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The Soulslike sub-genre came to stay;Elden Ringis the latest installment from the original creators of this style of game, with more than 20 million units sold across the world. FromSoftware, the team behind theDark Soulssaga, has broken the mold with a new way to test the player’s patience and frustration.
They had multiple requests from a part of the community for a difficult selection in its games. And the answer is always the same; there is just one difficulty, whether you like it or not; that is their trademark for this genre. Here is a list of six games on Steam from this beloved sub-genre.
Elden Ring is the Most Popular Option in this Sub-Genre, but There’s So Much You Can Play
In this list of games, you’re able to find every kind of Soulslike you may like. From a vanished Jedi to a very religious fanatic soldier who needs to be penitent. Some will vanquish demons, and others just have to repeat one run after the other until they reach the end of their path. Here are six of the best Soulslike games you can find on Steam.
6. Lords of the Fallen
Lords of the Fallenis a Soulslike, developed by Hexworks and distributed by CI Games. This title was launched last year. The team behindLords of the Fallendescribes it as a dark fantasy action-RPG.
As one of the dark crusaders, you will have to reach Adyr, the demon god, and defeat him. One of the details aboutLords of the Fallenis that it works like a sequel or reboot of the first game from the same studio that launched back in 2014. It was a sequel that was going to launch in 2017, but the project was never completed.
The gameplay is very similar toDemon SoulsorDark Souls; you have to create a character. There are 10 different classes to choose from. Then your path to defeating Adyr begins.Lords of the Fallenwas released back in October 2023.
5. Blasphemous II
The Penitent is back. This is a Spanish game developed by The Game Kitchen; the studio just opened another branch in Canary Island.Blasphemous IIis distributed by Team17.
As a sequel to the game launched in 2019,Blasphemous IIwas critically acclaimed and very well received by the fans. The Penitent once again is thrown into an infinite cycle of life and death, all to explore these new lands and see the birth of a new messiah.
Blasphemous IIoffers a new set of abilities to personalize The Penitent for battle. New weapons were added to vanquish your enemies. This Metroidvania, hack-and-slash, and Soulslike game has a non-lineal world to explore full of secrets. The game was released in August of last year.
4. Dead Cells
This game was released back in 2018, becoming an instant classic.Dead Cellswas a success for Motion Twin; the title is available on almost every platform. This roguevania is something that the team behind the game calledDead Cells. It is an experience of an infinite loop that, little by little, lets you discover new details of the story and the possibility of advancing to a new area. New characters will be shown, as will new weapons and new permanent enhancements.
Secrets, non-lineal progression, and the best Soulslike 2D experience.Dead Cellshas 89 on Metacritic. Time, exploration, and not getting hit will be the key points to completing this highly praised game.
Koei Tecmo and the incredible Team Ninja created a new IP for the past generation.Niohis an interesting take on the Soulslike games. The creators of the very difficultNinja Gaidensaga will make you fight with the strongest Yokai.
You have to create your character and travel across a devastated Japan in the Sengoku era. This sequel to the 2017 game brought several new mechanics; the most important is the ability to become a Yokai for a limited time.
Nioh 2was released on PC in 2021, with the Complete Edition now available.
2. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Respawn Entertainment, a former part of the Infinity Ward team that developedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare, took a step back from the first-person shooter genre and created one of the best games in theStar Warsfranchise.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderwas a very nice surprise for fans of George Lucas’s creation. The game presented an incredible story with fascinating gameplay and many mechanics taken from the Soulslike sub-genre.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivorupgrades all the things that the first game did well and gives you a much more mature Cal Kestis on his quest to save the remaining Jedi across the galaxy. New abilities will be available as new and deadly enemies appear in your way.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivorwas released in April last year.
1. Lies of P
This game, developed and distributed by Neowiz, was one of the best-received games of last year.Lies of Pputs you in the body of a steampunk Pinocchio created by Geppetto. A mysterious voice wakes you up to wander into the streets of Krat, a city full of bloodthirsty enemies. To discover the secrets behind all the things that are happening, you have to adapt to every combat with the different weapons you have.
Some players called this game one of the best Soulslike games up to date.Lies of Pwas released in September of last year.
Do you agree with our list? What are your favorite Soulslikes? Let us know in the comments!
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I’m a big fan of movies and videogames in general. I really love Pokémon and Godzilla. One of my favorite games is The Last of Us, Part II. A compelling and well-written story is always welcome.
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