- #1 SHIRO
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tier 21
Windows
Humanity wants her dead, and a godlike alien AI wants to use her as a puppet. Take control of SH1-R0 and fight through challenging enemies on two fronts to prevent catastrophe. Explore high security facilities to upgrade your abilities and challenge the most advanced forces of two civilizations.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.6% ★, Metroidvania 23.7%, Difficult 12%, Roguelite 10.6%, Sci-fi 4.8%
- #2 Rift Keeper
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 59.5% ★, Metroidvania 11.5%, Roguelite 11%, Souls-like 6.7%, Action Roguelike 4.6%
- #3 Isekai Mage
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: TongLee
Windows
Protagonist dies in a truck accident, reborn as a Mage Adventurer in an isekai. Explore chests, battle monsters, complete quests, and customize skills via roguelike mechanics. Defeat the Demon King in this blend of RPG, adventure, and light roguelike.
Why similar: Roguevania 59.1% ★, Metroidvania 23.1%, Roguelite 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%, 2D 1.6%
- #4 Weapon Hacker
95% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Luke Rissacher
Windows
Hack scavenged parts into custom-made weapons and explore / shred your way through a multiverse of infested weapon facilities.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.5% ★, Metroidvania 20.2%, Roguelite 11%, Difficult 8.2%, Action 5.1%
- #5 The End Grows
94% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Atopia.studio
Windows
Incremental Roguevania || Hurry up, the world ends in 5 minutes! Gain 100 levels in a single strike and distribute your stat points mid-battle to adapt instantly.A Fast RPG blending action, exploration, and a unique real-time leveling system!
Why similar: Roguevania 47.3% ★, Metroidvania 20%, Souls-like 13.7%, Roguelite 9.9%, Action Roguelike 3.8%
- #6 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
94% matchMixed70% of 112 reviews2019
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
SuperEpic is a satirical and humorous Metroidvania style action-adventure game, starring a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save an Orwellian society from the rule of an evil corporation. RegnantCorp is an enterprise which is controlling minds through abusive micro transactions.
Why similar: Roguevania 65.8% ★, Metroidvania 13.9%, Action Roguelike 5%, Roguelite 3.2%, Action 3.1%
- #7 Ghost 1.0
93% matchVery Positive91% of 2,110 reviews2016
Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.
Why similar: Roguevania 55% ★, Metroidvania 31%, Sci-fi 4.3%, Action 3.4%, Difficult 1.8%
- #8 The Revolt: Awakening
92% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Siberius Studio
Windows
The Revolt: Awakening is an action-platformer RPG, allowing you to explore a city under military control… You will have to make your way through powerful enemies and face many dangers during your missions. Run, Fight, Destroy, Loot!
Why similar: Roguevania 38.9% ★, Metroidvania 17.3%, Souls-like 12.7%, Roguelite 9.4%, Action 6.3%
- #9 Double Damnation
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: The Yellow Architect
Windows
Kill fast. Die faster. Abuse Immortality! Together...
Why similar: Roguevania 50.1% ★, Metroidvania 23.9%, Roguelite 11.6%, Difficult 10.5%, 2D 1.6%
- #10 Quantum:Fantasy
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roy Keren
Windows
Quantum:Fantasy is a multiplayer RPG with an emphasis on hunting monsters. Combat is tight and responsive, varying based on chosen class: of the four, each has different weapons and skills to use in and out of combat. Level up, upgrade armor and weapons, and tailor each class to play how you like!
Why similar: Roguevania 64.4% ★, Class-Based 15.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%, 2D 1.7%
- #11 Death Machine
90% matchMixed58% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Philip Froelich
Windows
Conquer the mechanical citadel in Death Machine - a metroidvania, with a roguelite item system. Gather items to gain strength, navigate the perilous machine world, leverage the aid of ancient demons, and seek out dangerous denizens to defeat before the forces of the machine close in on you.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.7% ★, Metroidvania 25.8%, Souls-like 16.7%, Roguelite 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #12 Abalyte
89% matchMixed66% of 202 reviews2018
Dev: Purple Studios
Windows
Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.
Why similar: Roguevania 70.4% ★, Difficult 6.6%, Roguelite 6.1%, Action Roguelike 6%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #13 Eat Or Keep
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Volp Interactive
Windows
In a dying city ruled by uncontrollable magic, every resource is a choice: consume it to grow stronger, or preserve it to survive. Eat Or Keep is a challenging 2D Metroidvania with strong rogue-lite elements. Explore, fight, fall… and rise again.
Why similar: Roguevania 51.1% ★, Metroidvania 29.7%, Action 6.7%, Roguelite 4.3%, Adventure 4%
- #14 Ufouria: The Saga 2
86% matchVery Positive91% of 126 reviews2024
Dev: SUNSOFT
Windows
Explore the unique and wacky world of SUNSOFT's Ufouria in this exploration-based side-scrolling game. The levels' terrain change each time you play with new secrets to explore. Be charmed, comforted and tickled by the fluffy felt-like remake of the strange-but-cute world of Ufouria!
Why similar: Roguevania 45.1% ★, Metroidvania 24.8%, Roguelite 11.8%, Action 7.2%, Action Roguelike 5.4%
- #15 Red Bit Ninja
88% matchMostly Negative30% of 33 reviews2015
Dev: Seven Sails Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Red Bit Ninja is an old school platformer with a rope climbing physic and difficulty of the good old times. It features classic pixel art, hair pulling levels and five mean bosses.
Why similar: Roguevania 52.9% ★, Metroidvania 24.9%, Difficult 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 4%, Action 2.2%
- #16 Xenon Valkyrie
87% matchMixed66% of 133 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguevania 64.2% ★, Roguelite 23.5%, Action Roguelike 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%, Action 2.1%
- #17 Hollowroot
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Cmrak
Windows
Hollowroot, a fast-paced 2D action roguelike. Master tight platforming and combat in ever-changing, procedurally generated levels. Every run is a new challenge. Can you survive?
Why similar: Roguevania 62.1% ★, Metroidvania 18.6%, Action Roguelike 6.4%, Action 4.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #18 O.R.B. Offensive Rolling Bot
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Riimu Games Oy
Windows
Lead O.R.B. to save our world from total annihilation in this thrilling 2D-platformer. O.R.B. is a robot sent from the future to destroy an evil A.I. DiOS before it can fulfill its evil plan. O.R.B. has some special skills, and transforming into a ball is just one of the tricks up in its sleeves!
Why similar: Roguevania 57.9% ★, Metroidvania 27.4%, Sci-fi 4.3%, Pixel Graphics 4%, Action 3.8%
- #19 风铃Windbell
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Brink
Windows
Windbell is a platform action game that contains roguelike random elements, hundreds of freely matched skills, and a hard-core hitting feel to bring you a super refreshing combat experience.
Why similar: Roguevania 57.9% ★, Metroidvania 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Action Roguelike 4.5%, Action 2.9%
- #20 Paranoid
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Brenner Simon
Windows
Paranoid is Dungeoncrawler/Roguelike with an oldschool pixelartstyle where you need to survive alone in the dark and discover new items and pills that help you through this dangerous World. Can you find a way out and wake up?
Why similar: Roguevania 49.3% ★, Roguelite 16.8%, Shooter 7.9%, Procedural Generation 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #21 CINCILLA
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Jesus G. Paterna
Windows · Mac
CINCILLA es una aventura metroidvania 2D de fantasía oscura con temática pixel art. Explora un misterioso pueblo con más de 50 niveles interconectados y descubre los misterios que se ocultan entre los Hilos y la Superficie.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Souls-like 23.3%, Dystopian 17%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #22 Darkness of Memories
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Axeagon Games
Windows
Darkness of Memories is a 2D action roguelike set in Edo-period Japan. Guide a memory-lost samurai, through mystical landscapes, battling foes and uncovering his dark past. With procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and deep customization, each playthrough offers a unique challenge.
Why similar: Roguevania 51.6% ★, Roguelite 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action Roguelike 6.9%, Procedural Generation 4.9%
- #23 Astronium
82% 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 36.5%, Souls-like 19.6%, Difficult 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Action 4.1%
- #24 Archetype and the Four Winds of Hell
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Serf of Cinder
Windows
Master the four elements, and kill demons. In this short Metroidvania, you play as the Archetype, a legendary elemental master, on a mission to close a portal to hell and end a demon invasion. Learn new abilities, fight demons, and if you fail, be reincarnated with mastery of a different element.
Why similar: Roguevania 49.4% ★, Metroidvania 24.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #25 Nightmare: The Lunatic
81% matchVery Positive89% of 268 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 19.3%, Difficult 17.2%, Roguelite 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #26 SHADE Protocol
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Legendary
Windows · Linux
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide. Swap between DAWN and SHADE forms to unleash devastating abilities, wield Instruments as weapons, and rewrite reality itself in a world on the brink of annihilation by the SHADE Protocol.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Souls-like 23.7%, Difficult 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Sci-fi 5.1%
- #27 Anokye
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Mills Media
Windows
Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Souls-like 23.6%, Difficult 20.4%, Action 3.7%, 2D 3.1%
- #28 METROMAGE
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MAYA GAME STUDIO
Windows
MetroMage is an intense action roguelike where you combine elemental magic, stack damage multipliers, and create devastating builds. Explore procedurally generated maps, face escalating enemy waves, and grow overwhelmingly powerful with every new run.
Why similar: Roguevania 48.8% ★, Metroidvania 20.1%, Roguelite 12.7%, Action 6.8%, Action Roguelike 5.9%
- #29 StarBreak
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,302 reviews2016
Dev: Crunchy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
Why similar: Roguevania 73.1% ★, Metroidvania 7.8%, Action Roguelike 6.9%, Action 3%, Sci-fi 2.1%
- #30 Souldiers
77% matchMixed69% of 3,056 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 51.9%, Difficult 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Souls-like 9.9%, Action 4.3%
- #31 Aura of Worlds
76% matchVery Positive91% of 148 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Souls-like 20.6%, Roguelite 13.7%, Difficult 13.1%, Procedural Generation 6.1%
- #32 Unworthy
78% matchVery Positive81% of 849 reviews2018
Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 40.4%, Souls-like 30.8%, Difficult 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Action 4.2%
- #33 Ninja Soul
77% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: Electronic Sheep Games
Windows
Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.
Why similar: Roguevania 65.3% ★, Roguelite 14.2%, Action Roguelike 6.3%, Procedural Generation 4%, Action 3.3%
- #34 DREIFRAME
75% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: MrDrone
Windows
Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Souls-like 25.4%, Difficult 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%, Action 3.4%
- #35 SOULGRAVE
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Roguelite 15.6%, Difficult 15.4%, Class-Based 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #36 Vesuvius
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snow Day Games
Windows · Mac
Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Souls-like 27.2%, Difficult 19.2%, 2D 3.3%, Action 3%
- #37 Bike Arena
74% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Balti CalarasiPub: HandMade Games
Windows
Welcome to the arena of 2 wheelers. Only true enthusiasts will cross the threshold here.
Why similar: Roguevania 46.4% ★, Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 13.4%, Roguelite 12.1%, Adventure 2.8%
- #38 Dark Devotion
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,476 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.6%, Metroidvania 28%, Roguelite 10.7%, Difficult 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #39 The Light Of Vertical
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WangxoGame
Windows
A Metroidvania-style action adventure set in the collapsing "Sky City." Play as a life form awakening in darkness, explore decaying areas, interact with NPCs, battle bosses, collect cards, and uncover the truth through stylized art and deep storytelling.
Why similar: Roguevania 64.9% ★, Metroidvania 27.4%, Action 2.5%, 2D 2.3%, Adventure 1.3%
- #40 Rogue Worlds
71% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths! This is the Lite edition of Aura of Worlds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Souls-like 21.4%, Roguelite 13.6%, Difficult 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #41 Plague Breaker
72% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Wozzy Games Limited
Windows
Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Class-Based 20.2%, Roguelite 16.1%, Difficult 15.9%, Action Roguelike 6.3%
- #42 Zombie City Rescue
73% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: XZ Studio
Windows
Imagine being trapped in a city full of zombies, with life and death in front of you! Don't worry, you will become one of the survivors! Quick reaction and precise shooting are your survival rules, but don't forget to stay calm, because every step can be your last! Are you ready?
Why similar: Roguevania 63.3% ★, Roguelite 11.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 6.4%, Action Roguelike 5.9%
- #43 The Rogue Cavern
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Sean Frett
Windows · Linux
Explore an endless, procedurally generated cavern and find items in this roguevania-esque platformer.
Why similar: Roguevania 65.9% ★, Roguelite 17.3%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 5.8%, Indie 1.7%
- #44 Vagante
72% matchVery Positive89% of 5,010 reviews2018
Dev: Nuke Nine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Class-Based 21.2%, Metroidvania 19%, Difficult 17%, Roguelite 16.1%, Action Roguelike 6.1%
- #45 Dead Cells
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 181,516 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Souls-like 20.3%, Roguelite 15.1%, Difficult 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #46 The Crown Stones: Mirrah
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FraterPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
The Crown Stones: Mirrah is a dark fantasy metroidvania game focused on action-combat and challenging mechanics with pixel perfect graphics.
Why similar: Roguevania 62% ★, Souls-like 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Metroidvania 5%, Adventure 3.1%
- #47 Little Knight 2: Old Dreams
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: 黑猫游戏
Windows
Little Knight 2: Dark Souls of the Past "is the official 3D RPG sequel to the classic" Little Knight ", continuing the passion and adventurous spirit of its predecessor, and creating a broader and more free medieval fantasy world.
Why similar: Roguevania 59% ★, Souls-like 17.7%, Roguelite 12.8%, Action Roguelike 5.4%, Action 2.1%
- #48 The Dark Crown: Genesis
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sharaido Games
Windows
Sacrificed by your kingdom, you awaken in the depths of the endless cursed dungeon. Defeat powerful Demons, claim their elements, and rise through the cursed depths to reclaim your freedom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Souls-like 20.9%, Roguelite 18.1%, Difficult 15.6%, Action Roguelike 6.6%
- #49 Dungeon Warriors
71% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Ant Design Games
Windows
Dungeon Warriors is a random dungeon barrage game that we use to polish our lives
Why similar: Roguevania 70.2% ★, Roguelite 15.2%, Action 6.9%, Action Roguelike 5.7%, Adventure 1.3%
- #50 Dubspace - Chapter 1
70% match9 user reviews80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Lowpolly
Windows
Embark on a cyberpunk action-adventure in zero-gravity as brother Mailcom, on a mission to uncover dark conspiracies and determine the fate of Zion space station. Enjoy physics-based movement, environmental puzzles, emergent combat, all set to a mighty dub soundtrack.
Why similar: Roguevania 58.9% ★, Dystopian 9.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Action Roguelike 5.4%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #51 Dumbriel: Magnificent Adventure in Hell
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MadMoa
Windows
Dumbriel is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure set in Hell. Play as a clumsy fallen angel in a twisted underworld. Slash, craft, and dodge through deadly arenas, weird monsters, and hellish traps. Die, upgrade, and dive back in.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Souls-like 25.5%, Difficult 17.2%, Roguelite 6.8%, 2D 2.9%
- #52 Go Alone
68% 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 46.1%, Souls-like 29.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 4.8%, Adventure 4.3%
- #53 Hippoxxus
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rohan Patel
Windows · Mac
Explore and uncover the mystery of this enormous spaceship by shooting alien creatures in this Sci-Fi Action/Adventure Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Souls-like 21.9%, Difficult 16.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #54 Lost Wish: In the desperate world
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: Innocent Soul
Windows
Lost Wish: In the desperate world is a 2D side-scrolling platformer. Play as a young girl, explore different locations, defeat monsters, and find out what secrets this cruel world is hiding from you. Wonderful pixel art, a sad story, epic bosses and much more is waiting for you in the Lost Wish...
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Souls-like 25.1%, Difficult 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, 2D 3.3%
- #55 Rogue Robot: Escape Protocol
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Jonathan Francis
Windows
Take control of a little red robot on a daring mission to escape a factory filled with deadly traps, relentless enemies, and multiple paths in this rogue-lite platformer that blends fast-paced action with intense gameplay
Why similar: Roguevania 66.7% ★, Roguelite 17.4%, Action 6.5%, Sci-fi 5%, Multiple Endings 1.5%
- #56 Foregone
67% matchVery Positive82% of 1,400 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 35.3%, Souls-like 21.7%, Difficult 16%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Roguelite 6.3%
- #57 Curvature
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pawel Lossew
Windows · Linux
The Xerran Dominion is one step from becoming unstoppable. Your machines won’t survive - but you will. Control the environment and use their tech to your advantage. In this brutal sci-fi action RPG, the world is your weapon - and you are the trigger.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 26.8%, Difficult 18.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Shooter 9.2%
- #58 Frauki's Adventure!
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 reviews2021
Dev: CLYDE games
Windows · Linux
Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Souls-like 24.7%, Difficult 18.1%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #59 LUNARIS
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Richard BuenoPub: Two Void Studios
Windows
LUNARIS is a 2D metroidvania with fast and fluid combat. Defeat brutal bosses, unlock new abilities. Master jumps, dashes, and precise strikes as you traverse the dangerous ruins of the Mountains of Kaliman in an adrenaline-filled abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Souls-like 18.9%, Difficult 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, Action 4.2%
- #60 Resonant Blade
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Wise Wombat Games
Windows
The world is in ruins. The Dark Synths reign. Only the Resonant Blade—a weapon that channels sound into destruction—can turn the tide. Slash, dash, and shatter your enemies in this dystopian sci-fi action adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 20.6%, Dystopian 15.2%, Difficult 14.3%, Sci-fi 7.3%