What makes a Souls-like (and why the definition is important)

https://metro.co.uk/2020/08/29/what-makes-souls-like-why-definition-important-dark-souls-13193303/

souls-like game analysis Demon's Souls Nioh

An opinion on six of the key defining characteristics of souls-like games, and how a few souls-like games implement them: the bonfire (reset and refill health), souls currency, stamina, shortcuts, and health item refills.