Update: As expected forgot a couple I love. Hellpoint th-cam.com/video/ZtEAGR5LYsg/w-d-xo.html and Vigil as well th-cam.com/video/W12dWm5tFak/w-d-xo.html Hey Switchup Family - let me know what you think of this one. Here are the full reviews if any catch your eye! Dark Souls Review th-cam.com/video/ucEtIO8FxHs/w-d-xo.html Ashen Review th-cam.com/video/hcv0L6Txal4/w-d-xo.html Tails of Iron Review th-cam.com/video/bY4c2G1wcyw/w-d-xo.html Eldest Souls Review th-cam.com/video/-wCfVh2ZNjY/w-d-xo.html Death’s Gambit: Afterlife Review th-cam.com/video/ykZWCjWUWiw/w-d-xo.html Ender Lilies Review th-cam.com/video/OoSTMhQ9v2U/w-d-xo.html Death’s Door Review th-cam.com/video/wJALL2Ini1Y/w-d-xo.html Blasphemous Review th-cam.com/video/zv8CwRVD32M/w-d-xo.html Hollow Knight Review th-cam.com/video/M8JUjvhifhs/w-d-xo.html Chronos: Before the Ashes Review th-cam.com/video/zSJ6WTQOn-8/w-d-xo.html :) - Mark
I think this Dark Souls has the potential to become a trilogy one day! Maybe it’s own genre! Just imagine Dark Souls horror version! You could call it…Project Beast?
Haha just seen this, hellpoint is an amazing game and they have couch coop splitscreen which is really freaking cool. Vigil is also a good one for sure.
@@savagemantis9060 Me and partner local co op and Platinumed Hellpoint on PS4, and damn it's so good, it really is Dark Souls in space...no joke until Elden Ring it was my second favorite game after Bloodborne.
Some essentials here! Blasphemous actually made me feel really icky at times (In the best possible way..), and the music from the Desicrated Cistern level is sublime....that creepy Spanish guitar! *chef kiss
Elden Ring is not only a great souls game but a great open world, you can choose which boss to take down, which path to take, finishing the game as quickly as possible or taking all the time of the world, with that idea I would recommend The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as well, and it feels weirdly familiar with Dark Souls 1 except by the punish for die
That kinda makes me wish dying in BOTW would send you back to the last Shrine/Tower you interacted with. Especially since you can pause the game at any time and heal up. Would force you to strategize more.
Sounds like a stupid idea. Games being open gives me anxiety because what if i am doing it wrong? what if i didn't pick up an equipment that was picked up by 90% of the players? what am i missing? i like dark souls better where its linear and i dont feel left behind. With that said, elden ring still deserves GOTY.
Absolutely love salt and sanctuary highly recommend it to anyone interested in souls like. I’ve played through it four times so far I really enjoy replaying and trying new weapons types and builds, there is more variety than you would expect from a 20$ title.
All about the player I guess. Platforming is typically more difficult for me too. If you’re having a hard time I’d recommend starting fresh or changing weapons, typically the hammer and great sword are good for smashing your obstacles. You can find a very strong hammer (the war hammer) in the early game in the sunken keep. And if you’re stuck on the dragon you need that hammer it gives him a serious headache.
i hated it unfortunately. ugly artstyle and stamina bar in a 2D game. ugh. in castlevania you could do these really cool combos to hit faster by jumping and crouching. none of it here
Tails of Iron is really a good buy right now bc not only is it on sale for a couple more days, but it recently got a sizable free dlc content. Adds some post game story and new bosses. With the new content and the sale price, it's an absolute must get.
I actually got myself Ashen and Tails of Iron yesterday as I got my paycheck 🤭🤭🤭. Thanks for your awesome videos, its really nice to see them pop up during the day, has always something for everybody. Cheers!
It’s probably the only one aside from Skyrim to actually be anything remotely like Souls. That’s as good as it’s gonna get for Switch. Aside from the idk how many last gens ago of the Dark Souls port.
I'd say it's more weighty combat than any soul games til Elden Ring, the hit response just a lot more organic given how experienced they got from MH series
@@BadEnd98 Touche, I only played as a mage/sorcerer++ but I always felt the casting delays for biggest spells felt… well, like you said, more organic. Even “weighty” in a way. It wasn’t just some button mash immediate gratification thing, aside from the basic attack for Sorcerer’s.
@@BadEnd98 ah okay interesting. The only souls game I've played is Elden Ring, so I assumed it was all like that haha. Overall, yeah, it's hard to describe why but the combat in Dragon's Dogma is just immensely satisfying
Great grouping of games and one of my favorite genres if Soulslike is an official genre. And don't worry about all the mixing and matching because it is hard to find a game these days that fits solely within just a single genre. I, myself, have Dark Souls, Death's Door, Blasphemous, Hollow Knight, Dead Cells, Morbid and the Animus games. Eldest Souls and Death's Gambit are on the Wish List. I suppose I truly like dying, its unfortunate that I am not used to it yet however.
Metroidvanias, Zeldalikes and Soulslikes are all cut from the same cloth. It's the interconnected map with focus on exploration that ties them together. The Souls series takes a lot of inspiration from the other two genres.
Dragon's Dogma is great! My fondest memory in that game was forgetting to return to town a nighttime (and forgetting to refuel my lantern) and had to slowly make my way to town avoiding the wraiths, ghouls and zombies that spawn only at night.
like you guys said, in much ways dark souls is a metroidvania (more in line with metroid prime), because of the interconnected maze-like world, the ambiental storytelling, and the combat more focused on dodging. And not many people know that, and I think we (switch owners) should look forward to that, because it gives us hope that Metroid Prime 4 wil be as impactfull as Dark Souls has been. If you could, I ask kindly to you, Mark and Glen, to share this knowledge.
I hope MP4 takes cues from Dark Souls. I love the most recent Metroid games but man they really don't do that looparound sort of level design anymore. And if they do, they lock you off of old areas before you can revisit them again
Dragon's Dogma is everything! It's really dark and atmospheric, especially in the aftergame and in its DLCs. If anyone's wondering if it's worth buying - it definitely is! Blasphemous is pretty effed up and I absolutely love it. In case you're wondering, there are physical Switch versions for each of these 🙂
Blasphemous is a beautiful nightmare. They unashamedly went dark as you like with it. Revelling in the squelch of guts and the unfeasible weight of religious guilt.
@@nobanjo Same here. Can't put my finger on it but played it for about 6hrs a few years ago and it's never really called me back. I tried it again last month, on the same save file and it felt too janky and unsatisfying to continue. I also found the maps, menus and picking up items a bit annoying. I can see that it's decent... the pawns and climbing combat is fun and I want to love it but 🤷🏻♂️
This has quickly become my favorite TH-cam channel. I watch reviews or videos on games I’m not even interested in just because I love y’all’s personality. And you’re only feeding my need for an discount on Disco Elysium even more to an unhealthy degree LOL I want to play it SO BADLY
Been playing Morbid: The Seven Acolytes this week and feel it'd fit well in this list. Stamina based combat, dodge rolls, parries, and best yet a grotesque art style!
Blasphemous is a little slow and takes a lot of patience to get into, but the artstyle and the fascinating Spanish cultural references make the experience worth it The pixel art is gorgeous and the architecture in some areas blew me away when I first discovered them While this may be controversial I also think it takes the best approach to world design out of any metroidvania I've ever played, it gives the player a lot of freedom to explore without becoming aimless because each area will always funnel you towards a boss fight, and said areas don't feel disconnected because the game always finds a way to link them back to the rest of the map, which is similar to Dark Souls 1
@@SwitchUpYt I just realised I made a couple spelling errors there but last time I edited a message, I lost my Switch Up heart, so I'm not risking it this time! Haha
@@ben8446 research the true ending before you go any further. I accidentally locked myself out of the true ending on my first playthrough. Thus missing out on some great weapon upgrades
Exactly what I was looking for. Dark souls hardly go on sale and I know the switch could play up to sekiro with graphic adjustments I just hope fromsoftware gives us more games on switch
Just finished playing death gambit after learning about it from the channel. Liked it so much got the best ending as well. It's definitely a bit more of a metrovania than a souls like but it definitely has many souls like elements. Would definitely recommend!
1700+ hours in Dark Souls I. Elden Ring is the first since DSI that’s captured that same magic for me. Nothing better than a souls-like. While Dragon’s Dogma may not quite fit the bill, I do feel like it has that dark fantasy feel, and definitely the replayability.
Loved tails of Iron so much. What a great game. Can be pretty crushingly difficult just like all these but that Geralt voice actors voice just makes everything alright.
Absolutely LOVING Elden Ring. My friend was over last night and forgot to bring his Xbox to play while I was on my PC so I threw him onto my Switch and recommended Dragon's Dogma just to itch that scratch for the evening.
Awesome! I have Fury which I've played only a bit which is definitely different, challenging yet rewarding. I just have a bit of that feeling where I wish there was more in between with the bosses. But it's a boss type of game I suppose, that downtime and simplicity is just non existent. Hollow Knight I recently snagged on a sale and a lot of these I've heard of! Ashen is super tempting to me. I LOVED Remnant from the Ashes and have been curious about Chronos as well as all THQ Nordic since then- Darksiders as well. Great vid, keep up the creativity!
No list of games on Switch that are "like Dark Souls but" is complete without Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight. A metroidvania with that same melancholy, world gone bad atmosphere, dodge rolls, limited healing items that refill at checkpoints, enemies that will punish you for not paying attention, and some tough boss fights (Pardoner Fennel is a favorite of mine). It's relatively short at about 5-6 hours but it's fun and satisfying. On another note, the first Dark Souls definitely has metroidvania elements in its world design so it's no coincidence that several of these are full metroidvanias.
Oh hey, I'd never heard of Death's Gambit before this but it looks outstanding! That's a ton of depth and customization options and I do indeed like a good comeback story. Definitely going on the wish list. I really like videos like these that showcase games which may not be as well known, especially once they're buried in the eShop. Keep it up guys! Cheers
Great list guys! I've been a fan of Fromsoftware for a long time...Would highly recommend these if you want the closest thing to SoulsBorne games: Blasphemous Salt&Sanctuary Vigil: The Longest Night Ashen Morbid: The Seven Acolydes Dark Devotion Tails of Iron Death's Gambit
I'm surprised that Immortal Planet isn't on the list. It has a "souls-like" battle system, but unlike the games listed in this video, it has a science-fiction setting.
when not playing elden ring i am re doing ender lies.. was 5hrs in but decided to restart and now im 9hrs in on 2nd save file, soo damn good. deaths door is up next in my "Need to Start" folder!
I honestly have not even got around to the first Dark souls yet and I don't want to even think about Elden ring or these new souls inspired games until then. Dark souls has been on my steam wishlist for years but I was hoping for the switch magic to help me fit in the time to play it like it has for some other older ports I got around to on it these last few years. Maybe the next time its on sale I'll go for it.
I love Blasphemous, I’ve played through it 3 times and am currently on my 4th run. A sequel was confirmed some months ago, looking forward to that! I’ve had some of the mentioned games on my wishlist, but my backlog is a relentless enemy…
@@markbroderick8055 So far it’s been announced for 2023. If you watch the Wound of evertide animated trailer you can see a roman number 2 and “2023” below it
I have and love most of the games in this list and they are all excellent picks really. Hollow Knight needs no introduction and it’s very simply put my fav game of all time. Eldest Souls is my latest purchase and I am loving it.. only con: the text size is ridiculously small. Still need to get Death’s Door, which I believe is currently on sale, I think that’s gonna be my purchase of the week.
Damn. Decay of Logos is a thorn in my brain. I followed it on Twitter when it was just announced back then and all through development up to launch and bought it day one and it felt like getting punched in the face. All the promise was still there but buried deep beneath a horrible experience. The story, setting, vistas, sounds, and combat were there. But performance was atrocious. Then they updated it and I got it for free. And it still suffered. Lite and heavy attacks were indistinguishable, potions wouldn't work always, inventory system was broken, and the frame rate was still jaunty as hell. I still think about it for what it could be but it breaks my heart cause it could have been the greatest Souls-like ever but ended up a nearly unplayable piece of trash
Yees,I've been searching for this kind of games because I gave Dark souls 2 a try and I'm loving it and I like playing in handheld mode ,so I've been craving some soulslike games on switch, roght on time 😆
All of these titles are great soul’s like experiences on switch. It’s still strange that Dark souls 2 nor 3 has come to switch yet. When the switch itself has had sequel remasters and ports such as AssCreed 3/4 & Ezio collection, to the Excellent Crysis games, to the DMC’s 1+2+3 collection and more. Yet the switch still lacks DS 2 & 3. Bandai namco is just weird I guess, lol.
I've played a few hours of Ashen, looks good but I don't know what I'm doing wrong (or right). It seems too easy because the NPC companion does all the work. Is the "normal" mode to have one always with you?
Hellpoint is very good. You seemed to like like from the the review, but the frame rate was a bit ropey in the open sections at the time. Plays much better now. Shame that the Switch isn't getting the graphic update and dlc though.
Thanks guys. I feel like you made this one just for me, and that’s awesome. I’ve been enjoying elden ring, but it’s nice to have a spot with other soulslikes compiled, because elden ring will end and I will be looking for more ways to scratch the souls itch. This is the gift that keeps on giving. Cheers guys, see yaaaaa
I see you mentioned it in the comments, but Hellpoint is probably my second favorite Souls-like on Switch. Second after Dark Souls, and frankly if it weren't for the occasional frame or resolution drops and the crashiness in some areas, I might even consider it a tie with Dark Souls. They also have DLC coming out soon - AFAIK after the initial Elden Ring rush dies down.
I need to go back and try to finish Chronos, I just don't know when I'll have the time. And Hellpoint, that's another Soulsbourne style game that I could spend more time on, I guess... But I recently picked up a physical copy of Disco Elysium that I'm itching to play, but I, again, don't know when I'll have the time for it...
I'm a bit surprised Unsighted didn't make the list. Brilliant game with great souls like combat and an incredibly compelling narrative device. Unsighted and Death's Gambit were 2 of my favorite games I played in the last year
I frikkin loved hollow knight but it did get too difficult for my old man skill level, with that in mind if any of the community can recommend the best of these 11 titles that aren’t as hard has HK, I am all ears. Thanks guys, See Yaaaa! 😜
It's not on this list but maybe look at Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight. It's definitely easier than Hollow Knight but still has that melancholy, all-hope-is-lost atmosphere.
Salt and Sanctuary is definitely the best on switch. But everything on the list is great. The switch seems to do best either the 2D souls like. Ender Lillies, Death's Gambit, Hollow Knight, Vigil.
I really enjoyed Ender Lilies I'll got all three endings, the attacks being the spirits was just so neat...I have S&S on the PS4, but never really invested in it...I bought Virgil have it to get into it yet maybe after Elden Ring.
Very versatile disappointed I didn't see Hellpoint in this Super cool souls like game taking place in space But still a very good video mate Found some games Ima checkbout
You know what game I find very interesting, with one of the best story lines I've ever seen is nine sols. As of right now I have not seen many people talking too much about it. But I think it is wordful praise
Now just hoping that Dark Souls 2, 3 and Remnant: From The Ashes will be making their way to Switch soon. And while I'm wishing, Nioh and Jedi Fallen Order as well.
My issue with these videos is that at the end I want to buy 90% of the games. Well... hollow Knight most likely going to be my next! Thank you for the great video, was looking exactly for this!
l would definitely recommend Watcher Chronicles its like salt n sanctuary. but with more cartoon approach to animation. great game flow and boss fights and plenty of gear to. level. up
Oddly many cases of incomplete or even incorrect data regarding the games' physical releases. Tails of Iron, Salt & Sanctuary, Death's Door, and Chronos: Before The Ashes all have physical releases. Ashen and Eldest Souls do not.
Would have been soo good if they made local co op on 2 switch consoles . Other than that Salt and sanctuary is the best metroidvania / souls like game in 2d hands down .
Update: As expected forgot a couple I love. Hellpoint th-cam.com/video/ZtEAGR5LYsg/w-d-xo.html and Vigil as well th-cam.com/video/W12dWm5tFak/w-d-xo.html
Hey Switchup Family - let me know what you think of this one. Here are the full reviews if any catch your eye! Dark Souls Review th-cam.com/video/ucEtIO8FxHs/w-d-xo.html
Ashen Review th-cam.com/video/hcv0L6Txal4/w-d-xo.html
Tails of Iron Review th-cam.com/video/bY4c2G1wcyw/w-d-xo.html
Eldest Souls Review th-cam.com/video/-wCfVh2ZNjY/w-d-xo.html
Death’s Gambit: Afterlife Review th-cam.com/video/ykZWCjWUWiw/w-d-xo.html
Ender Lilies Review th-cam.com/video/OoSTMhQ9v2U/w-d-xo.html
Death’s Door Review th-cam.com/video/wJALL2Ini1Y/w-d-xo.html
Blasphemous Review th-cam.com/video/zv8CwRVD32M/w-d-xo.html
Hollow Knight Review th-cam.com/video/M8JUjvhifhs/w-d-xo.html
Chronos: Before the Ashes Review th-cam.com/video/zSJ6WTQOn-8/w-d-xo.html :)
- Mark
I think this Dark Souls has the potential to become a trilogy one day! Maybe it’s own genre! Just imagine Dark Souls horror version! You could call it…Project Beast?
yea vigil longest night is pre good too
small spoiler
Multishot bow is OP
As it usually gets ignored on basically every channel I would add Dark Devotion to the list.
Haha just seen this, hellpoint is an amazing game and they have couch coop splitscreen which is really freaking cool. Vigil is also a good one for sure.
@@savagemantis9060 Me and partner local co op and Platinumed Hellpoint on PS4, and damn it's so good, it really is Dark Souls in space...no joke until Elden Ring it was my second favorite game after Bloodborne.
Deaths gambit is a lot of fun. Not overly difficult unless you fight the bosses on their second difficulty. Tons of weapons and builds to choose from.
Some essentials here! Blasphemous actually made me feel really icky at times (In the best possible way..), and the music from the Desicrated Cistern level is sublime....that creepy Spanish guitar! *chef kiss
One of my favorite game! So good!
Elden Ring is not only a great souls game but a great open world, you can choose which boss to take down, which path to take, finishing the game as quickly as possible or taking all the time of the world, with that idea I would recommend The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as well, and it feels weirdly familiar with Dark Souls 1 except by the punish for die
That kinda makes me wish dying in BOTW would send you back to the last Shrine/Tower you interacted with. Especially since you can pause the game at any time and heal up. Would force you to strategize more.
Sounds like a stupid idea. Games being open gives me anxiety because what if i am doing it wrong? what if i didn't pick up an equipment that was picked up by 90% of the players? what am i missing?
i like dark souls better where its linear and i dont feel left behind. With that said, elden ring still deserves GOTY.
Absolutely love salt and sanctuary highly recommend it to anyone interested in souls like. I’ve played through it four times so far I really enjoy replaying and trying new weapons types and builds, there is more variety than you would expect from a 20$ title.
This game so hard
Way harder than all souls I played and monster hunter for sure
All about the player I guess. Platforming is typically more difficult for me too.
If you’re having a hard time I’d recommend starting fresh or changing weapons, typically the hammer and great sword are good for smashing your obstacles.
You can find a very strong hammer (the war hammer) in the early game in the sunken keep. And if you’re stuck on the dragon you need that hammer it gives him a serious headache.
@@nonon6482 not really
It's fantastic! Also, the sequel "Salt and Sacrifice" is about to come out. It will have Co-Op and PVP so im extremely excited!
i hated it unfortunately. ugly artstyle and stamina bar in a 2D game. ugh. in castlevania you could do these really cool combos to hit faster by jumping and crouching. none of it here
And there is me who saw the thumbnail and thought that they released elden ring on the switch
Arghhhhhhhhh sorry bro
Tails of Iron is really a good buy right now bc not only is it on sale for a couple more days, but it recently got a sizable free dlc content. Adds some post game story and new bosses. With the new content and the sale price, it's an absolute must get.
Thank you mate that’s great to know! Mark
Oh nice, thanks for the info. Got Tails of Iron when it released and had a blast but finished it in a week. Time to bring Reggie back
deaths door has physical sold by special reserve games I believe
So many of these I have and didn't realize they were considered a souls game. What a great list of games.
I actually got myself Ashen and Tails of Iron yesterday as I got my paycheck 🤭🤭🤭.
Thanks for your awesome videos, its really nice to see them pop up during the day, has always something for everybody.
Cheers!
+1 for Dragon's Dogma. Not really "souls like" but it has enough similarities. In particular, the weighty combat.
Exactly that! Mark
It’s probably the only one aside from Skyrim to actually be anything remotely like Souls.
That’s as good as it’s gonna get for Switch.
Aside from the idk how many last gens ago of the Dark Souls port.
I'd say it's more weighty combat than any soul games til Elden Ring, the hit response just a lot more organic given how experienced they got from MH series
@@BadEnd98 Touche, I only played as a mage/sorcerer++ but I always felt the casting delays for biggest spells felt… well, like you said, more organic. Even “weighty” in a way.
It wasn’t just some button mash immediate gratification thing, aside from the basic attack for Sorcerer’s.
@@BadEnd98 ah okay interesting. The only souls game I've played is Elden Ring, so I assumed it was all like that haha.
Overall, yeah, it's hard to describe why but the combat in Dragon's Dogma is just immensely satisfying
Great grouping of games and one of my favorite genres if Soulslike is an official genre. And don't worry about all the mixing and matching because it is hard to find a game these days that fits solely within just a single genre. I, myself, have Dark Souls, Death's Door, Blasphemous, Hollow Knight, Dead Cells, Morbid and the Animus games. Eldest Souls and Death's Gambit are on the Wish List. I suppose I truly like dying, its unfortunate that I am not used to it yet however.
Blasphemous is DEFINITELY a souls like game in 2D form. The library area has been kickin my ass but i love the game so much, i got it on my ps5 too
i still have nightmares about the guys throwing bibles
@@sunriseparrabellum5505 glad im not the only one😂
@@sunriseparrabellum5505 yeah and now in Elden Ring I got beaten with more books
@@sunriseparrabellum5505 blasphemous!!!! See what I did there? Lol
I've put more hours into Blasphemous than any other 2D game. The combat is so satisfying and pixel art is gorgeous. A joy to play...still.
Metroidvanias, Zeldalikes and Soulslikes are all cut from the same cloth. It's the interconnected map with focus on exploration that ties them together. The Souls series takes a lot of inspiration from the other two genres.
Dragon's Dogma is great! My fondest memory in that game was forgetting to return to town a nighttime (and forgetting to refuel my lantern) and had to slowly make my way to town avoiding the wraiths, ghouls and zombies that spawn only at night.
Oh, so you can actually sneak around enemies in that game? I kind of put it off because I thought it had no stealth to speak of...
@@matthiasbreuer8710 no it doesn’t have a stealth system, doesn’t mean you can’t avoid enemies
Dirpy Turtle Damn, but thanks.
like you guys said, in much ways dark souls is a metroidvania (more in line with metroid prime), because of the interconnected maze-like world, the ambiental storytelling, and the combat more focused on dodging. And not many people know that, and I think we (switch owners) should look forward to that, because it gives us hope that Metroid Prime 4 wil be as impactfull as Dark Souls has been. If you could, I ask kindly to you, Mark and Glen, to share this knowledge.
I hope MP4 takes cues from Dark Souls. I love the most recent Metroid games but man they really don't do that looparound sort of level design anymore. And if they do, they lock you off of old areas before you can revisit them again
LINDO!
Dragon's Dogma is everything! It's really dark and atmospheric, especially in the aftergame and in its DLCs. If anyone's wondering if it's worth buying - it definitely is!
Blasphemous is pretty effed up and I absolutely love it. In case you're wondering, there are physical Switch versions for each of these 🙂
Yeah I agree and is usually on a decent sale! Mark
Blasphemous is a beautiful nightmare. They unashamedly went dark as you like with it. Revelling in the squelch of guts and the unfeasible weight of religious guilt.
Dragon dogma is really good, to not make the game too easy dont upgrade anything
I have tried over and over and over again to get into dragons dogma but no matter what it just doesn't grab me.
@@nobanjo Same here. Can't put my finger on it but played it for about 6hrs a few years ago and it's never really called me back. I tried it again last month, on the same save file and it felt too janky and unsatisfying to continue. I also found the maps, menus and picking up items a bit annoying. I can see that it's decent... the pawns and climbing combat is fun and I want to love it but 🤷🏻♂️
This has quickly become my favorite TH-cam channel. I watch reviews or videos on games I’m not even interested in just because I love y’all’s personality. And you’re only feeding my need for an discount on Disco Elysium even more to an unhealthy degree LOL I want to play it SO BADLY
Love these early morning videos... early morning at least here in New Zealad. haha, gives me something to watch at lunch. Thanks switchup team!
Been playing Morbid: The Seven Acolytes this week and feel it'd fit well in this list. Stamina based combat, dodge rolls, parries, and best yet a grotesque art style!
Yeah I’m glad I put a little mention at the end
One of my favorite games
After 100+ hours in Elden Ring I’m finally able to pull myself away from it. This list is great for finding what’s next!!
Blasphemous is a little slow and takes a lot of patience to get into, but the artstyle and the fascinating Spanish cultural references make the experience worth it
The pixel art is gorgeous and the architecture in some areas blew me away when I first discovered them
While this may be controversial I also think it takes the best approach to world design out of any metroidvania I've ever played, it gives the player a lot of freedom to explore without becoming aimless because each area will always funnel you towards a boss fight, and said areas don't feel disconnected because the game always finds a way to link them back to the rest of the map, which is similar to Dark Souls 1
Blasphemous has a sequel next year and they've been consistent dropping DLC for thr current one.
Booooom cheers mate
@@SwitchUpYt I just realised I made a couple spelling errors there but last time I edited a message, I lost my Switch Up heart, so I'm not risking it this time! Haha
The developers rule
Gorgeous list.
I literally just started up Blasphemous
5 mins before seeing this vid :)
Oh you’re in for a treat! Mark
It’s the only Souls-like I’ve played where the atmosphere is even more intense than Dark Souls
1 hr in. It’s phenomenal
@@ben8446 research the true ending before you go any further. I accidentally locked myself out of the true ending on my first playthrough. Thus missing out on some great weapon upgrades
you forgot ´another´s crab treasure´ that one is GREAT
Man there’s such crazy variety on the Switch. Desert island console for sure
Exactly what I was looking for. Dark souls hardly go on sale and I know the switch could play up to sekiro with graphic adjustments I just hope fromsoftware gives us more games on switch
Just finished playing death gambit after learning about it from the channel. Liked it so much got the best ending as well. It's definitely a bit more of a metrovania than a souls like but it definitely has many souls like elements. Would definitely recommend!
1700+ hours in Dark Souls I. Elden Ring is the first since DSI that’s captured that same magic for me. Nothing better than a souls-like. While Dragon’s Dogma may not quite fit the bill, I do feel like it has that dark fantasy feel, and definitely the replayability.
Agreed, mate. DS 1 had the best exploration. And like you said dargon’s dogma does look like elden ring in some aspects
Dragons dogma combate mechanics are phenomenal so fluid.
Bloodborne is still #1 for me.
@@Ponaru yep bloodborne puts all other games to shame
Loved tails of Iron so much. What a great game. Can be pretty crushingly difficult just like all these but that Geralt voice actors voice just makes everything alright.
What a list! I have a few of these in my backlog, and looks like I'll be adding a few more!
Absolutely LOVING Elden Ring. My friend was over last night and forgot to bring his Xbox to play while I was on my PC so I threw him onto my Switch and recommended Dragon's Dogma just to itch that scratch for the evening.
Thanks yall. Been trying to find a list like this.
Great idea for a vid. Well played.
I'll eventually own every game on this list.
Hehehe you do love a Soulslike mate! Mark
What a great idea for a video guys!!! Very helpful for people like me who not really like playing on the switch these days :) Thanks Lads!
Awesome! I have Fury which I've played only a bit which is definitely different, challenging yet rewarding. I just have a bit of that feeling where I wish there was more in between with the bosses. But it's a boss type of game I suppose, that downtime and simplicity is just non existent. Hollow Knight I recently snagged on a sale and a lot of these I've heard of! Ashen is super tempting to me. I LOVED Remnant from the Ashes and have been curious about Chronos as well as all THQ Nordic since then- Darksiders as well. Great vid, keep up the creativity!
No list of games on Switch that are "like Dark Souls but" is complete without Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight. A metroidvania with that same melancholy, world gone bad atmosphere, dodge rolls, limited healing items that refill at checkpoints, enemies that will punish you for not paying attention, and some tough boss fights (Pardoner Fennel is a favorite of mine). It's relatively short at about 5-6 hours but it's fun and satisfying.
On another note, the first Dark Souls definitely has metroidvania elements in its world design so it's no coincidence that several of these are full metroidvanias.
Since Elden Ring came out, I haven’t turned on my Switch once :D
I feel ya I feel ya
Immortals Fenyx Rising has a surprisingly fair bit of Souls like elements and combat that I wasn’t expecting
Yeah, love this one...
I love immortals fenyx rising
Couldn't have timed it better. I just finished Eldest souls and my god what a gem. Glad you guys mentioned it. Thanke as always lads!
Cheers brother yeah I loved that one, great game! Mark
Oh hey, I'd never heard of Death's Gambit before this but it looks outstanding! That's a ton of depth and customization options and I do indeed like a good comeback story. Definitely going on the wish list. I really like videos like these that showcase games which may not be as well known, especially once they're buried in the eShop. Keep it up guys! Cheers
Great list guys! I've been a fan of Fromsoftware for a long time...Would highly recommend these if you want the closest thing to SoulsBorne games:
Blasphemous
Salt&Sanctuary
Vigil: The Longest Night
Ashen
Morbid: The Seven Acolydes
Dark Devotion
Tails of Iron
Death's Gambit
Seeing Eldest Souls never fails to give me a chuckle with the game name alone haha
Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption is a really fun boss rush souls like with a unique twist
I'm surprised that Immortal Planet isn't on the list. It has a "souls-like" battle system, but unlike the games listed in this video, it has a science-fiction setting.
Probably just me but don't have the patience for Souls games crafting whatnots and all that, but it's a SwitchUp video I couldn't resist
when not playing elden ring i am re doing ender lies.. was 5hrs in but decided to restart and now im 9hrs in on 2nd save file, soo damn good. deaths door is up next in my "Need to Start" folder!
I actually thought dead cells felt like souls in how every enemy can kill you in 2 hits
I'm rubbish at these games haha. Fair play to those who have the patience
I honestly have not even got around to the first Dark souls yet and I don't want to even think about Elden ring or these new souls inspired games until then. Dark souls has been on my steam wishlist for years but I was hoping for the switch magic to help me fit in the time to play it like it has for some other older ports I got around to on it these last few years. Maybe the next time its on sale I'll go for it.
I love Blasphemous, I’ve played through it 3 times and am currently on my 4th run. A sequel was confirmed some months ago, looking forward to that!
I’ve had some of the mentioned games on my wishlist, but my backlog is a relentless enemy…
Love it but man do I find it hard
Any info on when we can expect the sequel?
@@markbroderick8055 So far it’s been announced for 2023. If you watch the Wound of evertide animated trailer you can see a roman number 2 and “2023” below it
@@Roboshoter thank you. I can't wait!
Hi.
Thank you for the list, Mark.
Did you play Ashen with the Pawn on the side or in complete Solo mode?
I have and love most of the games in this list and they are all excellent picks really. Hollow Knight needs no introduction and it’s very simply put my fav game of all time. Eldest Souls is my latest purchase and I am loving it.. only con: the text size is ridiculously small. Still need to get Death’s Door, which I believe is currently on sale, I think that’s gonna be my purchase of the week.
Nice list! I am surprised to find Ashen to have a physical version, would love to add it to my physical collections~
Blasphemous, Salt and Sanctuary & Death's Gambit are so good. Some of the best games I've played on my switch.
I’ve been waiting for this list for a while
Damn. Decay of Logos is a thorn in my brain. I followed it on Twitter when it was just announced back then and all through development up to launch and bought it day one and it felt like getting punched in the face. All the promise was still there but buried deep beneath a horrible experience. The story, setting, vistas, sounds, and combat were there. But performance was atrocious. Then they updated it and I got it for free. And it still suffered. Lite and heavy attacks were indistinguishable, potions wouldn't work always, inventory system was broken, and the frame rate was still jaunty as hell. I still think about it for what it could be but it breaks my heart cause it could have been the greatest Souls-like ever but ended up a nearly unplayable piece of trash
Without a doubt my favourite genre of games
Ditto! Mark
No elden ring is definitely a problem lol, I am hooked!
Yees,I've been searching for this kind of games because I gave Dark souls 2 a try and I'm loving it and I like playing in handheld mode ,so I've been craving some soulslike games on switch, roght on time 😆
Ah good stuff! Mark
There is a physical version of Salt & Sanctuary - you get a manual, poster and soundtrack dlc
All of these titles are great soul’s like experiences on switch.
It’s still strange that Dark souls 2 nor 3 has come to switch yet.
When the switch itself has had sequel remasters and ports such as AssCreed 3/4 & Ezio collection, to the Excellent Crysis games, to the DMC’s 1+2+3 collection and more. Yet the switch still lacks DS 2 & 3. Bandai namco is just weird I guess, lol.
I can confirm, Ashen is on sale for 11.99$ right now. (March/25/2022)
Nice to see this video shared in the Switch Weekly newsletter 👍🏼
Really where was that!? Mark
Infernax in a crazy good souls like metroidvania
I've played a few hours of Ashen, looks good but I don't know what I'm doing wrong (or right). It seems too easy because the NPC companion does all the work. Is the "normal" mode to have one always with you?
Hellpoint is very good. You seemed to like like from the the review, but the frame rate was a bit ropey in the open sections at the time. Plays much better now.
Shame that the Switch isn't getting the graphic update and dlc though.
I have had Tails of Iron sitting in my backlog for 3 months I think. Guess is time to get to it
Not on Switch yet but the Devs said sometime this year but the game Grime is one I'd put in this category
Salt and Sanctuary is such a phenomenal 2d souls game!
I agree! Loved it in vita and loving it again on my switch. One of my favourites
Thanks guys. I feel like you made this one just for me, and that’s awesome. I’ve been enjoying elden ring, but it’s nice to have a spot with other soulslikes compiled, because elden ring will end and I will be looking for more ways to scratch the souls itch. This is the gift that keeps on giving.
Cheers guys, see yaaaaa
Just picked up Dragon's Dogma on sale and it's fantastic. A wonderful blend of Skyrim, Dark Souls, and a bit of Monster Hunter.
I see you mentioned it in the comments, but Hellpoint is probably my second favorite Souls-like on Switch. Second after Dark Souls, and frankly if it weren't for the occasional frame or resolution drops and the crashiness in some areas, I might even consider it a tie with Dark Souls.
They also have DLC coming out soon - AFAIK after the initial Elden Ring rush dies down.
Really tempted to get this is in the current sale. My wallet is already so unhealthy, I’m torn
Hellpoint !!!!!!! The best souls like on switch 💥💥💥
the fact that you are kind enoug to put the price in MXN just blows my mind, great content! new subscriber :D
I need to go back and try to finish Chronos, I just don't know when I'll have the time. And Hellpoint, that's another Soulsbourne style game that I could spend more time on, I guess...
But I recently picked up a physical copy of Disco Elysium that I'm itching to play, but I, again, don't know when I'll have the time for it...
I'm a bit surprised Unsighted didn't make the list. Brilliant game with great souls like combat and an incredibly compelling narrative device. Unsighted and Death's Gambit were 2 of my favorite games I played in the last year
Genuinely shocked you omitted to mention 'Hellpoint' for Nintendo Switch but at least it got a shout-out in the comments.
I frikkin loved hollow knight but it did get too difficult for my old man skill level, with that in mind if any of the community can recommend the best of these 11 titles that aren’t as hard has HK, I am all ears.
Thanks guys, See Yaaaa! 😜
It's not on this list but maybe look at Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight. It's definitely easier than Hollow Knight but still has that melancholy, all-hope-is-lost atmosphere.
Salt and Sanctuary is definitely the best on switch. But everything on the list is great. The switch seems to do best either the 2D souls like. Ender Lillies, Death's Gambit, Hollow Knight, Vigil.
Been waiting for Salt and Sanctuary to go on sale for more than a year now. Come oooon! 😋
Vigil: The Longest Night is a very solid 2D soulslike. I stuck with it much longer than Salt and Sanctuary or Ender Lilies
Yes this should/could have made this list! Mark
It’s ok. The performance on Switch isn’t great though and the load times take too long.
@@darkdaysahead01 I don’t remember that being a problem for me, played a lot worse on switch performance wise
Just came to add the same, loved salt and sanctuary, looking forward to the sequel too, but vigil is friggin awesome.
I really enjoyed Ender Lilies I'll got all three endings, the attacks being the spirits was just so neat...I have S&S on the PS4, but never really invested in it...I bought Virgil have it to get into it yet maybe after Elden Ring.
HELLPOINT!! It’s literally Dark Soul plus Event Horizon! Patches have helped frame rate too. Just beware it’s even bleaker tone lol
Vigil The Longest Night is a really good 2D soulslike.
Love salt and sanctuary,quite excited for the sequel
Blasphemous did indeed get DLC, but the creators also announced a sequel a few months ago.
Elden Ring is one of the best games ever made
I have every game on the list except Chronos
😎🤙👍👍
It went in to my top five games ever within the first ten hours. Mark
I dont know about the Switch version but Hellpoint is quite good. Especially in coop
This was a much appreciated video, thank you guys, great idea and brilliant choices. Nicely done sirs!! 👍👍💯👌👏
vigil is one of my favorites for sure! i also recently got blasphemous and so far its pretty good
Very versatile disappointed I didn't see Hellpoint in this
Super cool souls like game taking place in space
But still a very good video mate
Found some games Ima checkbout
Tales of iron is fantastic! Love the anesthetic!
If it counts, Unsighted is a top down Adventure with Souls-like elements
2d Zelda merged with Dark Souls is awesome. Instant recommendation from me.
You know what game I find very interesting, with one of the best story lines I've ever seen is nine sols.
As of right now I have not seen many people talking too much about it.
But I think it is wordful praise
Going from dark souls 3 or Elden ring to ds1 makes it so hilariously easy
Now just hoping that Dark Souls 2, 3 and Remnant: From The Ashes will be making their way to Switch soon. And while I'm wishing, Nioh and Jedi Fallen Order as well.
Jedi Fallen Order would be great on Switch!
I ended up selling my Switch but if those games got announced I'd buy another in a heartbeat.
My issue with these videos is that at the end I want to buy 90% of the games. Well... hollow Knight most likely going to be my next!
Thank you for the great video, was looking exactly for this!
HK is the best game ever! Maybe the hardest, trying to do the 112%
l would definitely recommend Watcher Chronicles its like salt n sanctuary. but with more cartoon approach to animation. great game flow and boss fights and plenty of gear to. level. up
Oddly many cases of incomplete or even incorrect data regarding the games' physical releases. Tails of Iron, Salt & Sanctuary, Death's Door, and Chronos: Before The Ashes all have physical releases. Ashen and Eldest Souls do not.
Just video I been looking for, need something the scratch that itch while the missus uses the TV
Would have been soo good if they made local co op on 2 switch consoles . Other than that Salt and sanctuary is the best metroidvania / souls like game in 2d hands down .