Elden Ring is a rich medieval dark-fantasy world, but FromSoftware borrowed some elements from its other acclaimed PlayStation RPG, Bloodborne . Specifically, it uses cosmic aspects in its worldbuilding, namely from the world's Outer G

Since they're remastered and not remade, the file size and specs required are almost non-existent for Steam Deck, and they can be played in any order. Particular plaudits go to Final Fantasy IV and

The known Empyreans are Queen Marika, Malenia the Severed, Miquella, Lunar Princess Ranni, and the Gloam-Eyed Queen -- though, the latter's lineage is unknown. And given her place in Elden Ring 's boss power rankings , it's unsurprising to know that Malenia is the strongest of them all. Even Ranni believed that only she, Malenia, and Miquella were worthy of the Empyrean ti

One of the most important pieces of Malenia's lore was her fabled battle with her half-brother Starscourge Radahn in the wilds of Caelid. During the Shattering War where Marika's various demigod children fought for supremacy of the Elden Ring's Great Runes, the last two left standing were Malenia and Rad

ZA/UM's Disco Elysium is another excellent CRPG that translates well onto the Steam Deck. Like Divinity: Original Sin II , its isometric approach and PC-friendly gameplay scheme make Disco Elysium easy to play for short or long stretches. However, while many RPGs opt for highly fantastical or sci-fi-heavy premises, Disco Elysium takes a creative twist by taking place in a (somewhat) grounded dystopian setting with no com

It rejected the likes of the Albinaurics, Omens, and the Misbegottens as impure, but Miquella's Haligtree aims to serve as a counter to the Erdtree by accepting anyone who looks for refuge. Granted, Miquella's powers as an Empyrean are fearsome in their own right, namely for making anyone love him. He's admirably fought for his sister's health, but it's unclear how pure his benevolence truly

Other characters and even armor sets have captivated Elden Ring players, and one of those is the Bloody Wolf set. During the Elden Ring network tests, the Bloody Wolf armor was one of the main sets that was shown off to players. However, it wasn't until the game actually launched that players realized just how hard it was to obtain it, but that's what makes it one of the best outfits to wear; in addition to the looks, it's one of the most well-rounded armor sets in the game for both quick maneuvering and defense. One cosplayer, Majed Alkanderi , showed off their appreciation for the Bloody Wolf through an Elden Ring cosplay video released on Twitter, which detailed a two-month period of work. Majed's cosplay is still one of the best Elden Ring costumes to d

Kitty-Bit Games & Cosplay on Twitter also added to the Malenia cosplay on Twitter by posting photos of a near identical Let Me Solo Her costume creation. Let Me Solo Her has become a massive star within the Elden Ring community due to the story behind the fan-made character. The creator initially had trouble defeating Malenia - as most do during their first playthrough - but after finally defeating her, began using co-op to help others do the same. At this point, Let Me Solo Her is essentially now part of the game, and Bandai Namco sent a real sword to the creator just to show its appreciation for the fan who started it

Andrej Sapkowski's The Witcher IP has become a dark-fantasy juggernaut in its own right in part due to CD Projekt Red's exceptional games. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has especially propelled the franchise's image, and the game still stands as one of the greatest fantasy RPGs ev

Gameplay-wise, it blends the best from Dark Souls III and Sekiro for the most fluid combat in a FromSoft game yet, complete with pulse-pounding boss fights. The devs' vintage brand of difficulty and tantalizingly subtle storytelling and lore return, and the SLG Game Patch notes runs surprisingly well on Steam D

The aforementioned Greater Will represents the Erdtree and Golden Order, and Malenia's Scarlet Rot is evidence of the Outer God of Rot. It's the same Outer God that Malenia's blind swordmaster sealed away, with the Goddess and her curse attempting to use the Blade of Miquella as a vessel in the Lands Betw

Ranni the Witch has also had her fair share or fan-made cosplays. In much of the same way Malenia is adored, Ranni is too, but she possesses more of a mysterious side that intrigues players rather than a fierce warrior-like persona. Ranni was one of the first Elden Ring characters to get attention online, and many theories about exactly who she was and what kind of role she played in the grand story were passed around. It's no surprise that she is a fan favorite, and even the famed cosplayer, Jessica Nigri , showed her love for the character on Twitter by turning heads with an Elden Ring Ranni cosplay . Since then, many fans have created their own Ranni cosplay, but Jessica's remains the most well-known, and it might be the costume that has the most traction out of any ot