
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—
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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—

Bloodline
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!
CowardCastle
Forge your destiny in CowardCastle! Play as Frida, a young witch and her living hat, facing cursed creatures in a dark castle. Explore striking areas in search of a way out and fight your own way in this challenging retro 2D action game!
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 25.8%, Souls-like 21.4%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 9%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
Forge your destiny in CowardCastle! Play as Frida, a young witch and her living hat, facing cursed creatures in a dark castle. Explore striking areas in search of a way out and fight your own way in this challenging retro 2D action game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Souls-like 17.3%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
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 29.5%, Souls-like 19.9%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Platformer 9.2%
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 28.7%, Souls-like 26.1%, Platformer 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%, Story Rich 4.7%
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 31.4%, Souls-like 27.8%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 7.5%, Female Protagonist 5.9%
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 29.7%, Souls-like 26.4%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
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 30.4%, Souls-like 20.1%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
CINCILLA es una aventura metroidvania 2D de fantasía oscura con temática pixel art. Explora un misterioso pueblo con más de 50 niveles interconectados y descubre los misterios que se ocultan entre los Hilos y la Superficie.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Souls-like 26.9%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
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 30.9%, Souls-like 26.8%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Story Rich 6%
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 34.2%, Souls-like 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Platformer 10.2%, Anime 6.7%
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 31.6%, Souls-like 28.3%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
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 36.2%, Souls-like 22.1%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Anime 6.7%, Dark Fantasy 4.9%
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 26.1%, Souls-like 24%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 9.7%
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 39.9%, Souls-like 32.1%, Platformer 15.4%, 2D 4.8%, Action 3.4%
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 31.4%, Souls-like 27.2%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%
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 27.7%, Souls-like 24.5%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Anime 8.9%
Dark monsters are invading the remote lands... The beautiful exorcist goes there to save the people.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Souls-like 26.1%, Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Action 5.4%
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 29.6%, Souls-like 24.2%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 10%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
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 43.3%, Metroidvania 28.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Platformer 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
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%, Metroidvania 32.9%, Platformer 7.6%, 2D Platformer 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where Light clashes with the corrupted Darkness threatening to overtake the world. Ascend from the depths as Evan, heir of a fallen underworld, to awaken the radiant abilities within you & uncover the truth behind a world stripped of dawn.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 25.5%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
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 32.1%, Souls-like 27.1%, Platformer 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
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 38.5%, Souls-like 31.6%, Platformer 12.8%, Action 3.9%, 2D 3.6%
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 35%, Souls-like 29.4%, Platformer 12%, Indie 4.1%, Story Rich 3.7%
Awaken to a realm where dreams and reality blur beyond recognition. As the Awakened One, you must traverse a haunting world of nightmares and fragmented memories, where nothing is certain and every shadow hides unspeakable truths. Traverse the Dream revealing the nature of existence itself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 25.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 5%
In Mother ZERO, a cyberpunk action-adventure game, fight your way through a decaying world full of mysteries and threats. Explore deep underground bunkers, battle corrupted creatures, and encounter bizarre characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Souls-like 25.1%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Platformer 6.2%
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 26.5%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 10.5%, Anime 5.6%
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 31.7%, Souls-like 28.2%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Souls-like 21.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, 2D 3.9%
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 33.4%, Souls-like 28.3%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 5%
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 25.9%, Souls-like 24%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Souls-like 22.5%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
A dark metroidvania with RPG elements, "Undivine" challenges you to explore, battle, and uncover secrets in a desolate, interconnected world. Customize your abilities, wield unique weapons, and delve into deep lore filled with mystery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 24.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 10%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%
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: Souls-like 26.4%, Metroidvania 20.2%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
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 32.4%, Souls-like 29.7%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 12.4%, 2D 4%
"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 28.9%, Souls-like 21.3%, Platformer 10%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Anime 6.9%
"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 33.8%, Souls-like 28.6%, Platformer 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%, Story Rich 4.1%
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 27.8%, Souls-like 24.8%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 13%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%
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 38.6%, Souls-like 32.6%, Platformer 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 4.1%, 2D 4%
Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Souls-like 29.8%, Platformer 12.3%, Anime 5.4%, Story Rich 5%
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 32.9%, Souls-like 30.7%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Platformer 7%
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 31.7%, Souls-like 25.7%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 4.3%
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 37.8%, Souls-like 37.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Indie 4.3%
“Aeternum Vale” is a weird atmospheric Metroidvania set in a cryptic open-world full of dangers, mysteries, and odd characters. Make friends & slice your way through this out of time realm in a infinite quest to save your soul… or give it away?
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Souls-like 29%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
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 31.3%, Souls-like 28.2%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
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 30.8%, Souls-like 24.6%, Platformer 13.5%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
Welcome to the world of Sunken Sky and get ready for an epic action adventure through a vast open world. No place is beyond your reach - from the tallest mountains to the very minds of others. Battle bizarre creatures and befriend even stranger people. All in a detailed, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Platformer 10%, Anime 7.8%
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 29.7%, Souls-like 26.8%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.3%
The game Garden of Butterflies follows Rafaela on a journey of personal growth as she helps nature and her friends. Shrinking down and exploring her garden from a tiny perspective, she embarks on a unique visual and narrative experience, showing that everyone has the potential for great change.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, 2D Platformer 17%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Platformer 4.1%
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 26.6%, Souls-like 22.5%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 9.2%, Female Protagonist 9%
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.7%, Metroidvania 21.5%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
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 39.4%, Souls-like 23.7%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 8.4%, Indie 5.2%
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 27.6%, Souls-like 24%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
In order to find her runaway cat,a girl ventures into the deep mountains where monsters roam. However, this mountain hides the truth of the world. By collecting the journals of lost wanderers who entered the Black Forest, she gradually approaches that truth. What, indeed, awaits her ahead...
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 28.4%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Anime 4.2%
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 36.1%, Souls-like 30.9%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 3.5%
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 31.8%, Souls-like 28.3%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 11.4%, Story Rich 5.5%
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 27.9%, Metroidvania 27.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Platformer 7.6%
Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%
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 29.1%, Souls-like 26.4%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
Spright is a hand-crafted 2D action-adventure about a lone warrior in a diving helm, drawn into the ruins of a fallen world. Forge, swim, and fight through luminous caverns, cursed foundries, and drowned ruins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Souls-like 28.7%, Platformer 15.4%, Action 4.4%, 2D 4.4%