Games Like Jotun: Valhalla Edition

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.5%, Female Protagonist 18%, Difficult 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a stunning hand-drawn art style and challenging, large-scale boss encounters that mirror the visual and mechanical intensity of Jotun.

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Why similar: Mythology 51.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Isometric 8.2%, Difficult 7.3%, Hand-drawn 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the deep connection to Greek mythology and high-stakes, action-oriented combat that fans of Jotun's boss-rush style will appreciate.

Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Mythology 46%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Isometric 10.9%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Difficult 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Continuing the legacy of its predecessor, this title offers refined mythological combat and a compelling narrative journey through the underworld.

Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.

Why similar: Mythology 66.7%, Adventure 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%, Action 5.7%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique art style, inspired by ancient pottery, perfectly complements the mythological exploration and side-scrolling action found in Jotun.

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Why similar: Difficult 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Boss Rush 12.9% ★, Adventure 10.2%, Souls-like 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like Jotun, this game focuses heavily on minimalist, high-difficulty boss-rush combat where every strike counts.

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Mythology 53.8%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Atmospheric 9%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deeply immersive, narrative-driven experience rooted in Norse mythology and the psychological journey of a Viking warrior.

Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.

Why similar: Mythology 48.7%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 6.5%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the feeling of being a small hero facing gargantuan enemies, directly mirroring the core gameplay loop of Jotun.

Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her destiny? To rescue her younger brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura.

Why similar: Mythology 44.5%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Adventure 7.1%, Atmospheric 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a beautiful hand-drawn aesthetic and a focus on mythology-based adventure that feels very similar to Jotun's presentation.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Isometric 34.1%, Adventure 21.8%, Exploration 13.1%, Action 12.3%, Souls-like 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This isometric adventure captures a similar atmospheric quality and features challenging, pattern-based boss fights that reward precision.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Difficult 26.5%, Great Soundtrack 26.3%, Boss Rush 20.1% ★, Atmospheric 10%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: For players who loved the boss-rush aspect of Jotun, this game offers a pure, high-intensity combat experience against unique, challenging guardians.

Boss Rush: Mythology - This is an action game in which you have to fight various creatures and gods from Greek, Scandinavian, Slavic and Egyptian mythologies.

Why similar: Mythology 42.1%, Difficult 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Action 8.9%, Souls-like 7%

Why You'll Like It: As the title suggests, this game focuses entirely on the core mechanic of fighting mythological bosses in a 2D space.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.8%, Difficult 23%, Adventure 12.7%, Atmospheric 10%, Exploration 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at atmospheric storytelling and challenging, skill-based combat, providing a similar sense of exploration in a ruined world.

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: Difficult 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Souls-like 13.1%, Adventure 11.6%, 2D 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D action-platformer features a dark, religious atmosphere and difficult boss encounters that demand mastery of movement and timing.

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: Difficult 29.3%, Isometric 24.9%, Boss Rush 13.1% ★, Souls-like 7.6%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art boss-rush game that focuses on difficult, fast-paced combat against powerful deities.

Jump into this challenging retro platformer! Play as Thor, use his mighty hammer and unique items to explore the Northern Realms. Beware of mythical creatures blocking your path to become a god!

Why similar: Mythology 45.1%, Vikings 24.3% ★, Difficult 23.6%, Action 4.1%, 2D 3%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer that uses the Norse theme to provide a challenging, 2D experience focused on movement and combat.

Behind you lies a trail of broken helms, shattered shields. You hold the axe of a fallen foe. Worn and dented, it will suit it's purpose. What lies ahead is still a mystery. Your goal is not.

Why similar: Adventure 33.5%, Action 19.6%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Indie 8.9%, Fantasy 8%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that leans heavily into the Viking aesthetic, featuring cinematic combat and atmospheric environments.

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: Female Protagonist 27%, Action 20.3%, Difficult 17.4%, Souls-like 13.5%, 2D 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This dark, hand-drawn 2D action game features challenging combat and a somber atmosphere that resonates with Jotun's tone.

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

Why similar: Mythology 51%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Adventure 9.9%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Fantasy 5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the atmospheric, folklore-inspired adventure elements of Jotun, focusing on exploration and puzzle-solving.

Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.

Why similar: Mythology 32.8%, Hand-drawn 20.1%, Female Protagonist 13%, Adventure 8.5%, Souls-like 5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D souls-like that emphasizes dark fantasy, hand-drawn aesthetics, and challenging action-adventure gameplay.

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: Difficult 40%, Souls-like 22.6%, Action 8.7%, 2D 8.3%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D Souls-like that captures the dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty expected by fans of challenging action games.

Unravel a mystery inspired by Viking myth and legend in The Frostrune, a classic point-and-click adventure based on historically accurate Norse culture and environments.

Why similar: Mythology 52.2%, Vikings 21.9% ★, Adventure 16.1%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Story Rich 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that is deeply rooted in Norse mythology and Viking culture, focusing on narrative and atmosphere.

Long ago, Ragnarok—the End Times—loomed upon the realms. The All-Father Odin, with the last of his strength, created an emissary of redemption, Valkyrie; her sole task being the salvation of a doomed world.

Why similar: Mythology 42.5%, Female Protagonist 28.4%, Action 11.7%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Fantasy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG leans into Norse mythology and features a female protagonist navigating a world of gods and spirits.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Isometric 27.5%, Difficult 26.6%, Exploration 15.9%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Souls-like 7%

Why You'll Like It: While isometric, it shares a focus on exploration and difficult boss encounters that require the player to learn enemy patterns.

ATONE is a Norse mythology-inspired, hand-drawn game that blends interactive storytelling and complex puzzles with a rhythm game combat system. Inherit the role of a young warrior named Estra as she journeys through Midgard to unveil the truth behind her father’s death.

Why similar: Mythology 33.4%, Hand-drawn 21.5%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Adventure 12.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends Norse mythology with unique rhythm-based combat and puzzle-solving for a distinct narrative experience.

A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!

Why similar: Mythology 54.5%, Difficult 17.3%, Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 8.7%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: While a survival game, it offers an unparalleled Norse mythology experience with exploration and boss fights that define the player's progress.

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

Why similar: Mythology 40.7%, Hand-drawn 21.9%, Adventure 14.5%, Action 8.1%, Fantasy 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, arcade-style action game that captures the difficulty and Viking theme found in Jotun.

Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.

Why similar: Mythology 58.6%, Isometric 22.7%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Indie 4.5%, Action 4.4%

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: Difficult 34.3%, Adventure 14.5%, Exploration 12%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Souls-like 9%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal action-RPG features unique combat mechanics and massive, challenging bosses that require careful observation.

Viking Vengeance is a God-Worshiping Rogue-lite Dungeon Crawler ARPG set in a historical fiction world. You play as a Templar with pagan origins who rediscovers his roots and learns to wield the powers of the Norse Gods in his quest to change the destiny of his people and stop Ragnarok.

Why similar: Mythology 39.2%, Isometric 20.1%, Action 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Fantasy 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that allows players to interact with Norse gods and engage in hack-and-slash combat within a Viking setting.

Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.

Why similar: Difficult 35%, Female Protagonist 34.7%, Souls-like 9.7%, Fantasy 9.1%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike action game that features mythological themes and challenging combat against various deities.

Join Roll the Valkyrie as she subverts fate in a retro indie platformer taking after PSX classics. Climb, dash, jump, and glide your way up a falling sky island, to stop it from destroying the world below.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.1%, Adventure 20%, Exploration 15.3%, Fantasy 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Rule the god of thunder and challenge all the gods of the nine realms! In this Rogue-like, hack and slash game, develop your strategy and skills, subject all the gods who challenge you to your wrath, and become the only god of the universe.

Why similar: Mythology 55.9%, Isometric 18.7%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 7.4%, Indie 2.9%

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28%, Adventure 18.6%, Action 14.2%, Indie 8.7%, Fantasy 7.9%

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

Why similar: Mythology 51.2%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Vikings 10.8% ★, Adventure 6.7%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Why similar: Action 36%, Great Soundtrack 32.3%, Adventure 21.6%, Singleplayer 5.2%, Atmospheric 5%

Carve your path through hordes of enemies, defying the gods to seize the power of Morrigan, Goddess of Death, and retrieve the soul of your beloved! SoulQuest combines amazing gameplay with the unique Celtic mythology into one, action-packed mixture!

Why similar: Mythology 53.2%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Adventure 9.9%, Action 5.4%, Fantasy 5.2%

INVICTA: The Next Queen is a TopDown Soulslike game where a legendary warrior must fight her way through hell and claim her soul once more. Take the role of Moma as you explore the labyrinthian dungeons that make up the Circle of Greed and defeat King Midas in single combat.

Why similar: Mythology 39.3%, Isometric 17%, Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 6.9%, Action 6.2%

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: Difficult 21.3%, Souls-like 17.3%, Adventure 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Action 10.3%

Classic RPG, with lore based on Norse mythology. Travel through mesmerizing locations, meet fantasy characters and fight to protect Elven immortality.

Why similar: Mythology 40.7%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Adventure 17.5%, Action 10%, Indie 7.9%

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Why similar: Mythology 64.2%, Adventure 10.8%, Action 7%, Exploration 4%, Atmospheric 3.8%

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Why similar: Adventure 22.8%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Action 12.4%, Difficult 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!

Why similar: Action 37%, Great Soundtrack 29.1%, Adventure 14.5%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Singleplayer 8%

In this epic Norse myth-inspired roguelike dungeon crawler, wield divine power to challenge Loki and uncover the secrets of the Nine Realms through the branches of Yggdrasil. Grow stronger and reshape Ragnarok’s fate with legendary weapons of the gods.

Why similar: Mythology 80.1%, Action 10.7%, Indie 7%, Fantasy 2.2%

Enter a world of Slavic myth and medieval adventure. As a young bogatyr, journey to the Thrice-Nine Kingdom, challenge Koschei the Deathless, and save your immortal soul in Bylina – an epic action-adventure rooted in Slavic folklore, with a heavy focus on skill-based combat.

Why similar: Mythology 63.2%, Adventure 10.9%, Atmospheric 6.1%, Action 4.9%, Souls-like 4.2%

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: Great Soundtrack 20.9%, Difficult 19.8%, Female Protagonist 12%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Adventure 7%

Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

Why similar: Difficult 42%, Vikings 18.6% ★, Adventure 11.6%, Action 10.1%, Indie 6.7%

A rogue-like river journey through the backwaters of a forgotten post-societal America. Forage, craft, evade predators.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.9%, Adventure 18.6%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Difficult 7%, Exploration 6.7%

In this future viking horror you awake in a sanctuary of steel and concrete, built to research and exploit the worlds of Yggdrasil, and to house an artifact, buried in the earth aeons ago.First person with a futuristic Norse mythology story. Horror adventure in the realms of Yggdrasil.

Why similar: Mythology 56.9%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Adventure 12.4%, Action 5.1%, Atmospheric 3.9%

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: Great Soundtrack 24.6%, Difficult 21.6%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Adventure 8%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Selected by the fickle finger of fate, Abe™, floor-waxer first class for RuptureFarms, was catapulted into a life of adventure when he overheard plans by his boss, Molluck the Glukkon™, to turn Abe and his fellow Mudokons into Tasty Treats as part of a last-ditch effort to rescue Molluck's failing meat-packing empire.

Why similar: Adventure 90.8%, Difficult 3.5%, 2D 1.9%, Atmospheric 1.4%, Singleplayer 1%

The Dungeon Lord is back – and this time he’s serious! In Dungeons 2, fulfil the Dungeon Lord’s insatiable quest for vengeance by recruiting fearsome new monsters from all corners of the underworld in order to undertake his evil bidding.

Why similar: Fantasy 82.7%, Singleplayer 17.3%

Stories: The Path of Destinies is an Action RPG, an enchanted storybook filled with madcap fantasy tales, each told by a zippy narrator attuned to the player’s choices and actions.

Why similar: Adventure 82.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Action 3.5%, Isometric 2.7%, Fantasy 2.6%

Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 48.5%, Adventure 23.5%, Action 16.4%, Fantasy 5.6%, Atmospheric 3.5%

In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!

Why similar: Difficult 31.8%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Action 10.9%, Souls-like 9.3%, Adventure 6.7%

Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.

Why similar: Adventure 30.2%, Fantasy 17.8%, Atmospheric 17%, 2D 12.7%, Singleplayer 12.6%

《God Souls》 is a 3D hardcore action game based on Nordic mythology. The main content of the game is invigorating and exciting combat, and it has combined a variety of elements and ability development systems.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.7%, Adventure 20%, Action 13.1%, Souls-like 10.6%, Indie 9.8%

Rule the god of thunder and challenge all the gods of the nine realms! In this Rogue-like, hack and slash game, develop your strategy and skills, subject all the gods who challenge you to your wrath, and become the only god of the universe.

Why similar: Mythology 79.7%, Action 14.4%, Indie 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.

Why similar: Atmospheric 35.4%, Action 30.1%, Indie 21.1%, Singleplayer 13.5%

Guide Bob the sleepwalker to the safety of his bed by taking control of his subconscious guardian, Subob. Explore a surreal and hand-painted dream world, avoid dangers and get Bob safely back to bed.

Why similar: Isometric 55.1%, Indie 22.4%, Action 16.4%, Singleplayer 6.1%