- #1 The Last Faith
97% matchVery Positive84% of 5,369 reviews2023
Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Souls-like 29.5%, Gothic 26.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Violent 6.7%
- #2 Vigil: The Longest Night
96% matchVery Positive86% of 3,566 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Heart Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.6%, Action RPG 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, 2D 4.7%
- #3 HunterX
96% matchVery Positive84% of 729 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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: Souls-like 36.4%, Action RPG 24.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Hack and Slash 7.4%
- #4 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
95% matchVery Positive93% of 41,070 reviews2019
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: Gothic 41.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 24%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 5.5%
- #5 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
94% matchVery Positive83% of 1,186 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Souls-like 29.8%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Action RPG 19%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Female Protagonist 5.9%
- #6 Moonscars
94% matchVery Positive83% of 1,466 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Souls-like 45.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Hack and Slash 7.9%, Action 6.2%
- #7 Tearscape
92% 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 26.3%, Gothic 25.4% ★, Action RPG 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #8 The Excrawlers
93% matchVery Positive88% of 120 reviews2023
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Top-Down 7%
- #9 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
91% matchVery Positive94% of 44,489 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Souls-like 40.8%, Dark Fantasy 29.2%, Action RPG 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, 2D 4.5%
- #10 LOST EPIC
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,135 reviews2022
Dev: One or Eight
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
LOST EPIC is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG about a war between gods and humanity. The player becomes the deity-defying knight, God Slayer, and explores the world known as Sanctum to bring the Pantheon of Six to their knees.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Action RPG 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 20.5%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Character Customization 6.9%
- #11 Afterimage
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 9,999 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Souls-like 41.8%, Action RPG 26.4%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, 2D 4.9%
- #12 Blasphemous
89% matchVery Positive90% of 63,499 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 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: Souls-like 35.4%, Dark Fantasy 21%, Gothic 15.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Violent 6.1%
- #13 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,920 reviews2025
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Why similar: Souls-like 33.1%, Dark Fantasy 27.7%, Action RPG 20.4%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, 2D 6.2%
- #14 Foregone
89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,396 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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: Souls-like 43.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, 2D 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #15 Dark Devotion
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,457 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Souls-like 45%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Violent 6%
- #16 Eldest Souls
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,257 reviews2021
Dev: Fallen Flag StudioPub: United Label
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
Why similar: Souls-like 31%, Dark Fantasy 21.5%, Action RPG 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Hack and Slash 10.3%
- #17 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
86% matchVery Positive94% of 4,458 reviews2018
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
Why similar: Gothic 41.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, 2D 5.5%
- #18 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
84% matchVery Positive92% of 3,126 reviews2024
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.
Why similar: Souls-like 46.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.4%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, 2D 8.3%, Action 5.5%
- #19 The Vagrant
85% matchVery Positive90% of 8,587 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.6%, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, 2D 13.9%, Action 10.5%
- #20 Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists
82% matchVery Positive83% of 143 reviews2025
Dev: Danny Garay
Windows · Linux
This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Gothic 31.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Action RPG 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
- #21 BloodLust Shadowhunter
84% matchVery Positive81% of 354 reviews2015
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Bloodlust is a dungeon crawling / action RPG experience that will allow players to explore the dark underworld of a forgotten society of Vampires and their disciplines, all while trying to battle for hierarchy among the clans in search of their sire.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.5%, Action RPG 32.7%, Action 19.2%, Indie 8.6%
- #22 Minoria
83% matchVery Positive81% of 2,602 reviews2019
Dev: BombservicePub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Gothic 14.8% ★, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Hack and Slash 8.2%
- #23 Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,494 reviews2025
Dev: Primal Game StudioPub: Knights Peak
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 19.3 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: Souls-like 35.9%, Dark Fantasy 25.1%, Action RPG 23.7%, Violent 10.2%, Action 3.6%
- #24 HunterX: code name T
81% matchVery Positive87% of 157 reviews2023
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
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: Souls-like 35.1%, Action RPG 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Action 5%
- #25 Darxanadon
82% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.4%, Action RPG 26.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
- #26 Scarlet Tower
79% matchVery Positive82% of 2,365 reviews2024
Dev: Pyxeralia LLCPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 32.7%, Gothic 32.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Action RPG 9.5%, 2D 5%
- #27 Maid of Salvation
78% matchVery Positive91% of 254 reviews2025
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
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: Souls-like 38%, Action RPG 23.3%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #28 There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,023 reviews2022
Dev: ZelartPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want!
Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Action RPG 17.4%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #29 Rusted Moss
78% matchVery Positive89% of 1,593 reviews2023
Dev: EmlisePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 36.4%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, 2D 15.5%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 11%
- #30 Kingdom of Night
76% matchVery Positive89% of 349 reviews2025
Dev: Friends of SafetyPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Hunt down nightmarish demons and save the town of Miami, AZ in this 80s-themed, isometric action-RPG. With an expansive, interconnected map and open-ended quests, explore freely while unraveling the main story. Kingdom of Night is a unique blend of coming-of-age drama, cosmic horror, and true love.
Why similar: Action RPG 27.7%, Dark Fantasy 23.6%, Hack and Slash 17%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Character Customization 9.7%
- #31 The Tarnishing of Juxtia
79% 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 38.3%, Dark Fantasy 27%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Character Customization 6.3%, Violent 5%
- #32 Lost Ruins
77% matchVery Positive85% of 5,700 reviews2021
Dev: ALTARI GAMESPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.1%, Hack and Slash 26.3%, Action 9.4%, 2D 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #33 ANNO: Mutationem
77% matchVery Positive81% of 6,531 reviews2022
Dev: ThinkingStars
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.
Why similar: Action RPG 37.5%, Pixel Graphics 27.1%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 6.2%
- #34 Vernal Edge
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 637 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.2%, Female Protagonist 25.8%, 2D 15.9%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 9.5%
- #35 FOUNTAINS
74% matchVery Positive84% of 460 reviews2024
Dev: John PywellPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Souls-like 32%, Action RPG 20%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #36 Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 296 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: Souls-like 29.7%, Gothic 26.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Violent 5.5%
- #37 Moonlight Traveler
73% matchMixed55% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Blueprint Core
Windows
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: Souls-like 38.5%, Action RPG 24.4%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Female Protagonist 6.3%
- #38 9 Years of Shadows
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,183 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Action RPG 46.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.8%, Female Protagonist 9%, Action 6.7%, 2D 6%
- #39 Morbid: The Seven Acolytes
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,480 reviews2020
Dev: Still RunningPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a Horrorpunk Action RPG filled with Lovecraftian horrors and Cronenbergian gore, making it the most gruesome take on the isometric Souls-like genre yet!
Why similar: Souls-like 42.9%, Action RPG 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 4.2%
- #40 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
72% matchVery Positive85% of 2,848 reviews2021
Dev: GlassesCatGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.8%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Top-Down 9.8%, Violent 7.3%
- #41 Blood Knights
75% matchMixed64% of 1,053 reviews2013
Dev: Deck 13Pub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Combine your vampiric skills with the sharp edge of your blade in this medieval vampire hack‘n‘slay. Battle through hordes of monsters to restore your honor after you, a legendary and feared vampire hunter, have been turned into a vampire yourself!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 59.9%, Action 23.4%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #42 Elderand
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 787 reviews2023
Dev: MantraPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 12.3 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: Gothic 32% ★, Action RPG 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Violent 6.2%
- #43 Salt and Sanctuary
71% matchVery Positive89% of 21,605 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: Souls-like 64.3%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Action RPG 7.3%, 2D 4%, Action 2.2%
- #44 Touhou Luna Nights
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,739 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.2%, Female Protagonist 22.9%, 2D 16%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 9.4%
- #45 Trinity Fusion
70% matchVery Positive86% of 879 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.3%, Action RPG 26.8%, Hack and Slash 17%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Action 4.2%
- #46 Demoniaca: Everlasting Night
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 219 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: Pixel Graphics 23.8%, Violent 22%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, 2D 11.3%, Action 8.7%
- #47 The Knight Witch
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 924 reviews2022
Dev: Super Mega TeamPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 46.5%, 2D 18.2%, Adventure 18.1%, Action 17.2%
- #48 Slayer : the Demon Haunted World
68% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: PLAY Mephistowaltz
Windows
Slayer is a strategic action game built around a finely tuned combat system and dark narrative. Survival demands more than quick reflexes—you must consider movement direction, positioning, attack angles, parrying, dodging timing, and map structure.
Why similar: Action RPG 36.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Top-Down 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
- #49 Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,363 reviews2021
Dev: TipsWorksPub: Giant Global
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.
Why similar: Souls-like 40.7%, Dark Fantasy 27.2%, Action RPG 22.8%, Adventure 3.8%, Action 3.6%
- #50 Souldiers
70% matchMixed69% of 3,012 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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: Pixel Graphics 40%, Souls-like 35%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 6%, 2D 4.4%
- #51 Evil Tonight
69% matchVery Positive87% of 534 reviews2021
Dev: DYA Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Silvia never runs from evil—she makes it her business. Eccentric yet warm-hearted, this seasoned modern exorcist has mastered the art of confronting the supernatural, turning haunted places into tangible nightmares. But on this fateful night, nothing goes as planned.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 41.3%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, 2D 14.1%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 6.7%
- #52 Midnight Castle Succubus DX
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,100 reviews2020
Dev: pixelteishokuPub: Critical Bliss
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
A succubus issues threats against humanity once every 100 years. While men die and young women disappear one by one, a succubus hunter visits a cursed city under the moonlight. Let's rescue abducted girls and defeat the succubus!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 47.4%, Female Protagonist 26.3%, 2D 10.6%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 5.9%
- #53 DOOMBLADE
67% matchVery Positive80% of 367 reviews2023
Dev: Muro StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.9%, Dark Fantasy 24.2%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, 2D 5.4%
- #54 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
68% matchVery Positive81% of 5,518 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 52.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Action RPG 9.3%, 2D 3.5%
- #55 Cervus Blade
66% matchVery Positive89% of 406 reviews2023
Dev: Team BladePub: USC Games
Windows
Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 50%, Dark Fantasy 28.5%, Action RPG 15%, Action 4.9%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #56 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,954 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.3%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action 10.3%, 2D 7.4%
- #57 Obsurity
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 275 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: Souls-like 40%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Top-Down 8.8%, Action RPG 6.5%
- #58 Pale Coins
64% matchVery Positive94% of 285 reviews2025
Dev: Lukas Irzl
Windows
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Action RPG 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #59 Crimson Capes
64% 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.
Why similar: Souls-like 35%, Dark Fantasy 22.1%, Action RPG 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Adventure 3.9%
- #60 Alabaster Dawn
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,710 reviews2026
Dev: Radical Fish Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.
Why similar: Action RPG 41.2%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Action 7.4%, Female Protagonist 6.2%