60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Platformer, Adventure.
Unravel the dark history of the Bloodstained universe and explore a hauntingly immersive 16th-century England steeped in a 2.5D gothic atmosphere, enthralling players in strategic battles, crafting, and exploration across a sprawling, cursed land.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
VELASTER
VELASTER is a gruesome 3D side-scrolling action combat game set in the Middle-earth called Malum. You will find yourself growing in battles against various monsters and bosses. Take revenge that remains in your fading memories.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Gothic 13.6% ★, 2.5D 9.6%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%
VELASTER is a gruesome 3D side-scrolling action combat game set in the Middle-earth called Malum. You will find yourself growing in battles against various monsters and bosses. Take revenge that remains in your fading memories.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Gothic 16.7% ★, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2.5D 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
Dead by Death is a retro style platformer. The hero will explore dungeons where are full of traps and find out hidden secrets. To defeat monsters till you die or live for glory.
Why similar: Gothic 22.2% ★, Metroidvania 18.3%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Platformer 6.4%
Vampiric Crown is a side-scrolling action RPG set in a strange gothic world. A young vampire girl decides to rebel against her race, upon discovering that her sister will be the victim of a macabre plan to unearth the prince of darkness ...
Why similar: Gothic 30.7% ★, Metroidvania 23.7%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%, Platformer 5.9%
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
Why similar: Gothic 25.2% ★, Metroidvania 21.1%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Platformer 8.8%
Immerse yourself in an exciting anime-style metroidvania, where each skill unlocks new areas and secrets on the vast map. Face powerful bosses, acquire unique abilities, and uncover hidden mysteries in this ever-evolving world, all with traditional anime-inspired animation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Side Scroller 18.5%, 2.5D 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Exploration 5.5%
Travel to the Tower in the Sea to avert the apocalypse, in this exploration action-platformer. Join Auria, a retired war hero, as she adventures through a beautiful and dangerous world to save her family and the fabric of reality itself!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Gothic 24.7% ★, Side Scroller 14.1%, Platformer 9.5%, Retro 5.8%
Shadows Labyrinth – is a gloomy metroidvania with RPG mechanics. Chop, conjure and survive in a perpetual darkness filled with monsters, traps and betrayal.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Gothic 17.1% ★, Platformer 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.4%, RPG 6.3%
Dive into the strange town of Rainybrook, taken over by the “Vile” in this 2.5D metroidvania! Fight your way through treacherous terrains and defeat formidable bosses to absorb their powers! Will you save the town and find your missing friend Ella — or will you give in to the monster you've become?
Why similar: Gothic 22.9% ★, Metroidvania 20.4%, 2.5D 13.7%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%
Welcome to the world of Glight, a dark fantasy side-scroller adventure by ATOMIC BREATH. On a daunting journey to recover something long lost, give form to your powers of light and darkness in a fast-flowing, super-tight platformer full of hidden shortcuts and devious secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Gothic 16.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Platformer 9.5%
Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Gothic 20.6% ★, Side Scroller 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Platformer 10.1%
Guide Alice, a young girl lost in an unfamiliar and dangerous world, in her quest to return home. In this 2D action-adventure metroidvania game you will meet peculiar characters, traverse a multitude of sceneries, and fight powerful beings known as Egregores to unravel the truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Gothic 18.2% ★, Platformer 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Exploration 5.4%
Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Gothic 17% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Platformer 7.8%
Never let your light go out. Wield a powerful flame, overcome menacing creatures and explore the shadows of a ruined castle in this compelling 2.5D action adventure platformer which features a unique dynamic difficulty system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Gothic 23.9% ★, 2.5D 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Platformer 9.9%
Archdemon Balor has opened the Gate of Hell into the human realm and hordes of demons and monsters have flooded into your world destroying everything in their path. You must protect those who are still alive and ultimately destroy Balor to close the Gate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Gothic 16.7% ★, Side Scroller 14.4%, 2.5D 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%
Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.
Why similar: Gothic 27.4% ★, Metroidvania 24.2%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Platformer 6.1%
Take control of the demon sisters Kirika and Masha as they attempt to revive their Demon Lord Maxim and rebuild their castle in this 2D action Metroidvania adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Gothic 28.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 12%, Anime 9.5%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
Vyanka's Memories is a platform-style game with metroidvania elements. Vyanka is a monster hunter who was called to her home village to protect it from a vampire. In the confrontation, she loses all her memories and powers and must remember them by defeating monsters in different biomes.
Why similar: Gothic 28.7% ★, Metroidvania 26.8%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Platformer 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, 2.5D 13.8%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Platformer 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered. 10+ hrs of exploration and fast-paced combat from award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, dynamic melee take-downs, and new Master Challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, 2.5D 17.9%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Platformer 13.2%, Action 4.4%
Eternal Soul is a gothic Metroidvania where you steal the souls of your enemies. Explore the castle, find powerful items & abilities, fight against demonic creatures, and learn the truth of your power.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Gothic 24.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Platformer 7.4%, Exploration 5.3%
Rot is a 2.5D tag-team action adventure that combines exploration and fighting game mechanics. Explore a dying, dark fantasy world warped by powerful personas known as beacons. Fight, survive, save your home, and watch as the world around is changed as the powers of the beacons strengthen or weaken.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Gothic 18.3% ★, 2.5D 14%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%
《Kingless Dungeon》 is a 2D hack and slash platformer where you control the Shadow Prince, a warrior with no memory. Fight undead enemies, discover your skills, and explore this deep dungeons filled with traps and secrets. Can you reclaim your memories and escape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Gothic 17.1% ★, 2.5D 10.5%, Platformer 10.2%, Side Scroller 9.6%
If you enjoyed NES games like Castlevania, Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, Jorney to Silius you have to try this game! Play as Vlad Tepes Dracula and fight your way to the Wallachian border to take your rightful throne in a new medieval Classicvania game with gorgeous art, and 10 playable characters!
Why similar: Gothic 27% ★, Metroidvania 24.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Platformer 8.5%
A bite-sized retro action-adventure set in a quirky, cursed land. Battle monsters, meet oddball characters, and uncover hidden secrets in this homage to old-school 2D adventures. Whether you walk the path of light or embrace the curse, the Legend of Chalkvania is yours to write.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Side Scroller 19%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Retro 6.6%, Exploration 6.2%
This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Gothic 25.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Platformer 6.8%
Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Platformer 7.4%, Exploration 6%
Uros is a 2.5D metroidvania-style action platformer. Enter the nightmares, upgrade your skills, fight against creepy creatures and face the evil god of nightmares in your mission to restore stability to the dream world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Side Scroller 14.3%, 2.5D 14%, Platformer 10.4%
Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Platformer 11%, Retro 4.6%
Harness the power of the elements in a thrilling 2D Metroidvania adventure! Traverse a plague-stricken kingdom, face deadly foes, and uncover the truth behind a devastating storm. With handcrafted environments and challenging combat, shape your destiny in a world teetering on the edge of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Gothic 20.1% ★, Platformer 8.3%, Action 3.3%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, 2.5D 16.8%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Platformer 7.4%
A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Platformer 13.1%, Anime 7%, Adventure 5.6%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Platformer 11.9%, Anime 9.8%, Fantasy 6.7%
Explore the deep metroidvania world of Jude as you jump, collect, run for survival, and mentally build strategies to uncover the mysteries behind creation and purpose. Explore through the forests to the the dark side of the bayou and more as you are challenged to open the doors and find answers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, 2.5D 15.4%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Platformer 11.1%
Hunt down Vampire Lords, Werewolves, A Mad Scientist, well trained soldiers, and monsters! 2 Playable characters, Defeat bosses, collect weapons, Magic Bullets, and Telekinetic abilities. This Metroidvania features tight retro Gameplay and Pre-rendered graphics inspired by the best games of the '90s
Why similar: Gothic 25.4% ★, Metroidvania 23.2%, 2.5D 13.2%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
Discover the Omega-Verse, a captivating multiverse crafted by a dedicated solo developer. Omega Mouse Zero introduces innovative 2.5D Metroid-Vania platforming and exploration. Dive into hidden depths, uncover secrets, and immerse yourself in thrilling action as you explore this vibrant realm.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, 2.5D 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Platformer 11%, RPG 6.7%
Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, 2.5D 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Platformer 9.4%
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Retro 9.3%, Supernatural 6.3%
A dark Metroidvania where failure is eternal… and redemption is earned in blood. DEMO available now!!!
Why similar: Gothic 24.2% ★, Metroidvania 22.6%, 2.5D 14%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%
NECROTOPIA is an exploratory action game, in which a monster, who woke up on a stormy night by lightning, picks up junks as weapons and searches for who he/she is. Use various types of weapons to defeat enemies and explore the fascinating world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Gothic 27.4% ★, Platformer 12.8%, Action 4.3%, Fantasy 4.1%
Darkest Abyss is a platform/action game inspired by the Classic-Vania genre.
Why similar: Gothic 36.3% ★, Metroidvania 12.6%, Platformer 11%, Retro 10.4%, Side Scroller 10.1%
Reknum: Fantasy of Dreams is a 2.5D adventure and exploration game with hand-drawn graphics and an instrumental soundtrack. Explore a dreamlike world, face mysterious enemies, and solve puzzles in this exciting adventure. Discover the world of dreams now!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Side Scroller 18.4%, 2.5D 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Anime 7.1%
Noctheria is an Action-adventure mixed with Survival Horror inspired by the N64 era. Play as The Novice in a quest to save the Kingdom of Alabadusk, explore Temples, solve Puzzles and meet odd characters in a cursed dark fantasy world.
Why similar: Gothic 32.8% ★, Metroidvania 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Supernatural 9.1%, Retro 7.6%
Follow the journey of Genevieve Goldenglow as she sets off on an adventure to save her village from destruction by an encroaching corruption.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, 2.5D 15.9%, Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Crafting 7.4%
Journey as Orpheus in this 2D top-down RPG: play your lyre, battle dark forces, and strive to reunite with Eurydice.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Gothic 24.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Exploration 7.1%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Platformer 11.1%, Retro 8.4%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.
Why similar: Gothic 31.1% ★, Side Scroller 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Platformer 12.8%, Anime 10.2%
Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, 2.5D 17.1%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Platformer 9.4%
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Gothic 14.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Retro 8.4%, Exploration 4.9%
This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Gothic 31.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Side Scroller 12%, Platformer 11.7%, Anime 8.5%
MAT is a young boy trapped in a school he barely recognises. Help him in the search for answers, shifting between worlds, uncovering new challenges, creatures, and abilities in each of them. Explore a narrative platformer inspired by the metroidvania genre, made by friends for friends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Side Scroller 17.8%, 2.5D 16.5%, Retro 12.3%, Exploration 5.5%
Silent Planet is an exploration-focused, gothic sci-fi metroidvania rooted in Cosmic Horror. Explore the claustrophobic corridors of a massive underground complex filled with the remnants of technological and biological horrors created by a dead civilization.
Why similar: Gothic 31.4% ★, Metroidvania 29.9%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Retro 6%
Signiverux is a Metroidvania-inspired action adventure with fluid gameplay and detailed graphics. Explore the depths of a mysterious castle in search for a way back home, enjoy fast ability progressions, search for powerful magic upgrades and grow your character by expanding the skill tree.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Gothic 27.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Platformer 8.8%, Fantasy 5.4%
Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Fantasy 7.4%
The dark lord Rhogul is about to be resurrected and the only man capable of stopping him is dying. Explore a vast open world in this action game with metroidvania elements and join Arion Dorleac in his final days for one last time...
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Gothic 21.9% ★, Side Scroller 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Platformer 9.7%
Wenjia is a 2D platform game with puzzle-solving elements. Players can freely travel between two realms (the material world and the energy world), each of them with different challenges and obstacles. Players must utilize both realms’ mechanisms to reach their final goal.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, 2.5D 17.4%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Platformer 9.2%, Retro 8.2%
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Retro 13.6%, Platformer 11%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Side Scroller 5%
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Gothic 25.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Side Scroller 15%, Platformer 6.9%
