Games Like HALLOW BLADE

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 28.7%, Souls-like 24.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Nonlinear 8.8%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

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 23.3%, Metroidvania 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Nonlinear 10.6%, First-Person 8.1%

Experience the emotional life of a zombie with a microwave stuck on his butt. A 2D platformer with critical thinking based combat where each different enemy feels like a puzzle to solve instead of relying on brute hack & slash tactics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Souls-like 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Nonlinear 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.5%

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 29.2%, Souls-like 27.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Action-Adventure 12%, Action 4.3%

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 33.9%, Souls-like 27.8%, Nonlinear 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 4.6%

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 30.6%, Souls-like 26.3%, Action-Adventure 13%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Exploration 5.4%

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 26.8%, Souls-like 24.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Nonlinear 8.8%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Explore handcrafted worlds. Props are traps. Enemies hide as furniture. Glitches warp gravity. Die. Respawn. Try again.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.1%, Dark Fantasy 22.7%, First-Person 9.6%, Exploration 7.5%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Souls-like 31.4%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Exploration 5.9%, Adventure 5.4%

An Action-Adventure Souls-like mixing Combat, Climbing, and Exploration. You play a wanderer destined to become the next Guardian of Lumnis, a once-peaceful land, now forgotten and shrouded in darkness since the arrival of an evil aura.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 24.8%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 6.5%

Unmask the secrets of a fractured utopia in "Tenebra,"a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where baroque excess meets technology. Collect ornate masks to unlock mysterious powers, solve intricate puzzles, and battle through a world that's equal parts Versailles and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Nonlinear 6.3%

A nostalgic souls-like set in a painted afterlife. Awaken as a doll and seek your beloved. From parries to pistols, tune your build to overcome adversity. Explore dense, interconnected levels full of secrets and shortcuts as you battle pigment-hoarding bosses and seek your lost love.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Metroidvania 14.1%, Nonlinear 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

The lighthouse has gone dark! You awake as Mothboy, last in a long line of lightkeepers summoned when something goes wrong. In this action packed adventure you climb, fight and explore the depths of Cliff Kingdom searching for the lost light.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Souls-like 29%, Nonlinear 8%, Action-Adventure 8%, Exploration 6.1%

Last souls is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania soulslike game.The player controls a mysterious caped character and explores a labyrinthine, dark and cold world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 26%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Nonlinear 11.8%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

Kena’s journey to cure her affliction leads to the island of Kosmora, plagued by its own mysterious corruption. To protect Kosmora, she must master the elements with the aid of spirit companions and dynamic combat in this action-packed yet heartfelt adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 24.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Action 6.9%

Slash, kick and magick your way through an adventure brimming with secrets and curious encounters! HARK THE GHOUL offers a meticulously handcrafted world to explore.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Metroidvania 23.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, First-Person 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

In Take Care you discover a great forest full of challenging enemies and puzzles. Help rebuild a withering town in its center and bring back its inhabitants who have lost their way in search of something better.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Souls-like 28%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Exploration 6.1%, Action 5.2%

Death is not the end! Slash, dash, parkour and manipulate time in this 2d action plaformer.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.9%, Metroidvania 27.7%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Character Customization 7.1%

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 30.4%, Souls-like 27.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Nonlinear 6.7%, Action 4.9%

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: Souls-like 37.1%, Metroidvania 36.9%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Action 4.3%, Adventure 3.3%

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 39.6%, Souls-like 33%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Action 5%, Adventure 3.8%

A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Souls-like 30.1%, Dark Fantasy 7%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Signiverux is a Metroidvania-inspired action adventure with fluid gameplay and detailed graphics. Explore the depths of a mysterious castle in search for a way back home, enjoy fast ability progressions, search for powerful magic upgrades and grow your character by expanding the skill tree.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Souls-like 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Nonlinear 10.4%, Action-Adventure 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 33.8%, Souls-like 30.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Exploration 4.9%

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 36.9%, Metroidvania 34.2%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 5.3%

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 45.5%, Metroidvania 30.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Action 3.1%, Adventure 2.3%

Twilight Bastion is a retro-styled soulslike 3D Metroidvania that places you in a torturous labyrinthine castle where skeletons, the undead, and gothic black knights await around every corner.

Why similar: Souls-like 36%, Metroidvania 32.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 5.1%

Master unforgiving combat in a minimalist world. This low-poly Soulslike challenges your reflexes with precise dodge rolls and brutal timing. Explore bleak landscapes with a charming retro flair and conquer monumental bosses.

Why similar: Souls-like 31.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 8.5%

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 43.8%, Souls-like 39.6%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Action 3.9%, Adventure 3.6%

Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Nonlinear 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

Dimension Drifters is a hand-drawn 2D anime action-platformer that takes players through intense, multi-dimensional combat. Join the protagonist, Ena on her quest to restore the shattered dimensions torn apart by the mysterious 'Dark Drifter.'

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 23.3%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Action 4.7%

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

Why similar: Souls-like 29.6%, Metroidvania 27.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.5%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Exploration 5%

Spright is an epic 2D metroidvania about descending into a vast abyss that twists against you the deeper you go. Equipped with only your diving helm and a longswordm, you will dive head-on into a world that refuses to give way.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Souls-like 28.6%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Exploration 6.6%, Action 5.4%

Set out on a journey through Sutra Pilgrim！ Hone your skills, gather powerful Artifacts, meet steadfast allies, and challenge fearsome Yaoguai Kings. Traverse a vast mythic world inspired by Journey to the West, seek the Sutra Pilgrim, and uncover the hidden truth behind this westbound journey.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Souls-like 32.3%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Nonlinear 5.9%, Action 5.6%

A grand evil has cast the world into the Forever Night. Play as Renima, a celestial guardian awakened after millennia to hunt the demons who shattered the balance between realms. Explore the esoteric world of Azareth, uncover forgotten secrets, and restore light to a dying world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Souls-like 30.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Action 4.6%

Cryselts is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania focused on exploration, modular suits, and ranged combat, set in a hostile world corrupted by a mutagenic threat. Join the Cryselts, an elite task force designed to protect the planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Souls-like 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Nonlinear 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%

Uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets in this 2D action-adventure Metroidvania. Explore a haunting world of ruins and shadow, master fluid, brutal combat, and unlock powerful abilities to overcome deadly enemies. Forge your path and choose your destiny in an ancient land balanced on the brink of ruin.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Souls-like 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Action 5.3%

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 37.1%, Souls-like 31.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Nonlinear 5.2%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Under the tyranny of the four-throated, magic collapsed and darkness fell. Irang embarks on a journey to find her missing family and uncover her birth's secret. In a Metroidvania-style adventure, she explores a decayed world, enhances envoy powers, and aims to restore the lost light.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 21.1%, Souls-like 12.6%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 46.1%, Dark Fantasy 26.1%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Action 5.8%, Atmospheric 4.3%

Wake up lost in a void of darkness. With no other option, press onward through cryptic dimensional doors, wielding a mysterious blade created by the fallen entities that came long before you in this heart-pounding First Person RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 19.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Action 8.3%

A true duck-souls-like experience. Waterfowl is a 3D pixel art, souls-like, action adventure game with parry based combat. Explore the world of spirits and defeat those who stand in your way, whatever the cost.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Atmospheric 5.9%, Action 5%

You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Souls-like 30.2%, Nonlinear 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 6.6%

A first person adventure platformer, focused on exploration with time based mechanics and puzzle elements. Enter the ruins of the Kingdom of Pharygia. Swiftly traverse its dillapidated, intricate infrastructure to delve further into the depths of iniquity, in order to cast light on hidden truths.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Souls-like 20.5%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Nonlinear 7.7%

In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.

Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Metroidvania 27.2%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Exploration 4.9%

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 34.4%, Souls-like 30.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Atmospheric 4.8%, Action 4.6%

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 28.9%, Souls-like 26.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Exploration 5.7%

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 40%, Souls-like 34.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Adventure 4.5%, Atmospheric 4%

A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Souls-like 26.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Exploration 4.7%

Welcome to the world of Nyaginata! A hard-fought journey awaits as you carve your way past an onslaught of enemies! React and outwit in order to survive. Go forth! Make rapid progress!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Souls-like 24.6%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Action 7.9%

Soul of Kaeru is a Metroidvania-inspired VR game! Explore each corners of a miniature world set in an ancient samurai's zen garden where nature took back his right! But beware of the little creatures and insects, as they may not be as friendly as you would think...

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Souls-like 28.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 5.9%

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 36.2%, Souls-like 32%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Nonlinear 6.8%, Action 5.9%

A dark fantasy dungeon crawler where every weapon defines a unique playstyle. Explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, craft powerful potions and unravel the mysteries of a world built from everything humanity chose to forget.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 20.9%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, First-Person 8.9%, Exploration 5%

Mihira: The Eternal Arc is a narrative-driven action adventure where time lies broken. Shift between Past and Present, master fierce combat, vanish into crowds, and hunt powerful guardians to reclaim lost fragments of time before fate itself collapses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Souls-like 29%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Action 8%, Adventure 6.7%

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 31.3%, Souls-like 27.8%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Exploration 4.4%, Action 4.2%

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 28.6%, Souls-like 26.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Explore a dark world inhabited by men and monsters in this action packed platformer. Lay waste to the monsters that stand in your way with a wide array of stylish combat maneuvers, as you attempt to unravel the truth behind the curse of Fearanndal.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Souls-like 26.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 5%

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: Souls-like 51.2%, Metroidvania 26.8%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Action 2.2%, Atmospheric 2.2%

In Mother ZERO, a cyberpunk action-adventure game, fight your way through a decaying world full of mysteries and threats. Explore deep underground bunkers, battle corrupted creatures, and encounter bizarre characters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Souls-like 27.5%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Nonlinear 9%, Atmospheric 5%

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 28.7%, Souls-like 27%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Atmospheric 4.6%