
Recover scattered gem shards in this puzzle-filled, exploration-driven Metroidvania to restore balance and return home.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, 2D, Action, Souls-like.

Recover scattered gem shards in this puzzle-filled, exploration-driven Metroidvania to restore balance and return home.

ARO: Tales In The Dome
"ARO: Tales in the Dome" is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure game. Play as Aro and explore an elemental world sealed beneath the dome. As the journey unfolds, uncover the hidden conspiracy and face the truth about the world, the dome, and yourself.

Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
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.
"ARO: Tales in the Dome" is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure game. Play as Aro and explore an elemental world sealed beneath the dome. As the journey unfolds, uncover the hidden conspiracy and face the truth about the world, the dome, and yourself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Souls-like 18.9%, Side Scroller 13%, Hand-drawn 6.5%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
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 20.9%, Souls-like 18.8%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Female Protagonist 6.1%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 12.8%, Hand-drawn 11%, Open World 6%, Action-Adventure 5.7%
Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Souls-like 22.5%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Open World 6.2%, Exploration 5.9%
Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Souls-like 17.3%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Exploration 6.5%
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 21.3%, Metroidvania 16.9%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
Lamp Chronicle is a 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Souls-like 21.1%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Action-Adventure 5.4%
Discover the power of healing through the pursuit of mastery in the art of waterbending. Learn new skills, explore a living world full of riddles and mysteries that plague the peace between the material and spiritual world. A hand-drawn 2d platformer inspired by digital oil painting.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Souls-like 19.4%, Fantasy 7.3%, Story Rich 6.1%, Exploration 5.9%
Midpoint is a 2D Metroidvania with RPG elements. Destroy, dodge, and steal spiritual energy from your foes. Be possessed by spirits of light and darkness to gain unique upgrades, sacrifice certain traits to unlock greater power. Free the world before being consumed by darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 22.4%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Hand-drawn 7.2%, Open World 6.1%
Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Souls-like 21.7%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
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 31.6%, Souls-like 24.2%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Exploration 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
Last souls is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania soulslike game.The player controls a mysterious caped character and explores a labyrinthine, dark and cold world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 21.7%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Side Scroller 7.7%, Open World 5.6%
Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Souls-like 20.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Open World 6.6%, Hand-drawn 6.5%
Sinweaver is a 2D Metroidvania Lite that has you cutting your way through fallen angels and cultists alike as you fight your way through hell to escape a grim afterlife. Explore levels and an interactive overworld map to uncover the worlds secrets and why heavens mightiest have fallen to darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 22.5%, Side Scroller 12%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Souls-like 21.2%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Open World 8%, Multiple Endings 6.6%
Linkisa is a hand-drawn Metroidvania set in a world inspired by Malagasy folklore and steampunk aesthetics. Play as General Linkisa, stripped of his memories, and explore the rain-soaked regions of the Empire of Orana in search of your past and the restoration of order. Masina ny orana.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Souls-like 11.3%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Side Scroller 7.9%, Colorful 5.5%
Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 21.1%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
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: Metroidvania 26.7%, Souls-like 21%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Exploration 7.8%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
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 23.5%, Souls-like 20.5%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Open World 5.8%
Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Fantasy 7.5%, Atmospheric 6.1%, Family Friendly 5.9%
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 27.2%, Souls-like 24.4%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Multiple Endings 5.8%
Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Souls-like 19.5%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Multiple Endings 7%
It's you who can make a change. Use your soul to fight the corruption that leaks in the mysterious and atmospheric universe of Astra. Dive deeply into the essence of this world and navigate around danger leaning on truths and secrets. The Stars are Fading! Soon the darkness will swallow them all.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Open World 8.7%, Multiple Endings 7.2%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Souls-like 12.2%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Atmospheric 6%
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 22.1%, Souls-like 20.3%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Side Scroller 7.1%, Multiple Endings 6.6%
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide. Swap between DAWN and SHADE forms to unleash devastating abilities, wield Instruments as weapons, and rewrite reality itself in a world on the brink of annihilation by the SHADE Protocol.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 24.3%, Side Scroller 6.6%, Multiple Endings 6.2%, Exploration 5.8%
PlayBound tells the story of Kelvin, a boy whose parents have become fatally boring. Strap on your velcro light-up kicks and equip your POG slammers, because it's time to save the world from certain lameness!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.1%, Souls-like 14.7%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Open World 6.9%
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 30.7%, Souls-like 25.5%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Fantasy 6.5%, Hand-drawn 5.6%
Fight, explore, and collect. Step into the role of a wandering fox in this Eastern-fantasy Metroidvania, braving a beautifully crafted world fraught with danger.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 23.4%, Exploration 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
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 29.3%, Souls-like 24.6%, Multiple Endings 6.9%, Story Rich 6.2%, Female Protagonist 6%
Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Souls-like 19.8%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 5.1%
Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Souls-like 24.5%, Hand-drawn 6.7%, Exploration 4.9%, Open World 4.2%
Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Exploration 8.7%, Multiple Endings 6.9%, Story Rich 6.8%
Mysterious is a dark mythical metroidvania, where you travel between physical and astral worlds in order to explore the source of dark matter.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Souls-like 20.8%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Open World 7%, Female Protagonist 5.9%
"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Souls-like 18.6%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
Play as the last Star Princess in a magical Metroidvania adventure. Explore the quiet and strange aftermath of a land where every wish came true. Gain star powers, summon companion creatures, and listen to the world to set things right.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Puzzle 7%, Family Friendly 7%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Open World 7.6%
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 27.4%, Souls-like 24.1%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Action-Adventure 5.9%, Fantasy 5.2%
A shape-shifting, pixel-art, story-rich action adventure metroidvania for PC
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Open World 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
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 27%, Souls-like 22%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
GINSHA is a unique atmospheric pixelart Action Adventure Platformer with special Gravity Shield and Dash Mechanics. It combines a versatile Platformer core with RPG, Souls and Crafting Elements to an Anomaly among Metroidvania games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 22.1%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Open World 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
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 25.6%, Souls-like 22.7%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
What really is alchemy?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Souls-like 22.9%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Multiple Endings 8%, Open World 7.8%
In a world where a mysterious energy known as Va flows through and connects all living beings, a child with the power to command this energy was born. As the last of her kind, young Nara must unravel the dark secrets of her power and face the flames and shadows that took someone special from her.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 22.4%, Open World 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Exploration 6.6%
Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Souls-like 18.7%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Multiple Endings 7%, Female Protagonist 7%
Lost Wish: In the desperate world is a 2D side-scrolling platformer. Play as a young girl, explore different locations, defeat monsters, and find out what secrets this cruel world is hiding from you. Wonderful pixel art, a sad story, epic bosses and much more is waiting for you in the Lost Wish...
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Souls-like 24.7%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Multiple Endings 6.1%, Exploration 5.9%
Can you keep going when all hope is lost? Isadora's Edge is a 2D Metroidvania with a unique future fantasy setting. Explore an alien world, battle against the corrupted forces bringing it to the edge of destruction, and uncover the secrets behind its impending demise!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Souls-like 15.9%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Open World 7.9%, Exploration 6.3%
Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Souls-like 26.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 6.5%, Story Rich 4.6%
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 24.1%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Exploration 6.7%
Spright is a 2D action-adventure about a lone warrior in a diving helm, drawn into the ruins of a fallen world. Craft weapons, bend spacetime, and fight through hostile environments, survive ambushes, and explore strange realms.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Souls-like 24.7%, Exploration 8.3%, Action-Adventure 5.8%, Open World 4.9%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Souls-like 23%, Hand-drawn 6.4%, Exploration 5%, Multiple Endings 4.6%
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 24.9%, Souls-like 19.4%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
Aeterna Lucis is the highly anticipated sequel to Aeterna Noctis. Following the gameplay steps of the first entry in the series, Aeterna Lucis is a Metroidvania that combines fast-paced combat, a large interconnected map, secret hunting, optional challenges, and a rich and deep story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Souls-like 20%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
A cozy souls-lite adventure about a small squirrel embarking on an epic quest to save her tribe from the corruption threatening to destroy their world. Upgrade your magical abilities, battle legendary guardians, and explore a dangerous, enchanted land in this 2D action-adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Souls-like 22.5%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
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 34.2%, Souls-like 28.1%, Exploration 7%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, Puzzle 5.3%
Lead Rolly in his adventure within the wonderful world of Shroomast, and explore its deep semi open-world underground. Goo Keeper is a pure metroidvania with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of awesome abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Exploration 7.6%
Peaky Circus is a hand-drawn adventure about a mime exploring a broken world of clowns. Discover strange lands, battle quirky monsters, learn new skills, and befriend unusual characters in a charming, melancholic journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Open World 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Exploration 6.7%
Phantom Rend is an intense Action-Adventure! Where you Find Your Ways through a Vast phantom Infested Island nation, wage Epic battles against formidable foes, Upgrade your skills and items, Uncover ancient secrets, Meet and befriend creatures of all walks of life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Souls-like 18.1%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Exploration 8.2%, Atmospheric 6%