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Games Like Briar Flame

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

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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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    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Iron Twelve Games
    Windows

    Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Souls-like 19.2%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Action-Adventure 5.3%

  2. #2 Elysian Echoes
    96% matchNo user reviews
    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.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Souls-like 21.6%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Stylized 6.8%, Platformer 6.3%

  3. #3 DEVIATOR
    96% matchMixed68% of 994 reviews2024
    Dev: Gami Studio
    Windows

    Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Souls-like 25%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Platformer 6.5%

  4. #4 Obsidian Legion
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Palisade Games
    Windows

    Embark on a dark journey in this 2D Adventure Game. Explore the treacherous isle of Am Balla and collect the tools necessary to overcome the many dangers set before you. Find out why turmoil has so suddenly stricken this land and put an end to it.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 26.9%, Combat 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, 2D Platformer 5.6%

  5. #5 SpellTome
    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 30.6%, Souls-like 26.6%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Platformer 7.3%

  6. #6 Tenebra
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Broke CoCo
    Windows

    Unmask the secrets of a fractured utopia in "Tenebra,"a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where baroque excess meets technology. Collect ornate masks to unlock mysterious powers, solve intricate puzzles, and battle through a world that's equal parts Versailles and Dark Souls.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 18.9%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Stylized 8.5%, Atmospheric 5.8%

  7. #7 Tairo: Lost In Time
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Philuma
    Windows

    Tairo: Lost In Time is a 3D stylized metroidvania following Tairo, a young time weaver lost in a forgotten realm. Explore a big lively world, full with mysteries to solve, wide range of bosses, creatures and forgotten knights. Shape your journey downwards, manipulating time to reveal your past.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Souls-like 34.7%, Stylized 10.9%, Platformer 3.4%, Action 3.2%

  8. #8 Cliff Kingdom
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Most likely no reason for hysteria
    Windows · Mac

    The lighthouse has gone dark! You awake as Mothboy, last in a long line of lightkeepers summoned when something goes wrong. In this action packed adventure you climb, fight and explore the depths of Cliff Kingdom searching for the lost light.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Souls-like 26.5%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Platformer 6.4%, Action-Adventure 4%

  9. #9 Shieldbound
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Team Bangers
    Windows

    Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 24.2%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Platformer 6.7%, Stylized 6.4%

  10. #10 Mendacium
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: The CaecusPub: Team Caecus
    Windows

    An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 25.3%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, 2D Platformer 5.8%, Stylized 5.1%

  11. #11 Solateria
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 523 reviews2026
    Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
    Windows

    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 31.7%, Souls-like 26.7%, Hand-drawn 11%, 2D Platformer 5.6%, Platformer 5.4%

  12. #12 Crowsworn
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mongoose Rodeo
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore a dark world inhabited by men and monsters in this action packed platformer. Lay waste to the monsters that stand in your way with a wide array of stylish combat maneuvers, as you attempt to unravel the truth behind the curse of Fearanndal.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Souls-like 23.1%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Platformer 6.6%, Stylized 5.2%

  13. #13 White Flame Inna: Daughter of the Void
    89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Ongar Studio
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Souls-like 25.4%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Platformer 6.6%

  14. #14 Dimension Rift Zero
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MrDyvik
    Windows

    Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Souls-like 27.2%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Platformer 7.8%, Atmospheric 6.2%

  15. #15 Mother's Sword
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Monsitle
    Windows

    Make your way through a 2D ruined world with metroidvania elements, unleash fast and powerful attacks in Hack & Slash combat and face fearsome enemies in difficult fights. Breathe and be brave.

    Why similar: Souls-like 34.7%, Metroidvania 34.5%, Action 5.3%, Platformer 4.9%, Adventure 4.9%

  16. #16 Anatine
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixel TrashPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows · Mac

    Anatine is a pixelated metroidvania game that contains organic musical elements. Play the flute to interact with the environment or unleash powerful magic! In the dangerous world of Avenis, battle against the Eidolons and confront powerful enemies to uncover the many secrets of this lost world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Souls-like 28.9%, 2D Platformer 6.6%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Platformer 6.1%

  17. #17 Vesuvius
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Snow Day Games
    Windows · Mac

    Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Souls-like 31%, Platformer 6.9%, Hand-drawn 6.4%, Adventure 4%

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    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wolfbit Games
    Windows · Mac

    Embark on a quest to restore light to a kingdom swallowed by darkness. Dive into a cute and dark pixel-art interconnected world with tight controls, seamless exploration, and challenging combat.

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    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Studio Wallnut
    Windows

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    Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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.

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    83% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: MadMoa
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Souls-like 27.9%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Platformer 7.5%, Combat 4.8%

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    82% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    84% matchMixed67% of 81 reviews2021
    Dev: Pixellica Corp.
    Windows

    Lamp Chronicle is a 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses.

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  24. #24 Go Alone
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: orobi
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.

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    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bones Keeper Studio
    Windows

    Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Souls-like 16.3%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Platformer 8.4%, Atmospheric 6.3%

  26. #26 Lumnis
    81% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Wild Moose Games
    Windows

    An Action-Adventure Souls-like mixing Combat, Climbing, and Exploration. You play a wanderer destined to become the next Guardian of Lumnis, a once-peaceful land, now forgotten and shrouded in darkness since the arrival of an evil aura.

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    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Egobounds
    Windows

    Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.

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    78% matchVery Positive92% of 240 reviews2025
    Dev: Volk TeamPub: Progamefactoryllc
    Windows

    Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.

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  29. #29 Vínculo
    78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Eric Ríos Hamilton
    Windows

    Embark yourself on an adventure through the Marble Palace and uncover the plentiful secrets it hides! Explore magnificent views and fight through the hostile halls of the palace, all while making use of the innovative plane change mechanics!

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  30. #30 Spider Dynasty
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Zhiwu Game
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    77% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Souls-like 22%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Precision Platformer 7.2%, Platformer 7%

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    76% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

    An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.

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    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stinky Tofu Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Dev: Estudio 2Pastores
    Windows · Linux

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    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vigilant Addiction Studios
    Windows

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    74% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
    Dev: Devil's Delirium
    Windows

    Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?

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    74% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Sweeping Avalanche Creations
    Windows

    Endless Night Sonata is a hand drawn metroidvania with classic style animation. Follow the quest of Nicodemos in the "Worlds-in-middle", an unforgiving and dangerous land controlled by demonic forces on a epic mission to find his purpose...

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    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Alexey Suslin
    Windows

    Runic Curse Remastered is a thrilling action RPG Metroidvania that transports you to a cursed island. Explore dark and diverse locations, battle hordes of enemies and mighty bosses. Forge your own playstyle by combining various weapons with magical runes to overcome all challenges.

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    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Arfhis The Wizard
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Souls-like 24.9%, Platformer 6.5%, Hand-drawn 6.5%, Action-Adventure 5.7%

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    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Clockwork Acorn
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dash and slash through an innovative kinetic metroidvania. The Tower of Time awaits – a rich, handcrafted world fractured by the collapse of time. Slice through foes in tough-as-talons bite-sized battles, and master the way of the bird warrior.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Hand-drawn 10%, Platformer 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Precision Platformer 5.6%

  42. #42 The Lost Key
    72% matchMixed69% of 29 reviews2024
    Dev: AmmashDev
    Windows

    You are the last hope, be ready to resist the enemy and eliminate injustice and tyranny.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 23.5%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 7.9%

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    71% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
    Dev: Robert PanichpakdeePub: Pay Artists Studios
    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Blue Bichon Game Studio
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 21.9%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 5%, Stylized 4.9%

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    71% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Two Moons
    Windows

    Revenge against the forces of good! That is the goal of the dark elf Belphora, who wants to avenge the death of her father. Explore the beautiful pixel art world, find items to improve yourself and fight various enemies in this Metroidvania-like game. Fight for glory and revenge!

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  46. #46 Anokye
    70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: Mills Media
    Windows

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    72% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: The Cheesecake Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore an ancient world in The Malice Kingdom. Travel the rich and diverse landscape filled with ancient ruins, foreboding forests, and haunting mansions. Discover powerful weapons, befriend Whimsical characters, and uncover the dormant secret within the kingdom.

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    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Sunnyside Games
    Windows

    Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.

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    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Frandy
    Windows

    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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  50. #50 Emlis
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: JK Globe
    Windows

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    68% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    69% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

    Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.

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    68% matchVery Positive83% of 1,466 reviews2022
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    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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    Windows · Mac

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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    66% matchNo user reviews
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