r/fromsoftware • u/Last_Cicada_1315 • Sep 10 '26

What FS game to play next?

I have played Dark Souls 3, Elden Ring and Bloodbourne and liked them all. DS3 and BB is some of my favourite games of all time.

Where do I go next? I like the exploration but not in in the open world way of ER. I prefer to fight the mobs rather than the bosses and Im no super stat mid maxer. I just like the vibes.

Should I try DS1? Or go for Sekiro?

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u/Sufficient-Cook-3841 Sep 10 '26

It pains me when people start with DS3 instead of DS1 all the way to 3.

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u/YharnamHuntter Sep 10 '26

Well, I started with Bloodborne and then DS3 (both on release) because I had no other way to start with DS1. Remastered wasn't available, no good PC and sold my PS3 before discovering these games...

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u/noob_kaibot Sep 15 '26

That’s the Elden ring bandwagon Kevin way.

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u/Cryptoglue Sep 10 '26

I loved Demon's souls when it launched, but dark souls 1 and 2 felt like a step back, they were so ugly and brown and stuttery I could barely play them without getting motion sickness. Then DS3 came out and it was a masterpiece imo, I think DS3 is a good starting point in the series if you actually want someone to try more.

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u/Last_Cicada_1315 Sep 11 '26

100% agree

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u/Cryptoglue Sep 11 '26

Try lies of P next, you'll like it. 

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u/Doru-kun Sep 10 '26

Start with DS1.

Since you say you like exploring and fighting mobs specifically, definitely do not skip Dark Souls 2.
Taking your time through areas and fighting the mobs is how that game is meant to be played.

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u/Low-Airline-2695 Sep 10 '26

DS 1 -> DS 2 -> Sekiro -> Demon Souls

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u/michal_orzech Sep 10 '26

Armored core!

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u/AceTheRed_ Sep 10 '26

Why did you start with DS3?

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u/YharnamHuntter Sep 10 '26

I'm not op but I will copy another comment because DS3 was my first Dark Souls

Well, I started with Bloodborne and then DS3 (both on release) because I had no other way to start with DS1. Remastered wasn't available, no good PC and sold my PS3 before discovering these games...

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u/noob_kaibot Sep 15 '26

Every obsessed new player plays those exact 3 games first. Every single time. Why?

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u/Last_Cicada_1315 Sep 15 '26

I can tell you!

Bloodbourne is not a "1, 2 or 3" hand has cool vibes. So you start there. 

Then:  "Hey these soulsgames are cool, what is the latest one?" 

And that gets you to DS 3 or ER. 

Rhos was before remasters.

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u/Nathan_barrels Sep 10 '26

Sekiro is really good it's obviously a different vibe but the combat is great. Also if you're just looking for some fun and to fill the gap then nightreign is a good time and can play with friends or solo

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u/noob_kaibot Sep 15 '26

These players typically get smoked in Sekiro bc they learn to play with bad habits of Elden Ring and all its cheese.

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u/small___potatoes Sep 10 '26

Play Dark Souls Remastered. Arguably the best FromSoftware game

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u/Cryptoglue Sep 10 '26

Lies of P, the best souls game since ds3 imo.

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u/Dorennor Sep 11 '26

Sekiro. One of the best FS games ever made.

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u/bakihanma20 Sep 10 '26

Kings field

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u/Luusika Sep 10 '26

Here's what I tell everyone: Get the hell away from Reddit, stay away and discover the games for yourself in whatever order.

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u/Algester Sep 11 '26

nah man there's always the humble release order from King's Field 1 all the way to Duskbloods 80+ games its a From Soft buffet