Games Like Aeterna Noctis

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 21.2%, Difficult 12.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Hand-drawn 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive metroidvania experience with similar atmospheric exploration and challenging boss encounters.

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Souls-like 23.3%, Difficult 13.9%, Platformer 9.3%, Hand-drawn 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a high-skill combat system and punishing difficulty that mirrors the intensity of Aeterna Noctis.

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 42.5%, Precision Platformer 18.9%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Exploration 6.7%, Action-Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers exceptional 2D platforming challenges and fluid movement mechanics that feel right at home for fans of precision platformers.

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Precision Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 12.7%, Side Scroller 10%, Exploration 5%

Why You'll Like It: Heavily emphasizes precision platforming and movement-based exploration within a vast metroidvania world.

Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Platformer 15.2%, Difficult 8.6%, Action-Adventure 5.2%, Atmospheric 5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines breathtaking atmosphere with highly polished, movement-centric platforming sequences.

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 27.3%, Souls-like 19.6%, Difficult 11.1%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Platformer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a sprawling world to explore with diverse combat styles and challenging platforming segments.

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 43.4%, Souls-like 28.1%, Difficult 10.6%, Atmospheric 4.2%, Hand-drawn 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar melancholic atmosphere and challenging combat system found in souls-like metroidvanias.

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 44%, Metroidvania 30.5%, Difficult 7.7%, Platformer 5.7%, Side Scroller 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging metroidvania with strong RPG elements and intense boss fights.

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Souls-like 26.5%, Difficult 13.6%, Side Scroller 10%, Platformer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, souls-like metroidvania with tight combat and intricate level design.

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 46%, Metroidvania 25.4%, Difficult 11.7%, Platformer 5.9%, Side Scroller 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D souls-like that provides the deep character customization and punishing difficulty you enjoy.

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 27.2%, Souls-like 24.3%, Difficult 13.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Side Scroller 8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique parry-based combat system and surreal world design that appeals to fans of difficult 2D action games.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Difficult 17.4%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on unique time-manipulation mechanics and high-speed platforming challenges.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Platformer 18.8%, Difficult 11.1%, 2D 5.9%, Side Scroller 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends tight platforming controls with a metroidvania structure, offering a high-energy experience.

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 29.4%, Platformer 8.1%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, painterly aesthetic and punishing combat that aligns with the souls-like elements of your seed game.

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 52.2%, Difficult 16.6%, Souls-like 12.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Action 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a traditional metroidvania experience with diverse character classes and challenging platforming.

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Souls-like 24.1%, Precision Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of 3D precision platforming and metroidvania exploration that tests your reflexes.

Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Souls-like 11.1%, Platformer 11%, Difficult 9.6%, Precision Platformer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features atmospheric platforming challenges where you manipulate the environment to progress.

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 50.1%, Souls-like 23.4%, 2D 4.4%, Difficult 4.1%, Side Scroller 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric metroidvania that continues the series' tradition of challenging combat.

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.8%, Platformer 13.1%, Difficult 4.4%, 2D 3.7%, Side Scroller 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational metroidvania that focuses on unique weapon mechanics and mysterious world-building.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.9%, Platformer 14.1%, Difficult 11%, Exploration 3%, Indie 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, retro-inspired metroidvania that rewards exploration and mastery of movement.

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 62.6%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Platformer 8.2%, Anime 6.5%, Difficult 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style metroidvania that offers deep progression systems and satisfying combat.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Open World 9.7%, Exploration 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet challenging metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and ability-gated progression.

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Difficult 11.7%, Hand-drawn 11%, Side Scroller 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines chaotic action with metroidvania exploration in a Lovecraftian setting.

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 24.5%, Difficult 13.5%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Platformer 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, souls-like metroidvania with a focus on atmospheric storytelling and challenging combat.

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, Platformer 15.6%, Open World 7.2%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Exploration 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Balances exploration with accessible but engaging platforming and combat encounters.

Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.

Why similar: Difficult 34.4%, Platformer 18.4%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Atmospheric 10.5%, 2D 9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced roguelite spin-off that retains the high-octane action and platforming of the original.

Guide Pronty and its Javelin partner Bront as it defends the once great city of Royla. Explore the deep sea, fight mutant sea creatures, and discover the secrets behind this new Atlantis in this beautiful action-packed adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Difficult 15.5%, Side Scroller 11%, Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique underwater setting with movement-based combat that feels distinct yet familiar.

Help Leah overcome a serious illness caused by her cybernetic implants. In this a platformer from the creators of Aeterna Noctis, you will face hundreds of challenges and secrets that unravel the mystery of Eden Genesis. Live this Cyberpunk 2D adventure.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.9%, Difficult 14.5%, Soundtrack 14.2% ★, Metroidvania 11.3%, Platformer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated precision platformer that will satisfy your desire for high-difficulty movement challenges.

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 16.1%, Difficult 10.8%, Precision Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 9.4%

Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive...

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Difficult 15.2%, Platformer 11%, Hand-drawn 9%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative-friendly metroidvania with a focus on fast-paced action and sci-fi atmosphere.

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Difficult 7.2%, Hand-drawn 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn metroidvania with a focus on platforming and challenging boss encounters.

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Souls-like 21.9%, Difficult 14.4%, Platformer 8.4%, Hand-drawn 5.1%

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 28.6%, Souls-like 24.4%, Difficult 14.7%, Hand-drawn 9%, Platformer 7.6%

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Souls-like 30.6%, Difficult 10.1%, Platformer 6.5%, Side Scroller 4.2%

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 20.3%, Difficult 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Platformer 11.4%

3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 22.4%, Difficult 12.6%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Platformer 9%

Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Souls-like 25.8%, Platformer 10.4%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Side Scroller 6%

Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.

Why similar: Soundtrack 23.5% ★, Metroidvania 21%, Difficult 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Platformer 8.4%

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Souls-like 25.6%, Difficult 14.6%, Platformer 8.4%, Exploration 5.3%

Demons, giants, mutants, and a talking Ball with hybrid limbs?! In WarriOrb you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one. Will you do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Souls-like 19.5%, Precision Platformer 12.9%, Difficult 10.8%, Side Scroller 8.5%

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 35.4%, Souls-like 31.2%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Platformer 9.4%, Atmospheric 3.7%

A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Difficult 17.2%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Platformer 8.8%, Exploration 7.3%

Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Difficult 16.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Exploration 4.9%

Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.3%, Difficult 19.6%, Platformer 16.5%, Indie 3.3%, 2D 3.1%

Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 21.8%, Difficult 14.4%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Platformer 8.9%

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.5%, Platformer 13.6%, Difficult 8.9%, Side Scroller 3.1%, 2D 2.9%

"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 27.1%, Souls-like 19.3%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Souls-like 27.4%, Difficult 14.4%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Platformer 8.6%

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: Metroidvania 40.3%, Souls-like 38.4%, Difficult 13%, Indie 2.9%, 2D 2.7%

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 26.5%, Souls-like 23.8%, Difficult 8.7%, Open World 8.1%, Platformer 7.6%

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Soundtrack 10.7% ★, Action-Adventure 8.5%

Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Souls-like 31.6%, Difficult 11.2%, Platformer 8%, Side Scroller 4.5%

Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Precision Platformer 27.9%, Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, 2D 3.8%

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 25%, Souls-like 22.5%, Difficult 13.9%, Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 5.9%

LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Difficult 20.6%, Platformer 14.2%, Exploration 5.1%, Puzzle Platformer 2.5%

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Puzzle Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 12.3%, Side Scroller 6%, Story Rich 5.4%

Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 21.3%, Difficult 12.4%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Platformer 8.7%

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 36.4%, Metroidvania 29.2%, Platformer 13%, Story Rich 4.9%, Atmospheric 4.9%

Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Souls-like 23.9%, Difficult 13.3%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Platformer 9.2%

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.1%, Platformer 18.1%, Action-Adventure 10%, Exploration 7.7%, Story Rich 6.4%