- #1 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
97% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 22.4%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Action RPG 10.2%, Platformer 8.6%
- #2 Saga of Yurina
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SubCulture Dev
Windows
A 2D action platformer of graceful duels and perfect parries under the falling sakura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 22.9%, 2D Platformer 11%, Action RPG 9.8%, PvE 9.7%
- #3 Shikari Rising
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: BlosSum Games
Windows
Join Novak as he fights his way through hordes of fearsome monsters and unravel the mystery of monster resurgence in his land . Inspired by Metroidvania-style and hack 'n slash action rpg, Shikari Rising will plunge you into action and will test your mettle against extremely tough enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Souls-like 21.6%, Action RPG 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 10.7%
- #4 Luminite Era: Expedition
95% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: GameRelics
Windows
In "Luminite Era: Expedition," face unique Boss battles, wield arcane spells, and create distinct equipment combos to unveil the Black Mist's secrets and preserve humanity's last Luminite glimmer amid its relentless spread.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 24.5%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action RPG 10.7%, Platformer 9.4%
- #5 Lillusion
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: The Night Owls
Windows
An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 24.5%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Action RPG 11.5%, Platformer 9.7%
- #6 Umbra
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ludum Elite
Windows
Umbra is a fantasy-style game that is story-driven with Metroid-Vania style elements, encouraging world exploration and discovery. Dive into an unforgiven world and discover the secrets behind an abandoned kingdom, and its mysterious and deceiving ruler.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Souls-like 19.6%, 2D Platformer 13%, Action RPG 11.6%, Platformer 8.8%
- #7 Darxanadon
93% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Souls-like 25.6%, Action RPG 13.4%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #8 Rise Achlys
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Game Design Folks
Windows
Rise Achlys is a brutal gothic soulsvania and rogue-lite inspired by Castlevania. The story-driven game features a vampire protagonist and iconic characters like Dracula and Frankenstein, with time travel and fantasy themes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 22.6%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Action RPG 10.1%, PvE 9.8%
- #9 BOGs: Earth vs Sea
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hammerhead Shark
Windows
Battle of Gods: Earth vs Sea is a 2D platform game inspired by Vietnamese myth. Destroying monsters, tracing treasures, overcoming challenges... to marry a beautiful princess.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Souls-like 17.9%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.2%, Action RPG 6.9%
- #10 SpellTome
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
Windows
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: Metroidvania 31.3%, Souls-like 28.4%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 11.3%, RPG 5.4%
- #11 Power (of) Metal
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
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 27.1%, Souls-like 23.9%, Action RPG 15%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, RPG 8.5%
- #12 Earthblade
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Windows
You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer from the creators of Celeste. Earthblade's lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Action RPG 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Platformer 11.1%
- #13 BENBOWARS
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mr. Videogames
Windows
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 29.6%, Souls-like 26.5%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #14 Bloodline
88% matchMixed65% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Two Moons
Windows
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 30.4%, Souls-like 25.2%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #15 Blood of Yamin
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quintillion Games
Windows
Blood of Yamin is a stylish metroidvania RPG where you can forge your own playstyle. Powered by the essence of a dead god, explore a gorgeous 2D world on the cusp of the industrial revolution, conquer powerful foes, and confront the unknown horrors lurking beneath the surface.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 22.3%, Action RPG 12.1%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 9.7%
- #16 Intertwined
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: VoidNode
Windows · Mac
Choose between Seren and Umbra, two warriors who despise each other. Armed with a spear that can strike in any direction, explore a fractured world, uncover the truth behind your bond, and hunt down the one person you must destroy. Desperate for Separation~Forever Intertwined
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 27.1%, Platformer 9.7%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
- #17 Midpoint
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frandy
Windows
Midpoint is a 2D Metroidvania with RPG elements. Destroy, dodge, and steal spiritual energy from your foes. Be possessed by spirits of light and darkness to gain unique upgrades, sacrifice certain traits to unlock greater power. Free the world before being consumed by darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 26.5%, Platformer 10.6%, Action RPG 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
- #18 Elowyn and the Stolen Souls
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter the magic world of Elowyn! Evolve with her and discover all the secrets to magic in this metroidvania with incredible characters and scenary. Learn powerful spells, create potions, unravel many riddles and live the entire fantasy!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action RPG 14.1%, Platformer 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
- #19 Brizo
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 朱展鹏Pub: 游龙翼道
Windows
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: Metroidvania 26.6%, Souls-like 24.1%, Action RPG 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 9.3%
- #20 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,444 reviews2025
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 43.5%, Souls-like 20.9%, Action RPG 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, RPG 4.6%
- #21 Being and Becoming
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IchthysPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
Being & Becoming is an atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dying kingdom held together only by the collective dream of thousands of would-be martyrs. Fate itself is against you as The Word’s prophecy unfolds. Rewrite your place within The Word or become a scripted part of this horrible revelation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 25.8%, Action RPG 11%, Platformer 9.9%, RPG 6.1%
- #22 GINSHA
83% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
Windows · Linux
GINSHA is a unique atmospheric pixelart Action Adventure Platformer with special Gravity Shield and Dash Mechanics. It combines a versatile Platformer core with RPG, Souls and Crafting Elements to an Anomaly among Metroidvania games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 24.5%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #23 Torii: Beyond The Gates
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oh Baby Games
Windows · Mac
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Action RPG 12.9%, Platformer 12.4%, RPG 8.4%
- #24 Awita: Journey of Hope
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: ant_game_projects
Windows · Linux
Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Souls-like 21.4%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #25 Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Stephen Ciuca
Windows
Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 13.1%, Action RPG 9.3%, RPG 9%
- #26 TOOK: The Immortal Hero
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 257 reviews2023
Dev: 豆豆萌萌兔
Windows
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 29.7%, Metroidvania 28.3%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 8%, Action RPG 6.6%
- #27 THORN DEMON HUNTER
80% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: LIN YUANHUI
Windows
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 36.8%, Souls-like 29.1%, Action RPG 13.8%, RPG 9%, Story Rich 3.6%
- #28 The Legend of Simurgh
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PixelNodes
Windows
You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Souls-like 28.3%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, PvE 11.5%, Platformer 9.6%
- #29 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
79% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 43.8%, Metroidvania 29.5%, RPG 6%, Action RPG 5.8%, Platformer 5.3%
- #30 Runic Curse Remastered
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
Runic Curse Remastered is a thrilling action RPG Metroidvania that transports you to a cursed island. Explore dark and diverse locations, battle hordes of enemies and mighty bosses. Forge your own playstyle by combining various weapons with magical runes to overcome all challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Souls-like 29.5%, Action RPG 8.2%, Platformer 8%, RPG 7.8%
- #31 Afterimage
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Souls-like 20.8%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Action RPG 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #32 Lotus Knight
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stinky Tofu Games
Windows · Mac
Lotus Knight is a 2D platform action game. A girl born from a lotus, following the call of her "mother", adventuring inside the world covered with flowers, exploring various interesting places, engaging in intense battles and experiencing a wonderful story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Souls-like 33.4%, Platformer 15.3%, 2D 4.2%, Action 2.9%
- #33 Rift Drifter
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Žygimantas Kadiša
Windows
Explore a lost and abandoned temple and find what secrets lie within. Rift Drifter is a 2D action-adventure platformer, with Metroidvania and RPG elements, a rich story, and a hint of souls-like combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Souls-like 20.9%, Action RPG 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 9.8%
- #34 Praise To The Moon
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: PolarCatStudio
Windows
PRAISE TO THE MOON- It is a Metroidvania, based on Momodora, Castlevania, and Souls-like games, with ARPG systems
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Souls-like 19.7%, Action RPG 13.2%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
- #35 The Song of Awakening
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noeski LLC
Windows · Mac
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 30.6%, Souls-like 26.8%, Action RPG 17.4%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, RPG 7.3%
- #36 Beak the hunter
74% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Sweeping Avalanche Creations
Windows
Beak the hunter is a 2D monster hunting game that follows the adventures of the master hunter, Beak. Explore a new and exciting world, and prepare yourself for hard battles against powerful and wild beasts in this soulslike adventure that will test your abilities!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Metroidvania 17.3%, Action RPG 16.5%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Open World 6.3%
- #37 Spider Dynasty
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zhiwu Game
Windows · Mac · Linux
A realm where two ancient trees have long harbored rival royal bloodlines, each having woven their aerial dominion from spider silk across countless generations. Yet now, dark forces of unknown origin stir, spreading their corruption throughout the silk realm...
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 24.4%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action RPG 11.2%, Platformer 9.7%
- #38 Tower of Pandemonium
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Freddy Guerra
Windows
Tower of Pandemonium is a top-down RPG and 2D platformer where your choices determine your fate, featuring 6 guilds, 6 classes, action, puzzles, mystery and memorable characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Action RPG 14.2%, Platformer 12.5%, RPG 10%
- #39 Crown Of Silence
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nyro Interactive
Windows
Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Souls-like 21.1%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Action RPG 9.9%, Platformer 7.7%
- #40 Stellar Poetry
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MXL-StudioPub: TrueColor Games
Windows
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 31.3%, Souls-like 27.9%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #41 Tails of Fate
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chase the Bunny
Windows · Linux
Fulfill this tale, as darkness swarms the fantasy lands of Fauna. Venture epic kingdoms and treacherous dungeons in a 2D action platformer, with Metroidvania elements in a hand-crafted pixel art world filled with souls-like boss fights, dungeon platforming, and dynamic enemy combat design.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Souls-like 22.9%, Action RPG 13%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 6.5%
- #42 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
71% matchVery Positive83% of 1,162 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Souls-like 23%, Action RPG 11%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 9.2%
- #43 Aeternum Vale
73% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: pixhellk9
Windows
“Aeternum Vale” is a weird atmospheric Metroidvania set in a cryptic open-world full of dangers, mysteries, and odd characters. Make friends & slice your way through this out of time realm in a infinite quest to save your soul… or give it away?
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Souls-like 28.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 8.6%, Open World 8.3%
- #44 Sunken Sky
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Codenightly
Windows · Linux
Welcome to the world of Sunken Sky and get ready for an epic action adventure through a vast open world. No place is beyond your reach - from the tallest mountains to the very minds of others. Battle bizarre creatures and befriend even stranger people. All in a detailed, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Open World 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Platformer 9.4%
- #45 Moonscars
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,436 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 35%, Souls-like 30.3%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 7.8%, Female Protagonist 5.8%
- #46 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
69% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2026
Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
Windows
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Souls-like 26.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Open World 8.8%, Platformer 7.9%
- #47 HunterX
71% matchVery Positive84% of 719 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 30.7%, Souls-like 27.8%, Action RPG 13.9%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Platformer 7.8%
- #48 White Flame Inna: Daughter of the Void
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Ongar Studio
Windows
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 27.5%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 10.3%, Female Protagonist 3.9%
- #49 Castleward
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amanari Studio
Windows
Forge your destiny in Castleward! Play as Frida, a young witch and her living hat, facing cursed creatures in a dark castle. Explore striking areas in search of a way out and fight your own way in this challenging retro 2D action game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Souls-like 19.6%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 13.7%, Female Protagonist 5.1%
- #50 Eden's Guardian
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voragine Game Studio
Windows
Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Souls-like 24.8%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #51 Arcana Dimension
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FlexDevelop
Windows
This is the story of two girls, Saki and Kaede, who have been transferred to the magic world of "Ecstasia". In order to return home, the girls engage in mortal combat against "magic weapons". Make use of a wide variety of magic and the cooperation between the two girls to defeat powerful enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Souls-like 26.4%, Action RPG 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, PvE 7.6%
- #52 Foreign Sun
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Final Scene dev
Windows
YOUR CHOICES RESHAPE A LIVING CITY. Explore a sprawling metropolis, wield mysterious powers, and uncover the secrets of the Eternal Lighthouse. Your decisions will make a world of difference.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Souls-like 27.9%, Action RPG 16.3%, RPG 12.4%, Action 5.3%
- #53 The Witch Blade
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SergS WorkshopPub: Rokyte Publishing
Windows
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.3%, Metroidvania 28.1%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action RPG 8.5%, Platformer 6.2%
- #54 Scars of the Soul
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShunGuang Games
Windows
The two countries went to war, unleashing forbidden powers. Years later, monsters ravage the land. The protagonist awakens, battles the monsters, explores the world, uncovers the truth of the past, and seeks to recover lost memories—a lonely journey of wandering and struggling against oneself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Souls-like 26.5%, Action RPG 16.4%, RPG 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%
- #55 Lightward
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wolfbit Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a quest to restore light to a kingdom swallowed by darkness. Dive into a cute and dark pixel-art interconnected world with tight controls, seamless exploration, and challenging combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Souls-like 33.4%, Platformer 12.9%, Action 3.4%, 2D 3.2%
- #56 Liphidain: Key Keeper
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Last Palisade Studios
Windows
What happens when you realize your biggest fear is unleashing all of your potential? Liphidain: Key Keeper is a pixel art Action Platformer set in a familiar fantasy world. Test your mettle, in battle against adversaries both ancient and new, uncover your true power and explore the world around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Action RPG 13.5%, PvE 13.1%, Platformer 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #57 Undying Hare
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 妖妖酒
Windows
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 31.6%, Souls-like 23.3%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action RPG 9.9%, Platformer 8.4%
- #58 Observance of Homeland
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Certeis Lirre (Be Games Do Crimes)Pub: Certeis Lirre
Windows
A minimalistic free-exploration metroidvania with quick, responsive movement and an extremely diverse cast of bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, PvE 13%, Action RPG 12.4%, Platformer 10.6%
- #59 Spellforged
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bewx
Windows
Forge your magical journey through the world of Syntheria in this action, adventure, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Souls-like 28%, Platformer 8.7%, 2D Platformer 5.6%, Magic 4.6%
- #60 Annihilation: Sola Fide 湮灭圣礼
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aerial GamePub: 雾势游戏
Windows
你所扮演的“圣职者”被指派前往被灾难湮灭后的国度调查 那充满谎言和诡异氛围的冒险故事就此拉开序幕 《Annihilation: Sola Fide湮灭圣礼》是一款2D横板类魂游戏,探索悲凉诡异国度的同时,也同时探索时间背后的真相吧。
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 24%, Action RPG 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 11.3%