Games Like Ephemeral Legend

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 21.2%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action RPG 14%, Action-Adventure 8%, Exploration 6.6%

A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action RPG 12.5%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Exploration 7.2%

Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.

Why similar: Character Action Game 29.1% ★, Metroidvania 22.8%, Action RPG 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7%, Exploration 6.6%

Totemic is an action-adventure game set in a beautiful pixel art world. You play as Mara, a young woman equipped with an enchanted axe and the ability to absorb her foes powers and use them as her own.

Why similar: Character Action Game 32.2% ★, Action RPG 15.5%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, RPG 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.

Why similar: Character Action Game 38.3% ★, Metroidvania 27.6%, Action RPG 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Open World 4.9%

Skyseeker is a monster-collecting metroidvania where every enemy is catchable. Enter a world where ancient creatures thrive in a world lost to time. As a Skyseeker, join the legendary explorers who tame these monsters and attempt to reach the fabled summit of the sky.

Why similar: Character Action Game 33.7% ★, Metroidvania 20.3%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Exploration 6.3%

Play as the ancient automaton Cecilia Immergreen as you explore the world for secrets, solve puzzles, delve into dungeons, fight other Hololive members as powerful bosses, help other members with side quests, and find powerful items to explore previously unavailable locations.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Action RPG 16.2%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Top-Down 10.9%, Exploration 10.2%

Moonlight Knight is an action-slasher with RPG elements. Use sword, bow, magic and hook to fight your enemies. Loot gold, upgrade character stats, find unique items and unlock ultimate abilities to make it to the very end!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Hack and Slash 22%, Action RPG 11.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

This is not a good game. Please do not buy it. The developer is crowdfunding for a remake.

Why similar: Character Action Game 37.9% ★, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Action RPG 12%, Open World 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

Alkey the Brave is an action adventure game with a focus on dynamic battles. Go through an exciting adventure in ancient time, fight hordes of thugs, struggle with cruel tyrants, gather brave warriors under your banner and defeat cryptic invaders.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.1%, Character Action Game 18.3% ★, Action RPG 17.1%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, RPG 7.9%

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Why similar: Character Action Game 33.5% ★, Metroidvania 24.9%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Hack and Slash 7.2%, RPG 6.2%

In a land they were never meant to enter. A sibling's desperate quest to save her brother will uncover a secret meant to stay buried. Shadow of Mammon is a heart-pounding third-person action RPG shooter delivering intense combat in a captivating narrative.

Why similar: Character Action Game 36.8% ★, Action RPG 17.1%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Metroidvania 9.4%, Exploration 7.1%

This adventure is about you waking up in this world named Twell. The only thing you can do now is explore what this world has to offer. Explore 8 unique dungeons, discover many secrets and visit many locations.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, RPG 12.7%, Action RPG 11.8%, Exploration 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8%

Return of the action Master! GranAge!!

Why similar: Character Action Game 33% ★, Action RPG 16.3%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, RPG 7.9%

Ocean’s Heart is an epic top-down action RPG in which you explore a beautiful archipelago as a young woman named Tilia. Take on contracts to fight monsters, descend deep into ancient dungeons, defeat menacing foes, and unravel the mystery of Ocean’s Heart. All done in beautiful, bright pixel art.

Why similar: Character Action Game 32.6% ★, Action RPG 15.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 7.4%, Top-Down 7%

Journey into the magical world of Epica, a saga awaits you.

Why similar: Character Action Game 35.6% ★, Action RPG 13%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8%, Open World 7.6%

Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.

Why similar: Character Action Game 32.8% ★, Action RPG 12.4%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Top-Down 7.1%, Exploration 6.5%

A "whimsical fantasy" action platformer game with an open-ended progression. Utilize the given abilities to you to its fullest potential, and look epic while doing it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action RPG 14.1%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, RPG 3.9%

Filiy Eclipse is an exploration action RPG that explores a mysterious world.Explore the surface, underground and sky of the star to discover what happened aboard it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, Action RPG 18.7%, RPG 10.1%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Exploration 5.1%

Experience the enchanted land of Kuru, filled with secrets and incredible multilevel bosses to fight on your way to find the Jewel Of Kuru which lies in the secrets on this majestic open world. Set in fantasy land of Kuru, its focuses on amazing boss fights with hack n' Slash gameplay.

Why similar: Character Action Game 41.6% ★, Action RPG 15.6%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, RPG 8.6%, Exploration 7.6%

Unravel handcrafted puzzle dungeons and confront your demons in Park Story — a reimagination of the classic top-down action RPG. Trapped, Parker must defeat Caim to escape haunted Mahagow Glen Country Park, helping friendly ghosts with unfinished business and unlocking the park’s deepest secrets.

Why similar: Character Action Game 39.8% ★, Action RPG 13.9%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Open World 8.3%, Exploration 7.4%

Dash, zip and slice through enemies with style in Ex Angelus, a fast-paced action adventure set in a neo apocalyptic world where fantasy and sci-fi collide.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Action RPG 14.7%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, RPG 6.3%

A stylish & exciting action game! Journey through medieval Japan, rendered in beautiful pixel art, to reach the moon and defeat Mother Kaguya!

Why similar: Character Action Game 47.2% ★, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Top-Down 7.3%, Cute 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%

A lone cactus sets out to save his desert and his friends. Take down bosses, gain and spend experience points, and uncover the mysteries of the desert in this whacky Arcade/RPG hybrid title.

Why similar: Character Action Game 45.9% ★, Action RPG 15.6%, Top-Down 8.4%, RPG 8.2%, Cute 6.4%

No Name Village is a top-down adventure rpg game, set in a peaceful village on the brink of being swallowed by the Black Sea. Play as a young boy, explore the world, battle monsters, and uncover the secrets behind the looming disaster.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.4%, Action RPG 15.2%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Top-Down 10.8%, Exploration 10.7%

Fight for your afterlife in DUST TO DUST! As a ghost on the run in a specter research facility, dash through interconnected levels, befriend the psychic Matthias, and take control of his body and powers to break down hostile coalesced creatures and wipe them out once and for all.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Hack and Slash 24.4%, Action RPG 11%, Top-Down 10.1%, Exploration 8.2%

Cave crawl is an action-packed first-person melee adventure where you navigate your way through chambers of enemies to hopefully climb out alive. On the way you may find mysterious merchants who sell strange and curious items to aid you on your journey.

Why similar: Character Action Game 55.3% ★, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Action 6.9%

Explore surreal landscapes where dreams and reality intertwine. Battle manifestations of fear, uncover the secrets of an interconnected world, and awaken the truth buried within a fading mind in Dreamdawn, a mysterious top-down action-adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Action RPG 18.3%, Exploration 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, RPG 7.2%

Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Action RPG 17.9%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, RPG 8%

Explore an intricate new world of secrets and adventure. Features solid 2D Zelda-like gameplay, 12 vast non-linear dungeons and a wholesome story about the young golem Linden.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Action RPG 17.1%, Exploration 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Top-Down 8.7%

It´s time to attack, the barbarian invade different parts of the world and it's your job to kill all of them. Leave no one alive. Barbarian Souls drew inspiration from the combat system of Dark Souls.

Why similar: Character Action Game 38.8% ★, Metroidvania 21.7%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Medieval 3.8%

Legend of a Soul Hunter is an action-adventure game with RPG elements. Explore islands and many individual dungeons by ship. Get items with different abilities, defeat monsters and become a successful soul hunter!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Action RPG 18%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 10.2%, Open World 9.8%

Lost Call is a top down pixel art 2D Zelda inspired game with a metroidvania style map. Take off on a quest through an abandoned and ruined town to stop your phone from ringing all the time, and learn more about the characters who still remain within it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Action RPG 19%, Exploration 11.1%, Top-Down 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

Awoken by a mysterious black cat on a stormy night, Vi — an ordinary boy — is lured into the Under-Realm: a dying world on the brink of collapse. As the realm’s final hours draw near, Vi must forge uneasy alliances with monsters to protect the last sparks of hope in a fading world…

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.5%, Action RPG 20.3%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, RPG 12%, Top-Down 9.8%

Evil has taken over the world but it created you in the process, now you are the only hope left.. Jump into the darkness and become a true hero!

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Action RPG 17.5%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, RPG 13.1%, Action-Adventure 10.3%

Embark on a paw-some journey in Donna: The Canine Quest! Dive into a world of heroic hounds, where each thrilling battle and loot discovery keeps the excitement at its peak. With cute pixel-art graphics and satisfying gameplay this tail-wagging adventure will have you barking for more!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.1%, Action RPG 15.2%, Top-Down 9%, Open World 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

Listen, we've got to find out the meaning of Christmas and YOU are just the one to do it! The big man himself asked for you, come along with me on this adventure, don't forget the cookies!

Why similar: Character Action Game 43.3% ★, Action RPG 16.2%, Action-Adventure 10%, RPG 8.9%, Exploration 8%

A dark fantasy metroidvania fueled by heavy metal. Fight, explore, and carve your path through the ruined kingdom of Lothen.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, Action RPG 16%, RPG 8.6%, Medieval 3.9%

Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Action RPG 18.3%, Action-Adventure 11%, Top-Down 10.6%, Exploration 9.1%

The Touhou derivative exploration action game Double Focus is now on Steam! Control crow tengu journalist and low-ranking patrol tengu Momiji Inubashiri and explore the world inside a book!

Why similar: Character Action Game 37.9% ★, Metroidvania 30.8%, Exploration 8%, Action-Adventure 7%, Cute 6.6%

In this Action-Puzzle Metroidvania, you will explore the lair of a long-gone mythical creature and unravel its mysteries. Consume enemies to gain their abilities, use your frog-like tongue to grapple and fight, explore the land, solve puzzles, find secrets, and complete challenges.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Top-Down 11.7%, Exploration 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Cute 7.9%

A 2D open-world action RPG focused on intense combat, powerful magic, deep progression, and player freedom.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.3%, Action RPG 20.3%, Open World 10.9%, RPG 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

Travel with your mysterious partner Tupa, fight powerful monsters, discover treasures and secrets scattered around the world, and uncover the truth of the world, Tupa and yourself with the help of the tide of wishes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Action RPG 19%, RPG 14.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Exploration 8%

Journey as Orpheus in this 2D top-down RPG: play your lyre, battle dark forces, and strive to reunite with Eurydice.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 10.3%, RPG 6.6%

LarsGadiel is the prequel to Xenon Valkyrie, a game originally created for Nintendo's 8-bit console that was never released (at least for now), but is now coming to Steam. It's a classic Metroidvania, featuring the original maps and design from that era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action RPG 13.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, RPG 7.5%

Scales is a story-driven action-adventure RPG about a human-reptile hybrid. Players devour reptiles to absorb their DNA, and evolve through a corrupt world, where player choices ultimately determine the outcome of the story, blending combat with a darkly comedic narrative.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Action RPG 20.4%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Top-Down 9.5%, RPG 7%

Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Action RPG 14%, Exploration 9.4%, RPG 7.1%

Tribe of the Accord is a pixel-art action game where you play as Adira, a young huntress on a quest to rescue her father. Throughout your journey, you'll gain new abilities, form alliances, and discover your place in a harsh and unforgiving world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Top-Down 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 8.5%

Become a warrior in this sci-fi/fantasy adventure! Iron Reckoning showcases a unique movement mechanic that will test your skill in preserving airborne momentum. Wield a variety of powers and master the combat to defeat your enemies, as you uncover the mystery behind a deadly machine threat!

Why similar: Character Action Game 45.7% ★, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, RPG 9.2%, Exploration 5.6%

Take part in this mana infused action RPG as you blast through hundreds of corrupted minions. Cleanse the Mana Gloom and be celebrated as the champion of the lands.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.2%, Action RPG 19.1%, Character Action Game 18.8% ★, Top-Down 10.4%, RPG 8.7%

JRAGO III Requiem of the Night is a gothic METROIDVANIA action RPG. Play as JRAGO, a demon hunter in an epic battle of spiritual warfare. Slay your way through hordes of demons and monsters to a heavy metal soundtrack! Overcome the forces of darkness to save the world and restore the light!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Action RPG 12.3%, Exploration 10.9%, RPG 9.1%

Silvercall​​ – A retro action-platformer RPG. Play as an amnesiac adventurer, battling through perilous terrain and collecting Memory Crystals to uncover your past and your lover's dark transformation into the "Saintess".

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Action RPG 15.8%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, RPG 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

Eat everything. Grow stronger. Save the Gourmet Kingdom. A charming action-adventure where you devour foes, solve clever dungeon puzzles, and battle monstrous bosses in a whimsical, food-filled world. Find the five Divine Spices and save the Gourmet Kingdom from the Demon Chef!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Action RPG 13.6%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Exploration 7.9%, Top-Down 7.8%

Power (of) Metal is a 2D hack/slash platformer, journey of Maleqqi who want to fulfill his emptiness inside of him and he will find the Power (of) Metal

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Action RPG 18.8%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, RPG 10.8%, Hack and Slash 4.7%

In a village located to the south, there is one of the twelve guardians, the warrior of Leo, known for his determination in combat and number of victories. Our hero will be responsible for finding the mystical artifacts, to prevent the kingdom from being bathed in blood and darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Action RPG 20.1%, RPG 15.3%, Exploration 10.1%, Action 6.3%

Take up the Bat! Ralf's Adventure: Aztec Mystery is a top-down action-adventure game with puzzles and platforming. This game is inspired by home console games from the '80s and '90s, but uses modern design sensibilities.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Hack and Slash 23.1%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Top-Down 9.7%, 2D 4.5%

A survival exploration game where you can explore islands, challenge various monsters and defeat powerful Bosses. Craft various weapons and items, place items, grow vegetables and fruits, and trade with merchants. Set sail in the harbor, encounter pirates, monsters and random events in the sea.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action RPG 17.5%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 10.2%, Open World 9.1%

"Charlie from the swamp" is a metroidvania game about little frog in a big world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Action RPG 17.2%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Exploration 8.5%, RPG 8.5%

Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

Why similar: Character Action Game 34.5% ★, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Action RPG 12.3%, Top-Down 6.4%, RPG 6.4%