
Explore a hand-crafted Metroidvania where dreams and nightmares collide. Master fast-paced combat, craft powerful spells, and harness Color to restore a dying world while uncovering the truth behind the Dream Painters.
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Explore a hand-crafted Metroidvania where dreams and nightmares collide. Master fast-paced combat, craft powerful spells, and harness Color to restore a dying world while uncovering the truth behind the Dream Painters.

Midpoint
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.

Lillusion
An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.
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 24.6%, Souls-like 23.2%, Action RPG 8.9%, Platformer 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
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 24.9%, Souls-like 22.8%, Action RPG 11.1%, Platformer 7.6%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 24.7%, Action RPG 11%, PvE 8.5%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 22.1%, Platformer 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, 2D Platformer 6.8%
Explore an ancient world in The Malice Kingdom. Travel the rich and diverse landscape filled with ancient ruins, foreboding forests, and haunting mansions. Discover powerful weapons, befriend Whimsical characters, and uncover the dormant secret within the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Souls-like 21.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Platformer 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
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 28.5%, Souls-like 26.9%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Combat 6.1%
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 26.8%, Souls-like 24.1%, Action RPG 11%, Platformer 7.7%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
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 26.9%, Souls-like 24.1%, Action RPG 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Combat 6.6%
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Souls-like 26%, Metroidvania 24.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Action RPG 7.9%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
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 24.6%, Souls-like 23.1%, Action RPG 10.9%, Platformer 7.4%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
Spider Dynasty is a 2D Metroidvania with a distinctive ink-wash hand-drawn art style. It features original omnidirectional curved traversal and silk-swinging mechanics, plus Souls-like boss battles on irregular platforms, delivering a groundbreaking platform exploration and combat experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 22.6%, Action RPG 10.7%, Open World 7.6%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
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 23.6%, Souls-like 22%, Action RPG 10.2%, PvE 7.4%, 2D Platformer 6.9%
Set out on a journey through Sutra Pilgrim! Hone your skills, gather powerful Artifacts, meet steadfast allies, and challenge fearsome Yaoguai Kings. Traverse a vast mythic world inspired by Journey to the West, seek the Sutra Pilgrim, and uncover the hidden truth behind this westbound journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Souls-like 28.5%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 5.6%, Platformer 5.3%
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 27.1%, Metroidvania 25.5%, Dialogue Heavy 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Action RPG 6.3%
You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 26.4%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, PvE 8.3%, Platformer 7.5%
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 24.8%, Metroidvania 23.8%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Action RPG 7.6%, Platformer 5.3%
Spright is an epic 2D metroidvania about descending into a vast abyss that twists against you the deeper you go. Equipped with only your diving helm and a longswordm, you will dive head-on into a world that refuses to give way.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Souls-like 25.3%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Action 5.2%
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 37.6%, Action RPG 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Platformer 7.1%
Salene is a action-platformer with quick precise combat set in a world ravaged by a war of angels and men. Conquer the Seven Virtues, gain new skills and learn the Songs of Creation to rise up and face the divinity that commands them all!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Souls-like 24.4%, Action RPG 10.3%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Platformer 7.9%
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 31%, Souls-like 26.6%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Action RPG 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%
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 25.7%, Souls-like 23.9%, Action RPG 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Platformer 7.7%
Embark on a pixelated journey of exploration, platforming, and intense battles in Dark Watcher. Unveil the secrets of a dark realm, unlock abilities, and confront formidable adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Souls-like 20.4%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Action-Adventure 8%
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 26.3%, Souls-like 23.7%, Action RPG 15.5%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
Discover your destiny in Felampire! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of vampires and humans. Explore twisting caverns, solve devious puzzles and meet your heritage, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 13.8%, Action RPG 9.4%, Platformer 7.7%, PvE 6.6%
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Souls-like 25.5%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Platformer 8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
You awaken on the Altar inside the Life Cathedral. Life Blood is a first-person, Kingsfield-like action adventure game with a focus on exploration. Travel the interconnected world with fast-paced, reaction-based combat and discover the secrets within the heart of the mountain.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.1%, Metroidvania 21.9%, Action RPG 11.7%, PvE 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%
Experience the emotional life of a zombie with a microwave stuck on his butt. A 2D platformer with critical thinking based combat where each different enemy feels like a puzzle to solve instead of relying on brute hack & slash tactics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Souls-like 23.4%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Platformer 7.4%
LUNARIS is a 2D metroidvania with fast and fluid combat. Defeat brutal bosses, unlock new abilities. Master jumps, dashes, and precise strikes as you traverse the dangerous ruins of the Mountains of Kaliman in an adrenaline-filled abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 19.8%, Platformer 9.5%, Action RPG 7.1%, Combat 5.9%
A Katana-parrying action Metroidvania set in an era of falling cherry blossoms! Defeat your foes with pure, flawless swordplay and prove your absolute mastery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Souls-like 24.2%, Action RPG 10.3%, PvE 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
Under the tyranny of the four-throated, magic collapsed and darkness fell. Irang embarks on a journey to find her missing family and uncover her birth's secret. In a Metroidvania-style adventure, she explores a decayed world, enhances envoy powers, and aims to restore the lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Action RPG 14.6%, Souls-like 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Platformer 7.1%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Souls-like 19.6%, Action RPG 13.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%
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 27.1%, Souls-like 24%, Platformer 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, 2D Platformer 7%
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 30.4%, Souls-like 27.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Platformer 6.8%, 2D Platformer 5.8%
Can you keep going when all hope is lost? Isadora's Edge is a 2D Metroidvania with a unique future fantasy setting. Explore an alien world, battle against the corrupted forces bringing it to the edge of destruction, and uncover the secrets behind its impending demise!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Souls-like 17.1%, Multiple Endings 8.4%, Platformer 8.3%, Open World 7.6%
The lighthouse has gone dark! You awake as Mothboy, last in a long line of lightkeepers summoned when something goes wrong. In this action packed adventure you climb, fight and explore the depths of Cliff Kingdom searching for the lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Souls-like 28%, Platformer 8.2%, Multiple Endings 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 26.3%, Action RPG 9.4%, 2D Platformer 6%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
Explore a haunting and punishing world in this 2D action RPG. Lumen Inferius combines fast-paced combat with intricate RPG mechanics. Traverse ancient ruins, dark forests, and decaying castles, uncovering secrets of a cursed land. Your skill and strategy will determine its fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Souls-like 21%, Action RPG 10.1%, Dialogue Heavy 7.3%, PvE 7.2%
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 29.4%, Souls-like 24.1%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Platformer 6.9%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
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 30%, Souls-like 27.6%, Platformer 9.5%, Open World 6.8%, 2D Platformer 4.6%
Shape your destiny in the world of Oden! Use the power of time to defeat your enemies and explore a lost world. Uncover ancient legends and get ready to challenge the Tower of Heresy!
Why similar: Souls-like 26.7%, Action RPG 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Open World 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
FearOfTheFallen blends classic Metroidvania gameplay with the mechanics of an action RPG. Explore diverse biomes, fight your way through a multitude of creatures, solve puzzles, collect items, craft equipment, uncover secrets, and face your fiercest foes in epic boss battles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Souls-like 21.9%, Dialogue Heavy 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, PvE 6.3%
Linkisa is a hand-drawn Metroidvania set in a world inspired by Malagasy folklore and steampunk aesthetics. Play as General Linkisa, stripped of his memories, and explore the rain-soaked regions of the Empire of Orana in search of your past and the restoration of order. Masina ny orana.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Souls-like 13.1%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Colorful 6.7%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
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 27.8%, Souls-like 20.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
Control two heroes as one in this atmospheric 2D Metroidvania. Explore two ruined kingdoms, from crystalline ruins to clockwork towers. Seamlessly swap between Asir’s elemental swordplay and Layla’s tactical wire-bow to solve cooperative puzzles and seek the truth behind the Darian legacy.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Souls-like 21.5%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Platformer 7.6%, 2D Platformer 6.6%
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 31.7%, Souls-like 27.7%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Platformer 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
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 18.3%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Action RPG 7.4%
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 36.8%, Souls-like 22.4%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9%, Platformer 6.3%
A 2D Metroidvania where you control two characters at once. A blind swordsman fights in melee, while a spirit archer provides ranged support. Master parry rhythms and exploit weaknesses using the bestiary. Uncover the secrets of a world built on Asian aesthetics through a stranger's eyes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Action RPG 15.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Action 8.2%, Platformer 8.1%
Clash with tainted beasts as Divynia changes from the mundane to the unknown. As Aylidia, forge your destiny in a tale about courage and holding on to your beliefs. Will you unearth magic's greatest question, or are some mysteries better left untouched? Find out in this epic 2D Adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Souls-like 27.9%, Multiple Endings 7.6%, 2D Platformer 6.2%, Action-Adventure 5.7%
Assume the role of Onchu, a druid boy stranded on an island corrupted by dark magic. Learn new magic and abilities in this 2D Metroidvania and explore a stunning sidescrolling world to save the island from destruction.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Souls-like 23.9%, Platformer 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Pepper finds that her home has been taken over by an encroaching, melted, pink candy, endangering herself, her friends and her Queen. Seek out the pieces of sentient candy magic and save Pepper and her friends!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Souls-like 27.1%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
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 38.3%, Souls-like 31.7%, Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Action 5.2%
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: Souls-like 35.3%, Metroidvania 32.9%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Action 6.3%, Adventure 6.2%
Wake up in a war torn city, as you are hunted by formidable robotic invaders and desperate survivors alike. Prevail against powerful foes by discovering new abilities and testing your skills in a challenging 2-D metroidvania, all while learning the truth behind the mysterious Red Sun.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 25.4%, Open World 7.5%, 2D Platformer 7.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%
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 28.7%, Souls-like 25.7%, Platformer 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%, Multiple Endings 6.2%
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 25.6%, Souls-like 23.9%, Platformer 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, Open World 7%
A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Souls-like 28.3%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Platformer 7%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
What really is alchemy?
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Souls-like 25.5%, Multiple Endings 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8%, Open World 7.8%
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 29.1%, Souls-like 26.7%, Action-Adventure 8%, Platformer 6.9%, 2D Platformer 6.9%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Souls-like 32%, Adventure 6.7%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Action 4.8%