Although it was released quite early in 2022, chances are that Ring of Elden will always be known as the best game of the year, despite the brutal difficulty that makes it inaccessible to some players. For these gamers, the whole Soulslike genre itself can feel daunting.
Luckily, for gamers curious about what it’s all about but want a less serious challenge, there are plenty of games that offer just that. Of Deadly Shell at Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderthese are the best of the easiest Soulslike titles.
Mortal Shell (2020)
However Deadly Shell carries his dark souls inspirations proudly, being an action RPG focused on melee combat in a rich and dark fantasy world, it seems directly aimed at gamers who have struggled with the difficulty of the souls Games. The first few hours are no less brutal but shell and weapon upgrade systems allow the player to quickly grow strong enough to match.
While the souls the games mainly require the player to improve, there is a real power progression for the player as they continue the game which is equally satisfying without any frustration. Deadly Shell is an indie game, so it doesn’t quite have the level of customization options like a souls game, but it’s a surprisingly complete alternative.
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (2013)
An action-RPG that inspired a Netflix anime adaptation in 2020 and got fans excited for the sequel, the dogma of the dragon is definitely a match for the souls games in terms of story and world building. Although some see it more as a old scrolls game that dark soulsthe intense hack-and-slash combat is very reminiscent of the FromSoft series.
It is important to note that the game uses a traditional leveling system and ignoring it can lead to mass kills if the player tries to fight a boss before they are ready. Still, with different difficulty settings and AI allies to help in fights, it’s a much more approachable experience overall.
Darksiders III (2018)
Putting the player in control of Fury, one of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, on a quest to capture the escaped Seven Deadly Sins, Darksiders III takes advantage of the fascinating lore of the series to create a game worthy of Metroidvania style. Not everyone liked this significant departure for the series, but with simpler and more repetitive combat than previous entries, it works like an easier Soulslike.
What makes the game accessible are the five different difficulty options it offers the player, which includes a “Story” difficulty for players who are more interested in seeing the game unfold than taking on a challenge. While it’s still not quite an automatic win, it’s forgiving enough that most players won’t complain.
Salt and Sanctuary (2016)
A hand drawn 2D indie Soulslike, Salt and Sanctuary impressed reviewers with its tight gameplay and depth of art design, gameplay customization options, and even its story. The game faithfully translates dark souls in a 2D style and many have even compared it favorably to the series that inspired it.
Of course, that also means it’s not exactly easy and there are no difficulty options to help you out, but it does have builds that make the game much easier. Fans generally agree that while this can be a tough game, Salt and Sanctuary is rarely unfair in the way souls games can be sometimes.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019)
Many fans noted that Jedi: Fallen Order is the closest thing to the star wars the universe has come to a dark souls experience, combat system, and world design both drawing inspiration from the FromSoft series. Fortunately, star wars games tend to be designed for a more general audience, which means Fallen order is fully accessible.
Not only do the difficulty options include a “Story” mode, but the difficulty labels are actually true to gameplay, with even the normal “Jedi Knight” difficulty presenting a perfectly reasonable challenge that most players won’t have. a lot of problems. As well as being a beloved Soulslike game, its story of a young Jedi trying to evade Imperial capture will win any Star warsfan.
Remnant: From the Ashes (2019)
Remant: ashes stands out from most other Soulslike games due to its third-person shooter gameplay, with less emphasis on melee combat, and its futuristic post-apocalypse setting. In the game, the player is a lone survivor who faces challenging enemies and bosses that spawn in the procedurally generated world.
Fans of the game often refer specifically to its balance as one of its strengths. There are no difficulty options, but the game does not punish the player for his death, and he still gains experience even for failing a boss fight. This means that the player becomes more and more powerful even when stuck on a hard game, making it much more forgiving.
Lords of the Dead (2014)
lord of the dead received mixed reviews from critics upon release, many of whom compared its ARPG melee combat in a large interconnected world unfavorably with the gameplay of the dark souls series. However, the game has become an incredibly solid entry into the Soulslike genre in hindsight.
Not only does its gritty, punchy atmosphere and main character give it its own distinctive charm, it’s considered a bit easier than the souls series. While the game has a steep learning curve for players unfamiliar with the genre, equippable armor and relatively easy-to-learn bosses mean it’s not an insurmountable challenge.
Hollow Knight (2017)
Challenging platforming and challenging bosses gave hollow knight a deserved reputation as a challenging game, but it still belongs to the easiest Soulslike games for several reasons. On the one hand, its beautifully dark, hand-drawn artwork and atmosphere means that while dying a lot may be unavoidable, it doesn’t feel as frustrating as other games.
The game has no difficulty settings, but picking the right charms and sticking to the main quest makes things much easier. Equally important, the game is full of rest stops where the player can heal themselves and will respawn if they die, which means that dying is usually never so catastrophic.
Blasphemous (2019)
For gamers who love the Metroidvania genre as well as Soulslike games, Blasphemous is one of the best mixes of both genres. Its dark world, sparse storytelling, and brutal melee combat all give it similar Soulslike credentials, but the difficulty is more comparable to the Castlevania series.
The game is presented as a 2D side-scroller and the platforming in the game is relatively simple. Sync dodges and boss parries can bring challenges, but there are tons of ways for the player to improve their character that make every fight much more doable.
Code Vein (2019)
A dystopian, post-apocalyptic world provides the perfect setting for this open-world action-RPG from Bandai Namco, and while it’s full of deadly monsters, the game does a lot to help the player fight against them. The main selling point of Code Vein is that the player always has an AI partner or a friend to help him in battles.
As a vampire-like Revenant, the player feels powerful throughout the game, but it’s the co-op system that makes it that much easier. Compared to other Soulslike games, the ability to switch builds on the go without any consequences is also a boon for less expert players.
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