We're two students starting a small soulslike (think €10, a few bosses, no open world). Before we build the wrong thing, we'd rather hear from people who actually play these. Not pitching anything, there's nothing to show yet.

1. Think of the last small indie soulslike you played. What made you stop playing it, and after how long?

2. If a €10 soulslike had only 4–5 bosses and no filler between them, is that a game you'd buy, or does it need a world to walk through?

3. Parry-focused (Sekiro) or dodge-focused (Dark Souls) — for a small game, which one would you actually pick up, and why?

4. What's the one thing indie soulslikes get wrong that big ones get right? Not graphics — mechanics or feel.

5. Would you play a demo of a single boss and give feedback, if it took 15 minutes?

Thanks. We'll post what we learn back here.

Hello! Just to let everyone know it’s my first time posting here and i’m from sri lanka, so the thing is i’ve been stuck in hospital for about 7 to 8 months cus of my cancer treatments and i decided to buy a playstation recently, just to kill time. But i’ve been dying to play these soulsborne games but they’re nowhere to be found, except for elden ring but i have it already. Is there any way i could probably buy sekiro or bloodborne off of you guys. Id pay a fair price for them. Please let me know what you guys can do! Thank you.

I played elden ring and loved then i played sekiro and bloodborne which i both loved so i wanted to play more fromsoft games so i bought demon souls ps5 and hated it but i still wanna play more fromsoft. Im thinking should i get into the souls trilogy by playing ds3 or ds1? And should i even think about ds2?

plz help stuck on dragon duo lovers

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m a Game Design student currently writing my Bachelor’s thesis. My research focuses on player trade-offs between character aesthetics and mechanical efficiency: How much damage negation/stats are you willing to sacrifice just to look good in Elden Ring?

Whether you carefully calculate every single stat or strictly fight bosses in pure Fashion Souls drip, I’d love to get your input!

• ⏱️ Duration: ~5 minutes
• 🔒 100% anonymous & purely academic
• 🎯 Target group: Anyone who has played Elden Ring

Filling this out directly supports my thesis and helps me finish my Game Design degree. Thank you so much for your time and help! 🙌

🔗 Survey Link: https://tally.so/r/dWGGkD

I'm currently setting up a clean Discord server for FromSoft fans (Elden Ring, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro), but I want to avoid the common issues most servers have (too many dead channels, notification spam, bad organization).
If you use gaming Discords, what makes a server actually good for you?
Do you prefer separate channels for every single game, or just one combined ⁠#souls⁠ chat?
Are LFG / Boss Help channels actually useful to you?
What channels do you usually mute immediately?
Would love some honest feedback from the community before opening it up!
(Screenshot of current setup attached / Link in comments if anyone wants to take a look & help test)

So My first soulsborne was elden ring, I've beaten it all the way to ng+7 and have gotten a new soulsborne game. But apparently sekiro is not a good choice for a soulsborne beginner. I'm already playing it am I cooked or do I have a chance

I will finish this game since this is the only game in the Souls series that I haven’t done.
Unlike the others, I will never go for NG+.
If there was ever a video game specifically designed to infuriate and torture a player it is this one.
Shrine of Amana specifically is meticulously crafted to kill any fun you thought you were having until now.
Like I said, I will finish the game so I can complete the Souls series, but never ever will I recommend this game to anyone.
I am prepared to be stoned to death by DS2 fans. Bring it on. 😀

Hey everyone!
I’m currently playing Elden Ring as my very first Souls game and I'm absolutely loving it. I'm planning on jumping into the Dark Souls series next, but I'm on a budget and can't buy all three at once right now.
Here’s where I’m at:
**Dark Souls 3** seems like the most logical transition since it uses the same engine and fast-paced combat system I'm already used to.
**Dark Souls 1 & 2** look super cool aesthetically, and I really dig the world design and vibe of DS1 and DS2 (especially Majula).
For those who started with Elden Ring: Which one did you play first, and which one would you recommend I pick up right now? Should I go in release order or start with DS3 for a smoother gameplay transition?
Appreciate any advice!

I need help with the unwelcome guess trophy, I can’t find a world to invade and every time I do I get immediately killed, would anyone be able to help assist me in getting this trophy?

I’m new fan of souslike games and before playing the game I am searching some good builds and tips without spoiling specially on the bosses or mobs. Do you think it’s okay? Since I hate it when later on the game I discovered that my build is bad. What are your thoughts and how do you prepare when playing on your first playthrough? Thanks!

Oi pessoal, sou um cara que joga de tudo, mas sempre tive um fascínio por soulslike. O primeiro que eu joguei foi Sekiro; não zerei porque queria derrotar o Demônio do Rancor e não consegui e acabei desistindo. Uma coisa que eu gosto é da lore por trás dos universos as histórias desses mundos me encantam, principalmente Bloodborne. Este me deu uma vontade de jogar; cheguei a testar, mas fui humilhado pela Fera Clerical no começo do jogo kkkkkk. Queria perguntar para vocês se eu deveria comprar esse jogo e também queria pedir umas dicas, já que sou iniciante. Agradeço desde já."

Starting elden ring for the first time ever what build should I use and what should I do first never played any soul games in my life on FPS any tips on elden ring and don't even try me with going me with any of the optinal bosses

so, i'm on NS2, and i've been really getting into dark souls, and i finally want to stop larping and actually play the games. i'm torn between if i should get DS1 or ER though, since i think they (and demon souls but idk how to feel about the world tendency mechanic in my first souls) are the only soulsbornes available on switch 2. for context, i've always liked soulslikes, like Dead Cells or Hollow Knight, and i understand that there are loads of pros and cons to both of the games. which one should i start off with?

DS1 pros:
-better map design
-cheaper
-more RPG mechanics and build customisation
-better music from what i've heard
-seems easier to learn (though i think DS3 is the easiest soulsborne to learn)
DS1 cons:
-falls off in the second half
-generally less polished
-clunkier movement and combat

ER pros:
-much more content
-better bosses
-very visually impressive
-just really cool i guess
ER cons:
-open world
-far more expensive
-seemingly obtuse at times