60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Adventure, Souls-like, Action.
A 2D metroidvania where your final boss is the character you didn’t choose. Play as Seren or Umbra—Master directional spear combat, explore a broken world, and uncover the truth behind your bond.
Anokye
Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.
Vesuvius
Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.
Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Souls-like 22.5%, Difficult 16.5%, Platformer 6.7%, Indie 4.5%
Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Souls-like 26%, Difficult 15.7%, Platformer 8.2%, 2D 3.6%
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 32.4%, Souls-like 17.6%, Difficult 16.6%, Platformer 7.1%, Exploration 5%
Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Souls-like 24.7%, Difficult 14.4%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 3.6%
"Children of the Birch" is a dark fantasy metroidvania inspired by the mythology of various Slavic peoples and combining a sophisticated platformer with a depressing narrative.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Souls-like 23.8%, Difficult 13.4%, Platformer 9%, Exploration 3.9%
Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Souls-like 23.8%, Difficult 15%, Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 5.1%
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 21.6%, Souls-like 18.9%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 7.3%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
Lost Wish: In the desperate world is a 2D side-scrolling platformer. Play as a young girl, explore different locations, defeat monsters, and find out what secrets this cruel world is hiding from you. Wonderful pixel art, a sad story, epic bosses and much more is waiting for you in the Lost Wish...
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 23.7%, Difficult 14.9%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 4.6%
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide. Swap between DAWN and SHADE forms to unleash devastating abilities, wield Instruments as weapons, and rewrite reality itself in a world on the brink of annihilation by the SHADE Protocol.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Souls-like 24.4%, Difficult 14.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 4.7%
Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.7%, Metroidvania 18.5%, Difficult 14.3%, Platformer 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
Stellar Poetry is a 2D action adventure game similar to the galaxy Castlevania. The sorceress, who awakens after sensing the call of a mysterious voice, goes on a series of adventures in order to find memories lost due to the curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 24%, Difficult 15.1%, Platformer 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
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: Metroidvania 36%, Souls-like 20.5%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Difficult 11%, Action 3.9%
Spright is a hand-crafted 2D action-adventure about a lone warrior in a diving helm, drawn into the ruins of a fallen world. Forge, swim, and fight through luminous caverns, cursed foundries, and drowned ruins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Souls-like 24.3%, Platformer 12%, Exploration 6.7%, 2D 4.2%
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 30.3%, Souls-like 25.2%, Difficult 14.5%, Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 4.1%
Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 25.2%, Difficult 15.9%, Platformer 7%, Exploration 4.7%
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 28.3%, Souls-like 21.1%, Difficult 13.3%, Platformer 10.6%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 22.2%, Difficult 12.6%, Platformer 7.3%, Exploration 6.8%
A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 25.7%, Difficult 17.8%, Platformer 7.3%, 2D Platformer 6.7%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Souls-like 23.1%, Difficult 14.6%, Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 4.1%
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 26.7%, Souls-like 23.8%, Difficult 12.2%, RPG 6.5%, Platformer 5.9%
Forge your destiny in CowardCastle! Play as Frida, a young witch and her living hat, facing cursed creatures in a dark castle. Explore striking areas in search of a way out and fight your own way in this challenging retro 2D action game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Souls-like 17.2%, Platformer 11.6%, Difficult 10.7%, 2D Platformer 6.9%
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 30.1%, Souls-like 25.9%, Difficult 14.7%, Platformer 10%, Exploration 4.1%
Discover the power of healing through the pursuit of mastery in the art of waterbending. Learn new skills, explore a living world full of riddles and mysteries that plague the peace between the material and spiritual world. A hand-drawn 2d platformer inspired by digital oil painting.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Souls-like 21.4%, Difficult 13.1%, Platformer 11%, Exploration 5.4%
The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Souls-like 22.2%, Difficult 14.3%, Platformer 7.5%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Souls-like 21.9%, Difficult 15.3%, Platformer 7.6%, Female Protagonist 5.8%
Can you keep going when all hope is lost? Isadora's Edge is a 2D Metroidvania with a unique future fantasy setting. Explore an alien world, battle against the corrupted forces bringing it to the edge of destruction, and uncover the secrets behind its impending demise!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 16.1%, Difficult 14.6%, Platformer 9%, Female Protagonist 5.6%
Gedda Cake is a metroidvania about Dragons and Cakes. Play as 6 characters with unique skills and playstyles, swap between them on the fly, battle dangerous foes and explore the vast sugar-coated lands of Sugria. Help them reclaim their invaded world and get The Cake!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 24%, Difficult 15%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 4.9%
Immerse yourself in this strange Colorless World. Unleash new mechanics and defeat obstacles, monsters, and bosses. As you unravel a hidden story told between the lines that will shape your ultimate destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 24.9%, Difficult 11.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Psychological 6.4%
LUNARIS is a 2D metroidvania with fast and fluid combat. Defeat brutal bosses, unlock new abilities. Master jumps, dashes, and precise strikes as you traverse the dangerous ruins of the Mountains of Kaliman in an adrenaline-filled abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Souls-like 18.8%, Difficult 14.3%, Platformer 10.4%, Exploration 5.9%
Lotus Knight is a 2D platform action game. A girl born from a lotus, following the call of her "mother", adventuring inside the world covered with flowers, exploring various interesting places, engaging in intense battles and experiencing a wonderful story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Souls-like 30.5%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D 5.2%, Action 3.4%
In a world of eternal darkness, navigate the unknown with only the glow of your companion, Spark. Craft arrows from the environment to survive, uncover lost secrets of an ancient world, and push forward through the shadows into hope. Will you find your way, or will the dark consume you?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Souls-like 18.8%, Difficult 13%, Platformer 10.8%, Nature 5.5%
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 40.7%, Metroidvania 29.1%, Difficult 7.6%, Platformer 4.8%, RPG 3.3%
Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Difficult 19.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Exploration 6%, 2D 5%
Embark on a quest to restore light to a kingdom swallowed by darkness. Dive into a cute and dark pixel-art interconnected world with tight controls, seamless exploration, and challenging combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Souls-like 29.8%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D 3.9%, Action 3.8%
Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 26.4%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 7%, Difficult 6.3%
Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Souls-like 25.1%, Difficult 15.7%, Platformer 9%, 2D Platformer 6.1%
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 44.5%, Metroidvania 25.3%, Difficult 11.9%, Platformer 5.1%, 2D 3%
Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Souls-like 18.4%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 9.7%, Exploration 6.2%
Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Souls-like 22.6%, Difficult 13.2%, Platformer 8.9%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
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: Metroidvania 36.8%, Souls-like 34%, Difficult 12.2%, Indie 3.9%, RPG 3.9%
Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Souls-like 19.3%, Difficult 14.5%, Platformer 8.5%, Action RPG 5.7%
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 28.2%, Souls-like 24.4%, Difficult 15.3%, Platformer 9.4%, Exploration 4.9%
In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Souls-like 25.2%, Difficult 15.8%, Platformer 6.3%, Exploration 5.2%
SpellTome is a story driven fantasy adventure 2D platformer. Hurl balls of magic, dash across levels, and jump over obstacles while trying to get the fabled SpellTome.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Souls-like 27.9%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 6.9%, 2D 4.3%
Astronium is a metroidvania with souls-like aspects, with a focus on combat and on getting weapons. Defeat strong enemies, survive ambushes, explore diferent biomes and meet interesting individuals on this hostile planet
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Souls-like 22.3%, Difficult 17.6%, Exploration 5%, 2D 3.7%
Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 20.7%, Platformer 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
Last souls is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania soulslike game.The player controls a mysterious caped character and explores a labyrinthine, dark and cold world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Souls-like 24.7%, Difficult 14.5%, Platformer 9.4%, Exploration 4.5%
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 38%, Platformer 11.3%, Souls-like 10.5%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Action RPG 6.6%
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 24%, Difficult 15%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 5.3%
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 28.4%, Souls-like 19.7%, Difficult 11.9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Platformer 6.9%
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 32.3%, Souls-like 26.8%, Platformer 9.8%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
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 35.2%, Souls-like 28.2%, Platformer 7.4%, Adventure 4.6%, RPG 4.5%
In a world where a mysterious energy known as Va flows through and connects all living beings, a child with the power to command this energy was born. As the last of her kind, young Nara must unravel the dark secrets of her power and face the flames and shadows that took someone special from her.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 24%, Difficult 15%, Platformer 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
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: Metroidvania 45.6%, Souls-like 20.8%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Action RPG 5.4%, 2D 4.3%
GINSHA is a unique atmospheric pixelart Action Adventure Platformer with special Gravity Shield and Dash Mechanics. It combines a versatile Platformer core with RPG, Souls and Crafting Elements to an Anomaly among Metroidvania games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Souls-like 23.9%, Platformer 9.1%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
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 28%, Souls-like 23%, Difficult 13.4%, Platformer 8%, 2D Platformer 6.3%
Embark on an epic journey in Ceplion, a metroidvania-inspired action-platformer. Explore the Ceplion Island, uncovering mysteries and ancient secrets. Engage in precise combat against believers and monstrous creatures. Harness the power of inheritors to bring an end to the relentless war.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 20.5%, Difficult 15.2%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 5.1%
"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: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 20.3%, Platformer 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Difficult 6.2%
Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Souls-like 15.8%, Platformer 11.4%, Difficult 8.2%, Exploration 5.3%
