60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Souls-like, Action, 2D.
Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.
Enemies Within
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Eden's Guardian
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.
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Souls-like 17.3%, Side Scroller 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9%, Difficult 8.9%
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 18.8%, Souls-like 17%, Difficult 9%, Side Scroller 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
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 23.4%, Souls-like 15.5%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 20.3%, Difficult 11.6%, Platformer 8.5%, Exploration 5.6%
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 22.5%, Souls-like 17.5%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Difficult 10%, Platformer 9.3%
Gedda Cake is a metroidvania about Dragons and Cakes. Play as 6 characters with unique skills and playstyles, swap between them on the fly, battle dangerous foes and explore the vast sugar-coated lands of Sugria. Help them reclaim their invaded world and get The Cake!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Souls-like 19.7%, Difficult 11.1%, Platformer 8%, Side Scroller 7.5%
Lost Wish: In the desperate world is a 2D side-scrolling platformer. Play as a young girl, explore different locations, defeat monsters, and find out what secrets this cruel world is hiding from you. Wonderful pixel art, a sad story, epic bosses and much more is waiting for you in the Lost Wish...
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Souls-like 20.7%, Difficult 11.8%, Platformer 8.5%, Exploration 5.2%
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 25.2%, Souls-like 21%, Difficult 13%, Platformer 7.6%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Souls-like 19.8%, Difficult 11.2%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Platformer 8%
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide. Swap between DAWN and SHADE forms to unleash devastating abilities, wield Instruments as weapons, and rewrite reality itself in a world on the brink of annihilation by the SHADE Protocol.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Souls-like 21.9%, Difficult 11.6%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 5.4%
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 21.3%, Souls-like 19.3%, Side Scroller 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Platformer 7.5%
"ARO: Tales in the Dome" is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure game. Play as Aro and explore an elemental world sealed beneath the dome. As the journey unfolds, uncover the hidden conspiracy and face the truth about the world, the dome, and yourself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Souls-like 19.4%, Difficult 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Souls-like 21.7%, Difficult 14.4%, Platformer 6.8%, Exploration 4.5%
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: Souls-like 20.7%, Metroidvania 20.6%, Difficult 11.8%, Side Scroller 8%, 2D Platformer 6.7%
Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 12.8%, Platformer 9.7%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Difficult 6%
Lamp Chronicle is a 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Souls-like 20.3%, Side Scroller 10.1%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 8.4%
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 25.4%, Souls-like 22%, Difficult 12.7%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
"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 22.8%, Souls-like 16.5%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Platformer 7.3%
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 24.5%, Souls-like 19.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Platformer 7.8%
Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 23.5%, Difficult 12.4%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 4.4%
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 24.4%, Souls-like 21.4%, Difficult 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 8.3%
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 26.4%, Souls-like 22.2%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 8.5%, Hand-drawn 6.5%
Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Souls-like 22.6%, Difficult 11.6%, Platformer 9.1%, Hand-drawn 6.8%
Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Souls-like 18%, 2D Platformer 11%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
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 27.7%, Souls-like 23.6%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Side Scroller 6.7%, Platformer 6.2%
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.9%, Souls-like 17.3%, Difficult 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.2%, 2D Platformer 9%
Chiaroscuro is a 2D adventure platformer with metroidvania elements. Explore a world that has fallen into darkness and discover the Lights to illuminate your forgotten past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Difficult 12%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Platformer 8.7%, Side Scroller 7.5%
Discover the power of healing through the pursuit of mastery in the art of waterbending. Learn new skills, explore a living world full of riddles and mysteries that plague the peace between the material and spiritual world. A hand-drawn 2d platformer inspired by digital oil painting.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 18.9%, Difficult 10.5%, Platformer 10.2%, Exploration 6.1%
Last souls is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania soulslike game.The player controls a mysterious caped character and explores a labyrinthine, dark and cold world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Souls-like 21.1%, Difficult 11.2%, Platformer 8.5%, Side Scroller 5.8%
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 23.4%, Souls-like 19.8%, Difficult 12.3%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Platformer 7.2%
The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Souls-like 19.8%, Difficult 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 7.1%
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 23.6%, Souls-like 11.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Difficult 9.6%, Side Scroller 9.6%
A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Souls-like 23.4%, Difficult 14.7%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 7%
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 30.2%, Souls-like 21%, Difficult 12%, Platformer 8.6%, Exploration 4.8%
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 23.3%, Souls-like 17%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Difficult 9.2%
Immerse yourself in this strange Colorless World. Unleash new mechanics and defeat obstacles, monsters, and bosses. As you unravel a hidden story told between the lines that will shape your ultimate destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Souls-like 22.3%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Difficult 9.2%, Platformer 9%
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 22%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 8.4%, Exploration 6.4%
Explore and uncover the mystery of this enormous spaceship by shooting alien creatures in this Sci-Fi Action/Adventure Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Souls-like 20%, Difficult 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 7.7%
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Souls-like 20.9%, Difficult 11.9%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Platformer 8.5%
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 27.3%, Souls-like 24.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Hand-drawn 5.9%
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 28.8%, Souls-like 17.3%, Side Scroller 12.3%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Exploration 6.9%
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 23.1%, Souls-like 19.8%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Difficult 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
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 27.8%, Souls-like 20.4%, Difficult 12.8%, Platformer 7.4%, Female Protagonist 6%
"Children of the Birch" is a dark fantasy metroidvania inspired by the mythology of various Slavic peoples and combining a sophisticated platformer with a depressing narrative.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 23.7%, Difficult 12.1%, Platformer 9.4%, Exploration 4.9%
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 24.9%, Souls-like 22.7%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Platformer 9.2%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
Embark on a thrilling journey of self-discovery in a world where magic reigns and humanity has crumbled, as you traverse through challenging environments and uncover the truth behind your lost memories in this dynamic metroidvania game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Souls-like 19.2%, Side Scroller 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 7.7%
Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Souls-like 22.5%, Difficult 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 8.4%
A challenging action-platformer where players navigate diverse biomes filled with unique enemies, tough platforming challenges, and intense boss fights. With tight controls and punishing difficulty, the game rewards precision, mastery, and exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Difficult 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 7.3%
Recover scattered gem shards in this puzzle-filled, exploration-driven Metroidvania to restore balance and return home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Souls-like 19.6%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
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 24.6%, Souls-like 21%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Platformer 9%
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 38.7%, Platformer 10.2%, Side Scroller 7.2%, Action 5.9%, Difficult 5.9%
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, 2D Platformer 12%, Side Scroller 11%, Platformer 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8%
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 26.3%, Souls-like 20.4%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Difficult 11.3%, Platformer 7.9%
Resort adventure of exploration, life-sim and a little action. Your guide is in-game "Brochure" filled with map and activities. Check them off as you go. Learn new skills to unlock new areas. Days at the waterpark, nights at the hotel lounge. No enemies. Just your own pace. A cozy Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 7.8%
You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 24%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 8.3%, Exploration 8%
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 27.4%, Souls-like 16.7%, Difficult 10.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Exploration 7.3%
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 21%, Souls-like 19.2%, Difficult 11.3%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Platformer 7.7%
Dumbriel is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure set in Hell. Play as a clumsy fallen angel in a twisted underworld. Slash, craft, and dodge through deadly arenas, weird monsters, and hellish traps. Die, upgrade, and dive back in.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Souls-like 23.5%, Difficult 12.2%, Platformer 9.3%, Hand-drawn 5.9%
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 23%, Souls-like 20%, Difficult 10.9%, Female Protagonist 7%, Platformer 6.2%
