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Games Like Cathedral: Crow's Curse

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Adventure, 2D Platformer, Action.

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Set in the same universe as Cathedral, but with its own story and style, Cathedral: Crow's Curse is an action-adventure with tight combat and a focus on exploration. Parry, dodge and fight your way through numerous enemies in a rich detailed world as you uncover the events leading up to Cathedral.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026
Developer: Decemberborn Interactive
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    94% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
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    90% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
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    89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    73% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews2021
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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