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  1. #1 Bleak Sword DX
    97% matchMostly Positive79% of 647 reviews2023
    Dev: more8bitPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.

    Why similar: Swordplay 27.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Arcade 8.8%, Medieval 8.7%

  2. #2 Blasphemous
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 62,190 reviews2019
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25%, Metroidvania 19.7%, Gore 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Platformer 7.8%

  3. #3 Bannerman
    96% matchMostly Positive76% of 151 reviews2017
    Dev: Armitage Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Bannerman is a gritty and atmospheric medieval action/adventure with a bleak narrative and focus on historically accurate, challenging skill-based swordfighting!

    Why similar: Swordplay 49.7%, Gore 18.2%, Medieval 15.8%, Action 5.3%, Adventure 5.3%

  4. #4 Guild of Darksteel
    95% matchMixed64% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: Igor SandmanPub: Digerati
    Windows

    Guild of Darksteel is a story-driven adventure game set in a rich, dark fantasy world. As the immortal Sellsword, you must unearth an evil plot brewing beneath the city of Ravenrock. Only you can discover the true horror lurking under the city’s surface.

    Why similar: Swordplay 31.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Medieval 10.7%, Platformer 8.8%

  5. #5 Beholgar
    94% matchMostly Positive74% of 358 reviews2022
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    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: Side Scroller 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Metroidvania 11.6%

  6. #6 Volgarr the Viking II
    94% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2024
    Dev: Digital Eclipse
    Windows

    A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 15%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Platformer 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.8%

  7. #7 Haunted Lands
    93% matchMostly Positive78% of 165 reviews2026
    Dev: alevgorPub: Alawar
    Windows

    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: Side Scroller 21.3%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 16.2%, Horror 16%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

  8. #8 Infernax
    92% matchVery Positive93% of 2,166 reviews2022
    Dev: Berzerk StudioPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.2%, Gore 18.9%, Metroidvania 16.5%, Side Scroller 15%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

  9. #9 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
    91% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2019
    Dev: Planet Tobor
    Windows

    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: Dark Fantasy 26.2%, Metroidvania 13.9%, Medieval 13.9%, Platformer 12.5%, Hack and Slash 11.1%

  10. #10 Crimson Capes
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 140 reviews2026
    Dev: Poor Locke
    Windows

    Engage in fluid 2D pixel art swordplay, hunt down witches, fight monsters and experience the age of high adventure. Enter the guild of the Crimson Capes and explore a fantasy world of Sword and Sorcery.

    Why similar: Swordplay 35.1%, Dark Fantasy 20.8%, Medieval 15.2%, Gore 8.7%, Metroidvania 6.7%

  11. #11 Gunmetal Arcadia Zero
    91% matchMostly Positive74% of 128 reviews2016
    Dev: Minor Key Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Unrest brews in the city of Arcadia, and a monstrous enemy approaches.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Medieval 13.4%, 2D Platformer 13.2%

  12. #12 The Spirit of the Samurai
    89% matchMixed61% of 442 reviews2024
    Dev: Digital Mind GamesPub: Kwalee
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.

    Why similar: Swordplay 30.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Gore 15.5%, Medieval 13%, Hack and Slash 8.9%

  13. #13 Down to Hell
    90% matchMixed54% of 67 reviews2019
    Dev: Red Dev Studio S.A.Pub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows · Mac

    Down to hell is a dynamic slasher in which lone swordsman must face the hordes of hellish demons. Moreover Down to Hell will give you truly Heavy F’N Metal experience.

    Why similar: Gore 20%, Horror 19.2%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Nudity 11.6%, Zombies 10.4%

  14. #14 The Last Faith
    87% matchVery Positive84% of 5,200 reviews2023
    Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.7%, Metroidvania 17%, Gore 15.5%, Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

  15. #15 Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
    88% matchMostly Negative30% of 115 reviews2026
    Dev: Bit Bot MediaPub: Crystal Dynamics
    Windows

    Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.9%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Metroidvania 12.6%

  16. #16 Elderand
    86% matchMostly Positive75% of 777 reviews2023
    Dev: MantraPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Metroidvania 12.6%, Gore 12.5%, Hack and Slash 11.4%

  17. #17 Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
    86% matchMostly Positive71% of 260 reviews2017
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%

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

    Why similar: Side Scroller 17.4%, Platformer 16.3%, Metroidvania 12.5%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Arcade 9.8%

  18. #18 Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
    85% matchVery Positive85% of 648 reviews2016
    Dev: LocomalitoPub: Abylight Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.

    Why similar: Medieval 19.9%, Side Scroller 17.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 12%, Arcade 7.8%

  19. #19 After Death
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 166 reviews2017
    Dev: After Death Team
    Windows

    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 22.1%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Horror 12.4%, Platformer 12.1%, 2D Platformer 10.5%

  20. #20 Kalinur
    82% matchVery Positive96% of 492 reviews2022
    Dev: Pixel vs Pixel
    Windows

    Defeat the mage Kalinur and bring peace back to the kingdom in this mini metroidvania with a lot of action.

    Why similar: Swordplay 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Metroidvania 10.6%

  21. #21 A Bastard's Tale
    84% matchVery Positive81% of 384 reviews2015
    Dev: No Pest Productions
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    A game about parrying, attacking, and overcoming difficult foes

    Why similar: Swordplay 41.8%, Medieval 11.9%, Hack and Slash 8.7%, Indie 8.6%, Arcade 8.2%

  22. #22 Demoniaca: Everlasting Night
    83% matchMostly Positive71% of 218 reviews2019
    Dev: Demon Girl
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Demoniaca - is a dark, gothic, mature and sexy action RPG inspired by the Castlevania series. Explore, fight, meet new friends and avenge those who brought you unbearable pain and loss.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 18.3%, Gore 16.9%, Nudity 16.4%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Platformer 12.6%

  23. #23 DEAD DAYLIGHT
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: KARMIU
    Windows

    "DEADDAYLIGHT" is a side-scrolling platform action-adventure game.Developed independently by a single person. It tells the dark story of a protagonist who wakes up from a nightmare about the plague during a plague after the gods abandoned the earth, and then return to the Cathedral of Holy Light.

    Why similar: Medieval 16%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 14.1%, Metroidvania 12.2%

  24. #24 Devious Dungeon
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
    Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.5%, 2D Platformer 21%, Platformer 18.2%, Arcade 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

  25. #25 Vomitoreum
    80% matchVery Positive91% of 987 reviews2021
    Dev: Scumhead
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Vomitoreum is an FPS Metroidvania with a focus on atmosphere and horror, inspired by the paintings of Zdzisław Beksiński.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Horror 27.7%, Gore 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action 8.4%

  26. #26 Mahluk:Dark Demon
    81% matchMixed66% of 168 reviews2016
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Mahluk is a hack and slash platformer game with pixel-art style graphics and retro style addicting gameplay.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.3%, Platformer 15.6%, Side Scroller 14%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Metroidvania 10.3%

  27. #27 Witch Hunt
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 2,406 reviews2018
    Dev: Gua
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Witch Hunt is a challenging horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere.

    Why similar: Horror 48.7%, Gore 23.7%, Action 13%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 2.2%

  28. #28 REKKR: Sunken Land
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 119 reviews2021
    Dev: Mockingbird Softworks
    Windows

    A retro FPS set in a faux norse-celtic fantasy world in the midst of a war with the dead. Grab an axe, get revenge.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.2%, Medieval 24.6%, Gore 17%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Action 10.3%

  29. #29 Age of Barbarian Extended Cut
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 888 reviews2016
    Dev: Crian Soft
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Age of Barbarian Ex is an action hack 'n 'slash game inspired to 80s, fantasy and sword-and-sorcery genre. Muscular barbarians, scantily clad girls, hordes of bloodthirsty monsters, a lot of gore, a pretty epic story and an addictive soundtrack! What's best in life?

    Why similar: Gore 23%, Nudity 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Platformer 8%

  30. #30 Salt and Sanctuary
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
    Dev: Ska Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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: Dark Fantasy 35.7%, Metroidvania 21.3%, Platformer 12.7%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Gore 8.2%

  31. #31 Bat to Bed
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: Brothers Make Games
    Windows · Mac

    A punishing yet friendly get-to-the-top adventure across a haunted, retro-inspired world.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 24.9%, Platformer 18.2%, Action 16.8%, Fantasy 13.1%

  32. #32 Dark Light
    76% matchMostly Positive78% of 734 reviews2022
    Dev: Mirari&Co.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.

    Why similar: Gore 20.6%, Metroidvania 20.1%, Horror 18%, Platformer 15.7%, Zombies 9.6%

  33. #33 Demon Skin
    77% matchMostly Positive72% of 140 reviews2021
    Dev: Ludus futurePub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Brutal Hack&Slash game with a challenging combat system plunges you into the harsh dark fantasy world to test your will and your skills. Only those who dare to get into the Demon Skin can survive!

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 6.1%

  34. #34 Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona
    74% matchMostly Positive79% of 292 reviews2024
    Dev: 70`StrikePub: Valkyrie Initiative
    Windows · Linux

    Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.8%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Metroidvania 15.4%, Gore 12.3%, Platformer 10.8%

  35. #35 1428: Shadows over Silesia
    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 268 reviews2022
    Dev: KUBI Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Medieval Europe is in the middle of religious upheaval and many a preacher predict the imminent end of the world. Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy story with true historical events in the background. You'll be facing intricate puzzles, challenging battles and cunning stealth.

    Why similar: Swordplay 54.1%, Medieval 30.7%, Adventure 6.6%, Fantasy 6.2%, Indie 2.4%

  36. #36 Overbowed
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 86 reviews2024
    Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
    Windows

    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 24.8%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Platformer 18%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Adventure 8.1%

  37. #37 NightmareZ
    78% matchMixed44% of 59 reviews2016
    Dev: Anamik Majumdar
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    NightmareZ is a side-scrolling platform action game with multiple enemies, lots of fancy features and retro visuals. This is a retro styled platform and action game which will immerse you in a unique world full of good and evil demons.

    Why similar: Platformer 42%, Action 29.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%, Indie 10.4%

  38. #38 Hack And Climb
    72% matchVery Positive98% of 58 reviews2026
    Dev: Kodachi Games
    Windows

    Be the weapon! Swing like an axe, thrust like a spear, and soar like an arrow in this physics-based platformer. Flip, throw, and carve your path to the peak! Rage burns, revenge awaits... Are you up to the challenge?

    Why similar: Medieval 31.2%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Horror 16.2%, Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%

  39. #39 Kraino Origins
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 81 reviews2022
    Dev: GameAtomic
    Windows

    Fight monsters, ghosts, and zombies with your mighty sythe! Find all the secrets, and unlock powerful weapons! Avoid saws, fireballs, pools of acid, and spikes! Kraino Origins is retro gaming goodness!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 22.5%, 2D Platformer 20%, Platformer 19%, Horror 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

  40. #40 Haimrik
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 288 reviews2018
    Dev: Below the GamePub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Make words come to life in this action adventure unlike any other! Haimrik blends gameplay with the narrative of its story set in medieval times. Combined with crisp humor and rare visual style, Haimrik’s journey is sure to entertain. Word’s the word!

    Why similar: Gore 29%, Side Scroller 26%, Platformer 16.6%, Horror 8.9%, Adventure 8.5%

  41. #41 GRIME
    72% matchVery Positive85% of 6,299 reviews2021
    Dev: Clover BitePub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: Dark Fantasy 32.6%, Metroidvania 19.3%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Platformer 18%, Adventure 4.9%

  42. #42 Voidwrought
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 884 reviews2024
    Dev: PowersnakePub: Kwalee
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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 20.9%, 2D Platformer 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Platformer 16%, Horror 12.8%

  43. #43 Cursed
    71% matchVery Positive89% of 175 reviews2022
    Dev: Disaster Squad Productions
    Windows

    A horrific retro point and click adventure with combat

    Why similar: Horror 54.2%, Pixel Graphics 25.1%, Adventure 18.8%, Action 1.9%

  44. #44 Hippocampus
    73% matchMixed56% of 70 reviews2020
    Dev: Bad Vices Games
    Windows

    Challenging gothic Hack & Slash with gore action and platform phases.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Dark Fantasy 22.8%, Gore 21.8%, Medieval 18.5%, Adventure 6.6%

  45. #45 Unworthy
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 842 reviews2018
    Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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: Dark Fantasy 39.3%, Metroidvania 28.8%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 7.7%

  46. #46 Swordbreaker: Back to The Castle
    73% matchMixed60% of 85 reviews2020
    Dev: DuCats Games Studio
    Windows

    An action-adventure in a medieval fantasy universe. Learn all about the adventures of mighty Swordbreaker before his appearance in the castle. Destroy enemies with a sword, magic, and a unique device — the swordbreaker, from which the hero got his alias!

    Why similar: Gore 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Medieval 15.3%, Nudity 13.6%, Hack and Slash 11.7%

  47. #47 SiNiSistar Lite Version
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 699 reviews2021
    Dev: UuPub: DLsite
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 45.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    A simple 2D action game centered on themes of masochistic tendencies, yearning for death, as well as despair at being attacked by terrifying beings.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Metroidvania 12.3%, Horror 10.6%

  48. #48 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,328 reviews2025
    Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
    Windows
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.2%, Medieval 21.5%, Side Scroller 19%, Metroidvania 14.3%, Platformer 13.3%

  49. #49 Hack and Slash Fury
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 227 reviews2025
    Dev: juan_poder_azure
    Windows

    Heavy Metal! Deep Combo System! Lot of Cinematics! Discover Legendary Warriors Forged in War! Destroy the dark empire! and save the world of his tiranity!!! Dark or Light?! Only one will Survive!!! Prepare your sword! And Anihilate all your enemies!

    Why similar: Swordplay 37.1%, Medieval 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Gore 11.1%

  50. #50 The Tribulation Entanglement
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Anxious Neck Games
    Windows

    You are the Entangled One, a malformed entity. Traverse the flesh wastes under the eye of an eternal eclipse. Delve deep into the planet's guts. Uncover a fleshy ecosystem. Engage in deliberate, challenging combat, using your whiplike arms and collectible sub attacks to augment your combat style!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 25.1%, Horror 17.8%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Arcade 15.3%, Platformer 15.3%

  51. #51 Toziuha Night: Dracula's Revenge
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 129 reviews2022
    Dev: Danny Garay
    Windows · Linux

    Follow the story of Xandria, the iron alchemist. Seeking revenge, she accepts the dangerous mission to put an end to the evil that resides in Dracula's castle and torments the people of Transylvania. Fight with an iron whip in this retro-style & Classic-Vania adventure.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 23.9%, Medieval 18%, Side Scroller 14.5%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 11.6%

  52. #52 Odallus: The Dark Call
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,345 reviews2015
    Dev: JoyMasher
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 26%, Platformer 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Gore 11.1%

  53. #53 Katanaut
    64% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
    Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
    Windows

    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: Dark Fantasy 27.2%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Metroidvania 16.3%, Platformer 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

  54. #54 Тёмное отражение (Dark Reflection)
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2020
    Dev: Slay Buherman
    Windows

    "Dark reflection" is a mix of good old-fashioned aesthetics of pixel games, black humor and light philosophy with cool and catchy music. The game contains images of demons, black magic rituals, adult dirty talks and naked succubus)

    Why similar: Gore 15.6%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Horror 12.4%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.7%

  55. #55 Reaper - Tale of a Pale Swordsman
    70% matchMixed67% of 456 reviews2014
    Dev: Hexage
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Enter the world ripe with magic and monsters. Become the Black Swordsman and slay thousands of enemies in an epic action RPG!

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.9%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Platformer 14.1%, Arcade 8.6%

  56. #56 Lords of Exile
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 201 reviews2024
    Dev: Squidbit WorksPub: PID Games
    Windows

    Embark on a quest for revenge in Lords of Exile, an 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer set in the far Lands of Exilia. With classic retro mechanics and linear level design in 8-bit graphics.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.2%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 14.6%, Gore 13.6%, Arcade 12.6%

  57. #57 Devious Dungeon 2
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows

    Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval-focused action platformer with RPG-styled upgrades and procedurally generated levels. It is said that great adventures await behind the walls of this dark castle. A dark castle filled with dungeons, danger, and loot!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Medieval 15.5%, Platformer 13.3%

  58. #58 Krimson
    65% matchVery Positive98% of 130 reviews2024
    Dev: CryingPsychoPub: PM Studios, inc.
    Windows

    Krimson is a challenging gritty rhythm platformer featuring heavy electronic metal music. You're an unknown spawn going through a hellish world as it moves rhythmically to the music. One wrong move means death but the checkpoints are often and death is very short.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.2%, Horror 18.3%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%

  59. #59 Hands of Necromancy
    66% matchVery Positive84% of 393 reviews2022
    Dev: HON TeamPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Hands of Necromancy is a Dark Fantasy FPS metroidvania, inspired by classics such as Heretic and made with the GZDoom engine. Wield weapons, magic or transform into a fearsome monster to slay your foes, then raise them as undead servants and unleash even more carnage to become a master Necromancer!

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 46.2%, Metroidvania 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action 8.2%, Fantasy 8.2%

  60. #60 In Celebration of Violence
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2018
    Dev: Julian Edison
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.3%, Medieval 20.6%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Horror 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%

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