Bloodborne’s shadow still looms large over the Soulslike genre. Nearly a decade later, fans are still begging for a sequel, remaster, or anything that revisits its aggressive combat and gothic dread. In the meantime, plenty of games have tried to capture that magic, usually falling short or feeling like pale imitations.
That’s why Lies of P caught so many players off guard. Released in 2023 by Neowiz Games and Round8 Studio, it wasn’t marketed as the next Bloodborne. Yet word spread quickly that it delivered something Souls fans had been missing, to the point many players now treat it as Bloodborne’s long-awaited spiritual successor.
Why Lies of P Feels Like Bloodborne Without Being Bloodborne
To be clear, Lies of P is not connected to FromSoftware in any official way. It isn’t a sequel, follow-up, or licensed continuation. The developers never positioned it as a replacement for Bloodborne, and narratively, it stands entirely on its own with a twisted reimagining of the Pinocchio story.
Still, the similarities are impossible to ignore. Its fast, punishing combat encourages aggression over defense, while its bleak city of Krat channels the same suffocating atmosphere that defined Yharnam. The world feels hostile, decaying, and obsessed with secrets, which immediately resonates with longtime Souls veterans.
What truly elevates Lies of P is its confidence. Rather than copying FromSoftware beat for beat, Lies of P blends familiar Soulslike mechanics with a more deliberate focus on narrative and character choice. The result feels polished and intentional, not like a hollow tribute chasing nostalgia.
The Game That Finally Scratches the Bloodborne Itch
Player reactions tell the real story. Across forums and social media, fans describe Lies of P as the first non-FromSoft Soulslike that genuinely matches the studio’s quality. For many, it feels less like an imitation and more like a continuation of ideas Bloodborne left behind.
That enthusiasm isn’t just about difficulty or boss design. Players praise how cohesive everything feels, from enemy placement to weapon systems and worldbuilding. It’s the kind of experience that reminds fans why Bloodborne earned its legendary reputation in the first place.
Bloodborne 2 may still be a distant dream, but Lies of P proves that its influence didn’t disappear. Even if it isn’t an official successor, it captures the same spirit of risk, atmosphere, and ambition. For fans who thought nothing could fill that void, this might be the closest they’ll get.
