The 10 best Soulslike games for life-or-death parries, crushing huge bosses, and bouncing back from defeat

This article ranks the 10 best Soulslike games, highlighting titles that excel in exploration, challenging combat, and boss fights. It defines the genre by drawing inspiration from FromSoftware's Dark Souls and Demon's Souls, while also acknowledging games that innovate within the formula. The list includes a variety of titles such as Bloodborne, Nioh 2, Lies of P, and the upcoming Hollow Knight: Silksong, each offering unique takes on the demanding yet rewarding Soulslike experience.

• COMPANY MercurySteam
• PLATFORM PlayStation 4
• GAME Nioh 2
• GAME Steelrising
• GAME Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
• GAME Dark Souls
• PLATFORM Nintendo Switch
• GAME Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin
• COMPANY Team Cherry
• GAME Another Crab's Treasure
• GAME Elden Ring
• COMPANY FromSoftware
• GAME Blades of Fire
• GAME Lies of P
• COMPANY Acid Nerve