When one talks about some of the greatest games ever released on the PlayStation 4, then it goes without saying that Bloodborne would be an integral part of this conversation. Hidetaka Miyazaki was known for being the mastermind behind Dark Souls for the longest time, but it was his work on Bloodborne that truly cemented his status as a modern gaming genius who had completely revolutionized the modern landscape of action-adventure games.
A big part of what makes Bloodborne such a special experience is the fact that it has a brilliant story... even though there are barely any NPCs or cutscenes that force-feed lore and exposition to the player. Instead, it's up to the player to connect the dots by looking at item descriptions, notes, listening ardently to dialogue, and various other things along the same lines. It's a magical experience that unfurls what is easily one of the deepest and most intriguing stories in recent memory.
For people who can't get enough of Bloodborne's story and wish to play more games in the same vein, here are ten other titles that are definitely worth trying out.
10 Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
A Lovecraftian game that doesn't shy away from screwing with the player at every step of the way, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem is definitely a quirky title for people who want to experience more stories with the same horror and Lovecraftian vibes as Bloodborne.
While the game itself may be somewhat hard to navigate due to its age, there's no denying that the title is certainly one to look out for.
9 Parasite Eve
Given how most Squaresoft JRPGs on the original PlayStation had been family-friendly affairs for the most part, the release of Parasite Eve was seen as a welcome departure from the norm.
Sporting a more mature storyline and some truly horrific monstrosities, players who couldn't get enough of the nightmarish beasts in Bloodborne will find themselves right at home with Parasite Eve.
8 Katana ZERO
One thing that Hidetaka Miyazaki does really well is tying the difficulty of his games to the overarching story — a quality that is shared with Katana ZERO as well.
The game is definitely hard, but what elevates the experience is a brilliant story that weaves in the narrative with the gameplay in a seamless manner, making for a brilliant story in every way.
7 Horizon: Zero Dawn
The PlayStation 4 is home to some of the best narrative-heavy video games, and Horizon: Zero Dawn is no exception to this golden rule.
With its release on the PC as well, now is as good a time as any for players to get into an ambitious new IP that manages to deliver a compelling story that neatly ties in with the scope of the world itself.
6 God Of War
But of course, it would be impossible to talk about excellent narratives in PS4 games without mentioning the masterpiece that is God of War. The reboot took Kratos' story in a wholly different direction that was warmly received by the majority of fans.
Any person who has a PS4 should definitely try out God of War sooner rather than later unless they wish to miss out on one of the greatest games of this generation.
5 Final Fantasy VII Remake
Most people were quite wary of the Final Fantasy VII Remake, given the fact that the original title is considered by many to be one of the greatest video games of all time. Thankfully, the Remake definitely doesn't disappoint in this regard and serves as a thrilling ride through the initial stages of Final Fantasy VII's story.
The increased focus on Midgar means that the city and its character get to shine in the overarching narrative, which is quite compelling in its own right as well.
4 Death Stranding
While Death Stranding might not be a game for everyone, players who do get invested in this title will be able to experience one of the more unique and compelling narratives told in modern gaming.
The distinct brand of Kojima's storytelling is definitely present in this title, and players who wish to play an open-world title that challenges the norms set in this genre will definitely be more than satisfied with the overall experience.
3 Pathologic
Most people had never even heard of the game Pathologic before its sequel reared its intriguing head around in the indie scene. It's mostly after this reveal that the first Pathologic finally attained some traction in the modern gaming community... which is truly great, since Pathologic is one of the most unique games ever made.
The story of Pathologic is obtuse in the best way possible, making players second-guess themselves at every step of the way before revealing the immense scale of the plot that is truly marvelous to behold.
2 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
It would be obvious that people who'd want to enjoy games with similar story beats to Bloodborne should try out other Hidetaka Miyazaki games, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is obviously no exception to this.
The story of Sekiro might be quite straightforward compared to Bloodborne, but it's still extremely engaging and supplemented by action that is equal parts hard and satisfying.
1 Dark Souls
But of course, it was only a given that the legendary Dark Souls series would be mentioned in a conversation about games with stories that are similar to Bloodborne. While Bloodborne might've been the game that perfected Miyazaki's unique brand of storytelling, Dark Souls definitely didn't falter from a story point-of-view in the slightest, allowing for an experience that was definitely magical in every sense of the word.
Finding out about the history of the world that the Chosen Undead is scouting is an experience that one should savor up until the very end of the game, since the narrative in Dark Souls is truly engaging and grand in its scope.