- #1 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
97% matchVery Positive94% of 43,849 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Souls-like 7%, Post-apocalyptic 6.9%
- #2 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,444 reviews2025
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 42.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Action RPG 11.1%, Souls-like 5.6%
- #3 Minoria
96% matchVery Positive81% of 2,592 reviews2019
Dev: BombservicePub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 43.8%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Souls-like 7.2%, Action 5.6%
- #4 DOOMBLADE
95% matchVery Positive82% of 347 reviews2023
Dev: Muro StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Souls-like 8.2%
- #5 Moonlight Traveler
94% matchMixed55% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Blueprint Core
Windows
This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Beat 'em up 16.5%, Action RPG 13.3%, Roguelite 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%
- #6 The Vagrant
94% matchVery Positive90% of 8,552 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Beat 'em up 14.1%, RPG 6.4%, Dark Fantasy 6%
- #7 Hunt the Night
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 496 reviews2023
Dev: Moonlight GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt the Night is a dark fantasy action-RPG where you play as Vesper, a Stalker fighting to reclaim a world annihilated by horrors. Slash through dungeons, endure brutal bosses, and wield forbidden powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.8%, Action RPG 28%, Souls-like 11.8%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Violent 6.5%
- #8 UNSIGHTED
92% matchVery Positive93% of 2,119 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Pixel PunkPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Action RPG 11.3%, Post-apocalyptic 11.2%, Souls-like 7.2%
- #9 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
91% matchVery Positive93% of 40,867 reviews2019
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 57.6%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, RPG 7%, Action 4.2%
- #10 The Tarnishing of Juxtia
91% matchMixed68% of 654 reviews2022
Dev: Actual NerdsPub: Mastiff
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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: Metroidvania 28.2%, Dark Fantasy 22.8%, Souls-like 9.9%, RPG 7.3%, Multiple Endings 7%
- #11 Cookie Cutter: Overkill Edition
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,377 reviews2023
Dev: Subcult Joint LTD
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Fueled by love but driven by rage, Cherry embarks on a blood-soaked quest for revenge, explores the massive Megastructure, and eviscerates the armies of Infornet in a best-in-class action-adventure that breaks tropes and bones.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Gore 11.4%, Violent 9.7%, RPG 8.1%
- #12 Infernax
89% matchVery Positive93% of 2,166 reviews2022
Dev: Berzerk StudioPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Gore 13.2%, Violent 9.3%, RPG 6.3%
- #13 Vigil: The Longest Night
89% matchVery Positive86% of 3,533 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Heart Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Action RPG 14.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Souls-like 8.1%
- #14 Blood Rose ~ Origin of the Plague
88% matchVery Positive84% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: nikukyuPub: 072 Project
Windows
After a massive outbreak of a bio-virus, the intelligence agency sent a skilled female agent, "Rosetta," to the easternmost country to investigate the true cause of this catastrophe. Can Rosetta uncover the truth within the mansion haunted by monsters and make her out alive?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.8%, RPG 19.3%, Action 11.8%, Anime 9.1%, Gore 5.6%
- #15 LOST EPIC
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,135 reviews2022
Dev: One or Eight
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
LOST EPIC is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG about a war between gods and humanity. The player becomes the deity-defying knight, God Slayer, and explores the world known as Sanctum to bring the Pantheon of Six to their knees.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Action RPG 18.3%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Souls-like 8.1%
- #16 Path of Redemption
87% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Headbang Studio
Windows
A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.
Why similar: Action RPG 26.9%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Souls-like 14.1%, RPG 10.5%, Colorful 10.3%
- #17 Elypse
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 359 reviews2023
Dev: Hot Chili GamesPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Dark Fantasy 25.9%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, 2D 5.6%, Action 5.4%
- #18 Eternal Dread 3
85% matchVery Positive84% of 321 reviews2023
Dev: Hitbear Studio
Windows
Welcome to the world ruled over by the demons, where mankind edges on the brink of extinction. Men have paid the price in blood, leaving only the young and the elderly behind. It is up to the women to finally pick up their arms and fight for the sake of those who remains..!
Why similar: Action RPG 17.5%, Gore 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, RPG 11.6%
- #19 Blasphemous
83% matchVery Positive90% of 62,190 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Gore 11.2%, Souls-like 9.4%, Violent 7.3%
- #20 Elderand
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 777 reviews2023
Dev: MantraPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Action RPG 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Gore 10.2%, Violent 7.9%
- #21 BloodLust Shadowhunter
84% matchVery Positive80% of 353 reviews2015
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Bloodlust is a dungeon crawling / action RPG experience that will allow players to explore the dark underworld of a forgotten society of Vampires and their disciplines, all while trying to battle for hierarchy among the clans in search of their sire.
Why similar: RPG 44.4%, Action RPG 26.4%, Action 21.8%, Indie 7.4%
- #22 Afterimage
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Action RPG 16.2%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Souls-like 8.2%, Multiple Endings 6.9%
- #23 AshenForest
82% matchVery Positive95% of 196 reviews2020
Dev: GentleRaven GamesPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
AshenForest is a roguelite action RPG focused on boss-rush. To purify the ashen forest that is causing the plague, you must fight against all the monsters lurking in the forest.
Why similar: RPG 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Action 15.8%, Roguelite 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
- #24 Breath of Life
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Breath of Life - a dark third-person action RPG. You are an Incarnation, born from the Void to tread where the dead cannot rest. Each portal is a step toward the artifact "Breath of Life" and a step deeper into the abyss.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27%, Action RPG 22.9%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Souls-like 11.3%, RPG 8.6%
- #25 Morbid: The Lords of Ire
80% matchMixed69% of 300 reviews2024
Dev: Still RunningPub: Merge Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.9%, Female Protagonist 25%, Souls-like 15.2%, Gore 12.9%, Violent 9.8%
- #26 DEAD DAYLIGHT
79% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: KARMIU
Windows
"DEADDAYLIGHT" is a side-scrolling platform action-adventure game.Developed independently by a single person. It tells the dark story of a protagonist who wakes up from a nightmare about the plague during a plague after the gods abandoned the earth, and then return to the Cathedral of Holy Light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Beat 'em up 26%, Action RPG 17.2%, Post-apocalyptic 11.9%, Souls-like 6.9%
- #27 Blood Knights
82% matchMixed64% of 1,047 reviews2013
Dev: Deck 13Pub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Combine your vampiric skills with the sharp edge of your blade in this medieval vampire hack‘n‘slay. Battle through hordes of monsters to restore your honor after you, a legendary and feared vampire hunter, have been turned into a vampire yourself!
Why similar: RPG 35.9%, Female Protagonist 31.4%, Action 25.8%, Fantasy 4.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #28 The Other Half
81% matchVery Positive84% of 98 reviews2018
Dev: Studio Egg Roll
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark fantasy action adventure where you unbury a tale of intimacy and violence in order to cleanse a demonic infestation from a once-beautiful land.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Gore 16.5%, Post-apocalyptic 14.7%, Violent 13.7%, Action RPG 12.1%
- #29 AI LIMIT
75% matchVery Positive92% of 34,078 reviews2025
Dev: Sense GamesPub: CE-Asia
Windows
Median: 17.3 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.
Why similar: Action RPG 24%, Female Protagonist 22.9%, Post-apocalyptic 19.1%, Souls-like 14.9%, RPG 5.9%
- #30 VALKYRIE ELYSIUM
78% matchMixed63% of 1,182 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Long ago, Ragnarok—the End Times—loomed upon the realms. The All-Father Odin, with the last of his strength, created an emissary of redemption, Valkyrie; her sole task being the salvation of a doomed world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.2%, Action RPG 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, RPG 11.7%, Action 8.4%
- #31 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
77% matchVery Positive84% of 2,710 reviews2013
Dev: Endlessfluff Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 68.7%, RPG 6.9%, Action 5%, Action RPG 4.9%, Beat 'em up 3.6%
- #32 Darxanadon
77% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Action RPG 19.1%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Souls-like 8.8%
- #33 Decay of Logos
78% matchMixed53% of 283 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.6%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Souls-like 14.5%, RPG 10.1%, Action 6.1%
- #34 Maid of Salvation
72% matchVery Positive92% of 230 reviews2025
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Action RPG 17.5%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Souls-like 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
- #35 Demoniaca: Everlasting Night
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 218 reviews2019
Dev: Demon Girl
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Demoniaca - is a dark, gothic, mature and sexy action RPG inspired by the Castlevania series. Explore, fight, meet new friends and avenge those who brought you unbearable pain and loss.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Gore 13.1%, Violent 10.7%, 2D 4.3%
- #36 Rogue Reaper
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 406 reviews2019
Dev: Fireroot Studios
Windows
Rogue Reaper is an action-adventure game, taking place at the end of the Dark Ages during the rise of the plague. Trying to relieve her father from his work of managing the massive influx of souls, the daughter of the Grim Reaper sets out on an adventure to find and destroy the cause of the plague.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 41.9%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 6.2%, Indie 5.2%
- #37 REDO!
75% matchVery Positive88% of 234 reviews2019
Dev: Robson Paiva
Windows
REDO! is a game about a girl trying to find another human in a dystopian world overrun by biomachines. It's a lonely and evocative game about exploring the unknown and overcoming obstacles to see what is left.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Post-apocalyptic 19.6%, Female Protagonist 19%, Action 8.1%, 2D 4.6%
- #38 Poetry of Blood: Eclipse
73% matchVery Positive90% of 379 reviews2024
Dev: ZeroGameStudioPub: NPC Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Blood Poem: Eclipse of the Moon is a 2D Rogue Lite hyper-speed action-adventure game. In the game, you play as the heroine code-named Ishtar, also known as "Moon" exploring a post-apocalyptic world. Your mission is to defeat beautiful bosses and bring them back to your lab.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 55.5%, Multiple Endings 28.3%, Action 8.2%, Anime 8%
- #39 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
72% matchMixed55% of 101,516 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.4%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Souls-like 14.1%, Gore 12.2%
- #40 Moonscars
73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,436 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 51.1%, Souls-like 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Action 7.2%
- #41 Morbid: The Seven Acolytes
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,453 reviews2020
Dev: Still RunningPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a Horrorpunk Action RPG filled with Lovecraftian horrors and Cronenbergian gore, making it the most gruesome take on the isometric Souls-like genre yet!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Action RPG 17.9%, Souls-like 15.5%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Gore 9.9%
- #42 The Excrawlers
73% matchVery Positive88% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.7%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Souls-like 14%, Colorful 9.2%, Action RPG 8.4%
- #43 Rusted Moss
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,532 reviews2023
Dev: faxdoc, happysquared, sunnydazePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Post-apocalyptic 19.7%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, 2D 5.1%
- #44 Void Memory
74% matchMixed67% of 230 reviews2017
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 39.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, RPG 14.3%, Souls-like 10.2%, Action 8.8%
- #45 Laika: Aged Through Blood
69% matchVery Positive92% of 6,165 reviews2023
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Laika: Aged Through Blood is an action-adventure Metroidvania set in a post-apocalyptic western world. Play as Laika, a coyote mother and fierce warrior, and carve your motorbike through a land ravaged by betrayal and loss as you uncover dark secrets in the pursuit of vengeance against oppression.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.4%, Gore 21.2%, Violent 16.7%, Adventure 2.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #46 Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 292 reviews2024
Dev: 70`StrikePub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Linux
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Gore 8.7%, Multiple Endings 8.4%, Souls-like 8.3%
- #47 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,162 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Action RPG 14.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Souls-like 7.2%
- #48 System Purge
71% matchVery Positive96% of 202 reviews2022
Dev: Actual Nerds
Windows
Trapped in a buried, forgotten facility, you must reach the core of an ancient machine to rescue your lost lover. System Purge is a challenging, atmospheric 2D platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Female Protagonist 24.6%, Gore 15.9%, Violent 11.9%, 2D 7.5%
- #49 GRIME
70% matchVery Positive85% of 6,299 reviews2021
Dev: Clover BitePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 42.2%, Dark Fantasy 22.4%, Action RPG 16.6%, Souls-like 10.6%, Action 3.8%
- #50 9 Years of Shadows
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,097 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.4%, Action RPG 21.1%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Anime 4.7%, Action 4.2%
- #51 Dark Devotion
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,437 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Souls-like 10.3%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #52 Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists
67% matchVery Positive84% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: Danny Garay
Windows · Linux
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: Dark Fantasy 26.6%, Action RPG 23.8%, Female Protagonist 23%, 2D 7.7%, Action 6.4%
- #53 Midnight Castle Succubus DX
69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,096 reviews2020
Dev: pixelteishokuPub: Critical Bliss
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
A succubus issues threats against humanity once every 100 years. While men die and young women disappear one by one, a succubus hunter visits a cursed city under the moonlight. Let's rescue abducted girls and defeat the succubus!
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, RPG 7.1%, 2D 3.8%, Action 3.3%
- #54 ITORAH
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 886 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Colorful 9.7%, Action 5.5%, 2D 4%
- #55 Dark Light
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 734 reviews2022
Dev: Mirari&Co.
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Gore 13.7%, Post-apocalyptic 12.6%, Souls-like 10.5%, Violent 8.1%
- #56 DISORDER
68% matchMixed50% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: GRUMPY
Windows
Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler
Why similar: Action RPG 25.5%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, Roguelite 23%, RPG 12.5%, Action 7.3%
- #57 Hordes of Hunger
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 231 reviews2026
Dev: HyperstrangePub: Kwalee
Windows
Vanquish an onslaught of monsters in this 3D action survivorslike from the creators of Blood West. Take control of Mirah to defend your homeland from a living hunger, wield powerful weapons and abilities, and save others from the advancing hordes.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.6%, Action RPG 22.7%, Roguelite 21.5%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Action 5.9%
- #58 INAYAH - Life after Gods
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 288 reviews2025
Dev: Exogenesis StudiosPub: Headup
Windows
A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.9%, Post-apocalyptic 17.7%, Female Protagonist 10%, Action 7.4%, 2D 6.3%
- #59 Kandria
67% matchVery Positive95% of 107 reviews2023
Dev: Shirakumo Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a ruined open world of caverns and settlements. Hack and slash your way through missions: patrol, repair, scavenge - choose your quests and dialogue. Or go fishing, forage mushrooms, and race the clock! The old world is gone - the future is up to you.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 28%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, Action RPG 26.7%, RPG 6.2%, Anime 5.1%