Not only did it create its own genre, but it also has influenced many other genres to move closer to its design.
Dark Souls
Dark Souls 2
Dark Souls 3
Bloodborne
Nioh
Lords of the Fallen
Salt and Sanctuary
Then you have games that seem to be influenced by it.
Botw
GOW (2018)
Ashen
Below
Dark Souls
Dark Souls 2
Dark Souls 3
Bloodborne
Nioh
Lords of the Fallen
Salt and Sanctuary
Then you have games that seem to be influenced by it.
Botw
GOW (2018)
Ashen
Below