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Games Like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Platformer, 2D.

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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!

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 40,867 reviews
Released: 2019-06-18
Developer: ArtPlay
Publisher: 505 Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 10.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 25.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 79%

Overview

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night stands out because it modernizes the classic "Igavania" formula: a huge interconnected map, satisfying movement-gated exploration, RPG stats and loot, and stylish gothic-anime action. These recommendations focus on games that capture that same mix of castle-crawling discovery, character build progression, and side-scrolling combat, with extra weight given to titles that feel especially close to Castlevania and Bloodstained's lineage.

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  1. #1 Castlevania Dominus Collection
    97% matchVery Positive95% of 2,570 reviews2024
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    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 67.4%, RPG 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Action 5%, Platformer 5%

    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.

  2. #2 Castlevania Advance Collection
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 2,387 reviews2021
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 69.3%, Gothic 6.5%, Dark Fantasy 5.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%, Action 4.9%

    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.

  3. #3 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 7,196 reviews2021
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 51.9%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, RPG 7.4%, Anime 7.3%, 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.

  4. #4 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
    95% 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 61.3%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, 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.

  5. #5 Afterimage
    94% 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 51.4%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, 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.

  6. #6 Blasphemous
    94% 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 65.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Gothic 7%, 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.

  7. #7 Touhou Luna Nights
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,634 reviews2019
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 6.6%, 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.

  8. #8 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
    91% 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 60.4%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%, RPG 4.8%

    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.

  9. #9 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
    93% 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 70.7%, RPG 6.3%, Platformer 5.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%, 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.

  10. #10 Timespinner
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 3,099 reviews2018
    Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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.

  11. #11 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 3,067 reviews2024
    Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    "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 11.7%, Anime 8.2%, Platformer 6.1%

    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.

  12. #12 Minoria
    90% 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 54%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Anime 6.9%, Action 4.5%, Gothic 4.5%

    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.

  13. #13 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
    88% matchVery Positive84% of 6,153 reviews2024
    Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 72.7%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Exploration 4%, Action 3.8%, Adventure 2.5%

    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.

  14. #14 Lost Ruins
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 5,651 reviews2021
    Dev: ALTARI GAMESPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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 59.6%, Anime 11.1%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Platformer 6.8%, Side Scroller 5.1%

    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.

  15. #15 The Last Faith
    87% matchVery Positive84% of 5,200 reviews2023
    Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 59.6%, Gothic 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Platformer 4.7%, Side Scroller 4.5%

    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.

  16. #16 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
    Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 60.8%, RPG 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Platformer 4.1%, 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.

  17. #17 Vigil: The Longest Night
    86% 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 51%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Platformer 6.3%, RPG 6.1%

    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.

  18. #18 TEVI
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 3,852 reviews2023
    Dev: CreSpirit
    Windows
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 55.3%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Anime 8.8%, Platformer 5%

    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.

  19. #19 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
    85% matchVery Positive93% of 11,587 reviews2016
    Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 12.2%, 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.

  20. #20 HunterX
    84% matchVery Positive84% of 719 reviews2022
    Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    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 12.6%, 2.5D 9.7%, Side Scroller 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.

  21. #21 Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 2,004 reviews2024
    Dev: IceSitruuna
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 45.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.9%, 2.5D 8.3%, Anime 7%

    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.

  22. #22 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
    82% matchVery Positive80% of 2,037 reviews2024
    Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, 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.

  23. #23 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
    83% matchVery Positive85% of 1,586 reviews2020
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 47.2%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Platformer 8%, 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.

  24. #24 HunterX: code name T
    80% matchVery Positive88% of 147 reviews2023
    Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
    Windows

    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 45.3%, RPG 9.7%, 2.5D 9.2%, 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.

  25. #25 Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 3,006 reviews2015
    Dev: WayForward
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 51.2%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Platformer 8.1%, 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.

  26. #26 Rabi-Ribi
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,161 reviews2016
    Dev: CreSpirit
    Windows
    Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 48.4%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Side Scroller 11%, Anime 8.5%, Platformer 5.9%

    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.

  27. #27 Astalon: Tears of the Earth
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,437 reviews2021
    Dev: LABS WorksPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 68.2%, Anime 8.8%, 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.

  28. #28 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
    78% matchVery Positive87% of 6,949 reviews2021
    Dev: TiGamesPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 69.1%, Platformer 9.1%, 2.5D 8.3%, Action 5%, Exploration 3.7%

    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.

  29. #29 3000th Duel
    79% matchMostly Positive72% of 623 reviews2019
    Dev: NEOPOPCORN Corp
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    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 9.8%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%

    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.

  30. #30 Vernal Edge
    78% matchMostly Positive77% of 629 reviews2023
    Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 64.5%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Platformer 8.6%, 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.

  31. #31 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 4,427 reviews2018
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 36.7%, Gothic 12.6%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%

  32. #32 9 Years of Shadows
    76% 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 54.5%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Anime 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Platformer 7.5%

  33. #33 The Vagrant
    77% 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 42.6%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Side Scroller 10.9%, RPG 7.2%, Anime 4.6%

  34. #34 Salt and Sanctuary
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
    Dev: Ska Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 62.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, RPG 8%, Platformer 5.3%, Side Scroller 5%

  35. #35 Midnight Castle Succubus DX
    75% 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 51.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Side Scroller 11%, Platformer 6.6%, RPG 5.7%

  36. #36 Indivisible
    75% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,670 reviews2019
    Dev: Lab Zero GamesPub: 505 Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    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 39.4%, RPG 15.2%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Anime 6.7%, Action 6.7%

  37. #37 Iconoclasts
    74% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 reviews2018
    Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 6.9%, Platformer 5.5%, Side Scroller 4.6%

  38. #38 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
    74% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,941 reviews2019
    Dev: IceSitruuna
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 50.4%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, RPG 6.8%, Anime 6.6%, Side Scroller 6.3%

  39. #39 Hollow Knight: Silksong
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 400,178 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Cherry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 35.1 hrsMean: 45.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 59%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Platformer 6%, Difficult 3.4%

  40. #40 Axiom Verge
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 74.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Platformer 5.6%, Action 2.8%, Side Scroller 2.6%

  41. #41 GRIME
    72% 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 52.4%, 2.5D 11.2%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Platformer 6.9%

  42. #42 Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 2,419 reviews2016
    Dev: WayForward
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, 2.5D 10.1%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%

  43. #43 The Messenger
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 12,834 reviews2018
    Dev: SabotagePub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 62.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Side Scroller 4.5%, Action 3.7%

  44. #44 Gal Guardians: Demon Purge
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 1,324 reviews2023
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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 17.4%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Anime 10.5%, Platformer 10.3%

  45. #45 Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 1,239 reviews2018
    Dev: Long Hat HousePub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 64.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Action 7.7%, Platformer 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

  46. #46 Shantae and the Seven Sirens
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,969 reviews2020
    Dev: WayForward
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 60.3%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Platformer 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Anime 4.3%

  47. #47 Moonscars
    70% 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 64%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Action 6%, Platformer 5.4%

  48. #48 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 2,609 reviews2014
    Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    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 54.1%, Gothic 8.2%, Action 7.3%, 2.5D 7.2%, Platformer 7.1%

  49. #49 Tales of Berseria™
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 18,811 reviews2017
    Dev: BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 29.5%, Anime 28.7%, RPG 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Action 6.8%

  50. #50 Kotama and Academy Citadel
    66% matchVery Positive81% of 2,225 reviews2026
    Dev: Atomstring GamesPub: 2P Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 50.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, RPG 7.6%, Anime 7.6%, Platformer 6.9%

  51. #51 Blasphemous 2
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 17,676 reviews2023
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 69%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Platformer 7.4%, Difficult 3.9%, Adventure 3.8%

  52. #52 Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 69,981 reviews2016
    Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    “Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 60%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Platformer 8.5%, Side Scroller 3.9%, 2.5D 2.8%

  53. #53 Souldiers
    69% matchMixed69% of 2,964 reviews2022
    Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 85.7%, Action 4.9%, Difficult 3.3%, Adventure 2.1%, Platformer 1.5%

  54. #54 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
    67% 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 45.4%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, RPG 7.2%, Anime 7.1%

  55. #55 Dark Devotion
    70% 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 52%, Female Protagonist 16%, RPG 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%, Side Scroller 6.4%

  56. #56 Foregone
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
    Dev: Big Blue Bubble
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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%

  57. #57 Hollow Knight
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 534,538 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Cherry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 62%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Platformer 6.7%, Side Scroller 3.7%, Dark Fantasy 3.6%

  58. #58 Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 1,196 reviews2018
    Dev: WayForwardPub: WayForward
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    The ultimate edition of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero comes with all of the previously released DLC, Modes, and Costumes in one epic collection! Includes an exclusive Blue Bathing Suit for use in Beach Mode!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 51.4%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Platformer 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Side Scroller 5.7%

  59. #59 Metal Unit
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 2,864 reviews2021
    Dev: JellySnow StudioPub: NEOWIZ
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 23.4%, Metroidvania 22.7%, RPG 18%, Action 10.1%, Side Scroller 8.8%

  60. #60 Roah
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 75 reviews2019
    Dev: Grynsoft
    Windows

    A great unknown danger is approaching Roah's home planet. Follow Roah as she explores the world and encountering all of its different factions, uncovering the mystery of what is draining the planets lifeforce.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, RPG 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Action 6.7%

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