- #1 Jrago The Demon Hunter
97% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Jrago Studios
Windows
Jrago The Demon Hunter is an indie METROIDVANIA style 2D Platforming Action-Adventure Role Playing Game. The world is overcome in darkness, and you are a hunter named Jrago on a quest to slay the demons and bring back the light!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Soundtrack 11.5% ★, Demons 10.5%, Action RPG 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
- #2 Jrago III Requiem of the Night
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jrago Studios
Windows
JRAGO III Requiem of the Night is a gothic METROIDVANIA action RPG. Play as JRAGO, a demon hunter in an epic battle of spiritual warfare. Slay your way through hordes of demons and monsters to a heavy metal soundtrack! Overcome the forces of darkness to save the world and restore the light!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, FMV 10.3% ★, Hack and Slash 10%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Gothic 9.8% ★
- #3 Ceraphic Requiem
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elias IDIRI
Windows
Dive into a ruined world devastated by the gods. Ceraphic Requiem is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania with a demanding combat system. Master elemental magic combos, unravel the mysteries of the decay, and impose your will in the final moments of a moribund world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Action RPG 13.3%, Gothic 11.8% ★, Hack and Slash 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
- #4 Magnavale: Eternal Soul
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Barrier Studio
Windows · Linux
Eternal Soul is a gothic Metroidvania where you steal the souls of your enemies. Explore the castle, find powerful items & abilities, fight against demonic creatures, and learn the truth of your power.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Gothic 18.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Action RPG 10.5%, Demons 10.2%
- #5 Shadow Dungeon
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OO Cat
Windows
Sinister dungeons. Collapsing rifts of a corrupted otherworld.Nightmarish creatures crawl from the dark, Demon Lords lurk beneath the abyss.Enter the Shadow Dungeon. Carve your way through this dark gothic world and write your own legendary saga.
Why similar: Gothic 19.7% ★, Action RPG 16.2%, Loot 15.3%, Retro 10.9%, Demons 9.3%
- #6 Otherlights
94% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Soleil Artificiel
Windows
Otherlights is an action-RPG game with roguelike tendencies designed for 1 to 4 players. In this sunless world, unlock many heroes and develop their destinies to try to access the solar fragment guarded by the powerful Exharques.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 30.8%, Local Co-Op 21%, Action RPG 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, RPG 4.8%
- #7 A Knight of Lothen
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Angelos KyprianosPub: Spiral Lane Productions
Windows
A dark fantasy metroidvania fueled by heavy metal. Fight, explore, and carve your path through the ruined kingdom of Lothen.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Action RPG 14.8%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Medieval 8.7%
- #8 DEAD DAYLIGHT
91% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: KARMIU
Windows
"DEADDAYLIGHT" is a side-scrolling platform action-adventure game.Developed independently by a single person. It tells the dark story of a protagonist who wakes up from a nightmare about the plague during a plague after the gods abandoned the earth, and then return to the Cathedral of Holy Light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Gothic 16.1% ★, Action RPG 13%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Hack and Slash 9%
- #9 Slayer Of Sin
92% match3 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: TwixTrix
Windows
Slayer Of Sin is a 2D action platformer with simple hack-and-slash mechanics, incorporating arcade-like combat and art. Slayer Of Sin follows an unnamed hero's quest to save the human realm from the seven distinct demons, The Seven Deadly Sins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Demons 19.4%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%
- #10 Castlevania Dominus Collection
91% matchVery Positive94% of 2,622 reviews2024
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Action RPG 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Retro 8.4%
- #11 Fallen Prince
90% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Eridanus Games
Windows
Fallen Prince is an atmospheric combat-focused metroidvania with retro elements. Explore a bleak undead zone, hone your skills and rid the kingdom from your brother's vile sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action RPG 14.3%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Medieval 9.7%
- #12 Tearscape
89% 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: Metroidvania 27.1%, Gothic 25.3% ★, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%
- #13 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow a young Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Action RPG 17.4%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, RPG 6.7%
- #14 Etheral
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythic Forge Studios
Windows
Choose your heroes. Fight enemies. Shape the fate of the region. Play with friends, or forge ahead alone in Etheral, a tactics RPG.
Why similar: Gothic 31% ★, Action RPG 17%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Medieval 12.1%
- #15 The Flame and the Fart
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Saucy Steel Games
Windows
The Flame and the Fart: Hunt treasure, forge gear, build your hero. Loot bones, ores, relics from monsters; smelt and forge legendary equipment. Mix basic attacks, dashes, and spirit skills via gems into your own style. Battle through forests, snowy mountains, cursed villages, and uncover the truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Action RPG 15.7%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Medieval 10.1%, RPG 8.4%
- #16 Castlevania Advance Collection
86% matchVery Positive91% of 2,417 reviews2021
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Gothic 10.8% ★, Retro 10.1%
- #17 Tower of Kalemonvo
85% matchVery Positive84% of 461 reviews2025
Dev: osurPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!
Why similar: Gothic 23% ★, Action RPG 12.7%, Loot 11.9%, Demons 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%
- #18 Aldebaran Legend
86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Solitude Games
Windows
In a village located to the south, there is one of the twelve guardians, the warrior of Leo, known for his determination in combat and number of victories. Our hero will be responsible for finding the mystical artifacts, to prevent the kingdom from being bathed in blood and darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Action RPG 19.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, RPG 11.1%, Medieval 9.9%
- #19 Axel Quest
84% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: PowerSlash Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Action RPG 14.9%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Medieval 7.3%
- #20 Witchcrafter: Empire Legends
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Codeward
Windows · Mac · Linux
A systemic, dark fantasy metroidvania RPG where you are a young witchcrafter striving to control his power of 4 elements on a journey to find a mythical fifth one and save his kidnapped father. Your decisions count in this branching, thought-provoking story set in a vivid, murky world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Action RPG 16.4%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Magic 8.1%
- #21 Legend of Gaia: Rebirth
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yusheng
Windows
Legend of Gaia: Rebirth is a Metroidvania action game. Three forces collide across the continent of Eterna: the Divine Empire, the Gaia Faction, and the forces of Sin. Descend into Mount Olympus and recover the shattered fragments of the Rebirth Relic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Action RPG 13.7%, 2D Platformer 13%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Medieval 10.5%
- #22 Blessing Part I
82% matchPositive93% of 42 reviews2025
Dev: MalfunctionGhost
Windows
Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style action-adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman Lowe who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a great sword and flesh and blood, you will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Action RPG 17.9%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, RPG 8.8%
- #23 Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege
81% matchVery Positive94% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Saint Slayer is an NES-style 2D action game, featuring loads of stages, enemies, and gore set against the backdrop of late-17th century Europe. Play as the ex-soldier Rudiger and wield the Spear of Sacrilege as you save the Holy Roman Empire from the corrupt Catholic priest Father Pacer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Medieval 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
- #24 Toziuha Night: Dracula's Revenge
82% matchVery Positive83% of 136 reviews2022
Dev: Danny Garay
Windows · Linux
Follow the story of Xandria, the iron alchemist. Seeking revenge, she accepts the dangerous mission to put an end to the evil that resides in Dracula's castle and torments the people of Transylvania. Fight with an iron whip in this retro-style & Classic-Vania adventure.
Why similar: Gothic 27.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Demons 13.7%, Medieval 11.4%, Magic 11.4%
- #25 PROFANA
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pyromaniky
Windows
Hack’n’Slash your way to victory in this over-the-top action metroidvania. You are an angel tasked with one mission: infiltrate Hell, find the Devil and bring him to justice. Explore different hellscapes, find amazing new weapons and sanctify all demons with SSSadistic combos in Profana!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Demons 11.3%
- #26 Tails of Fate
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chase the Bunny
Windows · Linux
Fulfill this tale, as darkness swarms the fantasy lands of Fauna. Venture epic kingdoms and treacherous dungeons in a 2D action platformer, with Metroidvania elements in a hand-crafted pixel art world filled with souls-like boss fights, dungeon platforming, and dynamic enemy combat design.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Action RPG 15.2%, Magic 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Medieval 9.6%
- #27 Faction Reticent
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Alpherisk
Windows
A "whimsical fantasy" action platformer game with an open-ended progression. Utilize the given abilities to you to its fullest potential, and look epic while doing it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action RPG 15%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Medieval 6.8%
- #28 Brigands
79% matchMostly Positive94% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Simon RinfretPub: Azooloom
Windows
Brigands is a “top-down hack and slash / beat 'em up adventure” game set in a medieval fantasy world. A local co-op game for casual gamers who like high intensity challenges for short periods of time. You can play from 1 to 4 players on a single computer.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 26.9%, Action RPG 17.6%, Medieval 15.4%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Hack and Slash 10.5%
- #29 Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons
77% matchVery Positive91% of 423 reviews2024
Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Join Pampas and Selene as they overcome monsters, demons, and the Dark Priest with the help of the gods themselves! Explore this co-opvania 8-bit platformer alone or with a friend. This retro game is a loving tribute to an MSX2 masterpiece from the creator of UnEpic, Ghost 1.0, and UnMetal.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Local Co-Op 20.6%, Retro 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Medieval 9.3%
- #30 Alpha Sorcerer
78% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Corey Hardman
Windows
An elite sorcerer king with forgotten magical powers mysteriously reappears in a bloody quest for revenge in the supreme action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Action RPG 15.1%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%
- #31 Vegawon's Legacy
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DWS Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vegawon's Legacy is a Metroidvania Action RPG set in a rich 2D pixel art world. With fluid combat mechanics, deep character development and a huge world to explore, players will witness the dramatic story of a king who loses his wife and child.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Action RPG 15%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Medieval 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.6%
- #32 The Dark Heart of Balor
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: Game Artists, LLC
Windows
Archdemon Balor has opened the Gate of Hell into the human realm and hordes of demons and monsters have flooded into your world destroying everything in their path. You must protect those who are still alive and ultimately destroy Balor to close the Gate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Gothic 15.1% ★, Action RPG 12.8%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10%
- #33 Blood of Yamin
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quintillion Games
Windows
Blood of Yamin is a stylish metroidvania RPG where you can forge your own playstyle. Powered by the essence of a dead god, explore a gorgeous 2D world on the cusp of the industrial revolution, conquer powerful foes, and confront the unknown horrors lurking beneath the surface.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Action RPG 15%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Medieval 9.7%
- #34 Horde of Viscount
75% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Swiggins Studios
Windows
A metroidvania with: Both arcade and exploration areas - Use finite subweapons for advanced movement - Difficulty from casual up to souls-bourne-ring - Customize with equipment - Build your Town - Complete Quests - Having trouble on a stage? There are infinite lives; no game overs here!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Action RPG 17%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Local Co-Op 8.4%, Loot 8%
- #35 Filiy Eclipse
76% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Muramasa Fudo
Windows
Filiy Eclipse is an exploration action RPG that explores a mysterious world.Explore the surface, underground and sky of the star to discover what happened aboard it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Action RPG 20.1%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, RPG 8%, Hack and Slash 5.7%
- #36 A Song in Elyel Nalore
74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sunflower Games
Windows
"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Action RPG 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Magic 7%
- #37 Duat: Beyond Light & Shadow
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Figi Studios
Windows · Mac
The mystical Egyptian underworld beckons you in Duat: Beyond Light & Shadow! Foil the plans of Set and Apep using your powers of light. Explore the varied environments of the underworld and battle your way through in this epic pixel art style Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Gothic 17.9% ★, Action RPG 11.3%, Demons 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
- #38 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine - Prologue
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 36 reviews2021
Dev: TripleCh3rryPub: Proponent Games
Windows
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine - Prologue is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. This is just a taste of the full game which will feature decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Gothic 21.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Medieval 9.5%
- #39 Watcher Chronicles
73% matchVery Positive86% of 170 reviews2022
Dev: Third Sphere Game Studios
Windows · Mac
Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Local Co-Op 22.6%, Action RPG 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Hack and Slash 8.2%
- #40 The Golden Eyed Ghosts
73% matchMixed57% of 42 reviews2023
Dev: Syphono4Pub: indie.io
Windows
The Golden Eyed Ghosts is a dark fantasy soulslike heavily influenced by the legacy of Zelda adventures, set in the crumbling kingdom of Andromeda. As exiled warrior Orion, search for a way to restore his memories and unravel a terrifying conspiracy.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Gothic 23.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Action RPG 12.2%, Medieval 11.3%
- #41 Bat Blast!
71% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: Cyan Sundae
Windows
Bat Blast! is a 2D game about magical bats. Take control of one of many magical fruit bats and blast your way upwards through the minions of 'The Master' as you strive to escape his spooky tower.
Why similar: Gothic 28.2% ★, 2D Platformer 14%, Retro 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Demons 11.6%
- #42 Of Ash and Steel
70% matchMixed65% of 6,426 reviews2025
Dev: Fire & FrostPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.
Why similar: Gothic 37.1% ★, Action RPG 19%, Medieval 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, RPG 6.2%
- #43 Maximus 2: Street Gladiators
72% matchVery Positive93% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: Four Fats
Windows · Mac
A fantasy beat-em-up that focuses on crunchy and satisfying combat. We captured the spirit of some of the best classic beat-em-ups, melding them into one memorable experience. Fight solo or with up to 4 players cooperative multiplayer!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.2%, 4 Player Local 16.9%, Medieval 13.2%, Demons 11%, Hack and Slash 9.2%
- #44 Vyanka's Memories
71% matchPositive100% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: O Rei LuizPub: A Tenda com Games
Windows
Vyanka's Memories is a platform-style game with metroidvania elements. Vyanka is a monster hunter who was called to her home village to protect it from a vampire. In the confrontation, she loses all her memories and powers and must remember them by defeating monsters in different biomes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Gothic 26.3% ★, Action RPG 16.5%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #45 Dark Year
72% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Alexsandro Andrade
Windows
Dark Year medieval fantasy game with a dark air, embark on this adventure as Marius, a commander of the army of the northern kingdom, who must return to the castle his journey will be full of enemies and an evil that never sleeps awaits him... You will be able to face them.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Medieval 12.9%, Arcade 10.5%
- #46 Dungeon League
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 66 reviews2018
Dev: Christopher Yabsley
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Dungeon Master has a new favourite sport: Dungeon League takes everything that is awesome about dungeon crawling and spews it out as ten minutes of chaotic, competitive, multiplayer action.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 45.5%, Local Co-Op 24.7%, Action RPG 15.9%, RPG 8.9%, Action 4.9%
- #47 Tower of Pandemonium
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Freddy Guerra
Windows
Tower of Pandemonium is a top-down RPG and 2D platformer where your choices determine your fate, featuring 6 guilds, 6 classes, action, puzzles, mystery and memorable characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Action RPG 17.6%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, RPG 9.4%
- #48 Slain 2: The Beast Within
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Steel MantisPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
A brutal gothic hack-and-slash where steel and savagery collide. As Prince Akran, wield the sentient blade Bathoryn, embrace your werewolf fury, and battle through a dying world against the forces of Vroll. The quest begins now.
Why similar: Gothic 25.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Medieval 12.4%, Action RPG 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
- #49 Human vs Food
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OdGames
Windows
Human vs Food is a challenging action platformer game set in a world where food has taken over the world. In battle, you will have to destroy food a lot and skillfully. Explore 100 levels, play as 6 different characters with different skills. Save the world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Soundtrack 23% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Medieval 13.5%, Magic 8.4%
- #50 Timespinner 2: Unwoven Dream
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lunar Ray Games
Windows · Linux
Travel to the Tower in the Sea to avert the apocalypse, in this exploration action-platformer. Join Auria, a retired war hero, as she adventures through a beautiful and dangerous world to save her family and the fabric of reality itself!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Gothic 24.6% ★, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Retro 9.2%, Local Co-Op 9%
- #51 Dark Throne
69% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Elroy SaltzherrPub: Dark Throne
Windows
Awaken as a knight in this 2D Metroidvania platformer. Explore, unlock abilities, and battle foes to escape a treacherous dungeon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Medieval 13.6%, 2D Platformer 13%, Action RPG 12.4%
- #52 Elderand
68% 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: Metroidvania 28.1%, Gothic 24.6% ★, Action RPG 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
- #53 Chronicon
68% matchVery Positive94% of 9,628 reviews2020
Dev: Subworld
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 23%, Loot 19%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Action RPG 16.2%, Hack and Slash 11.8%
- #54 Praise To The Moon
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: PolarCatStudio
Windows
PRAISE TO THE MOON- It is a Metroidvania, based on Momodora, Castlevania, and Souls-like games, with ARPG systems
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Action RPG 16.7%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Demons 10.2%, RPG 9.5%
- #55 Kalinur
67% matchVery Positive96% of 497 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel vs Pixel
Windows
Defeat the mage Kalinur and bring peace back to the kingdom in this mini metroidvania with a lot of action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Demons 15.2%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Medieval 10.6%
- #56 Devoul- Curse of the Soulless
69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Sweeping Avalanche Creations
Windows
Devoul- Curse of the Soulless is a metroidvania style game set in a dark and corrupted world. Follow the adventures of Gebriel, a demon hunter, and Lani his ghost sidekick, while they explore the cursed castle Cambriala seeking the infamous vampire lord Raizer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Gothic 22.9% ★, Action RPG 13.4%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Demons 8.2%
- #57 Castle In The Darkness 2
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LABS Works
Windows
From Matt Kap and Simon Parzer ("The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth"), Castle In The Darkness 2 drops players into a brand-new adventure! Explore a vast world and overcome the darkness in this fun and fast-paced adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Action RPG 18.5%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Magic 9.4%, Medieval 9.2%
- #58 Valiant Saga
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PixhittPub: Nuntius Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Valiant Saga is a brutal 2D action-platformer with RPG elements. Wield a massive axe and explore cursed kingdoms, from snowy hills to blood soaked catacombs. Face hordes of abysmal creatures with pixel art visuals and a powerful metal soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Gothic 17.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Demons 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
- #59 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 79 reviews2019
Dev: Planet Tobor
Windows
A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Retro 13.3%, Action RPG 12.4%, Medieval 9.3%
- #60 魂途 Xoul
66% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Sounder Studio
Windows
Xoul is a uniquely styled 2D ARPG. You can use the game's distinctive "Custom Combo" feature to create your own chain attacks, defeat various enemies, experience diverse stories, unravel the mysteries of this world—and then make your choice.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Action RPG 16.6%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Gothic 14.3% ★, RPG 7.6%