Without mincing words, FromSoftware's Dark Souls is one of the most influential games of the modern era. Though it took inspiration from the likes of Metroidvanias, The Legend of Zelda, and Berserk itself, FromSoftware's Dark Souls series has gone on to influence a whole new subgenre of action-RPGs called Soulslikes. These titles borrow Dark Souls' interconnected level design, its stamina and combat mechanics, and its obtuse approach to storytelling. But many Soulslikes actually take more inspiration from Dark Souls' younger sibling, Bloodborne.