1. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Platform: Wii U
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Soulslike)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Synopsis: The popular franchise returns - take on the role of a monster hunter as you work for a local settlement taking town beasts while improving your skills and updating your equipment. The WiiU Gamepad lets you keep track of in-game inventory and maps, while the next-gen graphics make the intuitive hunting experience better than ever. Features cross-compatibility with the 3DS via local wireless connection allowing you to take the hunt on the go.
2. Dark Souls
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 3.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Soulslike)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: From Software
Publisher: Namco Bandai
3. Dark Souls III
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Soulslike)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: From Software
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Synopsis: The world of Dark Souls is coming to end. The fires are fading, the world falls in to ruin. Take one, final journey into the darkness. The Fire Fades edition includes the Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City DLC expansions.
4. Monster Hunter Tri
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2010
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Soulslike)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Synopsis: Kill monsters over and over again in order to harvest their body parts and craft them into new weapons and armor.
5. Monster Hunter Rise
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2021
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Soulslike)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Synopsis: A new action RPG that finds you in Kamura Village, a serene mountain locale that attracts hunters from all around. The surrounding area is ripe with ancient ruins and more with plenty of monsters to hunt down either solo or with a team. As you take down your prey, use your items from the fallen to craft bigger and better weapons and armor. For the first time in the Monster Hunter series a new "wirebug" mechanic unlocks aerial attacks and maneuvers while the game also debuts new hunting partners called palamutes - both canyne and felyne - that can help in and out of battles.
6. Dark Souls
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Soulslike)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: From Software
Publisher: Namco Bandai
7. Hollow Knight
Platform: Nintendo Network
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Soulslike, Metroidvania)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Team Cherry
Publisher: Team Cherry
8. Demon's Souls Remastered
Platform: PlayStation 5
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Soulslike)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bluepoint Games, Japan Studios
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: Experience the original brutal combat and challenge in the game that started it all - rebuilt from the ground up for the next generation. Travel to the Kingdom of Boletaria, a once-prosperous land now beset by unspeakable creatures and ravenous demons. Meet the characters who still call this twisted land home, learn their stories - along with your own. Each foe may be more challenging than the last, but the rewards are worth it - each soul leading to better gear and stronger sorcery. Experience online combat (requires PS+ subscription) in both invasions and cooperative allies.
9. Demon's Souls
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Soulslike)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: From Software
Publisher: Sony
10. Dark Souls III
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Soulslike)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: From Software
Publisher: From Software, Bandai, Namco
