With the Soulsborne genre now flourishing across the gaming landscape, we’ve meticulously curated our top three Soulslike games just for you.

The Soulsborne or Soulslike genre has taken over the world, not just as a niche fascination for masochistic gamers like us, but also in a way that has had a profound influence on the gaming world, reshaping our perspectives on how we perceive challenges in video games and their narratives.

Soulslike is a sub-genre of action RPGs where higher difficulty gameplay and convoluted storytelling reign supreme. The sub-genre was influenced by the director of FromSoftware, Hidetaka Miyazaki, who is known for his Dark Souls Trilogy and gothic horror game Bloodborne, following a similar pattern.

With the recent popularization of the sub-genre, a lot of Soulsborne clones have flooded the gaming market, and that is exactly why we bring you our top 3 Soulsborne clones that are actually good.

Lords of the Fallen (2023 Remake)

Lords of the Fallen is not the easier version of Dark Souls | Image Credits: CI Games SE

Now you might be one of those people who are probably going like: “Lords of the Fallen is just Dark Souls but easier,” and although that is sort of true, Lords of the Fallen remake is nothing short of a Soulslike masterpiece. This 2023 remake was developed by Hexworks, and instead of just improving the graphics from the original game, the developers decided to do a complete overhaul.

Hexworks changed the level design, refined the game’s combat mechanics, and also introduced a new gameplay element where players can shift into a different realm, adding a strategic element and a sense of cosmic vibe like the Soulsborne games.

The game did suffer some bug issues during its release, but they were quickly fixed during later patches, and with a new sequel set to release in 2026, it seems like the game’s future is brighter than ever.

Lies of P

Lies of P follows the story of  the titular puppet, Pinocchio | Image Credits: Neowiz

If you have ever heard of Lies of P, then you will definitely know how people worship it as the closest thing to Bloodborne we will ever get on PC. Lies of P is a 2023 action RPG that was developed by a South Korean development studio, Neowiz. The game is heavily inspired by Carlo Collodi’s novel The Adventures of Pinocchio, with a mix of Souls gameplay and the Belle Époque period in French history.

Lies of P is a literal masterpiece, and the game is so finessed that while playing the title, we forgot that this is not an actual Soulsborne game. From the pre-World War 1 French aesthetic to the godlike parrying system that feels better than Sekiro, the game excels in every area to be the perfect Soulslike rival.

Remnant 2

Otherworldly creatures and guns are the perfect combination | Image Credits: Gunfire Games

Have you ever thought about a Soulsborne clone that is mixed with the sweet, sweet passion of FPS gaming would feel like? If you have, then Remnant 2 is just for you. The game crafted by Gunfire Games packs everything you could ever crave from a video game: terrifying interdimensional creatures, a haunting post-apocalyptic world, ancient enigmas, potent magic, and, of course, absolutely massive GUNS!

Although the FPS mechanics might not have been inspired by the Soulslike genre, but from the absolutely brutal gameplay elements to the most labyrinthine of narrative arcs, this game captures the essence of every Soulsborne game from Miyazaki himself.

What makes it even better is that the game uses procedurally generated levels and enemy spawn points to make each playthrough feel new. Even the enemy types, the aesthetics of a region, bosses, and NPCs are randomized. Players can either play the game solo or team up with two of their friends for a multiplayer experience.