**Update** I don't make videos anymore-- but this video and topic is near and dear to me and so I wanted to post an updated of Soulslike books that I've read since making this. Enjoy, Ashen Ones! **Soulslike Reading Rex** **Demon Souls & Dark Souls** *Berserk by Kentaro Miura* *Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson* *Lost Gods by Brom* *Empire of the Wolf by Richard Swan* *Blackdog by K.V. Johansen* *Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe* *The Black company by Glen Cook* *Sword of Shadows series by JV Jones* *Lapvona by Otessa Moshfegh* *Hild by Nicola Griffith* *Gormenghast Trilogy by Mervyn Peake* *The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro* *God's Demon by Wayne Barlowe* **Bloodborne** *Star Eater by Kerstin Hall* *Lost Gods by Brom* *The Helm of Midnight by Marina Lostetter* *Leech by Hiron Ennes* *Elric of Melniboné by Michael Moorcock* *Monster Blood Tattoo by DM Cornish* *Berserk by Kentaro Miura* *Winter Tide by Ruthanna Emrys* *Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff* **Sekiro** *Outlaw: Champions of Kamigawa by Scott McGough* *Berserk by Kentaro Miura* *Dororo by Osamu Tezuka* *The Wolf of Oren-Yaro by K. S. Villoso* *The Border Keeper by Kerstin Hall* **Elden Ring** *Berserk by Kentaro Miura* *Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson* *Lost Gods by Brom* *Empire of the Wolf by Richard Swan* *Mordew by Alex Pheby* *Monstress by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda* *Blackdog by K.V. Johansen* *Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe* *Gormenghast Trilogy by Mervyn Peake*
@DroppingRealTalk5 ай бұрын
I love that you left this comment, can you recommend anything for lies of p?
@WickedGoodBooks5 ай бұрын
@@DroppingRealTalk Such a great game! I just finished it a few months ago. That final boss was ROUGH until I put on the right rings lol. Let's see... Lies of P....hmmm, I got you: Soulslike Book Rex:: Lies of P: Plucker by Brom Monster Blood Tattoo series by DM Cornish Baltimore,: Or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden Joe Golem and the Drowning City by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft
@Communistgun5 ай бұрын
😭 that's so sad you don't make anymore videos I just saw this and was looking forward to seeing more of your content
@WickedGoodBooks5 ай бұрын
@@Communistgun Sorry! I loved making them, but in the end it wasn't something I wanted to continue investing a lot of time in. I still post on our podcast page though on IG.
@hellogoodbye37865 ай бұрын
This is a really good list
@wyldeman7Ай бұрын
Twitter told me book of the new sun, so that's my starting point
@anangryscorpion58382 жыл бұрын
I love how enthusiastic you are about these games, I myself absolutely love them, there's something about exploring a new fromsoft world that just feels so exciting and mysterious. Thanks for the book recs, Berzerk is another I would recommend, Miyazika is on record, having said that dark souls was heavily influenced by it. Praise the sun. 🌞
@WickedGoodBooks2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! This was one of my favorite videos to film! I totally understand too, about exploring a FS game! I am nearly finished with DEMON SOULS (PS5) and I don't want it to be over! What is yur favorite Souls' title?? Praise the sun. 🌞 **Legion Etiquette** 🐺
@anangryscorpion58382 жыл бұрын
@@WickedGoodBooks I honestly couldn't say, my answer to that question will change depending on which day I'm asked, Dark Souls 1 will always hold a special place in my heart though since it was my introduction to the souls series. They're all so good in their own ways, hopefully Elden ring will be as good!
@jarltrippin Жыл бұрын
I just started reading Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe. It's technically sci-fi, but has a fantasy coat of paint. The prose is beautiful, cryptic, archaic, and uses a lot of environmental storytelling. I know I've already missed a lot of hidden stuff, and to make things even more complex, the story & world are being delivered to you through an unreliable narrator. If you like Malazan, there is absolutely no reason to not check this out. Those who like one tend to like the other as well.
@WickedGoodBooks Жыл бұрын
I actually own the first two books but haven’t cracked into them yet! I got them for a great price and had heard similar good things! I’m also reading Eleventh Cycle right now by Kian Ardalan and it’s the closest thing to a true Soulslike read I’ve read other than Malazan! Definitely going to check out Book of the New Sun though too!
@Sagittarian1202 Жыл бұрын
I think this is the most accurate comparison to dark souls. The narrator on audible reads it in a very forlorn romantic sort of way. The side characters happening to appear when they do also feels very soulslike. The sense of doom and cryptic nature goes without saying too
@TheConnoisseur17 Жыл бұрын
A little late but thank you so much, have searched so much for more souls-like content.
@WickedGoodBooks Жыл бұрын
Never too late! Honestly, Malazan has been the closest thing i've been able to pin point as the ultimate Souls-like read. That series and BERSERK.
@oberon9015 Жыл бұрын
Well my TBR just increased by 4 after this video, so thank you! I'm surprised to have never heard of most of these books though they all sound so interesting. My recommendation for you would be The Vagrant by Peter Newman. I haven't seen any word from the writer but he has to be Soulsborne player. The book features a world on the brink of complete collapse, monster bosses, demon dogs, and even a mute main character. It felt like I was playing through Soulslike as I was reading.
@jer2dabear Жыл бұрын
Definitely Book of the New Sun
@WickedGoodBooks Жыл бұрын
It's near the top of my TBR for 2023!
@user-sy5is2uw4s21 күн бұрын
Eleventh Cycle_ you will love this book :)
@WickedGoodBooks20 күн бұрын
I did read that one and sadly had a few major issues with it. I go into detail in my Goodreads review of it, but yeah, total bummer for me. Really loved how it opened! But I am super glad it resonated with you!
@user-sy5is2uw4s20 күн бұрын
@WickedGoodBooks I certainly look forward to The Helm Of Midnight and the series more so than Eleventh Cycle. However, anything Souls like, especially bloodborne style, novels I want to own haha :) Thank you so much for the amazing, truly in depth list of cherished books / research into a comprehensive list oriented towards Souls fans. Keep on keeping on my friend, fellow reader, Hunder, Ashen one, and tarnished :) 🙏🤘
@habibikebabtheiii20372 жыл бұрын
Check out William Hope Hodgson the Nightlands. It has two versions and I would suggest the latter. I think one could argue this book is the original grimdark fantasy.
@yelisieimurai Жыл бұрын
What reminds me Dark souls? Jack of shadows by Zelazny, where the main character shall start from same place when he dies, and Elrik of Melnibone by Moorcock.
@WickedGoodBooks Жыл бұрын
Love Elric! I'll check out JoS next!
@dillon10372 жыл бұрын
About to finish the main Malazan series and BlackDog could be a definite followup for me, almost sounds like it could take place in the Warhammer universe.
@WickedGoodBooks2 жыл бұрын
For sure! It definitely gave me a little Warhammer vibes!
@ProcGenNPCs Жыл бұрын
Pyresouls is basically a love letter
@somatraseng2 жыл бұрын
I don't play these games but I have watched gameplay on each of them. Great video, dope recommendations!
@WickedGoodBooks2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! They are wonderful (though deff a niche game type) but the level of intrigue and detail in the world and lore within these titles is something I look for in a lot of fantasy I read these days! Let me know if you check any of the books out!
@Hammy900 Жыл бұрын
Im a pretty big fan of the Souls games and I would like some books with similar experiences, great video this really helped me find some series that i didn't know about. Thanks! Also, if you like the Souls games but haven't read Berserk, i highly recommend it, i mean Berserk inspired Dark Souls for crying out loud!
@WickedGoodBooks Жыл бұрын
I legit JUST finished volume 4 of the DELUXE edition this morning!
@staciesbookcase2 жыл бұрын
Malazan was my first thought, too. Blackdog sounds awesome! I was also thinking of trying some of the MTG books, but wasn't sure where to start. Are the Kawigama books a good place or are there others that would be better?
@WickedGoodBooks2 жыл бұрын
Right!? Malazan is so unique and straight up insane at times that it feels very Soulslike to me. Blackdog is great and I just saw that she’s releasing an audiobook too so I’m hoping that’ll draw some attention to this older, less discussed author and series! As for MTG, honestly, they are all pretty decent. Some outshine others as they don’t always have the same authors. But I can say with certainty that the KAMIGAWA trilogy is complete and easy to jump right into! Same with the Mirrodin and Lorwyn books! Let me know if you check them out! I’d love to gush about them more! There was about 5 mins where I ranted about them in this video that I had to cut for time sake 😂🤦🏽🖤.
@susanaesteves61122 жыл бұрын
Great video idea! 👌
@WickedGoodBooks2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This one is near and dear to my heart and I had a lot of fun filming and editing it!
@RoggaFigga135 ай бұрын
What are your thoughts on Dark Souls: Masque of Vindication?
@WickedGoodBooks5 ай бұрын
I haven't read it but it's on my amazon wishlist. I was cautious about it because it doesn't seem to be tied with the actual world of Dark Souls but I could be mistaken.
@sca82179 ай бұрын
Berserk
@betolangsch55892 жыл бұрын
Great video, can't believe the youtube algorithm hid you from meee. UNACCEPTABLE!
@WickedGoodBooks2 жыл бұрын
The algo is chaotic evil for sure! Feel free to share a link to the channel though! Thank you for your support! Can’t wait to do part 2 of this video now that Elden Ring is here!
@heatherhaley4983Ай бұрын
I’ve been told-not read it myself yet-that BETWEEN TWO FIRES by Christopher Buehlman gives Bloodborne vibes. I’d love to get your take on why Bloodborne is your favorite, ‘cause it’s mine, too. Beating the game was so satisfying.