Best Soulslike

An action game developed by FromSoftware and published by Sega exclusively for Xbox in 2003, notable for its fully destructible environments and Japanese mythology setting.

An action-RPG set in a fictionalized Austrian Alps tourist town blending dungeon-crawling with social simulation, developed by Microbird Games and published by Curve Games in 2024.

Developed by Studio Pixel Punk and released in 2021, this action role-playing game is notable for its strong Metroidvania influences and a time limit mechanic applied to all NPCs.

The sequel to Otogi: Myth of Demons, developed by FromSoftware and published by Sega for Xbox in 2004, expanding the formula with multiple playable characters and cooperative stages.

A dark fantasy roguelite shooter by Polish studio The Astronauts, creators of The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, released in early access in 2023.

A first-person action RPG developed by FromSoftware, released in Japan in 2001 and North America in 2002, representing the fourth and final mainline King's Field entry.

Developed by Aggro Crab and released in 2024, this underwater action game applies genre mechanics to a humorous setting, featuring a hermit crab that uses discarded trash as armor.

A first-person action RPG developed by FromSoftware and released in Japan in 1996 as the third King's Field entry, localized in North America as King's Field II.

Developed by melessthanthree and released in 2018, this action game is highly acclaimed for its surreal visual design and intense combat set within a dark, corrupted dreamscape.

Developed by Don't Nod and released in 2024, this action role-playing game follows ghost hunters in 1695 America, blending narrative choices with combat against supernatural threats.

Released in 2019 by Gunfire Games, this action role-playing game distinguishes itself within the genre by incorporating procedural generation and third-person shooting mechanics.

A roguelite platformer by Gentle Giant blending souls-like stamina combat with aerial mechanics and a divine power absorption system, released in early access in 2023.

Developed by Ternary Zone and released in 2023, this 2D action game is notable for blending Metroidvania exploration with fast-paced combat across a series of floating islands.

Ashen is a 2018 action RPG by New Zealand studio A44 Games, notable for its cooperative multiplayer design and muted, low-contrast art style inspired by Dark Souls.

A first-person action RPG developed by FromSoftware and released in Japan in 2003 as the sequel to Shadow Tower, notable for never receiving an official Western localization.

A PC VR melee combat game emphasizing realistic physics-based sword fighting and dismemberment, developed for SteamVR headsets and released in early access around 2019.

A 2D pixel-art action RPG with souls-like stamina-based combat, precise parrying, and permadeath mechanics, released as an indie title on PC.

Developed by Acme Gamestudio and released in 2022, this action role-playing game incorporates elements of Greek and Roman mythology to offer a vibrant take on the soulslike genre.

Released in 2020 by Hyperstrange, this action game blends challenging genre mechanics with the brutal, fast-paced melee combat reminiscent of classic fantasy first-person shooters.

Developed by Odd Bug Studio and released in 2021, this action role-playing game features challenging 2D combat and a dark medieval world inhabited by anthropomorphic rats and frogs.

Developed by Hexworks and released in 2023, this dark fantasy action role-playing game is a reboot of the 2014 title, notable for its interconnected dual-world mechanics.

A first-person dungeon-crawling action RPG developed by FromSoftware and released in Japan in 1998, serving as a darker standalone spin-off of the King's Field series.

Developed by Acid Nerve and released in 2015, this indie action game features an extremely streamlined combat system where both the protagonist and the bosses die in a single hit.

Developed by Fallen Flag Studio and released in 2021, this indie action game focuses entirely on intense, fast-paced boss battles within a punishing pixel-art fantasy world.

Developed by A44 Games and released in 2024, this action role-playing game blends soulslike combat with gunpowder mechanics as players fight against an army of vengeful gods.

Released in 2024 by Odd Bug Studio, this action role-playing sequel to Tails of Iron expands the dark fantasy world with new snowy environments and elemental combat mechanics.

Released in 2023 by Mad Head Games, this sci-fi action-adventure game combines elements of the genre with ranged combat, following an astronaut stranded on a hostile alien planet.

Developed by Italian studio Jyamma Games and released in 2024, this action role-playing game stands out for its distinct folklore setting and its reality-bending magic system.

A 2D action RPG roguelite featuring souls-inspired enemy AI developed by Brazilian studio Brain Seal, released on PC and Nintendo Switch in 2018.