Games Like Kharon's Crypt - Even Death May Die

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 46.5%, Metroidvania 30.3%, Dark Fantasy 14%, 2D 3%, Action 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a complex, lore-rich metroidvania experience with challenging boss fights and a dark, interconnected 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: Metroidvania 42.8%, Souls-like 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, 2D 3.4%, Action 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a haunting dark-fantasy world and challenging souls-like combat wrapped in a beautiful, gritty pixel-art style.

Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Souls-like 35.1%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, 2D 3.6%, Action 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines gothic horror themes with precise metroidvania exploration and brutal combat mechanics.

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: Souls-like 38.1%, Metroidvania 37.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Action 3.5%, Adventure 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, challenging souls-like metroidvania that strips away platforming to focus entirely on combat and boss encounters.

Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Post-apocalyptic 15.4%, Old School 9.8%, Retro 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Perfectly captures the retro dungeon-crawler aesthetic while providing deep, nonlinear exploration and puzzle-solving.

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 51.9%, Metroidvania 27%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, 2D 3.1%, Action 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive 2D souls-like experience that captures the oppressive atmosphere and deep character progression of the genre.

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: Metroidvania 39.1%, Souls-like 34.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, painterly souls-like metroidvania that focuses on high-stakes combat and a melancholic narrative.

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Old School 9.9%, Retro 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends metroidvania exploration with clever, puzzle-heavy gameplay that requires creative use of your environment.

Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Souls-like 33.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, 2D 3.7%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy metroidvania that emphasizes challenging combat and exploration in a decaying world.

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: Metroidvania 32.5%, Souls-like 30.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Exploration 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique anatomy-based combat mechanics and a surreal, dark-fantasy world that rewards careful exploration.

Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Souls-like 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Mystery 8.5%, Retro 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features detailed pixel art and fluid combat that captures the classic feel of 2D action-adventure games.

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Exploration 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet atmospheric metroidvania that focuses on exploration and uncovering secrets within a dungeon-like afterlife.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 74%, Retro 8.7%, Exploration 4.7%, Adventure 4.6%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled metroidvania that emphasizes exploration, mystery, and difficult boss fights in a lonely, atmospheric setting.

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: Souls-like 32.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Metroidvania 17.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: While 3D, it perfectly captures the dark, melancholic atmosphere and challenging combat found in the best souls-like adventures.

Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Retro 14.2%, Old School 9.4%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a retro-inspired dark fantasy adventure with challenging combat and meaningful player choices.

After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.6%, Retro 12.9%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 6.9%, Story Rich 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging indie metroidvania that focuses on exploration and atmospheric storytelling.

Roguelite Pseudo-3D Dungeon Crawler. It's King's Field but procedurally generated, and with Hexen-style graphics!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, Souls-like 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Old School 15.4%, Retro 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that focuses on high-difficulty combat and dark-fantasy aesthetics.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Retro 10.2%, Exploration 9.6%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-aesthetic metroidvania that balances exploration and combat with a charming, interconnected world.

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 33.8%, Souls-like 32.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Action 6.5%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy metroidvania that emphasizes boss fights and character progression in a dark world.

Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.1%, Dungeon Crawler 31.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Action 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that introduces unique tile-shifting mechanics to its souls-like combat loop.

Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Mystery 12.7%, Exploration 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult metroidvania that leans into dark, eldritch themes and intricate level design.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 67%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Anime 9.2%, Action 4.2%, Exploration 4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style metroidvania that excels in dungeon exploration, loot progression, and challenging boss encounters.

Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Retro 15.3%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Arcade 8.7%, Exploration 7%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action-platformer that provides a classic, retro-inspired dungeon experience.

Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Souls-like 31.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Exploration 7.3%, Story Rich 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like metroidvania that emphasizes hack-and-slash combat and exploration in a mysterious world.

Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Souls-like 25.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Story Rich 7.1%, Exploration 7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced metroidvania with a focus on elemental combat and side-scrolling exploration.

Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.7%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Story Rich 11.6%, 2D 6.3%, Retro 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique metroidvania that explores dark psychological themes through creative platforming and combat.

Into the Necrovale is an Action RPG in which you collect powerful items that interact with one another. You must be clever with your build if you hope to pierce the mysteries and dangers of the Necrovale, where a thousand generations of miscreants and criminals have been banished.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37.1%, Dark Fantasy 28%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Medieval 7.5%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawler that blends action-RPG elements with a dark, loot-driven progression system.

Shadowcrypt is an arcade-style dungeon crawler with tactical sword & shield combat. Find the Necromancer and defeat his horde of undead warriors through a series of labyrinthine rooms.

Why similar: Action 86.3%, Singleplayer 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action platformer that captures the feeling of classic dungeon-crawling adventures.

Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, 2D 5.7%

Descend into the Pale Abyss, a cursed chasm where the forgotten truths of a dying world fester in its depths. Inspired by games such as King’s Field and Shadow Tower, Pale Abyss is a first-person action RPG about exploration and adventure. Currently it's just a demo with about 1 h of playtime.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Old School 9.3%, Medieval 9.1%

Wake up and walk, Warden! Because the siege continues. We must find the Heir... And finally put an end to this cursed night.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Metroidvania 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like metroidvania that prioritizes exploration and a bleak, atmospheric narrative.

Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Action 7.9%, Medieval 7.7%

Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 66.4%, 2D 12.6%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 7.4%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features pixel-art graphics and challenging dungeon-crawling gameplay.

Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Souls-like 31.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Medieval 6.2%

Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Souls-like 22%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Mystery 9.5%, Anime 7.7%

Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities

Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Souls-like 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Exploration 7.2%, Post-apocalyptic 4.3%

Happy Souls is an action Metroidvania with puzzle elements reminiscent of old Zelda games. Navigate through two worlds filled with challenging puzzles, fearsome traps, and majestic enemies. Collect keys to advance and defeat the great dark evil lurking in hell.

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.9%, Old School 12.1%, Retro 9.6%, Adventure 5.5%, Action 3.8%

A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.7%, Retro 15.2%, Exploration 11.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Adventure 4.8%

Simona's Requiem is a retro-styled platformer Inspired by old action-adventure games but with a modern touch. Pick up the scythe as Simona and slash your way to the Fisher King who has hidden behind the moon.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Old School 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 10.9%, Retro 9.3%

Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.

Why similar: Souls-like 46%, Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, 2D 6.5%, Action-Adventure 5.6%

A Pixel art adventure inspired by the fascinating legends and myths of Venezuela. Enter a mysterious world where you will be the one to help this little Espanto solve the mystery of why all these creatures and lost souls are wandering the earth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Exploration 8.1%, 2D 6.1%, Adventure 5.9%

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Souls-like 25.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Post-apocalyptic 7.4%, Medieval 5.3%

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Souls-like 30.8%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Story Rich 6.8%, Action-Adventure 4.7%

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 32.3%, Souls-like 28.9%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Old School 9.5%, Exploration 7.3%

The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.8%, Retro 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Action 5.2%

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 33.9%, Souls-like 30.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Story Rich 6.6%, Exploration 6.2%

Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.9%, Exploration 13.7%, 2D 7.4%, Story Rich 7.4%, Action 5.2%

Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 5.4%

Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.8%, Dark Fantasy 22.9%, Arcade 14.7%, Retro 12.6%, 2D 6.7%

ABYSSAL BLADE is a pixel-art boss rush inspired by MMO raid mechanics. With only 1 HP, take up your blade and challenge the five stages of grief.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.3%, Dark Fantasy 24.1%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, 2D 5.8%, Action 4.3%

Grapple, throw, and break your fellow undead in this bone-smashing exploration movement shooter. Challenge the afterlife, collect secret artifacts, and uncover the deprived depths as you clamber out of a hopeless abyss.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.5%, Old School 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Retro 12.2%, Exploration 8.7%

Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.3%, Dark Fantasy 22.8%, Souls-like 19.7%, Metroidvania 15.7%, Retro 10.4%

A uniquely stylised survival-horror adventure game. Explore a dying world, averting enemies, managing your resources, and solving puzzles.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.5%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Story Rich 15.2%, Retro 14.3%, Exploration 12.7%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.2%, Souls-like 14.8%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Action 4.5%, Adventure 2.6%

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: Souls-like 33.2%, Metroidvania 29.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Exploration 7.9%, Action-Adventure 5.6%

A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 38%, Dark Fantasy 32.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Action 5.4%

This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Souls-like 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, 2D 3.6%, Action 3%

Gloomgrave is a roguelike dungeon crawler with a retro pixel aesthetic. Upgrade your Gloomcrawler with unique perks and experiment with different builds as you try to survive each depth in search of the ultimate ancient relic.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 57.5%, Retro 15.3%, Exploration 12%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 6%

2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.5%, Retro 19.6%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Exploration 11.4%, Action 7.9%

Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.6%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Exploration 13.3%, Story Rich 8.8%, Mystery 6.5%