The Dark Souls tabletop RPG seemed like a great idea for fans of the franchise at first as most FromSoftware titles transport players to a fantasy setting. However, unlike the kinder fantasy worlds of J.R.R Tolkien and Brandon Sanderson, Dark Souls is famous for having dark lore and a setting that seems to punish its inhabitants for even thinking of a better life. For fantasy RPG players who love grimdark settings, Dark Souls: The Roleplaying Game seemed to allow for a fresh and grueling tabletop experience.