Since 2009, FromSoftware has left an indelible mark on the gaming industry, and its game structure has been replicated in titles such as Ashen, Lords of the Fallen, and Nioh. The time has come for ‘Soulsborne’ to become more than a buzzword and be recognised as an RPG subgenre in its own right.
Source: N4G PC Soulsborne: The Path from Franchise to Buzzword to Subgenre