
In a World split by the confrontation between Light and Darkness, where Ancient Civilizations left behind Ruins of once great cities. You are a warrior of Light! The last ray of hope! The Future of this Magical World depends on you!
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In a World split by the confrontation between Light and Darkness, where Ancient Civilizations left behind Ruins of once great cities. You are a warrior of Light! The last ray of hope! The Future of this Magical World depends on you!

Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.

Mysterious
Mysterious is a dark mythical metroidvania, where you travel between physical and astral worlds in order to explore the source of dark matter.
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Mythology 17.1%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Platformer 7.9%, Colorful 5.6%
Mysterious is a dark mythical metroidvania, where you travel between physical and astral worlds in order to explore the source of dark matter.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Mythology 23.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Platformer 7.8%, Dark 5.7%
Embark on an exciting journey through the vast locations of a fantasy universe inspired by Slavic mythology. We got inspiration from genres such as metroidvania, soul-like and classic RPGs, while working on the design of the game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Dark 9.1%, Magic 8.6%
Occult Chambers is a third-person action-horror game set in the India, where players follow protagonist Dhruv on his quest to find his missing father. Along the way, he uncovers a sinister world of occult rituals and fantastical creatures from deep Indian mythology.
Why similar: Mythology 21%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Third Person 12.3%, Magic 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
Tactical combat powered by combo-based spellcasting and elemental reactions. Explore, grow stronger, and unlock sealed-off areas.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Platformer 9.4%, Magic 9.1%, Story Rich 8%
Uros is a 2.5D metroidvania-style action platformer. Enter the nightmares, upgrade your skills, fight against creepy creatures and face the evil god of nightmares in your mission to restore stability to the dream world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Mythology 20%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 5%
An Afro-Brazilian inspired Metroidvania where the player, as Okanbi, channel the power of the Orishas to fight abyssal creatures and explore a large and diverse map inspired by a tale. The Orishas will assist on his journey with Gifts and Blessings in order to save humanity and stop Olokun's Wrath!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Mythology 30.7%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Platformer 7.2%, Exploration 5.4%
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 23.4%, Mythology 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Platformer 7.3%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
Seek the path to your freedom! Join to 84831 (Babel) on his journey to change the way his world is ruled. Dystobel is a metroidvania based on the change of powers with which you can dodge and nullify attacks, with multiple objects to discover and equip.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Mythology 18.8%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Magic 8.7%
The Tale of LUMI is a fast paced, metroidvania inspired, action game. Collect powers from Gods and Heroes. Upgrade your Skills. Defeat unyielding enemies. Explore LUMI and unveil the secrets that lie within this puzzling Kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Mythology 21.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Story Rich 6.3%
SKIN is an otherworldly stealth game where you hunt monsters in a nightmare forest. You are Artemis, and you will summon an Eternal Night.
Why similar: Mythology 33.3%, Dark 11.7%, Magic 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Story Rich 7.5%
Chibito, who possesses the power of creation, and Kyojin, a weapon of destruction, overcome obstacles and gradually understand and depend on each other. In a decadent and beautiful world, they navigate an adventure driven by the conflicting forces of destruction and creation.
Why similar: Mythology 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Third Person 11.5%, Magic 10.3%
Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Mythology 20%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
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 39.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Atmospheric 6.8%
An action-adventure journey of a small slimy creature that has fast mobility. Focused on monster elimination with metroidvania elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Magic 13.1%, Mythology 13%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
A fallen world. A forgotten prophecy. And a stranger who was never meant to survive. Explore a vast mythical planet where alien technology and divine magic collide. Face legendary beasts and uncover the truth behind a cosmic plan written long before your birth.
Why similar: Mythology 14.7%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Third Person 10%, Exploration 10%
Unravel the mysteries of these forgotten lands in a hand-drawn, narrative-driven 2D action-adventure, as a white-robed girl awakens in the depths of an abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Platformer 12.3%, Story Rich 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.
Why similar: Mythology 40.6%, Metroidvania 35.1%, Platformer 11.5%, RPG 3.4%, Indie 3.1%
Live the adventure of Torkin, prisoner of STRONGLOWEEN. Discover powerful items and fight bosses that will prevent you and other prisoners from escaping. Strongloween holds many secrets, will you discover them all?
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Third Person 11.6%, Magic 8.9%, Exploration 8%
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 37.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Story Rich 7.1%
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 29.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Platformer 10.2%, Magic 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
Journey as Orpheus in this 2D top-down RPG: play your lyre, battle dark forces, and strive to reunite with Eurydice.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Mythology 16.7%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Exploration 8.3%
"Children of the Birch" is a dark fantasy metroidvania inspired by the mythology of various Slavic peoples and combining a sophisticated platformer with a depressing narrative.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Mythology 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 5.1%
Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Third Person 7.1%
Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Platformer 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Exploration 6.4%
Guide Alice, a young girl lost in an unfamiliar and dangerous world, in her quest to return home. In this 2D action-adventure metroidvania game you will meet peculiar characters, traverse a multitude of sceneries, and fight powerful beings known as Egregores to unravel the truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Platformer 13.5%, Exploration 7.5%, Dark 6.8%
Jump and dash through unknown, labyrinthine worlds in this VR adventure. Fight back against maddened creatures, or cure them of the blight that fuels their rage. Collect treasures, tools, and powers as you search for the source of this ancient ill, and decide whether to quell or unleash it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.2%, Platformer 13.8%, Exploration 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.8%
The Last Hope is a Metroidvania-style platform game with RPG elements, in which the player controls an unnamed character who is transported against his will to the underworld, and now has to discover how to escape and how to survive the dangers around him.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Platformer 10.8%, RPG 7.7%
Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow a young Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Platformer 9.7%, RPG 5.6%
Legend of a Soul Hunter is an action-adventure game with RPG elements. Explore islands and many individual dungeons by ship. Get items with different abilities, defeat monsters and become a successful soul hunter!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Third Person 10.6%, Exploration 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Platformer 8%, Exploration 7.6%
Join RIN, the last child of the Creator, on a journey to restore order in a mystical world. Collect aspects and runes, craft spells, and confront powerful bosses - your transformed siblings. The fate of the world rests in your hands. Can you restore harmony to this enchanted realm?
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Platformer 13.1%, Magic 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Exploration 7.7%
Time’s Gate is a narrative driven action adventure game where you shift timelines between past and present to explore fractured worlds. Master fast-paced combat, blend into crowds, and hunt powerful guardians to reclaim fragments of the Varunavarta where your choices shape the fate of time itself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Mythology 18.6%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 9%, Atmospheric 4.6%
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 32.3%, Mythology 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Dark 9.2%, Platformer 8.4%
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 41.9%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8%, Exploration 7.7%
Accompany a soul seeking its origins through an uncanny atmosphere. Uncover the lost memories of your past, meet bizarrely endearing characters, and rise from the three circles of hell, all part of a bittersweet enigmatic journey.
Why similar: Mythology 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Platformer 10.9%, Magic 10.2%, Dark 9.4%
A Norse mythology Metroidvania where an orphan sets out on a journey through interconnected realms. Master tactical combat, discover ancient powers, and unveil the secrets of a dying world in this hand-crafted pixel art adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 8.4%
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, Platformer 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Magic 6.2%, Indie 5.2%
Embark on a journey through a hand-drawn world of Bleeding Deities inspired by ancient tribes and their beliefs. Unveil dark secrets, face ruthless challenges, and confront evil deities as you search for the Legendary Baktun Stone. Will you restore peace to your people?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Mythology 23.4%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Platformer 8.1%
Explore the ruins of a mysterious castle filled with deep magic, brutal monsters, and ancient secrets. Fight your way through the dark castle to find the king's son.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.9%, Third Person 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 7.9%
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Exploration 5.6%, Magic 5.1%
In this breathtaking platformer adventure, explore a vast hand-drawn Archipelago, inspired by ancient fables and depicted in classic frame-by-frame animation, and defeat a mysterious Deity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Mythology 20.9%, Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Story Rich 6.3%
Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Platformer 9.4%, Exploration 9.1%
Demon legend is a fast paced action platformer metroidvania set in a post-yokai apocalypse with dynamic player swapping and chainable abilities from a varied cast of characters. Hunt demons for profit, crush large yokai bosses that serve the demon king, and defend humanity from extinction.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Mythology 15%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
Maya and a mysterious companion enter a fairytale world turned nightmare. Explore stunning locations, meet mythical characters, and battle the darkness to uncover the truth!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.6%, Metroidvania 22.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Dark 10.4%
I wake beneath the ruins of a world built on dreams. I descend the shattered Tower, explore forgotten biomes, master ancient combat techniques, and face the consequences of my absence. Beautiful metroidvania about identity, guilt, and choice after the collapse of a powerful civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 8.3%, Choices Matter 7.9%
Talon's Blade is a third person adventure RPG with an advanced direction based melee combat system. Experience the journey of Marcus Veridius as he is set on the path of vengeance. Explore a world plagued with war and corruption as the very foundations of an empire crumble around you.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Choices Matter 8.1%, Third Person 7.8%, Story Rich 7.7%
Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Platformer 13.7%, Exploration 9.4%, Story Rich 9%, Atmospheric 5.2%
Elusive is a borrower metroidvania combining 3D and 2D scenarios in a Giant House. Use your smallness to find resources in every corner, craft new tools and survive challenges with your acrobatic skills.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Story Rich 7.5%
The Wicked Souls is a Metroidvania with a strong focus on an exciting and imaginative story. Explore the mysterious tower in the afterlife with the postman Bones and his mischievous companion Dietrich and uncover its secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Exploration 7.4%, Story Rich 7.3%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Yokai Tales: Fox blends parkour precision with dynamic combat in a mythological Silkpunk-inspired world, delivering a deep Action-Adventure where movement mastery shapes your fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Mythology 25.6%, Magic 9.9%, Third Person 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
Ember Journey of Clinbo This is a fantasy, pixel-art Metroidvania-style game. You are Clinbo, the only "transgressor" robot to possess a soul in a limbo between life and death—a realm where countless souls are judged by a single standard: "Harmony."
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 10%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Magic 6.8%
Tyro: Legend of Whisperwood is a Souls-like Metroidvania where your choices shape reality. Play as Tyro, a vengeful field mouse. Battle the Gladeblight's horrors, manage your Sanity Gauge, and survive a world that warps with your mind. Will you break the cycle or lose yourself to madness?
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Story Rich 5.9%
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 9.3%, Magic 8.8%
Become Strong And Reclaim What You Lost! Artifacts is a 2D adventure platformer set in an ancient interconnected kingdom littered with powerful relics. Collect synergistic artifacts to challenge the mighty, corrupted foes that lurk beneath the ground.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, Dark Fantasy 23.4%, Platformer 9%, Atmospheric 7%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
Explore a bite-sized action-adventure RPG brimming with classic charm. Battle familiar foes, uncover hidden secrets, and meet a cast of sketchy characters. Uncover new paths, hoard powerful gear and items, and forge your own legend of Chalkvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Dark Fantasy 20%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Exploration 8.4%, Choices Matter 7.5%
Little Nemo The Clown is a 2D Open World game inspired by good Metroidvania titles. Talk, Run, Fly, Explore. Find secret passages and characters and discover a Fantasy World full of Magic and Color. Little Nemo is a modern Maze Runner Adventure. Can you find the Clown before your Time runs out?
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Mythology 15.2%, Magic 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Platformer 9.9%
Take command of the Wolf Knight to help him remember his dramatic past life through a story driven adventure and test your skills in this challenging Metroidvania game with die and retry platforming features happening in the fantastic 2D hand drawned world of Aurora.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Mythology 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.7%
A narrative-driven dark fantasy where your choices shape the struggle between gods and mortals. Navigate hostile territories, survive deadly encounters, and determine who rises to power through brute force and deception.
Why similar: Mythology 19.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Third Person 11%, Exploration 7.9%
Wake up and walk, Warden! Because the siege continues. We must find the Heir... And finally put an end to this cursed night.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Third Person 9.2%, Magic 8.2%