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Games Like Chronicles of the Wolf

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

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Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!

Reviews: Very Positive — 84% — of 534 reviews
Released: 2025-06-19
Developer: Migami Games
Publisher: PQube
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 7.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 66%

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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    91% matchMostly Positive77% of 708 reviews2018
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    Windows
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    88% matchVery Positive87% of 351 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    79% matchMostly Positive75% of 199 reviews2018
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    75% matchVery Positive94% of 87 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    76% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2023
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    71% matchVery Positive87% of 173 reviews2022
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    69% matchVery Positive94% of 689 reviews2020
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  54. #54 Demons of Asteborg
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: Neofid Studios
    Windows

    Demons of Asteborg® is an action-platform game, with elements of metroidvania. Play as Gareth and prevent Zadimus from destroying Asteborg !

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Medieval 13.4%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

  55. #55 Twilight Monk
    66% matchMostly Positive77% of 379 reviews2025
    Dev: Aquatic Moon GamesPub: GRAVITY GAME ARISE Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Side Scroller 23.1%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Fantasy 6%

  56. #56 Fatal Claw
    63% matchVery Positive91% of 547 reviews2026
    Dev: NDEV GAMESPub: Com2us Holdings
    Windows

    Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Side Scroller 19.6%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Action-Adventure 11%

  57. #57 Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 289 reviews2020
    Dev: Unspeakable PixelsPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Old School 9.8%

  58. #58 Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
    63% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,177 reviews2025
    Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.9%, Action-Adventure 21.2%, Adventure 9.6%, Medieval 9.4%, 2D 8.1%

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