The Best Souls Games for Xbox One - Page 2

Update : Slime Heroes added at rank #13.
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Afterimage (2023)

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75
Review score
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s

Afterimage is a Metroidvania game where you play as Renee, a young girl who survived an attack and sets out on a journey to regain her memory. Battle fierce enemies and explore the ruins of Engardin with over 200 different equipment options and deep RPG mechanics, crafting a unique gameplay experience. The stunning hand-drawn art style and original orchestral soundtrack add to the immersive experience.


What we like:
  • Smooth and responsive combat
  • Excellent exploration and enormous map
  • Exciting weapon and skill progression
  • Varied enemy design
  • Nice visuals and relaxing soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty ramp-up can feel abrupt and inaccessible areas can be frustrating
  • Lack of minimap can be inconvenient
  • Poorly made quests and bad progression system
  • Poorly designed boss fights except for a few

  • metroidvania
  • platform
  • souls
  • boss
  • hand-drawn
  • 2d
  • exploration
  • rpg
  • anime
  • multiple-endings
  • scroller
  • lore
  • action-adventure
  • hack-and-slash
  • combat

12

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter (2025)

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78
Review score
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Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Mac OS Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Linux PC Windows

Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.


  • souls
  • rpg
  • fantasy
  • dark
  • narration
  • action-adventure
  • action
  • combat
  • story
  • 2d
  • difficult
  • single-player
  • medieval
  • adventure
  • atmospheric

13

Slime Heroes (2025)

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74
Review score
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Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows Nintendo Switch

You are the last slime and the only one that can save your home from the corruption consuming it. Play alone or with a friend to find different weapons, dynamically create your own magical abilities, and express the way you want to adventure in this slimes-like action-adventure!


  • souls
  • nonlinear
  • 3d
  • cute
  • lore
  • cooperative
  • beat-em-up
  • action-adventure
  • rpg
  • open-world
  • action
  • cartoony
  • dungeon
  • funny
  • third-person

14

Death's Gambit: Afterlife (2018)

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92
Review score
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Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.


  • souls
  • metroidvania
  • boss
  • rpg
  • non-linear
  • 2d
  • dark
  • pixel
  • platform

15

Achilles: Legends Untold (2022)

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73
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early access Xbox One Xbox Series X j Playstation 4 PC Windows

End the conflict between Hades and Ares in this Souls-like action RPG. Battle gods, defeat mythological creatures, and gather resources alone or in co-op in Achilles: Legends Untold.


  • souls
  • isometric
  • rpg
  • mythology
  • combat
  • action
  • cooperative
  • swordplay
  • dungeon
  • skill
  • management
  • hack-and-slash
  • dungeon-crawler
  • arpg
  • dark

16

Drova - Forsaken Kin (2024)

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87
Review score
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Playstation 4 j PC Windows Linux Mac OS Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.


  • rpg
  • souls
  • dynamic
  • character
  • old-school
  • arpg
  • action
  • pixel
  • open-world
  • classic
  • choices
  • narration
  • fantasy
  • mythology
  • customization

17

Salt and Sanctuary (2016)

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88
Review score
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Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.


  • souls
  • platform
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • rpg
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • castlevania
  • cooperative
  • man
  • action
  • side-scrolling
  • gore

18

ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights (2021)

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Xbox One PC Windows

Embark on a journey with Lily in ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights and explore a kingdom ruined by the Rain of Death. Fight formidable bosses, recruit them as your allies, and immerse yourself in the world of Land's End. With unique combat mechanics using enemy spirits and beautiful artwork, the game offers a satisfying level of challenge and a fantastic soundtrack. However, prepare for some backtracking and cluttered combat effects.


What we like:
  • Stunning graphics and scenery
  • Unique combat mechanics
  • Varied gameplay concepts
  • Good level of challenge
  • Great soundtrack and atmosphere
What could be improved:
  • Backtracking involved
  • Combat can be cluttered
  • Simple platforming
  • Limited character customization

  • boss
  • souls
  • boss-fight
  • fantasy
  • dark
  • platform
  • combat
  • fight
  • metroidvania
  • challenging
  • story
  • exploration
  • rpg
  • narrative
  • action

19

Thymesia (2022)

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70
Review score
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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.


  • souls
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • fight
  • gothic
  • rpg

20

Eldest Souls (2021)

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80
Review score
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PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.


  • souls
  • boss
  • boss-rush
  • boss-fight
  • pixel
  • hack-and-slash
  • isometric
  • rush
  • lore
  • combat
  • dark
  • fantasy

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