Best Souls-like Games
The souls-like genre has captured the hearts of millions, and today it features not only games from FromSoftware. Independent studios and major publishers are inspired by the Dark Souls formula, offering their own versions of hardcore adventures.
In this list are the best representatives of the genre: boss battles, dodging and timing systems, grim worlds, and the high cost of every mistake. If you are looking for real challenges, these games will definitely appeal to you.
Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Exploration, Open world, Fantasy, Medieval era
August 20, 2026
VGTimes:
8.0/10
Players:
8.1/10
Steam:
83/100
Metacritic:
83/100
A sequel to the action RPG that combines a dark atmosphere with tactical battles and open-world exploration. The events unfold in a dilapidated universe full of...
Adventure, Shooter, Cooperative (co-op), Third-person view, Post-apocalyptic, Procedural generation, Action
July 25, 2023
Players:
8.4/10
Steam:
85/100
Metacritic:
82/100
The main character goes on an adventure through different terrifying worlds and fights demons to reach the most difficult bosses. It is possible to travel either...
Third-person view, Adventure, Action, Open world, Fantasy, Role-playing game, Cooperative (co-op), Online, Roguelike
May 30, 2025
VGTimes:
7.0/10
Players:
7.9/10
Steam:
87/100
Metacritic:
80/100
A standalone action RPG set in the Elden Ring universe with co-op mode for 3 players. Gamers explore a modified version of Limgrave (a combination of familiar...
Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Cooperative (co-op), Japanese role-playing game
September 26, 2019
Players:
7.5/10
Steam:
86/100
Metacritic:
72/100
Hardcore role-playing action from the creators of God Eater. You have to take on the role of a vampire and, together with your companions, confront the very essence...
Shooter, Adventure, Horror, Third-person view, Post-apocalyptic, Cooperative (co-op), Action, Role-playing game
August 19, 2019
Players:
7.8/10
Steam:
86/100
Metacritic:
77/100
Cooperative game from the creators of Darksiders 3, set on a post-apocalyptic Earth. The world has been taken over by terrifying monsters from another dimension...
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