Ashen
There are a million “soulslikes” out there, let alone actual Souls games (referring to the series of nail-bitingly difficult action-RPGs out of FromSoftware). Few handle the subgenre more elegantly than Ashen, a third-person fantasy adventure game. Monsters are tough, fights can be brutal, and dungeons are often exhausting. But the minimalist visuals give Ashen a fairy-tale touch that softens the blow. A number of compelling companions prevent you from feeling lonely, as is so often the case with From’s oeuvre. Also, there’s a multiplayer component too.
Rough Average Playtime: 20 hours
