Unsouled

Unsouled is an action game built around demanding combat. Enemies react to your every move, and even a small mistake can expose you to relentless attacks. You need to learn its mechanics and timing through practice.

Chain your attacks

Skills have distinct triggers. When your character flashes briefly after using a skill, you can follow it with another to turn the opening strike into a series of blows. Learning each skill’s wind-down pattern is important for chaining attacks.

Counter and use the environment

Counterattacks are high-risk, high-reward moves. A successful counter can hit multiple targets in one seamless attack, and chaining counters can help turn a fight around. You can also use the surroundings to overcome enemies and obstacles: slam foes against walls, push them off ledges, fell trees onto them or bring down large objects to make makeshift bridges.

Souls and combat skills

Special Souls can be found while fighting and exploring. Passive Souls take effect as soon as you obtain them, enhancing abilities, unlocking skills or upgrading existing ones. You activate Active Souls manually; they can unlock skills normally reserved for bosses and can be used for combos or to escape enemies. The Abyss system offers a closer look at the game’s mechanics.

Five distinct locations

The game takes place across five locations, each with its own retro-style visuals and enemies described as spooky and fun. Real-time lighting affects every pixel in its vibrant pixel art.