All articles tagged with #soulslike
Guns of Eschaton, announced by Eschatology Entertainment after Viktor Antonov’s death, bills itself as a wild west–themed soulslike FPS with deliberate gunplay, brutalist-industrial visuals, solo and co-op play (with PvP teased); no release date yet, but PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S are listed.
Mistfall Hunter is a new co-op dark fantasy RPG that combines Soulslike combat with PvPvE extraction gameplay. Teams explore dangerous environments, fight grotesque monsters and bosses, collect loot, and choose whether to extract or push deeper at the risk of losing it all to the environment or rival players. An Open Beta is live through June 22 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ahead of a July 29 launch.
Housemarque plans to keep its punishing “bullet ballet” formula in Saros and Returnal, aiming to educate the market that tough Soulslike games can be mainstream hits, drawing inspiration from FromSoftware’s journey and signaling ongoing updates (like new trophies and photo mode) as word-of-mouth grows.
Mistfall Hunter’s free open beta is live on PS5, pairing Gothic Soulslike combat with loot-and-extraction mechanics. You can play solo or with friends, cross-play is supported, and the full game launches July 30. The beta weighs just under 36GB.
A dense, Zelda-inspired open-world action-platformer that fuses Game Boy aesthetics with Elden Ring–level freedom and a tough, skill-based combat system; Mina the Hollower impresses with interconnected dungeons built into the world, a wide arsenal of weapons and Sidearms, and a modular difficulty that rewards mastery, earning a 9/10 Superb verdict.
Marathon's new Cryo Archive endgame dungeon is a seven-vault, time-limited, RNG-driven labyrinth on a Bungie extraction-shooter map. Players must collect security keys, solve vault puzzles, and contend with a brutal boss (The Compiler) before exfiltration on weekends, all within a hostile, PvP-tinged environment. Early reactions praise the depth and mastery on display, while critics warn the grindy RNG and balance questions could threaten long-term appeal.
ProbablyMonsters unveils Crimson Moon, a gothic action RPG for PS5 in 2026, offering solo or two-player co-op, Soulslike-inspired combat, and roguelike replayable runs starring a Nephilim hero.
Nioh 3 injects a dual-playstyle system (samurai and ninja) into expansive, vertically designed maps, combining tight, customizable combat with brutal boss encounters. While not an Elden Ring clone, its open-field structure and deep build options deliver a demanding, highly rewarding Soulslike experience that rewards careful exploration and mastery.
Code Vein 2 aims to be a sprawling vampire Soulslike with a time‑travel twist, delivering satisfying combat, an invincible companion system, and flashy special attacks, but it overextends itself with dull, repetitive dungeons, reused enemies and bosses, and padding that drains the tension. If you loved the first game, you’ll find some improvements, but the open-world design and visuals can feel underwhelming compared to its stylish predecessor.
Bloodborne is a “special game” to Hidetaka Miyazaki and “the strongest reflection” of his personal approach to game design, shaped by a challenging development cycle and his own storytelling, world-building, and gameplay ideas. The piece underscores Bloodborne’s enduring cult appeal, its PS4 exclusivity, and fan interest in a remake or PC port, while noting that a sequel remains unconfirmed.
The article reviews the game Hell Is Us, highlighting its brutal depiction of war and violence, and explores the potential of the Soulslike genre to critically engage with real-world conflicts, despite concerns about trivializing such atrocities. It questions whether Soulslike mechanics could be used to explore complex historical and ongoing wars, while criticizing the game's nihilism and graphic content.
Silent Hill f's producer Motoi Okamoto clarifies that the game is an action horror title inspired by classic Silent Hill elements, dismissing comparisons to soulslike games, despite shared features like stamina meters and dodging.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has received a new PC patch that improves performance and balances difficulty, addressing some frustrating gameplay elements. The game offers unique mechanics like skyborn might and a madness gauge, setting it apart within the Soulslike genre. Despite initial rough edges and challenging difficulty, recent updates have enhanced gameplay flow, making it a more promising title that could stand alongside other notable Soulslikes.
The Silent Hill fandom is divided over Silent Hill f's 'soulslike' combat, with concerns about enemy reactions, weapon degradation, and boss fights, though some remain hopeful the game will prove critics wrong. The game is set in 1960s Japan and features a protagonist exploring a transformed town, with gameplay focusing on melee combat and horror elements.
Silent Hill F has been compared to the Soulslike subgenre due to its stamina system and challenging boss fight, which took an hour to beat during a preview, highlighting its difficulty and potential need for gameplay adjustments at launch.