Games Like DEVIATOR

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 25.2%, Platformer 9.6%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a core combat system centered on parrying that mirrors the deflection-heavy gameplay of Deviator.

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 35.2%, Souls-like 23.8%, Platformer 9.9%, Difficult 5.2%, Hand-drawn 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive atmospheric Metroidvania with hand-drawn art and challenging boss encounters that define the genre.

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Souls-like 24%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Platformer 9.3%, Side Scroller 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a unique parry and absorb mechanic that rewards aggressive play in a surreal, dark world.

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 33.6%, Souls-like 28.8%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Platformer 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A grim, hand-drawn action game that emphasizes difficult, souls-like combat in a dark fantasy setting.

Join Kim Rip, a Royal Guard whose humanity is gradually slipping away, on a thrilling 2.5D action-adventure platforming journey in 'The Devil Within: Satgat'. Uncover the mysteries of a desolate realm as you engage in stylish battles against formidable foes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Souls-like 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 9%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Platformer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares a similar dark, stylish aesthetic and a focus on fast-paced, skill-based combat.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Souls-like 27%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Hand-drawn 4.1%, Difficult 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a hauntingly beautiful hand-drawn aesthetic combined with deep, souls-like combat mechanics.

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Souls-like 23.6%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Difficult 7.9%, Combat 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a brutal, lore-rich experience with tight combat and intricate, interconnected world design.

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Souls-like 25.7%, Platformer 10.6%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Side Scroller 6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-difficulty precision platforming and exploration within a vast, challenging world.

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 41.8%, Metroidvania 29.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Platformer 5.2%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A robust 2D souls-like that features deep character customization and challenging boss fights.

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 45.5%, Metroidvania 25.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Platformer 5.5%, Difficult 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Often considered the gold standard for translating the core tenets of the Souls series into a 2D format.

Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric Metroidvania that emphasizes lore-rich exploration and challenging encounters.

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Souls-like 24.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 9.1%, Side Scroller 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, hand-drawn world that offers extensive exploration and a variety of combat styles.

Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Souls-like 24.7%, Platformer 9.6%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on difficult, souls-like combat and exploration within a dark, mysterious environment.

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 15.8%, Action 5.7%, Exploration 5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a diesel-punk aesthetic with a deep, combo-heavy combat system and Metroidvania exploration.

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Souls-like 19.4%, Platformer 10.4%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Hand-drawn 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric exploration and fluid movement within a mysterious, decaying world.

Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 23.3%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Side Scroller 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends souls-like difficulty with traditional Metroidvania exploration in a distinct 2D world.

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56%, Souls-like 13.6%, Combat 6.9%, Difficult 6.2%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that features challenging combat and distinct character classes.

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%, Souls-like 35.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Action 4.5%, Difficult 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, dark souls-like that strips away platforming to focus entirely on tense, deliberate combat.

Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Souls-like 18.5%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Side Scroller 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy platformer that utilizes elemental combat mechanics to overcome difficult bosses.

As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.8%, Metroidvania 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 12%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy RPG that emphasizes stamina-based combat and exploration in a sprawling world.

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.4%, Platformer 18.6%, Combat 10%, Action 6.9%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, aerial-focused combat that rewards players for mastering movement and timing.

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 40.1%, Souls-like 29.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Platformer 6%, Difficult 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: The original dark, gore-filled souls-like that set the standard for religious-themed 2D action.

Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Souls-like 19.2%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Hand-drawn 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features branching paths and exploration-focused gameplay in a unique 2D world.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Side Scroller 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet challenging Metroidvania with atmospheric exploration and tight, responsive controls.

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.6%, Platformer 19.3%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Metroidvania 8.9%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Prioritizes fluid movement and exploration, offering a deep, rewarding Metroidvania experience.

Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 12.2%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Side Scroller 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, open-world adventure that emphasizes exploration and platforming mastery.

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 22%, Souls-like 19.8%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Hand-drawn 7.9%

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.3%, Platformer 7.9%, Side Scroller 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Metroidvania structure with deep RPG customization and a vast, interconnected map.

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 26.8%, Souls-like 22.7%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, 2D Platformer 7.1%

A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Souls-like 22%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%

Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 6.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%, Action 4.7%

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.7%, Platformer 13.9%, Action 4.6%, Difficult 4.4%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging exploration-focused game with difficult boss fights and a sense of deep mystery.

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 25.6%, Souls-like 23.1%, Platformer 9.1%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric Metroidvania that focuses on transformation mechanics and exploration.

A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 24.2%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Hand-drawn 9.4%

Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Souls-like 28.6%, Platformer 11.4%, Side Scroller 7.2%, Hand-drawn 6.1%

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 27.7%, Souls-like 13.2%, Platformer 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Side Scroller 7%

A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Souls-like 17.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 9.7%, Hand-drawn 7.4%

Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Souls-like 22.4%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%

Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Souls-like 23.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Platformer 8.6%, Side Scroller 7.2%

BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 12.6%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%

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 warrior, a werewolf, or join the darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Souls-like 23.2%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 8.8%, Side Scroller 8%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Souls-like 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Platformer 8%

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 49.5%, Souls-like 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Platformer 2.9%, Action 2.5%

Uros is a 2.5D metroidvania-style action platformer. Enter the nightmares, upgrade your skills, fight against creepy creatures and face the evil god of nightmares in your mission to restore stability to the dream world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 24.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 6.8%

On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Side Scroller 7.8%

Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Souls-like 24.5%, Platformer 9.5%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Hand-drawn 7.9%

Demons, giants, mutants, and a talking Ball with hybrid limbs?! In WarriOrb you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one. Will you do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 25.4%, Platformer 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Side Scroller 7.8%

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 35.3%, Souls-like 30%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Platformer 7.2%, Difficult 3.8%

Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Souls-like 21.3%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 9.2%, Side Scroller 7.9%

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 26.2%, Souls-like 23.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, Action 6.8%, Platformer 6.6%

Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Action 5.9%, Magic 4.8%

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 27.4%, Souls-like 24.5%, Platformer 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Side Scroller 7.3%

Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Souls-like 37.5%, Exploration 5.7%, Action 3.7%, Combat 2.4%

Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Demons 8.1%

VELASTER is a gruesome 3D side-scrolling action combat game set in the Middle-earth called Malum. You will find yourself growing in battles against various monsters and bosses. Take revenge that remains in your fading memories.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 27.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.8%, Platformer 15.6%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Exploration 7.4%, Action 5.5%

Marko: Beyond Brave is an action-packed Metroidvania adventure. Wander through lush forests and crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash, and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths and legends.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%

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 23.5%, Souls-like 22.7%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Platformer 9.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%

The Weird Dream is a 2D Metroidvania game set in the ruins of Alpha City. Control a mysterious rabbit, confront mutated inhabitants, level up your skills, and unravel the truth behind Alpha City's destruction.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.9%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Action 7.4%