What games are most similar to Blood Within?

The most similar games to Blood Within include Gravethorn, Blasphemous 2, Menes: The Chainbreaker, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Blood Within?

Blood Within is a Action, Adventure, Indie game with popular tags including Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Souls-like, Unforgiving, Difficult.

Best side scroller games like Blood Within?

If you're looking for more side scroller games like Blood Within, try Gravethorn, Blasphemous 2, Menes: The Chainbreaker. These share the Side Scroller tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Blood Within?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Blood Within. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Blood Within but more 2d platformer?

To find games emphasizing 2d platformer, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize 2D Platformer alongside Side Scroller. You can also explore the 2d platformer tag page directly.

Games Like Blood Within

Top Similar Games to Blood Within

Gravethorn (2026) — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Souls-like. Also features action and story rich. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Souls-like
Blasphemous 2 (2023) — Shared: Souls-like, 2D Platformer, Difficult. Also features combat and fantasy. Tags: Souls-like, 2D Platformer, Difficult
Menes: The Chainbreaker (2026) — Shared: Souls-like, Difficult, Unforgiving. Also features exploration and precision platformer. Tags: Souls-like, Difficult, Unforgiving
The Grappler (2025) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Difficult, Unforgiving. Also features platformer and physics. Tags: 2D Platformer, Difficult, Unforgiving
Watcher Chronicles (2022) — Shared: Souls-like, Action RPG, Difficult. Also features metroidvania and local co-op. Tags: Souls-like, Action RPG, Difficult
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition (2012) — Shared: Souls-like, Difficult, Lore-Rich. Also features rpg and dark fantasy. Tags: Souls-like, Difficult, Lore-Rich
Akashic Slingshot (2026) — Shared: Souls-like, Side Scroller, Action RPG. Also features bullet hell and rpg. Tags: Souls-like, Side Scroller, Action RPG
DARK SOULS™ II (2014) — Shared: Souls-like, Difficult, Action RPG. Also features rpg and dark fantasy. Tags: Souls-like, Difficult, Action RPG
Enemies Within (2028) — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Souls-like. Also features exploration and metroidvania. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Souls-like
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Septurian Might0 — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Souls-like. Also features platformer and rpg. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Souls-like
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EASOAR (2025) — Shared: Action RPG, 2D Platformer, Side Scroller. Also features action and rpg. Tags: Action RPG, 2D Platformer, Side Scroller
Afterimage (2023) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Side Scroller, Souls-like. Also features metroidvania and female protagonist. Tags: 2D Platformer, Side Scroller, Souls-like
THE DARK DWELLERS (2022) — Shared: Souls-like, Difficult, Side Scroller. Also features story rich and dark fantasy. Tags: Souls-like, Difficult, Side Scroller
Fear Faith0 — Shared: Souls-like, Action RPG, Difficult. Also features rpg and pixel graphics. Tags: Souls-like, Action RPG, Difficult
Frank Fux (2024) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Difficult, Unforgiving. Also features precision platformer and action. Tags: 2D Platformer, Difficult, Unforgiving
Hemlon the Grey (2026) — Shared: Souls-like, Action RPG, Action-Adventure. Also features action and adventure. Tags: Souls-like, Action RPG, Action-Adventure
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Don't Die! Douche! (2020) — Shared: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Difficult. Also features casual and precision platformer. Tags: Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Difficult
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Darxanadon (2022) — Shared: Action RPG, Souls-like, Side Scroller. Also features metroidvania and rpg. Tags: Action RPG, Souls-like, Side Scroller
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Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition (2021) — Shared: Souls-like, Action RPG, Difficult. Also features singleplayer and dark fantasy. Tags: Souls-like, Action RPG, Difficult
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