- #1 Miracle Corp.
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bonefish Games
Windows
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: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 24.9%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action RPG 12.7%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #2 Ex Angelus
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kami no Kami Shrine
Windows
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: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 23.5%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action RPG 12.5%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #3 Roots of Cinder
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DigitalZeon
Windows
The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.7%, Metroidvania 21.4%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action RPG 14.2%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #4 Mona: The Endless Journey
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hidden Level Pub: Kunpan Games
Windows
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: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 23.7%, Action RPG 11.5%, Noir 10.3%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
- #5 Din of Sen
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Espy Games
Windows
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: Metroidvania 27.7%, Souls-like 24.9%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action RPG 15.7%, RPG 7.6%
- #6 Cyan Breach
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ChiCheng Studio
Windows
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 33.1%, Souls-like 20.8%, Action RPG 18.2%, Hack and Slash 14%, RPG 5.5%
- #7 REVENGE CRYSTAL
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SAMx003 Games
Windows
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 29.9%, Metroidvania 26.7%, Action RPG 15.2%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 5.4%
- #8 Maid of Salvation
92% matchVery Positive91% of 254 reviews2025
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
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: Metroidvania 24.9%, Souls-like 23.4%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action RPG 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
- #9 Mendacium
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The CaecusPub: Team Caecus
Windows
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 27.5%, Souls-like 25.2%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Action RPG 9.5%, Hand-drawn 7.5%
- #10 Kloa - Child of the Forest
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wildpad GamesPub: Crytivo
Windows
Consumed by a mysterious curse, restore a once lush forest and its inhabitants to their natural state in this action adventure tale. Experience fast-paced combat, puzzles, and the beauty of nature captured in handcrafted pixel art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Souls-like 26%, Action RPG 13.9%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #11 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
90% matchVery Positive83% of 1,186 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Souls-like 21.3%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Action RPG 11.2%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #12 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,920 reviews2025
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 41.2%, Souls-like 20.4%, Action RPG 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.1%
- #13 Foreign Sun
88% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Final Scene dev
Windows · Linux
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: Metroidvania 28.9%, Souls-like 25.7%, Action RPG 16.5%, RPG 11.8%, Hack and Slash 8.3%
- #14 Power (of) Metal
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
Power (of) Metal is a 2D hack/slash platformer, journey of Maleqqi who want to fulfill his emptiness inside of him and he will find the Power (of) Metal
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Souls-like 23.6%, Action RPG 16.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, RPG 8.7%
- #15 A Handful of Dust
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BVS Studios
Windows
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 38.6%, Souls-like 19.4%, Action RPG 13.9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Hack and Slash 6.5%
- #16 Ceraphic Requiem
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elias IDIRI
Windows
Dive into a ruined world devastated by the gods. Ceraphic Requiem is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania with a demanding combat system. Master elemental magic combos, unravel the mysteries of the decay, and impose your will in the final moments of a moribund world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action RPG 13.6%, Action-Adventure 9%, Hand-drawn 7.4%
- #17 THORN DEMON HUNTER
86% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: LIN YUANHUI
Windows
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: Metroidvania 34.4%, Souls-like 28%, Action RPG 14.6%, RPG 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #18 Darxanadon
86% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 25.7%, Action RPG 14.8%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #19 HunterX
84% matchVery Positive84% of 729 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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: Metroidvania 28%, Souls-like 26.1%, Action RPG 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Hack and Slash 8.6%
- #20 Runic Curse Remastered
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
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 33.2%, Souls-like 28.8%, Action RPG 8.8%, RPG 7.8%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
- #21 Arcana Dimension
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FlexDevelop
Windows
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: Metroidvania 27.8%, Souls-like 25.2%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action RPG 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #22 Undying Hare
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 妖妖酒
Windows
Start your epic adventure in 《Undying Hare》! Explore the vast and deep Moon Caverns, collect treasures scattered all over the place, gather like-minded allies, defeat powerful enemies in the shadow of swords, and save the dying [Moonup Sect]!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 22.3%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action RPG 10.5%, RPG 6.3%
- #23 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 79 reviews2019
Dev: Planet Tobor
Windows
A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Souls-like 24.8%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Action RPG 10.4%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
- #24 GOMAN -stuck in the avici hell-
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Blast Edge Games Inc.
Windows
"Die fast, retry faster. GOMAN is a hardcore side-scrolling action game where memory and reflexes are your only weapons. Beat who you were 3 seconds ago!"
Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Metroidvania 25.6%, Noir 17.1%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #25 Being and Becoming
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IchthysPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
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 32.4%, Souls-like 26.2%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, RPG 6.4%
- #26 Watcher Chronicles
80% matchVery Positive86% of 170 reviews2022
Dev: Third Sphere Game Studios
Windows · Mac
Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.7%, Metroidvania 26.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action-Adventure 6%
- #27 Catastrophe
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Strange Monkey Studios
Windows
Catastrophe is survival horror dungeon crawler. Try not to get lost in the labyrinth as you choose to slay the dungeon's inhabitants or sneak past as many as you can.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.7%, Metroidvania 23.5%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action RPG 13.6%, RPG 5.5%
- #28 Minoria
79% matchVery Positive81% of 2,602 reviews2019
Dev: BombservicePub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 37.2%, Souls-like 23%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Action 3.7%
- #29 Knightmare Tales
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tistic Games
Windows · Linux
Knightmare Tales is a Third-Person-Action-Adventure in a nightmarish setting. Find your confidence and be yourself, in this emotional action adventure! Knightmare Tales is a classic Action-Adventure, focuses on combat and atmosphere with a captivating story, kind of a 'soulslike with a twist'.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.1%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action RPG 16.1%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #30 Heart Lock: A Cozy Intro To Spellcraft
78% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Lunar Penguin Media LLC
Windows · Mac
Enter this crafting-driven Metroid-like game to plunge deep into your emotions. You must craft spells to defeat monsters plaguing your heart, and explore a dreamscape to unlock the skills needed to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 23.5%, Hack and Slash 14%, Action RPG 11.7%, RPG 5.7%
- #31 Last Night of Winter
77% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: DigitalZeon
Windows
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 29.5%, Metroidvania 26.8%, Action RPG 12.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, RPG 5.6%
- #32 Moonlight Traveler
75% matchMixed55% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Blueprint Core
Windows
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: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 25.3%, Action RPG 13.2%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
- #33 Crowsworn
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mongoose Rodeo
Windows · Mac · Linux
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 25.1%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action-Adventure 8%, Hand-drawn 6.1%
- #34 Lillusion
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: The Night Owls
Windows
An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Souls-like 26.2%, Action RPG 13.6%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, RPG 5.6%
- #35 Pale Cinder
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OcO
Windows
Death is not the end! Slash, dash, parkour and manipulate time in this 2d action plaformer.
Why similar: Souls-like 28%, Metroidvania 27.9%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 4.6%
- #36 HunterX: code name T
74% matchVery Positive87% of 157 reviews2023
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
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 27.7%, Souls-like 25%, Action RPG 15.7%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, RPG 8.4%
- #37 The Steps of Divynia
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ice Spark Studios
Windows
Clash with tainted beasts as Divynia changes from the mundane to the unknown. As Aylidia, forge your destiny in a tale about courage and holding on to your beliefs. Will you unearth magic's greatest question, or are some mysteries better left untouched? Find out in this epic 2D Adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Souls-like 29.1%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Female Protagonist 7%, Action-Adventure 5.7%
- #38 Cherubim: Heaven's Blade
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kamishibai Interactive
Windows
A holy knight confronts corruption within a necropolis mega-structure in a souls-like dark sci-fi ARPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.1%, Metroidvania 29.4%, Action RPG 16.6%, RPG 8.3%, Female Protagonist 3.1%
- #39 Sunrise Tragedy
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HeadlessTek
Windows
Traverse an old, abandoned cathedral filled with grotesque monsters and bloodthirsty vampires. Overcome relentless enemies and heart-pounding boss fights with your choice of weapons, spells and accessories in this macabre 2D Action-RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.7%, Metroidvania 23.5%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Action RPG 12.3%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #40 Tails of Fate
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chase the Bunny
Windows · Linux
Fulfill this tale, as darkness swarms the fantasy lands of Fauna. Venture epic kingdoms and treacherous dungeons in a 2D action platformer, with Metroidvania elements in a hand-crafted pixel art world filled with souls-like boss fights, dungeon platforming, and dynamic enemy combat design.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 23.2%, Action RPG 14.5%, Hand-drawn 7.2%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #41 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
72% matchVery Positive94% of 44,489 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Metroidvania 38.4%, Souls-like 26.3%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Action RPG 6.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%
- #42 Beak the hunter
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Sweeping Avalanche Creations
Windows
Beak the hunter is a 2D monster hunting game that follows the adventures of the master hunter, Beak. Explore a new and exciting world, and prepare yourself for hard battles against powerful and wild beasts in this soulslike adventure that will test your abilities!
Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Action RPG 18.8%, Metroidvania 17.4%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Hand-drawn 8.6%
- #43 Scars of the Soul
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShunGuang Games
Windows
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: Metroidvania 31.9%, Souls-like 26.4%, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 12.9%, Medieval 5.5%
- #44 Ashen Daughter
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Bichon Game Studio
Windows · Linux
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 27.4%, Souls-like 22.3%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Hand-drawn 8.1%
- #45 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
72% matchVery Positive81% of 5,518 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 45.8%, Metroidvania 30.1%, Action RPG 6.7%, RPG 6.4%, Dark Fantasy 5%
- #46 Prelude To Freedom 异闻录:红
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Giant Rabbit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prelude To Freedom is a Metroidvania-style 2D top-down action game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Souls-like 24.4%, Action RPG 14.7%, Action-Adventure 9%, RPG 8.3%
- #47 HOTEL BARCELONA
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 305 reviews2025
Dev: White Owls Inc.
Windows
A marshal possessed by a murderer, a hotel full of killers, and a time-bending witch? From the legendary creators of DEADLY PREMONITION + NO MORE HEROES comes a 2D Action Roguelike unlike any other. Under New Management update is free for everyone now! CHECK IN, WIPE ‘EM OUT.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 21.1%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Noir 13.2%, Action RPG 9.4%
- #48 Infinity Wanderer
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Imdie Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Infinity Wanderer is a roguelite, souls-lite action-platformer. Players dive into Lunara's dark story, facing her fears in a nightmare world. With handcrafted levels and deep character customization, it offers fluid, challenging combat that blends fast-paced and strategic souls-like mechanics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 21.6%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action RPG 10.2%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
- #49 七月-July
71% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: 龙猫饭
Windows
This is a refreshing horizontal version of the Castlevania game. One after another organ and monster will hinder the way forward on the journey. Go beat them. Let's embark on this journey together.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.5%, Action RPG 19.3%, RPG 11.7%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
- #50 Darksiders III
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,083 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.6%, Hack and Slash 26.7%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Metroidvania 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #51 Saga of Yurina
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FIVE DUCK GAMES
Windows
A Katana-parrying action Metroidvania set in an era of falling cherry blossoms! Defeat your foes with pure, flawless swordplay and prove your absolute mastery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Souls-like 26.3%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action RPG 12.1%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #52 The Song of Awakening
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noeski LLC
Windows · Mac
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: Metroidvania 31.1%, Souls-like 27.9%, Action RPG 20%, RPG 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%
- #53 Blood of Yamin
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quintillion Games
Windows
Blood of Yamin is a stylish metroidvania RPG where you can forge your own playstyle. Powered by the essence of a dead god, explore a gorgeous 2D world on the cusp of the industrial revolution, conquer powerful foes, and confront the unknown horrors lurking beneath the surface.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 24%, Action RPG 14.4%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, RPG 6.9%
- #54 A Field of Flowers
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ikiruska Studios
Windows
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: Metroidvania 32.8%, Souls-like 29.6%, Action RPG 14%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, RPG 6.6%
- #55 Volkolak: The Will of Gods
66% matchVery Positive92% of 240 reviews2025
Dev: Volk TeamPub: Progamefactoryllc
Windows
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 29.2%, Souls-like 27%, Hack and Slash 18%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Hand-drawn 5.6%
- #56 Zenith
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nocturnia Studios
Windows
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 34.4%, Souls-like 29.7%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Action RPG 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 4.2%
- #57 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
67% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 26.6%, Action RPG 13.4%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #58 Afterimage
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 9,999 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Metroidvania 29.2%, Souls-like 22%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Action RPG 11.5%, Female Protagonist 9.5%