FromSoftware has more or less abandoned one of its older IP, but its spirit lives on in two modern, first-person adventure ...

Dark Souls 2 offers a structured entry point for newcomers despite its black sheep status and controversial design decisions. Elden Ring's open world and overwhelming mechanics provide a great ...

Soulsborne games are notoriously tricky, testing even the most seasoned of gamers with their intricate boss battles and demanding combat styles. They’re also incredibly fun, with rich stories and ...

Speaking to Game Informer about the subgenre, Aggro Crab creative director Caelan Pollock said, "I think calling games 'Soulslikes' has kept a lot of devs stuck in a loop of recreating Dark Souls. And ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. There were more souls-likes than I could muster the interest in at Summer Game Fest 2025. I've never been one to enjoy the genre in most cases anyway, ...

What makes a Soulslike game memorable are its challenges and the satisfaction of overcoming them. But what makes FromSoftware’s Soulslikes special is that they deliver above and beyond in everything.

Dark Souls Calling games Soulslikes has "kept a lot of devs stuck in a loop of recreating Dark Souls," Aggro Crab lead says RPGs Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 producer wanted a return to Morrowind-style ...

Hammad Ijaz is a writer who has been writing video game guides, reviews, and lists for more than two years for his previous publication. With a hefty amount of experience under his belt, he has ...

Though the new Switch 2 exclusive game has real Yharnam vibes, the main multiplayer gameplay loop has me raising an eyebrow. Tyler is a writer under CNET's home energy and utilities category. He came ...

A pair of Dark Souls 3 fans (and sisters) have taken cosplaying the game to a whole new level, with an incredibly realistic Mimic and Fire Keeper combo. The Mimic is a recurring enemy in the Souls ...

FromSoftware’s legendary action RPG is better with friends. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Dark Souls deserved this all along.