5 Most Anticipated Soulslike Games of 2025

Missed out on the recent Soulslike games announcement? We’ve curated a ranked list of the 5 most anticipated Soulslike titles of 2025.

5 Most Anticipated Soulslike Games of 2025
Five Most Anticipated Soulslike games of 2025 (Image via FromSoftware)

Since the inception of Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls, the Soulslike genre has grown from niche to mainstream. Modern games now mix and match the series’ signature stamina-based combat with interconnected worlds and high-risk progression. Some titles have leaned more toward roguelike mechanics, while a few have even experimented with open-world structures, all while maintaining that core tension between despair and triumph.

In 2025, the term means more than just challenging combat or cryptic storytelling. Soulslike has become a philosophy of game design and influences everything from AAA titles to passionate indie projects. The year has so far seen critically acclaimed games like Elden Ring Nightreign, Lies of P: Overture, and The First Berserker: Khazan.

With so many games being announced at recent events, it’s easy to miss a few titles. Here’s our ranked list of the 5 most anticipated games of 2025 every Soulslike fan should play.

Upcoming Soulslike Games in 2025

5. The Relic: First Guardian

The Relic: First Guardian
The Relic: First Guardian (Image via Perp Games)

Set in the once-thriving world of Arsiltus, now engulfed in darkness after the destruction of the Great Relic, The Relic: First Guardian is a Soulslike action RPG where you set out to save the world from impending doom. Players gather the shattered remains of the relic as the last guardian while exploring a grim wasteland.

The recent footage looks promising, with an emphasis on storytelling and close-quarter combat. Developer Project Cloud Games has also promised multiple weapon types with different skill trees to add variety to the gameplay.

4. Ballad of Antara

Ballad of Antara
Ballad of Antara (Image via INFOLD PTE. LTD.)

The upcoming Soulslike ARPG from Chinese developer Tipsworks Studio is called Ballad of Antara. The game is set to release sometime in 2025 and features some of the best visuals on the list. In Ballad of Antara, you play as one of the Emissaries, capable of wielding a mysterious force. This allows you to switch between characters with different playstyles and perform powerful combos. Classic Soulslike elements are also present, including dodges, parries, and even bonfires.

The game showcased a variety of new characters, enemy archetypes, and bosses in a recent gameplay video. Ballad of Antara should be on every Soulslike fan’s wishlist.

3. Where Winds Meet

Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet (Image via NetEase Games)

An open-world action-adventure RPG title by Everstone Studio, Where Winds Meet is set during the tenth century in China. It is expected to launch later this year and has already been released in China. The fast-paced combat, combined with parry mechanics, makes this game stand out from the rest.

Instead of classes, Where Winds Meet utilizes martial arts styles based on different weapons. Various Mystic Arts also add another layer of skill expression to the game. The recent beta version showed promise with its Soulslike elements mixed with MMO mechanics.

2. CODE VEIN II

CODE VEIN II recently announced by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
CODE VEIN II (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.)

The only anime Soulslike game on this list is CODE VEIN II. The highly anticipated sequel in the CODE VEIN series was recently announced by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Players take on the role of a time-traveling Revenant hunter trying to save a withering world. CODE VEIN is the epitome of skill expression, with a wide array of weapons and gear available to players. The game features a unique gameplay system, allowing players to drain blood from enemies to acquire new skills.

1. Nioh 3

Nioh 3
Nioh (Image via KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.)

KOEI TECMO GAMES stealthily announced the third entry in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh. This time around, Nioh 3 introduces a unique combat style that utilizes both Samurai and Ninja mechanics. The Nioh titles are known for their fast-paced action and quick reflex combat. Players battle enemies from Japanese folklore using fluid battle systems like the Burst Counter. Fan-favorite Guardian Spirits and Yokai Shift also make a return this time around.


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