60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Souls-like, Action, Action RPG.
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.
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Enter this crafting-driven metroidvania to plunge deep into your imagination. You must craft spells to defeat monsters plaguing your mind, and explore a dreamscape to unlock the skills needed to defeat your nemesis.
HunterX: code name T
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Enter this crafting-driven metroidvania to plunge deep into your imagination. You must craft spells to defeat monsters plaguing your mind, and explore a dreamscape to unlock the skills needed to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.4%, Souls-like 14.7%, Crafting 11.6%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Abstract 8.9%
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Souls-like 19.1%, Action RPG 11.4%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Side Scroller 7.9%
Being & Becoming is an atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dying kingdom held together only by the collective dream of thousands of would-be martyrs. Fate itself is against you as The Word’s prophecy unfolds. Rewrite your place within The Word or become a scripted part of this horrible revelation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Souls-like 20.8%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Action RPG 9.4%, Side Scroller 8.6%
Battle of Gods: Earth vs Sea is a 2D platform game inspired by Vietnamese myth. Destroying monsters, tracing treasures, overcoming challenges... to marry a beautiful princess.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Souls-like 14.8%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Platformer 8.4%, Hack and Slash 8.3%
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 26.4%, Souls-like 23.4%, Action RPG 6.8%, RPG 6.6%, Fantasy 6.3%
The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.
Why similar: Souls-like 20%, Metroidvania 19.2%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Action RPG 12.4%, RPG 5.8%
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 23.1%, Souls-like 20.2%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Side Scroller 8.4%, 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 22.9%, Souls-like 22.2%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Action RPG 8.6%, Platformer 8.1%
An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Souls-like 22.5%, Action RPG 8.1%, Hack and Slash 8%, Hand-drawn 6.8%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Souls-like 22.6%, Action RPG 11.9%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Hack and Slash 6.6%
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: Souls-like 23.3%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Action RPG 10.1%, RPG 7.4%
Dash, zip and slice through enemies with style in Ex Angelus, a fast-paced action adventure set in a neo apocalyptic world where fantasy and sci-fi collide.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Souls-like 22.9%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action RPG 11.7%, Action-Adventure 5.4%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 20%, Souls-like 19.4%, Hack and Slash 11%, Action RPG 9.7%, Platformer 7%
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Souls-like 21.8%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Action RPG 10.5%, Platformer 7.7%
[DARK SUN] is an action game with 2D black and white graphics. Souls game mode. Explore the post-apocalyptic world after a thousand years, collect weapons, armor, battle techniques, magic, and challenge powerful enemies. Advance through repeated deaths to find the truth of the doomsday.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 23.5%, Hack and Slash 14%, Action RPG 11.7%, RPG 5.7%
BJORN is an RPG platformer with a linear and dramatic storyline You have to save your family, which was kidnapped by the hero's evil brother. As you progress through the plot, you will learn the story of the enmity between the brothers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.5%, Souls-like 20.2%, Crafting 7.5%, Platformer 7.2%, Action RPG 6.7%
Start your epic adventure in 《Undying Hare》! Explore the vast and deep Moon Caverns, collect treasures scattered all over the place, gather like-minded allies, defeat powerful enemies in the shadow of swords, and save the dying [Moonup Sect]!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Souls-like 19.8%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Action RPG 8.9%, Platformer 6.5%
Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.4%, Metroidvania 22.6%, Action RPG 11.9%, Hack and Slash 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%
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?
Why similar: Souls-like 20.8%, Metroidvania 20.8%, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Action RPG 9.4%, Platformer 7.9%
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 29.3%, Souls-like 18.7%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Action RPG 9.2%, Exploration 6.5%
Infinity Wanderer is a roguelite, souls-lite action-platformer. Players dive into Lunara's dark story, facing her fears in a nightmare world. With handcrafted levels and deep character customization, it offers fluid, challenging combat that blends fast-paced and strategic souls-like mechanics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.1%, Souls-like 18.4%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Roguelike 8.2%
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: Souls-like 22.8%, Metroidvania 22.6%, Action RPG 9.1%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
VELASTER is a gruesome 3D side-scrolling action combat game set in the Middle-earth called Malum. You will find yourself growing in battles against various monsters and bosses. Take revenge that remains in your fading memories.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Souls-like 21.4%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Action RPG 10.5%, Platformer 7.7%
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 35.3%, Souls-like 18.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
Traverse a massive, ruined and beautiful world in this intense, atmospheric action platformer. Steal enemy abilities and fight them back with their own runic magic and deadly swordplay, as you attempt to find your lost twin sister in the sunken kingdom of Ithos.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Souls-like 19.3%, Hack and Slash 12%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Platformer 7.7%
Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Souls-like 21.4%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Platformer 7%
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 24.7%, Souls-like 22.5%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Platformer 8.6%, Hand-drawn 7.1%
Miracle Corp. is a metagame and a Metroidvania game. In the story, you will play a mysterious retro game developed by Miracle Corp., guided by an AI tour guide. Uncover the hidden truths behind the game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 25.6%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action RPG 12.5%, RPG 6.5%
LarsGadiel is the prequel to Xenon Valkyrie, a game originally created for Nintendo's 8-bit console that was never released (at least for now), but is now coming to Steam. It's a classic Metroidvania, featuring the original maps and design from that era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.2%, Souls-like 17.4%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Action RPG 10.5%, Platformer 7.9%
The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Souls-like 23%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action RPG 11.1%, Platformer 6.9%
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 27.7%, Souls-like 25.5%, Crafting 12.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Hand-drawn 5.6%
Save your sister from a certain death by finding her soul fragments in this mystical hand-drawn world! Utilize a variety of morphing abilities and fight through the dream-like Land Of Sorrow. It is known to be flooded with crying creatures who are creating a chaos under the dark soul Self.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Souls-like 15.6%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Platformer 8.8%, Action RPG 8.6%
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 24.2%, Souls-like 22.9%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Platformer 7.9%
Consumed by a mysterious curse, restore a once lush forest and its inhabitants to their natural state in this action adventure tale. Experience fast-paced combat, puzzles, and the beauty of nature captured in handcrafted pixel art.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Metroidvania 25.1%, Action RPG 12.9%, Hack and Slash 11%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
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 40%, Metroidvania 25.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, RPG 5.8%, Action RPG 5.6%
Awaken in a fallen knight’s body, kept alive by a mysterious living crystal. REVENGE CRYSTAL combines top-down Soulslike combat with exploration across a ruined world of interconnected paths and elemental magic. You are not the knight—you are the will driving him.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.6%, Metroidvania 25.9%, Action RPG 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Hack and Slash 8.3%
Fight through a hostile, dreamlike world as Sen, a wielder of crystalline weaponry. Slay monsters by pulling off powerful combos, swapping weapons on the fly, and using special weapon abilities. Can Sen survive in this strange world, or will he fall into the void?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Souls-like 24.9%, Action RPG 15%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, RPG 7.9%
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 22.9%, Souls-like 20.5%, Action RPG 12.2%, Hand-drawn 6.5%, Fantasy 5.8%
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 26%, Souls-like 21.5%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Platformer 10.2%, Hack and Slash 7.3%
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 24.5%, Souls-like 22.7%, Action RPG 15%, RPG 8.7%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
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 25.3%, Souls-like 23.6%, Action RPG 11.7%, Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 5.3%
Cyan Breach is a Metriodivania game set in a biohazard background. The combat style integrates traditional 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. Explore the game world, gain new skills and weapons, increase character's power, and finally reveal the conspiracy that caused the apocalypse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Souls-like 21%, Action RPG 17.5%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, RPG 5.7%
Cirrata is a fast-paced rogue-lite, Metroidvania inspired action-platformer. Play as Kier, a red panda chef turned warrior, battling through an ever-changing world. Wield your trusty chef’s knife and a growing arsenal to slice enemies, uncover secrets, and forge your own path.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Roguelike 9.7%, Platformer 7.7%
Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Souls-like 22.3%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Action RPG 10.4%, Platformer 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 26.1%, Metroidvania 23.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Action RPG 8%, Exploration 5.9%
Explore a lost and abandoned temple and find what secrets lie within. Rift Drifter is a 2D action-adventure platformer, with Metroidvania and RPG elements, a rich story, and a hint of souls-like combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Souls-like 19.1%, Action RPG 11.9%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Platformer 8.1%
Carve through a vast, brutal world filled with deadly enemies, loot, and HUGE bosses. Level up to unlock new combat skills, then drink mead to unleash Berserker Mode… you may or may not end up a demi-god.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.8%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action RPG 12.4%, Platformer 9.2%
The underworld lies in ruins, ravaged by evil karma. In this unknown and perilous realm of the dead, you must fight against demonic forces, collect mystical artifacts, face the Yama Kings and the Ghost Emperors, sever the Karma, and reforge the path of reincarnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Souls-like 20%, Platformer 7.6%, Exploration 6.4%, Hand-drawn 6%
Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Souls-like 27%, Platformer 9.8%, Side Scroller 7.2%, Hand-drawn 7.1%
Lamp Chronicle is a 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.3%, Metroidvania 23.2%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Platformer 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.6%
Death is not the end! Slash, dash, parkour and manipulate time in this 2d action plaformer.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.9%, Metroidvania 25.2%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Platformer 7.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%
A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action RPG 12.7%, Platformer 9.7%, Exploration 6.8%
Shadow Monarch’s Rise is a soulslike action RPG with fast, skill-based combat, many many quests, hidden treasures, epic bosses, and character progression. A Skilltree with epic Powers to unlock! Future updates will include more Skills, areas & Bosses who r gonna make u suffer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.5%, Action RPG 15.6%, Roguelike 12.1%, Hack and Slash 12%, Platformer 8.7%
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Action RPG 12.6%, Platformer 10.6%, Souls-like 10.4%, RPG 8%
An elite sorcerer king with forgotten magical powers mysteriously reappears in a bloody quest for revenge in the supreme action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Action RPG 12.5%, Platformer 9.3%
Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Souls-like 24.7%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Platformer 9%, Hand-drawn 7.3%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Souls-like 25.3%, Action RPG 13.9%, Side Scroller 12.4%, RPG 5.7%
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Souls-like 18.7%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Side Scroller 11%, Action RPG 8.2%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Souls-like 19.6%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Action RPG 9.8%
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 25.2%, Souls-like 24.9%, RPG 12.1%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Platformer 5.9%
