I think the story is standalone enough that you don’t need to play them, but I actually think the first 2 games are kinda underrated bangers. Super janky and weird but if you can learn to appreciate them for what they are there’s a lot to enjoy

My favourite fromsoft game! Struggled a ton my first playthrough but once it clicks it clicks forever. I came back to do another playthrough a couple years later and I never forgot the parry timings, was able to take down every boss in only a couple tries

I’ve been absolutely addicted to Enter The Gungeon, tryna get all the achievements. Probably the GOAT roguelike