Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition artwork

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Best Soulslike Games of 2026

3 soulslike games from 2026 ranked by critic score

The highest-rated soulslike game of 2026 is Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition with a critic score of 90 from 20 reviews, followed by Valor Mortis (80) and Code Vein II (71). Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

Updated October 2026

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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
90
20 critic reviews·Aug 27, 2026·Bandai Namco Entertainment
Switch 2
This edition of the game includes the original game “Elden Ring” , the expansion “Shadow of the Erdtree”, a new armor and horse appearance customization features.
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Valor Mortis
80
38 critic reviews·Oct 12, 2026·One More Level
PCPS5Xbox X|S
Valor Mortis is a first-person action soulslike from the creators of Ghostrunner. Rise from death as a former soldier of Napoleon’s army. Wield supernatural powers, battle horrifying monsters, and…
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Code Vein II
71
34 critic reviews·Jan 28, 2026·Bandai Namco Entertainment
PCPS5Xbox X|S
An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a vast world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.