- #1 Isekai Mage
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 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 49.1% ★, Metroidvania 24.8%, Roguelite 8.7%, Roguelike 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #2 SHIRO
96% 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: Roguevania 38.1% ★, Metroidvania 28.1%, Roguelike 9.2%, Roguelite 8.7%, 2D Platformer 4.7%
- #3 Endless Night Sonata
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Sweeping Avalanche Creations
Windows
Endless Night Sonata is a hand drawn metroidvania with classic style animation. Follow the quest of Nicodemos in the "Worlds-in-middle", an unforgiving and dangerous land controlled by demonic forces on a epic mission to find his purpose...
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Souls-like 27.9%, Gothic 25.5% ★, Platformer 3.4%, Action 2.7%
- #4 Rift Keeper
95% 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 56% ★, Metroidvania 14%, Souls-like 9.9%, Roguelite 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%
- #5 The Revolt: Awakening
94% 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 32% ★, Metroidvania 18.4%, Souls-like 16.3%, Roguelite 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #6 FALLENSTAR
94% 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: Roguevania 35.7% ★, Metroidvania 25.8%, Souls-like 16.7%, Roguelite 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #7 Blasphemous
93% matchVery Positive90% of 64,390 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 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 38.7%, Souls-like 27.4%, Gothic 11.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 9%, Horror 4%
- #8 The Last Faith
92% matchVery Positive84% of 5,430 reviews2023
Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 30.4%, Souls-like 25.2%, Gothic 21.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Horror 5.4%
- #9 Mother's Sword
91% 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 35%, Souls-like 34.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, 2D Platformer 4.9%, Action 4.1%
- #10 Eat Or Keep
91% 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: Roguevania 41.8% ★, Metroidvania 31.4%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 4.3%
- #11 Tearscape
89% matchVery Positive92% of 307 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 27.2%, Metroidvania 25.8%, Gothic 25.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, 2D Platformer 3.9%
- #12 Sword of Hokushin
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crystal Portal Studio LLC
Windows
A grand evil has cast the world into the Forever Night. Play as Renima, a celestial guardian awakened after millennia to hunt the demons who shattered the balance between realms. Explore the esoteric world of Azareth, uncover forgotten secrets, and restore light to a dying world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Souls-like 28.7%, Gothic 15% ★, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, Platformer 4.9%
- #13 Vlad Voievod Dracula: Dungeons of Edirne
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 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 25.8% ★, Metroidvania 25.2%, Souls-like 24.9%, Horror 8.7%, 2D Platformer 5.7%
- #14 Rogue Worlds
87% matchVery Positive96% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · 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! This is the Lite edition of Aura of Worlds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 25%, Roguelike 10.7%, Roguelite 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #15 The End Grows
86% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Atopia.studio
Windows
Incremental Roguevania || Hurry up, the world ends in 5 minutes! Gain 100 levels in a single strike and distribute your stat points mid-battle to adapt instantly.A Fast RPG blending action, exploration, and a unique real-time leveling system!
Why similar: Roguevania 42.6% ★, Metroidvania 23.3%, Souls-like 19.3%, Roguelite 8%, Platformer 3.6%
- #16 Ghost 1.0
88% matchVery Positive91% of 2,110 reviews2016
Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.
Why similar: Roguevania 48.1% ★, Metroidvania 35.1%, Indie 3.7%, Platformer 3.4%, Action 2.8%
- #17 Rise Achlys
86% 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 28.2%, Souls-like 24.2%, Gothic 17.7% ★, Roguelite 9.9%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #18 Lotus Knight
85% 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 45.3%, Souls-like 33.9%, Platformer 7.5%, Indie 3.3%, Action 3.2%
- #19 Lightward
84% 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 43%, Souls-like 32.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Platformer 6.1%, Action 3.6%
- #20 Bloodline
84% matchMixed68% of 31 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 34.3%, Souls-like 26.6%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Platformer 5.1%
- #21 Skelethrone: The Prey
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 445 reviews2024
Dev: 70`StrikePub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.5 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 29.4%, Souls-like 24.6%, Gothic 21.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Horror 7%
- #22 Sutra Pilgrim
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SvenFish Games
Windows
Set out on a journey through Sutra Pilgrim! Hone your skills, gather powerful Artifacts, meet steadfast allies, and challenge fearsome Yaoguai Kings. Traverse a vast mythic world inspired by Journey to the West, seek the Sutra Pilgrim, and uncover the hidden truth behind this westbound journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Souls-like 31.9%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Indie 4.2%, Action 3.9%
- #23 Anatine
82% 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 36.9%, Souls-like 30.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Platformer 4.6%
- #24 DurDanto
81% 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: Metroidvania 43.3%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
- #25 Dark Watcher
81% 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 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Horror 7.8%
- #26 Uncured
80% 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 32.7%, Souls-like 26.1%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Roguelike 8.4%, Horror 7.9%
- #27 Tairo: Lost In Time
79% 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 47.7%, Souls-like 39.6%, Indie 3.4%, Action 2.8%, Platformer 2.8%
- #28 Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 301 reviews2024
Dev: 70`StrikePub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Linux
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Souls-like 25%, Gothic 21.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Horror 6.2%
- #29 Silent Santicado
79% 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 37.7%, Souls-like 29.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, 2D Platformer 6.2%, Indie 3.3%
- #30 Go Alone
78% 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 44.3%, Souls-like 34%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Adventure 4.2%, Action 3.4%
- #31 Moonscars
76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,480 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 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 38.1%, Souls-like 31.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Platformer 3.9%
- #32 NECROTOPIA
77% 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 48.3%, Gothic 23.7% ★, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 6.7%, Action 4.1%
- #33 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
77% matchVery Positive81% of 5,532 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 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 33.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Platformer 2.7%, Indie 2.5%
- #34 CINCILLA
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Jesus G. Paterna
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 37%, Souls-like 30.3%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 3.6%
- #35 Goldfish
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 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 35.9%, Souls-like 30.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Platformer 4%
- #36 Unworthy
76% matchVery Positive81% of 848 reviews2018
Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 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 41.9%, Souls-like 38.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Indie 4.2%, Action 3.2%
- #37 O.R.B. Offensive Rolling Bot
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Riimu Games Oy
Windows
Lead O.R.B. to save our world from total annihilation in this thrilling 2D-platformer. O.R.B. is a robot sent from the future to destroy an evil A.I. DiOS before it can fulfill its evil plan. O.R.B. has some special skills, and transforming into a ball is just one of the tricks up in its sleeves!
Why similar: Roguevania 48.5% ★, Metroidvania 29.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, 2D Platformer 4.8%, Platformer 3.7%
- #38 Aura of Worlds
73% matchVery Positive91% of 148 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 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: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 25.9%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #39 Mother ZERO
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mitral Pulse Studio
Windows
In Mother ZERO, a cyberpunk action-adventure game, fight your way through a decaying world full of mysteries and threats. Explore deep underground bunkers, battle corrupted creatures, and encounter bizarre characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Souls-like 27.1%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Platformer 3.1%
- #40 Foregone
73% matchVery Positive82% of 1,396 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 34.1%, Souls-like 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Roguelike 6.6%, Platformer 6.4%
- #41 The Crown Stones: Mirrah
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FraterPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
The Crown Stones: Mirrah is a dark fantasy metroidvania game focused on action-combat and challenging mechanics with pixel perfect graphics.
Why similar: Roguevania 48.2% ★, Souls-like 23.2%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Metroidvania 5%
- #42 Red Bit Ninja
74% matchMostly Negative30% of 33 reviews2015
Dev: Seven Sails Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Red Bit Ninja is an old school platformer with a rope climbing physic and difficulty of the good old times. It features classic pixel art, hair pulling levels and five mean bosses.
Why similar: Roguevania 47.1% ★, Metroidvania 28.7%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Platformer 4.3%
- #43 Archetype and the Four Winds of Hell
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Serf of Cinder
Windows
Master the four elements, and kill demons. In this short Metroidvania, you play as the Archetype, a legendary elemental master, on a mission to close a portal to hell and end a demon invasion. Learn new abilities, fight demons, and if you fail, be reincarnated with mastery of a different element.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.8% ★, Metroidvania 25.9%, 2D Platformer 9%, Platformer 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #44 Angel's Gear
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 264 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 28.1%, Souls-like 22.9%, Steampunk 22% ★, Horror 8.7%, 2D Platformer 7.9%
- #45 Silver Requiem
70% 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 33.3%, Gothic 30.1% ★, Steampunk 29.9% ★, Action 3.1%, Indie 1.5%
- #46 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
72% matchMixed70% of 112 reviews2019
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
SuperEpic is a satirical and humorous Metroidvania style action-adventure game, starring a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save an Orwellian society from the rule of an evil corporation. RegnantCorp is an enterprise which is controlling minds through abusive micro transactions.
Why similar: Roguevania 63.8% ★, Metroidvania 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, Indie 3.5%, Action 2.8%
- #47 Weapon Hacker
71% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Luke Rissacher
Windows
Hack scavenged parts into custom-made weapons and explore / shred your way through a multiverse of infested weapon facilities.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.3% ★, Metroidvania 25.4%, Roguelite 9.6%, Indie 5.9%, Roguelike 5.8%
- #48 DREIFRAME
68% matchPositive86% of 14 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 41.5%, Souls-like 32.5%, Platformer 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Indie 4.3%
- #49 Manor Mania
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retriod SoftwarePub: Deadzors
Windows
Manor Mania is a Metrovania Randomizer game nut scaled down in size with more focus on replayability. It has a handcrafted map, equippable gear/weapons, and random Powerups that help you navigate the manor. Many randomized elements ensure variety for each run.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.9% ★, Metroidvania 28.7%, Roguelike 11.5%, Platformer 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #50 Dark Devotion
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,470 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.3 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 37.3%, Metroidvania 29.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Roguelite 7.7%, Roguelike 3.4%
- #51 Double Damnation
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: The Yellow Architect
Windows
Kill fast. Die faster. Abuse Immortality! Together...
Why similar: Roguevania 46.6% ★, Metroidvania 28.8%, Roguelite 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Platformer 4.3%
- #52 Oneirium
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZeenaPub: Zeena Studio
Windows
Awaken to a realm where dreams and reality blur beyond recognition. As the Awakened One, you must traverse a haunting world of nightmares and fragmented memories, where nothing is certain and every shadow hides unspeakable truths. Traverse the Dream revealing the nature of existence itself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Souls-like 28%, Horror 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #53 Darkness of Memories
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Axeagon Games
Windows
Darkness of Memories is a 2D action roguelike set in Edo-period Japan. Guide a memory-lost samurai, through mystical landscapes, battling foes and uncovering his dark past. With procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and deep customization, each playthrough offers a unique challenge.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.9% ★, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Platformer 5.2%
- #54 Little Knight
67% 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: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 26.1%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 9%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
- #55 Biomass
69% matchVery Positive85% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: Final Scene dev
Windows
Uncover the secrets of the sinking metropolis in this action RPG. Clash beam sabers, or be a gunslinger. Make alliances or go it alone. Your actions have consequences - those whom learn the nature of this world will be able to shape it as they see fit.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, Souls-like 34%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Indie 7%, Action 6%
- #56 Spellforged
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bewx
Windows
Forge your magical journey through the world of Syntheria in this action, adventure, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Souls-like 29.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Platformer 4.4%, 2D Platformer 3.9%
- #57 Grimmy Tales
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BonkersBlokes
Windows
(incomplete)
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Souls-like 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Roguelite 9.3%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #58 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
66% matchVery Positive87% of 7,083 reviews2021
Dev: TiGamesPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Steampunk 36.5% ★, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Platformer 5.9%, Action 3%
- #59 BENBOWARS
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mr. Videogames
Windows
FIGHT or KILL your way thru a world under attack by THE EVIL SKELETON ARMY—Episodic 2D+ Super Action Platforminger Adventurevania—The Most Indie Game Ever Made—
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Souls-like 30.3%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Platformer 5.7%
- #60 Quantum:Fantasy
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roy Keren
Windows
Quantum:Fantasy is a multiplayer RPG with an emphasis on hunting monsters. Combat is tight and responsive, varying based on chosen class: of the four, each has different weapons and skills to use in and out of combat. Level up, upgrade armor and weapons, and tailor each class to play how you like!
Why similar: Roguevania 60.9% ★, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 9.1%, 2D Platformer 9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%