The Best Souls Games for Xbox One - Page 2

Update : Undivine added at rank #46.
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Moonscars (2022)

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

Moonscars is a 2D souls-like, non-linear platformer that marks the debut of developer, Black Mermaid. Play as Grey Irma, a "Clayborn" with a head full of questions and an eyeful of stunning pixel art. Experience the mystery of Moonscars while exploring themes of identity. Enjoy fluid and gratifying combat with melee moves, special attacks, witcheries and amulet stones.


What we like:
  • Beautiful pixel art
  • Well written story
  • Excellent voice work
  • Satisfying parry system
  • Great use of light to create silhouette-like foregrounds
  • Unique enemies with visual cues
  • Stunning soundtrack with choir vocals
  • Replay value through side quests and trophy hunting
What could be improved:
  • Trial and error approach can make some boss fights difficult

  • souls
  • boss-fight
  • platform
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • combat
  • pixel
  • gothic
  • fight
  • action
  • challenging
  • difficult

12

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

13

GRIME (2021)

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76
Review score
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stadia Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X Mac OS

Dive into the twisted world of GRIME, a challenging yet rewarding action-adventure RPG. Absorb your enemies, use their traits against them, and explore surreal environments. Face the unknown, unlock new abilities, and indulge in death-defying combat. Are you ready to conquer this world of anatomical horror and intrigue?


What we like:
  • Compelling and twisted world
  • Satisfying and responsive combat
  • Engaging exploration and movement
  • Unique parry and absorption mechanics
  • Generous progression system
What could be improved:
  • Lacks a strong narrative
  • Map functionality could be improved
  • Occasional sound glitches during boss battles

  • souls
  • surreal
  • platform
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • dark
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • 2.5d
  • rpg
  • difficult
  • action
  • scroller

14

Slime Heroes (2025)

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Review score
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Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One 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!


  • cooperative
  • souls
  • dungeon
  • local
  • 3d
  • nonlinear
  • character
  • isometric
  • action
  • action-adventure
  • colourful
  • customization
  • multiplayer
  • puzzle
  • family-friendly

15

Steelrising (2022)

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Playstation 5 Xbox Series X PC Windows Android Xbox One

Step into the 18th-century Paris of Steelrising and take the role of Aegis, a mechanical warrior with multiple combat styles and a wide variety of unique abilities, in the fight against King Louis XVI's violent automatons. Use your grappling hook and dash ability to explore the city's heights and depths, uncovering secrets and changing the course of history in this atmospheric and authentic representation of the city during the French Revolution.


What we like:
  • Setting of French Revolution and automatons
  • Wide variety of weapons and costumes
  • Interesting plot
  • Unique mechanics such as cooling, air dash, etc.
  • Surprising metroidvania elements
What could be improved:
  • Bad optimization and performance issues
  • Similar mobs and few varieties of enemies
  • Not enought loot
  • Flaws in the plot and annoying story
  • Combat mechanics could be better

  • souls
  • rpg
  • boss
  • combat
  • historical
  • boss-fight
  • robots
  • alternate
  • steampunk
  • exploration
  • fight
  • action
  • narrative
  • political
  • challenging

16

Death's Gambit: Afterlife (2018)

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92
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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

17

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

18

Achilles: Legends Untold (2022)

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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

19

Perennial Order (2024)

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90
Review score
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Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Mac OS PC Windows

Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush with challenging one-hit-death combat. Set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested horrors, explore a lore-filled and eldritch land alone or in two player co-op, all in a realistic painterly style.


  • cooperative
  • rush
  • souls
  • lore
  • lovecraftian
  • dark
  • boss
  • horror
  • atmospheric
  • fantasy
  • local
  • hack-and-slash
  • one-hit-death
  • hand-drawn
  • action-adventure

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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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