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games like

Bloodborne

Bloodborne leans Execution (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG) - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION8 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

Like Bloodborne, but easier

Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.

12 games like Bloodborne

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Lies of P cover art
Lies of PPure Mechanics · souls-like

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 9) - Perfect-guard timing window punishes errors

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Elden RingPracticed Mastery · open-world soulslike

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 8) - Build crafting, routes, and boss patterns are deeply learnable.

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Dark Souls IIIPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 1) - fixed encounters converge after first sight

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Demon's SoulsPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Stamina-timed dodges and parries punish sloppy hands.

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NiohPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 9) - Stance and ki-pulse timing demand inputs

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Nier: AutomataPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 6) - Chip loadout, weapon choice, and attack routing reward systematic planning

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Wuthering WavesPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Gacha pulls and echo substat RNG introduce meaningful hidden variance

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Black Myth: WukongPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 1) - Fixed encounters; minor secret discovery

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Code VeinPracticed Mastery · anime soulslike

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Dodge timing and stamina management in melee

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Lords of the FallenPracticed Mastery · soulslike action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Dodge timing and stamina discipline against bosses

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Final Fantasy VII RebirthPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Synergy Skills and Folio ability combos demand real-time precision

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Tales of BerseriaPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Break Soul chains and timing under Break Soul economy demand execution

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Game details

Released
2015
Developer
FromSoftware
Platforms
PS4
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB critics
91/100
IGDB users
92/100
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureActionFantasyHorrorOpen world