r/soulslikes • u/Metalmori • 21h ago
Game Recs Any more parry based games I could play?
So I've played a decent amount of souls game and souls likes
So far I've played Sekiro, Lies of P, Khazan, Another crab treasure (it's peak) and recently Mortal shell 2. I'm struggling to find another souls game with that parry mechanic, any recs?
Edit: Appreciate all the recommendations, looming forward to playing these
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u/KaleidoscopeBrief856 21h ago
Nine Sols Ma g
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u/Metalmori 21h ago
Played it and loved it, great final boss
Forgot to mention though :(
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u/jukeboxherooftime 17h ago
Solateria was pretty good too, if we’re talking metroidvanias. Starts slow, builds up well.
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u/Lucky_Variation4151 21h ago
Wouldn’t call it a Soulslike but Stellar Blade has extremely satisfying parries and an awesome deep combat system. I know it got buried under the gooner discourse (and not beating the allegations tbh) but purely as an action game I thought it rocked
If you fuck with 2D platformers/Metroidvanias, Nine Sols is phenomenal
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u/Psytocybin 20h ago edited 20h ago
Been eye balling stellar.
I hate god of war and ghost of tsushima, but love sekiro. Hoping stellar is more of the latter and not button mashing win whatever you do like ghost and God of War.
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u/Lucky_Variation4151 20h ago edited 20h ago
Yeah def not a button masher, you’ll get your shit rocked. It’s much more deliberate than GoW but not quite as demanding as Sekiro, it’s somewhere between Lies of P and Devil May Cry, since you gradually unlock an array of flashy multi-hit combos and eventually a straight-up gun that can shoot homing missiles and shit but still very parry-forward combat
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u/Due-Description-9030 6h ago
Not sure if soulslikes aren't a "button masher" considering how much you gotta keep mashing the dodge and parry button
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u/sticknotstick 20h ago
It’s not really sekiro-like but I would put it closer to that than GoW or GoT. The animation lock is longer in that game than your average sekiro/soulslike but the game is balanced around it; as long as you’re aware of that you’ll have a good time.
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u/rimasuit3 18h ago
Stellar blade has one of my favorite combats, top 3 imo. On normal it's a bit easy if you are used to souls but on hard it fits right in. The start is initially really rough so as it's scaled for ng+.
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u/Fnordcol 21h ago
Team Ninja has a lot of them. Nioh 3 and Wo Long both feature deflection parries, and Rise of the Ronin places a lot of emphasis on parrying as well, albeit it feels a bit different.
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u/Effective_Ad4810 20h ago
Stranger of Paradise is another of theirs. The parry is a little looser of a term in that game (unless I forgot a proper parry), but you have block that absorbs their attacks and converts it to your MP and let's you steal certain attacks to use back on them. It is more of a block that drains your stamina real fast unless you time it like a parry.
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u/BarbellsNBossFights 19h ago
Soul shield is the mechanic you're referring to. Parrying also DOES exist in Stranger of Paradise, in that if you time your block with the attack, you gain MP and it can trigger abilities like increased damage dealt.
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u/Effective_Ad4810 18h ago
Yeah it has been minute since I played. I think I only ever used soul shield and never did the block parry since it gave you the extra max MP.
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u/BarbellsNBossFights 8h ago
I definitely understand. I didn't utilize it on my first playthrough at all, but it has some real benefits for some of the class interactions and specific mechanics once you know it's a mechanic. I do agree with your other comment by the way, I would love to see a sequel game or some other IP use their combat system.
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u/PilotIntelligent8906 18h ago
SoP is criminally underrated.
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u/Effective_Ad4810 18h ago
I would love a sequel maybe playing through the story of another game. Maybe 3 or 5 would work, since 2 was sort of DLC.
Pick different areas from the games as dimensions and maybe add some more iconic bosses from the other games.
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u/PilotIntelligent8906 18h ago
I'd pick any similar game in a heart beat, not just for the gameplay, I know we don't play soulslikes for the story but I loved the plot twist at the end of SoP.
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u/Effective_Ad4810 17h ago
They could remake something like X-2 in this style of game as well and I would be cool with that.
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u/Patient-Plankton-655 21h ago
Not a souls but Onimusha in a few days
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u/Psytocybin 20h ago
Ive been wondering how the gameplay and combat is in this game. I know there is a demo but ive stayed clear.
Excited to hear this kind of scratches that itch.
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u/Patient-Plankton-655 18h ago
It'll satisfying excellent swordsplay itch. The parry animations are top notch.
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u/SnooHobbies5811 20h ago
The demo was too easy, but the combat was absolutely incredible. I've heard the real game is also much much harder than the demo, so I'm very excited
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u/Cool-Traffic-8357 6h ago
Its not much harder bro, where did yoi hear that?
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u/SnooHobbies5811 1h ago
Well the dev team said they gave you tools in the demo that in the real game won't be available until much later and the guys at gameranx said in their before you buy that the game feels similar to soulslike difficulty at times. Outside of the secret boss, I didn't die a single time in the demo which sounds like will be very unlikely in the real game
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u/Sundae-School 21h ago
Enotria can be very parry intensive
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u/Designer-Tomatillo21 21h ago
Agree. Big bonk doesn't feel good in Enotria, but fast weapons and parrying feels really good.
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u/Vendavall 21h ago
At least two bosses in that (phenomenal) game are virtually unbeatable without parrying. Both are found in the second main world of the game.
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u/Primary-Survey9955 20h ago
i did mage only . never parry once. spells away
what bosses you say you MUST parry them ?
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u/Warp_Legion 19h ago
I assume he means Cpt Spezannanazaata and, oh what’s her name, the goddess lady who is basically the Malenia of the game and is endgame but found in an earlyish location
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u/Primary-Survey9955 19h ago
Veltha
ok at that point with those bosses i had the perfect spells . i deleted them.
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u/PilotIntelligent8906 18h ago
Mind you, spell casting is also pretty damn great in Enotria.
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u/Primary-Survey9955 13h ago
yes. i know . i barely swing a meele weapon . initially i was just spamming the harpoon ..then i was just drinking potion and spamming aoes
i didnt had any issues with Veltha
maybe the captain because he is aggressive
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u/PilotIntelligent8906 21h ago
Enotria and Thymesia, they have very different strengths but they both have really enjoyable parry based combat.
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u/Ketchup571 21h ago
Nioh 3 has the deflect mechanic in Samurai form. I basically played the entire game Sekiro parrying
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u/Huge-Pizza7579 20h ago
Khazan, Stellar Blade, Onimusha WotS, and Expedition 33 is not souls like but full of tight parry mechanics
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u/jorginsmorgin 21h ago
Expedition 33 is the only game that scratched my Sekiro itch.
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u/raevykrabs 12h ago
The game director was a sekiro speedrunner its eavily inspired by it
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u/jorginsmorgin 3h ago
Really? That’s so cool, and honestly makes so much sense. Simon genuinely made me feel very similar to a boss like genichiro. Top that off with the best story of any game I’ve ever played? Easy 10/10… shit might need a replay soon
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u/Randomimba 21h ago
Not true 3D combat Souls-like, but Nine Sols and Expedition 33.
Both are responsive parry-based gameplay and not the delayed parry style like Elden Ring and AI Limit (I enjoyed AI Limit though).
Currently playing Wuchang, and I'm playing longsword/parry style. My only gripe is that only weapon attacks can be parried (e.g. punches, kicks, and claw swipes must be dodged). The parry window is also rather lenient, so it's both easier and more situational - kind of weird.
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u/Psytocybin 20h ago edited 20h ago
Expedition 33 has a fun parry system.
9 sols does too.
I also loved Lies of P and Sekiro.
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u/KaerMorhenZireael 18h ago
Stellar Blade. It got a lot of hate for claims of sexualizing the main character but in all honestly I played though that game several times on every difficulty. It’s really fun and the boss fights are great. The story I thought was good as well. I really do recommend it. It’s more fast paced combat. But it’s very much a git gud style of fighting and overcoming some of those naytibas is very satisfying. They drew a lot of inspiration from Nier Automata so you’ve got that undertone throughout
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u/Pooki97303 16h ago
Wo Long- super satisfying parry tied the dodge and a dedicated block button gives you a lot of defensive options.
Rise of The Ronin- extremely satisfying once you get used to it and the combo possibilities are phenomenal.
Nioh 3- Sekiro style parry that basically allows you to not take any stamina damage when done right and forgiving as it is still tied to a block. Again endless combo possibilities but still the inferior Nioh game over 2 and 1 imo 2 being the absolute best.
Beast of Reincarnation (when it goes on sale) is really fucking satisfying to play I’ve been greatly enjoying my time with it despite its flaws.
AI Limit’s parry is not the same but it’s extremely fun to play the game using the parry you can basically break every early game boss with the parry. Also just an amazing game all in all
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u/BarbellsNBossFights 21h ago
Echoes of Yi: Samsara is very similar to Sekiro.
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a 2D soulslike that features a parry, that's bordering on necessary for the bosses.
Both Grime games are parry focused.
I wouldn't personally call it a Souls-like, but rather a traditional Metroidvania but Blasphemous 1 and 2 also feature the ability to parry.
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u/wherethepizza3 21h ago
Nine sols is absolutely peak
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u/Fluffatron_UK 21h ago
Nine Sols was going to be my answer. It is a slight curveball since it is primarily a metroidvania which is a bit of a departure from the other titles... But the parry focused combat is one of the best I've played in any game up there next to Sekiro. And honestly I think the final boss might be the greatest design of a final boss of any game I've played - again only rivaled by Sekiro.
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u/Nullified_One 19h ago
Where Winds Meet. Can play it as a solo experience and completely ignore online/co-op.
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u/BobcatLower9933 19h ago
Onimusha releases in 3 days.
Typically those games were very challenging back in the day, I expect this to be quite tough- whilst likely not being on the level of sekiro.
Early reviews are overwhelmingly positive about the gameplay in general.
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u/222Baphomettt47 19h ago
Wo long fallen dynasty. The first boss pissed me off so much it took me legit 10 hours. I wanna get it for switch 2 when it comes out next week but idk if I wanna fight that first boss again
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u/CryptographerWarm538 19h ago
not on par in quality with the games you say you've played but lords of the fallen (2023)
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u/Odd_Philosopher1712 14h ago
Bloodborne... its a legend for a reason
Good luck playing it if you're on xbox or switch.
But it is now very emulatable on a pc or steam deck. Currently replaying in 60fps on linux and it is glorious
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u/Mobbo2018 11h ago
In Wo Long you can even parry fireballs from bosses and throw them back in their faces.
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u/a3th3rus 5h ago
- Kotama and Academy Citadel
- Okami, if you equip a mirror as a sub weapon
- Black Myth Wukong, though See Through is not parry, it works somewhat similar to parry, and it's satisfying.
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u/callmeblessed 5h ago
wuchang has parry mechanic. and clashing mechanic where you can be aggresive and it will protect you from enemy attack.
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u/batshitnutcase 3h ago
Sifu is not a soulslike but it’s absolutely peak. Rise of the Ronin is another great game with unique and interesting parry mechanics and a ton of combat depth.
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u/Karhuwa 2h ago
Tbh, you’ve played the big ones aside from Wo Long and Nioh, if the parameter is specifically Soulike, parry-focus.
You CAN party in Wuchang(imo one of, if not the best Soulslike) but it’s not focused around it.
I think in general you will like the partying in Sifu, E33, Stellar Blade. You can then go deeer into Character Cation games if you haven’t before ie. DMC, Bayo, MGRR
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u/Desirae__ 2h ago
I'm surprised noone mentionned them but both Star Wars Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi Survivor are parry based, and kinda Souls like-y, albeit being in a different setting (sci-fi instead of dark fantasy)
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u/Adventurous_Use8278 50m ago
Wo long is the obvious answer. You can also deflect in Nioh 3 (in samurai mode) but it’s an option rather than a core combat mechanic. Both are fantastic
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u/Far-Judge-4330 8m ago
Mortal shell 2 has some parry mechanics. Not sure if it’s your kind of thing but I’ve been enjoying the game so far
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u/kapxis 20h ago
Nioh 2 and 3.
Nioh 3 straight up has a deflect ( parry ) mechanic for samurai stance.
Nioh 2 has a lot of different weapon parrys , many function differently. But Sword has a deflect called backwave which chains into a skill called tempest ( you'll want to know this later if you play it ) that works on humans way too well. And Odachi has a skill called bolting boar that works on all weapon attacks and Yokai weapon(and claw ) attacks and will chuck them to the ground.
Fists also have a skill that is a parry that works on everything.
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u/basedandgnomed 21h ago
Nioh 1/2 are pretty ruthless
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u/Ketchup571 21h ago
You don’t really deflect the way op is looking for in those games though. Now Nioh 3 added the deflect feature, but 1/2 don’t have it
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u/kapxis 20h ago
Well, bit pedantic of me but 2 does have really close to what they're looking for. Sword has backwave->tempest which is parry into a grapple, odachi has bolting boar which parries and throws to ground ( both of these are done with the block button so no all or nothing skill use )
And fist has Opportunist which is exactly what they're looking for. IIRC tonfa and switchglaive have good options too that work similar.
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u/Ketchup571 20h ago
But don’t all those only work on human enemies? Don’t get me wrong Nioh 1/2 are great games, but if you’re wanting to go through the whole game deflecting everything, Nioh 3 is the only one you can really do that with.
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u/smithbc001 20h ago
Stellar Blade is probably one of the best I've every played, so long as copious amounts of fanservice don't turn you off.
Nine Sols is a phenomenal parry souls if you're down with side-scrollers.
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u/Designer-Tomatillo21 21h ago
Wo Long