Here are the currently 15 best alternatives to Dark Souls that are not from FromSoftware

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The Surge 2

Developer: Deck 13 | Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Subgenre: Action-RPG | Perspective: Third-Person |

The Surge 2 is a Souls-like of a different kind. Instead of going into a medieval setting, it takes you into the future where humans and robots are at war. You have a mission to fulfill, but this is hindered by a plane crash. With your created character, you must now reorient yourself and find your target to fulfill your mission.

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The Surge 2 – Trailer for the Sci-Fi Soulslike from Germany

What sets The Surge 2 apart is the bloody gameplay. In battles against human enemies, body parts fly around, and not in a splatter manner, but very realistically. This creates a satisfying feeling when fighting and represents the highlight of the game.

Although the combat system is bloodier, the fights feel slower and heavier than in Dark Souls – every attack must be well thought out. As for weapons, there are various classes, but all can only be used in close combat – there are no ranged weapons like rifles or pistols, despite the futuristic setting.

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