What games are most similar to After Shadows?

The most similar games to After Shadows include Pentacore, Savage Horizons, Spirit Fusion, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is After Shadows?

After Shadows is a Action, Adventure, Indie game with popular tags including Metroidvania, Hand-drawn, 2D Platformer, Multiple Endings, Action.

Best metroidvania games like After Shadows?

If you're looking for more metroidvania games like After Shadows, try Pentacore, Savage Horizons, Spirit Fusion. These share the Metroidvania tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like After 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 After Shadows. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like After Shadows but more hand-drawn?

To find games emphasizing hand-drawn, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Hand-drawn alongside Metroidvania. You can also explore the hand-drawn tag page directly.

Games Like After Shadows

Top Similar Games to After Shadows

Pentacore (2023) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and controller. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, 2D Platformer
Savage Horizons (2026) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Atmospheric. Also features indie and arcade. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Atmospheric
Spirit Fusion0 — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
NECROTOPIA (2022) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, 2D Platformer. Also features controller and gothic. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, 2D Platformer
KAON : Fragmented Core (2026) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features cartoony and post-apocalyptic. Tags: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania
Liminalia0 — Shared: 2D, Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features adventure and dark fantasy. Tags: 2D, Platformer, Metroidvania
Ex Vitro (2024) — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features exploration and pve. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Mechanode0 — Shared: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features action-adventure and mechs. Tags: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania
史莱狗(Slimg)0 — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features rpg and pixel graphics. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer
EON: Reset0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, 2D Platformer. Also features action-adventure and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, 2D Platformer
Florarium0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Hand-drawn. Also features exploration and story rich. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Hand-drawn
DEVIATOR (2024) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer. Also features early access and souls-like. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer
SHEEPO (2020) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and exploration. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Shards of Memories0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Hand-drawn. Also features indie and action-adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Hand-drawn
Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends0 — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features exploration and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Torii: Beyond The Gates0 — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features rpg and action rpg. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Cavalier0 — Shared: 2D, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer. Also features cute and fantasy. Tags: 2D, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer
Grapixo Arte em Guerra (2026) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action. Also features indie and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action
Autonomous Odyssey0 — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features exploration and robots. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Ataraxie (2024) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania
Kaila: The Journey to the Underworld0 — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Action. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Action
Puppetmaster0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Hand-drawn, Atmospheric. Also features combat and story rich. Tags: Metroidvania, Hand-drawn, Atmospheric
MADO0 — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Action. Also features exploration and sandbox. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Action
Alice Into the Panopticon0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action. Also features adventure and exploration. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action
Fevercide0 — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and action rpg. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Wattson the Bulb (2025) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features pixel graphics and fantasy. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Nocturnal 20 — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Atmospheric. Also features exploration and side scroller. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Atmospheric
Volkolak: The Will of Gods (2025) — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features early access and side scroller. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Necrosphere64 (2024) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, 2D Platformer. Also features precision platformer and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, 2D Platformer
Mono0 — Shared: Action, 2D Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features adventure and singleplayer. Tags: Action, 2D Platformer, Metroidvania
Elysian Echoes0 — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Ariana and the Elder Codex0 — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features adventure and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Stomp and the Sword of Miracles0 — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, 2D. Also features exploration and funny. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, 2D
The Little Brave (2025) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
The Smoke0 — Shared: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features adventure and rpg. Tags: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania
The Rift Between Us0 — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features anime and post-apocalyptic. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Memoria0 — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and exploration. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate0 — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features adventure and exploration. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
SpellTome0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, 2D. Also features souls-like and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, 2D
Shadow Labyrinth (2025) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Kazimir and the Halloween Feast0 — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features pve and rpg. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Briar Flame (2026) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Atmospheric. Also features souls-like and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Atmospheric
Astra: Fading Stars0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Hand-drawn, 2D Platformer. Also features action-adventure and story rich. Tags: Metroidvania, Hand-drawn, 2D Platformer
EXIL0 — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer
RIN: The Last Child (2024) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action. Also features exploration and emotional. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action
Marko: Beyond Brave (2024) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features exploration and combat. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
Overbowed (2024) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, 2D. Also features adventure and pixel graphics. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, 2D
Second Works (2025) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer. Also features action-adventure and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer
Akatori: Сhapter One (2024) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features adventure and exploration. Tags: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania
Goo Keeper (2023) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Hand-drawn. Also features action-adventure and exploration. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Hand-drawn
Lumen Veil0 — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and action-adventure. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Overplasma0 — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features 2d fighter and exploration. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer
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Chibits0 — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Action. Also features exploration and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Action
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance (2025) — Shared: Action, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features singleplayer and ninja. Tags: Action, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Destroyed Base (2024) — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features casual and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Albert's Journey0 — Shared: Platformer, 2D, Metroidvania. Also features indie and retro. Tags: Platformer, 2D, Metroidvania
The Monk0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer. Also features early access and adventure. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, Platformer
Gauntlet Force: Rise of the Machines0 — Shared: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features adventure and beat 'em up. Tags: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania
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