As the latest addition to the action RPG genre, Stellar Blade draws a lot of inspiration from titles that have come before it. While Stellar Blade takes most of its cues from the likes of Nier: Automata and the Soulslike genre, there are elements of the Bayonetta series that can be found in the game as well. However, Stellar Blade could have leaned harder into its Bayonetta similarities by borrowing one of the game's most iconic combat features and adapting it to fit within the framework of Stellar Blade's specific mechanics.