Games Like Canvania

Assume the role of Onchu, a druid boy stranded on an island corrupted by dark magic. Learn new magic and abilities in this 2D Metroidvania and explore a stunning sidescrolling world to save the island from destruction.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Souls-like 17.4%, Lore-Rich 10.3%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Platformer 8.8%

Fight, explore, and collect. Step into the role of a wandering fox in this Eastern-fantasy Metroidvania, braving a beautifully crafted world fraught with danger.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 20%, Platformer 8.6%, Lore-Rich 8.3%, Exploration 6.5%

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%, Souls-like 12.4%, Platformer 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Action-Adventure 5.7%

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 27.4%, Souls-like 22.4%, Platformer 11.2%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Exploration 6.2%

A vertically-structured Metroidvania where genetic mutations redefine progression. Navigate a divine-biomechanical labyrinth with dynamically evolving combat forms, where every choice alters companion fates and the world's collapse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Souls-like 24.1%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Puzzle Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Spright is a 2D action-adventure about a lone warrior in a diving helm, drawn into the ruins of a fallen world. Craft weapons, bend spacetime, and fight through hostile environments, survive ambushes, and explore strange realms.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Souls-like 21.8%, Platformer 13.4%, Exploration 7.8%, Action-Adventure 5.3%

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 28.5%, Souls-like 23.1%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

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 32.8%, Souls-like 23.3%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 7.6%

Pepper finds that her home has been taken over by an encroaching, melted, pink candy, endangering herself, her friends and her Queen. Seek out the pieces of sentient candy magic and save Pepper and her friends!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Souls-like 22.1%, Platformer 10.1%, Lore-Rich 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

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 34.4%, Souls-like 18.6%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Platformer 7.6%

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 27%, Souls-like 20.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Puzzle Platformer 9.7%, Hand-drawn 8.4%

Discover the power of healing through the pursuit of mastery in the art of waterbending. Learn new skills, explore a living world full of riddles and mysteries that plague the peace between the material and spiritual world. A hand-drawn 2d platformer inspired by digital oil painting.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Souls-like 19.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 6.3%, Story Rich 5.5%

It's you who can make a change. Use your soul to fight the corruption that leaks in the mysterious and atmospheric universe of Astra. Dive deeply into the essence of this world and navigate around danger leaning on truths and secrets. The Stars are Fading! Soon the darkness will swallow them all.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Puzzle Platformer 9.3%, Open World 7.6%

Embark on an epic journey in Ceplion, a metroidvania-inspired action-platformer. Explore the Ceplion Island, uncovering mysteries and ancient secrets. Engage in precise combat against believers and monstrous creatures. Harness the power of inheritors to bring an end to the relentless war.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 17.7%, Platformer 10.1%, Puzzle Platformer 8.6%, Hand-drawn 7%

Explore, solve enigmas and fight mutated creatures in a 2D narrative-driven metroidvania with pets, set on the rooftops and the undergrounds of a flooded countryside, enriched by cinematic cutscenes, diverse scenography and memorable characters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Lore-Rich 15.8%, Platformer 11%, Puzzle Platformer 10.5%, Open World 7.6%

Can you keep going when all hope is lost? Isadora's Edge is a 2D Metroidvania with a unique future fantasy setting. Explore an alien world, battle against the corrupted forces bringing it to the edge of destruction, and uncover the secrets behind its impending demise!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Souls-like 14.8%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Platformer 10.3%, Open World 6.6%

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 25.3%, Souls-like 20.5%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Platformer 9.8%, Lore-Rich 7.8%

Recover scattered gem shards in this puzzle-filled, exploration-driven Metroidvania to restore balance and return home.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 19.6%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Platformer 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8%

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 29.8%, Souls-like 23.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 22.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

In a world where a mysterious energy known as Va flows through and connects all living beings, a child with the power to command this energy was born. As the last of her kind, young Nara must unravel the dark secrets of her power and face the flames and shadows that took someone special from her.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Souls-like 21.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Open World 7.1%

🍂The most vibrant Metroidvania about a catgirl! Sandbox elements, divinity, and mysticism!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Souls-like 8.4%, Exploration 7.9%

Under the tyranny of the four-throated, magic collapsed and darkness fell. Irang embarks on a journey to find her missing family and uncover her birth's secret. In a Metroidvania-style adventure, she explores a decayed world, enhances envoy powers, and aims to restore the lost light.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Puzzle Platformer 10.2%, Souls-like 10.2%, Platformer 9.2%, Female Protagonist 9%

Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate is a 2D action adventure set in the ancient land of Gorithia. Go from simple thief to magic wielding warrior as you battle your way through the fallen kingdom on your quest to find your lost brother in this sprawling fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Platformer 12.3%, Exploration 7.6%, Hand-drawn 7.3%

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 30.5%, Souls-like 24.4%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Platformer 8.7%, Lore-Rich 5.9%

Venture through a beautifully hand-drawn 2D world in your own way. Swap between two siblings with unique abilities to uncover the truth and reclaim what was lost before the Dark consumes them all.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Souls-like 21.6%, Platformer 10%, Female Protagonist 8%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

Salene is a action-platformer with quick precise combat set in a world ravaged by a war of angels and men. Conquer the Seven Virtues, gain new skills and learn the Songs of Creation to rise up and face the divinity that commands them all!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Souls-like 22.3%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 8.8%

Aetherica: Echoes of Exodus is a 2D, hand-drawn, metroidvania inspired action-adventure where you follow Floria and Kipp on their journey through an unique and epic journey inside the long lost dystopian civilization: Providence.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10.3%, Open World 8.2%, Platformer 7.9%

Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Souls-like 18.2%, Lore-Rich 9%, Puzzle Platformer 8.9%, Platformer 7.9%

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 26.6%, Souls-like 19%, Platformer 10.6%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.6%, Metroidvania 20.8%, Platformer 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8.5%

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 31.1%, Souls-like 25.7%, Platformer 12.3%, Hand-drawn 9%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Platformer 13.7%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Exploration 9.2%, Story Rich 6.1%

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 25.2%, Souls-like 20.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Hand-drawn 6.7%

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 27.2%, Souls-like 22.7%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

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 36.9%, Souls-like 24.6%, Platformer 9.1%, Hand-drawn 6.7%, Exploration 5.2%

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 38.2%, Souls-like 28.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Action 3.9%

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 37%, Souls-like 28.1%, Platformer 11%, Hand-drawn 7%, Exploration 4.6%

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 28.9%, Souls-like 23%, Platformer 11%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Exploration 5.5%

EN Little Reaper finds himself lost in grim otherworld. Help him find the way back through treacherous obstacles and threatening foes.Prepare to rely heavily on your reflexes to complete 30+ levels spanning through 6 locations, and beat 3 unique bosses. RU Маленький жнец потерялся в мрачной потустороннем мире.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 21%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 9.4%, Hand-drawn 7.7%

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 30.6%, Souls-like 25.4%, Platformer 12.2%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Exploration 5.2%

Rift Walker is an open world 2D puzzle platformer where... there aren't any platforms?

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Lore-Rich 16.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 9.6%, Exploration 7.9%

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 34%, Souls-like 26.1%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Platformer 8.1%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

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 34%, Souls-like 26.2%, Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 5.9%, Hand-drawn 5.8%

Embark on a 2D metroidvania adventure that immerses players in Andean mythology, focusing on exploration, combat, and discovery. Join Hoyustus, a brave jaguar warrior, on his journey to free his people from the oppression of an usurping god.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 21.1%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Lore-Rich 10.6%, Platformer 9.9%

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 26%, Souls-like 21.2%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Platformer 9.4%, Female Protagonist 6.8%

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 41.1%, Souls-like 29.7%, Platformer 16.3%, 2D 5.3%, Action 3.6%

DreamKiller is a 2D side-scrolling action game that combines strategy cards with intense combat. Control Irene as she navigates a world where dreams and reality merge, piecing together the shattered Dream Interpretation Codex. Use card-switching to unleash powerful skills in a Souls-like challenge.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Souls-like 22.4%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, Platformer 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10.2%

“Aeternum Vale” is a weird atmospheric Metroidvania set in a cryptic open-world full of dangers, mysteries, and odd characters. Make friends & slice your way through this out of time realm in a infinite quest to save your soul… or give it away?

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Souls-like 25%, Puzzle Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Open World 8.5%

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 29.7%, Souls-like 22%, Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 7.6%

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 26.7%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Platformer 11%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

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 26.4%, Souls-like 18.7%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Platformer 8.5%, Open World 7.6%

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Souls-like 20.5%, Platformer 10%, Puzzle Platformer 8.7%, Hand-drawn 8.2%

SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide. Swap between DAWN and SHADE forms to unleash devastating abilities, wield Instruments as weapons, and rewrite reality itself in a world on the brink of annihilation by the SHADE Protocol.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Souls-like 25.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 6.4%, Open World 5.3%

Clash with tainted beasts as Divynia changes from the mundane to the unknown. As Aylidia, forge your destiny in a tale about courage and holding on to your beliefs. Will you unearth magic's greatest question, or are some mysteries better left untouched? Find out in this epic 2D Adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Souls-like 25.6%, Female Protagonist 7%, Action-Adventure 5.9%, Story Rich 5.8%

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 31.4%, Souls-like 22.1%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Exploration 9.2%, Platformer 9.2%

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 24.5%, Souls-like 22.4%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Souls-like 22.2%, Platformer 9.6%, Hand-drawn 7.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%