What games are most similar to IN THE DARK?

The most similar games to IN THE DARK include Shadow Labyrinth, Cloud Seeker, PorBor, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is IN THE DARK?

IN THE DARK is a Action, Adventure, Indie game with popular tags including Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Exploration, Fighting, Platformer.

Best metroidvania games like IN THE DARK?

If you're looking for more metroidvania games like IN THE DARK, try Shadow Labyrinth, Cloud Seeker, PorBor. These share the Metroidvania tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like IN THE DARK?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to IN THE DARK. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like IN THE DARK but more 2d platformer?

To find games emphasizing 2d platformer, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize 2D Platformer alongside Metroidvania. You can also explore the 2d platformer tag page directly.

Games Like IN THE DARK

Top Similar Games to IN THE DARK

Shadow Labyrinth (2025) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Action-Adventure. Also features adventure and sci-fi. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Action-Adventure
Cloud Seeker0 — Shared: Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer. Also features adventure and colorful. Tags: Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer
PorBor0 — Shared: Exploration, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer. Also features pve and multiple endings. Tags: Exploration, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer
Melilot versus the Madgic0 — Shared: Exploration, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer. Also features female protagonist and cute. Tags: Exploration, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer
Bread Adventure (2025) — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features rpg and pixel graphics. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Souno's Curse (2024) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Exploration, Platformer. Also features adventure and hand-drawn. Tags: 2D Platformer, Exploration, Platformer
Croakspire0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and pixel graphics. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, 2D Platformer
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Maya Star (2022) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features philosophical and controller. Tags: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania
The Elderseed0 — Shared: Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer. Also features adventure and casual. Tags: Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Medusa (2022) — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features adventure and runner. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (2025) — Shared: Action-Adventure, Exploration, 2D. Also features top-down and retro. Tags: Action-Adventure, Exploration, 2D
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Portal Walk (2025) — Shared: Platformer, Action, Metroidvania. Also features adventure and precision platformer. Tags: Platformer, Action, Metroidvania
PATHFINDER 08 (2021) — Shared: Action-Adventure, 2D Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features adventure and pixel graphics. Tags: Action-Adventure, 2D Platformer, Metroidvania
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Maelstrom (2022) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, 2D. Also features adventure and pixel graphics. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, 2D
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BLIGHTWRECK (2026) — Shared: Exploration, Metroidvania, Action. Also features adventure and horror. Tags: Exploration, Metroidvania, Action
Shadow King (2023) — Shared: Action-Adventure, 2D Platformer, Metroidvania. Also features indie and pixel graphics. Tags: Action-Adventure, 2D Platformer, Metroidvania
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The Ramsey (2023) — Shared: Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer. Also features adventure and puzzle. Tags: Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Exodus (2024) — Shared: Exploration, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer. Also features sandbox and shooter. Tags: Exploration, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer
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Moonscars (2022) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, 2D. Also features souls-like and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, 2D
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Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores (2025) — Shared: Metroidvania, Exploration, Action-Adventure. Also features adventure and rpg. Tags: Metroidvania, Exploration, Action-Adventure
Wattson the Bulb (2025) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features pixel graphics and fantasy. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
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Dipod: The Foot Legacy0 — Shared: Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer. Also features adventure and colorful. Tags: Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Erandique (2025) — Shared: Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer. Also features adventure and indie. Tags: Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Old Ninja : UnderWorld (2025) — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, 2D. Also features adventure and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, 2D
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Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome" (2022) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action. Also features adventure and pixel graphics. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action
FrogeON0 — Shared: Action, 2D, Action-Adventure. Also features adventure and colorful. Tags: Action, 2D, Action-Adventure
HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition (2024) — Shared: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer. Also features cute and 1990's. Tags: Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer
Ariana and the Elder Codex0 — Shared: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer. Also features adventure and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Metroidvania, Platformer
Land of Oblivion0 — Shared: Metroidvania, Action-Adventure, 2D Platformer. Also features pixel graphics and dark fantasy. Tags: Metroidvania, Action-Adventure, 2D Platformer
TheLastHope (2021) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action-Adventure, Platformer. Also features adventure and rpg. Tags: Metroidvania, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Ubirajara (2021) — Shared: Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer. Also features adventure and colorful. Tags: Action, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Islets (2022) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, 2D. Also features adventure and atmospheric. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, 2D
Battery Samurai (2023) — Shared: Metroidvania, Action, 2D Platformer. Also features adventure and pixel graphics. Tags: Metroidvania, Action, 2D Platformer
史莱狗(Slimg)0 — Shared: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer. Also features rpg and pixel graphics. Tags: Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Platformer
Curse of Diamond0 — Shared: Action-Adventure, Platformer, Exploration. Also features adventure and cartoony. Tags: Action-Adventure, Platformer, Exploration
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RIN: The Last Child (2024) — Shared: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action. Also features atmospheric and emotional. Tags: Metroidvania, Platformer, Action
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