60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Platformer, 2D, Difficult.
AXIS: Urban Samsara is a brutal 2D Action-RPG Metroidvania set inside Babylon — a vertical megacity built around a colossal Mountain rising from the void. Fight your way from the lowest Layer to the Summit, tear weapons from fallen bosses, reshape your build, and uncover what is pulling you upward.
SHADE Protocol
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.
DREIFRAME
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.
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 34.1%, Souls-like 17%, Difficult 12.7%, Platformer 7%, Atmospheric 5.8%
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 37.1%, Souls-like 18%, Difficult 13.1%, Platformer 7.1%, Atmospheric 4.9%
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 32.3%, Souls-like 16.9%, Difficult 13.3%, Platformer 6.9%, Atmospheric 6%
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 51.2%, Difficult 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Souls-like 7.3%, Action 5.5%
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 36.9%, Souls-like 13%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
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 41.4%, Souls-like 17.7%, Difficult 16.3%, Platformer 5.5%, Action 4.8%
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 34.2%, Souls-like 16%, Difficult 11.3%, Side Scroller 6.1%, Exploration 6%
Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Souls-like 20.6%, Difficult 15.5%, Platformer 6.8%, Atmospheric 4.3%
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 32.7%, Souls-like 17.1%, Difficult 13.3%, Platformer 7%, Atmospheric 6.3%
Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.8%, Difficult 16.8%, Platformer 9.8%, Action 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
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: Metroidvania 29.2%, Souls-like 17.4%, Difficult 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Story Rich 5.4%
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 33.6%, Souls-like 15.5%, Difficult 12.1%, Platformer 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
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 35.1%, Souls-like 18.7%, Difficult 13.2%, Platformer 7.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%
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 35.4%, Souls-like 18.5%, Difficult 14.6%, Platformer 7.8%, Atmospheric 7.3%
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Souls-like 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Difficult 8.2%, Gore 6.6%
"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 38.6%, Souls-like 18.9%, Difficult 13.3%, Platformer 7.5%, Atmospheric 5.6%
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 29.6%, Spectacle fighter 15% ★, Souls-like 14.4%, Difficult 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
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 32.6%, Souls-like 17.4%, Difficult 13.6%, Platformer 7.1%, Action 5.3%
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 37%, Souls-like 18.9%, Difficult 14.9%, Platformer 5.7%, Story Rich 4.6%
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 31.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Souls-like 11.9%, Platformer 6.9%, Atmospheric 6.6%
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 41.7%, Souls-like 17.1%, Difficult 13.6%, Platformer 7.1%, Atmospheric 5.3%
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 39.2%, Souls-like 15.9%, Difficult 12.1%, Platformer 8.6%, Story Rich 6.2%
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 35.4%, Souls-like 18.5%, Difficult 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Platformer 7.5%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, Souls-like 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Action 6.3%, Exploration 6.1%
The Guise is a dark metroidvania fairy tale about a boy trapped in the body of a monster. Can he hold onto his humanity? It's up to you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 16.1%, Difficult 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.6%
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 31.8%, Souls-like 17.2%, Difficult 13.5%, Platformer 7%, Atmospheric 6.6%
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 34.9%, Souls-like 17.8%, Difficult 13.1%, Platformer 7.1%, Atmospheric 5.9%
Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Souls-like 14.5%, Difficult 10.7%, 2.5D 7.3%, Violent 6.1%
Explore a pyramid full of misteries while fighting against the dark forces. Chain your attacks in a fast paced combat system full of stylish combo. Fuse and equip the skills you find to forge your own path.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Spectacle fighter 17.6% ★, Souls-like 15.7%, Difficult 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Difficult 8.5%, Platformer 7.7%, Action 4.8%
In a world of eternal darkness, navigate the unknown with only the glow of your companion, Spark. Craft arrows from the environment to survive, uncover lost secrets of an ancient world, and push forward through the shadows into hope. Will you find your way, or will the dark consume you?
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Souls-like 14.1%, Difficult 12.2%, Platformer 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%
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 47.1%, Souls-like 22.3%, Platformer 8.7%, Action 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Spright is a 2D action-adventure about a lone warrior in a diving helm, drawn into the ruins of a fallen world. Craft weapons, bend spacetime, and fight through hostile environments, survive ambushes, and explore strange realms.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.8%, Souls-like 19%, Platformer 9.9%, Action 7.4%, Exploration 6.5%
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 24.5%, Souls-like 18.3%, Difficult 14.4%, Platformer 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Spectacle fighter 16.4% ★, Souls-like 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.1%
Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 17.5%, Difficult 12.7%, 2.5D 7.1%, Platformer 6.8%
Dive into the fairytale kingdom of Valora, a cute yet enigmatic Metroidvania, brimming with vibrant towns, enchanting critters, and hidden secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Souls-like 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Platformer 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.2%
Astronium is a metroidvania with souls-like aspects, with a focus on combat and on getting weapons. Defeat strong enemies, survive ambushes, explore diferent biomes and meet interesting individuals on this hostile planet
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Souls-like 16.6%, Difficult 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 6%
A 2D metroidvania where your final boss is the character you didn’t choose. Play as Seren or Umbra—Master directional spear combat, explore a broken world, and uncover the truth behind your bond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Souls-like 19.3%, Difficult 16.6%, Platformer 7.1%, Atmospheric 5.7%
Fight, explore, and collect. Step into the role of a wandering fox in this Eastern-fantasy Metroidvania, braving a beautifully crafted world fraught with danger.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Souls-like 19%, Difficult 14.4%, Platformer 6.9%, Exploration 5.8%
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Souls-like 16.7%, Difficult 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Side Scroller 5.3%
Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Souls-like 14.5%, Difficult 13.7%, Platformer 6.7%, Atmospheric 6.3%
Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Difficult 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Platformer 8%, Action 6.6%
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 40.9%, Souls-like 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Platformer 6.6%
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 32.5%, Souls-like 16.7%, Difficult 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Atmospheric 6.4%
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 39.7%, Souls-like 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Platformer 6.9%
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 39.4%, Souls-like 20.2%, Difficult 14.5%, Platformer 8%, Exploration 4.1%
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 43.2%, Difficult 15%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Action 7.2%, Platformer 7.2%
The Chaos Rider finally wakes up after ages. Explore a mysterious island with tons of secrets and treasures to discover ! Fight your way through hordes of enemies and fulfill the dream of the Great Architect. Create your own playstyle, beat bosses and do crazy platforming in this epic adventure game
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.3%, Difficult 18.1%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Exploration 6.7%, Platformer 6.4%
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 45.7%, Souls-like 20.8%, Platformer 7.3%, Exploration 6.4%, Action 6%
"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 34.5%, Souls-like 18.3%, Difficult 14%, Side Scroller 6.6%, Exploration 5.8%
"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 35.7%, Souls-like 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Platformer 6.9%, Side Scroller 6.1%
A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.6%, Platformer 11.4%, Action 8.6%, Exploration 7.7%, Difficult 7.1%
Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 16.3%, Difficult 13.1%, Platformer 6.5%, Atmospheric 6.4%
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 35.2%, Difficult 11.9%, Souls-like 10.2%, Platformer 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.2%
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 32.5%, Souls-like 17.3%, Difficult 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Platformer 7.2%
Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.7%, Difficult 16.4%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action 6.2%
Samurai Yokai is a 2D souls-like metroidvania inspired by Sekiro and Japanese myth. Fight cursed samurai and yokai using deflections and lightning powers. Ascend on cloud platforms, reflect the bullets of foes, explore lush forests, frozen tundras, and uncover secrets deep within.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Souls-like 16.7%, Difficult 13%, Gore 7.8%, Violent 6.7%
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Uncle Che! Explore a vibrant 2D world, battle whimsical enemies, and uncover secrets to retrieve the stolen ingredients and save the recipe for legendary bread in this charming Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.4%, Difficult 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Exploration 6.9%, Story Rich 6.1%
