- #1 Maid of Salvation
97% matchVery Positive91% of 254 reviews2025
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.9%, Metroidvania 21.1%, Female Protagonist 11%, Action RPG 10.8%, Hack and Slash 9.1%
- #2 Blue Fire
96% matchVery Positive81% of 3,056 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.6 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: Souls-like 21%, Metroidvania 20.4%, 3D Platformer 13.3%, Hack and Slash 9%, Platformer 8.9%
- #3 Afterimage
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 9,999 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 21.9%, Souls-like 18.2%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Action RPG 9.3%, Hack and Slash 7.5%
- #4 DDS Defenders Dark Side
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nana Debrah
Windows
Are you ready to fight against hordes of monsters? Choose your Hero and start a journey through the kingdoms of Entelos, defend the magic stone from the forces of the evil King of Darkness! Orcs, Lizardmen, Dark Elven, Undeads, Dark Knights, Demons and Dragons are searching you!
Why similar: Dragons 21.1% ★, Souls-like 14%, Metroidvania 13.8%, 3D Platformer 11.6%, Action RPG 8.5%
- #5 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
94% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
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: Souls-like 23.2%, Metroidvania 22.3%, Action RPG 11.4%, Platformer 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #6 Shattered Bride
94% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Need More Bullets
Windows
A fast-paced 3D platformer set in a dark underground world. Wallride, slide, and double jump through brutal levels with 1-life combat, hidden lore, and a twisted love story. Rebuild your bride. Unleash the end.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.7%, 3D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Third Person 8.1%
- #7 Mona: The Endless Journey
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hidden Level Pub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Mona: The Endless Journey is a 3D side-scrolling Metroidvania. Players play a fragile pillow-carrying girl, adventuring in a nightmarish fantasy continent. They rescue powerful companions, traverse mysteries, solve puzzles, fight eerie creatures, and uncover the world’s hidden truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 24.5%, 3D Platformer 16.4%, Action RPG 11.6%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #8 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
92% matchVery Positive92% of 17,168 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.3%, 3D Platformer 14.9%, Cinematic 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #9 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
91% matchVery Positive83% of 1,186 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Souls-like 21%, Metroidvania 20%, Action RPG 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Platformer 8.8%
- #10 Kochu's Dream
91% matchVery Positive88% of 52 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: Souls-like 22.9%, Metroidvania 22.1%, 3D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #11 Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
90% matchVery Positive83% of 2,039 reviews2024
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Souls-like 18.7%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Platformer 8.8%, Action RPG 8.4%
- #12 Plushie from the Sky
89% matchVery Positive96% of 383 reviews2024
Dev: fishwind
Windows
A goofy action RPG. Armed with a plushie, smack down nightmarish foes with cuddly chaos. Cheese the boss. Dodge roll your way to victory!
Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Action RPG 14.3%, 3D Platformer 13.6%, Hack and Slash 9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%
- #13 Dracamar
87% matchPositive97% of 36 reviews2026
Dev: Petoons Studio
Windows
Dracamar is a beautiful 3D action-adventure platformer featuring a fearless group of friends on an epic adventure to save their world. Explore the islands, run, jump, and fight the evil forces to rescue the magical Okis! Collect all the Moki-balls to rebuild the world and defeat the evil King Crad!
Why similar: Dragons 24.4% ★, 3D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #14 Being and Becoming
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IchthysPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
Being & Becoming is an atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dying kingdom held together only by the collective dream of thousands of would-be martyrs. Fate itself is against you as The Word’s prophecy unfolds. Rewrite your place within The Word or become a scripted part of this horrible revelation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 25.3%, Action RPG 11.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Hack and Slash 8.3%
- #15 Cantirium: God Slayer
89% matchMixed56% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Nekod team
Windows · Mac · Linux
A colorful metroidvania in which you must help catgirl save a world on the brink of destruction, honing your exploration and combat skills in epic battles to challenge the gods themselves!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Anime 8.7%
- #16 STEEL PRINCESS
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: FAFAACAC
Windows
A Souls‑like 3D action game starring a spirited princess. Defeat powerful foes scattered across the open field to unlock new skills, grow stronger, and keep pressing forward!
Why similar: Souls-like 32%, 3D Platformer 16.3%, Open World 11.3%, Action RPG 10.4%, Third Person 10%
- #17 Saga of Yurina
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FIVE DUCK GAMES
Windows
A Katana-parrying action Metroidvania set in an era of falling cherry blossoms! Defeat your foes with pure, flawless swordplay and prove your absolute mastery.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Metroidvania 23.8%, Action RPG 10.8%, Platformer 9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #18 HunterX
86% matchVery Positive84% of 729 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.1%, Metroidvania 25.4%, Action RPG 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Platformer 7.7%
- #19 Ryn: And the thread of life
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Innombrable
Windows
A 3D metroidvania hack-and-slash with low-poly and pixel art aesthetics. As Ryn, a rag doll born from the last light, explore a fading realm torn by the dark witch Stella. Defeat the five wicked dolls, claim their powers, and restore the broken Thread of Life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 16.6%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Anime 9%, 3D Platformer 8.4%
- #20 Bewitching Gears
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WitchCatHat
Windows
★ Bewitching Gears ★ is an adventure platformer about a witch-engineer and her friends. Explore the world full of mechanisms, use magic and artifacts, and ride broomsticks. Solve the Merchant mystery!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.3%, 3D Platformer 15.8%, Souls-like 12.5%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #21 Anima Song from the Abyss
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anima ProjectPub: Anima Publishing
Windows
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.4%, Metroidvania 20.7%, Action RPG 11.4%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Third Person 7.1%
- #22 Shawley - Zoo of Wonders
82% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
Join Shawley on a magical rescue mission in "Shawley - Zoo of Wonders"! Navigate through enchanted worlds, defeat foes with your hammer, unlock new skills and save escaped animals to reopen the zoo. A grant platformer adventure full of fun and excitement awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, 3D Platformer 19.5%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Platformer 12.8%, Open World 9.7%
- #23 Azaran: Islands of the Jinn
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Benji
Windows
A retro adventure inspired by 90's adventure games and Arabian Nights. Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and collect awesome treasures
Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Metroidvania 24.4%, 3D Platformer 16.6%, Third Person 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #24 Poppet Quest
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Christopher Goularte
Windows
Poppet Quest is an exploration based 3D Metroidvania. Play as Poppet, a murdered woman returned to life as a doll. Trapped in a toy store, cursed, and losing your sanity, you must battle through legions of toys driven mad. Can you break the curse? Can you save yourself?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, 3D Platformer 17.5%, Action RPG 13%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 9.7%
- #25 Mythrealm
80% matchPositive83% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: Delta Video GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
The Wizards of Zelenar have vanished and darkness is seeping into the world. Play as Alaris, heroic adventurer and sleuth, on her quest to rescue the wizards and save the land of Arloria from demon invasion! Delve into a new fantasy adventure RPG and discover the secrets of the Mythrealm.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.1%, Dragons 17.8% ★, 3D Platformer 10.9%, Action RPG 10.2%, Platformer 8.7%
- #26 HunterX: code name T
81% matchVery Positive87% of 157 reviews2023
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: Souls-like 24%, Metroidvania 24%, Action RPG 14.7%, Platformer 11.3%, Hack and Slash 9%
- #27 Nothing At Stake
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: wrongwarp
Windows · Mac · Linux
Three days. A doomed world destined to be flattened. A cult escapee wanders in obscurity, cultivating the little community that remains. Despite history comprehended and otherworldly horror culled, there remains nothing at stake.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.3%, Metroidvania 19.2%, 3D Platformer 13.3%, Action RPG 11.9%, Platformer 9.3%
- #28 Desohunter
78% 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: Souls-like 20%, Metroidvania 19.7%, Dragons 16.5% ★, Hack and Slash 9%, Open World 8.6%
- #29 Retrace the Light
76% matchVery Positive89% of 249 reviews2025
Dev: Xiaming Game
Windows
Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Metroidvania 20.9%, 3D Platformer 13.6%, Action RPG 10.4%, Hack and Slash 8.9%
- #30 A Field of Flowers
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ikiruska Studios
Windows
In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Souls-like 27.9%, Action RPG 12.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.2%
- #31 Cursed Pantsu
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Grim's Studio
Windows
Kaori is a good girl who always does the right thing. But one day, succumbed to temptation, she stole panties in the Mall... Cursed Pantsu is a story-driven action-adventure game with RPG and platforming elements about Kaori’s adventures in the Hellish Mall.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.3%, Female Protagonist 12%, Action RPG 11.8%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Third Person 7.8%
- #32 Spright
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Studio Wallnut
Windows
Spright is a hand-crafted 2D action-adventure about a lone warrior in a diving helm, drawn into the ruins of a fallen world. Forge, swim, and fight through luminous caverns, cursed foundries, and drowned ruins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Souls-like 27.1%, Platformer 14.6%, Exploration 9.2%, Action-Adventure 5.3%
- #33 Adventure of Samsara
76% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Ilex GamesPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.4%, Dragons 21.4% ★, Metroidvania 21.2%, Action RPG 11%, Platformer 9%
- #34 Knightmare Tales
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tistic Games
Windows · Linux
Knightmare Tales is a Third-Person-Action-Adventure in a nightmarish setting. Find your confidence and be yourself, in this emotional action adventure! Knightmare Tales is a classic Action-Adventure, focuses on combat and atmosphere with a captivating story, kind of a 'soulslike with a twist'.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.8%, Action RPG 15.6%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Exploration 9.5%
- #35 Glyde The Dragon™: Prologue
75% matchVery Positive89% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: Valefor Games Ltd.
Windows
A standalone action adventure game where you play as a dragon! Use 8 elemental forms with more than 60 different abilities to defeat your foes! Explore the environment, collect crystals, complete puzzles and save other dragons!
Why similar: Dragons 31.4% ★, Souls-like 17.6%, 3D Platformer 15%, Platformer 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #36 Stone
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heijingshi
Windows
"Stone" is an action-adventure game, a 3D Metroidvania. You are led to an unknown world, given a stone body, and given the ability to change into various forms. You explore and fight in this unknown world and finally solve the mystery of this world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, 3D Platformer 17.5%, Action RPG 11.3%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Platformer 9.5%
- #37 Cherubim: Heaven's Blade
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kamishibai Interactive
Windows
A holy knight confronts corruption within a necropolis mega-structure in a souls-like dark sci-fi ARPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.5%, Metroidvania 26.1%, Action RPG 15.9%, Anime 8%, Third Person 5.5%
- #38 Legend of Hiraq
72% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Devai
Windows
Traverse a blazing desert and brave ancient ruins teeming with deadly traps, enigmatic djinn, and hidden lore. Experience heart-pounding action and thrilling mysteries in this epic adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.5%, Metroidvania 21%, 3D Platformer 14.9%, Action RPG 14%, Platformer 10.8%
- #39 Ex Angelus
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kami no Kami Shrine
Windows
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 28.7%, Souls-like 27.2%, Action RPG 14.2%, Hack and Slash 12%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #40 Roots of Cinder
73% 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: Souls-like 25.1%, Metroidvania 22.4%, Action RPG 16%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #41 Derp Souls
73% matchMixed68% of 208 reviews2022
Dev: Imagination Rabbit
Windows
JUST LIKE DARK SOULS EXCEPT DARKER and with a carrot. FLAILING and FLATULENCE awaits you on your legendary derpy journey. HUMP N PUMP
Why similar: Souls-like 23.4%, 3D Platformer 14.2%, Cinematic 13.5%, Action RPG 12.5%, Hack and Slash 9.3%
- #42 Elowyn and the Stolen Souls
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter the magic world of Elowyn! Evolve with her and discover all the secrets to magic in this metroidvania with incredible characters and scenary. Learn powerful spells, create potions, unravel many riddles and live the entire fantasy!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Action RPG 15.9%, Platformer 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Exploration 9.5%
- #43 Kena: Scars of Kosmora
71% 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 its own mysterious corruption. To protect Kosmora, she must master the elements with the aid of spirit companions and dynamic combat in this action-packed yet heartfelt adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.1%, Metroidvania 23.5%, Cinematic 15.4%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 8.5%
- #44 Dimension Rift Zero
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrDyvik
Windows
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: Souls-like 29%, Metroidvania 28.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 7.6%, Open World 7.1%
- #45 Misspell
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bones Keeper Studio
Windows
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 30.6%, Souls-like 16.9%, Platformer 13.3%, Open World 7.1%, Exploration 6.9%
- #46 Gustavo : Kingdom Rebirth
74% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: RoyPub: SharkLord Entertainment
Windows
The Gustavo Empire, an empire ruled by women, one day the current queen was brutally murdered. The princess "Nali", the character played by the player, was planted to kill the queen and went to jail, and the second princess was Nari's younger sister. Then took the position of the queen...
Why similar: Souls-like 32.4%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Action RPG 12%, Anime 10.6%, Third Person 10.6%
- #47 Project Ants
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ant Team
Windows
Project Ants is a 3D Metroidvania combining the exploration depth of Hollow Knight with the technical hack-and-slash of Ninja Gaiden. Set in a fractured insect kingdom, a fallen Phragmotic Ant Warrior explores a brutal, layered world to uncover the secrets at its core.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, 3D Platformer 17.2%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 8.6%
- #48 Lost Tales of Altoris
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dragonjar Studios LLC
Windows
Awaken as the Lost Guardian and reclaim your forgotten past. Explore a vast dark fantasy world, battle spectral foes, and shape your destiny in a story-driven open world where every choice matters.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Action RPG 15.5%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Exploration 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #49 WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
67% matchMixed55% of 102,825 reviews2025
Dev: LeenzeePub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 23.5 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.7%, Action RPG 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Hack and Slash 8.7%, Open World 7.4%
- #50 Hexrite
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Phabula
Windows
You are a sorcerer seeking to fulfil a magical ritual to summon an ancient dead deity. Cast mystical domes, explore fantastical realms and meet a peculiar cast of characters in this stylized PS2-inspired action-platformer!
Why similar: Souls-like 29.8%, 3D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Third Person 7.5%
- #51 Earthblade
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Windows
You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer from the creators of Celeste. Earthblade's lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Action RPG 14.1%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 9.7%
- #52 Intertwined
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: VoidNode
Windows · Mac
A 2D metroidvania where your final boss is the character you didn’t choose. Play as Seren or Umbra—Master directional spear combat, explore a broken world, and uncover the truth behind your bond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 28.5%, Platformer 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Action RPG 7.2%
- #53 Glyde The Dragon™
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valefor Games Ltd.
Windows
Witness an epic story as Glyde and Wing set out on an adventure to find out the cause of mysterious corruption! Use 8 elemental forms with more than 60 different abilities! Explore the world, collect crystals, save other dragons and gain more insight into the story as you progress!
Why similar: Dragons 30.8% ★, Souls-like 21.1%, 3D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 8.1%, Cinematic 8%
- #54 Arcana Dimension
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FlexDevelop
Windows
This is the story of two girls, Saki and Kaede, who have been transferred to the magic world of "Ecstasia". In order to return home, the girls engage in mortal combat against "magic weapons". Make use of a wide variety of magic and the cooperation between the two girls to defeat powerful enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Metroidvania 26.4%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Action RPG 10.7%, Hack and Slash 10.6%
- #55 Gedda Cake
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Gedda Cake is a metroidvania about Dragons and Cakes. Play as 6 characters with unique skills and playstyles, swap between them on the fly, battle dangerous foes and explore the vast sugar-coated lands of Sugria. Help them reclaim their invaded world and get The Cake!
Why similar: Souls-like 27.3%, Metroidvania 26.8%, Dragons 17% ★, Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 6.8%
- #56 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
65% matchVery Positive84% of 238 reviews2026
Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
Windows
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: Souls-like 24.7%, Metroidvania 24.5%, Open World 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Platformer 7.7%
- #57 Convent Of Magical Chambers
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LucakPub: SadRooster
Windows
3D adventure metroidvania inspired by the early 2000s level design explore an abandoned convent filled with ghosts and magical chambers and try to solve the mystery behind everything
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, 3D Platformer 21%, Platformer 16.8%, Action-Adventure 11%, Third Person 7.7%
- #58 Kotama and Academy Citadel
64% matchVery Positive81% of 2,487 reviews2026
Dev: Atomstring GamesPub: 2P Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Souls-like 16.4%, Action RPG 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Platformer 10.5%
- #59 DARK SUN (黑暗太阳)
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rou Shan Game
Windows
[DARK SUN] is an action game with 2D black and white graphics. Souls game mode. Explore the post-apocalyptic world after a thousand years, collect weapons, armor, battle techniques, magic, and challenge powerful enemies. Advance through repeated deaths to find the truth of the doomsday.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.1%, Metroidvania 27.4%, Action RPG 14.3%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
- #60 Skydom
69% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Soaring Games
Windows · Mac
Skydom is a single-player campaign (3rd and 1st person) set in medieval times. Swords clash, Arrows fly, and dragons roar.
Why similar: Dragons 26.7% ★, Souls-like 21.2%, Action RPG 10.1%, Third Person 8.1%, Hack and Slash 7.7%