Games Like Blue Fire

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, 3D Platformer 21%, Platformer 10%, Surreal 8.7%, Exploration 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the closest match to Blue Fire, offering a 3D metroidvania experience with a heavy emphasis on fluid, momentum-based movement and platforming.

From the creators of the award-winning Hyper Light Drifter comes the high-speed and gravity-bending world of Solar Ash.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.6%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 12%, Exploration 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the high-speed, acrobatic traversal and sense of scale that makes navigating the world of Blue Fire so exhilarating.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.3%, 3D Platformer 15.5%, Metroidvania 14.4%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Cute 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features tight, souls-like combat and exploration in a charming yet dark world that mirrors the atmospheric tone of Penumbra.

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 40.3%, Precision Platformer 20.5%, Exploration 9%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Hack and Slash 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at fluid movement and challenging platforming puzzles, making it a perfect companion to the gameplay loop of Blue Fire.

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 39.5%, Souls-like 28.9%, Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 6.1%, Atmospheric 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the definitive modern metroidvania, it provides the same sense of discovery, difficult boss fights, and atmospheric world-building.

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Souls-like 24.1%, Precision Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a must-play for fans of the precision platforming gauntlets found in Blue Fire, as it pushes difficulty to the limit.

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Souls-like 32.7%, Platformer 13%, Action-Adventure 5.6%, Atmospheric 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers intense, souls-like combat mechanics within a beautifully crafted metroidvania world.

A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.8%, Metroidvania 18.9%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Platformer 9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a 3D souls-like experience with interconnected metroidvania-style exploration and challenging combat encounters.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 27.8%, Exploration 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Cute 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The game emphasizes cryptic exploration and souls-like combat, rewarding players who carefully study their environment.

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 28.6%, Souls-like 27.2%, Platformer 11%, Surreal 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a surreal, dark-fantasy aesthetic with souls-like combat and metroidvania exploration.

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Precision Platformer 24.6%, Platformer 13.4%, Exploration 7%, Cute 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This metroidvania places a significant emphasis on platforming mechanics, offering a high skill ceiling for movement.

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 59%, Souls-like 14.6%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Action 3.8%, Platformer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging metroidvania with deep combat mechanics and distinct character classes to master.

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 48.6%, Souls-like 38%, Platformer 8%, Action 1.9%, Adventure 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric metroidvania that leans heavily into souls-like difficulty and brutal combat.

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 31.1%, Souls-like 23.8%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive metroidvania with beautiful hand-drawn art and a massive world to explore.

Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Surreal 25.3%, Third Person 19.3%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This 3D metroidvania offers supernatural movement abilities and combat that feel satisfyingly kinetic.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 58.2%, Action-Adventure 20.1%, Action 12%, Singleplayer 4.9%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on high-speed, one-hit-kill precision movement and combat that demands total mastery of the controls.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.2%, 3D Platformer 26.8%, Platformer 17.9%, Stylized 9%, 3D 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the pinnacle of speed-running focused precision platforming, perfect for those who loved the gauntlets in Blue Fire.

Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Souls-like 20.5%, Precision Platformer 20.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features fluid precision platforming and exploration in a highly stylized 2D world.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Platformer 15.3%, Exploration 11.6%, Cute 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet challenging metroidvania that focuses on exploration and uncovering secrets in a mechanical world.

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 27.6%, Souls-like 26.7%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy metroidvania that provides a straightforward souls-like challenge.

Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Souls-like 15.2%, Platformer 15.1%, Precision Platformer 13%, Exploration 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer with unique dimension-shifting mechanics that add a layer of complexity to its metroidvania exploration.

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 34.7%, Souls-like 31.1%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, souls-like metroidvania that rewards precision and patience in combat.

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 53.8%, Souls-like 37.2%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%, Action 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric metroidvania that balances challenging boss fights with a hauntingly beautiful world.

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: Souls-like 57.5%, Metroidvania 29.8%, Platformer 7.3%, Atmospheric 1.9%, Action 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D souls-like that captures the punishing exploration and interconnected map design of the genre.

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Platformer 16.4%, Cute 9.4%, Exploration 8.2%, Fantasy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It balances exploration with accessible but engaging platforming, making it a great entry point for the genre.

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.7%, Hack and Slash 33%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Third Person 6.3%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features 3D souls-like combat and an interconnected world that encourages exploration and backtracking.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Metroidvania 21.1%, Souls-like 20.1%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Exploration 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, skill-based combat and exploration in a mysterious, fallen world.

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 19.8%, Precision Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.9%, 3D Platformer 17.6%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 8.3%, Third Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with 3D platforming and challenging combat encounters that feel polished and rewarding.

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 57.5%, Platformer 24.6%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Action 3.8%, Indie 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It starts as a linear action-platformer and evolves into a full-fledged metroidvania with excellent movement mechanics.

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 51.2%, Metroidvania 33.2%, Platformer 6.6%, Action 2.4%, Adventure 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers deep RPG mechanics and challenging boss encounters within a classic metroidvania structure.

Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Souls-like 20.4%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, 3D Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

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 31.3%, Souls-like 25.6%, Platformer 14.3%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Action-Adventure 4.9%

A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 26.2%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Platformer 8.3%

Stray Blade is an action-adventure where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Souls-like 23.8%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 7.3%

SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.3%, Souls-like 17.7%, Precision Platformer 17.3%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Platformer 7.3%

Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Souls-like 21.6%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Exploration 6.5%, Platformer 6.4%

Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player puzzle platformer adventure. Azur is under threat from an enemy attack who have control of strange creatures infecting the land. Take on the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel and utilize their unique abilities to escape the invasion together.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Stylized 7.2%

Cat Warroir is an action-platformer of retro and cute style about a cat knight on his way to recapture his stolen treasure. Deep into the dangerous fantasy world,defeat the challenging big boss with your slash, dash, jump, walljump and other skills to find the treasure back!

Why similar: Souls-like 23.8%, Metroidvania 22.2%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Precision Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 8.5%

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Platformer 15.6%, 3D Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Stylized 6.4%

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 27%, Souls-like 24.7%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 6.6%

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 38.1%, Souls-like 34.6%, Platformer 10.8%, Exploration 7.7%, Atmospheric 2.5%

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 32.2%, Souls-like 30.2%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 4.6%

Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.6%, Platformer 21%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Exploration 12.9%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Strayed Lights is a colourful action-adventure featuring epic boss fights and a unique parry-based combat system. Shift between colours to repel attacks and strike back. Explore a dreamlike world as you restore your light that was torn by shadows.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.2%, Surreal 15.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Third Person 9.6%, Stylized 7.7%

Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Precision Platformer 28.8%, Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10%, Adventure 3.5%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Platformer 16.9%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Exploration 9.6%, Third Person 4.3%

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 38.5%, Souls-like 29.7%, Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 6.7%, Atmospheric 3.5%

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 26.3%, Souls-like 25%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Platformer 8.8%, Exploration 7.2%

Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Platformer 17.4%, Cute 11.1%, Exploration 10.5%, Atmospheric 7%

Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Souls-like 23.2%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Platformer 10.6%, 3D Platformer 8.2%

Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, 3D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 15.3%, Exploration 9.6%, Hack and Slash 7.9%

A unique 2D firefighting platformer from the creator of Dead Cells, featuring devastating backdrafts, exploding walls, and expected cat rescues. Battle your way through a mysterious government facility, striving to keep the blaze under control.

Why similar: Platformer 26%, Action-Adventure 24.5%, Exploration 21.2%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Action 4.9%

A 3d bug adventure game 🐜🐛🐞 Run, jump and shoot while you chase an elusive fairy . . . Can you turn back into a human?

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.3%, Souls-like 19.3%, 3D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle

Why similar: Souls-like 31.4%, Metroidvania 30.9%, Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 8.8%

Maintain a constant momentum of precision platforming through surreal worlds, filled with bright neon colors, and enjoy the intoxicating combination of 2D & 3D art! Explore and hunt collectables or knuckle-down and master satisfying mechanics to compete for the best times across the world!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.8%, 3D Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 6.9%

Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Surreal 12.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Cute 9.3%

Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Souls-like 26.9%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 7.6%

Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Platformer 16.5%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Cute 6.5%, Exploration 6.5%

Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Souls-like 23.2%, Platformer 14%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, 3D 6.4%