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Games Like Hemlon the Grey

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Souls-like, Metroidvania, 2D.

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Hemlon the Grey is a 2D Souls-like game focused on deflection-based action, where life and death are decided at the edge of the blade. Follow the story of Hemlon, half-demon warrior, slay disrupters and uncover the secrets behind The Broken Wings and the Republic of Reinz.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2027
Developer: Micharii
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchMostly Positive76% of 260 reviews2023
    Dev: 妖妖酒Pub: IndieArk
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  2. #2 Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Pixel Beer Games
    Windows

    Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess is a 2D action with metroidvania elements set in a 16th-century fantasy world, drawn with cozy pixels. Explore a mysterious realm, battle ruthless enemies, and uncover powerful weapons and abilities. And remember: beer is the best medicine in these grim times!

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    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BVS Studios
    Windows

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    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Noeski LLC
    Windows · Mac

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    94% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2025
    Dev: Two Moons
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Souls-like 24.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

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    94% matchVery Positive88% of 14,555 reviews2021
    Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    93% matchVery Positive83% of 1,186 reviews2024
    Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
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    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    91% matchVery Positive91% of 151 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.

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    92% matchVery Positive81% of 2,602 reviews2019
    Dev: BombservicePub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,094 reviews2023
    Dev: Tonoji
    Windows

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    Windows · Mac

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    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,920 reviews2025
    Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    89% matchVery Positive81% of 5,518 reviews2018
    Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Windows

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    89% matchVery Positive81% of 848 reviews2018
    Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Dev: Monsitle
    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Dev: Vigilant Addiction Studios
    Windows

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    82% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2022
    Dev: COLNELIUS
    Windows

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    79% matchVery Positive94% of 44,489 reviews2021
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    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    79% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    76% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    75% matchMixed69% of 3,012 reviews2022
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    72% matchVery Positive92% of 3,126 reviews2024
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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    73% matchVery Positive89% of 21,605 reviews2016
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    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive84% of 523 reviews2026
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    71% matchNo user reviews2026
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    70% matchNo user reviews2026
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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Dev: Juan Centeno
    Windows

    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: Souls-like 27.4%, Metroidvania 27.4%, Dark Fantasy 12%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Lore-Rich 7.2%

  57. #57 Loreninha Paints Dreams and Rainbows
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Eminho & Lorena Team
    Windows · Linux

    A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.

    Why similar: Souls-like 30.3%, Metroidvania 29.5%, Difficult 9%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%

  58. #58 Tearscape
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 293 reviews2026
    Dev: NERDS TAKE OVER
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: Souls-like 29.7%, Metroidvania 23.7%, Action RPG 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Combat 6.7%

  59. #59 The Tarnishing of Juxtia
    68% matchMixed68% of 681 reviews2022
    Dev: Actual NerdsPub: Mastiff
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    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 28.2%, Metroidvania 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Combat 8.8%, Lore-Rich 7.4%

  60. #60 A Field of Flowers
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ikiruska Studios
    Windows

    In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 29.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, Action RPG 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8.7%

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