From all the Souls-like games, I like Sekiro the most. 10/10. This is one of my favorite games. I like the katana + prosthesis combat system, the stealth mechanics, the atmosphere, the setting (not some random fantasy world, but Japan - even if highly fictionalized), the main character, and the story.
Then: Demon's Souls Remake. 9/10. I have not seen better graphics anywhere else (admittedly, aside from Returnal, Demon's Souls Remake is the only PS5 exclusive which I own). The atmosphere is absolutely great... e. g. Tower of Latria. Never seen a more stunning and beautiful video game level. I love the dreamy and surrealistic look. And... Contrary to the general consensus, I enjoyed the "gimmicky" bosses. 🙃
Dark Souls (Remastered) and Elden Ring, mmmh.. 7/10.... ok, I like Elden Ring a bit more. Dark Souls is much less repetitive. But the Elden Ring world is "nicer". I also simply do not identify with playing an undead. And I liked Malenia. What a great boss:
(she should've been the final boss -- a real challenge -- and not this extremely annoying and anti-climactic "Elden Beast").
Oh, yes, there's also Dark Souls 3. I finished it, but overall it feels "meh" to me ... Dark Souls 2, I tried but, duh, gave up after an hour. It's just too bad.
Anyway, I always, ALWAYS play ALL my games only ONCE, LOL.
Now regarding Dark Souls ... how does Dark Souls relate to aromanticism? (very important question)
I really liked the relationship between "Quelaag" and "Quelaag's Sister" (her real name is not known. She is also known as "The White Lady" / "The Fair Lady"). Queelag fights for her sister to death (very sad that you have to fight against her). I found this quite refreshing compared to the usual tropes, where such behavior is explained by romantic love...
But... I digress... the topic is: what video games are you playing?
After 30 hours of Crusader Kings III, I now started playing "Horizon Forbidden West".