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Games Like DEATH PENALTY

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Adventure, Souls-like, 2D.

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YOU ARE SENTENCED TO DEATH... Slither your way through an impenetrable fortress crawling with devils faster, stronger, and more cunning than any human. By sheer luck you've slipped through the cracks, but discovery means certain death. How long are you going to delay the inevitable?

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026-09-01
Developer: HACKJOB
Publisher: UnderWare
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: ALIVE Inc.
    Windows · Linux

    Lost in darkness, a boy drawn into a twisted dream, no way out. Vapor World is a narrative-driven souls-like platformer focused on deflection combat set in atmospheric world of dream. Descend within shattered mind seeking lost memories. Face dark, beautiful world born of anguish and regret.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Souls-like 18.1%, Stealth 13%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Dark 7.3%

  2. #2 My Beautiful Winter
    96% 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: Metroidvania 20.7%, Souls-like 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Roguelike 9.7%, RPG 9.4%

  3. #3 Go Alone
    96% 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 37.3%, Souls-like 26.6%, Adventure 8.1%, Magic 6.1%, Dark 5.9%

  4. #4 Last Night of Winter
    95% 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: Metroidvania 26.4%, Souls-like 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Magic 6.6%, RPG 6.6%

  5. #5 Catastrophe
    94% 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: Metroidvania 23.4%, Souls-like 20.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, RPG 6.6%

  6. #6 DEVIATOR
    94% matchMixed68% of 990 reviews2024
    Dev: Gami Studio
    Windows

    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: Metroidvania 32.4%, Souls-like 24.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Hand-drawn 8%, Atmospheric 5.5%

  7. #7 Morituria
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Graverobber Foundation
    Windows

    Explore an ancient underground city in this 80s-inspired dungeon crawler.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Dungeon Crawler 21%, RPG 15.8%, Adventure 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%

  8. #8 Chern
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gamega
    Windows

    Embark on an exciting journey through the vast locations of a fantasy universe inspired by Slavic mythology. We got inspiration from genres such as metroidvania, soul-like and classic RPGs, while working on the design of the game.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Dark 10.9%, RPG 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 10%

  9. #9 Void Memory
    93% matchMixed67% of 231 reviews2017
    Dev: Gustav
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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: Metroidvania 28.2%, Souls-like 23.4%, RPG 15.2%, Adventure 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%

  10. #10 Lunacid
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 10,934 reviews2023
    Dev: KIRA LLC
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.2%, Souls-like 16.2%, Metroidvania 15%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, RPG 8%

  11. #11 Soul Devourer
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Studio Water Bear
    Windows

    Parry, Slash and Survive! Soul Devourer is a metroidvania action-platformer with a striking anime horror art style. Explore the cursed Sakuradoki High School, master powerful abilities, battle twisted monsters, and uncover the long-buried dark secrets hidden beneath the school.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Souls-like 18.2%, Horror 11.8%, Dark 10.6%, Combat 7.3%

  12. #12 SpellTome
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
    Windows

    SpellTome is a story driven fantasy adventure 2D platformer. Hurl balls of magic, dash across levels, and jump over obstacles while trying to get the fabled SpellTome.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Souls-like 26.6%, RPG 7.3%, Hand-drawn 7.1%, Magic 6.5%

  13. #13 The Guise
    90% matchMixed69% of 61 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: Metroidvania 25.9%, Souls-like 21.2%, Horror 10.3%, Roguelike 10%, Hand-drawn 8.4%

  14. #14 Souls Inferno
    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: simulinatiPub: simulinati games
    Windows

    A minimalist soulslike with turn-based combat. Enter a cursed realm, defeat demonic knights, collect souls, and shape your build as you uncover a deeply interconnected world.

    Why similar: Souls-like 29%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Turn-Based Combat 13.9%, RPG 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%

  15. #15 The Legend of Azarias Rebirth
    87% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Michael Richard Lannon
    Windows

    Embark on a thrilling journey as the Angel Raphael in this action packed 3D first-person dungeon crawler. Conquer 24 unique floors, battle menacing demons, and undertake challenging side quests to amass power to save the girl Sarah.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Souls-like 20.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Horror 9.1%

  16. #16 Die In Time
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Free Rain Studios
    Windows

    Die in Time is a roguelite RPG where dice shape every battle. Enter The Vault, a realm where time flows differently than your own world. Gather dice, relics, and equipment. Craft your build, battle powerful foes, and uncover the forgotten secrets hidden within.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.1%, RPG 14.5%, Roguelike 14.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Magic 7.9%

  17. #17 Steel Flood
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Egobounds
    Windows

    Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 26.2%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Atmospheric 7.3%

  18. #18 Onchu
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Banana Moon Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Assume the role of Onchu, a druid boy stranded on an island corrupted by dark magic. Learn new magic and abilities in this 2D Metroidvania and explore a stunning sidescrolling world to save the island from destruction.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 22.2%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Magic 8.8%

  19. #19 Solateria
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 514 reviews2026
    Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
    Windows

    Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Souls-like 26.2%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Combat 4.5%

  20. #20 Phosfi
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: UpRoom Games LLC
    Windows · Linux

    Phosfi is an atmospheric, metroidvania style action-platformer. Explore and fight your way through a dark and dangerous coastal world full of mysteries and ancient treasures. Discover long buried temples and fend off Eldritch monstrosities in this beautiful 2D hand drawn and animated adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 24.9%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Dark 8.8%, Atmospheric 8%

  21. #21 Unworthy
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 847 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 38.9%, Souls-like 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, RPG 9.2%, Adventure 5.3%

  22. #22 Mendacium
    83% 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 31.8%, Souls-like 25%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, RPG 7%, Magic 6.6%

  23. #23 Runic Curse Remastered
    82% 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 36.8%, Souls-like 27.3%, RPG 10.3%, Adventure 7.5%, Hand-drawn 4.6%

  24. #24 Mazgeon
    81% 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: Metroidvania 25.6%, Souls-like 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Horror 10.5%, Roguelike 8.7%

  25. #25 The Song of Awakening
    79% 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 32.2%, Souls-like 24.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, RPG 9.7%, Combat 9.3%

  26. #26 Briar Flame
    78% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
    Dev: HappyDoodz Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Souls-like 27.4%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Combat 6.3%

  27. #27 Coral & The Abyss
    79% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: Intrugli Games
    Windows · Linux

    Explore a shattered, interconnected world filled with hidden secrets, challenging enemies, lost memories, and the eerie remnants of a failed mission.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 21.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Horror 8.1%, Combat 7.8%

  28. #28 Salt and Sanctuary
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 21,589 reviews2016
    Dev: Ska Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 44.4%, Metroidvania 27.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, RPG 5.9%, Dark 3.6%

  29. #29 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
    80% matchVery Positive81% of 5,512 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 41.2%, Metroidvania 31.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, RPG 8%, Adventure 3.8%

  30. #30 Obsidian Legion
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Palisade Games
    Windows

    Embark on a dark journey in this 2D Adventure Game. Explore the treacherous isle of Am Balla and collect the tools necessary to overcome the many dangers set before you. Find out why turmoil has so suddenly stricken this land and put an end to it.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Souls-like 28.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Combat 8.8%, Adventure 6.7%

  31. #31 Hallow Maze
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Solcom Games
    Windows

    Hallow maze is a soulslike metroidvania set in a gothic world in 2D. Use transformations into different creatures to open your way, as well as incredible tools of energy. Discover the origin of the scourge that is infecting the lands of the Evernight Valley and venture into The Hallow Maze...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Souls-like 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Horror 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%

  32. #32 Vesuvius
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Snow Day Games
    Windows · Mac

    Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Souls-like 30.1%, Adventure 7%, Hand-drawn 5.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.1%

  33. #33 Light's Last Breath
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Captain Noodles
    Windows

    A pixel style dungeon crawler where players find loot throughout the floors of the dungeon to combat enemies while leveling their respective skills.

    Why similar: Souls-like 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Roguelike 11.6%, RPG 9%, Dark 8.6%

  34. #34 Cliff Kingdom
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Most likely no reason for hysteria
    Windows · Mac

    The lighthouse has gone dark! You awake as Mothboy, last in a long line of lightkeepers summoned when something goes wrong. In this action packed adventure you climb, fight and explore the depths of Cliff Kingdom searching for the lost light.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Souls-like 27.4%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Adventure 5.6%, Dark 4.8%

  35. #35 Din of Sen
    75% 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 33.8%, Souls-like 26%, RPG 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, Horror 6.5%

  36. #36 Endless Night Sonata
    74% 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 39.5%, Souls-like 28.5%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Adventure 6%

  37. #37 Hostile Entity
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Amphib Games
    Windows

    A reality breach has unleashed something terrible. Fight through 30+ levels, deadly enemies, and brutal boss fights in this 2D top-down horror action game to stop the entity behind the anomaly.

    Why similar: Souls-like 20.1%, Horror 16.6%, RPG 15.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Adventure 9.9%

  38. #38 Louma
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: DreamStudios
    Windows

    Louma is a Roguelike Dungeon Crawler. Fight through the procedural generated floors and save the World of Louma.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.6%, Souls-like 24%, Roguelike 16.9%, Adventure 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%

  39. #39 Dead Fantasia
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Varpyg
    Windows

    Dead Fantasia is a non-linear ARPG which brings forgotten game design from Kings Field to a modern audience. Explore interconnected levels, gather loot, and face challenging foes.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Souls-like 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, RPG 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%

  40. #40 Undivine
    72% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2025
    Dev: WendeooPub: Deadpix Studios
    Windows

    A dark metroidvania with RPG elements, "Undivine" challenges you to explore, battle, and uncover secrets in a desolate, interconnected world. Customize your abilities, wield unique weapons, and delve into deep lore filled with mystery.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 23.7%, Horror 9.5%, Magic 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%

  41. #41 Deep Rune
    75% matchPositive100% of 34 reviews2021
    Dev: Moonskull Games
    Windows

    A side-scrolling adventure game that seamlessly blends RPG mechanics and puzzle solving, all set in a mysterious world rooted in Norse mythology. Inspired by King's Field, Tower of the Sorcerer, and DROD RPG.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.8%, Tactical 9.3%, RPG 8.8%

  42. #42 Pale Cinder
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: OcO
    Windows

    Death is not the end! Slash, dash, parkour and manipulate time in this 2d action plaformer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 26.5%, Dark 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Atmospheric 8%

  43. #43 Lightward
    72% 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 43.8%, Souls-like 31.2%, Magic 8.4%, Adventure 6.4%, Atmospheric 5%

  44. #44 Instance Destroy
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Abysmal Attrition LLC
    Windows

    Bite sized metroidvania with several unique mechanics Make weapons from the elements, juggle enemies, find furniture? fight bosses, unlock abilities, find secrets, unlock transformations!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Souls-like 24.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Horror 7.8%, RPG 5.8%

  45. #45 Human vs Food
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: OdGames
    Windows

    Human vs Food is a challenging action platformer game set in a world where food has taken over the world. In battle, you will have to destroy food a lot and skillfully. Explore 100 levels, play as 6 different characters with different skills. Save the world!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 25.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Magic 7.5%

  46. #46 Wild Tower
    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Jianan
    Windows

    Wild Tower is a Three Kingdoms-themed 2D top-down dark fantasy action-adventure game with light Rogue elements. Step into the perilous tower, explore unknown rooms, scavenge powerful equipment, and confront formidable enemies lurking within in life-threatening battles.

    Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Magic 10.3%, Roguelike 7.4%

  47. #47 Abyss of Kings
    70% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Star Banner GamesPub: Spelkollektivet
    Windows · Linux

    Explore the remnants of an underground civilization and battle sentient chess pieces. Discover magical rings and use them to create your own spells. Meet the last inhabitants of a dead kingdom and escape the Abyss.

    Why similar: Souls-like 26.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Dark 8.3%

  48. #48 Blood of Yamin
    70% 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 27.7%, Souls-like 22.4%, RPG 9%, Dark 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%

  49. #49 NeverLight
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Nightless Games
    Windows

    Cooperative roguelite extraction Action-RPG for 1-4 players. Explore a handcrafted map with randomized rewards, events and quests during daylight, survive demon-infested nights, and extract before darkness returns. Storyline with permanent character progression and base building between runs.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18%, Souls-like 16.5%, Stealth 13.9%, PvE 9.7%, Dark 8.9%

  50. #50 止境 Ends
    71% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2023
    Dev: 正人君子杨某人
    Windows

    "Ends" is a classic 2D horizontal board action game. In the game, you will play a dead soldier. In the chaotic order, you will pick up the broken weapons again, explore the broken world, challenge the changing creatures, and find your final destination.

    Why similar: Souls-like 32%, Metroidvania 26.6%, Dark 16%, Adventure 13.4%, Combat 6.5%

  51. #51 Elusive
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chibig
    Windows

    Elusive is a borrower metroidvania combining 3D and 2D scenarios in a Giant House. Use your smallness to find resources in every corner, craft new tools and survive challenges with your acrobatic skills.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Souls-like 15.8%, Stealth 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.2%

  52. #52 Spright
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Studio Wallnut
    Windows

    Spright is a hand-crafted 2D action-adventure about a lone warrior in a diving helm, drawn into the ruins of a fallen world. Forge, swim, and fight through luminous caverns, cursed foundries, and drowned ruins.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Souls-like 26.9%, Adventure 7.9%, Dark 7%, 2D 4.9%

  53. #53 Foreign Sun
    67% matchPositive92% of 13 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 35.2%, Souls-like 26.8%, RPG 17.1%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Choices Matter 5.2%

  54. #54 The Wizard of Gloss
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dracula's Cave
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The Wizard of Gloss is a PSX-style metroidvania game with horror elements. Grab your wand and prepare for a bloodbath.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Souls-like 24.6%, Horror 12.6%, Combat 6.6%, Magic 6%

  55. #55 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,856 reviews2025
    Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 18.7 hrsMean: 18.6 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 50.6%, Souls-like 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, RPG 6.6%, 2D 4.6%

  56. #56 Tenebra
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Broke CoCo
    Windows

    Unmask the secrets of a fractured utopia in "Tenebra,"a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where baroque excess meets technology. Collect ornate masks to unlock mysterious powers, solve intricate puzzles, and battle through a world that's equal parts Versailles and Dark Souls.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Souls-like 20.6%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%

  57. #57 Cyan Breach
    67% 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 42%, Souls-like 22.6%, Combat 10.3%, Adventure 8.8%, RPG 8.3%

  58. #58 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 44,414 reviews2021
    Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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  59. #59 Cherubim: Heaven's Blade
    67% 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: Metroidvania 33.1%, Souls-like 32.9%, RPG 11.2%, Dark 6.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%

  60. #60 The Witch Blade
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SergS WorkshopPub: Rokyte Publishing
    Windows

    An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 28.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, RPG 8.6%, Adventure 5.9%

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