Hidetaka Miyazaki is the creator of the Dark Souls games and likewise the creator of the Souls-like genre in gaming. Among all the games he has made, Bloodborne oddly stands out as one of the best. Well, at least for many, Bloodborne's a close contender with the original Dark Souls for the greatest Miyazaki Souls-like game ever. It arguably has the best atmosphere and the most memorable world-building ever in a Miyazaki game.

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The gothic Victorian motif and foreboding Lovecraftian theme were masterfully utilized in Bloodborne in ways that no other video game of the same style has done. Sadly, it seems there's no Bloodborne 2 in the horizon just yet, meaning you can either repeat Bloodborne or, hear us out, try other similar games. Crazy, right? Still, we promise you these games will not disappoint, most of them, anyway. Save your sanity and give them a go in place of another NG+ in Bloodborne.

10 DARK SOULS GAMES

Here we go, the most obvious games you should play if you've played Bloodborne to death are its distant medieval fantasy cousins, the Dark Souls games. While there are three of them, we recommend skipping the second one as it wasn't specifically made by Miyazaki, but his B-team, which is why it's often the odd one out.

As for the game closest in style to Bloodborne, that would be Dark Souls 3. That game literally came after Bloodborne and you can even see some assets from that game which appear like they've been reused or recycled from Bloodborne-- not that that's a bad thing. In fact, you can even do a Bloodborne hunter cosplay in Dark Souls 3. Just be wary of the slower combat.

9 DRAGON'S DOGMA

When it comes to gameplay, comparing Dragon's Dogma to Bloodborne would be akin to comparing apples to pears. The two share an uncanny similarity both in style and gameplay but are still vastly different roleplaying games (RPG). That's because Dragon's Dogma is a party RPG (though with A.I. companions) similar to Dragon Age games.

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Dragon's Dogma is actually more similar to Dark Souls than Bloodborne but that only means you should still give it a try if you love Bloodborne. After all, most Bloodborne players have already had a taste of what Dark Souls games have to offer. It's dark alright, just as dark as Miyazaki's games.

8 SALT AND SANCTUARY

Ever since Dark Souls and Bloodborne launched a whole new breed and franchise of games, more "clones" have popped up left and right. Then again, regarding them as mere copycats would be a disservice since they are very much distinct titles borne from the hard work of developers. Suffice to say, one of the best of them was Salt and Sanctuary.

It's a sidescroller Souls-like game with pretty much all the familiar mechanics. Essentially, Salt and Sanctuary is 2D Dark Souls but successfully so. It managed to incorporate the most brutal elements of the genre and give it its own unique take, particularly on the character stats.

7 NIOH

Bloodborne's combat is a tad more intimidating than Dark Souls due to the fact that shields and blocking is no option and because of the faster enemies. It's usually harder since you can't turtle behind your shield and cry until the enemies go away (or kill you). For the most part, Nioh captures this combat intensity.

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Nioh introduces a new mechanic to the Souls-like genre called stances which add variety and some rock-paper-scissors spice to the combat. You can switch on the fly during the heat of clashing blades in order to surprise your A.I. enemies. If you loved the unrelenting and aggressive dances in Bloodborne, do give Nioh a deep bloodshot look.

6 LORDS OF THE FALLEN

Lords of the Fallen is Dark Souls but more Western and edgier (or at least it tries to be). It's one of the first successful and popular spins on the Souls-like genre and features heavier and meatier combat as well as spikier enemies. Don't be fooled by the more hardcore facade of Lords of the Fallen though, it's a lot easier than other Souls-like games.

Some even regard Lords of the Fallen as "Lite Souls" since it's not really as punishing or as sapping as Dark Souls much less as Bloodborne. Still, it's a nice breather from the masochistic pain you inflict yourself upon dying to some of the cheaty beast bosses of Bloodborne. It's nice to have a chill Souls-like game every once in a while.

5 DEVIL MAY CRY GAMES

The Devil May Cry games are not exactly known for their difficulty but more for their angsty cool characters and over-the-top combat. The newest one, Devil May Cry 5 even went off the rails with how stylish players can get with chopping off the limbs of faceless demon hordes.

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While it's all good fun, you can crank the difficulty level to the max if you're looking for a challenge on the same level as Souls-like games. That way, you get to retain the blissfully quick combat. If that's not what you're looking for then at the very least, you get to take a breather from the Bloodborne's stress while playing a similarly atmospheric game.

4 SHROUDED IN SANITY

If Salt and Sanctuary was 2D Dark Souls, then Shrouded in Sanity is 2D Bloodborne. Like Salt, Shrouded is an indie game. It's also set in the Victorian era and showcases all kinds of gothic horror and imagery... in 16-bit! You might even find some similarities between the user interface of the two games like Shrouded wanted to be the long-lost child of Bloodborne.

What does set Shrouded in Sanity apart is the story. Instead of the Lovecraftian horror and beasts, you'll be facing a milder but homogenous threat. An inexplicable wave of madness took hold of all the residents of an estate which made them attack you on-sight. It's up to you to cull their numbers and expose whatever cosmic terror took them.

3 REMNANT FROM THE ASHES

Next up is one of the newest additions to the Souls-like family, Remnant from the Ashes. Released just this month, Remnant from the Ashes is already redefining the Souls-like genre, particularly with the combat. Up until Remnant, the most popular combat in Souls-like games has always been melee; this game trades the blades for bullets and is set in an alternate reality post-apocalypse.

A cosmic anomaly called The Root corrupted most of the living creatures on Earth and nearly extinguished all human life. As a prophesized survivor, you're tasked with ridding the Earth or the universe of The Root and getting some sweet guns and armor along the way. The game's worth it alone for its different take on the genre.

2 THE SINKING CITY

Take away Bloodborne's ominous Lovecraftian influence and Victorian setting and you'll be left with just another Dark Souls clone. It's arguably what makes Bloodborne one-of-a-kind. Thankfully, Bloodborne is not the only video game rocking the Lovecraft boat, The Sinking City is what we'd recommend as a close second when it comes to Lovecraftian games.

It's not Victorian, however; the game's actually set in the 1920s but nevertheless follows the exploits of a lone detective in the half-sunken city of Oakmont which looked like Chtulhu's attempt at making his own Venice. Be warned, though, the game is not about harsh arduous combat and monsters but exploration and discovering the mysteries of a world beset by cosmic horrors.

1 DARKEST DUNGEON

Darkest Dungeon characters

Now, if The Sinking City is too softcore for you but you really want a Lovecraftian mythos game that will make your forehead veins rupture with stress, Darkest Dungeon can do that for you with ease. It's a turn-based 2D RPG but with the same level of difficulty and torture as Bloodborne. However, it's a huge change of pace compared to the action combat-- you'll have to use your strategic thinking more than your reflexes.

In Darkest Dungeon, you take a party of four to the most depressing abyss ever and have then look for treasure or kill an obscene monster which would make even Lovecraft grimace. Oh and you can forget about winning and overcoming challenges in Darkest Dungeon, coping for failure is the key to success here.

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