Games Like Elderand

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 33.4%, Gore 18.7%, Gothic 11.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Violent 7.8%

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 20.4%, Gore 15.6%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Action RPG 11.6%, Violent 10%

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 26.1%, Gothic 21.1% ★, Gore 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Violent 9.4%

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 30.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Action RPG 13%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Platformer 9.1%

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: Metroidvania 36.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Gore 9.8%, RPG 7.5%, Side Scroller 7.2%

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 30.4%, Lovecraftian 26.8%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 7.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

Why similar: Gore 29.7%, Gothic 15.4% ★, Side Scroller 14%, Platformer 10.6%, Violent 9.4%

Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Gothic 18.4% ★, Gore 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

Usurper is a Metroidvania Action-RPG. With Eldritch horrors having been unleashed by the outer-worldly Citadel, your job is to rid London of its terrors. Use the new "Guard" system that rewards skillful play and accuracy, to uncover the massive structure and defeat the nightmares lurking within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Lovecraftian 28.9%, RPG 11.9%, Action 5.5%, 2D 4%

Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!

Why similar: Action RPG 22.6%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, RPG 11%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

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: Metroidvania 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Gore 10.4%, Character Customization 8.4%, 2D Platformer 7.8%

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 25%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Action RPG 10.3%, Combat 9.8%

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 38.4%, Side Scroller 12.7%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Hack and Slash 7.5%, Platformer 7.3%

Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.

Why similar: Gore 28.9%, Gothic 27.8% ★, Platformer 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Side Scroller 6.1%

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 25.5%, Gothic 16.7% ★, Side Scroller 16%, Action RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 8%

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 61.2%, Combat 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Action 4.7%, 2D Platformer 3.4%

Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.

Why similar: Action RPG 24.5%, Dark Fantasy 21.3%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Lovecraftian 13.5%, Combat 3.8%

Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.3%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action RPG 14.5%, RPG 10.3%, Platformer 7.7%

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 34.8%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Platformer 12.1%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, 2D 5.5%

Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a Horrorpunk Action RPG filled with Lovecraftian horrors and Cronenbergian gore, making it the most gruesome take on the isometric Souls-like genre yet!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 35%, Gore 15.2%, Action RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, RPG 8.5%

A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Action RPG 12.9%, Hack and Slash 10%, Platformer 8.2%

Slay grim cultists, infernal minions, and nightmarish creatures in this dark and bloody retro-inspired action platformer. Uncover secrets, acquire powerful artifacts, and face challenging bosses in the Haunted Lands.

Why similar: Gore 31.1%, Side Scroller 23.4%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

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 28.7%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, 2D Platformer 9.4%

Guide Elden on a mission across a blighted land to save their mother from ancient horrors. Engage in brutal, technical, combat and master eldritch magics as you walk the Forgotten Path.

Why similar: Gore 20.7%, Lovecraftian 18.8%, RPG 16.2%, Violent 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

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 52.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, RPG 11.9%, Action 5%, Adventure 4.4%

Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Gore 26.9%, Violent 10.9%, Platformer 9.3%, Action 4.5%

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 23.3%, Gothic 19.4% ★, Side Scroller 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Gore 8.7%

They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror.

Why similar: Gore 23.3%, Lovecraftian 20.9%, Gothic 19.8% ★, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Side Scroller 6.9%

Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.2%, Gore 19.2%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Violent 7.2%

Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.9%, Gothic 17.9% ★, Side Scroller 11.7%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Platformer 8.2%

Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Lovecraftian 20.8%, Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, 2D Platformer 6.7%

ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.

Why similar: Action RPG 28.3%, Hack and Slash 28.1%, Dark Fantasy 25.8%, Combat 12.8%, Action 5.1%

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: Gothic 26.7% ★, Metroidvania 23.9%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Combat 5.5%

Brutal Hack&Slash game with a challenging combat system plunges you into the harsh dark fantasy world to test your will and your skills. Only those who dare to get into the Demon Skin can survive!

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Platformer 10.1%, RPG 9.8%

Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Violent 11.8%, Gore 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%

Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.

Why similar: Gothic 22.2% ★, Gore 16.6%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action RPG 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%

Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Action RPG 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Hack and Slash 9.8%

Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.6%, Metroidvania 23.5%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, 2D Platformer 6.1%

Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.

Why similar: Gothic 25.4% ★, Gore 15.5%, Action RPG 14.5%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%

Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Side Scroller 16.8%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 10%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Action RPG 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Platformer 8.5%

A Souls-Like Western full of Eldritch horrors. Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the darkness that lies beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that may just drive you to madness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Lovecraftian 21%, Action RPG 14%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%

Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.

Why similar: Gore 49%, Platformer 17.3%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, 2D 7.9%, Action 6.5%

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Lovecraftian 32.6%, Side Scroller 11%, Platformer 9.4%, 2D 3.9%

You are the Entangled One, a malformed entity. Traverse the flesh wastes under the eye of an eternal eclipse. Delve deep into the planet's guts. Uncover a fleshy ecosystem. Engage in deliberate, challenging combat, using your whiplike arms and collectible sub attacks to augment your combat style!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.9%, Side Scroller 26.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

Marrow is a 2D, Cosmic-Horror themed, action-adventure game emphasizing challenge, puzzles, platforming, combat and navigation. Leap, crawl, slash and blast your way through the cavernous bowels of a menacing mountain in a quest to find your lost friends.

Why similar: Gore 52.7%, Violent 28.3%, Action 6.7%, Adventure 6.7%, Indie 5.6%

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Gothic 30.9% ★, Action RPG 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, RPG 8.7%

Repel an invasion of mysterious charming creatures in a vast murky marshland. Strike your foes in a God-like slash-based manner and experience ambiguous encounters brimming with personality.

Why similar: Gore 25.7%, Action RPG 14.6%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Violent 11%

Fueled by love but driven by rage, Cherry embarks on a blood-soaked quest for revenge, explores the massive Megastructure, and eviscerates the armies of Infornet in a best-in-class action-adventure that breaks tropes and bones.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Gore 18.5%, Gothic 13.8% ★, Violent 8.6%, Platformer 7.1%

Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!

Why similar: Action RPG 23.8%, Metroidvania 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Combat 8.7%

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: Metroidvania 39.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, RPG 9.7%, Action RPG 9.5%, Side Scroller 6.4%

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.6%, Platformer 10.6%, RPG 8.6%, Side Scroller 4.6%, Action RPG 4.5%

Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.

Why similar: Gothic 32% ★, Action RPG 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Violent 6.2%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Side Scroller 18%, Hack and Slash 14%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.1%

Guild of Darksteel is a story-driven adventure game set in a rich, dark fantasy world. As the immortal Sellsword, you must unearth an evil plot brewing beneath the city of Ravenrock. Only you can discover the true horror lurking under the city’s surface.

Why similar: Gothic 21.8% ★, Side Scroller 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Action RPG 10.6%, RPG 8.3%

Fantasy metroidvania with a moral choice and hunting the bosses who are not going to patiently wait for you in their lair. Study the monsters. Track'em. Kill'em. Exploration of the vast interconnected fairytale world, an acrobatic combat system and weird locals are what awaits you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action RPG 14.4%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 9.5%

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 46.7%, Gothic 14.9% ★, Side Scroller 12.1%, RPG 8%, Dark Fantasy 5.9%

Dragon is Dead is a 2D dark fantasy roguelite with hack-and-slash combat and unlockable classes. Build class skill trees, slot runes, and chase Legendary and Mythic loot through corrupted stages.

Why similar: Action RPG 22.9%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, RPG 10.2%

Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.8%, Dark Fantasy 25.7%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, 2D 8.9%, Action 6%

Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.2%, Action RPG 15.4%, Violent 15.3%, Gore 13.6%, RPG 11.6%