If you're also interested in other types of RPGs that don't lean into Dark Souls territory too much, check out our roundups of the best Xbox One role-playing games and the best PC role-playing games. Its fluid movement and platforming, difficult-but-engaging melee combat, non-linear exploration, and intense boss fights all make for a fantastic Soulslike that fans of the genre shouldn't miss. The dystopian sci-fi style of both games is a breath of fresh air for the genre, and both also have strong gameplay that any Souls fan will love.įinally, give Hollow Knight a try if you're looking for something with a different perspective. If you're sick of the standard dark fantasy aesthetic that most Soulslikes feature, give The Surge and The Surge 2 a look. It's easily the most fluid and engaging Soulslike I've ever played, and the wealth of content it offers means that you'll get a lot of bang for your buck. However, if I had to recommend just one, it would be Nioh 2: The Complete Edition.
$15 at GOG If we had to chooseĪll of these Soulslikes are excellent games, and I recommend checking them all out if you have the time and patience to overcome each one. Also, your only other ability besides shooting is to roll, so to succeed, you'll need to learn the patterns of each boss and avoid their attacks and then hit their weak spot when it's exposed. This boss rush Soulslike comes with an interesting twist: You and the boss both die in one hit, but you've got only one arrow and the boss can be damaged only when you shoot their weak point.