The popularity of the Souls like games genre has, in a way been the most influential thing to happen in the current age of gaming.
With the introduction to Elden Ring to new players to this series that kind of lowers the entry bar for this genre which has attracted new gamers into this landscape has seen a surge in the demand for games have mechanics resembling these games.
Best upcoming souls like games 2023/24
Having said this, here are some of the top picks upcoming souls like games 2023 & 2024.
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Soulframe
Created by the same company Digital Extremes who created Warframe. It does not appear to be related to Warframe despite having a similar name. The game looks set in an open world with a combat style involving both close and ranged attacks. It also features certain magical abilities as well. However post playing Sekiro looking at this it kind of feels slow however its too early to judge as the game has not yet been cooked for the final release. The environment design looks visually appealing. The game is worth keep an eye out for.
You can watch the soulframe video trailer here:
Black Myth: Wukong
The game trailer was revealed back in 2021 and is expected to be released in summer of 2024. The game is being built using unreal engine . Post this reveal we were teased with multiple gameplay features related.
In the game you play as the monkey king. The combat looks smooth and is more close quarters as it seems like your only choice of melee weapon is a pole. I do have a bias for this style of combat as it makes the timing, the parrying, the deflects more challenging and satisfying.
The game is being developed by a Chinese developer Game Science Interactive.
Phantom Blade Zero
After Sekiro, this might be the closest game I have seen to it. This souls like should be put into a category of its own and I hope it delivers. Developed by another Chinese game development company S-GAME. The game is announced for PS5 and PC.
The combat looks fast paced among the games I have checked in the recent days. The set pieces, movement and environment lighting and design looks crisp. However of the footage we have is a mix of both the gameplay and the cut scenes so can’t comment more on it. Hopefully we get to see more in game footage of the game in 2024.
Lies of P
The last in the list, set to be released within few days of writing this article is a somewhat fresh perspective to the souls like genre.
The game is described as combining the gameplay aspects of games like Elden Ring and Bloodborne.
You play as Pinocchio and explore the city of Krat. The souls like is being developed by Neowiz Games. The main character has a prosthetic arm as well like Sekiro.