Dark Souls — Genres, rating & game data
Dark Souls is a rpg game developed by FromSoftware, 2011. It stands out for hardcore gameplay, melee combat and a fantasy setting. Available in single-player and multiplayer mode. With an NextGameLike Score of 89/100, it ranks as an exceptional title in our catalog.
How Dark Souls was received
Critics score it 91/100 on IGDB (8), reflecting acclaim.
Players
- IGDB community1,651 reviews87/100
Critics
- IGDB8 reviews91/100
Aggregated from public ratings on Steam, IGDB, Metacritic and OpenCritic. NextGameLike does not host its own reviews.
NextGameLike Score
89/100 ↗Type
RPG, Adventure
Released
2011
Updated May 2026
Developer
FromSoftware
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PC
Official trailer for Dark Souls
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