60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Metroidvania, Platformer, Souls-like.
Revenge against the forces of good! That is the goal of the dark elf Belphora, who wants to avenge the death of her father. Explore the beautiful pixel art world, find items to improve yourself and fight various enemies in this Metroidvania-like game. Fight for glory and revenge!
Castleward
Forge your destiny in Castleward! 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!
BENBOWARS
FIGHT or KILL your way thru a world under attack by THE EVIL SKELETON ARMY—Episodic 2D+ Super Action Platforminger Adventurevania—The Most Indie Game Ever Made—
Forge your destiny in Castleward! 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 32.7%, Souls-like 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 11%
FIGHT or KILL your way thru a world under attack by THE EVIL SKELETON ARMY—Episodic 2D+ Super Action Platforminger Adventurevania—The Most Indie Game Ever Made—
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Souls-like 21.6%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 9%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
CINCILLA es una aventura metroidvania 2D de fantasía oscura con temática pixel art. Explora un misterioso pueblo con más de 50 niveles interconectados y descubre los misterios que se ocultan entre los Hilos y la Superficie.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Souls-like 22.6%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Explore a silent, crumbling world in Silent Santicado! A retro journey through a fallen kingdom tainted by lost magic. Explore overgrown ruins, encounter a cast of peculiar characters, and defeat a menagerie of twisted enemies as you search for the source of Santicado's curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Souls-like 22.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
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 28.2%, Souls-like 22.8%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Platformer 9.1%
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 28.7%, Souls-like 24%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
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 29.5%, Souls-like 24.1%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 7%
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 28.4%, Souls-like 24.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Combat 8.3%
Embark on a pixelated journey of exploration, platforming, and intense battles in Dark Watcher. Unveil the secrets of a dark realm, unlock abilities, and confront formidable adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 17.2%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Souls-like 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Ascend from the depths as Evan, heir of a fallen underworld, to uncover the truth behind a world stripped of dawn. Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where Light clashes with the Darkness that stole the sky.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Souls-like 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 7.5%
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: Souls-like 22.5%, Metroidvania 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 7.9%
Explore an ancient world in The Malice Kingdom. Travel the rich and diverse landscape filled with ancient ruins, foreboding forests, and haunting mansions. Discover powerful weapons, befriend Whimsical characters, and uncover the dormant secret within the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Souls-like 20.8%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Platformer 11%
DreamKiller is a 2D side-scrolling action game that combines strategy cards with intense combat. Control Irene as she navigates a world where dreams and reality merge, piecing together the shattered Dream Interpretation Codex. Use card-switching to unleash powerful skills in a Souls-like challenge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
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 38.4%, Metroidvania 27.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Platformer 4.9%
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 30.2%, Souls-like 19.1%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
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 24.2%, Souls-like 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
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 24.7%, Souls-like 21.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 9.2%
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 30.2%, Souls-like 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 13%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 7.7%
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 28.6%, Souls-like 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Combat 9.6%
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 35%, Souls-like 32.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Action 4.5%
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: Metroidvania 32.2%, Souls-like 32%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Platformer 7%
Don Memo is a brave bull who embarks on one final journey across Costa Rica to rescue his granddaughter and confront Pisuicas. Fight against legends and shadows of the past in this 2D pixel platformer, while carrying the legacy of a family destined to protect the world from evil.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Souls-like 23%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Combat 8.7%
GINSHA is a unique atmospheric pixelart Action Adventure Platformer with special Gravity Shield and Dash Mechanics. It combines a versatile Platformer core with RPG, Souls and Crafting Elements to an Anomaly among Metroidvania games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Souls-like 22.5%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
Embark on a delirious journey in this metroidvania set on a pirate island where all the characters are sea animals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Souls-like 25.8%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Platformer 7.4%
Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Platformer 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Platformer 7.6%, Action 6%
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 30.4%, Souls-like 25.2%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8%
A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Souls-like 26.6%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 7.2%, Combat 6.6%
Dimension Drifters is a hand-drawn 2D anime action-platformer that takes players through intense, multi-dimensional combat. Join the protagonist, Ena on her quest to restore the shattered dimensions torn apart by the mysterious 'Dark Drifter.'
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Souls-like 23%, Dark Fantasy 19.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Platformer 6.1%
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 43.3%, Souls-like 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, 2D 4%
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 29.7%, Souls-like 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Platformer 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
A challenging action game where you explore a dark kingdom, face brutal creatures, and uncover hidden secrets. Fight with strategy, discover powerful relics, and navigate treacherous dungeons as you unravel the mysteries of the Citadel.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Souls-like 10.3%, Platformer 9.7%
A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Souls-like 26.3%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Platformer 8.2%
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 28.5%, Souls-like 24.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 10.5%
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 31.8%, Souls-like 27.3%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D 4.1%
Embark on a quest to restore light to a kingdom swallowed by darkness. Dive into a cute and dark pixel-art interconnected world with tight controls, seamless exploration, and challenging combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Souls-like 29.8%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Action 5.4%
Dark monsters are invading the remote lands... The beautiful exorcist goes there to save the people.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Souls-like 25.1%, Platformer 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
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 27.9%, Souls-like 27.8%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
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: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 23.2%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Lotus Knight is a 2D platform action game. A girl born from a lotus, following the call of her "mother", adventuring inside the world covered with flowers, exploring various interesting places, engaging in intense battles and experiencing a wonderful story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Souls-like 31%, Platformer 15%, 2D 5.2%, Action 4.8%
"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Platformer 9.2%
Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Souls-like 23.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Platformer 10.4%
"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 28.6%, Souls-like 19.9%, Platformer 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
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 24.2%, Souls-like 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 14%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 8.9%
Defeat the forces of darkness and bring peace back to the kingdom of Valerond in this action-packed mini metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Awaken to a realm where dreams and reality blur beyond recognition. As the Awakened One, you must traverse a haunting world of nightmares and fragmented memories, where nothing is certain and every shadow hides unspeakable truths. Traverse the Dream revealing the nature of existence itself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 24%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Platformer 9.3%
“Aeternum Vale” is a weird atmospheric Metroidvania set in a cryptic open-world full of dangers, mysteries, and odd characters. Make friends & slice your way through this out of time realm in a infinite quest to save your soul… or give it away?
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Souls-like 26.3%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Platformer 8.4%
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Souls-like 20.3%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Platformer 8.4%
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Souls-like 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9.2%
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 36.8%, Souls-like 26.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Platformer 5.5%
A metroidvania platformer set in a bizarre world. Master unique abilities and combine them in creative ways to overcome challenges over a hundred hand crafted levels. Speed through to find the fastest route or explore at your own pace to unlock everything — a tough but rewarding adventure awaits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, 2D Platformer 22.1%, Platformer 16.6%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Souls-like 21.5%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 7.7%, Action 5.3%
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 36%, Souls-like 28.3%, Platformer 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5%
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 38.3%, Souls-like 21.8%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Action 5.8%
2D-Action-Platformer with terrain transformation. Place tiles to reach new heights, block incoming projectiles, or hide yourself from the enemy. All abilities/weapons acquired are equipped at all times. Stand still and hold fire for a laser beam, move and fire for a bubble, move and hold to roll…
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Souls-like 22.8%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
Choose between Seren and Umbra, two warriors who despise each other. Armed with a spear that can strike in any direction, explore a fractured world, uncover the truth behind your bond, and hunt down the one person you must destroy. Desperate for Separation~Forever Intertwined
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Souls-like 26.4%, Platformer 10%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
Templar is a 2D indie platformer and hack and slash game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Souls-like 22.7%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Platformer 9.6%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Souls-like 25.4%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
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 31.2%, Souls-like 23.6%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
