The Most Exciting Soulslike Games Coming In 2023

As of March 2025, Tears of the Kingdom has reached 21.7 million total units sold , which is quite an achievement, given that the game is available only on one platform. Breath of the Wild was also launched on the Wii U — with a six-year gap between these releases. With sales increasing this fast, it's only a matter of time until Tears of the Kingdom reaches the numbers of its predeces


Developed by Neowiz Games and Round 8 Studio, Lies of P is eerily reminiscent of Bloodborne . It caught the eye immediately when it was unveiled back in Spring 2021, thanks to a grim, Lovecraftian setting mixed with some diverse enemies and flashy combat. The game follows Pinocchio as he looks to navigate the city of Krat, while using a unique 'lie' system that affects gameplay dynamically based on his interactions. While the story of Pinocchio is an extremely well-known one, Lies of P promises to feature a retelling the likes of which hasn't been seen before. Offering visceral, challenging combat against some of the most creative enemies seen in the genre, Lies of P is an extremely exciting proposition. While the game doesn't yet have a release date, it is expected to arrive sometime in 2


Based on the immensely popular Harry Potter franchise, Hogwarts Legacy delivered something that millions of fans had been awaiting for years. A true open-world adventure set in a beloved universe, with total freedom to create unique characters and join the wizarding school of Hogwarts brought to life in all its glory, Hogwarts Legacy was bound for success, even with some controversy surrounding the g


The popularity of gaming shows no signs of stopping, as evidenced by ever-growing Steam player numbers , the rise of digital game sales, and huge unexpected releases even from smaller studios. After their launch back in 2020, the current generation of consoles has finally reached substantial owner numbers to result in massive sales for long-anticipated games, not to mention the nearing launch of Nintendo Switch


Where Winds Meet ​​​​​​is an open-world​ martial arts fantasy RPG set in the quasi-historical Ten Kingdoms era. The player is described as a wandering swordsman embroiled in war and conflict, who has to choose between upholding his moral code and giving in to the world of blade and blood. This could indicate some degree of branching narrative within the game. There is a heavy emphasis on platforming and traversal with exaggerated parkour-esque abilities. He can run on water, jump multiple times in air, and cover the height of low-level buildings in a single l


This genre of fiction features martial artists with incredible combat prowess. Their skills and strengths are given a fantastical flair which affords them superhuman and mystical abilities. The concepts and techniques of real-world Chinese martial arts provide the main source of inspiration. Players can thus experience the distinctively acrobatic and artistic combat styles of the Shaolin Wushu variety, exaggerated and stylized to fit the tone of Chinese fantasy. Players will be able to venture into the China-inspired lands as expert combatants in a variety of near-future releases from Black Myth Wukong strategy Myth: Wukong to Where Winds Me


Considering it is the sequel to one of the best Star Wars games in recent memory, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order , not much is known yet about Jedi: Survivor , with EA remaining surprisingly tight-lipped up to this point. Promising to continue the story of the Jedi Cal Kestis, it should bring with it solid improvements to the already robust mechanics. Customizable lightsabers, a plethora of force powers to wield, and an intriguing story spanning several planets are the least fans should expect, based on the first game. While many wouldn't have necessarily thought Star Wars and Dark Souls would blend together well, it turns out that they do, and all eyes will be on Star Wars J edi: Survivor when it releases sometime in 2


It seems like the breadth of independent development power in the industry right now is more impressive than it's ever been, with a plethora of studios plugging away at sequels to successful games or set to release exciting new titles. It could be said that this is the pinnacle of an indie game boom, with smaller teams able to more than pull their weight against larger behemoth studios with millions of dollars in backing. Developers like WayForward, Drinkbox Studios, and The Fullbright Company have firmly established themselves as names to know when it comes to indie games, but there is plenty of new talent on the rise as w


What's even more impressive is that Scarlet and Violet are only available for the Nintendo Switch, so one can imagine that Switch console sales are also off the charts, thanks to the Pokémon series alone. It'll be interesting to see just how quickly the next Pokémon game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A , will reach its first two-digit million sales when it launches later this ye