Thinking Out Loud: Is Souls Like Fatigue Setting In?

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Published on September 4, 2025 1:45:03 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNk_tIMe25s

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Elden Ring (2022)

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In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, we'll explores whether Souls-like fatigue is finally beginning to take hold. We'll be looking at the genre’s meteoric rise since FromSoftware’s blueprint, the standout successes like Lies of P and Nioh, and the reasons players still flock to these experiences. But it also addresses the cracks showing in the formula: punishingly long RPG structures, oversaturation of look-alike projects, and the near-impossible task of replicating FromSoft’s unique storytelling alchemy.

With upcoming titles like The Duskbloods hinting at shifts even within FromSoftware’s own approach, the discussion raises an important question: is the genre evolving fast enough, or is it at risk of stagnation? Lets break down where Souls-likes stand today, the signs of player burnout, and why the future may split between boilerplate comfort food for dedicated fans and innovative experiments that push the genre forward.

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