to Sekiro, FromSoftware has made a name for themselves with their “Soulsborne” games, leading to the current Elden era. Synonymous with difficult but ultimately rewarded gameplay, lore told mainly through exploration, and some of the most intense and frustrating boss battles, these titles have carved their own niche into the gaming landscape. Behold, the Soulslike.
Naturally, when a formula proves popular, there will be imitators after a slice of the pie. Most miss the mark, equating the ‘Souls-like’ formula to mean just ramping up the difficulty and expecting players to enjoy the pain. Fans know that it’s not so simple to strike the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
That’s not to say that every attempt to replicate this formula is bad. Whether it be a full 3D imitation or a 2D Metroidvania with Souls-like sensibilities, there’s a whole gamut of games out there trying to be as renowned as a FromSoftware title. Here are a few that are worth playing.
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The story of Cal Kestis is about to continue! Set five years after the events of the first game, Star Wars Jedi Survivor sees Cal trying to do all he can to defeat the Empire and prove they’re not invincible. But new events will make him question his place in the galaxy and reunite him with old friends along the way.
Enjoy the classic style of lightsaber battles from before, mixed in with some new techniques, Force powers, and more. The galaxy far, far away has never looked more beautiful and has never been this expansive. So wander around and see what it has to offer you!
In the medieval world of Thymesia, you’ll face a threat much greater than the
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