Exploring Soulslike Titles on Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass offers a compelling selection of "Soulslike" games, a genre known for its challenging combat, intricate level design, and deep lore, heavily influenced by FromSoftware's iconic titles.
Key Soulslike Experiences on Game Pass:
- Lies of P: This title presents a dark, Belle Époque-inspired world based on the story of Pinocchio, featuring demanding combat and a unique weapon assembly system.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty: From Team Ninja, this game merges Soulslike mechanics with swift, martial arts-focused combat set in a dark fantasy version of China's Later Han Dynasty.
- Mortal Shell: Players in this game utilize a distinct "shell" system, inhabiting the bodies of fallen warriors to gain their unique combat abilities and skills.
- Another Crab's Treasure: Offering a more vibrant and whimsical approach, this Soulslike sees players control a hermit crab, using various forms of "trash" as protective shells with different properties.
Variations on the Soulslike Formula:
Game Pass also includes titles that incorporate Soulslike elements into broader action-adventure frameworks:
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (available via EA Play, often included with Game Pass Ultimate): These games feature challenging combat encounters, metroidvania-style exploration, and progression systems that resonate with Soulslike design principles, all set within the Star Wars universe.
While flagship FromSoftware titles such as Dark Souls or Elden Ring have historically not been part of the Game Pass library, the service consistently provides access to a strong roster of games for enthusiasts of the genre. These selected titles deliver the methodical combat, high stakes, and rewarding mastery that define Soulslike experiences.
