- #1 Intertwined
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: VoidNode
Windows · Mac
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 30.9%, Souls-like 24%, Difficult 14.3%, Exploration 7.2%, 2D Platformer 6.8%
- #2 Power (of) Metal
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
Power (of) Metal is a 2D hack/slash platformer, journey of Maleqqi who want to fulfill his emptiness inside of him and he will find the Power (of) Metal
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Souls-like 22.2%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action RPG 12.4%, RPG 10.6%
- #3 Tails of Fate
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chase the Bunny
Windows · Linux
Fulfill this tale, as darkness swarms the fantasy lands of Fauna. Venture epic kingdoms and treacherous dungeons in a 2D action-RPG, with Metroidvania elements in a hand-crafted pixel art world filled with souls-like boss fights, dungeon platforming, and dynamic enemy combat design.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Souls-like 20.3%, Action RPG 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Difficult 8.5%
- #4 Luminite Era: Expedition
95% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: GameRelics
Windows
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 29.8%, Souls-like 24.3%, 2D Platformer 12%, Action RPG 9.5%, Exploration 8.7%
- #5 Sutra Pilgrim
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SvenFish Games
Windows
Set out on a journey through Sutra Pilgrim! Hone your skills, gather powerful Artifacts, meet steadfast allies, and challenge fearsome Yaoguai Kings. Traverse a vast mythic world inspired by Journey to the West, seek the Sutra Pilgrim, and uncover the hidden truth behind this westbound journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Souls-like 27.9%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Exploration 8.4%, Mythology 5.1%
- #6 Astronium
94% matchPositive90% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: LukeThePolicePub: The Council
Windows
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 33.8%, Souls-like 21.6%, Difficult 14.7%, Exploration 7.2%, RPG 5.2%
- #7 Kindred Kind
93% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Unpossible Game Labs
Windows · Linux
Kindred Kind is a hand-drawn 2D action RPG. Hunt eight powerful beasts across a branching world, master a two-weapon combat system, and save what remains of humanity. Explore, fight, and uncover ancient mysteries, in a world teetering on the edge of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 22%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Difficult 9.6%, Action RPG 9.4%
- #8 Demidoff Corp
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Targem Games
Windows
Demidoff Corp is an atmospheric 2D metroidvania based on Ural folk tales. Explore mystical lands, fight ancient creatures, unlock new abilities, and uncover Demidov’s secret to put an end to the evil that has awoken in the depths of the Ural mountains.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Souls-like 27.2%, Difficult 14.2%, Exploration 6.4%, Mythology 5.8%
- #9 Unworthy
91% matchVery Positive81% of 858 reviews2018
Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 36.8%, Souls-like 33.5%, Difficult 10.4%, RPG 8.6%, Action 4.1%
- #10 Filiy Eclipse
90% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Muramasa Fudo
Windows
Filiy Eclipse is an exploration action RPG that explores a mysterious world.Explore the surface, underground and sky of the star to discover what happened aboard it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Action RPG 13.7%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, RPG 10.9%, Action 6%
- #11 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
91% matchVery Positive81% of 5,603 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 40.8%, Metroidvania 29.8%, RPG 7.4%, Difficult 6.6%, Action RPG 4.8%
- #12 The Witch Blade
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SergS WorkshopPub: Rokyte Publishing
Windows
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 26.4%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 7.9%, RPG 7.5%
- #13 Aldebaran Legend
89% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Solitude Games
Windows
In a village located to the south, there is one of the twelve guardians, the warrior of Leo, known for his determination in combat and number of victories. Our hero will be responsible for finding the mystical artifacts, to prevent the kingdom from being bathed in blood and darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, RPG 15.8%, Action RPG 13.9%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 10.1%
- #14 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
88% matchVery Positive82% of 1,258 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 24.5%, Souls-like 21%, Difficult 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10%, Action RPG 9%
- #15 The Song of Awakening
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noeski LLC
Windows · Mac
The Song of Awakening is a 2D action-platformer where you play as a bard with the power to create magic through music. Explore a world once ruled by the Lyramancers, wielders of music-magic, who were extinguished by a mad king. Defeat the malevolent god of silence and restore harmony to the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 25.1%, Action RPG 14.5%, RPG 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
- #16 THE DARK DWELLERS
87% 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: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 25.1%, Difficult 13.7%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Exploration 7.7%
- #17 Foreign Sun
85% matchPositive96% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Final Scene dev
Windows · Linux
YOUR CHOICES RESHAPE A LIVING CITY. Explore a sprawling metropolis, wield mysterious powers, and uncover the secrets of the Eternal Lighthouse. Your decisions will make a world of difference.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Souls-like 25.4%, RPG 15.2%, Action RPG 13.2%, Action 7.6%
- #18 Undying Hare
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 妖妖酒
Windows
Start your epic adventure in 《Undying Hare》! Explore the vast and deep Moon Caverns, collect treasures scattered all over the place, gather like-minded allies, defeat powerful enemies in the shadow of swords, and save the dying [Moonup Sect]!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Souls-like 21.3%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Action RPG 8.1%
- #19 Crown Of Silence
84% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2026
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 35.6%, Souls-like 20.1%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 9.2%, Action RPG 8.4%
- #20 Karma Exorcist
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: CyclosPub: Infini Fun
Windows
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 27.5%, Souls-like 19%, Difficult 12.7%, Wuxia 8.2% ★, Exploration 7.4%
- #21 A Field of Flowers
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ikiruska Studios
Windows
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 32.9%, Souls-like 26.8%, 2D Platformer 14%, Action RPG 10.3%, RPG 7.8%
- #22 Infinitevania
81% matchVery Positive93% of 303 reviews2026
Dev: JHT Games
Windows
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Souls-like 23.3%, Difficult 11.7%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 7.2%
- #23 Solateria
81% matchVery Positive83% of 757 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 33.2%, Souls-like 27.1%, Difficult 14.8%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 7.4%
- #24 THORN DEMON HUNTER
82% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: LIN YUANHUI
Windows
This is an AVG game similar to Metroidvania. The player will perform a demon hunter exploring and decrypting the castle in the Gothic period and hunting the corrupt soul
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Souls-like 27.9%, Action RPG 11.8%, RPG 11.5%, Action 4.6%
- #25 Shikari Rising
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: BlosSum Games
Windows
Join Novak as he fights his way through hordes of fearsome monsters and unravel the mystery of monster resurgence in his land . Inspired by Metroidvania-style and hack 'n slash action rpg, Shikari Rising will plunge you into action and will test your mettle against extremely tough enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Souls-like 22.5%, 2D Platformer 12%, Action RPG 11.7%, RPG 10.6%
- #26 Vesuvius
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snow Day Games
Windows · Mac
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 39.4%, Souls-like 30.5%, Difficult 15.9%, Exploration 5.7%, Action 3%
- #27 Runic Curse Remastered
79% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
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 35.4%, Souls-like 28.3%, RPG 10%, Action RPG 7%, Exploration 6.2%
- #28 Scars of the Soul
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShunGuang Games
Windows
Awaken as Altos, a warrior whose memories were torn apart by the Void. Explore a dozen interconnected regions, craft your own Soul Orb builds, and face 20+ bosses in this 2D Souls-like ARPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Souls-like 27.4%, Action RPG 11.5%, Exploration 10.5%, RPG 7.4%
- #29 三国仁义传 The Righteousness: SanGuo
78% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: 硕狗累累工作室(HarvestDog)
Windows
Enter a world of moving Chinese lianhuanhua! This solo-developed 2.5D Metroidvania blends the Three Kingdoms with mythic beasts from the "Classic of Mountains and Seas." Explore a hand-drawn world, master horseback combat, and face punishingly hardcore boss trials in this mythic epic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 23.2%, Difficult 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action RPG 9.5%
- #30 Coral & The Abyss
78% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Intrugli Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a shattered, interconnected world filled with hidden secrets, challenging enemies, lost memories, and the eerie remnants of a failed mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 22.1%, Difficult 13.4%, Action RPG 9.7%, Exploration 9.1%
- #31 Enemies Within
77% 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 32.1%, Souls-like 23.9%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Difficult 11.7%, Exploration 10.7%
- #32 Salene
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DejaView
Windows
Salene is a action-platformer with quick precise combat set in a world ravaged by a war of angels and men. Conquer the Seven Virtues, gain new skills and learn the Songs of Creation to rise up and face the divinity that commands them all!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Souls-like 24.9%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Exploration 11.2%, Action RPG 9%
- #33 Dimension Rift Zero
76% 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 32.6%, Souls-like 27.2%, Difficult 14.9%, Exploration 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
- #34 Li'l Red II
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Velveteen
Windows
Don the red hood and venture into this fabled adventure as Lyra. Metroidvania meets Top-Down Adventure in this challenging, side-scrolling tale.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Souls-like 26.6%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action RPG 8.1%, Exploration 5.6%
- #35 Torii: Beyond The Gates
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oh Baby Games
Windows · Mac
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action RPG 10.9%, Souls-like 10.6%, RPG 10.2%
- #36 LUNARIS
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Richard BuenoPub: Two Void Studios
Windows
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 35.7%, Souls-like 20%, Difficult 13.2%, Exploration 9.3%, Action RPG 6.1%
- #37 Anokye
74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 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 39.9%, Souls-like 27.2%, Difficult 17.3%, Exploration 6.5%, Action 3.8%
- #38 Gedda Cake
73% 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 30.9%, Souls-like 25.7%, Difficult 13.9%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Exploration 7.7%
- #39 Loreninha Paints Dreams and Rainbows
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Eminho And Lorena Team
Windows · Linux
A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 27.9%, Difficult 16.7%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Fantasy 3.4%
- #40 Children of Birch
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UvuikSmoniti
Windows
"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 35.5%, Souls-like 27.7%, Difficult 13.5%, Mythology 7.1%, Exploration 6.6%
- #41 Frauki's Adventure!
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: CLYDE games
Windows · Linux
Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 26.3%, Difficult 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12%, Exploration 9%
- #42 Midpoint
71% 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 31.1%, Souls-like 26.6%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Action RPG 8.7%, Exploration 8.7%
- #43 Custodian: Beginning of the End
73% matchMixed68% of 77 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 29.1%, Souls-like 23.4%, 2D Platformer 12%, Difficult 11.8%, Exploration 8.1%
- #44 Praise To The Moon
70% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: PolarCatStudio
Windows
PRAISE TO THE MOON- It is a Metroidvania, based on Momodora, Castlevania, and Souls-like games, with ARPG systems
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Souls-like 19.1%, RPG 13%, Action RPG 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.3%
- #45 LingYuanLu:The Abyss of Spirit
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LiY二月
Windows
Lingyuan Records is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action-adventure game. In the Five Elements world, learn and collect enemies' spells, and use the mutual generation and restraint of Five Elements to defeat stronger foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Souls-like 19.6%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Exploration 11.1%, RPG 8%
- #46 Mendacium
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The CaecusPub: Team Caecus
Windows
An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Souls-like 26.8%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Action RPG 8.2%, RPG 7%
- #47 Biomass
72% matchVery Positive85% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: Final Scene dev
Windows
Uncover the secrets of the sinking metropolis in this action RPG. Clash beam sabers, or be a gunslinger. Make alliances or go it alone. Your actions have consequences - those whom learn the nature of this world will be able to shape it as they see fit.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Souls-like 30.7%, RPG 17.4%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 4%
- #48 Blessing Part I
69% matchPositive93% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: MalfunctionGhost
Windows
Play as Lowe, a vengeful swordsman in a world shrouded in loneliness and despair. Wield your greatsword, slay monsters as a mortal.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Action RPG 13.2%, RPG 12.8%, Action 5%
- #49 Go Alone
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: orobi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Souls-like 31.8%, Exploration 10.5%, Action 4.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%
- #50 Anatine
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel TrashPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
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 35.7%, Souls-like 29.3%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Exploration 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
- #51 DREIFRAME
67% matchPositive87% of 15 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 38.3%, Souls-like 29.6%, Difficult 14.9%, Exploration 6.3%, Action 3.5%
- #52 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 34.8%, Souls-like 29.4%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, RPG 7.5%, Action 3.8%
- #53 TOOK: The Immortal Hero
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 269 reviews2023
Dev: 妖妖酒Pub: IndieArk
Windows
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: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 29.4%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action RPG 5.9%, RPG 4.5%
- #54 SHADE Protocol
68% 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 35.5%, Souls-like 27.9%, Difficult 14.6%, Exploration 8%, RPG 3.4%
- #55 ARO: Tales In The Dome
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 60K Interactive Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
"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 30.1%, Souls-like 25.4%, Difficult 13.4%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 9.6%
- #56 Void Memory
70% matchMixed67% of 235 reviews2017
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 25.5%, RPG 16.1%, Difficult 11.8%, Action 7.1%
- #57 Salt and Sanctuary
68% matchVery Positive89% of 21,932 reviews2016
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 47.4%, Metroidvania 27.4%, Difficult 10.9%, RPG 5.8%, Action RPG 3.6%
- #58 Souldiers
67% matchMixed69% of 3,156 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 50.8%, Difficult 14%, Souls-like 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Action 4.6%
- #59 Sojourn Past
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ReDimension
Windows
Sojourn Past is an exploration game, a journey of finding hope in the face of adversary. Set in a handcrafted world, discover it’s mysteries, overcome its tough bullet-hell inspired challenges and embrace hope in this action-adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Souls-like 27.5%, Exploration 11.1%, Difficult 10.4%, Action 4.5%
- #60 DEVIATOR
65% matchMixed67% of 1,011 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 35.9%, Souls-like 28.5%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Difficult 5.8%, Exploration 5.4%