Blasphemous 2

The original Blasphemous was part of an early batch of 2D Soulslikes that combined punishing combat with old-school pixel art. The sequel leans more heavily into a Metroidvania formula for a richer overall experience. It’s gorgeous, gore-y, and brutally fun all at once. It also recently got a free update and paid DLC.
Price: $15 (50 percent off)