Here are some of the very best 2D soulslikes to get lost and repeatedly die in.

The pixel art in these games is stunning, and the boss fights are nothing short of epic.

But even the regular enemies are tough, so dont let your guard down.

The Knight sits on the sticky bench in Hollow Knight

The world is semi-open, offering plenty of opportunities for exploration as you uncover hidden secrets along the way.

The hand-drawn graphics are absolutely breathtaking, and the combat is both brutal and unforgiving.

You control how long you charge your shot for more damage, but one mistake means starting over.

Left: P from Lies of P - Middle: The Penitent one from Blasphemous 2 - Right: Protagonist from Lords of the Fallen

These are some of the best Metroidvanias on PS4.

Theres a wide variety of weapons and relics to discover, each enhancing your character in different ways.

8Blasphemous

Blasphemousis a frantically fast-paced, brutal action-platformer and couldnt be more nightmarishly atmospheric if it tried.

Eviterno swings their blood red sword in a 180 degree arc as the player dodges out of the way in Blasphemous 2.

7Grime

This2.5D side-scrollerwears its inspirations on its sleeve, with its tough-as-nails combat and methodical platforming.

What sets it apart is that you get to keep the games persistent currency, Mass, upon death.

This allows you to regroup and incrementally level up your stats to go back and face the challenge anew.

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At its core, the game features a captivating story that will keep you hooked until the very end.

The levels are varied and deeply immersive, rivaling the most creative designs from the Souls series.

The game remains an action-platformer at its core, with a strong focus on combat and Metroidvania-style exploration.

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Its clear that White Rabbit Interactive has gone above and beyond to make this the best experience possible.

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the last faith protagonist fighting hydra

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Image showing Redgi fighting Ratnor.

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Boss fight in Titan Souls

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Boss fight in Dark Devotion

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Boss fight in Blasphemous

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The vessel standing before a Massive creature with four arms in GRIME

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Character fighting a bear in the forest in Vigil The Longest Night

Boss fight in Ender Lilies Quietus Of The Knights

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A red and black mech enemy wields a long weapon with swirling energy around it.

A three-image collage of Ekko dashing across a platform in Convergence: A League Of Legends Story, a close-up of the Penitent One putting on a bloody metal mask in Blasphemous, and Benedict Fox shooting at creatures in The Last Case Of Benedict Fox.

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