60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Metroidvania, Souls-like, 2D.
Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess is a 2D action with metroidvania elements set in a 16th-century fantasy world, drawn with cozy pixels. Explore a mysterious realm, battle ruthless enemies, and uncover powerful weapons and abilities. And remember: beer is the best medicine in these grim times!
Eden's Guardian
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.
Lost Wish: In the desperate world
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...
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 19.8%, Souls-like 17.3%, Difficult 10.1%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Platformer 6.9%
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 24.1%, Souls-like 20.6%, Difficult 13%, Platformer 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%
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 23.6%, Souls-like 17.8%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Difficult 11.2%, Platformer 9.1%
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 20.8%, Souls-like 20.2%, Difficult 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Side Scroller 7.9%
Traverse a massive, ruined and beautiful world in this intense, atmospheric action platformer. Steal enemy abilities and fight them back with their own runic magic and deadly swordplay, as you attempt to find your lost twin sister in the sunken kingdom of Ithos.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Souls-like 16.8%, Swordplay 12.8%, Difficult 8.8%, Side Scroller 8.6%
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 29.3%, Souls-like 23.2%, Difficult 13.5%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 3.4%
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 25.4%, Souls-like 19.5%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Difficult 11%, Platformer 6.5%
Valiant Saga is a brutal 2D action-platformer with RPG elements. Wield a massive axe and explore cursed kingdoms, from snowy hills to blood soaked catacombs. Face hordes of abysmal creatures with pixel art visuals and a powerful metal soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.9%, Souls-like 15.4%, Vampires 14.7% ★, Swordplay 10.2%, Side Scroller 7.6%
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: Souls-like 20.7%, Metroidvania 16.8%, Difficult 13%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Platformer 7.8%
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 23.9%, Souls-like 20.9%, Difficult 13%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Platformer 8.2%
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 32.2%, Souls-like 25.6%, Difficult 15.4%, Platformer 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 3.9%
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 28%, Souls-like 22.9%, Difficult 13.6%, Platformer 9.1%, Side Scroller 4.8%
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 35.2%, Souls-like 16.5%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Swordplay 9.3%, Action-Adventure 5.7%
Hemlon the Grey is a 2D Souls-like game focused on deflection-based action, where life and death are decided at the edge of the blade. Follow the story of Hemlon, half-demon warrior, slay disrupters and uncover the secrets behind The Broken Wings and the Republic of Reinz.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Souls-like 21.5%, Swordplay 17.7%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%
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 23.7%, Souls-like 20.4%, Swordplay 13.3%, Difficult 12.8%, Platformer 7.8%
"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 29%, Souls-like 23.2%, Difficult 13.1%, Platformer 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 5.4%
"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 24.7%, Souls-like 17.2%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Platformer 7.5%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
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 26.9%, Souls-like 23.4%, Difficult 13.3%, Platformer 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 7%
Master your combat techniques and explore a magic world in this combat - focused metroidvania. Help the unreliable narrator complete his story which changes depending on the player's actions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 22.6%, Difficult 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%, Medieval 6.1%
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 23.5%, Souls-like 20.8%, Difficult 13%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Platformer 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 28.4%, Souls-like 22.7%, Difficult 15.6%, Platformer 8%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
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 33%, Souls-like 23.1%, Difficult 17%, Platformer 7%, Indie 3.9%
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 22.7%, Souls-like 16.9%, Difficult 12.8%, Side Scroller 9%, Platformer 7.6%
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 28%, Souls-like 23.5%, Difficult 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Platformer 6.9%
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 34.4%, Souls-like 15.8%, Platformer 10.8%, Difficult 9.7%, Vampires 9.2% ★
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 25.8%, Souls-like 21.5%, Difficult 12.7%, Platformer 8.4%, Side Scroller 6%
Omen Fall is an action-packed, story-driven fantasy adventure game that draws players into a past woven with forgotten agreements. Fight against the darkness in this 2D metroidvania experience presented with pixel art graphics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.1%, Souls-like 18.8%, Difficult 12%, Swordplay 11.2%, Platformer 7.1%
Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Souls-like 21.8%, Vampires 16.8% ★, Difficult 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
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 29.6%, Souls-like 24.8%, Side Scroller 7%, Platformer 6.2%, Action-Adventure 5.1%
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 32.3%, Souls-like 21.6%, Difficult 13.7%, Platformer 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 4.1%
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 26.9%, Souls-like 23%, Difficult 10.5%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Platformer 9%
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 26.1%, Souls-like 22.3%, Difficult 13.9%, Platformer 8.8%, Side Scroller 8.6%
The underworld lies in ruins, ravaged by evil karma. In this unknown and perilous realm of the dead, you must fight against demonic forces, collect mystical artifacts, face the Yama Kings and the Ghost Emperors, sever the Karma, and reforge the path of reincarnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Souls-like 18.2%, Difficult 17.2%, Platformer 7.4%, Exploration 5.3%
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 37.6%, Metroidvania 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Difficult 7%, Platformer 4.5%
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 24.4%, Souls-like 21.3%, Difficult 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Platformer 8%
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: Metroidvania 22.3%, Souls-like 20.8%, Difficult 14.4%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Platformer 7.8%
Nonu is a hand-drawn 2D souls-like where every action draws from two interlinked resources—one born from inner strength, the other granted by a higher power. Explore a dying world, uncover artifacts that enable distinct builds, and piece together the truth behind its vanished god.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Souls-like 20.1%, Difficult 12.4%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Platformer 7.5%
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 25.7%, Souls-like 12.3%, Difficult 11.4%, Platformer 11.1%, Side Scroller 10.1%
Infinity Wanderer is a roguelite, souls-lite action-platformer. Players dive into Lunara's dark story, facing her fears in a nightmare world. With handcrafted levels and deep character customization, it offers fluid, challenging combat that blends fast-paced and strategic souls-like mechanics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, Souls-like 17.7%, Vampires 14.9% ★, Side Scroller 9.6%, Platformer 6.7%
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 29.1%, Souls-like 24.4%, Difficult 14%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 5.2%
Beautiful 16 bit retro art style with fluid animations and deliberate combat. Read the enemy and act accordingly in this seamless world without any load screens.
Why similar: Swordplay 23.1%, Souls-like 18.3%, Difficult 15.5%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Medieval 8%
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 30.9%, Souls-like 14.3%, Platformer 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Difficult 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 31.2%, Souls-like 17.9%, Difficult 13.6%, Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 5.7%
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 28.8%, Souls-like 24.6%, Difficult 15.6%, Platformer 10%, Exploration 5.4%
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Why similar: Souls-like 25.4%, Metroidvania 14.2%, Difficult 12.3%, Swordplay 9.7%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
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 33.8%, Souls-like 31.5%, Difficult 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
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 29.7%, Souls-like 18.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Platformer 8.2%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
If you enjoyed NES games like Castlevania, Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, Jorney to Silius you have to try this game! Play as Vlad Tepes Dracula and fight your way to the Wallachian border to take your rightful throne in a new medieval Classicvania game with gorgeous art, and 10 playable characters!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Vampires 15% ★, Souls-like 13.2%, Difficult 10.8%, Side Scroller 9.1%
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 31.2%, Metroidvania 31.2%, Swordplay 9.2%, Platformer 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
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 30.3%, Souls-like 24.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Side Scroller 6.4%
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 35.1%, Souls-like 20.2%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Difficult 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%
Embark on an epic journey in Ceplion, a metroidvania-inspired action-platformer. Explore the Ceplion Island, uncovering mysteries and ancient secrets. Engage in precise combat against believers and monstrous creatures. Harness the power of inheritors to bring an end to the relentless war.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 18.8%, Difficult 13.9%, Platformer 8.7%, Medieval 7.2%
Parry and thrust your way into a 2.5D action platformer with a unique style-based combat system. As you explore hidden passageways and duel strange creatures, you will need all of your swashbuckling panache to survive.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Swordplay 20.9%, Souls-like 17.6%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Platformer 6.9%
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 41.5%, Souls-like 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, 2D 3.9%
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 30.1%, Souls-like 25.6%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
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 42.1%, Metroidvania 23.7%, Difficult 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Platformer 4.9%
Human vs Food is a challenging action platformer game set in a world where food has taken over the world. In battle, you will have to destroy food a lot and skillfully. Explore 100 levels, play as 6 different characters with different skills. Save the world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Souls-like 23.3%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Female Protagonist 8%
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 22.7%, Souls-like 19.9%, Difficult 12.7%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Platformer 7.5%
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 30.3%, Souls-like 26.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Combat 5.9%
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 23.5%, Souls-like 21%, Difficult 12.9%, Platformer 8%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
