
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.
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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.

Elysian Echoes
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.

Rune Fencer Illyia
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.
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 22.7%, Souls-like 18.7%, Platformer 8.7%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Hand-drawn 7.5%
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 20.7%, Souls-like 16.6%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Platformer 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 24.4%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Puzzle Platformer 8.4%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
You are the last hope, be ready to resist the enemy and eliminate injustice and tyranny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.3%, Souls-like 18.3%, Side Scroller 10%, Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
Death is not the end! Slash, dash, parkour and manipulate time in this 2d action plaformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Souls-like 21.7%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Platformer 7.7%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
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 28.8%, Souls-like 23.2%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Platformer 6.6%, Stylized 5.3%
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 23.7%, Souls-like 20.7%, Platformer 9.1%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Hand-drawn 7.7%
Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Souls-like 19.4%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Platformer 8.1%
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 26.4%, Souls-like 22.9%, Platformer 10.1%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%
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 35.5%, Souls-like 22.1%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 6.8%, Action-Adventure 4.9%
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 29.9%, Souls-like 24.1%, Platformer 7.2%, Side Scroller 6.5%, Action 5%
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 28.4%, Souls-like 23.1%, Platformer 9.6%, Hand-drawn 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%
Battle corrupted emissaries, explore a mythical world, and sacrifice health for power in this hand-drawn Metroidvania. With tight, responsive controls, guide Kára on a journey of grief, vengeance, and forgiveness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Souls-like 17.6%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Side Scroller 7.7%
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 24.3%, Souls-like 18.2%, Platformer 9.3%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Hand-drawn 7.5%
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: Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 21.8%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Hand-drawn 9.7%
Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player puzzle platformer adventure. Azur is under threat from an enemy attack who have control of strange creatures infecting the land. Take on the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel and utilize their unique abilities to escape the invasion together.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Puzzle Platformer 9.8%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Platformer 7.7%
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: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 23.5%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Puzzle Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 6.4%
Being & Becoming is an atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dying kingdom held together only by the collective dream of thousands of would-be martyrs. Fate itself is against you as The Word’s prophecy unfolds. Rewrite your place within The Word or become a scripted part of this horrible revelation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Souls-like 22.3%, Hack and Slash 11%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Platformer 9.5%
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 29%, Souls-like 25.4%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Platformer 6.1%
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 26.2%, Souls-like 23%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Platformer 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%
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 27.6%, Souls-like 17.6%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8%, Stylized 6%
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 30.2%, Souls-like 14%, Platformer 11.5%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%
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%, Souls-like 19.3%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Platformer 7.2%
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 24.2%, Souls-like 20.5%, Platformer 9.5%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 7%
An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 23.2%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Hack and Slash 8.5%, Action-Adventure 5.4%
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: Metroidvania 23.3%, Souls-like 22.6%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Medieval 4.8%
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 23.9%, Souls-like 20.8%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Platformer 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%
Uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets in this 2D action-adventure Metroidvania. Explore a haunting world of ruins and shadow, master fluid, brutal combat, and unlock powerful abilities to overcome deadly enemies. Forge your path and choose your destiny in an ancient land balanced on the brink of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Souls-like 17.6%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Hack and Slash 5.4%
Explore yet another indie metroidvania as you venture through the Hell University campus. Conquer the demons that infest the essence of Hell University, and save the school from certain doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Souls-like 19.7%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Platformer 10.4%, Puzzle Platformer 7%
《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 23.2%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Action 8%
Embark on a thrilling journey to redemption in this metroidvania style action platformer. Explore a multitude of locations, battle a variety of enemies and solve small puzzles to retrieve collectibles for your trophy room. Unlock new areas by upgrading your weapons and abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10%
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 29.7%, Souls-like 25.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
Templar 2 is a 2D indie action platform game. Immerse yourself in the darkest, scariest and bloodiest Middle Ages. A story told in comic format, and with spectacular dubbing.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.8%, Metroidvania 18.3%, Hack and Slash 14%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Action-Adventure 6%
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: Metroidvania 25.4%, Souls-like 21.3%, Hack and Slash 12%, Platformer 10.5%, Side Scroller 9.1%
Make your way through a 2D ruined world with metroidvania elements, unleash fast and powerful attacks in Hack & Slash combat and face fearsome enemies in difficult fights. Breathe and be brave.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Souls-like 31.3%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Platformer 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 20.7%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Hack and Slash 7.4%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Souls-like 25.9%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Platformer 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
Experience the emotional life of a zombie with his butt stuck in a microwave. It's 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 27.7%, Souls-like 21.4%, Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
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 24.6%, Souls-like 18.3%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Platformer 7.6%
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 36.7%, Souls-like 28.3%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Action 4.8%
Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 21%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Platformer 8.3%
You are a necromancer. The souls of the dead are your weapon. Push the limits of your combat skills in this story-driven, action packed Metroidvania. Enter in a dark world, where the sun's rays no longer heat up and evil creatures roam free in the night.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 20.7%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Hand-drawn 7.2%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Souls-like 28.5%, Exploration 7.1%, Adventure 5.9%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
Templar is a 2D indie platformer and hack and slash game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Souls-like 21.1%, Hack and Slash 14%, Platformer 9.3%, Hand-drawn 7.1%
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%, Souls-like 10.5%, Puzzle Platformer 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Platformer 8.7%
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 30.1%, Souls-like 25.1%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Platformer 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%
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: Metroidvania 24.3%, Souls-like 23.6%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Platformer 6.7%
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 28.9%, Souls-like 22.1%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Platformer 8.3%, Exploration 7.4%
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 27.6%, Souls-like 23%, Platformer 10.1%, Hand-drawn 6.6%, Side Scroller 6.5%
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Souls-like 23.9%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7%, Hand-drawn 6.8%
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 32.2%, Souls-like 18.6%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Puzzle Platformer 8.4%, Platformer 7.4%
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 27.9%, Souls-like 23%, Platformer 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
Soul of Kaeru is a Metroidvania-inspired VR game! Explore each corners of a miniature world set in an ancient samurai's zen garden where nature took back his right! But beware of the little creatures and insects, as they may not be as friendly as you would think...
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Souls-like 23.8%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Exploration 6.5%
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Souls-like 23.1%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
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: Metroidvania 27%, Souls-like 22.3%, Platformer 9.4%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7%
Explore a colossal creature by blending in with the environment and enemies. Evolve and gain new powers in this hand-drawn metroidvania where you can experience a unique adventure or create your own with a special level editor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Souls-like 21%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Platformer 8.7%, Hand-drawn 8%
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 30.6%, Souls-like 26.5%, Platformer 11.6%, Hand-drawn 7%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Souls-like 21.1%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Platformer 8.7%
Venture into the unknown and begin your quest to bring back the light into a world of endless night. Engaging combat, tricky platforming, and a whole lot of exploration stand in your way as you try to uncover the secrets of this vast interconnected kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Souls-like 17.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Puzzle Platformer 8.6%
Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Souls-like 18.7%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Platformer 8.3%