Dark Souls Trilogy: The genre's foundation, offering interconnected worlds, challenging combat, and deep, cryptic lore that set the stage for Elden Ring.
Bloodborne: This title provides faster, more aggressive combat, a haunting gothic atmosphere, and a unique trick weapon system for a fresh twist on the "Souls-like" formula.
Lies of P: A recent gem with a steampunk-meets-Pinocchio setting, it delivers smooth, punishing combat and deep character builds for fans of brutal yet fair boss fights.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice: This game focuses on precise, high-stakes combat with a parry-centric system, offering a different but equally rewarding challenge from the same developers.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: While less grim, it shares a similar sense of open-world exploration and discovery, with challenging encounters lurking around every corner.
Nioh 2: Known for its deep and complex combat system with various stances and abilities, Nioh 2 rewards skilled players with intense, fast-paced action and extensive loot.
Dragon's Dogma 2: It features a similar open-world fantasy setting with a focus on exploration and a dynamic "Pawn" system for a unique team-based combat experience.