Games Like Happy Souls

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 86.3%, Adventure 6.2%, Action 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 89.5%, Action 4.7%, Adventure 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

You wake up in a mysterious dungeon, full of dangerous traps and unlucky inhabitants. Brain cracking puzzles await you while a dark story will slowly unfold in this supernatural place!

Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 50.7%, Metroidvania 35.3%, Puzzle 8.3%, Adventure 5.7%

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: Spectacle fighter 41.3% ★, Metroidvania 41.2%, Retro 5.7%, Old School 4.9%, Adventure 4.5%

Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!

Why similar: Metroidvania 74%, Adventure 8.6%, Old School 7.2%, Action 5.6%, Retro 4.6%

Metroidvania dungeon crawler about Death & Grief full of puzzles, secrets & challenges. Inspired by old GameBoy Color games with Retro Pixel Art Aesthetics but with challenging boss fights & Lore-Rich

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.7%, Old School 12%, Retro 9.5%, Adventure 5.6%, Action 3.9%

Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.8%, Demons 15%, Adventure 11%, Puzzle 9.9%, Action 7.7%

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 76.7%, Adventure 10.7%, Old School 7.2%, Retro 2.8%, Action 2.5%

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 75.8%, Adventure 10.1%, Retro 6.9%, Action 6.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Stone 4 Souls is a side-scrolling game with Metroidvania, Soulslike, medieval fantasy, and RPG elements. Explore a world full of secrets and dangers while wielding powerful swords and equipping impressive visual items.

Why similar: Metroidvania 70.1%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Adventure 9.2%, Action 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Fight, Zefiro! Arm yourself with the power of chess and explore Medhelan, a land haunted by the Plague of Angels, in a dark action-adventure with soulslike elements. Will you be able to return to Heaven?

Why similar: Spectacle fighter 41.2% ★, Mystery Dungeon 23.3%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Hidden Object 10.3%, Adventure 2.1%

Fight your way through the dungeons of the Alchemist's Castle, collect power ups and take back what is rightfully yours from the Alchemist himself in this old-school metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 73.2%, Retro 10.4%, Adventure 9.1%, Action 6.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 79.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Action 7%, Singleplayer 2%

In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.

Why similar: Metroidvania 76.4%, Adventure 14.2%, Action 9.4%

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 91.8%, Adventure 4.5%, Action 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.9%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Retro 10%, Adventure 8.4%, Action 5.7%

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 87.6%, Adventure 5.6%, Action 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Metroidvania 75.8%, Puzzle 10.8%, Adventure 5%, Retro 4.9%, Action 2.7%

Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late?

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.8%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Puzzle 9.3%, Adventure 7.6%, Retro 7.5%

Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 81.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Action 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Divinum is an action-adventure that blends stylish, expressive combat with rewarding exploration. Master devastating combos and craft unique builds to repel mysterious invaders and uncover your island's hidden truth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Spectacle fighter 37.4% ★, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Action 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%

3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59%, Hack and Slash 27.8%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!

Why similar: Metroidvania 75.9%, Puzzle 10.4%, Adventure 7.7%, Action 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%

With the Gods of light about to lose the great battle against the Army of Darkness, the Aggelos must learn to embrace his darker side. Explore two opposing realms full of secrets, puzzles and intense 2D combat in this challenging action-platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 72.3%, Retro 10.2%, Adventure 6.2%, Puzzle 5.6%, Action 4.2%

Laugh in the face of death in this hauntingly humorous comedy adventure about a wayward soul trying to make it back to the land of the living. Engage in bullet-hell lite battles, solve puzzles, and communicate with the dead as you navigate this “colorful” world. Death is just the beginning.

Why similar: Adventure 53.3%, Retro 35%, Singleplayer 11.8%

Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 76.8%, Retro 8.6%, Adventure 8%, Action 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

A retro story-rich metroidvania filled with unique and diverse abilities, and quirky, charming aliens and demons. Algol is witness to a catastrophe that sends the universe into disarray, uncover a mysterious evil plot and find many hidden rooms that test your skills.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.2%, Demons 20.9%, Old School 11.7%, Retro 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Unshroud secrets hidden deep within the dark chambers of the god of shadow’s castle. Persevere through monsters and mysteries lurking in every corner. Prepare to leave camp and journey into the castle’s lonely halls by collecting resources and equipment to make it out alive.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 60.7%, Puzzle 17.2%, Retro 9.7%, Adventure 7.5%, Action 3.5%

You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.

Why similar: Adventure 52.7%, Action 43.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Bittersweet Birthday is a boss fight-only action adventure where every encounter is a unique and emotional showdown. Explore a colorful world full of endearing characters, uncover your memories, and battle your way through challenges that push skill, timing, and determination to their limits.

Why similar: Singleplayer 100%

Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.

Why similar: Metroidvania 81%, Adventure 11.6%, Action 7.4%

You are strong and huge, you have a heavy sword in your hands, and somewhere deep an ancient evil is hidden. The King himself sent you on a difficult campaign: to find the immortal enemy of all people. Find ancient artifacts and work your way through the labyrinths with steel and magic.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 56.2%, Old School 21%, Retro 16%, Action 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Demons of Asteborg® is an action-platform game, with elements of metroidvania. Play as Gareth and prevent Zadimus from destroying Asteborg !

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Demons 25.9%, Retro 10.5%, Adventure 6.1%, Action 5.5%

A Combat driven metroidvania experience. Discover a tale long lost in our past. Seven swords need to be found in this world where you will discover ancient secrets and fight with an intense combat system that rewards players for their skills and knowledge.

Why similar: Adventure 59.5%, Action 40.5%

You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?

Why similar: Metroidvania 73%, Adventure 15.6%, Action 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 77.6%, Retro 9.6%, Adventure 5.9%, Old School 4%, Action 2.4%

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 88.4%, Adventure 6.5%, Action 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.7%, Puzzle 10.4%, Retro 10.3%, Adventure 7%, Action 3.2%

Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.1%, Hack and Slash 29.6%, Adventure 5%, Action 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!

Why similar: Metroidvania 78.1%, Adventure 8.8%, Retro 6.8%, Action 6.2%

The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 73.2%, Demons 10.6%, Retro 10.6%, Action 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Slay grim cultists, infernal minions, and nightmarish creatures in this dark and bloody retro-inspired action platformer. Uncover secrets, acquire powerful artifacts, and face challenging bosses in the Haunted Lands.

Why similar: Demons 40.4%, Old School 21.6%, Retro 17.1%, Adventure 11.3%, Action 7.3%

Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Adventure 15%, Retro 10.9%, Old School 9.4%, Action 6.9%

Explore a vast, open world - evade or defeat its monsters, arm yourself with knowledge and equipment, unravel layer upon layer of secrets, and ultimately confront the very magic threatening to destroy everything.

Why similar: Metroidvania 68.2%, Puzzle 9.5%, Retro 9%, Old School 8%, Adventure 5.2%

Discover some of the most charming and challenging soulslike bosses in Frogmonster, a Metroidvania FPS adventure where you explore a lively world filled with creatures, bugs, and beasts.

Why similar: Metroidvania 82%, Adventure 10.2%, Action 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of this war-torn empire and escape your captors. Carve your way through a gritty souls-like RPG set in a sprawling, interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.1%, Hack and Slash 33.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Fantasy metroidvania with a moral choice and hunting the bosses who are not going to patiently wait for you in their lair. Study the monsters. Track'em. Kill'em. Exploration of the vast interconnected fairytale world, an acrobatic combat system and weird locals are what awaits you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.6%, Hack and Slash 32.5%, Action 2.9%

Forge through hell in this survival action RPG! Defeat powerful bosses to collect all 5 Purgatory Stones in hell. Slashing, magic casting, arrow shooting, bombs throwing, exploring, eating, cooking, blacksmithing.

Why similar: Action 57.9%, Survival 37.1%, Singleplayer 5%

Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve puzzles, and explore a vast overworld in this retro-inspired adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.5%, Retro 10.9%, Puzzle 10.4%, Adventure 7.1%, Action 2.9%

Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 75.6%, Adventure 10.3%, Action 7%, Hack and Slash 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.1%, Retro 11.5%, Old School 10.2%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 4.1%

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 86.9%, Adventure 6.5%, Action 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.8%, Hack and Slash 31.8%, Adventure 4.5%, Action 3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!

Why similar: Metroidvania 78.5%, Adventure 8.6%, Retro 7.5%, Action 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 83%, Retro 8.4%, Adventure 8.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 53.2%, Metroidvania 23.5%, Adventure 12.4%, Action 9.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Demons, giants, mutants, and a talking Ball with hybrid limbs?! In WarriOrb you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one. Will you do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?

Why similar: Metroidvania 87.8%, Adventure 6.4%, Action 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Resolutiion is a zelda-like action-adventure, where an old killer and his AI explore a vast, mysterious world, full of mighty weapons, surreal abilities and gruesome bossfights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59%, Hack and Slash 27.6%, Adventure 6.9%, Action 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 76.5%, Hidden Object 10.1%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.

Why similar: Metroidvania 84%, Adventure 8.2%, Action 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%