
A holy knight confronts corruption within a necropolis mega-structure in a souls-like dark sci-fi ARPG.
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A holy knight confronts corruption within a necropolis mega-structure in a souls-like dark sci-fi ARPG.

The Song of Awakening
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.

THORN DEMON HUNTER
This is an AVG game similar to Metroidvania. The player will perform a demon hunter exploring and decrypting the castle in the Gothic period and hunting the corrupt soul
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: Souls-like 27.8%, Metroidvania 24.8%, Action RPG 18.6%, RPG 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%
This is an AVG game similar to Metroidvania. The player will perform a demon hunter exploring and decrypting the castle in the Gothic period and hunting the corrupt soul
Why similar: Souls-like 31.5%, Metroidvania 31%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 10.5%, Story Rich 4.8%
Awaken in a fallen knight’s body, kept alive by a mysterious living crystal. REVENGE CRYSTAL combines top-down Soulslike combat with exploration across a ruined world of interconnected paths and elemental magic. You are not the knight—you are the will driving him.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.4%, Metroidvania 25.3%, Action RPG 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, RPG 6.2%
When things gain a "heart," perhaps they can be called humans. In this third-person adventure game, players will play as a girl vacationing on an island. They will experience fantastic daily life and adventures, make new friends, and ultimately uncover the mysteries of the island.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.9%, Action RPG 20.5%, Anime 11.1%, RPG 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 3.5%
YOUR CHOICES RESHAPE A LIVING CITY. Explore a sprawling metropolis, wield mysterious powers, and uncover the secrets of the Eternal Lighthouse. Your decisions will make a world of difference.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Metroidvania 26.6%, Action RPG 17.7%, RPG 14.2%, Action 7.4%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: Souls-like 48.3%, Metroidvania 25.4%, RPG 7.1%, Action RPG 6.6%, Dark Fantasy 6%
Twilight Bastion is a retro-styled soulslike 3D Metroidvania that places you in a torturous labyrinthine castle where skeletons, the undead, and gothic black knights await around every corner.
Why similar: Souls-like 38.2%, Metroidvania 27.8%, Action RPG 11.3%, Action 5.8%, Dark Fantasy 3.9%
Frostflame is a Brazilian Soulslike developed by a single person. In the game you control Chihiro, disciples of the great master Hori Masashi on a mission to advance to the lowlands and bring back peace, ending the war of the five kingdoms and eliminating the power of the Frstlame.
Why similar: Souls-like 41%, Action RPG 18.6%, RPG 11.9%, Third Person 5.4%, Story Rich 4.8%
Step into a dark and decaying world with Zenith, an Action RPG that blends intense combat, deep exploration, and an immersive atmosphere. Explore ruined cathedrals and gothic landscapes filled with secrets, facing relentless enemies that will challenge your skill and strategy.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.3%, Metroidvania 29%, Action RPG 9.8%, Action 5.5%, Dark Fantasy 5%
Fight as an unknown warrior with various weapons, and dive into The Forest of Souls to find the souls of Lost Ancient Kings. Challenge them and get their power, then finally face your terminative destiny.
Why similar: Souls-like 43.7%, Action RPG 19.9%, Third Person 6.5%, Action 6.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%
Master challenging combat, dismember enemies, and unleash devastating combos of physical and magical attacks. Gather materials, craft powerful gear, and endure the trials of a relentless world.
Why similar: Souls-like 41%, Action RPG 18.8%, RPG 12.7%, Third Person 5.7%, Story Rich 4.9%
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Souls-like 24.3%, Action RPG 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 7%, RPG 5.6%
Magic and intrigue abound in this gripping dark fantasy RPG, with atmospheric exploration that will beguile even the most avid fans of the genre. Wield a diverse array of weapons and spells as you step forth into a world of intoxicating mystery to face the many challenges lurking within.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.9%, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Third Person 6.5%
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Why similar: Souls-like 53.4%, Metroidvania 22.5%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%, RPG 5.3%, Action RPG 4.6%
Cyan Breach is a Metriodivania game set in a biohazard background. The combat style integrates traditional 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. Explore the game world, gain new skills and weapons, increase character's power, and finally reveal the conspiracy that caused the apocalypse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Souls-like 25.7%, Action RPG 21.1%, RPG 7.1%, Combat 4.7%
The two countries went to war, unleashing forbidden powers. Years later, monsters ravage the land. The protagonist awakens, battles the monsters, explores the world, uncovers the truth of the past, and seeks to recover lost memories—a lonely journey of wandering and struggling against oneself.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.1%, Metroidvania 28.1%, Action RPG 18.6%, RPG 14.9%, Story Rich 3.6%
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: Souls-like 31.4%, Metroidvania 28%, Action RPG 18.5%, RPG 10%, Dark Fantasy 4.3%
Dead Fantasia is a non-linear ARPG which brings forgotten game design from Kings Field to a modern audience. Explore interconnected levels, gather loot, and face challenging foes.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.1%, Metroidvania 23.8%, Action RPG 17.1%, RPG 13.4%, Action 6.9%
Eldoria is a Souls-like RPG where you dig up the ancient Truth of darkness. Will you destroy that corruption or purify it?
Why similar: Souls-like 38.4%, Action RPG 18.2%, RPG 10.7%, Anime 9.1%, Story Rich 5.4%
Shadows of the Lost is a mythological dark fantasy action RPG where the corrupting power of shadow is wielded to defy twisted gods, navigating a grim world torn apart by betrayal, corruption, and shattered myths.
Why similar: Souls-like 44.1%, Action RPG 19.1%, RPG 14%, Action 5.9%, Dark Fantasy 5.9%
Betrayed all his life, Gabin seeks truth alongside Kaewsai in this brutal Souls-like Action-RPG. Wield shadows as weapons, master ancient Thai combat, and survive the fall of Ayutthaya. An authentic Thai experience by two passionate developers.
Why similar: Souls-like 43.7%, Action RPG 23.5%, RPG 9%, Story Rich 7.9%, Action 6.5%
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: Souls-like 44.1%, Metroidvania 39.1%, Stylized 9%, Action 3.9%, Adventure 2.4%
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Metroidvania 25.2%, Action RPG 16.6%, RPG 10%, Anime 5.7%
Mona: The Endless Journey is a 3D side-scrolling Metroidvania. Players play a fragile pillow-carrying girl, adventuring in a nightmarish fantasy continent. They rescue powerful companions, traverse mysteries, solve puzzles, fight eerie creatures, and uncover the world’s hidden truth.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.9%, Metroidvania 30.9%, Action RPG 14%, RPG 8.6%, Action 3.2%
UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.
Why similar: Souls-like 42.3%, Metroidvania 33.7%, RPG 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Action 4.4%
VANRAN is a dark fantasy action RPG where a human slave in the Demon Realm wields a sealed blade and rises in rebellion. Defeat your enemies, claim their powers, grow stronger, and escape. Seek salvation—or choose vengeance.
Why similar: Souls-like 44.5%, Action RPG 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, RPG 9.6%, Third Person 5.9%
In a world where every soul is captured, yours remain free. Take the chance and claim their souls for yourself and rise unstoppable...
Why similar: Souls-like 44.1%, Action RPG 21.2%, RPG 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Stylized 6.9%
Awaken your ancestral memory. Follow the call of the Orixás. Open new paths through living environments and spiritual realms in Odu: Ancestral Nexus, an action RPG where identity, myth, and future intertwine in a quest for belonging.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Action RPG 21.6%, Souls-like 21.5%, RPG 10.4%, Story Rich 7.8%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Souls-like 32%, Metroidvania 27.6%, Action RPG 16.5%, RPG 6.8%, Dark Fantasy 4.9%
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: Souls-like 31.8%, Metroidvania 29.7%, Action RPG 15.8%, Anime 7.3%, RPG 7.1%
A dark action-adventure where you race against time to seal the hell gates, gather crystal shards, and stop Umbra’s return on the Bloody Day. Estimated playtime: ~1 hour.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.2%, Action RPG 22.3%, Action 9%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Third Person 6.8%
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.8%, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Story Rich 8.2%
This is a dark fantasy action RPG set within a vast castle filled with sealed chambers. Explore to uncover hidden secrets and forgotten truths. Overcome daunting challenges and experience the thrill of victory. Unravel the complex drama driven by the intertwined motives of its characters.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.7%, Action RPG 19.6%, RPG 15.4%, Action 8%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%
Quest Slayer, is a hunter-like, challenging you to a fight magical beasts and explore various regions. Master a arsenal of weapons, and gather resources to build and upgrade your gear.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.7%, Action RPG 21%, RPG 17.1%, Action 9%, Third Person 5.5%
The Journey to Restore the Distorted Time and Space
Why similar: Souls-like 46.3%, Action RPG 22.5%, RPG 10.2%, Action 7.3%, Third Person 5.2%
CRYOGEAR is a unique Metroidvania inspired Pixel Art platformer, set in an open sci-fi world and driven by rewarded exploration. Control the reprogrammed clone G.3.4.R as he discovers the world, learns new abilities and unveils the mystery of the Emperor AI.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 27.1%, RPG 18.2%, Action RPG 13.9%, Action 9.2%
Miracle Corp. is a metagame and a Metroidvania game. In the story, you will play a mysterious retro game developed by Miracle Corp., guided by an AI tour guide. Uncover the hidden truths behind the game.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.1%, Metroidvania 31.9%, Action RPG 16.3%, RPG 8.7%, Action 4.7%
Uncover the secrets of the sinking metropolis in this action RPG. Clash beam sabers, or be a gunslinger. Make alliances or go it alone. Your actions have consequences - those whom learn the nature of this world will be able to shape it as they see fit.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.2%, Metroidvania 35.2%, RPG 17.1%, Action 8.1%, Indie 2.4%
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: Souls-like 35.4%, Metroidvania 32.7%, RPG 10.1%, Action RPG 10.1%, Action 5.8%
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Why similar: Souls-like 34.9%, Action RPG 20.3%, Metroidvania 14.6%, Story Rich 6.5%, RPG 5.9%
Reimagining Alice in Wonderland as an East-meets-West dark fantasy enriched by a proven Webtoon IP, it builds a unique universe for global audiences.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.6%, Action RPG 18.2%, RPG 17.1%, Action 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%
Play as cursed monster girls after slaying them. Forge pacts, absorb their souls, and escape a twisted dimension. Each has a unique playstyle, from a raging homunculus to an unbreakable doll. Which girl will you make a pact with?
Why similar: Souls-like 34.6%, Action RPG 21.7%, RPG 15.4%, Anime 9.9%, Action 8.5%
An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.9%, Action RPG 18%, RPG 12%, Anime 10.6%, Action 6.5%
This is the story of two girls, Saki and Kaede, who have been transferred to the magic world of "Ecstasia". In order to return home, the girls engage in mortal combat against "magic weapons". Make use of a wide variety of magic and the cooperation between the two girls to defeat powerful enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.9%, Metroidvania 27.3%, Action RPG 12%, Anime 7.3%, Story Rich 5%
A brutal souls-like through a forgotten realm. Battle relentless monsters, uncover buried truths, and reclaim the soul humanity betrayed.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.9%, Action RPG 21%, Action 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Third Person 7%
Play as the Crimson Knight, cursed to die repeatedly by The Absolute. Death is your path to power in this souls-like boss fight. Uncover truth, seek vengeance or redemption, and slay the goddess who betrayed you. Break the cycle or be crushed by your sins.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.1%, Action RPG 20.5%, RPG 16%, Action 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 6%
An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.3%, Metroidvania 27.4%, Action RPG 15.2%, RPG 7%, Anime 5.6%
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 35.4%, Metroidvania 25.8%, Action RPG 14.4%, RPG 7.1%, Third Person 4.9%
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.5%, Metroidvania 17.2%, Action RPG 15.8%, Anime 8.4%, RPG 8.2%
In "Luminite Era: Expedition," face unique Boss battles, wield arcane spells, and create distinct equipment combos to unveil the Black Mist's secrets and preserve humanity's last Luminite glimmer amid its relentless spread.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.9%, Metroidvania 29.3%, Action RPG 14.9%, RPG 6.9%, Story Rich 6.1%
The Depths of Despair is a dark fantasy action RPG with souls-like combat combined with classic MMO skills and ability bar. Your quest is to help an angel named Amelia find her sister, who has been captured by demonic entities.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.5%, Action RPG 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Dark 7.3%, RPG 7.1%
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.
Why similar: Souls-like 40.3%, Action RPG 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%, RPG 5.6%, Gore 5.4%
Hemlon the Grey is a 2D Souls-like game focused on deflection-based action, where life and death are decided at the edge of the blade. Follow the story of Hemlon, half-demon warrior, slay disrupters and uncover the secrets behind The Broken Wings and the Republic of Reinz.
Why similar: Souls-like 43.8%, Action RPG 16.1%, RPG 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Action 7.1%
In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.6%, Metroidvania 30.8%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 8.2%, Story Rich 4.9%
Cerulean Singe is a souls-like focusing on snappy and deliberate fast-paced combat, unrelenting bosses, and an immersive world to explore.
Why similar: Souls-like 42.4%, Action RPG 16.1%, RPG 9%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Gore 5.4%
A souls-like game about saving a trapped beloved beneath a collapsed sink-hole. The gameplay mechanics is a souls-like experience with the added ability of an ultimate ranged attack minus a riposte mechanic.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.5%, Action RPG 20.3%, RPG 16.4%, Action 8.6%, Third Person 5.4%
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: Souls-like 30.9%, Metroidvania 26.6%, Action RPG 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%, Stylized 5.1%
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.1%, Metroidvania 26.3%, Action RPG 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, RPG 8%
This is a third-person dark fantasy action role-playing game. Players will travel to a forbidden kingdom shrouded in white mist, traversing between the mysterious white mist and demons, confront various powerful enemies, and surviving
Why similar: Souls-like 39.6%, Action RPG 23.5%, RPG 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Action 6.6%
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.
Why similar: Souls-like 47.4%, Action RPG 18.4%, Anime 12.4%, RPG 6.4%, Female Protagonist 4.5%