Soulsikes often follow the same formula as the games that inspired their design, namely the Souls games and other associable action games developed by FromSoftware. There’s a lot of nuance to what a Soulslike may entail, and many studios have iterated on the formula ad nauseam now with fresh takes on a lot of mechanics. Largely, though, this formula stems from levels with enemies peppered throughout and a grueling series of boss battles players need to overcome to progress between each.