With the Soulslike genre gaining popularity, developers have found new ways to induce rage from players. Back in the day, the Dark Souls series was infamous for its difficulty. However, the Soulslikes of today have bumped that difficulty up tenfold.

Right now, when you look at the hardest Soulslikes, you’ll find the list full of games not made by FromSoftware. Over the years, many new formidable developers have joined the genre and created unforgiving games. So, it’s the perfect time to find out which stands at the summit of difficulty. From Lies of P to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, here are the toughest Soulslikes, ranked easiest to hardest.

Looking at the mechas, you might get the impression Armored Core VI is an action game, but it’s not. Every mission has meticulous enemy placement, and everything from the smallest robot to the biggest arachno-mech can turn your lights off. Enemies are stronger than you, and you can’t overpower them. As a result, you’ll always have to outwit them by dodging and delicately choosing opportunities to counter-attack.

However, Armored Core VI does provide some relief in its customization system. If you’re having trouble with an enemy, change your build. Install lasers instead of rocket launchers on your mecha, and Nine times out of ten, this will get the job done. Having said that, the mecha-centered gameplay will prove tricky for Soulslike veterans used to traditional RPG systems such as those in Elden Ring. But once you figure out the feedback loop, Armored Core VI becomes less difficult and more addictive.