Blasphemous
Blasphemous is one of those games that likely fell under the radar for a lot of players this year, including Souls-like fans.
Created by Spanish studio The Game Kitchen, this indie title switches things up regarding its combat and exploration. Not only is it 2D and pixelated, but it also features non-linear Metroidvania elements into progression.
Players use these mechanics when controlling the game’s main character, a mysterious man known only as The Penitent One, dodging, parrying, and attacking enemies in order to survive.
Since it is a little bit more of a Metroidvania and hack-and-slash, this is the perfect game for anyone looking to get familiar with Souls-like games without having to fully commit to a full-fledged game in the genre.
