{"id":124960,"date":"2022-05-10T15:03:45","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T13:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=124960"},"modified":"2022-05-10T15:05:19","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T13:05:19","slug":"the-best-souls-likes-to-play-when-you-eventually-finish-elden-ring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/124960-the-best-souls-likes-to-play-when-you-eventually-finish-elden-ring","title":{"rendered":"The best souls-likes to play when you eventually finish Elden Ring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Elden Ring may be game with hundreds of hours of content and replayability, but eventually, even the most die-hard fans of the latest FromSoftware game will need something else to play.<\/p>\n<p>To help you fill the void that Elden Ring will leave, we have compiled a list of the best souls-likes worth the time and effort.<\/p>\n<p>These games are all souls-likes, but that doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019ll all be the same as Elden Ring and other FromSoftware games in their execution.<\/p>\n<p>However, regardless of their setting and mechanics, each of these titles is an excellent option to fill the void left by Elden Ring.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Nioh 1 and 2<\/h3>\n<p>An obvious choice for anyone who has spent time looking up souls-likes, the two Nioh games are well-regarded for their intense, strategic combat, equipment variety, and interesting boss designs.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t yet played either and enjoy Souls games, then these are two titles that you should try out.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ETWtvVGFNqU\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order<\/h3>\n<p>One wouldn\u2019t expect to find souls-like gameplay in a Star Wars game, but with Fallen Order, that is precisely what you\u2019re getting.<\/p>\n<p>Though not as intense or challenging as an actual Souls game, Fallen Order\u2019s sabre combat still has a weightiness and impact familiar to those who&#8217;ve played any of the Soulsborne games.<\/p>\n<p>If you like Star Wars, then this is an excellent option.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xIl2z5wwjdA\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Code Vein<\/h3>\n<p>Code Vein is the closest you will get to Dark Souls without actually playing a FromSoftware game because Bandai Namco &#8211; one of Soulsborne&#8217;s publishers &#8211; developed it.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, Code Vein has fluid combat, overlapping level design, deep character customisation, and a currency and level up system copied directly from the Souls series.<\/p>\n<p>Provided you don\u2019t mind its overly anime look and design, Code Vein is an excellent choice.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tnvavfGL39c\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Sands of Aura<\/h3>\n<p>Sands of Aura is not a AAA or AA title but rather an indie game that entered early access last October.<\/p>\n<p>With weighty combat and a gameplay loop focused on dungeon crawling, Sands of Aura is a good option if you want something that won\u2019t require much time commitment.<\/p>\n<p>Bear in mind, though, that this is an early access title, so if you do play it, don\u2019t expect a 100% polished experience.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Zcr8JJyzFM\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Hollow Knight<\/h3>\n<p>Hollow Knight is another well-regarded title known to a great many people.<\/p>\n<p>While it is a Metroidvania game, Hollow Knight&#8217;s fast-paced combat, respawn system and setting lend themselves to a thoroughly souls-like experience.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re tired of 3<sup>rd<\/sup> person games, then this is an excellent game to play.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UAO2urG23S4\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Death\u2019s Gambit: Afterlife<\/h3>\n<p>Death\u2019s Gambit: Afterlife is another Metroidvania RPG; however, it borrows far more from the souls series than Hollow Knight.<\/p>\n<p>The game, where you actually work for Death as an undead minion, has class customisation, fluid combat and an engaging, suitably dark story.<\/p>\n<p>Death\u2019s Gambit is a solid choice if you\u2019re looking for a challenge.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_hXlYTFcSVg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Eldest Souls<\/h3>\n<p>If your favourite part of the soul\u2019s genre is the boss fights, then Eldest Souls is a good option.<\/p>\n<p>This is a game that consists exclusively of boss fights, and uses a top-down combat system that is centred around \u00a0intense battles.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gLsnUeKCwCg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Monster Hunter: World<\/h3>\n<p>Although Monster Hunter is not a series commonly associated with the souls genre, its bright colours and lively characters setting it apart, it is at heart a boss fighting game.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, Monster Hunter World\u2019s combat system, stamina management, different weapons, dodge-rolling and blocking, as well\u00a0as the need to learn a monster&#8217;s move set are all staples of the soul&#8217;s genre.<\/p>\n<p>If going head-to-head with the biggest and meanest opponent in the area is what you enjoy most, then Monster Hunter: World is a perfect choice.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OotQrKEqe94\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/mobile\/124955-ea-announces-the-lord-of-the-rings-heroes-of-middle-earth\">EA announces The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-Earth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re finished with Elden Ring, burnt-out or taking a break, here are some other souls-likes to fill the void. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":250,"featured_media":124961,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_sma_x_autopost_status":"idle","_sma_x_autopost_error":"","_sma_x_post_id":"","_sma_facebook_post_id":"","_sma_instagram_post_id":"","_sma_x_attempts":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,11681,4],"tags":[25722,26160],"class_list":["post-124960","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pc","category-playstation","category-xbox","tag-elden-ring","tag-soulslikes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124960","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/250"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=124960"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124960\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/124961"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=124960"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=124960"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=124960"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}