From Mistfall Hunter to The Duskbloods, here are the top 2026 Soulslike video games waiting for you with their brutal boss battles.
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2026 is going to be an exciting year for gaming. Apart from the much-awaited release of Grand Theft Auto 6, there are a few other titles you should be on the lookout for, especially those who are looking forward to experiencing the toughest bosses this year has to throw at them. Following is a list of the best Soulslike video games releasing in 2026.
6 Mistfall Hunter
The first on the list is a PvPvE extraction game that follows the fundamentals put into place by the Souls games. Developed by Bellring Games, Mistfall Hunter blends the extraction gameplay with heavy and stamina-based combat, introducing a unique mix of the best of both worlds.
Releasing on all the major platforms, including PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5, Mistfall Hunters comes out in July 2026 and is ready to be wishlisted right away on the digital storefronts of the mentioned platforms.
5 Phantom Blade Zero
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Phantom Blade Zero is one of the most anticipated PlayStation exclusives in 2026. Scheduled to release just six days before Marvel’s Wolverine, this combat-heavy title, developed by S-Game, has the hit of high-tempo swordplay and precision. The game will also be launching on PC alongside the console version on the same date, i.e., September 9, 2026.
4 The Lords of the Fallen 2
Developed by Hexworks, The Lords of the Fallen 2 is a proper sequel this time, which arrives with bigger expectations than ever. This upcoming title further doubles down on the series’ punishing combat, which every player has previously loved, along with the cinematic-feels delivered by Unreal Engine 5. While there is no confirmed release date, The Lords of the Fallen 2 is scheduled to come out this year itself.
3 Beast of Reincarnation
Made by Game Freak, a Japanese video game developer, Beast of Reincarnation is an August 2026 title (via Steam) that fuses creature evolution mechanics with soulslike combat loops. It’s the kind of experimental title that could become the next big thing if executed properly, which is highly likely, given that it’s coming from the same studio that has closely worked with Nintendo to develop Pokémon titles over time.
2 The Duskbloods
What’s better than a Soulslike? A Soulslike made by FromSoftware themselves. Introducing The Duskbloods, Hidetaka Miyazaki’s next title that blends PvP and PvE in a vampire-themed and character-based matching.
The worst part? It is only coming out on the Nintendo Switch 2. Revealed on the Nintendo Switch Direct held in April 2025, The Duskbloods was announced for the first time, along with a release window of 2026.
1 Crowsworn
If you were a fan of the Hollow Knight series, including Silksong, released last year, then Crowsworn is the game for you to try out in 2026. While there is uncertainty about when the game will really release, Crowsworn’s inclusion in the November 2025 Xbox Partner Preview makes many grow confident that the release might be here sooner than later.
Either way, the upcoming title takes direct inspiration from the widely acclaimed Silksong and attempts to make the perfect blend of the platformer and the Soulslike genre. Complete with interconnected maps and melee combat that the players will have to master, Crowsworn is the one game every Souls fan should definitely be on the lookout for this year.
Which Soulslike title are you the most excited for in 2026? Make sure to let us know about it in the comments below!
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