Games Like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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 67.6%, Gothic 6.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 5.6%, Great Soundtrack 5%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Aria of Sorrow and Harmony of Dissonance especially deliver the exact Igavania loop of map completion, loot, and side-scrolling action RPG growth.

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 65.5%, RPG 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, Platformer 4.8%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This collection's three DS-era Castlevania games are the clearest ancestors of Bloodstained, pairing castle exploration with levels, gear, and ability-gated progression.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, RPG 7.3%, Anime 7.2%, Platformer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its anime fantasy look, air-dash-heavy combat, and exploration-first structure feel strikingly close to a streamlined Bloodstained.

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 61.2%, Female Protagonist 14%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Anime 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It leans darker and more melancholy, but the mix of precise combat, ability unlocks, and interconnected exploration scratches a similar itch.

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 51.4%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Anime 7.4%, RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: If you want another huge anime-styled action RPG with a female lead, lots of build options, and constant ability-gated exploration, Afterimage is an easy fit.

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 65.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Gothic 6.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 4.4%, Side Scroller 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Blasphemous is heavier and harsher, but its gothic world, deliberate combat, and dense interconnected map make it a strong next step.

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 70.6%, RPG 6.2%, Platformer 5.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Valdis Story matches Bloodstained's action-RPG feel better than most, with stat builds, skill trees, gear, and combo-driven boss fights.

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 60.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%, RPG 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It builds on Ender Lilies with smoother combat and exploration, making it another strong choice if you want a moody female-led metroidvania.

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.3%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Side Scroller 12.4%, RPG 7%, Platformer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This time-bending metroidvania channels Symphony of the Night-style progression, familiars, and RPG customization in a very Bloodstained-friendly way.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Bloodstained, it blends flashy combat, a memorable heroine, and tightly paced ability-based exploration, just with more arcade intensity.

"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 49.9%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Anime 8.1%, Platformer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its tight action, gothic-fantasy mood, and polished progression make it a great pick for Bloodstained fans who want a slightly leaner metroidvania.

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 58.1%, Gothic 14.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 7.8%, Platformer 4.6%, Side Scroller 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its gothic atmosphere and Castlevania-like presentation make it one of the closest tonal matches, though it pushes harder toward soulslike combat.

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 54.3%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Anime 6.8%, Action 4.6%, Gothic 4.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: Minoria keeps the anime look and female-led action while mixing nimble combat and exploration in a way that feels Bloodstained-adjacent.

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.3%, Anime 11.1%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Platformer 6.8%, Side Scroller 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This offers anime-styled 2D combat, equipment, and a female protagonist in a supernatural setting, with a similar action-RPG flavor.

Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.

Why similar: Metroidvania 72.4%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Exploration 4%, Action 3.8%, Adventure 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the best modern metroidvanias for players who love responsive combat, meaningful movement upgrades, and secrets packed into every route.

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: Metroidvania 60.9%, RPG 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Platformer 4.2%, Side Scroller 4%

Why You'll Like It: This one adds heavier RPG builds and punishing fights to a large interconnected world, making it great if you liked Bloodstained but want more challenge.

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 51%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Platformer 6.3%, RPG 6%

Why You'll Like It: Vigil shares Bloodstained's side-scrolling action-RPG framework but filters it through a darker, more oppressive, and combat-heavy tone.

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.5%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Anime 8.7%, Platformer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: TEVI is more bullet-hell-infused, but its long-form exploration, build experimentation, and energetic anime combat make it a strong crossover pick.

Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Side Scroller 9%, Platformer 8.1%, Anime 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This spin-off drops the metroidvania structure, but its classic Castlevania pacing and Bloodstained setting make it an appealing side recommendation.

HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Side Scroller 9.7%, 2.5D 9.7%, RPG 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: HunterX delivers a similar loop of interconnected exploration, weapon-based combat, and RPG progression, just with a rougher soulslike edge.

This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Side Scroller 10.9%, 2.5D 8.3%, Anime 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: If you want another anime-styled side-scrolling action RPG with a female lead, combat depth, and exploration, Frontier Hunter is a natural follow-up.

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.1%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, RPG 11.5%, Platformer 6.9%, Anime 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its combo-heavy combat and anime-leaning presentation give it a familiar feel for players who liked Bloodstained's flashier side-scrolling action.

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 49.1%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Platformer 6.1%, Anime 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This shorter metroidvania emphasizes tight combat and atmospheric exploration, making it a good lighter-weight follow-up.

HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, RPG 9.7%, 2.5D 9.1%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Platformer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: HunterX: code name T pairs a female protagonist with flashy 2D combat, gear, and exploration in a package that feels very close to Bloodstained's template.

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.3%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Anime 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Rabi-Ribi is much brighter tonally, but its open-ended exploration and boss-heavy combat depth make it a favorite among hardcore metroidvania players.

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.9%, Platformer 8.7%, 2.5D 7.9%, Action 4.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: F.we.S.T. trades gothic fantasy for dieselpunk, but the polished 2.5D presentation, combat focus, and progression structure make it a good adjacent pick.

Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.1%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Platformer 8%, Anime 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is lighter and more playful than Bloodstained, but the upgrade-gated exploration and heroine-led platforming still make it a worthwhile pick.

Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

Why similar: Metroidvania 68.5%, Anime 8.7%, Platformer 8%, Action 4.5%, Exploration 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Astalon is more retro-styled, but its smart map design and constant unlocking of new routes make it excellent for exploration-first Bloodstained fans.

3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, 2.5D 9.7%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is a solid action-RPG metroidvania with weapon variety, stat growth, and boss-focused progression that overlaps nicely with Bloodstained.

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.2%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Platformer 8.7%, Action 4.8%, Adventure 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Vernal Edge brings a female lead, aerial combo combat, and exploration-driven progression that align well with Bloodstained's action focus.

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: Metroidvania 35.7%, Gothic 12% ★, Side Scroller 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%

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 54.7%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Anime 7.7%, Platformer 7.6%

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 42.6%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Side Scroller 11%, RPG 7.2%, Anime 4.6%

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: Metroidvania 62.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, RPG 8%, Platformer 5.3%, Side Scroller 5%

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 52%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Platformer 6.8%, RPG 5.7%

Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, RPG 15%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Action 6.7%, Anime 6.6%

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 74.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Platformer 5.7%, Action 2.7%, Side Scroller 2.6%

Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.2%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, RPG 6.6%, Anime 6.3%, Side Scroller 6.1%

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 7%, Platformer 6.7%, Difficult 6.4%

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.5%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Platformer 5.5%, Side Scroller 4.6%

Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, RPG 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Platformer 6.9%

Players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.7%, Anime 28.7%, RPG 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Action 6.8%

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 52.3%, 2.5D 11.1%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Platformer 7%

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.9%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Platformer 6%, Difficult 3.5%

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 85.9%, Action 4.8%, Difficult 3.3%, Adventure 2.1%, Platformer 1.5%

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: Metroidvania 50.8%, Gothic 7.5% ★, Action 6.8%, 2.5D 6.7%, Platformer 6.7%

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Platformer 9.2%, Side Scroller 4.5%, Action 3.7%

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Gothic 22.9% ★, Action 13.9%, Vampires 12.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.1%

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 63.8%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Action 6%, Platformer 5.5%

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24%, Metroidvania 21.5%, RPG 18.1%, Action 10.2%, Side Scroller 8.8%

Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.

Why similar: Gothic 41.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 24.2%, Female Protagonist 16%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 5.5%

Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!

Why similar: Gothic 31.5% ★, Female Protagonist 29.2%, Platformer 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Action 6.5%

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.8%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Platformer 8.3%, Action 5.3%

In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.

Why similar: Gothic 17% ★, Side Scroller 16.9%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Anime 10.6%, Platformer 10.5%

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Metroidvania 18%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Anime 11%, Action 8.9%

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.7%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Platformer 7%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Anime 7.8%, RPG 7.7%, Platformer 7%

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.3%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Platformer 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Action 5.5%

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 66.7%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Platformer 8.9%, Action 4.9%, Adventure 4.2%

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 45.4%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, RPG 7.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, Anime 7%