
Catrow is an action-platform game with an ambiguous design. The world, once as cute as it used to be, has been corrupted by Idito's intrusion into the files. And remember, this game is not about ponies!
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Catrow is an action-platform game with an ambiguous design. The world, once as cute as it used to be, has been corrupted by Idito's intrusion into the files. And remember, this game is not about ponies!

Enemies Within
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.

Custodian: Beginning of the End
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!
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: Souls-like 22.1%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Difficult 11.3%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Platformer 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: Souls-like 23%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Difficult 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
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: Souls-like 24.3%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Platformer 9.8%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
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: Souls-like 25.8%, Difficult 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Platformer 7.1%
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Why similar: Souls-like 20%, Cats 18%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Platformer 8.5%
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Why similar: Souls-like 21.1%, Difficult 18.7%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
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: Souls-like 25.8%, Difficult 14.7%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
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Why similar: Souls-like 27.4%, Difficult 15.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Multiple Endings 7.2%
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Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Difficult 14.3%, Side Scroller 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Platformer 10.8%
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Why similar: Souls-like 24%, Difficult 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%
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Why similar: Souls-like 21%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Platformer 9%
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Why similar: Souls-like 20.7%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Difficult 11.3%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
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Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
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Why similar: Souls-like 31.6%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Difficult 17%, 2D Platformer 14%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
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Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Cats 16.4%, Difficult 14.6%, Platformer 13%, Hack and Slash 9.4%
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Why similar: Souls-like 23.6%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Side Scroller 13%, Difficult 12.9%, Platformer 11%
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Why similar: Souls-like 22.6%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Difficult 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%
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 19.4%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Difficult 9.6%
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Why similar: Souls-like 29.9%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Difficult 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Story Rich 6.6%
Plunder all the treasure worth taking from the exotic wilderness with your band of rogues. Jump, kick and sling your chain mace to smash and climb your way through any obstacle. Face off against beasts and hopeful heroes that rise up to stop you.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.2%, Difficult 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11%
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Why similar: Cats 21.3%, Souls-like 20.3%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Platformer 9.8%
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Why similar: Souls-like 25%, Difficult 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Multiple Endings 8.6%
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Why similar: Souls-like 33%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
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Why similar: Souls-like 21.4%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Platformer 11.7%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
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Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Difficult 14.4%, Platformer 14.1%, Hack and Slash 9.4%
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Why similar: Souls-like 30.6%, Difficult 15.7%, Platformer 13%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Side Scroller 8.6%
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Why similar: Souls-like 23.4%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%
Explore and fight your way through a hand-crafted, whimsical world filled with powerful foes and untold mysteries.
Why similar: Souls-like 35%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Difficult 15.3%, Platformer 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
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Why similar: Souls-like 23.2%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Difficult 13.9%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%
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Why similar: Souls-like 30.7%, Difficult 16.5%, Platformer 13.2%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Side Scroller 6.6%
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Why similar: Cats 28.5%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Platformer 13.3%, Side Scroller 12%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
The Kingsblade has been called, and you've answered! Leap across peril! Deal with dastardly rats! Break the bones of cowardly skeletons! Save the Princess in this Hack 'n Slash platformer!
Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
Nightmare Circus is an action-adventure game where the player takes on the role of a Puppeteer trapped in the Nightmare Realm. Set out on a journey to find his friends and escape the nightmare!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Platformer 12.5%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Story Rich 7.8%
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Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Side Scroller 14%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
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Why similar: Souls-like 27.7%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Difficult 15.3%, 2D Platformer 10%, Multiple Endings 9%
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Why similar: Cats 38.8%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
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Why similar: Souls-like 21.6%, Cats 21.5%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Side Scroller 11.2%
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Why similar: Souls-like 24.5%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Difficult 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Platformer 10.4%
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Why similar: Souls-like 31.1%, Difficult 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!
Why similar: Cats 21%, Souls-like 20.6%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 8.5%
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Why similar: Souls-like 34.4%, Difficult 18.7%, Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
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Why similar: Souls-like 28.2%, Difficult 15.5%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
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Why similar: Souls-like 26.1%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Difficult 12.4%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
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Why similar: Souls-like 28.7%, Difficult 15.2%, Platformer 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Side Scroller 8.2%
A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.9%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Platformer 13.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%
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Why similar: Souls-like 26.1%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Difficult 14%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Side Scroller 12.3%
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Why similar: Souls-like 34.7%, Difficult 21.2%, Platformer 11.3%, Side Scroller 8%, Story Rich 6.1%
Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.1%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Platformer 8.9%
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Why similar: Souls-like 29.3%, Difficult 16.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Side Scroller 11.6%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
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Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Cats 20.2%, Difficult 15.7%, Platformer 11%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
MagiCat is a side-scrolling platformer inspired by the retro games from 16-bit era. The game features a cute magical cat adventuring 63 levels, each with their own unique boss battle spread across 7 worlds.
Why similar: Cats 39.5%, Platformer 18.3%, Difficult 17.7%, Cute 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.9%, Difficult 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Platformer 11.2%
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 33.2%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Platformer 9.1%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
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Why similar: Souls-like 25.1%, Difficult 14.5%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Platformer 10.3%
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Why similar: Souls-like 23.7%, Difficult 16.2%, Platformer 16%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Hack and Slash 9.2%
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Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 9.8%
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Why similar: Souls-like 30.5%, Side Scroller 14%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
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Why similar: Souls-like 31.4%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Difficult 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
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Why similar: Souls-like 34.1%, Difficult 17.9%, Platformer 14.2%, Multiple Endings 6.5%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%