- #1 GRIME II
97% matchPositive96% of 46 reviews2026
Dev: Clover BitePub: Kwalee
Windows
Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.4%, Metroidvania 19.2%, Nonlinear 11.8%, Action RPG 11.4%, Lore-Rich 10%
- #2 HALLOW BLADE
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XekveraPub: TBA
Windows
HALLOW BLADE is a dark fantasy action adventure set in a vast interconnected subterranean kingdom where you form an unbreakable bond with an ancient possessed sword hungry for souls and vengeance.
Why similar: Souls-like 23%, Metroidvania 20%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Nonlinear 10.8%, First-Person 8.1%
- #3 FOUNTAINS
96% matchVery Positive84% of 443 reviews2024
Dev: John Pywell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.6%, Metroidvania 17.6%, Nonlinear 15.2%, Action RPG 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%
- #4 The Song of Awakening
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noeski LLC
Windows · Mac
The Song of Awakening is a 2D action-platformer where you play as a bard with the power to create magic through music. Explore a world once ruled by the Lyramancers, wielders of music-magic, who were extinguished by a mad king. Defeat the malevolent god of silence and restore harmony to the world.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.5%, Metroidvania 22%, Action RPG 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Nonlinear 10.5%
- #5 Din of Sen
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Espy Games
Windows
Fight through a hostile, dreamlike world as Sen, a wielder of crystalline weaponry. Slay monsters by pulling off powerful combos, swapping weapons on the fly, and using special weapon abilities. Can Sen survive in this strange world, or will he fall into the void?
Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Metroidvania 23%, Nonlinear 16.5%, Action RPG 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
- #6 Eternal Knight™
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Profane Games Inc
Windows
A Souls-like, player vs. environment medieval, survival horror game with a high level of difficulty, a world and creatures set in dark fantasy, and a story told through environmental storytelling. Players use medieval weapons and magic to stop a powerful monarch fallen into madness.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.4%, Metroidvania 20.7%, Action RPG 12.2%, PvE 11.1%, Exploration 7.2%
- #7 Fire in the Beastlands
94% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Chimney Castle
Windows
Explore the danger and mystery of a fallen land, whose hidden wonders are shrouded and marred by the stranglehold of wickedness. In "Fire in the Beastlands," you are thrust into a world beyond the brink, blamed for its waywardness, and confronted with the choice between revenge and redemption.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Metroidvania 17.2%, Nonlinear 13.1%, Action RPG 10.4%, Lore-Rich 10.1%
- #8 PRISON OF HUSKS
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glass Head Dolls
Windows
A nostalgic souls-like set in a painted afterlife. Awaken as a doll and seek your beloved. From parries to pistols, tune your build to overcome adversity. Explore dense, interconnected levels full of secrets and shortcuts as you battle pigment-hoarding bosses and seek your lost love.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.6%, Nonlinear 17%, Action RPG 11.4%, Metroidvania 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
- #9 Necrowave
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arfhis The Wizard
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the emotional life of a zombie with his butt stuck in a microwave. It's a 2D platformer with critical thinking based combat where each different enemy feels like a puzzle to solve instead of relying on brute hack & slash tactics.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.2%, Metroidvania 22.5%, Nonlinear 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #10 Celestial Lumina
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Juan Centeno
Windows
Ascend from the depths as Evan, heir of a fallen underworld, to uncover the truth behind a world stripped of dawn. Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where Light clashes with the Darkness that stole the sky.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.7%, Metroidvania 21.7%, Nonlinear 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Lore-Rich 11.5%
- #11 REVENGE CRYSTAL
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SAMx003 Games
Windows
Possessed by a living crystal, fight for revenge in a top-down Soulslike action RPG. Master precise combat and elemental magic, explore a shattered world, solve deadly puzzles, and defeat brutal bosses to expose the Crystallen’s sins.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.1%, Metroidvania 22.8%, Action RPG 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, PvE 6.3%
- #12 Latitude 76: Land of the Onkilons
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anisimov Games
Windows · Linux
Switch between characters, use your grappling hook to explore a phantom island, home to mammoths. Face threats from hunters and choose to play stealthily or confront the dangers head-on. Inspired by real events. Wishlist today!
Why similar: Souls-like 24.1%, Metroidvania 19.7%, Nonlinear 15.4%, Action RPG 10.6%, Lore-Rich 8.7%
- #13 Lightwood
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unfixed Brain
Windows
Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.6%, Metroidvania 28.2%, Nonlinear 21.7%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Exploration 6.8%
- #14 Zenith
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nocturnia Studios
Windows
Step into a dark and decaying world with Zenith, an Action RPG that blends intense combat, deep exploration, and an immersive atmosphere. Explore ruined cathedrals and gothic landscapes filled with secrets, facing relentless enemies that will challenge your skill and strategy.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.2%, Metroidvania 25.5%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Action RPG 8.7%
- #15 Rise Achlys
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Game Design Folks
Windows
Rise Achlys is a brutal gothic soulsvania and rogue-lite inspired by Castlevania. The story-driven game features a vampire protagonist and iconic characters like Dracula and Frankenstein, with time travel and fantasy themes.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.2%, Metroidvania 20%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Action RPG 11%, PvE 10.2%
- #16 My Christmas Present
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alycia Fear
Windows
You have been summoned to the North Pole by an unknown individual. A rebellion has begun, and it's up to you to decide the fate of the North Pole. Defeat enemies, grow your Christmas Spirit, and slay the legends of Christmas.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.8%, Action RPG 16.2%, PvE 14.7%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #17 The Legend of Simurgh
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PixelNodes
Windows
You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Metroidvania 25.1%, Nonlinear 15.5%, PvE 11.7%, Exploration 8.8%
- #18 Darxanadon
86% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.7%, Metroidvania 23.1%, Action RPG 14.7%, Nonlinear 14.6%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
- #19 Runic Curse Remastered
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
Runic Curse Remastered is a thrilling action RPG Metroidvania that transports you to a cursed island. Explore dark and diverse locations, battle hordes of enemies and mighty bosses. Forge your own playstyle by combining various weapons with magical runes to overcome all challenges.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Metroidvania 27.5%, Nonlinear 10.9%, Action RPG 8.6%, RPG 5.8%
- #20 Dokkalfar: The Ballads of Vivi the Dark Elf
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MegaQuest
Windows
Play as Vivi, a shadow-magic Dark Elf hunting a cult sorcerer in a dark fantasy action-adventure. Explore dangerous lands, master shadow powers, and decide how your enemies are defeated.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.2%, Action RPG 14%, Nonlinear 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Lore-Rich 10.5%
- #21 Silent Santicado
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vigilant Addiction Studios
Windows
Explore a silent, crumbling world in Silent Santicado! A retro journey through a fallen kingdom tainted by lost magic. Explore overgrown ruins, encounter a cast of peculiar characters, and defeat a menagerie of twisted enemies as you search for the source of Santicado's curse.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.6%, Metroidvania 26.9%, Nonlinear 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
- #22 Dead Fantasia
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Varpyg
Windows
Dead Fantasia is a non-linear ARPG which brings forgotten game design of Kings Field to a modern audience. Explore interconnected levels, gather loot, and face challenging foes.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.1%, Metroidvania 21%, Action RPG 15.3%, Lore-Rich 8.7%, RPG 8.1%
- #23 Memoria Wake
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Crescendo
Windows · Mac
Parry with precision and fight through shifting, surreal landscapes in this Souls-like action-adventure. When reality turns into a living nightmare, you must ascend through a shattered realm to rescue a missing friend.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.2%, Metroidvania 18.6%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Action RPG 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
- #24 Jeon Woo-chi
81% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: DOSA
Windows
This game is an action RPG set in the Joseon Dynasty. Players assume the role of Jeon Woo-chi, defeating various enemies as they advance. Experience the thrill of action using Jeon Woo-chi's dazzling martial arts, and dive into the painting to experience interdimensional battles!
Why similar: Souls-like 39.9%, PvE 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Action RPG 9.4%, Combat 4.7%
- #25 HARK THE GHOUL
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Deep DenizensPub: Kwalee
Windows
Slash, kick and magick your way through an adventure brimming with secrets and curious encounters! HARK THE GHOUL offers a meticulously handcrafted world to explore.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Metroidvania 19%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, First-Person 8.2%
- #26 Forgotten Blood
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Maruko
Windows
Follow the call of an ancient crystal dagger toward the Forgotten Valley, now corrupted by the Stone Plague. Forgotten Blood is a single-player action RPG with an open map, inspired by King’s Field and the Souls series. Explore a interconnected world that rewards the players willing to take risks.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.6%, Action RPG 16.8%, Exploration 11%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
- #27 Last Souls
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ruben Wihler
Windows · Mac
Last souls is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania soulslike game.The player controls a mysterious caped character and explores a labyrinthine, dark and cold world.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.6%, Metroidvania 23.9%, Nonlinear 21%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Exploration 5.9%
- #28 Dark Island: Faded Memories
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Harpia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Retro Dark Fantasy RPG crafted with a passion for old-school video games. Embark on an adventure to explore diverse locations, battle monsters and fallen soldiers, and uncover the lost mysteries of the island along with its beautiful landscapes.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Action RPG 14.7%, PvE 11.2%, Exploration 8.8%
- #29 Irang
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: BREMEN
Windows
Under the tyranny of the four-throated, magic collapsed and darkness fell. Irang embarks on a journey to find her missing family and uncover her birth's secret. In a Metroidvania-style adventure, she explores a decayed world, enhances envoy powers, and aims to restore the lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Action RPG 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Souls-like 12.2%, Nonlinear 8%
- #30 The Light of the Darkness: Renascence
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: QUARTOMUNDO
Windows
Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, Souls-like 21.2%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Action RPG 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%
- #31 The Witch Blade
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SergS WorkshopPub: Rokyte Publishing
Windows
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Metroidvania 22.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Action RPG 9%, Exploration 7.1%
- #32 Harmagedon
77% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: HollowFactory
Windows
The player, as God's agent, takes the power of God and embarks on a journey to reclaim his power against beings who run wild at will.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.4%, Action RPG 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, PvE 10.6%, Action 6.8%
- #33 The Light of the Darkness: Origins
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: QUARTOMUNDO
Windows
An Action-RPG soulsvania where you explore a seamless and interconnected world through a zoomable map with no loading break. Engage in epic aerial battles, absorb essence to level up, and craft powerful spell combos by defeating brutal bosses and harnessing their Mystic Nature.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.3%, Metroidvania 23.1%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Action RPG 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%
- #34 Mystic Grove
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stefan Grob
Windows
A surreal first-person action RPG set in a vast alien wilderness. Wield powerful magic, engage in brutal melee combat, and face dinosaurs and twisted creatures in a chaotic open world shaped by strange forces.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.6%, Action RPG 16.9%, Nonlinear 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, RPG 7.2%
- #35 Hemlon the Grey
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Micharii
Windows
Hemlon the Grey is a 2D Souls-like game focused on deflection-based action, where life and death are decided at the edge of the blade. Follow the story of Hemlon, half-demon warrior, slay disrupters and uncover the secrets behind The Broken Wings and the Republic of Reinz.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Action RPG 13.9%, Lore-Rich 8.1%, RPG 6.6%
- #36 PREQUEL
73% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: TYCLOPUS
Windows
Play as every creature and forge your own path in the beautiful world of PREQUEL! Your journey to conquer the Abyss as the reckless odd spirit awaits in this unique and challenging adventure game! WELCOME HOME, ODD SPIRIT!
Why similar: Souls-like 29.6%, Action RPG 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Nonlinear 11.7%, Exploration 8%
- #37 Crimson Knight
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Squinky Studios
Windows
Play as the Crimson Knight, cursed to die repeatedly by The Absolute. Death is your path to power in this souls-like boss fight. Uncover truth, seek vengeance or redemption, and slay the goddess who betrayed you. Break the cycle or be crushed by your sins.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.7%, Action RPG 17.9%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, RPG 9.5%
- #38 Blighted
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Battle through a psychedelic Western nightmare in this Metroidvania action RPG from the creators of Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Metroidvania 20.7%, Action RPG 13.9%, Nonlinear 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
- #39 VANRAN
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BECUZUS
Windows
“VANRAN” is a dark fantasy action RPG where a fallen slave wields a sealed blade to spark rebellion. Stylish soulslike combat, auto-growth, random dungeons, and titanic battles shape a journey with multiple endings of vengeance or salvation.
Why similar: Souls-like 40%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Action RPG 14.9%, PvE 11.5%, RPG 6%
- #40 Last Night of Winter
75% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: DigitalZeon
Windows
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 30.3%, Metroidvania 22.3%, Action RPG 12.7%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
- #41 Codex Lost
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: FreemanaPub: JanduSoft
Windows
The new open world, spellcasting action-RPG. The grimoires have been stolen, civilisation is in ruins. Rise, Curator! Craft ancient elemental magics and challenge the great lords who threaten to fracture reality itself.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.6%, Nonlinear 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Action RPG 13%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #42 The Will of Our Fathers
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David M Tippy
Windows
The Will of Our Fathers is a top-down 2D action-exploration game with an old-school design philosophy. Explore a large, interconnected world full of traps and treasure, delve into challenging and mysterious dungeons, and uncover secret schemes against The Will of Our Fathers.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.7%, Nonlinear 23.2%, Exploration 11.1%, PvE 9.5%, Metroidvania 7.3%
- #43 Deepening Fire
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 628 reviews2023
Dev: VeryBigDogPub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle
Why similar: Souls-like 25.5%, Metroidvania 20.5%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Action RPG 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
- #44 Weapon Devourer
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bogdan
Windows · Mac
Weapon Devourer is a psychological horror game with souls-like and 1930's cartoon vibes, blending subtle puzzles. Battle sentient weapons, dodge their attacks, metamorphose into a fearsome entity to overcome powerful challenges, and synthesize mighty combinations by diving into the Shield's belly.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Metroidvania 21.7%, Nonlinear 17.7%, Action RPG 11.7%, Exploration 8.1%
- #45 Lost Tales of Altoris
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dragonjar Studios LLC
Windows
Awaken as the Lost Guardian and reclaim your forgotten past. Explore a vast dark fantasy world, battle spectral foes, and shape your destiny in a story-driven open world where every choice matters.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Action RPG 15.7%, Action-Adventure 9%, Exploration 8.8%, First-Person 8.3%
- #46 Pavu
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toró Studio
Windows
Pavu is an action RPG with lots of exploration and challenging combat. You’ll explore a dystopian world where nature and technology coexist in harmony, until the arrival of Kurumi, the last human.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Nonlinear 18.9%, Metroidvania 17.6%, Action RPG 12.8%, Exploration 7.5%
- #47 Cryselts
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: B3N Games Studio
Windows · Mac
Cryselts is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania focused on exploration, modular suits, and ranged combat, set in a hostile world corrupted by a mutagenic threat. Join the Cryselts, an elite task force designed to protect the planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Nonlinear 18.3%, Souls-like 14.1%, Exploration 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #48 Pepper
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elliott Thorley
Windows
Dive into 'Pepper,' a mesmerizing souls-like RPG where monsters roam and mysteries await. Engage in branching dialogue, crafting your destiny with every decision. Explore diverse endings in this captivating fantasy world. Are you prepared to shape your legend in 'Pepper'?
Why similar: Souls-like 25.5%, Nonlinear 14%, Action RPG 12.4%, Lore-Rich 12%, PvE 11.3%
- #49 Brizo
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 朱展鹏Pub: 游龙翼道
Windows
DreamKiller is a 2D side-scrolling action game that combines strategy cards with intense combat. Control Irene as she navigates a world where dreams and reality merge, piecing together the shattered Dream Interpretation Codex. Use card-switching to unleash powerful skills in a Souls-like challenge.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.5%, Metroidvania 22.9%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Action RPG 12%
- #50 Oden
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rattingham Studios
Windows
Shape your destiny in the world of Oden! Use the power of time to defeat your enemies and explore a lost world. Uncover ancient legends and get ready to challenge the Tower of Heresy!
Why similar: Souls-like 29.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.2%, Action RPG 14.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 8.1%
- #51 Legend of Radiance
70% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Dark Swamp Studios
Windows
Start on your fantasy adventure in this completely nonlinear souls-like! Place Life Stones in the world to create your own 'bonfires' as you cut through the challenging enemies and seek out the Divine Rings!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Nonlinear 18.1%, Action RPG 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #52 Midpoint
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frandy
Windows
Midpoint is a 2D Metroidvania with RPG elements. Destroy, dodge, and steal spiritual energy from your foes. Be possessed by spirits of light and darkness to gain unique upgrades, sacrifice certain traits to unlock greater power. Free the world before being consumed by darkness.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Metroidvania 24.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Action RPG 11.3%, Exploration 7.8%
- #53 THORN DEMON HUNTER
71% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: LIN YUANHUI
Windows
This is an AVG game similar to Metroidvania. The player will perform a demon hunter exploring and decrypting the castle in the Gothic period and hunting the corrupt soul
Why similar: Souls-like 31.2%, Metroidvania 31%, Action RPG 15.6%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, RPG 7.2%
- #54 Go Alone
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: orobi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Metroidvania 33.6%, Exploration 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, PvE 5.1%
- #55 Relive
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dylan Losee
Windows
Relive is a dark yet hopeful action-adventure where you create new plant growth with every step, transform the remains of fallen foes to amplify your magical powers, and overcome deadly challenges to transform the world around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 20%, Nonlinear 18.1%, Action RPG 11.7%, PvE 8.4%
- #56 Scars of the Soul
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShunGuang Games
Windows
The two countries went to war, unleashing forbidden powers. Years later, monsters ravage the land. The protagonist awakens, battles the monsters, explores the world, uncovers the truth of the past, and seeks to recover lost memories—a lonely journey of wandering and struggling against oneself.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.6%, Metroidvania 26.9%, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 9.8%, Exploration 8.4%
- #57 Ashbound: Crown of Sin
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Howl Craft Games
Windows
An isometric action-adventure set in a dark, war-torn world, featuring intense, fluid combat built around player mastery. Master fast, demanding encounters, forge alliances, and defy the corruption consuming what remains of humanity.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.6%, Nonlinear 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Lore-Rich 13%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #58 Pilgrim: Unto Shadow
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Worse Sheep Games
Windows
Pilgrim: Unto Shadow is a 0D RPG that mixes action and strategic elements. Traverse the final day of the Holy City, now shrouded in unending night. Journey through a deadly world using 0D combo-based action combat. What path will bring you to your end, Pilgrim?
Why similar: Souls-like 23.6%, Metroidvania 20.1%, Nonlinear 12.7%, Action RPG 11.4%, PvE 10.3%
- #59 VELASTER
64% matchVery Positive86% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: ODYSSEYER
Windows
VELASTER is a gruesome 3D side-scrolling action combat game set in the Middle-earth called Malum. You will find yourself growing in battles against various monsters and bosses. Take revenge that remains in your fading memories.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.2%, Metroidvania 23%, Action RPG 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Exploration 7.5%
- #60 A Handful of Dust
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BVS Studios
Windows
Uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets in this 2D action-adventure Metroidvania. Explore a haunting world of ruins and shadow, master fluid, brutal combat, and unlock powerful abilities to overcome deadly enemies. Forge your path and choose your destiny in an ancient land balanced on the brink of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Souls-like 22.1%, Action RPG 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8.3%