- #1 Lightwood
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unfixed Brain
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 25%, Nonlinear 20.5%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Action 3.3%
- #2 Astronium
96% matchPositive90% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: LukeThePolicePub: The Council
Windows
Astronium is a metroidvania with souls-like aspects, with a focus on combat and on getting weapons. Defeat strong enemies, survive ambushes, explore diferent biomes and meet interesting individuals on this hostile planet
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 22%, Nonlinear 9.6%, Combat 7.8%, Cute 4.2%
- #3 Relive
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dylan Losee
Windows
Relive is a dark yet hopeful action-adventure where you create new plant growth with every step, transform the remains of fallen foes to amplify your magical powers, and overcome deadly challenges to transform the world around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Souls-like 17.3%, Nonlinear 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #4 Silent Santicado
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vigilant Addiction Studios
Windows
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 33%, Souls-like 26.9%, Nonlinear 18.1%, Combat 6%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
- #5 The Will of Our Fathers
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David M Tippy
Windows
The Will of Our Fathers is a top-down 2D action-exploration game with an old-school design philosophy. Explore a large, interconnected world full of traps and treasure, delve into challenging and mysterious dungeons, and uncover secret schemes against The Will of Our Fathers.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.2%, Nonlinear 23%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Metroidvania 8.7%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #6 The Legend of Simurgh
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PixelNodes
Windows
You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 27.8%, Nonlinear 16.4%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Cute 6.1%
- #7 Weapon Devourer
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bogdan
Windows · Mac
Weapon Devourer is a psychological horror game with souls-like and 1930's cartoon vibes, blending subtle puzzles. Battle sentient weapons, dodge their attacks, metamorphose into a fearsome entity to overcome powerful challenges, and synthesize mighty combinations by diving into the Shield's belly.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Souls-like 25.3%, Nonlinear 17.7%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Cute 5.6%
- #8 Mother's Sword
92% 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 35.5%, Metroidvania 34.7%, Nonlinear 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Action 5.3%
- #9 Latitude 76: Land of the Onkilons
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anisimov Games
Windows · Linux
Switch between characters, use your grappling hook to explore a phantom island, home to mammoths. Face threats from hunters and choose to play stealthily or confront the dangers head-on. Inspired by real events. Wishlist today!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 24.9%, Nonlinear 17.1%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Cute 5.5%
- #10 Runic Curse Remastered
91% 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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Souls-like 29.5%, Nonlinear 11.7%, Action-Adventure 5.5%, Fantasy 5.1%
- #11 Necrowave
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arfhis The Wizard
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the emotional life of a zombie with his butt stuck in a microwave. It's 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 30.9%, Souls-like 24.5%, Nonlinear 21.4%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Colorful 3.8%
- #12 Lotus Knight
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stinky Tofu Games
Windows · Mac
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 43.2%, Souls-like 33.5%, Nonlinear 11.4%, Action 4%, Adventure 3.1%
- #13 HALLOW BLADE
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XekveraPub: TBA
Windows
HALLOW BLADE is a dark fantasy action adventure set in a vast interconnected subterranean kingdom where you form an unbreakable bond with an ancient possessed sword hungry for souls and vengeance.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Souls-like 27.9%, Nonlinear 14.1%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Atmospheric 5.4%
- #14 CRAVE
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hang The Eyelids
Windows
Ceaseless hunger draws you yet a bit closer to the gates of Foghorn. Devour men and beasts alike to acquire a wide array of combat abilities. Through shadows and mold, track down the paling memories of this bygone kingdom, all in a classic hand-drawn action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Souls-like 20%, Nonlinear 15.6%, Survival 12.4%, Combat 5.8%
- #15 Scrabdackle
86% matchVery Positive97% of 148 reviews2025
Dev: jakefriendPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac · Linux
The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 23.4%, Nonlinear 20.7%, Combat 7.3%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #16 Go Alone
87% 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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Souls-like 32.9%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, Adventure 5.7%, Atmospheric 4.3%
- #17 Lumnis
86% 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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 26.1%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 6.8%
- #18 Take Care
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hanesto
Windows
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 33.1%, Souls-like 28.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Relaxing 5.4%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #19 Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course
84% matchPositive98% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: Nowis-337 GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Eat everything. Grow stronger. Save the Gourmet Kingdom. A charming action-adventure where you devour foes, solve clever dungeon puzzles, and battle monstrous bosses in a whimsical, food-filled world. Find the five Divine Spices and save the Gourmet Kingdom from the Demon Chef!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Nonlinear 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #20 Dewborne Dawn
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythwalk Studios
Windows
In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Nonlinear 14.2%, Combat 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #21 Tairo: Lost In Time
82% 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 46.2%, Souls-like 39.7%, Action-Adventure 4.4%, Adventure 3.7%, Action 3.6%
- #22 Last Night of Winter
83% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: DigitalZeon
Windows
Wake up and walk, Warden! Because the siege continues. We must find the Heir... And finally put an end to this cursed night.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.7%, Metroidvania 29.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Fantasy 3.5%
- #23 Obsidian Legion
82% 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 35%, Souls-like 31.5%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Combat 9.5%, Action 4.4%
- #24 Lightward
81% 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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Souls-like 33.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Action 4.7%, Adventure 4%
- #25 TUNIC
81% matchVery Positive91% of 17,199 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 28.8%, Souls-like 26.8%, Nonlinear 14.6%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Cute 5.9%
- #26 Last Souls
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ruben Wihler
Windows · Mac
Last souls is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania soulslike game.The player controls a mysterious caped character and explores a labyrinthine, dark and cold world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Souls-like 27.5%, Nonlinear 23.4%, Action-Adventure 5%, Atmospheric 4.6%
- #27 Curse of Elmwood
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broadwood Studio
Windows · Linux
A folklore-inspired, eerie action-adventure dungeon crawler about preventing a curse that requires your blood to complete. Master your weapon, explore a world brimming with items, abilities, and spells, and ensure that endless night never befalls your hometown of Elmwood.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.5%, Nonlinear 24%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Action 3.5%
- #28 Celestial Lumina
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Juan Centeno
Windows
Ascend from the depths as Evan, heir of a fallen underworld, to uncover the truth behind a world stripped of dawn. Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where Light clashes with the Darkness that stole the sky.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Souls-like 28%, Nonlinear 18.9%, Atmospheric 5.9%, Action-Adventure 4.7%
- #29 The Legend of the Bard: The Power Accordions
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paulo Vieira
Windows
Use an accordion to explore an open world inspired by Brazil!! 🪗🎶
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 27.6%, Nonlinear 14.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Cute 4.8%
- #30 Shards of Memories
78% 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 42.4%, Souls-like 24.6%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Action 4.7%, Combat 4.3%
- #31 The Sacred Acorn
77% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: A Few Dragons
Windows
A cozy souls-lite adventure about a small squirrel embarking on an epic quest to save her tribe from the corruption threatening to destroy their world. Upgrade your magical abilities, battle legendary guardians, and explore a dangerous, enchanted land in this 2D action-adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Souls-like 26.6%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Combat 7.5%, Cute 6%
- #32 Briar Flame
76% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: HappyDoodz Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Souls-like 31.9%, Combat 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
- #33 Project Damascus
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Damascus Team Games
Windows
A first person adventure platformer, focused on exploration with time based mechanics and puzzle elements. Enter the ruins of the Kingdom of Pharygia. Swiftly traverse its dillapidated, intricate infrastructure to delve further into the depths of iniquity, in order to cast light on hidden truths.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Souls-like 20.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Nonlinear 14.7%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
- #34 The Song of Awakening
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noeski LLC
Windows · Mac
The Song of Awakening is a 2D action-platformer where you play as a bard with the power to create magic through music. Explore a world once ruled by the Lyramancers, wielders of music-magic, who were extinguished by a mad king. Defeat the malevolent god of silence and restore harmony to the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Souls-like 28.9%, Nonlinear 13.4%, Combat 10.5%, Action 4.7%
- #35 Crypt Custodian
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,759 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Nonlinear 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Cute 6.8%
- #36 Din of Sen
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Espy Games
Windows
Fight through a hostile, dreamlike world as Sen, a wielder of crystalline weaponry. Slay monsters by pulling off powerful combos, swapping weapons on the fly, and using special weapon abilities. Can Sen survive in this strange world, or will he fall into the void?
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Souls-like 29.9%, Nonlinear 20.7%, Action 3.5%, Combat 3.4%
- #37 Goldfish
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Gabry Corti
Windows
Embark on a delirious journey in this metroidvania set on a pirate island where all the characters are sea animals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Souls-like 31.7%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Combat 7.7%, Nonlinear 7.1%
- #38 止境 Ends
75% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: 正人君子杨某人
Windows
"Ends" is a classic 2D horizontal board action game. In the game, you will play a dead soldier. In the chaotic order, you will pick up the broken weapons again, explore the broken world, challenge the changing creatures, and find your final destination.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.8%, Metroidvania 26.7%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 8.5%
- #39 Tenebra
74% 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 34.9%, Souls-like 22.9%, Nonlinear 13.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Atmospheric 6.1%
- #40 Gloomveil
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ricotoni Games
Windows
Explore a vast, interconnected fantasy world with minimal guidance. Observe your surroundings carefully, discover the secrets of the past and try not to draw the attention of something bigger than you…
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Nonlinear 18%, Souls-like 17.8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Atmospheric 5.6%
- #41 Loreninha Paints Dreams and Rainbows
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Eminho & Lorena Team
Windows · Linux
A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Souls-like 31.6%, Cute 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Fantasy 5.2%
- #42 Museful
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nostalgicat
Windows
Museful is a colour-fuelled 2D Metroidvania. Paint your surroundings as a little lizard exploring a huge hand-crafted world, and restore emotion to a monochrome continent as you discover your true colours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Nonlinear 16%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Colorful 6.6%, Cute 5.5%
- #43 Ex Angelus
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kami no Kami Shrine
Windows
Dash, zip and slice through enemies with style in Ex Angelus, a fast-paced action adventure set in a neo apocalyptic world where fantasy and sci-fi collide.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Souls-like 29.7%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Combat 5.6%, Colorful 4.2%
- #44 DREIFRAME
70% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: MrDrone
Windows
Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, Souls-like 33.3%, Nonlinear 10.4%, Atmospheric 4.5%, Adventure 4.1%
- #45 Legendary Knight
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WebsatGame
Windows
Prepare for a brutal metroidvania where a legendary knight battles monsters to save his land. Explore dangerous labyrinths and castles, fight enemies, and craft powerful gear with the help of the Mage, Alchemist, and Treasure Hunter. Ready for epic adventures?
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Nonlinear 21.3%, Survival 14.4%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Action 4.3%
- #46 Citadel Knight
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fayvit
Windows
A challenging action game where you explore a dark kingdom, face brutal creatures, and uncover hidden secrets. Fight with strategy, discover powerful relics, and navigate treacherous dungeons as you unravel the mysteries of the Citadel.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Nonlinear 22.6%, Souls-like 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10%, Combat 9.1%
- #47 Noad: The Priest
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Falling Spring
Windows
Noad: The Priest is a 2D action adventure game. It tells the story of a priest who begins an expedition where an unknown black substance 'Adven' flows out of the gate and cannot return beyond it. Face the truth with newcomers beyond the gate!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Souls-like 26.6%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Action 8%, Adventure 7.4%
- #48 TUSK
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NeverCry Studio
Windows
Top-down 3D action-adventure with the spirit of 90s classics. Tight combat, handcrafted dungeons, clever puzzles, and modern pacing. Collect enchanted masks to channel primal powers, brave ancient alien trials, and awaken the island’s lost protectors.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 26.3%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Top-Down 8.5%, Combat 6.4%
- #49 Pavu
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toró Studio
Windows
Pavu is an action RPG with lots of exploration and challenging combat. You’ll explore a dystopian world where nature and technology coexist in harmony, until the arrival of Kurumi, the last human.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.9%, Metroidvania 24.1%, Nonlinear 21.3%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Cute 6.7%
- #50 BeforeDisaster
69% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: SourGrapeGames
Windows
《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.3%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Combat 10.5%, Fantasy 7.2%, Action 6.2%
- #51 Signiverux
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Signiverux GmbH
Windows · Linux
Signiverux is a Metroidvania-inspired action adventure with fluid gameplay and detailed graphics. Explore the depths of a mysterious castle in search for a way back home, enjoy fast ability progressions, search for powerful magic upgrades and grow your character by expanding the skill tree.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Souls-like 23.4%, Nonlinear 21.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Atmospheric 5.3%
- #52 PRISON OF HUSKS
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glass Head Dolls
Windows
A nostalgic souls-like set in a painted afterlife. Awaken as a doll and seek your beloved. From parries to pistols, tune your build to overcome adversity. Explore dense, interconnected levels full of secrets and shortcuts as you battle pigment-hoarding bosses and seek your lost love.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.9%, Nonlinear 21.8%, Metroidvania 17.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Combat 7.8%
- #53 Spirit Quest
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Avalon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a quest to unlock the secrets of the Spirit World. Challenge mysterious ruins and face intimidating bosses to gain new powers that will aid your exploration in this retro top-down action/adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Nonlinear 25.3%, Procedural Generation 18%, Top-Down 6.6%, Cute 5.2%
- #54 Crownless
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Wallnut
Windows
Carry your life as a fragile crown in Crownless! An epic action adventure built for exploration and punchy combat. Explore a vast hand-crafted 2D world, uncover forgotten realms, and dash, swim, and forge your way through the unknown.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Souls-like 30.7%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Action 5.3%, Adventure 5.1%
- #55 Sheep Lad
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Robin Poe
Windows
SHEEP LAD is a grand scale Swashbuckling, Role-playing, Platforming Adventure Game, with a focus on combat, exploration, and surreal mysteries. Take on the Role of Basil the Sheep Lad as he journeys into a dangerous land Dungeoneering and Questing in search for his older sister
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Souls-like 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Combat 8.6%
- #56 Sir Magical Jelly
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rony Tama Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
An action-adventure journey of a small slimy creature that has fast mobility. Focused on monster elimination with metroidvania elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Nonlinear 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Combat 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #57 Babel
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cosmos Estúdios
Windows
Explore the enigmatic Tower of Babel in this epic action-platforming adventure with challenging combat. Unravel mysteries beyond time and face terrifying creatures in your quest to uncover the disappearance of all gods and demons.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Souls-like 19.7%, Nonlinear 19.1%, Combat 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #58 Rebel Transmute
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 272 reviews2024
Dev: Fatal Fawn GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Souls-like 26.7%, Nonlinear 17.8%, Combat 7.3%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
- #59 SpellTome
66% 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 38%, Souls-like 33.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 4.4%, Combat 4.3%
- #60 Traces of the Unknown
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Douglas Game Dev
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Traces of the Unknown" is a classic 2D action-adventure with RPG elements. Explore forests, deserts, caves, frozen environments, ancient dungeons, battle evil creatures, fierce and hungry animals, and unravel the ancient mysteries to discover the forgotten truth of the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Adventure 5%