60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Souls-like, Action, 2D.
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.
Being and Becoming
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.
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Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
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 37.9%, Souls-like 16.6%, Action RPG 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.1%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Souls-like 17.3%, Action RPG 13.7%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
Cyan Breach is a Metriodivania game set in a biohazard background. The combat style integrates traditional 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. Explore the game world, gain new skills and weapons, increase character's power, and finally reveal the conspiracy that caused the apocalypse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Action RPG 18.4%, Souls-like 15.4%, Combat 7.1%, Hack and Slash 5.1%
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 54%, Souls-like 14.6%, Action RPG 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Side Scroller 3.4%
Miracle Corp. is a metagame and a Metroidvania game. In the story, you will play a mysterious retro game developed by Miracle Corp., guided by an AI tour guide. Uncover the hidden truths behind the game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Souls-like 19.3%, Action RPG 13.6%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Hack and Slash 5.3%
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 39.2%, Souls-like 18.2%, Action RPG 13.3%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Hack and Slash 6.5%
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 42.4%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Souls-like 14.3%, Action RPG 10.2%, Action-Adventure 4.8%
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: Metroidvania 32.3%, Souls-like 18.3%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Action RPG 8.1%
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 44.2%, Souls-like 17.9%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Action RPG 10.2%, Action 4.6%
The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Souls-like 17.1%, Action RPG 15.3%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Hack and Slash 6.8%
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 36.6%, Souls-like 18.8%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Action RPG 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
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 46%, Souls-like 20.2%, Action RPG 14.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Action 5.5%
Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Souls-like 18.7%, Action RPG 13.6%, Side Scroller 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
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 39.1%, Souls-like 19%, Action RPG 16.5%, Hack and Slash 6%, Dark Fantasy 5%
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 32.3%, Souls-like 15%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Swordplay 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7%
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Souls-like 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Action RPG 8.7%, Side Scroller 6.6%
Sinweaver is a 2D Metroidvania Lite that has you cutting your way through fallen angels and cultists alike as you fight your way through hell to escape a grim afterlife. Explore levels and an interactive overworld map to uncover the worlds secrets and why heavens mightiest have fallen to darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Souls-like 18.8%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Hack and Slash 6.1%
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 37.8%, Souls-like 19%, Action RPG 14.4%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%
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: Metroidvania 43%, Souls-like 25.1%, Action 7.2%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Swordplay 5.6%
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 38.4%, Souls-like 18.7%, Action RPG 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Combat 7.1%
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: Metroidvania 41.2%, Souls-like 21.1%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Combat 6.7%
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 43.1%, Souls-like 21%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Action 6.3%
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 39.6%, Souls-like 19.1%, Action RPG 16.8%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
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 44.3%, Souls-like 20.8%, Action RPG 8.7%, Side Scroller 8%, Action 6.7%
Explore a dark world inhabited by men and monsters in this action packed platformer. Lay waste to the monsters that stand in your way with a wide array of stylish combat maneuvers, as you attempt to unravel the truth behind the curse of Fearanndal.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Souls-like 17.6%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Hack and Slash 5.4%
Step into a dark and decaying world with Zenith, an Action RPG that blends intense combat, deep exploration, and an immersive atmosphere. Explore ruined cathedrals and gothic landscapes filled with secrets, facing relentless enemies that will challenge your skill and strategy.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Souls-like 19.9%, Action-Adventure 11%, Action RPG 9.1%, Action 6.8%
Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Souls-like 14.6%, Action RPG 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 7%
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 35.2%, Souls-like 16.6%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Swordplay 9.3%, Action-Adventure 5.7%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, Souls-like 22.9%, Action-Adventure 5.8%, Action 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
Legend of Gaia: Rebirth is a Metroidvania action game. Three forces collide across the continent of Eterna: the Divine Empire, the Gaia Faction, and the forces of Sin. Descend into Mount Olympus and recover the shattered fragments of the Rebirth Relic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Action RPG 12.6%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Hack and Slash 6.4%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Souls-like 19%, Swordplay 12.4%, Action RPG 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
Old Ninja: Underworld is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania action game where an aging ninja explores a chaotic underground world. Battle through a bizarre mix of enemies with no apparent connection, strengthen your ninja, and challenge the boss lurking deep below.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Action RPG 12.3%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Action 9.9%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
[DARK SUN] is an action game with 2D black and white graphics. Souls game mode. Explore the post-apocalyptic world after a thousand years, collect weapons, armor, battle techniques, magic, and challenge powerful enemies. Advance through repeated deaths to find the truth of the doomsday.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Souls-like 19.5%, Action RPG 13.9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Hack and Slash 6.5%
Wake up and walk, Warden! Because the siege continues. We must find the Heir... And finally put an end to this cursed night.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Souls-like 21%, Action RPG 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.3%
Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.8%, Action RPG 15%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Action 6%, Dark Fantasy 5.4%
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 61.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Souls-like 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Combat 6.2%
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 39.9%, Souls-like 16.3%, Action RPG 10.5%, Swordplay 8.1%, Hack and Slash 6.2%
Consumed by a mysterious curse, restore a once lush forest and its inhabitants to their natural state in this action adventure tale. Experience fast-paced combat, puzzles, and the beauty of nature captured in handcrafted pixel art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Souls-like 20.3%, Action RPG 14.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Hack and Slash 4.9%
Explore a tight classic styled sidescrolling action-adventure RPG and become the Guardian of the Chalklands. Explore, fight, collect, uncover new paths, hoard powerful gear and items, and forge your own legend of Chalkvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Combat 5.9%
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: Metroidvania 38.8%, Souls-like 32%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Action RPG 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
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 35.5%, Souls-like 18.1%, Action RPG 10.4%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
A grand evil has cast the world into the Forever Night. Play as Renima, a celestial guardian awakened after millennia to hunt the demons who shattered the balance between realms. Explore the esoteric world of Azareth, uncover forgotten secrets, and restore light to a dying world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, Souls-like 21.3%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Hack and Slash 6.8%, Action 5.5%
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 21%, Metroidvania 20.5%, Action RPG 18.1%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Swordplay 6.1%
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 37%, Souls-like 18.1%, Action RPG 17.2%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Action 6.9%
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 35.3%, Souls-like 17.6%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Action RPG 12.4%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
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 37.3%, Souls-like 18.6%, Action RPG 13.6%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
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 34.8%, Souls-like 17.7%, Side Scroller 13%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.1%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Action RPG 8.4%, Action-Adventure 6.4%, Action 4.7%
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 36.4%, Souls-like 17.9%, Action RPG 15.4%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Action 5.7%
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 52.4%, Souls-like 23.6%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Action 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%
In this a Metroidvania style game made in crispy pixel art, Join Rhea , a bounty huntress with a task to save some people who have been kidnapped and taken to an old abandoned castle where there are many dangers, she needs your help to rescue these people and to bring peace to the city of Vaunard
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.3%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Action 8%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%
Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Souls-like 18.4%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%
Human vs Food is a challenging action platformer game set in a world where food has taken over the world. In battle, you will have to destroy food a lot and skillfully. Explore 100 levels, play as 6 different characters with different skills. Save the world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Souls-like 19.5%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%, Medieval 6.3%
Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Souls-like 18.9%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Hack and Slash 6.2%
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 45.5%, Souls-like 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, Combat 5%
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 40.8%, Souls-like 19.9%, Action RPG 13.2%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Medieval 4.3%
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 36.9%, Souls-like 18.8%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Action RPG 13%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Divinum is an action-adventure that blends stylish, expressive combat with rewarding exploration. Master devastating combos and craft unique builds to fight back mysterious invaders and uncover your island’s hidden truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Action RPG 10%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Combat 6.4%
In Mariana you are dropped into an unknown trench to explore. You will find fantastical creatures and rare artifacts. Fight bosses and mini-bosses in order to dive as deep as possible and uncover the mystery of the trench.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Souls-like 18.9%, Action RPG 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%, Action 5.6%
"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.2%, Action RPG 18.9%, Action 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
