Games Like Ghost Song

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Sci-fi 9%, 2D 3.8%, Side Scroller 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential sci-fi metroidvania that mirrors the alien world-building and ability-gated progression found in Ghost Song.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, Platformer 12.6%, Difficult 11.7%, Hand-drawn 6.7%, Atmospheric 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same sense of haunting atmosphere, deep lore, and challenging exploration that defines the experience of Ghost Song.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.9%, Platformer 12.8%, Difficult 6.7%, Sci-fi 4.4%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the lonely, sci-fi exploration and mystery-solving aspects of Ghost Song perfectly.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Difficult 13.2%, Platformer 9.9%, Side Scroller 6.7%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a direct translation of the souls-like combat mechanics into a 2D side-scrolling format.

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Difficult 11%, Dark 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a surreal, atmospheric world and challenging combat that feels very similar to the weight and tension of Ghost Song.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 7.8%, 2D 5.4%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A compact, sci-fi metroidvania that captures the feeling of piloting a suit in a hostile, isolated environment.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Robots 14.9%, Side Scroller 12%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its charming yet desolate world and exploration-focused gameplay provide a similar sense of discovery.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.2%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Difficult 7.6%, Post-apocalyptic 6.8%, Dark 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, melancholic metroidvania that emphasizes atmospheric storytelling and exploration in a ruined world.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Platformer 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Difficult 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its focus on cosmic horror and intense, chaotic combat against overwhelming odds echoes the themes of Ghost Song.

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the sci-fi mystery elements of the original while focusing heavily on exploration and environmental storytelling.

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Platformer 9.3%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: The dark, painterly aesthetic and challenging souls-like combat align well with the tone of Ghost Song.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.5%, Difficult 8.9%, Platformer 8.5%, Side Scroller 6.7%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: The dark, oppressive atmosphere and deliberate, punishing combat make it a strong thematic match for fans of Ghost Song.

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Difficult 10.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi metroidvania features a similar aesthetic and exploration-heavy gameplay loop to Ghost Song.

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Platformer 14.7%, Post-apocalyptic 9.6%, Difficult 8.4%, 2D Platformer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features unique movement mechanics and a desolate, atmospheric world that rewards curious players.

Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.5%, Platformer 10%, Difficult 9.4%, Side Scroller 6.8%, Horror 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines dark, gothic atmosphere with precise metroidvania mechanics and challenging combat encounters.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.5%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Platformer 7.3%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more classic take on the metroidvania genre with deep customization and a vast, interconnected map.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Platformer 11.1%, Side Scroller 6.5%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-driven, it offers excellent 2D action and a world that feels deeply lived-in and mysterious.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Side Scroller 16%, Platformer 11.3%, Difficult 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, souls-like metroidvania that leans heavily into horror themes and challenging boss encounters.

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Post-apocalyptic 9.8%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Platformer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on exploration and time-sensitive consequences creates a high-stakes, rewarding metroidvania experience.

ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play...

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its psychedelic sci-fi setting and unique loop-based progression offer a fresh take on the metroidvania formula.

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.2%, Platformer 13.4%, Action 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: The gravity-defying movement and abstract world design provide a unique, challenging experience for metroidvania fans.

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Female Protagonist 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong emphasis on atmospheric music and emotional storytelling within a metroidvania framework.

HAAK is a Metroidvania-Platformer. As the mysterious wanderer Haak, you embarked on an epic expedition across the vast cyber-wasteland to find your lost brother. Explore deserted cities and metro, refine your weapons and hack skills, and uncover the secrets behind metal and dust.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Post-apocalyptic 13.5%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic sci-fi metroidvania that balances fast-paced combat with intricate environmental puzzles.

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: Metroidvania 43.7%, Platformer 9%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Robots 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Despite the similar name, it offers a distinct sci-fi action experience with a focus on hacking and fast-paced combat.

Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Dark 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the dark, lore-rich atmosphere and exploration-heavy gameplay that Ghost Song fans appreciate.

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.5%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It prioritizes fluid movement and deep exploration, making it a great choice for players who enjoyed the traversal in Ghost Song.

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 37.3%, Side Scroller 15%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Difficult 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, beautiful world to explore that rewards players with deep combat mechanics and hidden secrets.

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Robots 11.3%, Platformer 10.3%, Difficult 7.9%, Hand-drawn 7.5%

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted but mechanically solid metroidvania that focuses on exploration and ability-based progression.

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Side Scroller 8.1%, Hand-drawn 6.4%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a unique, afterlife-themed atmosphere paired with tight, responsive 2D platforming and combat.

A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Post-apocalyptic 8.1%

Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, Platformer 12.1%, Difficult 10.6%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi metroidvania that emphasizes cooperative-style mechanics and exploration in a hostile alien environment.

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Difficult 12.8%, Platformer 11%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Female Protagonist 6.5%

A wordless metroidvania through fog-covered ruins and the remnants of a lost world. Explore, gain new abilities and uncover meaning without guidance or dialogue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Robots 12.7%, Post-apocalyptic 10.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Side Scroller 9.3%

REDO! is a game about a girl trying to find another human in a dystopian world overrun by biomachines. It's a lonely and evocative game about exploring the unknown and overcoming obstacles to see what is left.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Post-apocalyptic 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Dark 7.7%

Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Platformer 11.1%, Side Scroller 10%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Sci-fi 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 10.2%, Dark 9.8%

Zapling Bygone is a twisted metroidvania where you murder your foes and steal their abilities by wearing their skulls and absorbing their consciousness into your hive-mind.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Sci-fi 10.1%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Platformer 7.7%

After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Platformer 9.3%, Action 6.4%, 2D Platformer 6.2%

Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Robots 10.4%, Post-apocalyptic 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Platformer 8%

BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Difficult 11.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Hand-drawn 11%, Sci-fi 8.1%

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 32.6%, Side Scroller 16%, Platformer 13.1%, Difficult 9.4%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Side Scroller 7.8%

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.5%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, 2D 6.1%, Side Scroller 5.1%, Platformer 3.9%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Platformer 10%, Post-apocalyptic 8.2%, Dark 7.5%

Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Side Scroller 14.9%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Dark 7.7%, Platformer 7.5%

Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Platformer 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.3%

Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Platformer 11.4%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Female Protagonist 6.8%

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.7%, Platformer 14.5%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Side Scroller 7.1%, Adventure 4.7%

Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 9.5%, 2D Platformer 7.2%

Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Robots 13.4%, Post-apocalyptic 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Platformer 9.4%

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Action 7.8%

Dark Matter is a 2.5D side-scrolling survival horror game, set in a derelict spaceship besieged by a sinister alien presence, and infested with deadly parasites. As the Ensign, you must explore fetid hallways and abandoned facilities, scavenging for parts and blueprints, expanding your arsenal to up to four deadly weapons and freely...

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Side Scroller 25.9%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Action 10.5%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Side Scroller 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 8.6%

Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

EX VITRO is a dark sci-fi 2D platformer where you delve into the ruins of a military research facility and discover the horrors within. Whether machine, creature, or something else entirely, you’ll face the violent legacy of the last survivors of humanity.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Horror 7.4%

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: Metroidvania 49.3%, Female Protagonist 12%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Atmospheric 8.3%, 2D 6.4%

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.7%, Platformer 16.9%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Adventure 3%, Singleplayer 2.5%