60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Souls-like, Platformer, Action, Metroidvania.
A metroidvania full of bald guys? Reach the top of the tower with pixel-perfect jumps, collecting weapons that let you unlock the map. Be careful! every mistake can send you, literally, back to the beginning. Only then will you be able to take revenge on the one who mocked you and your alopecia...
Eden Lumina
Eden Lumina is a hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Milo has just a yo-yo, and a whole world ahead of him: vast, full of hostile creatures and unlikely friends, its history carved in stone in a language nobody can read anymore.
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.
Eden Lumina is a hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Milo has just a yo-yo, and a whole world ahead of him: vast, full of hostile creatures and unlikely friends, its history carved in stone in a language nobody can read anymore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Souls-like 21.8%, Precision Platformer 11.7%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Difficult 8.6%
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 37%, Souls-like 27.8%, Difficult 14.7%, Platformer 8.6%, Hand-drawn 4.8%
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 26.4%, Souls-like 18.8%, Precision Platformer 18.1%, Difficult 12.2%, Platformer 8.5%
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 38.1%, Souls-like 25.1%, Difficult 16.2%, Platformer 7.4%, Hand-drawn 4.7%
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 31.9%, Souls-like 25.8%, Difficult 14.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Hand-drawn 6.9%
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 32.7%, Souls-like 25.9%, Difficult 14.3%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Platformer 7.4%
Demidoff Corp is an atmospheric 2D metroidvania based on Ural folk tales. Explore mystical lands, fight ancient creatures, unlock new abilities, and uncover Demidov’s secret to put an end to the evil that has awoken in the depths of the Ural mountains.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Souls-like 27.3%, Difficult 14.5%, Platformer 9.3%, Precision Platformer 6.3%
A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Souls-like 27.4%, Precision Platformer 9.8%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Platformer 6.7%
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 33.4%, Souls-like 18.5%, Precision Platformer 13.4%, Difficult 11.4%, Platformer 9.3%
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 28%, Souls-like 22.3%, Precision Platformer 18%, Difficult 12.7%, Platformer 7.6%
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 33.8%, Souls-like 26.7%, Difficult 13.4%, Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 6.8%
Challenge your jumping skills and immerse yourself in the world of real jumping tactics. The stakes are high, remember, the higher you climb, the harder you fall, every mistake can teach you a valuable lesson, or not, but it will be fun!
Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Precision Platformer 26.7%, Difficult 19.2%, Platformer 7.9%, Adventure 5.3%
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 44.6%, Souls-like 31.9%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D 3.9%, Adventure 3.3%
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 38.2%, Souls-like 28.6%, Difficult 14.6%, Platformer 10.6%, Adventure 3.9%
Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 22.1%, Precision Platformer 18.7%, Difficult 12.6%, Platformer 8.6%
Experience the rush of soaring, dashing and leaping with unmatched agility as you navigate intricate levels and test your skills in a vibrant, treacherous world.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Precision Platformer 23.1%, Metroidvania 20%, Difficult 13.5%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
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 36.3%, Souls-like 22.7%, Difficult 12.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Adventure 4.5%
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 33.5%, Souls-like 27.5%, Difficult 13.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
Embark yourself on an adventure through the Marble Palace and uncover the plentiful secrets it hides! Explore magnificent views and fight through the hostile halls of the palace, all while making use of the innovative plane change mechanics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Precision Platformer 23.7%, Souls-like 23.4%, Platformer 7.7%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Souls-like 26.7%, Difficult 16.1%, Platformer 9.2%, 2D Platformer 4.4%
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 35%, Souls-like 28.6%, Platformer 10.9%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Hand-drawn 6.9%
An adventure that will test your skills using only 2 buttons!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Precision Platformer 27.9%, Platformer 10.4%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Arcade 4.2%
Explore this foreign world and manipulate time to navigate through the challenges that lie along your path! Meet the inhabitants of this strange realm as they push you towards finding the Timeless Rain...
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Precision Platformer 17.9%, Difficult 15.5%, Hand-drawn 11%, Platformer 10.2%
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 35.7%, Souls-like 27.5%, Platformer 9.9%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, 2D Platformer 8%
A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Souls-like 27.9%, Difficult 17%, 2D Platformer 8%, Platformer 7.9%
Neither Day nor Night is a challenging, precision platformer. The Adventure of a girl trying to find her younger sister in a mysterious and bloody world. Use your skills to avoid obstacles, enemies, traps. Make your way through by thinking and doing - exactly in that order!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Souls-like 19.4%, Precision Platformer 18.7%, Adventure 11.8%, Difficult 10.6%
Step into the shoes of the new heroine and pursue the treasures in this exceptionally demanding adventure. Explore lands where only the most resilient players will reach the summit.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.1%, Precision Platformer 23.2%, Difficult 15.4%, Platformer 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
Help Brad reunite with his family and complete all hand-crafted 2D platform challenges in a colorful twisted world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Precision Platformer 32.3%, Difficult 18.1%, Platformer 7.5%, Adventure 3.8%
Explore Trash Heart, a planet in the iron grip of the Trash Lord. Find artefacts that grant powerful abilities, fight hordes of deadly foes, and save a planet of outcast robots. Or just scrounge up all the trash your grubby little raccoon hands can hold.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Precision Platformer 27%, Difficult 16.1%, Platformer 6.9%, 2D Platformer 5.6%
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 39.8%, Souls-like 25.1%, Difficult 14%, Platformer 9.8%, Hand-drawn 4.9%
Embark on a gripping journey through Neon Moon, a dynamic Metroidvania where you confront ancient adversaries, unleash extraordinary abilities, and unearth potent relics, driven by the sole desire to conquer the enigmatic Dark Night haunting Nightlight.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 20.4%, Precision Platformer 18.2%, Difficult 11.5%, Hand-drawn 7.3%
Lost deep inside a cave, jump your way back to the surface in this retro NES-style platformer. Every leap is a challenge, every landing a victory. But beware… in the depths, progress itself is your greatest enemy. One wrong jump, and it's back to square one.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.5%, Difficult 19%, Souls-like 14.3%, Platformer 10.5%, Psychological Horror 8.2%
Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Souls-like 22.5%, Hand-drawn 12%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Platformer 7.2%
Dash and slash through an innovative kinetic metroidvania. The Tower of Time awaits – a rich, handcrafted world fractured by the collapse of time. Slice through foes in tough-as-talons bite-sized battles, and master the way of the bird warrior.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Difficult 15.2%, Precision Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Hand-drawn 8.1%
MAGNET is a pixel-art Metroidvania set in a ruined world of robots. Harness magnetic and electrical powers to defeat enemies and overcome obstacles. Acquire new weapons and abilities to upgrade your robot.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Souls-like 26.5%, Precision Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Platformer 6.8%
To Clean The Mountain is a platformer where you traverse a mountainous environment by flinging yourself with a bag. Enjoy the open environment without guardrails as you persevere towards the summit.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.5%, Souls-like 22.8%, Difficult 15.8%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
Umbra is a fantasy-style game that is story-driven with Metroid-Vania style elements, encouraging world exploration and discovery. Dive into an unforgiven world and discover the secrets behind an abandoned kingdom, and its mysterious and deceiving ruler.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Souls-like 20.7%, Precision Platformer 19.4%, Platformer 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Souls-like 24.6%, Difficult 12.5%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D Platformer 6.9%
Explore the Egyptian underworld in this precision platformer! Jump, whip, and dash your way through a challenging, interconnected world that weaves linear gauntlets with open-ended exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Precision Platformer 27.2%, Difficult 16.8%, Platformer 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
In a place of reality, a soul longs for an escape and is not alone; dark things are lurking but energy is your friend. Soulbound is an atmospheric metroidvania platformer packed with action where the past is your future.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 18.5%, Precision Platformer 18.4%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 8.9%
The treasures hidden on the peaks await the most lively, goat daredevils. The challenge will be difficult and… irritating - only the best and most patient will get to the top.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.1%, Souls-like 18.5%, Difficult 16.9%, Platformer 9%, Psychological Horror 7.1%
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 31.9%, Souls-like 26.3%, Difficult 14.4%, Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 14.3%, Platformer 12.7%, Precision Platformer 12.6%, Difficult 11.8%
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 32.9%, Souls-like 26.6%, Difficult 14.5%, Platformer 10.2%, 2D Platformer 5.5%
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 34.3%, Souls-like 27.4%, Difficult 15.2%, Platformer 10%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
"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 38%, Souls-like 28.7%, Difficult 14.2%, Platformer 10.8%, Adventure 3.9%
A challenging Classicvania game with an instant death - infinite respawn mechanic (and an "easy" mode). It's tactical: you need to understand each challenge, and time your moves for perfect execution. Easy to learn but hard to master. It's about Vlad the Impaler, the real medieval Dracula.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 23.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Precision Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 6.5%
Get lost in the Underdusk: a broken world full of danger and mystery. Experience brutal precision platforming, search for collectibles to expand your powerset and regain your lost memories in an atmospheric 2D pixel art adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Precision Platformer 26.7%, Difficult 16.3%, Platformer 10.4%, Adventure 3.2%
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 37.5%, Souls-like 28.6%, Difficult 15.1%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D 3.3%
Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Precision Platformer 27.9%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Arcade 5.1%
A challenging action-platformer where players navigate diverse biomes filled with unique enemies, tough platforming challenges, and intense boss fights. With tight controls and punishing difficulty, the game rewards precision, mastery, and exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Precision Platformer 27.1%, Difficult 13.1%, Platformer 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7.7%
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 42.8%, Platformer 12%, Souls-like 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Hand-drawn 9.1%
All the monsters on the ground were defeated, yet the world was not at peace. With a beam of light rising over the field, the protagonist’s precious belongings—bag, sneakers, diary, even a hairpin—scattered into the sky. With everything gone upward, the only way left is to climb.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.5%, Difficult 20.9%, Platformer 12.6%, Souls-like 11.8%, Psychological Horror 10.3%
Fight, explore, and collect. Step into the role of a wandering fox in this Eastern-fantasy Metroidvania, braving a beautifully crafted world fraught with danger.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Souls-like 27.6%, Difficult 14.7%, Platformer 9.5%, Hand-drawn 4%
A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Precision Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 15.3%, Difficult 7.1%, Adventure 6.4%
Aeterna Lucis is the highly anticipated sequel to Aeterna Noctis. Following the gameplay steps of the first entry in the series, Aeterna Lucis is a Metroidvania that combines fast-paced combat, a large interconnected map, secret hunting, optional challenges, and a rich and deep story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Souls-like 22.7%, Precision Platformer 19.4%, Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.5%, Precision Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Difficult 10.6%, 2D 2.4%
Set out on a journey through Sutra Pilgrim！ Hone your skills, gather powerful Artifacts, meet steadfast allies, and challenge fearsome Yaoguai Kings. Traverse a vast mythic world inspired by Journey to the West, seek the Sutra Pilgrim, and uncover the hidden truth behind this westbound journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Souls-like 31.6%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 6.8%, Adventure 4%
Take on the challenge of going up with your sword in this high-stakes precision platformer! Slash, launch, and maneuver your way upward, unlocking unknown powers—but beware, one wrong move could send you crashing all the way back down!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.9%, Souls-like 19.1%, Difficult 15.1%, Platformer 10.6%, Psychological Horror 7.4%
