Top Soulslike Games on Xbox Game Pass in January 2025

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• Best Soulslike Games On Game Pass

  • Nine Sols
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
  • Lies Of P
  • Another Crab's Treasure
  • Remnant 2
  • Lords Of The Fallen
  • Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
  • Dead Cells
  • Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition
  • Death's Door
  • Tunic
  • Ashen

• Non-Soulslike Games On Game Pass Dark Souls Fans Might Love

  • Sifu
  • Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand
  • Diablo 4
  • Monster Hunter Rise
  • Dead Space (2023)
  • Alice: Madness Returns
  • Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection
  • Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night
  • Assassin's Creed Origins/Odyssey/Valhalla
  • Wild Hearts

The advent of Demon's Souls and Dark Souls has birthed a thriving subgenre known as Soulslikes, which blends RPG and action-adventure elements into challenging and rewarding experiences. Over the past decade, this genre has blossomed, producing ambitious titles like Lords of the Fallen, Lies of P, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor in 2023 alone, each marking significant milestones in gaming.

Xbox Game Pass stands out for its diverse offerings, catering to a wide range of gaming preferences. While it may not include FromSoftware's pioneering titles, Game Pass boasts an impressive selection of Soulslike games that offer compelling alternatives to classics like Dark Souls and Bloodborne.

Updated on January 5, 2025, by Mark Sammut: As we step into the new year, the anticipation for new Soulslike titles on Game Pass grows. While it's too early to confirm new additions, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers appears to be a promising contender. In the meantime, Game Pass subscribers have a wealth of Soulslike experiences to explore.

New Game Pass Soulslike games will be prominently featured at the top of the list.

Nine Sols

A 2D Metroidvania That Takes Inspiration From Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Nine Sols blends the exploration and progression of a Metroidvania with the intense combat mechanics inspired by Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. This title offers a fresh take on the Soulslike formula, delivering a challenging yet rewarding gameplay experience within a beautifully crafted 2D world.