Dark Souls

An open-world action RPG co-created by FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki and fantasy author George R.R. Martin, released in February 2022. The game combines FromSoftware's signature challenging combat and intricate world-building with an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Martin contributed the foundational mythology and lore, while Miyazaki's team crafted the gameplay and environmental storytelling. It sold over 28 million copies worldwide and won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2022, along with numerous other accolades. The 2024 DLC 'Shadow of the Erdtree' was also critically acclaimed. Elden Ring demonstrated the pinnacle of Japanese game development, proving that demanding, player-respecting design could achieve mainstream blockbuster success.

A highly challenging action RPG developed by FromSoftware. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki's meticulous world design and demanding difficulty spawned the 'Soulslike' genre. The studio achieved even greater worldwide success with 'Elden Ring' released in 2022.

An open-world action RPG co-created by FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki and fantasy author George R.R. Martin, released in February 2022. The game combines FromSoftware's signature challenging combat and intricate world-building with an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Martin contributed the foundational mythology and lore, while Miyazaki's team crafted the gameplay and environmental storytelling. It sold over 28 million copies worldwide and won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2022, along with numerous other accolades. The 2024 DLC 'Shadow of the Erdtree' was also critically acclaimed. Elden Ring demonstrated the pinnacle of Japanese game development, proving that demanding, player-respecting design could achieve mainstream blockbuster success.

An action RPG by FromSoftware with lore by George R.R. Martin. Over 28 million copies sold, winning The Game Awards GOTY. It demonstrated Japan's world-class game development capability.

FromSoftware's action RPG. Its demanding design and sense of achievement created the 'Soulslike' genre, revolutionizing global game design.

An action RPG series by Bandai Namco Entertainment, celebrated for character-driven narratives and proprietary real-time battle mechanics. Each installment features distinct worlds and casts while maintaining consistent, high-quality design standards. Particularly renowned for exceptional animation quality and cinematic presentation. A long-running franchise beloved by RPG enthusiasts both domestically and internationally.

An action RPG developed by Square Enix uniting Disney and original characters in a single universe. Following young Sora through an epic battle between light and darkness, it has captivated audiences across multiple gaming platforms for over 20 years with complex narrative and engaging combat systems.