Games Like Dark Devotion

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 54.4%, Metroidvania 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Difficult 5.6%, RPG 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Often considered the definitive 2D souls-like, it perfectly replicates the interconnected world and challenging combat of the genre.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.3%, Metroidvania 26.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Gore 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the dark, religious-themed atmosphere and brutal pixel-art aesthetic that defines the seed game.

Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Violent 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines gothic horror with metroidvania exploration and souls-like combat mechanics.

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 47.3%, Metroidvania 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, RPG 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep RPG system and challenging boss encounters within a dark, sprawling fantasy world.

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: Souls-like 36.3%, Metroidvania 27.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Dark Fantasy 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A grim, challenging 2D souls-like with a striking visual style and punishing combat encounters.

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.8%, Metroidvania 24.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Difficult 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a dark, atmospheric world with a female protagonist and complex souls-like combat.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.2%, Metroidvania 32.2%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Difficult 5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a melancholic, atmospheric experience with challenging combat and beautiful art.

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Souls-like 39.2%, Metroidvania 27.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Difficult 8.6%, Side Scroller 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique parry-based combat system and a surreal, oppressive world that rewards careful exploration.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.7%, Metroidvania 23.7%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Difficult 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, responsive metroidvania that heavily influenced the 2D souls-like subgenre.

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 38.8%, Metroidvania 25.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Difficult 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, challenging souls-like that strips away platforming to focus entirely on combat depth.

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.9%, Metroidvania 27.9%, Difficult 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Gore 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features highly precise, parry-focused combat that will appeal to players who enjoy the difficulty of the seed game.

Discover the secrets of the estate, as you look for answers among the violent inhabitants. A strange and repelling madness took hold of the servants roaming the halls, and they will attack on sight, for their madness is one rooted in a deeper understanding of cosmic insignificance.

Why similar: Souls-like 53.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, RPG 6.2%, Female Protagonist 6.1%, Difficult 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the oppressive, dark atmosphere and punishing difficulty expected of a souls-like experience.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Souls-like 28.6%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%, Difficult 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the religious themes and female protagonist focus of the seed game within a metroidvania framework.

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.8%, Metroidvania 26.2%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Side Scroller 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the series' signature tight combat and exploration with modern polish.

As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.4%, Metroidvania 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to souls-like mechanics, featuring stamina-based combat and dark fantasy exploration.

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 47.8%, Metroidvania 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Difficult 8.8%, 2D 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal 2D action game that emphasizes stamina management and timing in its combat encounters.

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: Souls-like 28.4%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Side Scroller 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced action with a focus on challenging combat encounters and a 2D side-scrolling perspective.

Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?

Why similar: Souls-like 32.1%, Metroidvania 22.4%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Difficult 8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, difficult metroidvania with fluid combat and a strong focus on exploration.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 52%, Female Protagonist 16%, RPG 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%, Side Scroller 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a classic metroidvania structure with deep RPG customization and a female protagonist.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Roguevania 22.4% ★, Souls-like 21%, Metroidvania 15%, Action Roguelike 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: While faster, it shares the essential roguelite metroidvania structure that defines the seed game's replayability.

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Roguevania 22.9% ★, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Metroidvania 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Roguelite 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed action-roguelike that shares the punishing difficulty and pixel-art style.

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Roguevania 18.3% ★, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, RPG 9.8%, Metroidvania 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features action-heavy gameplay with a female protagonist and roguelite elements.

You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.6%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Roguelite 9.7%, Difficult 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on stamina management and punishing combat encounters within a dark, trap-filled environment.

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 55.4%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Difficult 9.7%, RPG 8.3%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful translation of the souls-like experience into a 2D-adjacent perspective with deep lore.

Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Action Roguelike 14%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Difficult 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Challenging top-down action with a female protagonist and a focus on roguelite progression.

Join your fellow Marked Inquisitors in this online coop successor to award-winning 2016 Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.1%, Metroidvania 27.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Side Scroller 6.4%, RPG 6%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original's formula with monster hunting mechanics and a darker, more focused progression.

A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.6%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Roguelite 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines procedural generation with souls-like combat difficulty for a unique, punishing experience.

You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?

Why similar: Souls-like 33.1%, Metroidvania 22.7%, RPG 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Difficult 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A solid 2D souls-like experience that emphasizes exploration and challenging boss fights.

This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.

Why similar: Roguevania 24% ★, Souls-like 22.1%, Metroidvania 15.5%, Action Roguelike 9.2%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.3%, Roguevania 23.4% ★, Metroidvania 18.2%, Action Roguelike 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian horror game with roguelite mechanics and a dark, unsettling atmosphere.

Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Metroidvania 24.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, Side Scroller 7.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A direct attempt to capture the 2D souls-like metroidvania feel with a focus on side-scrolling combat.

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 36.3%, Souls-like 27.1%, Female Protagonist 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, RPG 4.2%

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Action 5%, Adventure 4.4%

Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.

Why similar: Souls-like 58.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Violent 7.7%, Difficult 7.1%, RPG 5.7%

Hunt the Night is a dark fantasy action-RPG where you play as Vesper, a Stalker fighting to reclaim a world annihilated by horrors. Slash through dungeons, endure brutal bosses, and wield forbidden powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.

Why similar: Souls-like 45.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Violent 6%

A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.

Why similar: Souls-like 35%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Difficult 8%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Souls-like 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Difficult 9.6%, Action 4.3%

Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Difficult 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.

Why similar: Roguevania 24.4% ★, Souls-like 20.6%, Metroidvania 14.7%, Action Roguelike 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%

Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Souls-like 29%, Metroidvania 21%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Difficult 6.1%

DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play.

Why similar: Souls-like 86.4%, Dark Fantasy 4.4%, Difficult 3.5%, RPG 2.7%, Action 1.7%

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: Souls-like 40.7%, Metroidvania 30.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Side Scroller 4.3%, Action 4%

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.2%, Metroidvania 28.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Difficult 8.4%, Side Scroller 6.9%

In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!

Why similar: Souls-like 39.7%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Roguelite 9.1%, Difficult 7.9%

Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.

Why similar: Roguevania 28.5% ★, Metroidvania 18.7%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Souls-like 8%

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Roguevania 42.7% ★, Metroidvania 21.7%, Action Roguelike 12%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Difficult 4.1%

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Female Protagonist 25.4%, Side Scroller 10.1%, RPG 8.2%, 2D 6.6%

Vambrace: Cold Soul is a story-driven roguelite set amidst a frozen landscape. Plan expeditions, then journey to the cursed city surface with your party. Wield unique powers, avoid traps, brave strange encounters, and survive deadly combat in this gothic fantasy adventure!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.6%, RPG 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Roguelite 11.9%, Adventure 8.1%

Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle

Why similar: Souls-like 37.6%, Metroidvania 24.8%, Difficult 10%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%, Side Scroller 7.3%

Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.8%, Metroidvania 29.8%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Side Scroller 7.8%

Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a Horrorpunk Action RPG filled with Lovecraftian horrors and Cronenbergian gore, making it the most gruesome take on the isometric Souls-like genre yet!

Why similar: Souls-like 50.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, RPG 6.5%

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Souls-like 30.8%, Metroidvania 27.2%, Female Protagonist 13%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, RPG 6%

Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.2%, Metroidvania 23.2%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Roguelite 8.6%

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.1%, Metroidvania 29.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Difficult 7.8%, Side Scroller 7.7%

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.2%, Metroidvania 27.3%, Female Protagonist 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Difficult 8.5%

The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.1%, Metroidvania 28.9%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, RPG 5.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.3%

Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Metroidvania 28.1%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Side Scroller 8.1%

AshenForest is a roguelite action RPG focused on boss-rush. To purify the ashen forest that is causing the plague, you must fight against all the monsters lurking in the forest.

Why similar: RPG 17.1%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Action 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%

As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.9%, Metroidvania 25%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, 2D 4.5%

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 36.2%, Metroidvania 25.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, Side Scroller 6.5%