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Games Like Briar Flame

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Adventure, Souls-like.

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A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.

Reviews: 8 user reviews — 75% — of 8 reviews
Released: 2026-03-18
Developer: HappyDoodz Studios
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Souls-like 19.3%, Hand-drawn 12%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Action-Adventure 5.3%

  2. #2 Elysian Echoes
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    Dev: Grinding Crow
    Windows

    Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.

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    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Paka Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Souls-like 23.5%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Platformer 6.1%, Precision Platformer 4.8%

  4. #4 DEVIATOR
    95% matchMixed67% of 1,011 reviews2024
    Dev: Gami Studio
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 25.2%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Platformer 6.6%

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    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Palisade Games
    Windows

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    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
    Windows

    SpellTome is a story driven fantasy adventure 2D platformer. Hurl balls of magic, dash across levels, and jump over obstacles while trying to get the fabled SpellTome.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Souls-like 26.7%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Hand-drawn 7.5%, Platformer 7.4%

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    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jitterbug Games
    Windows · Linux

    Sinweaver is a 2D Metroidvania Lite that has you cutting your way through fallen angels and cultists alike as you fight your way through hell to escape a grim afterlife. Explore levels and an interactive overworld map to uncover the worlds secrets and why heavens mightiest have fallen to darkness.

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    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Broke CoCo
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Souls-like 19.1%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Stylized 8.1%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

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    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Most likely no reason for hysteria
    Windows · Mac

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  10. #10 Tairo: Lost In Time
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Philuma
    Windows

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  11. #11 Sutra Pilgrim
    90% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: SvenFish Games
    Windows

    Set out on a journey through Sutra Pilgrim! Hone your skills, gather powerful Artifacts, meet steadfast allies, and challenge fearsome Yaoguai Kings. Traverse a vast mythic world inspired by Journey to the West, seek the Sutra Pilgrim, and uncover the hidden truth behind this westbound journey.

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  12. #12 Shieldbound
    89% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  13. #13 Crowsworn
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mongoose Rodeo
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    87% matchVery Positive83% of 757 reviews2026
    Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
    Windows

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    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: The CaecusPub: Team Caecus
    Windows

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    86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Ongar Studio
    Windows

    2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.

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    Dev: Maskborne
    Windows

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    85% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac

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    Dev: Studio Wallnut
    Windows

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    82% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

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    Dev: MadMoa
    Windows

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    80% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows

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    77% matchVery Positive83% of 5,187 reviews2026
    Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bones Keeper Studio
    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive87% of 351 reviews2026
    Dev: Volk TeamPub: Progamefactoryllc
    Windows

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    81% matchMixed66% of 82 reviews2021
    Dev: Pixellica Corp.
    Windows

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    Windows

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    Dev: Eric Ríos Hamilton
    Windows

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    78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Wild Moose Games
    Windows

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    76% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Zhiwu Game
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    75% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  36. #36 Aeterna Lucis
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows

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  37. #37 Spirit Fusion
    74% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    74% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

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    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gabry Corti
    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Sweeping Avalanche Creations
    Windows

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    71% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Alexey Suslin
    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vigilant Addiction Studios
    Windows

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    72% matchPositive81% of 48 reviews2025
    Dev: Estudio 2Pastores
    Windows · Linux

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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    70% matchMixed69% of 32 reviews2025
    Dev: Two Moons
    Windows

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    71% matchMixed69% of 29 reviews2024
    Dev: AmmashDev
    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    69% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
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    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Clockwork Acorn
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    71% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: The Cheesecake Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Linux

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    67% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    Midpoint is a 2D Metroidvania with RPG elements. Destroy, dodge, and steal spiritual energy from your foes. Be possessed by spirits of light and darkness to gain unique upgrades, sacrifice certain traits to unlock greater power. Free the world before being consumed by darkness.

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  56. #56 Emlis
    68% matchNo user reviews
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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    67% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    66% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    67% matchVery Positive83% of 1,528 reviews2022
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    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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