What games are most similar to 9 Years of Shadows?

The most similar games to 9 Years of Shadows include Momodora: Moonlit Farewell, Rabi-Ribi, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is 9 Years of Shadows?

9 Years of Shadows is a Action, Adventure, Indie game with popular tags including Metroidvania, Platformer, Side Scroller, Fantasy, Anime.

Best metroidvania games like 9 Years of Shadows?

If you're looking for more metroidvania games like 9 Years of Shadows, try Momodora: Moonlit Farewell, Rabi-Ribi, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom. These share the Metroidvania tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like 9 Years of Shadows?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to 9 Years of Shadows. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like 9 Years of Shadows but more platformer?

To find games emphasizing platformer, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Platformer alongside Metroidvania. You can also explore the platformer tag page directly.

Games Like 9 Years of Shadows

Top Similar Games to 9 Years of Shadows

Momodora: Moonlit Farewell (2024) — Shared: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Anime. Also features 2d and female protagonist. Tags: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Anime
Rabi-Ribi (2016) — Shared: Anime, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics. Also features bullet hell and female protagonist. Tags: Anime, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features adventure and indie. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Catmaze (2018) — Shared: Side Scroller, Exploration, Metroidvania. Also features female protagonist and character action game. Tags: Side Scroller, Exploration, Metroidvania
TEVI (2023) — Shared: Metroidvania, Anime, Pixel Graphics. Also features bullet hell and female protagonist. Tags: Metroidvania, Anime, Pixel Graphics
Axiom Verge 2 (2022) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features adventure and 2d platformer. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (2019) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Anime. Also features rpg and female protagonist. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Anime
Afterimage (2023) — Shared: Metroidvania, Anime, Side Scroller. Also features 2d platformer and female protagonist. Tags: Metroidvania, Anime, Side Scroller
8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure (2021) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features adventure and indie. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Chasm (2018) — Shared: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Action. Also features indie and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Action
Iconoclasts (2018) — Shared: Pixel Graphics, Metroidvania, Action. Also features indie and female protagonist. Tags: Pixel Graphics, Metroidvania, Action
Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut (2014) — Shared: Platformer, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics. Also features female protagonist and great soundtrack. Tags: Platformer, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics
Foregone (2021) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Side Scroller. Also features indie and 2d. Tags: Action, Platformer, Side Scroller
Vernal Edge (2023) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features female protagonist and combat. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
Valdis Story: Abyssal City (2013) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features rpg and indie. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
Alwa's Awakening (2017) — Shared: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Platformer. Also features indie and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Platformer
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown (2024) — Shared: Metroidvania, Exploration, Action. Also features 2d platformer and precision platformer. Tags: Metroidvania, Exploration, Action
Islets (2022) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Fantasy. Also features adventure and atmospheric. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Fantasy
Chronicles of Teddy (2015) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Pixel Graphics. Also features female protagonist and indie. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Pixel Graphics
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (2016) — Shared: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action. Also features female protagonist and cute. Tags: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse (2015) — Shared: Platformer, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics. Also features female protagonist and great soundtrack. Tags: Platformer, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics
Shantae and the Seven Sirens (2020) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Anime. Also features female protagonist and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Anime
Dragon Marked For Death (2020) — Shared: Action, Pixel Graphics, Anime. Also features rpg and 2d. Tags: Action, Pixel Graphics, Anime
Axiom Verge (2015) — Shared: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Platformer. Also features indie and great soundtrack. Tags: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Platformer
Dust: An Elysian Tail (2013) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features indie and rpg. Tags: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist (2025) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action RPG, Action. Also features 2d and dark fantasy. Tags: Metroidvania, Action RPG, Action
Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune (2024) — Shared: Metroidvania, Side Scroller, Anime. Also features female protagonist and jrpg. Tags: Metroidvania, Side Scroller, Anime
ITORAH (2022) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Exploration. Also features 2d platformer and female protagonist. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Exploration
HunterX (2022) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Action RPG. Also features female protagonist and souls-like. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Action RPG
Lost Ruins (2021) — Shared: Anime, Pixel Graphics, Metroidvania. Also features cute and adventure. Tags: Anime, Pixel Graphics, Metroidvania
Momodora III (2014) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Pixel Graphics. Also features indie and female protagonist. Tags: Action, Platformer, Pixel Graphics
OUTBUDDIES DX (2019) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features indie and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight (2016) — Shared: Metroidvania, Side Scroller, Exploration. Also features 2d platformer and female protagonist. Tags: Metroidvania, Side Scroller, Exploration
Feudal Alloy (2019) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Action RPG. Also features indie and rpg. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Action RPG
AWAKEN - Astral Blade (2024) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Exploration. Also features difficult and indie. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Exploration
Alwa's Legacy (2020) — Shared: Metroidvania, Exploration, Platformer. Also features 2d platformer and puzzle platformer. Tags: Metroidvania, Exploration, Platformer
Odallus: The Dark Call (2015) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Pixel Graphics. Also features indie and retro. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Pixel Graphics
Touhou Luna Nights (2019) — Shared: Metroidvania, Side Scroller, Exploration. Also features difficult and bullet hell. Tags: Metroidvania, Side Scroller, Exploration
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition (2018) — Shared: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action. Also features female protagonist and adventure. Tags: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action
The Vagrant (2018) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Side Scroller. Also features female protagonist and 2d. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Side Scroller
Haiku, the Robot (2022) — Shared: Metroidvania, Exploration, Pixel Graphics. Also features adventure and atmospheric. Tags: Metroidvania, Exploration, Pixel Graphics
Flynn: Son of Crimson (2021) — Shared: Action, Pixel Graphics, Platformer. Also features adventure and indie. Tags: Action, Pixel Graphics, Platformer
Gato Roboto (2019) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Pixel Graphics. Also features indie and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Pixel Graphics
Environmental Station Alpha (2015) — Shared: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Platformer. Also features adventure and indie. Tags: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Platformer
Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition (2018) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features indie and female protagonist. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Blaster Master Zero (2019) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics. Also features retro and 2d. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics
Lone Fungus (2023) — Shared: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Action. Also features adventure and 2d platformer. Tags: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Action
Evil Castle & Princess0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Action RPG, Action. Also features action roguelike and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Action RPG, Action
Blaster Master Zero 2 (2019) — Shared: Action, Pixel Graphics, Platformer. Also features retro and 2d. Tags: Action, Pixel Graphics, Platformer
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 (2020) — Shared: Action, Pixel Graphics, Platformer. Also features retro and 2d. Tags: Action, Pixel Graphics, Platformer
Omega Strike (2017) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics. Also features indie and adventure. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics
Souldiers (2022) — Shared: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Action. Also features singleplayer and combat. Tags: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Action
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon (2018) — Shared: Action, Pixel Graphics, Platformer. Also features retro and 2d. Tags: Action, Pixel Graphics, Platformer
Beholgar (2022) — Shared: Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer. Also features adventure and arcade. Tags: Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Constance (2025) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action. Also features 2d and singleplayer. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action
ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights (2021) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action RPG, Action. Also features female protagonist and dark fantasy. Tags: Metroidvania, Action RPG, Action
Slumbering Feline (2025) — Shared: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Action-Adventure. Also features adventure and 2d. Tags: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Action-Adventure
Blasphemous 2 (2023) — Shared: Fantasy, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics. Also features combat and souls-like. Tags: Fantasy, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics
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Fortune Summoners (2012) — Shared: Anime, Action, Side Scroller. Also features rpg and indie. Tags: Anime, Action, Side Scroller