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Games Like ARO: Tales In The Dome

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  1. #1 Enemies Within
    97% matchNo user reviews2028
    Dev: BoomSqueak
    Windows

    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 22.6%, Souls-like 18.7%, Side Scroller 14%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Difficult 9.4%

  2. #2 Akatori
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Contrast Games
    Windows

    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 21.6%, Souls-like 19.4%, Difficult 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.7%

  3. #3 Dimension Rift Zero
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MrDyvik
    Windows

    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 23.9%, Souls-like 22.2%, Difficult 12.4%, Exploration 6.1%, 2D Platformer 5.6%

  4. #4 Eden's Guardian
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Voragine Game Studio
    Windows

    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 20.4%, Souls-like 19.3%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Difficult 10%, 2D Platformer 8%

  5. #5 Deer Crusade
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Black Coffee Studio
    Windows

    Recover scattered gem shards in this puzzle-filled, exploration-driven Metroidvania to restore balance and return home.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Souls-like 18.8%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Hand-drawn 6.5%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

  6. #6 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2023
    Dev: The Island Games
    Windows

    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 21.6%, Souls-like 20.5%, Side Scroller 14.4%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 6.5%

  7. #7 Last Souls
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ruben Wihler
    Windows · Mac

    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 23.6%, Souls-like 21.4%, Difficult 11.1%, Side Scroller 7.8%, Hand-drawn 5.1%

  8. #8 Shieldbound
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Team Bangers
    Windows

    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 22.8%, Souls-like 21.5%, Difficult 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Hand-drawn 6.6%

  9. #9 WarriOrb: Prologue
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 399 reviews2019
    Dev: Not Yet
    Windows · Linux

    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 21.9%, Souls-like 21%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Difficult 11.7%, Open World 7.1%

  10. #10 SHADE Protocol
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Little Legendary
    Windows · Linux

    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 26.8%, Souls-like 24%, Difficult 12.4%, Side Scroller 6.6%, Exploration 5.8%

  11. #11 Solateria
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 331 reviews2026
    Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
    Windows

    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 26.1%, Souls-like 23.7%, Difficult 13.4%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Hand-drawn 7.5%

  12. #12 Steel Flood
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Egobounds
    Windows

    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 25.4%, Souls-like 24%, Difficult 12.1%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Hand-drawn 6.6%

  13. #13 Gedda Cake
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Flannel Bear Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 24%, Souls-like 22.4%, Difficult 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.3%, 2D Platformer 7.6%

  14. #14 Alchemonium
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nox Solis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    What really is alchemy?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Souls-like 21.7%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Multiple Endings 7.1%

  15. #15 Anokye
    87% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Mills Media
    Windows

    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 31.4%, Souls-like 23.9%, Difficult 15.5%, Exploration 4.9%, Hand-drawn 4.1%

  16. #16 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
    84% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2026
    Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
    Windows

    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 23.4%, Souls-like 22.4%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Open World 8.5%, Difficult 7.7%

  17. #17 Midpoint
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Frandy
    Windows

    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 24.5%, Souls-like 23.4%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Exploration 6.6%

  18. #18 THE DARK DWELLERS
    86% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2022
    Dev: COLNELIUS
    Windows

    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 23%, Metroidvania 21.8%, Difficult 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.8%, 2D Platformer 7.3%

  19. #19 Afterimage
    84% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
    Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 23.7%, Souls-like 18.1%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Difficult 9.6%

  20. #20 Hollow Knight
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 534,538 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Cherry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 31%, Souls-like 22.6%, Difficult 12.6%, Exploration 5.1%, Side Scroller 4.6%

  21. #21 Lamp Chronicle
    83% matchMixed67% of 81 reviews2021
    Dev: Pixellica Corp.
    Windows

    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: Souls-like 23%, Metroidvania 22.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Hand-drawn 8.5%

  22. #22 Shards of Memories
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Iron Twelve Games
    Windows

    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 32.8%, Souls-like 20.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

  23. #23 Awita: Journey of Hope
    80% matchMostly Positive75% of 89 reviews2025
    Dev: ant_game_projects
    Windows · Linux

    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 27.9%, Souls-like 19.3%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 7.6%

  24. #24 Lost Wish: In the desperate world
    82% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2022
    Dev: Innocent Soul
    Windows

    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 26.7%, Souls-like 24.7%, Difficult 13.8%, Side Scroller 7.8%, Exploration 6.1%

  25. #25 Colorless World
    81% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2022
    Dev: Bazzucco Entertainment
    Windows

    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 26.1%, Souls-like 24.3%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Difficult 9.8%, Open World 6.2%

  26. #26 Volkolak: The Will of Gods
    78% matchVery Positive92% of 231 reviews2025
    Dev: Volkolak Team
    Windows

    Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Souls-like 21.9%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Multiple Endings 6.4%

  27. #27 Stellar Poetry
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MXL-StudioPub: TrueColor Games
    Windows

    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 26.5%, Souls-like 24.4%, Difficult 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Multiple Endings 7%

  28. #28 Unbound: Worlds Apart
    79% matchVery Positive84% of 1,299 reviews2021
    Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    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 24.7%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Souls-like 12.8%, Difficult 10.3%, Exploration 6.4%

  29. #29 Spider Dynasty
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Zhiwu Game
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A realm where two ancient trees have long harbored rival royal bloodlines, each having woven their aerial dominion from spider silk across countless generations. Yet now, dark forces of unknown origin stir, spreading their corruption throughout the silk realm...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Souls-like 21.6%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Open World 7.3%

  30. #30 DEVIATOR
    76% matchMixed68% of 988 reviews2024
    Dev: Gami Studio
    Windows

    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 28.7%, Souls-like 25.4%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Hand-drawn 6.8%

  31. #31 White Flame Inna: Daughter of the Void
    76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Ongar Studio
    Windows

    2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Souls-like 24.1%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 7%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

  32. #32 GINSHA
    77% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2023
    Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
    Windows · Linux

    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 26.9%, Souls-like 22.4%, Side Scroller 15.8%, 2D Platformer 12%, Open World 7.5%

  33. #33 Twilight Monk
    74% matchMostly Positive77% of 346 reviews2025
    Dev: Aquatic Moon GamesPub: GRAVITY GAME ARISE Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 21%, Metroidvania 20.1%, Souls-like 15.8%, Open World 10.1%, Difficult 8.9%

  34. #34 DREIFRAME
    74% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
    Dev: MrDrone
    Windows

    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 31.3%, Souls-like 27%, Difficult 13.9%, Exploration 5%, Multiple Endings 4.7%

  35. #35 Elysian Echoes
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Grinding Crow
    Windows

    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 25.1%, Souls-like 22.5%, Side Scroller 13%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

  36. #36 Momogatari
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sentori Studio
    Windows

    Explore the Yomi world with a sacred weapon that can change sword types. Fight different "Yokai" and challenge the "Kami" of this world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Souls-like 18.8%, Difficult 9.5%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8%

  37. #37 Last Vanguard
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 91 reviews2025
    Dev: Cool Tapir Studios
    Windows

    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 26.8%, Souls-like 21.8%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Difficult 11.8%, Exploration 6.9%

  38. #38 Chiaroscuro
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BlackberryKinPub: BlackberryStudio
    Windows · Mac

    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 25.8%, Difficult 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Multiple Endings 7.3%

  39. #39 Crown Of Silence
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nyro Interactive
    Windows

    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 30.2%, Souls-like 19%, Side Scroller 17.8%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 7.5%

  40. #40 Benders of Moona
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lincoln Charlles BorgesPub: Tao Team
    Windows

    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 29.9%, Souls-like 21.5%, Difficult 11.6%, Exploration 6.8%, Story Rich 6.4%

  41. #41 The Lost Key
    72% matchMixed69% of 29 reviews2024
    Dev: AmmashDev
    Windows

    You are the last hope, be ready to resist the enemy and eliminate injustice and tyranny.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Souls-like 21.3%, Side Scroller 15%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

  42. #42 Misspell
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bones Keeper Studio
    Windows

    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 30%, Souls-like 15.1%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Difficult 6.9%, Exploration 6.4%

  43. #43 Hell University
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: zakitaki
    Windows

    Explore yet another indie metroidvania as you venture through the Hell University campus. Conquer the demons that infest the essence of Hell University, and save the school from certain doom.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Souls-like 21%, Side Scroller 14.7%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 7.1%

  44. #44 Pronty
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 1,254 reviews2021
    Dev: 18Light Game Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 25.3%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Difficult 12.6%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Exploration 6.5%

  45. #45 Astra: Fading Stars
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dimension OmegaPub: Dimension Omega
    Windows · Linux

    It's you who can make a change. Use your soul to fight the corruption that leaks in the mysterious and atmospheric universe of Astra. Dive deeply into the essence of this world and navigate around danger leaning on truths and secrets. The Stars are Fading! Soon the darkness will swallow them all.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, 2D Platformer 13%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Open World 8.4%

  46. #46 Aeterna Noctis
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,963 reviews2021
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Souls-like 21.4%, Difficult 12.4%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Action-Adventure 5.6%

  47. #47 Deepening Fire
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 628 reviews2023
    Dev: VeryBigDogPub: Merlion Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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: Souls-like 22.6%, Metroidvania 22.3%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Difficult 13.9%, Exploration 6.7%

  48. #48 Nara: Facing Fire
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Glowing Glade Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In a world where a mysterious energy known as Va flows through and connects all living beings, a child with the power to command this energy was born. As the last of her kind, young Nara must unravel the dark secrets of her power and face the flames and shadows that took someone special from her.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Souls-like 23.4%, Difficult 13%, Open World 7.7%, Exploration 7.2%

  49. #49 Custodian: Beginning of the End
    70% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2021
    Dev: Red-Pixel
    Windows

    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 24.8%, Souls-like 22.3%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Difficult 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.9%

  50. #50 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 3,067 reviews2024
    Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    "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 26.4%, Souls-like 20%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Exploration 5.5%

  51. #51 SpellTome
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
    Windows

    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 29.7%, Souls-like 27.9%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Hand-drawn 6.1%

  52. #52 Aestik
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 91 reviews2024
    Dev: Hooded Traveler Games
    Windows

    Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 19.3%, Souls-like 17.9%, 2D Platformer 14%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Multiple Endings 6.5%

  53. #53 PlayBound
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Studio Sploot
    Windows

    PlayBound tells the story of Kelvin, a boy whose parents have become fatally boring. Strap on your velcro light-up kicks and equip your POG slammers, because it's time to save the world from certain lameness!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 19.9%, Souls-like 16.1%, Side Scroller 13%, Difficult 10.1%, Open World 6.7%

  54. #54 Tartapolis
    70% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2021
    Dev: Fusion Studios
    Windows

    Explore a huge metropolis full of dark corners, aware technology and shady characters. Fight your way through, as you evolve your fighting skills, acquire and upgrade weapons, tune up bots and complete side quests as you discover the true face of the city!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Souls-like 21%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Difficult 11.9%, Exploration 6.9%

  55. #55 Foregone
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
    Dev: Big Blue Bubble
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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 27.2%, Souls-like 22.2%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Difficult 12.3%, 2D 4%

  56. #56 Night Breaker
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 10 DEAD Pixels
    Windows

    Venture into an unusual, alien world full of danger and mysteries in this sci-fi Metroidvania. Grab your gear and face the challenge of sustaining a once-thriving space colony. Can you bring this place back to life? Are you ready to uncover all the secrets lurking in the darkness?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Difficult 14.1%, Exploration 8.3%, Open World 6.7%

  57. #57 SlideNGlide
    68% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: RBCMrRhoads
    Windows

    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 29.9%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Difficult 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 7.7%

  58. #58 Second Works
    66% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
    Dev: #Sharp
    Windows

    『Second Works』 is a 2D platform action-adventure game set in a sci-fi fantasy world based on biotechnology. Enjoy the unique atmosphere created by colorful anime-style graphics and the thrilling experience of high-difficulty action.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 21.8%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Hand-drawn 6.1%

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