Most people don’t think there are any games other than clickers or auto-play games on mobile. They would be wrong. It can be hard to find them, but there are actual skill-based games available. There aren’t many devs out there who would be brave enough to make a Souls-like on mobile, but fortunately for those of us who zone onto Souls-like games like Artorias’s hitbox zones into us, there is a studio that has done just that. It takes a certain type of crazy to invite comparisons to games like Let It Die or Dark Souls, but Latersoft took that challenge and has come out the other side with a respectable, stamina management, whiff punishing action game for your phone.

Dark Prison is a third-person action RPG that is available for both Apple and Android devices. It’s a highly addictive Souls-like and has great reviews. The premise is pretty straightforward. You are the parent of a precocious little girl. A deadly virus has decimated the population and it just so happens that your kid has an immunity. Obviously, she needs to get kidnapped. A dangerous mercenary group called “The Apostles” have snatched her. As the parent of the year nominee that you are, you head to rescue your child from these mercenaries. There are also other survivors that you can rescue for more resources to use in your quest to save your child. Fight through the hordes of intelligent enemies, zombies, and massive boss monsters. If you are worried that you won’t be able to dodge roll around the bad guys and mess them up, the game is compatible with Xbox and PS4 controllers.

The graphics are top-notch, even for a mobile, and they take advantage of their art style by giving you in-depth character creation. There’s also a giant loot pool for you to enjoy, much like Let It Die. Take your fashion Souls to the next level on your phone. Design your ultimate Souls-like original character, and load them up with epic gear. Take on the bosses in your fly clothes. Engage in PvP and flex on your enemies with your fly threads.

There is a thing that all Souls-like games need, and if you don’t nail it, your Souls-like card gets revoked. Dark Prison has its card laminated and safely stored in their filing cabinet. The AI is going to give you no quarter, so be ready to bring your A-game. The bosses aren’t going to play around with you either, so get ready to “get gud” or be prepared to be turned into a red smear in the boss arena. If you don’t feel the PVE you can also drop into PVP sessions to see if you have what it takes to battle a human opponent.

 If you’re tired of match 3 games, tower defense games, base building games or mindless autoplay games, check out Dark Prison. It will keep you engaged with its skill-based gameplay. The story and dialogue are delightfully camp and will keep you coming back. There are tons of places in Dark Prison to explore, so grinding for good gear won’t become boring. No matter what device you rock, you’ll be able to pick up this title for free. Check it out on the Google Play Store, or the App Store. You won’t regret it.

App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breakout-dark-prison-rescue/id1463530896

Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.latersoft.darkprison