If it helps, Sekiro is kind of an outlier. I love soulslike games but I can’t stand Sekiro.

Kingdom come deliverance (1&2) Dark souls 2 Crimson desert Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Which others? I’m curious 🤔 I’ve really enjoyed Prince of Persia the Lost Crown for example.

So you’re in the beginning of the game. It’s quite extensive. I share your sentiment. Though it does seem like it might not be for you. There’s a lot of returning to previous areas in the game.

I’ve played it on the deck way back. Got through about 60% of the game iirc. Then it just got crazy for me and I’ve used a trainer to finish it. For the story. Not getting it one bit. I just can’t invest that much time in each exaggerated boss.

Spelunky 2 with mods.

Exactly my sentiment. I still remember the experience glitch in one area where you have to break the stone guards shields before you can actually damage them. But while the shields are up, you can farm XP indefinitely.

Shaolin Monks is the one.

Black.

Mortal Kombat. The one that actually plays like a linear world story, not limited to arena.

Spelunky 2 with all kinds of mods