Games Like Boss Rush: Mythology

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Why similar: Souls-like 62.1%, Difficult 13.4%, Boss Rush 12.7% ★, Action 4.5%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the definitive boss-rush experience, featuring one-hit-kill mechanics that demand precision and pattern recognition similar to the seed.

Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.

Why similar: Souls-like 58.3%, Difficult 14.3%, Boss Rush 13.6% ★, Action 5.6%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, pixel-art boss-rush game that perfectly mirrors the intense, souls-like combat focus of the seed.

Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!

Why similar: Mythology 42.2%, Difficult 13.2%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Action 8.8%, Souls-like 7%

Why You'll Like It: Centered entirely on massive mythological boss fights, this game captures the epic scale and theme of the seed perfectly.

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: Souls-like 49.5%, Mythology 14.4%, Difficult 13%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D action game offers high-difficulty combat and souls-like mechanics that will satisfy players looking for a demanding experience.

Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.

Why similar: Mythology 50.5%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Action 14.7%, Indie 8.1%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring a unique hand-drawn art style inspired by Greek pottery, this 2D side-scroller is a perfect match for the seed's mythological focus.

Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

Why similar: Souls-like 51.9%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Action 9.7%, Hand-drawn 6.6%, 2D 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D side-scrolling action game that emphasizes challenging boss encounters and mythological storytelling.

Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.

Why similar: Souls-like 57.8%, Mythology 13.1%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D souls-like platformer with hand-drawn art that focuses on the same style of challenging action as the seed.

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: Souls-like 69.5%, Difficult 10.1%, Side Scroller 6.4%, Action 5.1%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its brutal difficulty and stunning 2D art, this game provides the intense boss battles and dark atmosphere found in the seed.

Test your limits against a brutal and mysterious world as Parvus, a curious warrior with a heavy burden. Raise your spear and cast ancient spells as you battle hostile creatures and towering bosses in procedurally-generated 2D landscapes. Answer the call. Break the cycle. Change your destiny.

Why similar: Souls-like 66.3%, Action 19.6%, Indie 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D boss-rush platformer that shares the seed's commitment to difficult, deliberate combat encounters.

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 77.2%, Difficult 5.9%, Action 5.3%, Side Scroller 3.7%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D souls-like features massive, screen-filling bosses that require mastery of combat mechanics to overcome.

A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.

Why similar: Souls-like 34%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Mythology 12.6%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult 2D arcade-style action game that captures the unforgiving nature of classic side-scrollers.

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 79.1%, Difficult 8.8%, Side Scroller 3.8%, Action 3.5%, 2D 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D souls-like that offers deep combat mechanics and challenging boss fights in a dark, interconnected world.

99 Waves is a casual platformer rogue-lite game about a vengeful young man who challenges a god. Can he defeat countless monsters, the greatest warriors, and mythical beings to reach the despicable god and become a legend?

Why similar: Boss Rush 35.6% ★, Mythology 17.1%, Side Scroller 13%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, PvE 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush focused action game that incorporates mythological themes and arcade-style progression.

Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.

Why similar: Souls-like 58.3%, Mythology 27.2%, Action 7.9%, Fantasy 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG leans heavily into Greek mythology and souls-like combat, making it a strong thematic match.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Boss Rush 47% ★, Difficult 28%, Action 13.9%, Indie 8.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: While 3D, this game is entirely focused on high-octane, difficult boss-rush combat that matches the intensity of the seed.

Live the saga of Uruz! A fantasy epic action adventure based on Central Asian Turkish mythology and culture. Explore the ruined lands, help people, solve small puzzles, face the monsters and spiritual creatures, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Mythology 42.5%, Action 13.3%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Indie 8.9%, Arcade 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D action-adventure game draws heavily from Turkic mythology and features cinematic combat encounters.

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: Side Scroller 22.2%, Difficult 20.9%, Hand-drawn 20.8%, Action 13.2%, Indie 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D action game features massive, challenging boss encounters that test player reflexes and combat mastery.

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

Why similar: Action 29.8%, Side Scroller 25.6%, Difficult 16%, Indie 14.9%, 2D 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal 2D action game with intense boss fights and a heavy metal aesthetic that complements the difficulty of the seed.

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: Souls-like 60.9%, Difficult 14.6%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Action 6.4%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D souls-like that introduces unique parry-based boss mechanics, offering a fresh but challenging experience.

CALAMITY CREATURES is a 2D action game in boss rush format. Mechanical creatures of overwhelming stature stand before you. Gadgets in the prosthetic hands, the terrain, and the enemies' habits...use all the elements to dismantle the living calamity.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.8%, Action 17.5%, Boss Rush 15.1% ★, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that incorporates action-adventure elements and challenging boss encounters.

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: Souls-like 59.5%, Action 10.6%, Side Scroller 10.1%, 2D Platformer 7.4%, Difficult 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D souls-like features a dark, painterly aesthetic and punishing boss encounters that align with the seed's tone.

AshenForest is a roguelite action RPG focused on boss-rush. To purify the ashen forest that is causing the plague, you must fight against all the monsters lurking in the forest.

Why similar: Action 39.1%, Indie 27%, Side Scroller 26.5%, 2D 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action game that focuses on challenging combat and atmospheric exploration in a dark fantasy setting.

Prepare for epic battles between gods and Hades in this top-down action roguelite! Choose your deity, unleash powerful combos, and fight against underworld enemies. Feel the adrenaline for 15 minutes and restore order in the underworld.

Why similar: Mythology 57%, Action 27.6%, 2D 13.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on mythological combat encounters, providing a similar thematic experience to the seed.

Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.

Why similar: Mythology 63.9%, Action 13.7%, Indie 13.6%, PvE 5.2%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Defeat the Titans as you battle your way into Tartarus to stop Chaos from conquering Olympus and destroying the world. In this rogue-like dungeon crawler adventure, you will play as Perseus, a demigod tasked with one mission; stop Chaos and the evil forces that surround him.

Why similar: Mythology 46.3%, Action 24.2%, Indie 16.1%, Difficult 11.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-focused game centered on Greek mythology that provides a fast-paced combat experience.

Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!

Why similar: Mythology 46.2%, Difficult 18.6%, Action 13.8%, Arcade 10.1%, 2D 6.9%

Rustled Pete is a very unforgiving boss fighting game. There is only one boss in the game and his name is Pete The Rustled. He has 4 forms, each one is harder than the other. Good luck!

Why similar: Boss Rush 40.6% ★, Difficult 22.5%, Arcade 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush focused game that prioritizes fast-paced, difficult combat encounters.

Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.

Why similar: Boss Rush 35.2% ★, Difficult 21.8%, Action 21.8%, Indie 14.6%, 2D 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult 2D action game that tests player reflexes through intense, arcade-style combat.

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: Side Scroller 43.9%, Action 25.4%, 2D 15%, Indie 9.6%, Fantasy 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-RPG with a striking art style and challenging combat that fits well with the seed's aesthetic.

Aaru's Awakening is a hand drawn 2D action platformer set in the mythical world of Lumenox. Travel through the mysterious world while the story of the four gods unravels.

Why similar: Action 40.2%, Difficult 30.5%, Indie 29.4%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn 2D platformer with mythological themes that demands high precision and skill.

BLOOD RUSH is a fast paced, skill based FPS, mixed with roguelites elements. Upgrade yourself, buy unique guns, drain miracles from relics and destroy anyone or anything standing on your way!

Why similar: Mythology 42.7%, Difficult 27.5%, Action 26.6%, Singleplayer 3.2%

DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play.

Why similar: Souls-like 91.1%, Difficult 4%, Action 2.9%, Indie 2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D souls-like that emphasizes difficult, tactical combat in an unforgiving world.

ABYSSAL BLADE is a pixel-art boss rush inspired by MMO raid mechanics. With only 1 HP, take up your blade and challenge the five stages of grief.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.4%, Boss Rush 22.3% ★, Difficult 12.8%, PvE 5.9%, Action 5.5%

Thousands of enemies. One survivor. Fight like a demigod, build deadly defenses, and grow stronger after every run in this fast-paced bullet heaven set in mythic Greece.

Why similar: Mythology 45.4%, Action 13.1%, Arcade 12.1%, PvE 11.1%, Fantasy 8.8%

Fast-paced action rogue-Like survival with a touch of Soul-like, Challenging yet rewarding gameplay!, Battle with horde of monsters, Build your favorite hero with powerful skills and weapons in Action Rogue-like style, Fight your way to the epic boss and become a legend.

Why similar: Difficult 38.2%, PvE 17.9%, Action 15.3%, 2D 10.7%, Fantasy 8.3%

Erra: Exordium is a 2D action adventure game in Dieselpunk setting. Explore a world based on Sumerian-Akkadian mythology. Take the role of a scientist who was able to cheat death and fight the rebellious army of mechatrons.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Mythology 18.5%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Action 11.5%, Side Scroller 7.9%

Uros is a 2.5D metroidvania-style action platformer. Enter the nightmares, upgrade your skills, fight against creepy creatures and face the evil god of nightmares in your mission to restore stability to the dream world.

Why similar: Souls-like 56.8%, Mythology 19.8%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Action 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%

"Twelve Shadows" is a hardcore Boss Rush action game set in an Eastern dark mythology. Players take on the role as "WuMing," challenging twelve bosses and exploring a unique Chinese-style world inspired by the twelve zodiac signs. Each adventure is a test of courage and wisdom

Why similar: Action 45.2%, Mythology 44.4%, Indie 9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush with challenging one-hit-death combat. Set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested horrors, explore a lore-filled and eldritch land alone or in two player co-op, all in a realistic painterly style.

Why similar: Souls-like 51%, Boss Rush 23.5% ★, Difficult 9.7%, Hand-drawn 6.3%, Action 4.5%

An action game about battles with hordes of aggressive humanoid lizards!

Why similar: Souls-like 71.1%, Difficult 12.9%, Action 10.2%, Fantasy 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 35.2%, Action 31.6%, 2D 18.7%, Indie 14.5%

Rule the god of thunder and challenge all the gods of the nine realms! In this Rogue-like, hack and slash game, develop your strategy and skills, subject all the gods who challenge you to your wrath, and become the only god of the universe.

Why similar: Mythology 51.1%, Action 38.6%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Duriano is a top-down arena shooting Slasher roguelite game where the player will be a hero durian of the norse wielding a weapon to fight upon a god of norse mythology. From different weapons, Durian hero, God’s trail, items will lead the player to create a build and defeat all gods of asgard.

Why similar: Mythology 48.1%, PvE 16.9%, Action 15.8%, Fantasy 10.6%, Indie 6.7%

Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!

Why similar: Difficult 35.5%, Hand-drawn 25.2%, Action 17.9%, Arcade 12.9%, 2D 7.3%

Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

Why similar: Mythology 34.2%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Action 14.1%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, 2D 9%

Rush to Adventure is a retro fantasy speedrunning adventure. Inspired by classic NES titles like Zelda, Mario and Castlevania. You awaken on the shore of a cursed island. Your only way off the island is to fight the monsters and lift the curse.

Why similar: Action 36.7%, Indie 25.4%, Difficult 25.3%, 2D 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Rule the god of thunder and challenge all the gods of the nine realms! In this Rogue-like, hack and slash game, develop your strategy and skills, subject all the gods who challenge you to your wrath, and become the only god of the universe.

Why similar: Mythology 55.7%, Action 34.1%, Indie 8.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.

Why similar: Souls-like 59.7%, Difficult 14.9%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Action 6.3%, 2D 4.1%

Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?

Why similar: Action 36.2%, Indie 31.5%, 2D 27.4%, Singleplayer 5%

Fight against numerous mutated creatures across this desolate land. Unlock characters, items, and learn of the world’s history. Dive into this action packed sidescrolling, rogue-lite experience. Fight, die, try again.

Why similar: Side Scroller 44.5%, Action 25.5%, Indie 16.1%, Fantasy 12.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Tired of raid statics — but still crave the thrill? This is a high-difficulty action game built to deliver MMO-style raid battles — solo. Read the mechanics, discover the strategy, and claim victory alone.

Why similar: Action 26.2%, Boss Rush 25.6% ★, PvE 19.3%, Fantasy 14.8%, Indie 10.8%

Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.

Why similar: Souls-like 73.4%, Action 9.1%, Difficult 7.5%, Indie 6%, Fantasy 2%

Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 37%, Action 29.1%, Indie 11.8%, 2D 11.4%, Fantasy 8.8%

Your prayers have been answered! For the first time ever, gods, holy spirits and mythological characters from around the globe and throughout history will clash in an explosive 2D fighter where the entire world is at stake!

Why similar: Mythology 56.7%, Action 19.6%, Indie 13.1%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Dive into a new and thrilling boss rush-style video game where revenge is the only motivation. Step into the shoes of the last survivor of a race decimated by The Moon, now seeking to settle the score with the culprit of its extinction. But what secrets does The Moon hold?

Why similar: Souls-like 68.5%, Action 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Arcade 7.9%, 2D 4.2%

Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Action 43.7%, 2D 21.4%, Indie 20.1%, Fantasy 12.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Jump into this challenging retro platformer! Play as Thor, use his mighty hammer and unique items to explore the Northern Realms. Beware of mythical creatures blocking your path to become a god!

Why similar: Mythology 33.4%, Side Scroller 24.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 10.2%