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The Most Compelling Lovecraft Video Game Is About Hundreds Of Adorable Penguins

Penguin Colony tears down colonial overtones of H.P. Lovecraft's works by removing the player from any anthropological sensibilities, exhuming the genre instead of excusing it

By Zack Kotzer Published October 18, 2026

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Valor Mortis: The Kotaku Review

An unsettling atmosphere and original world-building help save a Soulslike whose sum is less than its disjointed parts

Ian Walker Published October 12, 2026

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Ghostrunner Devs Explain Why Their Napoleon Soulslike Valor Mortis Is Just $40: ‘The Fall Is Stacked And There’s High Demand For Your Time And Money’

Steam competition is fiercer than ever

By Ethan Gach Published September 17, 2026

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Mortal Shell 2: The Kotaku Review

It doesn't get more metal than this

John Learned Published August 17, 2026

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Director Of New Soulslike Says ‘No AI Used In The Final Game’ After Big YouTubers Sounded The Alarm Over A Recent Preview Build

The Relic: First Guardian garnered skepticism from some hardcore Soulslike fans

By Lewis Parker Published July 30, 2026

The main character of Hollow Knight Silksong jumps into a fiery light.

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10 Games To Satisfy Your Silksong Cravings While We Wait For New DLC

The metroidvania soulsike is without peer, but there are some games that can scratch the itch it leaves behind

By Ash Parrish Published July 30, 2026

A warrior in heavy armor stands in the cold.

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PS5 Physical Editions Of Mortal Shell 2 Are Selling Out And Players Are Telling Sony To Take Note

Mortal Shell 2 fans are not messing around

By Ethan Gach Published July 16, 2026

Two warriors look out at medieval ruins.

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Lords Of The Fallen 2 Bails On A ‘Highly Competitive Holiday Period’ With New Delay

GTA 6 is still scaring everyone away

By Ethan Gach Published June 23, 2026

A doll holds up a sword that's sparking.

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Lies Of P Company Is Somehow Making 5 Games And Only One Of Them Is The Sequel

Neowiz has big plans for more Soulslikes and RPGs

By Ethan Gach Published November 13, 2025

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Fans Celebrate Owning The Disc After Controversial Update Censors The Game

The summer Soulslike no longer lets you kill certain bosses following an apparent backlash among some Chinese players

By Ethan Gach Published August 14, 2025

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Just Lower The Difficulty, You Fragile, Ridiculous People

People are giving up on games rather than just playing on Easy

By John Walker Published August 5, 2025