
Journey alongside the timid knight through this challenging metroidvania full of unique bosses and dynamic enemies. Build trust, unlock abilities, encourage and explore.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Singleplayer, Souls-like.

Journey alongside the timid knight through this challenging metroidvania full of unique bosses and dynamic enemies. Build trust, unlock abilities, encourage and explore.

Lightward
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.

Mother's Sword
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.
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 36.3%, Souls-like 28.4%, Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Action 4.4%
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 33.2%, Metroidvania 32.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Platformer 6%, Action 5.5%
Carry your life as a fragile crown in Crownless! An epic action adventure built for exploration and punchy combat. Explore a vast hand-crafted 2D world, uncover forgotten realms, and dash, swim, and forge your way through the unknown.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Souls-like 26.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Action 5%, Action-Adventure 4.6%
Lotus Knight is a 2D platform action game. A girl born from a lotus, following the call of her "mother", adventuring inside the world covered with flowers, exploring various interesting places, engaging in intense battles and experiencing a wonderful story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Souls-like 31.9%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D 4.2%, Action 4.2%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Souls-like 31.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Adventure 5.6%, Action-Adventure 5.1%
Tairo: Lost In Time is a 3D stylized metroidvania following Tairo, a young time weaver lost in a forgotten realm. Explore a big lively world, full with mysteries to solve, wide range of bosses, creatures and forgotten knights. Shape your journey downwards, manipulating time to reveal your past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, Souls-like 37.6%, Platformer 4.7%, Action 3.8%, Action-Adventure 3.7%
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 35.6%, Souls-like 29.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Platformer 6.7%, Action-Adventure 6%
EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 23.1%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Co-op 7%
A colorful metroidvania in which you must help catgirl save a world on the brink of destruction, honing your exploration and combat skills in epic battles to challenge the gods themselves!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Souls-like 14.2%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
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 31.7%, Souls-like 24.2%, Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
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 38.2%, Souls-like 30.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Adventure 3.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%
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 49.1%, Metroidvania 27.3%, Local Co-Op 6.4%, Platformer 5.1%, Co-op 4%
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 35.2%, Souls-like 28.7%, Platformer 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Adventure 3.6%
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 45.8%, Metroidvania 31.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Platformer 4.8%, Action 3.2%
"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 31.4%, Souls-like 22.2%, Platformer 8.5%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Anatine is a pixelated metroidvania game that contains organic musical elements. Play the flute to interact with the environment or unleash powerful magic! In the dangerous world of Avenis, battle against the Eidolons and confront powerful enemies to uncover the many secrets of this lost world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Souls-like 30.7%, Platformer 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Atmospheric 4.6%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Souls-like 26.2%, Platformer 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
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 32.7%, Co-op 11.1%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Platformer 9%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%
Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Souls-like 24.3%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action 5.5%, Platformer 3.7%
Embark on a delirious journey in this metroidvania set on a pirate island where all the characters are sea animals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Souls-like 30.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Platformer 7.2%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
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 34.1%, Souls-like 29.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, Female Protagonist 4.1%
Forge your magical journey through the world of Syntheria in this action, adventure, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Souls-like 28.5%, Platformer 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Action 4.7%
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 36%, Souls-like 31.6%, Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Adventure 3.9%
Revenge against the forces of good! That is the goal of the dark elf Belphora, who wants to avenge the death of her father. Explore the beautiful pixel art world, find items to improve yourself and fight various enemies in this Metroidvania-like game. Fight for glory and revenge!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Souls-like 27.8%, Platformer 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
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 36.8%, Souls-like 30.7%, Platformer 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Atmospheric 4%
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 42.6%, Souls-like 30.1%, Platformer 8.1%, Adventure 4.5%, Action 4%
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 41.5%, Souls-like 39.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Action 4.6%, Adventure 3.7%
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 36.3%, Souls-like 32.3%, Action-Adventure 10%, Platformer 6.1%, Action 5.1%
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 38.1%, Souls-like 30.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action-Adventure 5.6%, Platformer 4.1%
"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 37.6%, Souls-like 30.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Adventure 4%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Action 5.6%
As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.8%, Metroidvania 28.6%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Co-op 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
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 42.9%, Souls-like 24.7%, Action-Adventure 9%, Platformer 7.2%, Action 5.2%
Dive into the fairytale kingdom of Valora, a cute yet enigmatic Metroidvania, brimming with vibrant towns, enchanting critters, and hidden secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Souls-like 30.6%, Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Adventure 3.9%
FIGHT or KILL your way thru a world under attack by THE EVIL SKELETON ARMY—Episodic 2D+ Super Action Platforminger Adventurevania—The Most Indie Game Ever Made—
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Souls-like 29.7%, Platformer 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
A vertically-structured Metroidvania where genetic mutations redefine progression. Navigate a divine-biomechanical labyrinth with dynamically evolving combat forms, where every choice alters companion fates and the world's collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Souls-like 33.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Action 4.5%
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 35%, Souls-like 27.2%, Platformer 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
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 36.7%, Souls-like 23.7%, Platformer 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Plunge into Bacuri's journey. Discovering himself, friends, habilities, lands, challenges and enemies. Draft your own path in this 2D platformer crafted in modern pixel art style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 26.7%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
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 39.3%, Souls-like 32.1%, Platformer 7.6%, Action 6%, Action-Adventure 5.2%
A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Souls-like 32.4%, Platformer 7.3%, Action-Adventure 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.8%
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 31.7%, Souls-like 27%, Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Action 5.7%
Take control of Mace in this local co-op side scrolling platform shooter as you travel from assignment to assignment taking on enemy bots and dangerous bosses on different planets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Co-op 9.7%, Platformer 9.7%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%
A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.2%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Platformer 7.7%, Adventure 6.8%
Dark monsters are invading the remote lands... The beautiful exorcist goes there to save the people.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Souls-like 30%, Platformer 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Action 7.7%
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 36.3%, Souls-like 31.5%, Platformer 11.4%, Atmospheric 4.7%, Action-Adventure 3.8%
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 54.6%, Souls-like 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Action 4.9%
Dimension Drifters is a hand-drawn 2D anime action-platformer that takes players through intense, multi-dimensional combat. Join the protagonist, Ena on her quest to restore the shattered dimensions torn apart by the mysterious 'Dark Drifter.'
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Souls-like 28.2%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Platformer 6.2%, Action-Adventure 5.2%
Sacrifice parts of your own body and mind to gain powers. Survive the abyss, uncover the many ancient secrets it keeps, and find what your soul truly desires.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 8.2%
Chronicles of Teddy : Harmony of Exidus is a 2D Adventure / Action game with a Pixel Art Retro finish. Help Tarant in a quest, in which you will have to fight, use your sense of direction and hearing to accomplish your mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Platformer 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Action 5.8%
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Platformer 13%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Honey's Sweet Revenge is a metroidvania with mechanics inspired by platform fighters. Customize your item loadout and defeat enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.9%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Platformer 9.4%, Action 7.9%, Adventure 7.1%
In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Local Co-Op 13%, Platformer 10.8%, Co-op 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
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 39.4%, Souls-like 18.5%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Atmospheric 4.7%
Noad: The Priest is a 2D action adventure game. It tells the story of a priest who begins an expedition where an unknown black substance 'Adven' flows out of the gate and cannot return beyond it. Face the truth with newcomers beyond the gate!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Souls-like 26.9%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 7.7%
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 37.5%, Souls-like 31%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Action-Adventure 5.2%, Action 3.9%
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 35.8%, Souls-like 30.7%, Platformer 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
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 33.8%, Metroidvania 33.2%, Platformer 7.9%, Action-Adventure 6%, Pixel Graphics 6%
"Ends" is a classic 2D horizontal board action game. In the game, you will play a dead soldier. In the chaotic order, you will pick up the broken weapons again, explore the broken world, challenge the changing creatures, and find your final destination.
Why similar: Souls-like 37%, Metroidvania 27.9%, Action 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Adventure 9%