60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Singleplayer, 2D.
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
AWAKEN - Astral Blade
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?
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.
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 19%, Souls-like 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Action RPG 8.6%, Platformer 8.3%
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 23.3%, Metroidvania 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Platformer 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Roguevania 29% ★, Metroidvania 18.1%, Souls-like 17.9%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Platformer 8%
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 27.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Platformer 7.3%
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 23.8%, Souls-like 21.1%, Retro 7.9%, Platformer 7.6%, Combat 6.4%
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 24%, Souls-like 21.3%, Platformer 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%
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 24.5%, Souls-like 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Retro 7.4%, 2D Platformer 6%
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: Roguevania 37.9% ★, Metroidvania 22.8%, 2D Platformer 6.8%, Action-Adventure 4.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
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: Roguevania 30% ★, Metroidvania 17.4%, Souls-like 16%, Action Roguelike 9.1%, Action RPG 7.7%
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.9%, Metroidvania 19.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, 2D Platformer 9%, Action RPG 6.2%
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: Roguevania 27.5% ★, Metroidvania 16.6%, Souls-like 15%, Action Roguelike 9%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
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: Roguevania 28.5% ★, Metroidvania 18%, Souls-like 16.5%, Platformer 8.5%, Action Roguelike 7%
Incremental Roguevania || Hurry up, the world ends in 5 minutes! Gain 100 levels in a single strike and distribute your stat points mid-battle to adapt instantly.A Fast RPG blending action, exploration, and a unique real-time leveling system!
Why similar: Roguevania 32.6% ★, Metroidvania 17%, Souls-like 15.1%, Action Roguelike 9.2%, Platformer 6.8%
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 20.1%, Metroidvania 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Platformer 6.1%, 2D Platformer 6.1%
Jrago The Demon Hunter is an indie METROIDVANIA style 2D Platforming Action-Adventure Role Playing Game. The world is overcome in darkness, and you are a hunter named Jrago on a quest to slay the demons and bring back the light!
Why similar: Roguevania 32.4% ★, Metroidvania 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Action RPG 8.3%, 2D Platformer 6.7%
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 23.5%, Souls-like 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9.2%
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 20.9%, Souls-like 18.5%, Platformer 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
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 24.6%, Souls-like 22.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Combat 7.6%
The Guise is a dark metroidvania fairy tale about a boy trapped in the body of a monster. Can he hold onto his humanity? It's up to you.
Why similar: Roguevania 30.3% ★, Metroidvania 17.2%, Souls-like 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Platformer 7.4%
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 31%, Action RPG 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Platformer 8.1%
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Roguevania 30.1% ★, Metroidvania 16.3%, Souls-like 14.8%, Action Roguelike 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
Enter this crafting-driven Metroid-like game to plunge deep into your emotions. You must craft spells to defeat monsters plaguing your heart, and explore a dreamscape to unlock the skills needed to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Roguevania 26.2% ★, Metroidvania 17.9%, Souls-like 16.7%, Action RPG 7.6%, Platformer 6.7%
Explore the free prologue of Koboo: The Tree Spirit! An action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a tiny spirit. Forge powerful synergies, battle seemingly gigantic bosses and rebuild your home.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.4% ★, Souls-like 16.8%, Metroidvania 14.2%, Action Roguelike 10%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.
Why similar: Roguevania 26.2% ★, Souls-like 24.3%, Metroidvania 17.8%, Action Roguelike 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
Hammer Of Pain. Dive into a pixel-art, medieval adventure with Silver, the master blacksmith, and his huntress daughter, Nora. Their riveting tale of courage and heritage awaits you. Unfold their story, savor the detail, and get hooked on their world!
Why similar: Souls-like 15.1%, Metroidvania 14.7%, Platformer 10.2%, Retro 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
Fulfill this tale, as darkness swarms the fantasy lands of Fauna. Venture epic kingdoms and treacherous dungeons in a 2D action platformer, with Metroidvania elements in a hand-crafted pixel art world filled with souls-like boss fights, dungeon platforming, and dynamic enemy combat design.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Souls-like 17.3%, Action RPG 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
Swap between two heroines (Paladin/Mage/Assassin/Centaur Archer) instantly in this 2D pixel-art roguelite platformer, forge permanent Diablo-inspired builds with 200+ affix combinations to conquer cycle-reborn abyssal labyrinths and rend the holy veil of the Purification Ritual.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.1% ★, Souls-like 15%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Action RPG 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
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 23.5%, Souls-like 20.6%, Action RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Combat 8.3%
"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Action RPG 13.2%, Platformer 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Dumbriel is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure set in Hell. Play as a clumsy fallen angel in a twisted underworld. Slash, craft, and dodge through deadly arenas, weird monsters, and hellish traps. Die, upgrade, and dive back in.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 21.6%, Roguevania 16.1% ★, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Souls-like 19.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Retro 8.6%, Platformer 8.2%
Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.
Why similar: Roguevania 22.9% ★, Metroidvania 16%, Souls-like 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Action Roguelike 7.3%
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Roguevania 34% ★, Metroidvania 19.5%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Platformer 7.5%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguevania 30.7% ★, Metroidvania 18.9%, Souls-like 17.1%, Platformer 9%, Action Roguelike 7.8%
Ascend from the depths as Evan, heir of a fallen underworld, to uncover the truth behind a world stripped of dawn. Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where Light clashes with the Darkness that stole the sky.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Souls-like 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 7.8%
Face terrifying enemies and deadly traps in this challenging retro classic! The holy relics of the dwarves have been stolen by the Golem horde, they need your help!
Why similar: Roguevania 31.3% ★, Metroidvania 18.1%, Action Roguelike 10%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Retro 6.9%
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: Roguevania 33.9% ★, Metroidvania 18%, Souls-like 16.2%, Action RPG 7.7%, 2D Platformer 7.7%
Midpoint is a 2D Metroidvania with RPG elements. Destroy, dodge, and steal spiritual energy from your foes. Be possessed by spirits of light and darkness to gain unique upgrades, sacrifice certain traits to unlock greater power. Free the world before being consumed by darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Souls-like 21.4%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Platformer 10.1%, Action RPG 8%
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 21.4%, Souls-like 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Platformer 8.8%, Action RPG 8.5%
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 26.2%, Souls-like 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 10%
An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!
Why similar: Roguevania 31.4% ★, Metroidvania 16.8%, Action Roguelike 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Combat 7%
Set in the same universe as Cathedral, but with its own story and style, Cathedral: Crow's Curse is an action-adventure with tight combat and a focus on exploration. Parry, dodge and fight your way through numerous enemies in a rich detailed world as you uncover the events leading up to Cathedral.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Platformer 9%, Action RPG 8%, Combat 7.2%
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 31.5%, Souls-like 25.7%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
The Crown Stones: Mirrah is a dark fantasy metroidvania game focused on action-combat and challenging mechanics with pixel perfect graphics.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.5% ★, Souls-like 18.4%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
Defeat the forces of darkness and bring peace back to the kingdom of Valerond in this action-packed mini metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
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 24.1%, Souls-like 21.3%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Action RPG 9.4%
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 25.4%, Souls-like 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 9%
A Metroidvania-style action adventure set in the collapsing "Sky City." Play as a life form awakening in darkness, explore decaying areas, interact with NPCs, battle bosses, collect cards, and uncover the truth through stylized art and deep storytelling.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.7% ★, Metroidvania 21.2%, Action RPG 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
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 25.9%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Souls-like 9.2%
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 28%, Souls-like 23.8%, 2D Platformer 7.4%, Platformer 7.2%, Combat 5.9%
Forge your destiny in Castleward! Play as Frida, a young witch and her living hat, facing cursed creatures in a dark castle. Explore striking areas in search of a way out and fight your own way in this challenging retro 2D action game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Souls-like 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
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: Roguevania 34.7% ★, Metroidvania 20.9%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Platformer 7.7%
Soul Wander is a 2D roguelike action game. It tells the story of the “Fade,” born with the special power to manipulate color in a village that has lost its hues. The Fade embarks on a perilous journey to restore the lost colors.
Why similar: Souls-like 21%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
A short metroidvania with a focus on freedom of choice! Gain abilities to get access to other areas! Help fallen friends to summon their spirits to fight along side you! Level up! Upgrade your equipment! Then when you feel ready, go and confront the mighty Gigantimus to stop him destroying the city!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Souls-like 18.1%, Action RPG 11.7%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Souls-like 7.8%
The Revolt: Awakening is an action-platformer RPG, allowing you to explore a city under military control… You will have to make your way through powerful enemies and face many dangers during your missions. Run, Fight, Destroy, Loot!
Why similar: Roguevania 27.5% ★, Metroidvania 15.1%, Souls-like 14.3%, Action Roguelike 8.2%, Action RPG 7.8%
Blood of Yamin is a stylish metroidvania RPG where you can forge your own playstyle. Powered by the essence of a dead god, explore a gorgeous 2D world on the cusp of the industrial revolution, conquer powerful foes, and confront the unknown horrors lurking beneath the surface.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Souls-like 18.6%, Action RPG 10.2%, Platformer 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
“Aeternum Vale” is a weird atmospheric Metroidvania set in a cryptic open-world full of dangers, mysteries, and odd characters. Make friends & slice your way through this out of time realm in a infinite quest to save your soul… or give it away?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Souls-like 22.8%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Retro 8.8%, Platformer 8.1%
Master the four elements, and kill demons. In this short Metroidvania, you play as the Archetype, a legendary elemental master, on a mission to close a portal to hell and end a demon invasion. Learn new abilities, fight demons, and if you fail, be reincarnated with mastery of a different element.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.9% ★, Metroidvania 19.3%, Platformer 12.1%, 2D Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
SpellTome is a story driven fantasy adventure 2D platformer. Hurl balls of magic, dash across levels, and jump over obstacles while trying to get the fabled SpellTome.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 24.2%, Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
