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Hardcore Souls-likes with Masterclass Combat

Reflex trials, intricate vertical level design, unforgiving stamina management, and legendary boss encounters.

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Curated by @TarnishedBlade
•September 2024
Total Games:5
Completion Time:~235 hrs
Community Likes:0

Curated Games Ranking (5)

#1
Elden Ring

Elden Ring (ELDEN RING (エルデンリング))

2022•Soulslike, Open World, Dark Fantasy
5.0
Hub
Curator Commentary:“FromSoftware’s magnum opus combining open-world freedom with relentless boss design.”
4.9
Hub
Curator Commentary:“The posture and deflection system remains the most rhythmic sword-clashing combat ever crafted.”
#3
Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong (黑神话:悟空)

2024•Action RPG, Mythology, Boss Rush
4.8
Hub
Curator Commentary:“A breathtaking gauntlet of over 80 mythological bosses powered by Unreal Engine 5.”
#4
Lies of P

Lies of P (P의 거짓)

2023•Soulslike, Steampunk, Action RPG
4.7
Hub
Curator Commentary:“Custom weapon blade/handle assembly and razor-sharp perfect guard timing.”
#5
Bloodborne

Bloodborne (Bloodborne (ブラッドボーン))

2015•Soulslike, Gothic Horror, Action RPG
5.0
Hub
Curator Commentary:“Aggressive rally mechanics and trick weapons set in the Lovecraftian nightmare of Yharnam.”