- #1 Rogue Worlds
97% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Roguevania 23.8% ★, Metroidvania 22%, Souls-like 19%, Roguelike 8.3%, Roguelite 7.1%
- #2 DurDanto
96% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!
Why similar: Roguevania 32.7% ★, Metroidvania 28.8%, Roguelite 10.5%, Roguelike 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #3 Aura of Worlds
96% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguevania 25.3% ★, Metroidvania 22.8%, Souls-like 19.5%, Roguelike 8.9%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #4 Grimmy Tales
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BonkersBlokes
Windows
(incomplete)
Why similar: Roguevania 22.9% ★, Metroidvania 19.4%, Souls-like 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #5 Dark Devotion
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,437 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Roguevania 22.5% ★, Metroidvania 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Roguelite 6%
- #6 Little Knight
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: 黑猫游戏
Windows
This is a medieval horizontal pixel-style game that can achieve unlimited gold coins. Players can control the little knight and experience the endless fun of monster swiping and exploration.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.7% ★, Metroidvania 22.4%, Souls-like 19%, Roguelite 8.2%, Roguelike 6.7%
- #7 The Guise
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: Rasul MonoPub: GameNet
Windows
The Guise is a dark metroidvania fairy tale about a boy trapped in the body of a monster. Can he hold onto his humanity? It's up to you.
Why similar: Roguevania 26.7% ★, Metroidvania 22.2%, Souls-like 19.7%, Horror 8.2%, Roguelike 7.4%
- #8 Isekai Mage
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TongLee
Windows
Protagonist dies in a truck accident, reborn as a Mage Adventurer in an isekai. Explore chests, battle monsters, complete quests, and customize skills via roguelike mechanics. Defeat the Demon King in this blend of RPG, adventure, and light roguelike.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.6% ★, Metroidvania 28.7%, Roguelite 10.4%, Roguelike 8%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
- #9 Dead Cells
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 25.3% ★, Metroidvania 22.3%, Souls-like 19.1%, Roguelite 8.3%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #10 Koboo: The Tree Spirit - Prologue
91% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Explore the free prologue of Koboo: The Tree Spirit! An action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a tiny spirit. Forge powerful synergies, battle seemingly gigantic bosses and rebuild your home.
Why similar: Roguevania 28% ★, Souls-like 20.8%, Metroidvania 18.5%, Roguelite 8.2%, Roguelike 6.8%
- #11 Moonlight Traveler
90% matchMixed55% of 55 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: Roguevania 28.3% ★, Metroidvania 24%, Souls-like 20.9%, Roguelite 8.4%, Roguelike 7.4%
- #12 Nightmare: The Lunatic
89% matchVery Positive89% of 264 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Roguevania 24% ★, Metroidvania 21.9%, Souls-like 20.5%, Roguelite 9.3%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #13 Katanaut
89% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
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 27.3% ★, Metroidvania 21.7%, Souls-like 18.6%, Roguelite 7.9%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #14 Tearscape
87% matchVery Positive93% of 250 reviews2026
Dev: NERDS TAKE OVER
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 26.8%, Metroidvania 26.2%, Gothic 25.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, 2D Platformer 3.9%
- #15 Mother's Sword
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monsitle
Windows
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 34.8%, Souls-like 34.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, 2D Platformer 4.9%, Action 4.1%
- #16 Mazgeon
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: DokitsuArtPub: Viridian Software
Windows
Mazgeon is an old school arcade dungeon roguelike RPG with procedurally generated levels filled with retro pixel art graphics where your only goal is to loot as much as you can.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.7% ★, Metroidvania 22.4%, Souls-like 19.4%, Horror 8.6%, Roguelite 8%
- #17 Blasphemous
85% matchVery Positive90% of 62,190 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Metroidvania 38.4%, Souls-like 27.5%, Gothic 12.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 9%, Horror 4%
- #18 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
86% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Nongunz is a roguelite action-platformer. Battle grotesque creatures, kill quickly to maintain your combo meter, and rescue worshipers to become part of your idle army to buy upgrades.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.8% ★, Metroidvania 21.6%, Gothic 20.3% ★, Roguelite 8.2%, Roguelike 3.9%
- #19 Vlad Voievod Dracula: Dungeons of Edirne
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tiberius
Windows · Linux
A Classicvania action-horror game where you play as Vlad Tepes Dracula, the medieval Voievod (Warlord) of Wallachia. Fight your way through the Dungeons of Edirne Castele to recruit a great warrior sentenced to death at the hands of a man eating Inquisitor.
Why similar: Gothic 26% ★, Metroidvania 25%, Souls-like 24.8%, Horror 8.7%, 2D Platformer 5.7%
- #20 The Last Faith
83% matchVery Positive84% of 5,200 reviews2023
Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Metroidvania 30.2%, Souls-like 25.1%, Gothic 22.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 8%, Horror 5.4%
- #21 SHIRO
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tier 21
Windows
Humanity wants her dead, and a godlike alien AI wants to use her as a puppet. Take control of SH1-R0 and fight through challenging enemies on two fronts to prevent catastrophe. Explore high security facilities to upgrade your abilities and challenge the most advanced forces of two civilizations.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Roguevania 30.4% ★, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 10%, 2D Platformer 5.3%
- #22 Hatone
82% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Delirium
Windows
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
Why similar: Roguevania 27.9% ★, Metroidvania 24.9%, Souls-like 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, 2D Platformer 6.6%
- #23 迷途梦境 Lost Dream Chronicle
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AURION GAMES
Windows
"Lost Dream Chronicle" is a 3D ARPG that combines campus simulation with a 3D sandbox Metroidvania. The story follows a young adult, "Xiao Nan," who after graduating from university, enters society as a high school chemistry teacher, only to find herself trapped in dreams.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.1% ★, Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 22.1%, Gothic 21.7% ★, Female Protagonist 1.1%
- #24 The VIllage of Eri
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhoulSoftware
Windows
A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.2% ★, Metroidvania 27.5%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 9.9%, 2D Platformer 7%
- #25 Skelethrone: The Prey
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 437 reviews2024
Dev: 70`StrikePub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%
This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Souls-like 24.6%, Gothic 22.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Horror 7%
- #26 Rise Achlys
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Game Design Folks
Windows
Rise Achlys is a brutal gothic soulsvania and rogue-lite inspired by Castlevania. The story-driven game features a vampire protagonist and iconic characters like Dracula and Frankenstein, with time travel and fantasy themes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 24.1%, Gothic 17.9% ★, Roguelite 10.2%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #27 The Revolt: Awakening
80% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Siberius Studio
Windows
The Revolt: Awakening is an action-platformer RPG, allowing you to explore a city under military control… You will have to make your way through powerful enemies and face many dangers during your missions. Run, Fight, Destroy, Loot!
Why similar: Roguevania 25% ★, Metroidvania 20.1%, Souls-like 17.9%, Roguelite 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #28 Lotus Knight
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stinky Tofu Games
Windows · Mac
Lotus Knight is a 2D platform action game. A girl born from a lotus, following the call of her "mother", adventuring inside the world covered with flowers, exploring various interesting places, engaging in intense battles and experiencing a wonderful story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Souls-like 34%, Platformer 7.4%, Indie 3.3%, Action 3.2%
- #29 Bloodline
77% matchMixed65% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Two Moons
Windows
Revenge against the forces of good! That is the goal of the dark elf Belphora, who wants to avenge the death of her father. Explore the beautiful pixel art world, find items to improve yourself and fight various enemies in this Metroidvania-like game. Fight for glory and revenge!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Souls-like 26.8%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Platformer 5.1%
- #30 Lightward
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wolfbit Games
Windows · Mac
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 42.9%, Souls-like 32.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Platformer 6.1%, Action 3.6%
- #31 Rift Keeper
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 47.3% ★, Metroidvania 16.6%, Souls-like 11.7%, Roguelite 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
- #32 FALLENSTAR
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NebulaVoid Interactive LLC
Windows
Step into the shoes of Aetherion's newest agent and join them on their quest for infinite energy. Choose your playstyle and weapons, upgrade your equipment, and complete your missions to become stronger and survive on planet 347TH2-Terminus in this fast-paced roguelike-metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Roguevania 28.2% ★, Souls-like 18.6%, Roguelite 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #33 Dumbriel: Magnificent Adventure in Hell
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MadMoa
Windows
Dumbriel is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure set in Hell. Play as a clumsy fallen angel in a twisted underworld. Slash, craft, and dodge through deadly arenas, weird monsters, and hellish traps. Die, upgrade, and dive back in.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Souls-like 28.6%, Roguevania 15.4% ★, Platformer 5.3%, Roguelite 4.5%
- #34 Anatine
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel TrashPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Anatine is a pixelated metroidvania game that contains organic musical elements. Play the flute to interact with the environment or unleash powerful magic! In the dangerous world of Avenis, battle against the Eidolons and confront powerful enemies to uncover the many secrets of this lost world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Souls-like 30.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Platformer 4.5%
- #35 Uncured
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EndRealm
Windows · Mac · Linux
Uncured, Unhinged, Unyielding. In this unique roguelike platformer you slash your path through masses of infectuous beasts, relentless constructs of steel, and corrupt militaries that stand between you and the antivirus. Begin your journey to the heart of the capital before the time runs out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Souls-like 26%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Roguelike 8.6%, Horror 7.9%
- #36 Tairo: Lost In Time
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Philuma
Windows
Tairo: Lost In Time is a 3D stylized metroidvania following Tairo, a young time weaver lost in a forgotten realm. Explore a big lively world, full with mysteries to solve, wide range of bosses, creatures and forgotten knights. Shape your journey downwards, manipulating time to reveal your past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.6%, Souls-like 39.7%, Indie 3.4%, Action 2.8%, Platformer 2.7%
- #37 Silent Santicado
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vigilant Addiction Studios
Windows
Explore a silent, crumbling world in Silent Santicado! A retro journey through a fallen kingdom tainted by lost magic. Explore overgrown ruins, encounter a cast of peculiar characters, and defeat a menagerie of twisted enemies as you search for the source of Santicado's curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Souls-like 29.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, 2D Platformer 6.2%, Indie 3.4%
- #38 Eat Or Keep
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Volp Interactive
Windows
In a dying city ruled by uncontrollable magic, every resource is a choice: consume it to grow stronger, or preserve it to survive. Eat Or Keep is a challenging 2D Metroidvania with strong rogue-lite elements. Explore, fight, fall… and rise again.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Roguevania 33.8% ★, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Action 5.8%, Adventure 4.8%
- #39 Go Alone
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: orobi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Souls-like 34%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Adventure 4.1%, Action 3.4%
- #40 ScourgeBringer
73% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 23.5% ★, Metroidvania 16.6%, Roguelite 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #41 Moonscars
72% matchVery Positive84% of 1,436 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 38.2%, Souls-like 31.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Action 3.9%
- #42 CINCILLA
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Jesus G. PaternaPub: JPGames
Windows · Mac
CINCILLA es una aventura metroidvania 2D de fantasía oscura con temática pixel art. Explora un misterioso pueblo con más de 50 niveles interconectados y descubre los misterios que se ocultan entre los Hilos y la Superficie.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Souls-like 30.3%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 3.5%
- #43 Goldfish
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Gabry Corti
Windows
Embark on a delirious journey in this metroidvania set on a pirate island where all the characters are sea animals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Souls-like 30.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Platformer 4%
- #44 NECROTOPIA
73% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: day-to-day management
Windows
NECROTOPIA is an exploratory action game, in which a monster, who woke up on a stormy night by lightning, picks up junks as weapons and searches for who he/she is. Use various types of weapons to defeat enemies and explore the fascinating world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, Gothic 24% ★, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 6.6%, Action 4.1%
- #45 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
72% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 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 46.8%, Metroidvania 33.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Platformer 2.7%, Indie 2.5%
- #46 Foregone
71% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 33.8%, Souls-like 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Roguelike 6.7%, Platformer 6.3%
- #47 Unworthy
71% matchVery Positive81% of 842 reviews2018
Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Metroidvania 41.8%, Souls-like 38.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Indie 4.3%, Action 3.2%
- #48 Bloodbreaker: Labyrinth of the Witch
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Phoenix Up! MediaPub: Soft Source
Windows
Prepare to descend into the Labyrinth. Bloodbreaker: Labyrinth of the Witch combines the best elements of the roguelite and Metroidvania genres into an unforgiving, yet rewarding experience.
Why similar: Roguevania 24.6% ★, Gothic 22.5% ★, Metroidvania 22.1%, Roguelite 8.1%, Roguelike 6.9%
- #49 KeyBound
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: amnesea
Windows
Embark on a thrilling rogue-vania platformer adventure in a keyboard-inspired realm. Reclaim lost keys to restore your keyboard, each one bringing logic back to the realm. Explore interconnected maps, battle rogue keys, and confront unique bosses in this epic quest!
Why similar: Roguevania 35.9% ★, Metroidvania 27.5%, Roguelite 11%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #50 Angel's Gear
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 257 reviews2023
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Angel's Gear is a challenging horror-flavored Metroidvania set in a world tainted by a mechanical disease.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Souls-like 22.9%, Steampunk 22% ★, Horror 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7.9%
- #51 Dark Watcher
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matsapura Games
Windows
Embark on a pixelated journey of exploration, platforming, and intense battles in Dark Watcher. Unveil the secrets of a dark realm, unlock abilities, and confront formidable adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Souls-like 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Horror 7.9%
- #52 My Beautiful Winter
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Havanna Directive
Windows
A sci-fi survival action RPG focused on tactical real-time combat, elemental weaknesses, weapon upgrades, and constant resource pressure.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.5% ★, Metroidvania 23.6%, Souls-like 19.8%, Roguelike 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #53 Silver Requiem
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SilverNightmareStudio
Windows
Dance on the Edge of Death. A single counter turns the battlefield into your stage. High-Mobility Counter × Build-Oriented 3D Soulslike Action :Leave even your regrets behind.:
Why similar: Souls-like 33.1%, Gothic 30.4% ★, Steampunk 29.7% ★, Action 3.1%, Indie 1.5%
- #54 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,941 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 36.3% ★, Metroidvania 31.4%, Roguelite 10.9%, Souls-like 8.2%, Roguelike 3.9%
- #55 DREIFRAME
66% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: MrDrone
Windows
Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Souls-like 32.6%, Platformer 6%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Indie 4.4%
- #56 Pandash
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laaab Games
Windows
Pandash is a rogue-lite platformer with different perks to discover and balance their powers. On your search for peace for your world, you wander through different areas, which will change every run. You need to get strong enough and unlock everything to survive and reach your destination.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.4% ★, Metroidvania 27.4%, Roguelite 9.7%, Roguelike 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #57 Rewilders: The Lost Spring
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Herobeat StudiosPub: Kabam Games, Inc.
Windows
Master the wilds. Restore a broken world. In this creature-collecting roguelite, dynamic action meets open-world exploration. Befriend mystical Hântu to heal a corrupted land! From Herobeat, the BAFTA-winning creators of Endling. Official selection for London Games Festival 2026.
Why similar: Roguevania 29.2% ★, Souls-like 25.2%, Metroidvania 25.1%, Roguelite 12.4%, Action 2.9%
- #58 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
68% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Triple Ch3rry StudiosPub: Proponent Games
Windows
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Roguevania 34% ★, Metroidvania 28.6%, Roguelite 9.8%, Roguelike 8.1%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #59 SOULGRAVE
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Roguevania 36% ★, Metroidvania 27.2%, Roguelite 10%, Roguelike 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #60 Don Memo
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Colorblind PixelPub: Bear Sneeze
Windows
Don Memo is a brave bull who embarks on one final journey across Costa Rica to rescue his granddaughter and confront Pisuicas. Fight against legends and shadows of the past in this 2D pixel platformer, while carrying the legacy of a family destined to protect the world from evil.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Souls-like 28%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Platformer 3.5%