While quite established in the gaming scene, the definition of the soulslike genre is still a highly debatable topic among players, with constant discussions about what exactly these games have in common and what the essential criteria are for classification. Named either "soulslike" or "soulsborne" games (though the latter is reserved for FromSoftware's own titles), the genre naturally calls for comparisons with FromSoftware's acclaimed games such as Dark Souls or Bloodborne, which have recognizable patterns that other developers try to replicate or experiment with.