Soulslike Epiphany: Xbox Game Pass's Hidden Gems for January 2025

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• Top 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

• Exceptional Non-Soulslike Titles on Game Pass for Dark Souls Fans

  • 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 Soulslike subgenre, pioneered by Demon's Souls and Dark Souls, has significantly impacted the RPG/action-adventure landscape. This genre, though relatively young, has spawned numerous ambitious titles over the past decade. 2023 alone witnessed the launch of major Soulslike releases such as Lords of the Fallen, Lies of P, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

Xbox Game Pass's strength lies in its diverse game library, catering to a broad range of preferences. Soulslikes are well-represented, despite the absence of FromSoftware's seminal titles. Many excellent Soulslike alternatives to Dark Souls and Bloodborne are available on the service.

Updated January 5, 2025 by Mark Sammut: The arrival of significant new Soulslike titles on Game Pass in 2025 remains uncertain, although Wuchang: Fallen Feathers shows promise. Meanwhile, subscribers can explore the extensive existing collection.

Newly added Soulslike games on Game Pass will be featured prominently.

Nine Sols

A 2D Metroidvania Inspired by Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice