Games Like Grimmy Tales

Explore an ancient world in The Malice Kingdom. Travel the rich and diverse landscape filled with ancient ruins, foreboding forests, and haunting mansions. Discover powerful weapons, befriend Whimsical characters, and uncover the dormant secret within the kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.7%, Souls-like 16.2%, Platformer 10.4%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

A dark metroidvania with RPG elements, "Undivine" challenges you to explore, battle, and uncover secrets in a desolate, interconnected world. Customize your abilities, wield unique weapons, and delve into deep lore filled with mystery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.7%, Souls-like 16.3%, Medieval 14.7%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 8%

Awaken to a realm where dreams and reality blur beyond recognition. As the Awakened One, you must traverse a haunting world of nightmares and fragmented memories, where nothing is certain and every shadow hides unspeakable truths. Traverse the Dream revealing the nature of existence itself.

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Souls-like 17.2%, Lore-Rich 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9%, Platformer 8%

Forge your magical journey through the world of Syntheria in this action, adventure, Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Medieval 19.6%, Souls-like 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Platformer 7.4%

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 18.6%, Souls-like 16.6%, Lore-Rich 9.4%, Roguelite 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.7%

Embark on a pixelated journey of exploration, platforming, and intense battles in Dark Watcher. Unveil the secrets of a dark realm, unlock abilities, and confront formidable adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Souls-like 14.9%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Platformer 8.7%

A fast-paced dark fantasy action roguelite where you chain attacks and parries into fluid, combo-driven combat through a twisted fairytale world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Roguelike 9.5%, Souls-like 9.5%

Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where Light clashes with the corrupted Darkness threatening to overtake the world. Ascend from the depths as Evan, heir of a fallen underworld, to awaken the radiant abilities within you & uncover the truth behind a world stripped of dawn.

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Souls-like 18.2%, Lore-Rich 10%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%

A humble farmer sets out to rescue his chicken from monstrous abductors. Punch, slash, and parkour your way through elemental-infused chaos in this fast-paced 2D action-platformer!

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.8%, Platformer 12.3%, Medieval 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.8%

Defeat the forces of darkness and bring peace back to the kingdom of Valerond in this action-packed mini metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Medieval 13.8%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.1%, Souls-like 17.2%, Medieval 11.5%, Platformer 9%, 2D Platformer 7.8%

This is a medieval horizontal pixel-style game that can achieve unlimited gold coins. Players can control the little knight and experience the endless fun of monster swiping and exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.4%, Souls-like 17%, Medieval 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Roguelite 9.2%

A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Medieval 10.7%

Umbra is a fantasy-style game that is story-driven with Metroid-Vania style elements, encouraging world exploration and discovery. Dive into an unforgiven world and discover the secrets behind an abandoned kingdom, and its mysterious and deceiving ruler.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Souls-like 14.8%, Medieval 11%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Lore-Rich 8.8%

Embark on a dark journey in this 2D Adventure Game. Explore the treacherous isle of Am Balla and collect the tools necessary to overcome the many dangers set before you. Find out why turmoil has so suddenly stricken this land and put an end to it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Souls-like 21.7%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Medieval 7.9%

Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Medieval 12.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

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 19.4%, Metroidvania 15.5%, Lore-Rich 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Platformer 8.3%

Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, Souls-like 18.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Medieval 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8.7%

An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Souls-like 19%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Medieval 8.6%

A challenging action game where you explore a dark kingdom, face brutal creatures, and uncover hidden secrets. Fight with strategy, discover powerful relics, and navigate treacherous dungeons as you unravel the mysteries of the Citadel.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Medieval 12%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

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 20.7%, Souls-like 18.4%, Lore-Rich 13%, Platformer 9%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%

DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Take the role of a nameless knight seeking repentance in a God-forsaken village in Sylva - Curse of the Demon Woods, a game about inner and outward exploration, chivalric action, featuring Metroidvania and Souls-like elements with a heavy focus on narrative and worldbuilding.

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Medieval 16.6%, Souls-like 15.7%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, 2D Platformer 9.3%

In "Luminite Era: Expedition," face unique Boss battles, wield arcane spells, and create distinct equipment combos to unveil the Black Mist's secrets and preserve humanity's last Luminite glimmer amid its relentless spread.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Souls-like 19.8%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Medieval 10%, Platformer 9.7%

Can you keep going when all hope is lost? Isadora's Edge is a 2D Metroidvania with a unique future fantasy setting. Explore an alien world, battle against the corrupted forces bringing it to the edge of destruction, and uncover the secrets behind its impending demise!

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Souls-like 13.2%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Platformer 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8.5%

Revenge against the forces of good! That is the goal of the dark elf Belphora, who wants to avenge the death of her father. Explore the beautiful pixel art world, find items to improve yourself and fight various enemies in this Metroidvania-like game. Fight for glory and revenge!

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Souls-like 19.2%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

A Souls-like platformer with Roguelike elements

Why similar: Souls-like 17.7%, Medieval 11.5%, Roguelike 11.4%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10%

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 25%, Souls-like 21.3%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

2d, rogue-lite, action platformer, pixel art game. It is about the transition of darkness, which is the 6th and last main element, to humanity. A small early game made before The Dark Crown: Genesis was rebuilt from scratch.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.1%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 12.6%, Medieval 9.7%

Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 21.7%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Make your way through a 2D ruined world with metroidvania elements, unleash fast and powerful attacks in Hack & Slash combat and face fearsome enemies in difficult fights. Breathe and be brave.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.8%, Metroidvania 26.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Platformer 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 19.2%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Medieval 8.9%

In Vagneria, dive into an immersive gaming experience with randomly generated stages, exciting exploration, building mechanics, and thrilling battles. Get ready to become the hero the world needs!

Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Medieval 15.5%, Roguelike 12.3%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

Embark on a quest to restore light to a kingdom swallowed by darkness. Dive into a cute and dark pixel-art interconnected world with tight controls, seamless exploration, and challenging combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Souls-like 24.3%, Platformer 12%, Action-Adventure 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 12.8%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 9.1%

Erandique the indigenous hero!

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Lore-Rich 9.4%

A 2D retro game based on the lore of the Spanish Streamer Carola. In this adventure you will travel through a fantasy world exploring platform levels, completing missions and defeating enemies alongside powerful bosses.

Why similar: Souls-like 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Medieval 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.3%

Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Plunge into Bacuri's journey. Discovering himself, friends, habilities, lands, challenges and enemies. Draft your own path in this 2D platformer crafted in modern pixel art style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Souls-like 18.7%, Platformer 12%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

Explore a silent, crumbling world in Silent Santicado! A retro journey through a fallen kingdom tainted by lost magic. Explore overgrown ruins, encounter a cast of peculiar characters, and defeat a menagerie of twisted enemies as you search for the source of Santicado's curse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Souls-like 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, 2D Platformer 7.4%

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 26.6%, Souls-like 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Platformer 7.5%

For Mercuri, a girl who fell into a fallen kingdom, everything is overwhelming. She digs deeper into the depths of the kingdom with the help of Golem Hando. Take down the enemies in front of you with TAG-ACTION that alternates between two characters and continue your exploration!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Lore-Rich 15.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, 2D 6.4%

You are the last hope, be ready to resist the enemy and eliminate injustice and tyranny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.1%, Souls-like 17.9%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Never let your light go out. Wield a powerful flame, overcome menacing creatures and explore the shadows of a ruined castle in this compelling 2.5D action adventure platformer which features a unique dynamic difficulty system.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Medieval 14.6%, Souls-like 11.5%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D Platformer 9.8%

Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Souls-like 16.4%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Lore-Rich 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 23.8%, Souls-like 18.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Roguelike 7.2%

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 25.8%, Souls-like 22.2%, Platformer 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, 2D Platformer 7.8%

Noad: The Priest is a 2D action adventure game. It tells the story of a priest who begins an expedition where an unknown black substance 'Adven' flows out of the gate and cannot return beyond it. Face the truth with newcomers beyond the gate!

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 18.6%, Medieval 12.5%, Action-Adventure 11%, Action 7.8%

Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 19.4%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

Play as Kaila, a young girl determined to rescue her mother from the clutches of Graygar, the Grey Soul. Explore a vast world, uncover secrets, unlock powerful abilities, and face challenging bosses on a journey to the Underworld. Are you ready to defy Death itself?

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Medieval 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

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!

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Souls-like 19.3%, Roguelike 12.5%, Platformer 10.8%, Roguelite 9.1%

Anatine is a pixelated metroidvania game that contains organic musical elements. Play the flute to interact with the environment or unleash powerful magic! In the dangerous world of Avenis, battle against the Eidolons and confront powerful enemies to uncover the many secrets of this lost world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Platformer 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.9%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Souls-like 19.4%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10%, Medieval 8.7%

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 20.4%, Souls-like 18.1%, Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelite 9.9%, Platformer 9%

Assume the role of Onchu, a druid boy stranded on an island corrupted by dark magic. Learn new magic and abilities in this 2D Metroidvania and explore a stunning sidescrolling world to save the island from destruction.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Souls-like 18.9%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Platformer 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%

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: Metroidvania 21.5%, Souls-like 18.7%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Lore-Rich 9.6%

This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 19.6%, Medieval 11.8%, Roguelike 10.2%, Roguelite 9.9%

An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.3%, Metroidvania 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

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 29.1%, Souls-like 23.7%, Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, 2D 5.3%

Master your combat techniques and explore a magic world in this combat - focused metroidvania. Help the unreliable narrator complete his story which changes depending on the player's actions.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Souls-like 21.8%, Medieval 13%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%