
Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.
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Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.

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Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.

The Tarnishing of Juxtia
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 23.3%, Action RPG 13.1%, Nonlinear 11.3%, Lore-Rich 9.5%
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.6%, Metroidvania 25.5%, Lore-Rich 15.3%, RPG 8%, Multiple Endings 5.9%
Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Souls-like 28.6%, Action RPG 16.1%, Exploration 7.7%, RPG 6.8%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Souls-like 26.7%, 2.5D 15.4%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 4.5%
Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Souls-like 24.1%, 2.5D 15%, Action RPG 14.1%, RPG 5.8%
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 25.9%, Action RPG 11.3%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Nonlinear 10.1%
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: Metroidvania 34%, Souls-like 31.1%, Action RPG 16.9%, Exploration 8.9%, RPG 6.2%
You awaken on the Altar inside the Life Cathedral. Life Blood is a first-person, Kingsfield-like action adventure game with a focus on exploration. Travel the interconnected world with fast-paced, reaction-based combat and discover the secrets within the heart of the mountain.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.4%, Metroidvania 19.2%, Nonlinear 11.8%, Action RPG 11.4%, Lore-Rich 10%
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 51%, Souls-like 24.5%, Action RPG 13.8%, RPG 5.5%, Fantasy 1.8%
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: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 24.3%, Action RPG 16.3%, 2.5D 11.9%, RPG 8.1%
Switch between characters, use your grappling hook to explore a phantom island, home to mammoths. Face threats from hunters and choose to play stealthily or confront the dangers head-on. Inspired by real events. Wishlist today!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 23.7%, Action RPG 11.7%, Nonlinear 10.4%, Lore-Rich 8.6%
Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Souls-like 31.9%, Action RPG 18.1%, Nonlinear 8.8%, RPG 6%
Runic Curse Remastered is a thrilling action RPG Metroidvania that transports you to a cursed island. Explore dark and diverse locations, battle hordes of enemies and mighty bosses. Forge your own playstyle by combining various weapons with magical runes to overcome all challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Souls-like 28.3%, Action RPG 9.3%, RPG 7.6%, Nonlinear 7.2%
Parry with precision and fight through shifting, surreal landscapes in this Souls-like action-adventure. When reality turns into a living nightmare, you must ascend through a shattered realm to rescue a missing friend.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Souls-like 22.2%, Lore-Rich 12.2%, Action RPG 12%, Surreal 10.3%
The two countries went to war, unleashing forbidden powers. Years later, monsters ravage the land. The protagonist awakens, battles the monsters, explores the world, uncovers the truth of the past, and seeks to recover lost memories—a lonely journey of wandering and struggling against oneself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Souls-like 24.8%, Action RPG 18.2%, RPG 12.1%, Exploration 7.4%
Fight through a hostile, dreamlike world as Sen, a wielder of crystalline weaponry. Slay monsters by pulling off powerful combos, swapping weapons on the fly, and using special weapon abilities. Can Sen survive in this strange world, or will he fall into the void?
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 26.6%, Action RPG 18%, Nonlinear 11.8%, RPG 8.1%
The Song of Awakening is a 2D action-platformer where you play as a bard with the power to create magic through music. Explore a world once ruled by the Lyramancers, wielders of music-magic, who were extinguished by a mad king. Defeat the malevolent god of silence and restore harmony to the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Souls-like 26%, Action RPG 19.9%, Nonlinear 7.7%, RPG 7.2%
An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Souls-like 27.2%, Action RPG 11%, 2.5D 11%, RPG 5.4%
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: Metroidvania 29.5%, Souls-like 26.7%, Action RPG 15.8%, 2.5D 13.5%, RPG 5.3%
Relive is a dark yet hopeful action-adventure where you create new plant growth with every step, transform the remains of fallen foes to amplify your magical powers, and overcome deadly challenges to transform the world around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Souls-like 18.7%, Action RPG 12.3%, Nonlinear 11.6%, 2.5D 10.7%
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 27.3%, Souls-like 25.1%, 2.5D 12.4%, Action RPG 11.2%, Surreal 9.8%
Dive into 'Pepper,' a mesmerizing souls-like RPG where monsters roam and mysteries await. Engage in branching dialogue, crafting your destiny with every decision. Explore diverse endings in this captivating fantasy world. Are you prepared to shape your legend in 'Pepper'?
Why similar: Souls-like 24.3%, 2.5D 13.3%, Action RPG 13.2%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, PvE 10.4%
Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Souls-like 30.2%, Nonlinear 15.8%, Exploration 7%, Action 2.8%
This is an AVG game similar to Metroidvania. The player will perform a demon hunter exploring and decrypting the castle in the Gothic period and hunting the corrupt soul
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Souls-like 29.7%, Action RPG 16.6%, RPG 9.4%, Action 2.9%
Possessed by a living crystal, fight for revenge in a top-down Soulslike action RPG. Master precise combat and elemental magic, explore a shattered world, solve deadly puzzles, and defeat brutal bosses to expose the Crystallen’s sins.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.1%, Metroidvania 30.9%, Action RPG 18%, PvE 6.5%, RPG 5.5%
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Souls-like 32.3%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Multiple Endings 8.3%, RPG 6.5%
YOUR CHOICES RESHAPE A LIVING CITY. Explore a sprawling metropolis, wield mysterious powers, and uncover the secrets of the Eternal Lighthouse. Your decisions will make a world of difference.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Souls-like 27.6%, Action RPG 19.1%, RPG 12.6%, Action 4.9%
Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Souls-like 23.8%, 2.5D 14.8%, Action RPG 13.9%, RPG 5.3%
Weapon Devourer is a psychological horror game with souls-like and 1930's cartoon vibes, blending subtle puzzles. Battle sentient weapons, dodge their attacks, metamorphose into a fearsome entity to overcome powerful challenges, and synthesize mighty combinations by diving into the Shield's belly.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 26.3%, Action RPG 12.7%, Nonlinear 11.8%, Exploration 7.7%
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 33.3%, Souls-like 29.2%, Action RPG 14.8%, PvE 12.7%, RPG 6.5%
Rise Achlys is a brutal gothic soulsvania and rogue-lite inspired by Castlevania. The story-driven game features a vampire protagonist and iconic characters like Dracula and Frankenstein, with time travel and fantasy themes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Souls-like 24.8%, Action RPG 13.1%, Lore-Rich 12%, PvE 10.5%
A Souls-like, player vs. environment medieval, survival horror game with a high level of difficulty, a world and creatures set in dark fantasy, and a story told through environmental storytelling. Players use medieval weapons and magic to stop a powerful monarch fallen into madness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Souls-like 27.2%, Action RPG 15.3%, PvE 12%, Exploration 7.9%
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 34.1%, Souls-like 30.1%, Action RPG 15.2%, Multiple Endings 6.5%, RPG 5.6%
You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Souls-like 30.1%, PvE 12%, Nonlinear 11.3%, Exploration 9.2%
Explore the danger and mystery of a fallen land, whose hidden wonders are shrouded and marred by the stranglehold of wickedness. In "Fire in the Beastlands," you are thrust into a world beyond the brink, blamed for its waywardness, and confronted with the choice between revenge and redemption.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Souls-like 23.6%, Action RPG 12.9%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Nonlinear 10%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Souls-like 34.3%, Exploration 9%, PvE 4.9%, Action 3%
Cyan Breach is a Metriodivania game set in a biohazard background. The combat style integrates traditional 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. Explore the game world, gain new skills and weapons, increase character's power, and finally reveal the conspiracy that caused the apocalypse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Souls-like 24.3%, Action RPG 22.7%, RPG 6.3%, Combat 3.4%
Dead Fantasia is a non-linear ARPG which brings forgotten game design of Kings Field to a modern audience. Explore interconnected levels, gather loot, and face challenging foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Souls-like 22.3%, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 11.7%, Lore-Rich 9.3%
You have been summoned to the North Pole by an unknown individual. A rebellion has begun, and it's up to you to decide the fate of the North Pole. Defeat enemies, grow your Christmas Spirit, and slay the legends of Christmas.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.1%, Action RPG 19.4%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, PvE 15.2%, RPG 8.6%
VELASTER is a gruesome 3D side-scrolling action combat game set in the Middle-earth called Malum. You will find yourself growing in battles against various monsters and bosses. Take revenge that remains in your fading memories.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 26%, Action RPG 14.3%, 2.5D 14%, Exploration 7.3%
DreamKiller is a 2D side-scrolling action game that combines strategy cards with intense combat. Control Irene as she navigates a world where dreams and reality merge, piecing together the shattered Dream Interpretation Codex. Use card-switching to unleash powerful skills in a Souls-like challenge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 26.4%, Lore-Rich 16%, Action RPG 13.4%, Exploration 4.3%
A marshal possessed by a murderer, a hotel full of killers, and a time-bending witch? From the legendary creators of DEADLY PREMONITION + NO MORE HEROES comes a 2D Action Roguelike unlike any other. Under New Management update is free for everyone now! CHECK IN, WIPE ‘EM OUT.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 23.6%, 2.5D 11.4%, Action RPG 11.3%, PvE 10.3%
Embark yourself on an adventure through the Marble Palace and uncover the plentiful secrets it hides! Explore magnificent views and fight through the hostile halls of the palace, all while making use of the innovative plane change mechanics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Souls-like 26.1%, 2.5D 12.6%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Exploration 9.9%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: Souls-like 48.6%, Metroidvania 32.7%, Action RPG 7.6%, RPG 6.8%, Action 2.1%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 27.3%, Action RPG 10.8%, Exploration 10.5%, Nonlinear 9.5%
Step into a dark and decaying world with Zenith, an Action RPG that blends intense combat, deep exploration, and an immersive atmosphere. Explore ruined cathedrals and gothic landscapes filled with secrets, facing relentless enemies that will challenge your skill and strategy.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Souls-like 30.5%, Action RPG 10.9%, Exploration 8.8%, RPG 3.8%
Miracle Corp. is a metagame and a Metroidvania game. In the story, you will play a mysterious retro game developed by Miracle Corp., guided by an AI tour guide. Uncover the hidden truths behind the game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Souls-like 31.1%, Action RPG 17%, RPG 7.5%, Action 3%
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 36.6%, Souls-like 28.8%, Action RPG 14.6%, RPG 7%, Exploration 6.9%
Pilgrim: Unto Shadow is a 0D RPG that mixes action and strategic elements. Traverse the final day of the Holy City, now shrouded in unending night. Journey through a deadly world using 0D combo-based action combat. What path will bring you to your end, Pilgrim?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Souls-like 23.8%, Action RPG 12.9%, PvE 10.1%, Nonlinear 8.9%
You becomes the knight who notices the disaster that's coming. A knight who has decided that his own power cannot prevent it wants to gain the power of other knights. You can use the portal to get directly to where the knights are, but the other knights won't be obedient.
Why similar: Souls-like 44.7%, Action RPG 20.5%, PvE 17%, RPG 12.7%, Fantasy 2.6%
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 37.6%, Souls-like 22.7%, Action RPG 9.2%, Exploration 8.4%, PvE 7.3%
Tairo: Lost In Time is a 3D stylized metroidvania following Tairo, a young time weaver lost in a forgotten realm. Explore a big lively world, full with mysteries to solve, wide range of bosses, creatures and forgotten knights. Shape your journey downwards, manipulating time to reveal your past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Souls-like 41.7%, Stylized 7.3%, Action 2.6%, Indie 0.7%
Polysouls is an open-world action RPG with deep, skill-based combat. Every enemy is deadly, every fight a test of patience and precision. Explore massive world full of hidden paths, powerful enemies, and secret places.
Why similar: Souls-like 40.4%, Action RPG 21.2%, PvE 10.7%, RPG 8.3%, Exploration 8%
This is a semi open world ARPG game with HD2D pixel style. In the game, players will play the role of the story protagonist "Red haired Suka" and embark on an exciting adventure in a beautiful continent called Wind Canyon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 25.3%, Action RPG 15.3%, Lore-Rich 11.4%, Exploration 7.7%
Play as Vivi, a shadow-magic Dark Elf hunting a cult sorcerer in a dark fantasy action-adventure. Explore dangerous lands, master shadow powers, and decide how your enemies are defeated.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Action RPG 17.1%, 2.5D 14%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Nonlinear 10.4%
Battle through a psychedelic Western nightmare in this Metroidvania action RPG from the creators of Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Souls-like 25.5%, Action RPG 16.4%, Nonlinear 9.6%, Surreal 6.8%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Souls-like 29.3%, Action RPG 18.1%, Nonlinear 11%, RPG 6.3%
A hand-drawn, pacifist, folkloric, bullet-hell. Grapple and dance around monsters to collect their shattered stars, weave your way through twisting paths, encounter strange folk, uncover ancient magic, and evade forgotten gods in this frenetic 2D action-adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Action RPG 16.3%, Nonlinear 13%, Surreal 12.7%, Exploration 8.1%
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 36.8%, Souls-like 32.4%, Nonlinear 13.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Combat 2.8%
Pavu is an action RPG with lots of exploration and challenging combat. You’ll explore a dystopian world where nature and technology coexist in harmony, until the arrival of Kurumi, the last human.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.6%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Action RPG 14.9%, Nonlinear 13.5%, Exploration 7.7%