Games Like BURN THE WITCH

Mysterious is a dark mythical metroidvania, where you travel between physical and astral worlds in order to explore the source of dark matter.

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.4%, Souls-like 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Surreal 11.7%, Hand-drawn 8.1%

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: Souls-like 19.9%, Metroidvania 19.5%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%

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: Metroidvania 20.3%, Souls-like 19%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Surreal 13.2%, Side Scroller 9%

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 23.8%, Souls-like 22.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Side Scroller 7.7%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.5%, Souls-like 18.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Hand-drawn 8.5%

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 23.1%, Souls-like 19.7%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Hand-drawn 8.1%

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 25.7%, Souls-like 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Side Scroller 7.4%

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 22.6%, Souls-like 20%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Hand-drawn 10.5%

2D-Action-Platformer with terrain transformation. Place tiles to reach new heights, block incoming projectiles, or hide yourself from the enemy. All abilities/weapons acquired are equipped at all times. Stand still and hold fire for a laser beam, move and fire for a bubble, move and hold to roll…

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Souls-like 19.6%, Surreal 13.8%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

Balls vs. Tombs is a dark fantasy action-survival game built around a single, haunting purpose: to reclaim stolen souls and restore peace to a desecrated graveyard.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 37% ★, Souls-like 13.4%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelike 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

Awaken to a realm where dreams and reality blur beyond recognition. As the Awakened One, you must traverse a haunting world of nightmares and fragmented memories, where nothing is certain and every shadow hides unspeakable truths. Traverse the Dream revealing the nature of existence itself.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Souls-like 21.1%, Psychological 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Psychological Horror 7.8%

Fight. Die. Repeat. Explore the cursed land of Dolen as a Nameless Undead, who has long forgotten their past. In this Semi-Pixel 2.5D open world RPG, you will explore a decayed, Grim Dark Fantasy world, uncover fragments of lost memories and battle against horrors in an intense 3-Directional Combat.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34% ★, Metroidvania 15.9%, Souls-like 15%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Roguelike 7.5%

Embark on a chilling odyssey in Dreadfall, a horror platformer where you descend into your own nightmare. Fight monsters, solve puzzles, and upgrade your abilities as you journey through a haunting dream world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.1%, Souls-like 19%, Psychological 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Dark 8.7%

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 24.1%, Souls-like 22.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Side Scroller 13%, Platformer 7.9%

The year is 2008. You just picked up some random platformer in a bargain bin called "International Waters" for your Game Station 3000. While waiting for your stop on the city bus, you decide to play the game for a bit.

Why similar: Souls-like 22%, Psychedelic 17.8%, Psychological 16.2%, Surreal 12.1%, Side Scroller 11%

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: Metroidvania 24.6%, Souls-like 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Platformer 8.1%

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 28.2%, Souls-like 14%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Platformer 9.2%

Immerse yourself in this strange Colorless World. Unleash new mechanics and defeat obstacles, monsters, and bosses. As you unravel a hidden story told between the lines that will shape your ultimate destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Psychological 23.9%, Souls-like 23%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Platformer 8%

Traverse a massive, ruined and beautiful world in this intense, atmospheric action platformer. Steal enemy abilities and fight them back with their own runic magic and deadly swordplay, as you attempt to find your lost twin sister in the sunken kingdom of Ithos.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, Souls-like 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Dark 8.3%

Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

A Roguelike 2D platformer in a Small Open World, every time you play its different.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 51.7% ★, Roguelike 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Action Roguelike 7.2%, Platformer 6.6%

Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Side Scroller 13%, Souls-like 12.3%, Platformer 10%

This is a heavily extended version of one of the most famous roguelike games of the 80’s named LARN. Your choice is to find a magic elixier for your daughters recovery. Therefore you have to explore a lot of unknown caves, filled with monsters, demons and traps. Good luck! You may need it!

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 88.3% ★, Roguelike 11.7%

Explore a huge metropolis full of dark corners, aware technology and shady characters. Fight your way through, as you evolve your fighting skills, acquire and upgrade weapons, tune up bots and complete side quests as you discover the true face of the city!

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Souls-like 19.5%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Surreal 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%

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 27.7%, Souls-like 26%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Platformer 4.9%

In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.1%, Metroidvania 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Dark 7.7%

Precise parries, calculated jumps. A single mistake leads to a fall. Experience the tension of hardcore action in SoulUp.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31% ★, Souls-like 16.3%, Roguelike 12.7%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Adventure 7.2%

Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Souls-like 25.2%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Platformer 8.7%

A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 87.3% ★, Roguelike 12.7%

You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Souls-like 23.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Adventure 7.3%

Human vs Food is a challenging action platformer game set in a world where food has taken over the world. In battle, you will have to destroy food a lot and skillfully. Explore 100 levels, play as 6 different characters with different skills. Save the world!

Why similar: Souls-like 23%, Metroidvania 22.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Dark 7.4%

Orms follows Sam, a boy lost in a surreal world shaped by his fears. Guided by Kira, he must restore a lighthouse to reconnect with his parents. The game is inspired by Machinarium, but crafted in 3D with expanded locations. It blends emotional storytelling with atmospheric exploration.

Why similar: Psychological 20.8%, Surreal 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Nature 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10.4%

Rogue's Tale is a single player turn-based dungeon crawling game.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 82.2% ★, Roguelike 17.2%, Adventure 0.6%

NETHACK: LEGACY is a remastered version of the original NetHack, the deeply rich and complex fantasy D&D roguelike. Hack and slash your way through orcs, dragons, and cockatrices as you explore the perilous procedurally-generated dungeons seeking the Amulet of Yendor.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 87.6% ★, Roguelike 10%, Adventure 2.4%

Seeking her lost drawings, Maya and a mysterious companion enter a fairytale world turned nightmare. Explore stunning locations, meet mythical characters, and battle the darkness to uncover the truth!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.2%, Metroidvania 16.5%, Dark 12.3%, Platformer 9.7%, Side Scroller 9.7%

Death is not the end! Slash, dash, parkour and manipulate time in this 2d action plaformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Dark 12%, Platformer 6.8%

A Norse mythology Metroidvania where an orphan sets out on a journey through interconnected realms. Master tactical combat, discover ancient powers, and unveil the secrets of a dying world in this hand-crafted pixel art adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Surreal 17.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Platformer 8.8%

Rogue Fable III is a traditional rogue-like game which combines the depth, complexity, and challenge of the genre classics with a shorter, more tightly focused game length.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 89.1% ★, Roguelike 9.2%, Adventure 1.8%

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 28.3%, Souls-like 25.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Platformer 6.5%

“Chronoscript: The Endless End” is an exploration-based action-adventure game where you, an editor trapped within a manuscript, must unravel a thousand-year story that writes itself beyond its end—across 2D pages and a 3D manor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Souls-like 12%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10.8%

Explore a haunted mansion, uncover a killers madness, and enter surreal paintings to relive the twisted mind of a killer. Danger and mystery are lurking behind the screaming walls of this fascinating and frightening horror adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 17.9%, Surreal 17.1%, Psychological 15.5%, Psychedelic 14.7%, Psychological Horror 9%

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 27.1%, Souls-like 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Hand-drawn 11%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

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 26.1%, Souls-like 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Side Scroller 8.3%

Your Infamous Harp presents OctoQuest, a mash-up of your favorite retro NES games. Play as a highly evolved octopus on an eight-fold quest to retrieve extraterrestrial mushrooms from subterranean caves. Experience a cerebral journey through the ruins of mankind set to a bass-heavy soundtrack.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Psychedelic 20.9%, Surreal 19.7%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Platformer 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 30.7%, Souls-like 26.5%, Side Scroller 9%, Platformer 6.3%, Hand-drawn 5.8%

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 30.6%, Souls-like 26.4%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, Atmospheric 6%

Step into a gorgeous yet perilous world, create your unique combat style from 40 distinct cultivation techniques, and challenge the ultimate bosses of seven chapters in each random adventure.

Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 78.3% ★, Adventure 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

Lost in darkness, a boy drawn into a twisted dream, no way out. Vapor World is a narrative-driven souls-like platformer focused on deflection combat set in atmospheric world of dream. Descend within shattered mind seeking lost memories. Face dark, beautiful world born of anguish and regret.

Why similar: Souls-like 21%, Metroidvania 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Dark 9.7%

Zapling Bygone is a twisted metroidvania where you murder your foes and steal their abilities by wearing their skulls and absorbing their consciousness into your hive-mind.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Psychological 23.4%, Souls-like 18.7%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Platformer 5.3%

《Kingless Dungeon》 is a 2D hack and slash platformer where you control the Shadow Prince, a warrior with no memory. Fight undead enemies, discover your skills, and explore this deep dungeons filled with traps and secrets. Can you reclaim your memories and escape?

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Platformer 10.6%, Nature 9.3%

Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Souls-like 22.5%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Platformer 6.7%

Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Souls-like 21.9%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Platformer 7.8%

Shyftrs is a 2D stylized action adventure metroidvania game that will take you on a journey to uncover the mysteries of your lineage and the world beyond. Your weapon of choice are Cane Sword, Pistol or use your new found prowess. Step up and embrace the adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Dark 7.9%

WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Platformer 8%

SKERDA ARMOR is a bizarre soulslike set in a distant grotesque world of concrete jungles and strange rural lands.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Surreal 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Psychedelic 15.6%, Metroidvania 11.9%

Infinity Wanderer is a roguelite, souls-lite action-platformer. Players dive into Lunara's dark story, facing her fears in a nightmare world. With handcrafted levels and deep character customization, it offers fluid, challenging combat that blends fast-paced and strategic souls-like mechanics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Souls-like 18.8%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Action Roguelike 10.5%

Play as Timmy, whisked into a mysterious cat realm invaded by monsters. Journey through enchanting realms, solve puzzles, and harness new abilities to save this world—and maybe your own—in a cozy, dark, and hand-drawn 2D adventure full of secrets and quirky cats.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Surreal 15%, Side Scroller 13%, Dark 12.7%, Platformer 9.3%

Dimension Drifters is a hand-drawn 2D anime action-platformer that takes players through intense, multi-dimensional combat. Join the protagonist, Ena on her quest to restore the shattered dimensions torn apart by the mysterious 'Dark Drifter.'

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Souls-like 23.2%, Dark Fantasy 22.3%, Hand-drawn 6.5%, Adventure 5.5%

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 37.5%, Souls-like 25%, Platformer 11.2%, Dark 7.5%, Adventure 5.8%

Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Psychological 20.9%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Platformer 8.1%