
Hemlon the Grey is a deflection-based 2D Souls-like where life and death are decided by a blade. Follow the story of Hemlon, a half-demon warrior, as she uncovers the dark secrets of the Reinz Republic and the Broken Wings.
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Hemlon the Grey is a deflection-based 2D Souls-like where life and death are decided by a blade. Follow the story of Hemlon, a half-demon warrior, as she uncovers the dark secrets of the Reinz Republic and the Broken Wings.

TOOK: The Immortal Hero
A hardcore 2D action platformer developed by one person. Play as a memoryless rabbit TOOK to explore the vast Moon Cave world and defeat dozens of powerful enemies, collect the treasures scattered in this world and regain the glory of the Moon Up Group!

Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess
Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess is a 2D action with metroidvania elements set in a 16th-century fantasy world, drawn with cozy pixels. Explore a mysterious realm, battle ruthless enemies, and uncover powerful weapons and abilities. And remember: beer is the best medicine in these grim times!
A hardcore 2D action platformer developed by one person. Play as a memoryless rabbit TOOK to explore the vast Moon Cave world and defeat dozens of powerful enemies, collect the treasures scattered in this world and regain the glory of the Moon Up Group!
Why similar: Souls-like 26.9%, Metroidvania 23.1%, Swordplay 19.1%, 2D Platformer 6.7%, Action RPG 4.2%
Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess is a 2D action with metroidvania elements set in a 16th-century fantasy world, drawn with cozy pixels. Explore a mysterious realm, battle ruthless enemies, and uncover powerful weapons and abilities. And remember: beer is the best medicine in these grim times!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Souls-like 21.6%, Swordplay 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
Uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets in this 2D action-adventure Metroidvania. Explore a haunting world of ruins and shadow, master fluid, brutal combat, and unlock powerful abilities to overcome deadly enemies. Forge your path and choose your destiny in an ancient land balanced on the brink of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Souls-like 19%, Swordplay 12.4%, Action RPG 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
Dimension Drifters is a hand-drawn 2D anime action-platformer that takes players through intense, multi-dimensional combat. Join the protagonist, Ena on her quest to restore the shattered dimensions torn apart by the mysterious 'Dark Drifter.'
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Souls-like 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Anime 10.7%
Engage in fluid 2D pixel art swordplay, hunt down witches, fight monsters and experience the age of high adventure. Enter the guild of the Crimson Capes and explore a fantasy world of Sword and Sorcery.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Swordplay 23.5%, Metroidvania 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Action RPG 7.8%
Revenge against the forces of good! That is the goal of the dark elf Belphora, who wants to avenge the death of her father. Explore the beautiful pixel art world, find items to improve yourself and fight various enemies in this Metroidvania-like game. Fight for glory and revenge!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Souls-like 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Souls-like 21.7%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Anime 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
The Song of Awakening is a 2D action-platformer where you play as a bard with the power to create magic through music. Explore a world once ruled by the Lyramancers, wielders of music-magic, who were extinguished by a mad king. Defeat the malevolent god of silence and restore harmony to the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Souls-like 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Action RPG 11.4%, Combat 8.2%
UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.4%, Metroidvania 31.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Difficult 4.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
Sword fight action dedicated to boss battles. Win the battle by dominating sword to sword clashes.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.3%, Swordplay 33.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Anime 6.1%, Combat 5.2%
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Souls-like 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10%, Action RPG 6.5%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.8%, Metroidvania 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, Action RPG 3.9%
Godly Visage is a 2D Metroidvania with traditional animation. Explore a devastated world, discover secrets, improve your abilities, and face enemies infected by a divine disease.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Souls-like 25.1%, Swordplay 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, 2D Platformer 6.6%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Metroidvania 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Action RPG 7.1%
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Metroidvania 13.4%, Swordplay 12.3%, Action RPG 11%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
Fight, explore, and collect. Step into the role of a wandering fox in this Eastern-fantasy Metroidvania, braving a beautifully crafted world fraught with danger.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 25.8%, Swordplay 17.7%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Difficult 5.8%
DreamKiller is a 2D side-scrolling action game that combines strategy cards with intense combat. Control Irene as she navigates a world where dreams and reality merge, piecing together the shattered Dream Interpretation Codex. Use card-switching to unleash powerful skills in a Souls-like challenge.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.9%, Metroidvania 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Action RPG 7.2%
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.3%, Metroidvania 23.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, 2D Platformer 6.5%, Action RPG 5.6%
Shadowed Journey is a Metroidvania-like game, where the player plays a sword-cultivating disciple of a fairy sect, who secretly goes down the mountain to return home. However, in this Dharma-ending age, what awaits you is a journey to hell, and all you can rely on is your flying sword and your heart
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Swordplay 22.7%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Action RPG 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
Make your way through a 2D ruined world with metroidvania elements, unleash fast and powerful attacks in Hack & Slash combat and face fearsome enemies in difficult fights. Breathe and be brave.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.7%, Metroidvania 29.6%, Swordplay 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Action 4.2%
A holy knight confronts corruption within a necropolis mega-structure in a souls-like dark sci-fi ARPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.6%, Metroidvania 25.8%, Action RPG 10.1%, Anime 7.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%
Embark on a dark journey in this 2D Adventure Game. Explore the treacherous isle of Am Balla and collect the tools necessary to overcome the many dangers set before you. Find out why turmoil has so suddenly stricken this land and put an end to it.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.7%, Metroidvania 28.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Combat 8%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.1%, Metroidvania 25.8%, Action RPG 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
Explore a silent, crumbling world in Silent Santicado! A retro journey through a fallen kingdom tainted by lost magic. Explore overgrown ruins, encounter a cast of peculiar characters, and defeat a menagerie of twisted enemies as you search for the source of Santicado's curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 28.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Combat 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 21.8%, Swordplay 21.5%, Action RPG 7.3%, Lore-Rich 6%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Souls-like 25.4%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Female Protagonist 12%, Action RPG 3.8%
In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.6%, Metroidvania 23.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Difficult 6.2%, Combat 5.9%
Start your epic adventure in 《Undying Hare》! Explore the vast and deep Moon Caverns, collect treasures scattered all over the place, gather like-minded allies, defeat powerful enemies in the shadow of swords, and save the dying [Moonup Sect]!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Souls-like 22.7%, Swordplay 17.3%, Action RPG 6.8%, 2D Platformer 6.3%
This is a side scrolling pixel game, players take on the role of a JK girl use various sword drawing techniques to deal with the enemy. On the way to find family, passing through Japanese style streets and Mount Fuji, what mysteries will be uncovered afterwards?
Why similar: Swordplay 37.6%, Metroidvania 24.7%, Female Protagonist 16%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Action RPG 10.9%, Combat 8.5%, Difficult 7.2%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Souls-like 30.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.2%, Metroidvania 23.2%, Female Protagonist 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
An Action-RPG soulsvania where you explore a seamless and interconnected world through a zoomable map with no loading break. Engage in epic aerial battles, absorb essence to level up, and craft powerful spell combos by defeating brutal bosses and harnessing their Mystic Nature.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Souls-like 26.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Action RPG 8.9%, Lore-Rich 6.6%
CINCILLA es una aventura metroidvania 2D de fantasía oscura con temática pixel art. Explora un misterioso pueblo con más de 50 niveles interconectados y descubre los misterios que se ocultan entre los Hilos y la Superficie.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 29.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 29.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Lore-Rich 7.3%, Cartoony 7.1%
This is a semi open world ARPG game with HD2D pixel style. In the game, players will play the role of the story protagonist "Red haired Suka" and embark on an exciting adventure in a beautiful continent called Wind Canyon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Souls-like 24.6%, Cartoony 10%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Action RPG 8.8%
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Why similar: Souls-like 49.2%, Metroidvania 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Difficult 4.9%, Action RPG 2.9%
FIGHT or KILL your way thru a world under attack by THE EVIL SKELETON ARMY—Episodic 2D+ Super Action Platforminger Adventurevania—The Most Indie Game Ever Made—
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Souls-like 28.6%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
Lingyuan Records is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action-adventure game. In the Five Elements world, learn and collect enemies' spells, and use the mutual generation and restraint of Five Elements to defeat stronger foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 20.8%, Swordplay 14.2%, 2D Platformer 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
Fight monsters and keep the village safe!
Why similar: Swordplay 24.5%, Souls-like 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Action RPG 7.2%, Female Protagonist 6.2%
A 2D metroidvania where your final boss is the character you didn’t choose. Play as Seren or Umbra—Master directional spear combat, explore a broken world, and uncover the truth behind your bond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 28.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Difficult 7.4%, Action RPG 4.8%
Dash, zip and slice through enemies with style in Ex Angelus, a fast-paced action adventure set in a neo apocalyptic world where fantasy and sci-fi collide.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Souls-like 28.2%, Action RPG 9.6%, Anime 7.1%, Action-Adventure 5.1%
Explore different worlds, defeat enemies and challenging bosses, in search of power to destroy the core of infinitevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Souls-like 26.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, 2D Platformer 6.4%, Difficult 5.6%
Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Souls-like 30.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Difficult 7%, 2D Platformer 5.1%
Embark on a heroic fantasy adventure in this unique, Asian-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Swordplay 27.8%, Souls-like 26.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Action RPG 9.7%, Combat 5%
Stellar Poetry is a 2D action adventure game similar to the galaxy Castlevania. The sorceress, who awakens after sensing the call of a mysterious voice, goes on a series of adventures in order to find memories lost due to the curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 28.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Cartoony 7.2%
Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where Light clashes with the corrupted Darkness threatening to overtake the world. Ascend from the depths as Evan, heir of a fallen underworld, to awaken the radiant abilities within you & uncover the truth behind a world stripped of dawn.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Souls-like 27.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, 2D Platformer 6.9%, Lore-Rich 6.2%
Traverse a massive, ruined and beautiful world in this intense, atmospheric action platformer. Steal enemy abilities and fight them back with their own runic magic and deadly swordplay, as you attempt to find your lost twin sister in the sunken kingdom of Ithos.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Souls-like 22.9%, Swordplay 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Combat 5.1%
"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 22.3%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Anime 8.9%, Combat 6%
Play as Ursula Bathory, the vampire Princess, awakened from a centuries long slumber to claim her throne of blood in this Vampire Soulsvania inspired by Castlevania, Nosferatu and gothic victorian literature classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Souls-like 27.6%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7.4%, Action RPG 7.3%
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: Souls-like 28.8%, Metroidvania 28.5%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Action RPG 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%
Die, adapt, and strike back in a brutal steampunk Metroidvania. Explore a collapsing machine city and take down towering bosses in precise 2.5D combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Souls-like 24.3%, Swordplay 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
BROKEN SOUL : Boss Rush is a 2D Souls-like boss rush action game where you move across a 5x2 grid, dodge, parry, and strike with precise timing. With 20+ unique boss-type monsters and 2 playable classes, it delivers short, dense battles and rewarding retries.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.6%, Swordplay 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Action RPG 8.3%, Female Protagonist 8%
SpellTome is a story driven fantasy adventure 2D platformer. Hurl balls of magic, dash across levels, and jump over obstacles while trying to get the fabled SpellTome.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.6%, Metroidvania 31.1%, Cartoony 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Action-Adventure 4.5%
This is an AVG game similar to Metroidvania. The player will perform a demon hunter exploring and decrypting the castle in the Gothic period and hunting the corrupt soul
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Souls-like 31.2%, Action RPG 10.3%, RPG 6.1%, Action-Adventure 5.4%
Power (of) Metal is a 2D hack/slash platformer, journey of Maleqqi who want to fulfill his emptiness inside of him and he will find the Power (of) Metal
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Souls-like 26.6%, Action RPG 11.6%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
Fight through a hostile, dreamlike world as Sen, a wielder of crystalline weaponry. Slay monsters by pulling off powerful combos, swapping weapons on the fly, and using special weapon abilities. Can Sen survive in this strange world, or will he fall into the void?
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 29.3%, Action RPG 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, RPG 5.5%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Souls-like 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Combat 7.9%, Difficult 6.3%
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.6%, Metroidvania 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Combat 7.6%, Lore-Rich 6.5%
As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.
Why similar: Souls-like 30%, Metroidvania 24%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Action RPG 8.2%, Combat 5.7%