Soulslike
8 storiesThis page brings together difficulty design, boss strategy, build variety, technical performance and the boundaries of the label. It also distinguishes soulslike design from adjacent genres so that secondary modes or borrowed mechanics do not determine classification.
Early Demon's Souls Footage Reveals Dropped First-Person Camera Option
Unreleased 2007 prototype footage has surfaced showing that Demon's Souls once featured a first-person camera mode, offering a glimpse at scrapped mechanics and early design decisions from Japan Studio PD#3
Lies of P Sequel Faces Pressure After Difficulty Options Update
Lies of P's developers have revealed the internal debate behind adding easier difficulty settings, and how player feedback is shaping the direction and expectations for the sequel
Mistfall Hunter Hits One Million Players as Season 1 Roadmap Unveiled
Mistfall Hunter has surpassed one million players, prompting Bellring Games to publish a detailed season 1 roadmap and tease new content for season 2, including additional modes and gameplay challenges
FromSoftware's Elden Ring Post Sparks Speculation Over Possible New DLC
A cryptic social media post from FromSoftware has reignited speculation about further Elden Ring DLC, with fans dissecting every detail for hints of a second expansion or new content
Fractured Worlds Sets August Release for PS5, Steam and Epic Games Store
Laser Guided Games has confirmed that Fractured Worlds, a dark fantasy action RPG led by Matt Oelfke, will exit early access and launch in full on PlayStation 5, Steam and Epic Games Store on 26 August 2026
The Relic: First Guardian struggles with technical flaws at launch
The Relic: First Guardian arrives with ambitions of dark fantasy action but faces criticism for technical instability, uneven localisation and design issues that undermine its combat and exploration systems
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Sequel Announced as Original Creator Returns
A sequel to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is officially in development, led by original creative director Xia Siyuan at a new studio, following earlier reports of the team's disbandment and a transfer of franchise rights to 505 Games
Guns of Eschaton extended gameplay reveals apocalyptic West combat
4Divinity and Eschatology Entertainment have released the first extended gameplay footage for Guns of Eschaton, showcasing its Soulslike gunfights and occult Western setting ahead of launch on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox platforms