60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Metroidvania, Platformer, 2D.
Prepare to descend into the Labyrinth. Bloodbreaker: Labyrinth of the Witch combines the best elements of the roguelite and Metroidvania genres into an unforgiving, yet rewarding experience.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.
Castlevania Advance Collection
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.4%, Gothic 18.1% ★, Vampires 17% ★, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 9%
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Vampires 24.6% ★, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Gothic 10.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
A completely non linear adventure, with screen filling bosses, which could have been named Metroidvania if it wasn't for legal issues.
Why similar: Vampires 18.2% ★, Gothic 18.1% ★, Metroidvania 17.9%, Nonlinear 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
Why similar: Gothic 21.5% ★, Vampires 20.5% ★, Metroidvania 18.7%, Difficult 8.7%, Platformer 8.1%
Signiverux is a Metroidvania-inspired action adventure with fluid gameplay and detailed graphics. Explore the depths of a mysterious castle in search for a way back home, enjoy fast ability progressions, search for powerful magic upgrades and grow your character by expanding the skill tree.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Gothic 19.7% ★, Nonlinear 14%, Difficult 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
Chiaroscuro is a 2D adventure platformer with metroidvania elements. Explore a world that has fallen into darkness and discover the Lights to illuminate your forgotten past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Nonlinear 14.3%, Difficult 12.8%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 8.5%
Locked away in a lost corner of the world lies a ruin where the dead refuse to rest. Using your wits and your treacherous whip can you discover the secrets interred within this QBASIC action/adventure?
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Nonlinear 17.2%, Vampires 12.4% ★, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 9.1%
Explore the cursed Blackhill Keep in this survival horror immersive sim. Solve environmental puzzles, fight or flee dangerous creatures, manage dwindling resources, and survive in this labyrinth of gothic horror.
Why similar: Vampires 23.6% ★, Metroidvania 21.2%, Gothic 20.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Nonlinear 8.7%
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 33.7%, Vampires 12.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 10.7%
Dead by Death is a retro style platformer. The hero will explore dungeons where are full of traps and find out hidden secrets. To defeat monsters till you die or live for glory.
Why similar: Vampires 21.4% ★, Gothic 21% ★, Metroidvania 17.9%, Difficult 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
It's a 16 bit styled pixel Metroidvania crafted by someone who loves the genre! Put your fingers on WASD and arrow keys or grab your favorite controller to play, simple and easy as these games should be.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Nonlinear 15.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Platformer 10.3%
Arise from the dead as the 'Cursed King' in an enthralling action platformer. Wield the chains that once imprisoned you to vanquish foes and traverse your fallen kingdom. Uncover hidden areas, strategically level up, and reclaim your throne by banishing colossal bosses!
Why similar: Vampires 22.8% ★, Metroidvania 17%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Difficult 9.5%, 2D Platformer 9.2%
Simona's Requiem is a retro-styled platformer Inspired by old action-adventure games but with a modern touch. Pick up the scythe as Simona and slash your way to the Fisher King who has hidden behind the moon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Gothic 20.3% ★, Nonlinear 13.8%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 8.6%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Vampires 27% ★, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
Guide Alice, a young girl lost in an unfamiliar and dangerous world, in her quest to return home. In this 2D action-adventure metroidvania game you will meet peculiar characters, traverse a multitude of sceneries, and fight powerful beings known as Egregores to unravel the truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Gothic 16.9% ★, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
Take control of the demon sisters Kirika and Masha as they attempt to revive their Demon Lord Maxim and rebuild their castle in this 2D action Metroidvania adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Gothic 24.2% ★, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
Face these daddy issues and watch your world burn. No more running!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Nonlinear 15.9%, Difficult 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10%
Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow Rose Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Vampires 17.4% ★, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
Explore a castle filled with monsters and strange experiments in this steampunk action RPG metroidvania. Combine vampiric and mechanical powers, face challenging bosses, and create unique builds through randomized upgrade choices.
Why similar: Vampires 23.4% ★, Gothic 20.2% ★, Metroidvania 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
A Classicvania action-horror game where you play as Vlad Tepes Dracula, the medieval Voievod (Warlord) of Wallachia. Fight your way through the Dungeons of Edirne Castele to recruit a great warrior sentenced to death at the hands of a man eating Inquisitor.
Why similar: Gothic 24.5% ★, Metroidvania 23.4%, Difficult 11.4%, Platformer 8.7%, Old School 8.4%
Devoul- Curse of the Soulless is a metroidvania style game set in a dark and corrupted world. Follow the adventures of Gebriel, a demon hunter, and Lani his ghost sidekick, while they explore the cursed castle Cambriala seeking the infamous vampire lord Raizer.
Why similar: Vampires 21.6% ★, Metroidvania 21.3%, Gothic 21.2% ★, Nonlinear 15.2%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
Race to find the cure to your mortal illness in this roguelike Metroidvania hybrid.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Nonlinear 12.5%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 9.1%
This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.
Why similar: Vampires 48.8% ★, Metroidvania 22.1%, Gothic 11.3% ★, Platformer 7.2%, Action 3.7%
A fast-paced dark fantasy action roguelite where you chain attacks and parries into fluid, combo-driven combat through a twisted fairytale world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Roguelike 9.9%, Roguelite 9%
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 27.7%, Gothic 23.1% ★, Vampires 21.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Difficult 8.3%
Help Argyle Van Helsing hunt down and destroy Dracula before he turns all the worlds vampires into Zombie Vampires. This creature feature Metroidvania adventure game is filled with classic monsters, wicked levels, and clever humor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Vampires 21.4% ★, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
Embark on an epic adventure in the vast kingdom of Lordhem. Unleash the power of the dark sword to defeat enemies and save the kingdom. Explore a pixel art medieval fantasy world full of creatures and dangers. Are you ready to save the kingdom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Nonlinear 20.3%, Female Protagonist 14%, Platformer 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
Hunt down massive beasts and, upon destroying them, shapeshift into their forms in order to use their powers to save or destroy the world. Players with less violent intent can find secret paths to complete Mable without killing anything, including bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Nonlinear 16%, Difficult 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
Never let your light go out. Wield a powerful flame, overcome menacing creatures and explore the shadows of a ruined castle in this compelling 2.5D action adventure platformer which features a unique dynamic difficulty system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Gothic 22.1% ★, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
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: Vampires 22.9% ★, Metroidvania 20%, Gothic 16.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
Vyanka's Memories is a platform-style game with metroidvania elements. Vyanka is a monster hunter who was called to her home village to protect it from a vampire. In the confrontation, she loses all her memories and powers and must remember them by defeating monsters in different biomes.
Why similar: Gothic 25.5% ★, Metroidvania 24.7%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Platformer 8.3%
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Gothic 14.7% ★, Female Protagonist 12%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%, Anime 5.2%
Aroya Knight is a demanding 2D Metroidvania action-platformer. Master punishing, precision combat where every encounter matters and explore the dying world of Cygnus. Collect charms, pick a path each time, and connect to Lola’s and Lucy’s story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Difficult 10.8%, Platformer 10.3%
A dark Metroidvania where failure is eternal… and redemption is earned in blood. DEMO available now!!!
Why similar: Gothic 20.2% ★, Metroidvania 19.5%, Nonlinear 12.9%, 2D Platformer 9%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
Darkest Abyss is a platform/action game inspired by the Classic-Vania genre.
Why similar: Gothic 30.1% ★, Vampires 17.1% ★, Metroidvania 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
Quick runs. Brutal mastery. Blood Gauntlet is a fast-paced, arcade score attack where you harvest blood to survive. Earn high ranks, perfect every run, master the Gauntlet, and unlock Extreme Mode, where the real challenge begins!
Why similar: Gothic 25.9% ★, Vampires 24.2% ★, 2D Platformer 13%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Difficult 8.6%
Hunt down Vampire Lords, Werewolves, A Mad Scientist, well trained soldiers, and monsters! 2 Playable characters, Defeat bosses, collect weapons, Magic Bullets, and Telekinetic abilities. This Metroidvania features tight retro Gameplay and Pre-rendered graphics inspired by the best games of the '90s
Why similar: Vampires 23.5% ★, Gothic 21.5% ★, Metroidvania 20.2%, Old School 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Anime 9.1%, Platformer 8.9%
Traverse an old, abandoned cathedral filled with grotesque monsters and bloodthirsty vampires. Overcome relentless enemies and heart-pounding boss fights with your choice of weapons, spells and accessories in this macabre 2D Action-RPG.
Why similar: Vampires 24.2% ★, Metroidvania 22.1%, Gothic 20.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Nonlinear 9.2%
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%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Difficult 10.7%, Gothic 10.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
Escape Zolstar is a metroidvania where you explore, collect powerups, fight enemies, and defeat bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Nonlinear 20.8%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 10.3%, Difficult 8.4%
A 2D narrative adventure with combat, exploration, choices, skill-based minigames, and an emotional story spanning different eras.
Why similar: Vampires 34.7% ★, Gothic 19.1% ★, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9%
This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Gothic 25.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Female Protagonist 11%, Platformer 10%
A Halloween themed 2D pixel art metroidvania. Play as the vampire Kazimir, and explore a spooky castle to gain abilities, fight against enemies and bosses, and discover lore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Gothic 20.1% ★, Vampires 15.4% ★, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 10.1%
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine - Prologue is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. This is just a taste of the full game which will feature decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Gothic 21.6% ★, 2D Platformer 11%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Platformer 8.5%
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!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Vampires 21.3% ★, Difficult 14.1%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
VonGarland Castle : Sacrilege of the Night a love letter to action platformer classics like Castlevania, Super Metroid and Mega Man X.
Why similar: Vampires 25.1% ★, Gothic 21.7% ★, Metroidvania 19.5%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
The Deadlands, is a haunting journey of vengeance. Conquer undead horrors, face formidable bosses, and harness their souls to save your son from an evil necromancer. Pixel art meets gothic aesthetic in this intense, captivating platformer/2D side scroller.
Why similar: Gothic 34.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Vampires 16.3% ★, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 11.8%
A non-linear Metroidvania platformer that's cute but also a bit creepy. Find upgrades, learn spells and banish the spirits who have become twisted by The Duchess's curse!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Nonlinear 15.7%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Platformer 9.3%
The Curse of Karlanrik is a retro FPS metroidvania set in the gothic castle Karlanrik. Find new weapons and unlock enhanced movement abilities to explore the grounds and uncover the stories of those who walked its halls in the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Gothic 22.1% ★, Vampires 20.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7%
Dash and slash through an innovative kinetic metroidvania. The Tower of Time awaits – a rich, handcrafted world fractured by the collapse of time. Slice through foes in tough-as-talons bite-sized battles, and master the way of the bird warrior.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Difficult 15.4%, Platformer 9.2%, Nonlinear 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Gothic 16.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, 2D Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
A fantastical, atmospheric Metroidvania platformer where you jump, fight, and expand your abilities to escape your exile and confront the beastly Queen who banished you. But will this fairy-tale end with you becoming a hero, or a beast?
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
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: Gothic 25.9% ★, Metroidvania 23.4%, Difficult 12%, Old School 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.2%
Eternal Soul is a gothic Metroidvania where you steal the souls of your enemies. Explore the castle, find powerful items & abilities, fight against demonic creatures, and learn the truth of your power.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Gothic 22% ★, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
A Hero just can't enjoy some peace now, can he? The sexy seductress Sekhmet is out for revenge on Arion Dorleac just when he wants to get married and get some sexy times on. Because of course she has to attack on his wedding day...
Why similar: Vampires 19.7% ★, Gothic 17.2% ★, Metroidvania 15.4%, Nonlinear 14.7%, 2D Platformer 10.9%
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 23.7%, Nonlinear 16.5%, Difficult 13%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.9%
Welcome to the world of Glight, a dark fantasy side-scroller adventure by ATOMIC BREATH. On a daunting journey to recover something long lost, give form to your powers of light and darkness in a fast-flowing, super-tight platformer full of hidden shortcuts and devious secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Difficult 16.1%, Gothic 16.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Platformer 10.1%
Descend a gothic clocktower dreamscape to escape the curse of time. A short, atmospheric puzzle game that gently blends Sokoban mechanics, bullet-hell traversal, and dark mystery.
Why similar: Vampires 44% ★, Gothic 22.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Exploration 5.9%
