Remnant II, released July 25, 2023, by Gunfire Games, perfected the “soulslike shooter” hybrid. The sequel to 2019’s Remnant: From the Ashes sold over 1 million copies in its first week, proving the genre blend had legs.
Gameplay Loop
Remnant II combined Dark Souls-inspired combat (dodge rolls, boss patterns, risk/reward) with third-person shooting and procedurally generated worlds. Co-op for three players made the game less punishing than From Software’s offerings.
Procedural Storytelling
Each playthrough generated different worlds, bosses, and quests—encouraging multiple runs. Archetype classes (Handler, Gunslinger, Alchemist) offered build variety. The game respected players’ time while maintaining difficulty.
Remnant II carved a niche for players who loved Souls combat but preferred guns to swords—and wanted to bring friends along without fumbling with passwords.