Souls-like
12 games reviewed, ranked by score.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
A turn-based RPG that parries you straight into grief
89

Hades II
Supergiant Sharpens Its Roguelike Until Only Story Drags
89

Mina the Hollower
Game Boy Color looks, Bloodborne's bite.
86

GRIME II
Absorbing enemies as your kit, across too many jumps
84

Ori and the Will of the Wisps
A Sequel That Outclimbs Its Predecessor
84

Onimusha: Way of the Sword
A glorious blade that deserves a sharper foe
82

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
A fluid revival snared by platforming and bugs.
81

Rubinite
Boss rush that shines, then hides its ending behind no-hit runs
78

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order
EA's Best Apology Is a Soulslite With a Lightsaber
76

Cursemark
Rune-breaking synergies worth chasing, if the bugs and thin content don't stop you
73

Meta Ghost: Breaking Show
Sharp cyberpunk build-crafting, sabotaged by run-ending crashes
73

Mistfall Hunter
Weighty souls combat gated behind trios, desync and gacha
57