
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.
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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.

Shards of Memories
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.

Elysian Echoes
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.
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 33.8%, Souls-like 19.2%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Action-Adventure 5.3%
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 26.2%, Souls-like 21.7%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Stylized 6.6%, Platformer 6.3%
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 30.7%, Souls-like 25.1%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Platformer 6.6%
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 30.5%, Souls-like 26.8%, Combat 6.7%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, 2D Platformer 5.7%
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 7.9%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Platformer 7.4%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 24.3%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, 2D Platformer 6.2%, Platformer 5.2%
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 29.6%, Souls-like 19%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Stylized 8.2%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
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 35.7%, Souls-like 26.6%, Hand-drawn 11%, Platformer 6.4%, Action-Adventure 4%
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 41.3%, Souls-like 34.7%, Stylized 10.5%, Platformer 3.5%, Action 3.2%
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 27.8%, Souls-like 24.3%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Platformer 6.7%, Stylized 6.2%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Souls-like 28.7%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Action 4.6%, Platformer 4.5%
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 29.3%, Souls-like 23.2%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Platformer 6.7%, Stylized 5%
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 31.9%, Souls-like 26.7%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, 2D Platformer 5.6%, Platformer 5.5%
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 29.8%, Souls-like 25.4%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, 2D Platformer 5.7%, Stylized 5%
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Souls-like 25.4%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Platformer 6.6%
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 31.8%, Souls-like 27.3%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Platformer 7.8%, Atmospheric 6.1%
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 5%, Adventure 5%
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 34.2%, Souls-like 28.9%, 2D Platformer 6.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Platformer 6.2%
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 39%, Souls-like 31.1%, Platformer 7%, Hand-drawn 6.3%, Adventure 4%
Spright is an epic 2D metroidvania about descending into a vast abyss that twists against you the deeper you go. Equipped with only your diving helm and a longswordm, you will dive head-on into a world that refuses to give way.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Souls-like 26.6%, Platformer 9.4%, Action 4.7%, Adventure 4.4%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Souls-like 31.3%, Platformer 8.4%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, Action 4.4%
Dumbriel is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure set in Hell. Play as a clumsy fallen angel in a twisted underworld. Slash, craft, and dodge through deadly arenas, weird monsters, and hellish traps. Die, upgrade, and dive back in.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Souls-like 27.9%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Platformer 7.6%, Combat 4.7%
Explore the Yomi world with a sacred weapon that can change sword types. Fight different "Yokai" and challenge the "Kami" of this world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 20.6%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, 2D Platformer 6.4%, Combat 5.6%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, Souls-like 31.9%, Adventure 5.4%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Action 4.1%
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 warrior, a werewolf, or join the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Souls-like 25.1%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Hand-drawn 7.3%, Platformer 6.5%
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 33.2%, Souls-like 19.6%, Hand-drawn 8%, Platformer 7.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%
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 35.2%, Souls-like 16.4%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Platformer 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.2%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Souls-like 25.9%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Platformer 7.3%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Souls-like 28.4%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Platformer 7.8%, Atmospheric 5.7%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Souls-like 25.3%, Action 7.3%, Action-Adventure 7%, Adventure 6.5%
Spider Dynasty is a 2D Metroidvania with a distinctive ink-wash hand-drawn art style. It features original omnidirectional curved traversal and silk-swinging mechanics, plus Souls-like boss battles on irregular platforms, delivering a groundbreaking platform exploration and combat experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 24.5%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Platformer 6.7%
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!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 24.1%, Precision Platformer 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Platformer 5.8%
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 28.4%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Precision Platformer 6.7%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%
Aeterna Lucis is the highly anticipated sequel to Aeterna Noctis. Following the gameplay steps of the first entry in the series, Aeterna Lucis is a Metroidvania that combines fast-paced combat, a large interconnected map, secret hunting, optional challenges, and a rich and deep story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Souls-like 22.1%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Precision Platformer 7.2%, Platformer 7.1%
Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Platformer 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Adventure 7.1%
Lotus Knight is a 2D platform action game. A girl born from a lotus, following the call of her "mother", adventuring inside the world covered with flowers, exploring various interesting places, engaging in intense battles and experiencing a wonderful story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Souls-like 33.5%, Platformer 10.6%, Action 4.1%, Adventure 3.1%
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...
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Souls-like 30.2%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Platformer 5.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.2%
Templar is a 2D indie platformer and hack and slash game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 24.2%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Platformer 6.7%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Souls-like 30.1%, Platformer 5.7%, Hand-drawn 5.4%, Action 5.2%
Explore a silent, crumbling world in Silent Santicado! A retro journey through a fallen kingdom tainted by lost magic. Explore overgrown ruins, encounter a cast of peculiar characters, and defeat a menagerie of twisted enemies as you search for the source of Santicado's curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Souls-like 28.9%, 2D Platformer 5.9%, Combat 5.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.3%
Experience the emotional life of a zombie with a microwave stuck on his butt. A 2D platformer with critical thinking based combat where each different enemy feels like a puzzle to solve instead of relying on brute hack & slash tactics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 24.9%, Platformer 6.5%, Hand-drawn 6.4%, Action-Adventure 5.7%
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 39.9%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Platformer 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Precision Platformer 5.6%
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!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Souls-like 26.4%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 7.3%, Combat 6.4%
You are the last hope, be ready to resist the enemy and eliminate injustice and tyranny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Souls-like 23.6%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 7.9%
A 2D platformer in the vein of Super Mario World, Megaman, and Sonic, play as Roid Chimp, a personification of our collective rage at a terrible system. Run, climb, and punch your way through a world to explore, filled with books that increase both regular stats and elemental upgrades.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Souls-like 22.5%, Beat 'em up 10.7%, Precision Platformer 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7.7%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Souls-like 25%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 8.7%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
Don the red hood and venture into this fabled adventure as Lyra. Metroidvania meets Top-Down Adventure in this challenging, side-scrolling tale.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Souls-like 28.3%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Platformer 5.1%
Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Souls-like 28.8%, Hand-drawn 6.4%, Platformer 6.2%, Adventure 4.1%
Battle corrupted emissaries, explore a mythical world, and sacrifice health for power in this hand-drawn Metroidvania. With tight, responsive controls, guide Kára on a journey of grief, vengeance, and forgiveness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 22%, Hand-drawn 11%, Dark Fantasy 4.9%, Atmospheric 4.8%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Souls-like 27.9%, Platformer 7.7%, Hand-drawn 7.3%, 2D Platformer 6.2%
『Second Works』 is a 2D platform action-adventure game set in a sci-fi fantasy world based on biotechnology. Enjoy the unique atmosphere created by colorful anime-style graphics and the thrilling experience of high-difficulty action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Souls-like 23.6%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
Play as Emlis, a slime, explore an interconnected world, and fight enemies using elemental powers. Recover stolen elemental spirits from invaders to save the corrupted forest Soleen. Uncover secrets, defeat bosses, restore spirits to bring back life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 24.8%, Beat 'em up 14.6%, Stylized 7.2%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Platformer 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Precision Platformer 7%
A grand evil has cast the world into the Forever Night. Play as Renima, a celestial guardian awakened after millennia to hunt the demons who shattered the balance between realms. Explore the esoteric world of Azareth, uncover forgotten secrets, and restore light to a dying world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Souls-like 30.3%, Platformer 7.4%, Action-Adventure 5%, Action 4.2%
Explore yet another indie metroidvania as you venture through the Hell University campus. Conquer the demons that infest the essence of Hell University, and save the school from certain doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Souls-like 23.8%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Platformer 7.9%
Scratch in a 2.5D world that blends hip hop aesthetics with action/platforming, where urban art has come to life. Explore dynamic environments, face cleaning robots, and uncover secrets of this vibrant world as you reclaim your identity in this intense and colorful adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, 2D Platformer 5.9%, Adventure 5.1%
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Souls-like 25.9%, Platformer 8.7%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Action-Adventure 4.5%
In Take Care you discover a great forest full of challenging enemies and puzzles. Help rebuild a withering town in its center and bring back its inhabitants who have lost their way in search of something better.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Souls-like 28.6%, Stylized 8.4%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Atmospheric 5.3%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Souls-like 30.9%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Stylized 4.8%, Action 4.2%
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 36.6%, Souls-like 31.1%, 2D Platformer 6.7%, Platformer 5.5%, Action 4.9%