- #1 Lumnis
97% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Wild Moose Games
Windows
An Action-Adventure Souls-like mixing Combat, Climbing, and Exploration. You play a wanderer destined to become the next Guardian of Lumnis, a once-peaceful land, now forgotten and shrouded in darkness since the arrival of an evil aura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 20.2%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8.3%
- #2 Take Care
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hanesto
Windows
In Take Care you discover a great forest full of challenging enemies and puzzles. Help rebuild a withering town in its center and bring back its inhabitants who have lost their way in search of something better.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Souls-like 22%, Action-Adventure 11%, Exploration 7.8%, Stylized 6.8%
- #3 Briar Flame
96% match6 user reviews67% of 6 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 29.4%, Souls-like 24.9%, Beat 'em up 14.4%, Stylized 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #4 TUSK
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NeverCry Studio
Windows
Top-down 3D action-adventure with the spirit of 90s classics. Tight combat, handcrafted dungeons, clever puzzles, and modern pacing. Collect enchanted masks to channel primal powers, brave ancient alien trials, and awaken the island’s lost protectors.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.9%, Souls-like 20.6%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Top-Down 10.6%, Exploration 9.3%
- #5 Tairo: Lost In Time
94% 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 39.1%, Souls-like 34.4%, Stylized 11%, Action-Adventure 5.3%, Action 5%
- #6 Zenith
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nocturnia Studios
Windows
Step into a dark and decaying world with Zenith, an Action RPG that blends intense combat, deep exploration, and an immersive atmosphere. Explore ruined cathedrals and gothic landscapes filled with secrets, facing relentless enemies that will challenge your skill and strategy.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 25.9%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Exploration 8.6%, Action 7.5%
- #7 Lightwood
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unfixed Brain
Windows
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 34.5%, Souls-like 27.5%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 7.4%, Action 5.9%
- #8 Go Alone
92% 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 30.3%, Exploration 9.2%, Adventure 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #9 Soul of Kaeru
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brain Up
Windows
Soul of Kaeru is a Metroidvania-inspired VR game! Explore each corners of a miniature world set in an ancient samurai's zen garden where nature took back his right! But beware of the little creatures and insects, as they may not be as friendly as you would think...
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 25.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 8.4%, Stylized 6.2%
- #10 Kena: Scars of Kosmora
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ember LabPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Kena’s journey to cure her affliction leads to the island of Kosmora, plagued by mysterious corruption. To save Kosmora, she must master the elements with the aid of spirit companions in this action-packed and heartfelt adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 23.4%, Action-Adventure 13%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 8.9%
- #11 Latitude 76: Land of the Onkilons
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anisimov Games
Windows · Linux
Switch between characters, use your grappling hook to explore a phantom island, home to mammoths. Face threats from hunters and choose to play stealthily or confront the dangers head-on. Inspired by real events. Wishlist today!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Souls-like 24.4%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 8.2%, Lore-Rich 8%
- #12 Kochu's Dream
90% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A 3d bug adventure game 🐜🐛🐞 Run, jump and shoot while you chase an elusive fairy . . . Can you turn back into a human?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Souls-like 23.6%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Stylized 7.4%, Exploration 7.3%
- #13 Medo do Escuro
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: José Carlos Buesso JuniorPub: Zap Game Studio
Windows
In Medo do Escuro (Fear of the Dark), you follow Bianca, a 6-year-old girl who needs to explore a haunted house on a journey to rescue her stuffed bunny named Apep.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.9%, Metroidvania 21.2%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Action 10.8%
- #14 Crownless
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Wallnut
Windows
Carry your life as a fragile crown in Crownless! An epic action adventure built for exploration and punchy combat. Explore a vast hand-crafted 2D world, uncover forgotten realms, and dash, swim, and forge your way through the unknown.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, Souls-like 26.8%, Exploration 10%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Action 7.4%
- #15 Pitaya!
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OnTheRiseGames
Windows
Pitaya! is a 3rd-person action RPG where you play as a cursed girl driven by endless hunger. Explore a strange world, devour enemies, feed bizarre pets, and cook their parts into powerful dishes to unlock new abilities, upgrade your skills, and fight to survive.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.8%, Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 22.2%, Exploration 7.7%, Hack and Slash 5.5%
- #16 The Sacred Acorn
86% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: A Few Dragons
Windows
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: Souls-like 24.1%, Metroidvania 24%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Lore-Rich 9.1%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #17 Obey the Insect God
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chunkle Freaky's Movies Games
Windows · Linux
Step foot into the lair of the Insect God...if you dare. Face brutal enemies in pulse-pounding combat with digitized sprites that harken back to your favorite controversial fighting game from the ’90s that your mom’s hairdresser’s kid let you play that one time. The castle awaits…
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26%, Metroidvania 23.7%, Souls-like 20%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Lore-Rich 8.5%
- #18 Burning Sky
84% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: House Raven Studios
Windows
Fight and survive a desolate half-destroyed planet cracker, teeming with mutated wildlife and robotic enemies. Will you make it out alive?
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.5%, Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 22.7%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 7.8%
- #19 Delta Manifold
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: Void Descent
Windows
Explore a strange interconnected world, find weapons to shoot those that stand in your way, and discover hidden upgrades and abilities to discover even greater secrets in an action adventure first person metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 27.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Exploration 9.3%, Stylized 6.3%
- #20 SiNiSistar Lite Version
84% matchVery Positive87% of 699 reviews2021
Dev: UuPub: DLsite
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 45.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
A simple 2D action game centered on themes of masochistic tendencies, yearning for death, as well as despair at being attacked by terrifying beings.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.4%, Metroidvania 23%, Souls-like 20.8%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 6.4%
- #21 Tenebris Pictura
83% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Pentadimensional Games SL
Windows
Exploration, ghost hunting and puzzles in the Victorian era.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.7%, Metroidvania 23.1%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 7.2%, Action 6.4%
- #22 Mother's Sword
82% 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: Souls-like 35.7%, Metroidvania 34.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 8.1%
- #23 Sina
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TRIUNFO GAME STUDIOS
Windows
Made by Triunfo Game Studios, "Sina" is an action-adventure game with Souls Like elements. With a great focus on its story, scenario development and fluid combat, this game provides a memorable experience for anyone who dares to challenge their fate.
Why similar: Souls-like 29%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Exploration 9.6%, Adventure 7.5%
- #24 Runic Curse Remastered
81% 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 35.1%, Souls-like 29.6%, Action 8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Adventure 7.3%
- #25 Desohunter
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ninmang Studio
Windows
"Desonia", the land of wealth and mystery, has been ravaged by invading monster armies. Years after the kingdom collapse, it is now a challenging destination sought by treasure hunters from around the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Souls-like 20.4%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 7.5%, Stylized 5.8%
- #26 Roc's Odyssey
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunshine Festival Studios
Windows
Explore vast landscapes and get lost in a beautiful yet dangerous world in Roc's Odyssey. Filled with intense combat, strange allies, platforming, enemies, treasures, secrets, upgrades, friendships and lore this hand drawn action adventure will have you hooked!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Beat 'em up 25.5%, Souls-like 18%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 7.4%
- #27 Juvenate
79% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Astrolot Games
Windows
Juvenate is a 2.5D platformer where players will journey across three distinct levels—each featuring unique environments, enemies, and mechanics.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.5%, Metroidvania 21%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 9.5%
- #28 Noad: The Priest
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Falling Spring
Windows
Noad: The Priest is a 2D action adventure game. It tells the story of a priest who begins an expedition where an unknown black substance 'Adven' flows out of the gate and cannot return beyond it. Face the truth with newcomers beyond the gate!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 24.2%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 10.6%
- #29 Draco Knight
79% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: TeamHen
Windows
Don your armor and take up the spear and shield. Draco Knight is a brutally difficult action platformer with a hint of metroidvania that utilizes twin stick controls to provide an intricate and hard to master gameplay. Prepare yourself for a fast paced, action packed and exciting combat experience.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24%, Metroidvania 23.7%, Souls-like 21.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Exploration 6.7%
- #30 Crowsworn
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mongoose Rodeo
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 30.1%, Souls-like 25.2%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Exploration 7.6%, Action 5.9%
- #31 Roots of Cinder
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DigitalZeon
Windows
The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 25.1%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 8.3%, Action 6.9%
- #32 Roid Chimp
76% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Robert PanichpakdeePub: Pay Artists Studios
Windows
A 2D platformer in the vein of Super Mario World, Megaman, and Sonic, play as Roid Chimp, a personification of our collective rage at a terrible system. Run, climb, and punch your way through a world to explore, filled with books that increase both regular stats and elemental upgrades.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.5%, Metroidvania 26.4%, Souls-like 22.4%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Exploration 8.1%
- #33 Adira Nusantara
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Arraubi Gameware
Windows
Master authentic Silat combat as Adira, a fierce heroine battling flesh-eating monsters to break a curse on her village. Experience a unique fantasy world rich with South-East Nusantara culture, stunning visuals, and an evolving arsenal of powerful weapons. Prepare for an unforgettable journey!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.9%, Metroidvania 24.3%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Adventure 11%, Lore-Rich 10.1%
- #34 Shards of Memories
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Twelve Games
Windows
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 39%, Souls-like 23.2%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Action 7.1%, Exploration 6.5%
- #35 GBWEngine
74% match2 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: GBWGame
Windows
Welcome to the world of GBWEngine, where you can enjoy enjoyable exploration in semi open or sandbox levels, using different weapons and equipment to engage in thrilling battles with various monsters.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.4%, Action-Adventure 18.2%, Exploration 10.5%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 8.9%
- #36 HALLOW BLADE
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XekveraPub: TBA
Windows
HALLOW BLADE is a dark fantasy action adventure set in a vast interconnected subterranean kingdom where you form an unbreakable bond with an ancient possessed sword hungry for souls and vengeance.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Souls-like 28.5%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Exploration 6.6%, Action 5.9%
- #37 止境 Ends
75% 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 33.5%, Metroidvania 24.5%, Action 13.9%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Adventure 12.5%
- #38 Lightward
74% 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 40.7%, Souls-like 33%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 6.1%
- #39 ZHEN: Shattered Legacy
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ghost Machine Games
Windows
Zhen: Shattered Legacy is a Twin-Stick, Action-Adventure where you play as a Robot Warrior Monk sent to investigate a decrepit realm in order to restore the righteous way of Kung Fu.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 25%, Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 19.7%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #40 Nulphia
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Keyreal
Windows
Explore a vibrant island full of magic and mystery in Nulphia, a top-down story-driven singleplayer adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Exploration 11%, Top-Down 9.8%, Action 6.4%
- #41 Kloa - Child of the Forest
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wildpad GamesPub: Crytivo
Windows
Consumed by a mysterious curse, restore a once lush forest and its inhabitants to their natural state in this action adventure tale. Experience fast-paced combat, puzzles, and the beauty of nature captured in handcrafted pixel art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 29%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Nature 5.9%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #42 Path of Deities
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bold Beetle Studio Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
A vertically-structured Metroidvania where genetic mutations redefine progression. Navigate a divine-biomechanical labyrinth with dynamically evolving combat forms, where every choice alters companion fates and the world's collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Souls-like 31.6%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Action 6.2%
- #43 Vínculo
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Eric Ríos Hamilton
Windows
Embark yourself on an adventure through the Marble Palace and uncover the plentiful secrets it hides! Explore magnificent views and fight through the hostile halls of the palace, all while making use of the innovative plane change mechanics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 25.3%, Exploration 11%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #44 Stray Blade
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 515 reviews2023
Dev: Point Blank GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Stray Blade is an action-adventure where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Souls-like 24.7%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 8.5%, Hack and Slash 6%
- #45 Mendacium
71% 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 31.7%, Souls-like 28.3%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 5.9%, Stylized 5.9%
- #46 SURANGAMA
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SUZAKU Games
Windows
Unravel the truth and secrets which bind Tse Li Li to her forgotten past. Battle through hordes of relentless malformed souls and solve intricate puzzles in this Survival Horror X Character Action mashup set in a neon soaked Diyu, the Chinese-Buddhist vision of Hell, inspired by Kowloon Walled City.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.1%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 9.1%
- #47 Weapon Devourer
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bogdan
Windows · Mac
Weapon Devourer is a psychological horror game with souls-like and 1930's cartoon vibes, blending subtle puzzles. Battle sentient weapons, dodge their attacks, metamorphose into a fearsome entity to overcome powerful challenges, and synthesize mighty combinations by diving into the Shield's belly.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 26.9%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 9.1%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #48 Astronium
71% matchPositive90% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: LukeThePolicePub: The Council
Windows
Astronium is a metroidvania with souls-like aspects, with a focus on combat and on getting weapons. Defeat strong enemies, survive ambushes, explore diferent biomes and meet interesting individuals on this hostile planet
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Souls-like 24.6%, Top-Down 7.5%, Exploration 7.5%, Action 6.3%
- #49 Recital of the Heart
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Honeypot Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Adventure game with a focus on story and exploration. Experiment with many weapons, abilities, and modifications as you delve into a world of imagination. Help brave knight Gregory fight through labyrinths and villains with the fairy Kand. Heed his wise words, or throw caution (and him) to the wind!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Beat 'em up 23.9%, Action-Adventure 12%, Lore-Rich 9.4%, Exploration 7.5%
- #50 TUNIC
69% matchVery Positive91% of 17,199 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Souls-like 27.1%, Exploration 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Top-Down 6%
- #51 Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
67% matchVery Positive83% of 929 reviews2024
Dev: Surgent StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, Souls-like 8.2%, Adventure 7.8%
- #52 Astor: Blade of the Monolith
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 186 reviews2024
Dev: C2 Game StudioPub: Versus Evil
Windows
Rip through hordes of enemies with fury and style in this fast-paced action RPG. Play as Astor, a young warrior determined to unveil the secrets behind his creators’ unforeseen demise. Wield an arsenal of runic weapons to hunt down the evil haunting the planet Gliese and save it from impending doom.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 29.5%, Metroidvania 20.8%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 7.1%, Hack and Slash 6.3%
- #53 Blue Fire
69% matchVery Positive81% of 3,030 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Souls-like 25.2%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Exploration 8.2%, Hack and Slash 6%
- #54 Souldiers
68% matchMixed69% of 2,964 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 50.4%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Souls-like 12%, Lore-Rich 8.2%, Action 6.8%
- #55 White Flame Inna: Daughter of the Void
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Ongar Studio
Windows
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Souls-like 28.5%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 8.7%, Action 7%
- #56 DEAD DAYLIGHT
66% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: KARMIU
Windows
"DEADDAYLIGHT" is a side-scrolling platform action-adventure game.Developed independently by a single person. It tells the dark story of a protagonist who wakes up from a nightmare about the plague during a plague after the gods abandoned the earth, and then return to the Cathedral of Holy Light.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.6%, Metroidvania 23.1%, Souls-like 20.8%, Action-Adventure 11%, Adventure 5.7%
- #57 Saga of Yurina
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SubCulture Dev
Windows
A 2D action platformer of graceful duels and perfect parries under the falling sakura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 27%, Beat 'em up 22.9%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Hack and Slash 4.5%
- #58 Shieldbound
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Bangers
Windows
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 30.5%, Souls-like 27.8%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Stylized 7.5%, Exploration 7.5%
- #59 Chronos: Before the Ashes
69% matchMixed64% of 862 reviews2020
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Chronos: Before the Ashes is an atmospheric RPG that chronicles a hero’s lifelong quest to save their homeland from a great evil.
Why similar: Souls-like 44.1%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Action 11.4%, Stylized 8.9%, Adventure 8.7%
- #60 VELKYN
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: endeetree
Windows
Uncover the secrets of the floating island of Vynary and dive into an epic adventure waiting to be explored. VELKYN is an immersive OPEN WORLD adventure with a focus on combat, exploration, and puzzles.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Stylized 8.8%, Action 7.6%