
Lingyuan Records is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action-adventure game. In the Five Elements world, learn and collect enemies' spells, and use the mutual generation and restraint of Five Elements to defeat stronger foes.
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Lingyuan Records is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action-adventure game. In the Five Elements world, learn and collect enemies' spells, and use the mutual generation and restraint of Five Elements to defeat stronger foes.

Shards of Memories
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.

Dustless
Dustless is a side-scrolling action-adventure game set in a wuxia world, featuring a richly layered combat system.
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 34.6%, Souls-like 15%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 6%
Dustless is a side-scrolling action-adventure game set in a wuxia world, featuring a richly layered combat system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Martial Arts 13.8% ★, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Action RPG 10.6%, Adventure 9.6%
An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 19.1%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Action RPG 6.7%
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: Metroidvania 33.7%, Souls-like 20.8%, RPG 7.7%, Adventure 6.2%, Exploration 5.9%
A hardcore 2D action platformer developed by one person. Play as a memoryless rabbit TOOK to explore the vast Moon Cave world and defeat dozens of powerful enemies, collect the treasures scattered in this world and regain the glory of the Moon Up Group!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Souls-like 21.3%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Swordplay 10.1% ★, Adventure 4.9%
Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style horizontal board action adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman 'Luo' who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a large sword and flesh and blood, they will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Action RPG 11.1%, RPG 9.9%, Hand-drawn 7%
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Souls-like 18.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 8.6%, Action RPG 8.5%
"Traces of the Unknown" is a classic 2D action-adventure with RPG elements. Explore forests, deserts, caves, frozen environments, ancient dungeons, battle evil creatures, fierce and hungry animals, and unravel the ancient mysteries to discover the forgotten truth of the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 14.9%, Action RPG 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, RPG 8%
Power (of) Metal is a 2D hack/slash platformer, journey of Maleqqi who want to fulfill his emptiness inside of him and he will find the Power (of) Metal
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 18.1%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action RPG 11.6%, RPG 9.1%
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 40.6%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, RPG 9.1%, Adventure 7.3%
Start your epic adventure in 《Undying Hare》! Explore the vast and deep Moon Caverns, collect treasures scattered all over the place, gather like-minded allies, defeat powerful enemies in the shadow of swords, and save the dying [Moonup Sect]!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Souls-like 16.3%, 2D Platformer 11%, Exploration 8.6%, Swordplay 8.4% ★
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 40.3%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action RPG 9.9%, RPG 8.8%, Hand-drawn 8%
OTHERSIDE is a 2D, hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure featuring 'Mao' - a cat warrior awakened from slumber. Wield a sword and brush to explore a beast kingdom, encounter tribes, and uncover secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Exploration 10.3%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Action RPG 8.9%
Meifumado is an action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic, immersive world inspired by Japan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Martial Arts 21.7% ★, Souls-like 15.3%, Action RPG 8.7%, 2D Platformer 6.4%
No maps. No markers. Only dialogue, instinct, and a ruthless world. Sunrise of the Time: End of Blue is a dark 2D action-adventure built on rare but meaningful encounters. Survive Gilens’ first Hunt. This is not a power fantasy... it’s fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Souls-like 13.4%, RPG 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Action RPG 8.2%
Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 18.3%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 9.1%, Hand-drawn 7.2%
Choose between Seren and Umbra, two warriors who despise each other. Armed with a spear that can strike in any direction, explore a fractured world, uncover the truth behind your bond, and hunt down the one person you must destroy. Desperate for Separation~Forever Intertwined
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Souls-like 20.7%, Exploration 7.9%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Souls-like 19.9%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Exploration 8.7%, Hand-drawn 7.9%
PRAISE TO THE MOON- It is a Metroidvania, based on Momodora, Castlevania, and Souls-like games, with ARPG systems
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Souls-like 14.6%, RPG 10.5%, Action RPG 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
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 35.7%, Souls-like 22%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Adventure 4.9%
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 27.2%, Souls-like 16.9%, Action RPG 9.8%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer from the creators of Celeste. Earthblade's lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 11%, Action RPG 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
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: Metroidvania 30.6%, Souls-like 20.6%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 8.7%, Action RPG 7.8%
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 33.9%, Souls-like 22.5%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, RPG 6%
In "Luminite Era: Expedition," face unique Boss battles, wield arcane spells, and create distinct equipment combos to unveil the Black Mist's secrets and preserve humanity's last Luminite glimmer amid its relentless spread.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Souls-like 20.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 9.3%, Action RPG 9.1%
Enter the magic world of Elowyn! Evolve with her and discover all the secrets to magic in this metroidvania with incredible characters and scenary. Learn powerful spells, create potions, unravel many riddles and live the entire fantasy!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, 2D Platformer 15%, Action RPG 11.4%, Exploration 11.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
Goldfish Brain is a 2D scrolling platform action game . It adopts a Metroidvania-like design. You need to explore maps and find various ability items to strengthen yourself and break through more challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Action RPG 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Indie 6.3%
Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Exploration 11.7%, Action RPG 10.8%, Action-Adventure 7%
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: Metroidvania 35.1%, Souls-like 21.6%, Exploration 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Action RPG 6.7%
"Soul Blade" is a 2D platform action game with classic hand-drawn 2D animations that provide a smooth and immersive visual experience. The combat system is built around the "swordplay" mechanism, delivering intense and exhilarating battles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Martial Arts 16.7% ★, Souls-like 12.8%, Swordplay 11.2% ★, 2D Platformer 9.7%
Pain-T is an exploration-driven metroidvania where color is your greatest weapon. Restore a world drained of paint, overcome hostile creatures, unlock colorfull powers, reveal hidden paths, and paint your own destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, 2D Platformer 15%, Exploration 14.1%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Hand-drawn 5.9%
Sandbox Metroidvania. No words. Life and drifting autumn leaves with adorable catgirls! . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Souls-like 14.7%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Adventure 7.8%, Exploration 5.7%
Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Souls-like 17.5%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Action RPG 8.6%, Exploration 7.7%
Step into a forgotten civilization through jumping, exploration, and combat. "Land of Oblivion" is a 2D action platformer with Metroidvania elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Martial Arts 23.6% ★, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Exploration 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
Fevercide is a metroidvania with elements of horror and adventure games. Join Sandra as she explores the stately cities of a Russian Empire that never fell. Solve puzzles, fight with monsters, and face the demons from her past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action RPG 12.2%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Exploration 9.4%
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Exploration 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Adventure 8.8%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
Embark on a dark journey in this 2D Adventure Game. Explore the treacherous isle of Am Balla and collect the tools necessary to overcome the many dangers set before you. Find out why turmoil has so suddenly stricken this land and put an end to it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Souls-like 23.5%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Adventure 6.1%
Dreadstone – The Immortal Prisoner is an upcoming indie 2D Metroidvania platformer. Especially important to us are the game elements “looting” and “leveling“. The goal is to create a combination of our favorite games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action RPG 11.4%, Adventure 11%, RPG 10.1%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Souls-like 20.9%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action RPG 11.2%, RPG 6.2%
『Second Works』 is a 2D platform action-adventure game set in a sci-fi fantasy world based on biotechnology. Enjoy the unique atmosphere created by colorful anime-style graphics and the thrilling experience of high-difficulty action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Souls-like 18%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Souls-like 20.2%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Action RPG 9.8%, Hand-drawn 7%
Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Souls-like 16.4%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 9.7%, Action RPG 7.9%
In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Souls-like 22.2%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Action RPG 9.8%, RPG 6.8%
This is a refreshing horizontal version of the Castlevania game. One after another organ and monster will hinder the way forward on the journey. Go beat them. Let's embark on this journey together.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.8%, Action RPG 13.6%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, RPG 12%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
Make your way through a 2D ruined world with metroidvania elements, unleash fast and powerful attacks in Hack & Slash combat and face fearsome enemies in difficult fights. Breathe and be brave.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Souls-like 28.3%, Adventure 7.9%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Swordplay 6.5% ★
A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Souls-like 17%, Swordplay 11.3% ★, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Action RPG 8.3%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Souls-like 25.5%, Exploration 10.9%, Adventure 8.5%, Action-Adventure 4.4%
Enter a world of moving Chinese lianhuanhua! This solo-developed 2.5D Metroidvania blends the Three Kingdoms with mythic beasts from the "Classic of Mountains and Seas." Explore a hand-drawn world, master horseback combat, and face punishingly hardcore boss trials in this mythic epic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 19.3%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Action RPG 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
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: Metroidvania 33%, Souls-like 21.1%, Action RPG 14.1%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, RPG 8.1%
The Weird Dream is a 2D Metroidvania game set in the ruins of Alpha City. Control a mysterious rabbit, confront mutated inhabitants, level up your skills, and unravel the truth behind Alpha City's destruction.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Action RPG 9%, Adventure 8.8%, Hand-drawn 8.7%
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 22.5%, 2D Platformer 13%, Exploration 8.7%, Action RPG 6.7%
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 33.2%, RPG 14.1%, Action RPG 13.6%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 11.1%
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: Metroidvania 34.7%, Souls-like 20.4%, RPG 13.6%, Action RPG 13%, Exploration 9.9%
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 36.3%, Souls-like 22.6%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Exploration 5.6%
Ember Journey of Clinbo This is a fantasy, pixel-art Metroidvania-style game. You are Clinbo, the only "transgressor" robot to possess a soul in a limbo between life and death—a realm where countless souls are judged by a single standard: "Harmony."
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Exploration 13%, Action RPG 10.9%, RPG 9.3%
Explore a dream world as the iconic Little Nemo, armed with toys, candy, and stuffed animals in this cute & colorful Metroidvania adventure. Experience NES-era platformer gameplay in a vast, non-linear world that has been hand-animated frame-by-frame, as you unlock new abilities to progress.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Hand-drawn 13%, Exploration 10.9%, Action-Adventure 5.4%
This is a galactic castlevania-type game, based on the design of four elephants and twenty-eight stars as the boss, four scenes, five attribute skills, and a variety of gem abilities waiting for you to unlock.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, 2D Platformer 17%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Adventure 6%
You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Souls-like 22.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Exploration 11.3%, Action-Adventure 5.2%
Godly Visage is a 2D Metroidvania with traditional animation. Explore a devastated world, discover secrets, improve your abilities, and face enemies infected by a divine disease.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Souls-like 20.5%, Swordplay 13.5% ★, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Hand-drawn 7.3%
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: Metroidvania 40.8%, Souls-like 23.6%, Action RPG 11.4%, RPG 10.3%, Action-Adventure 6.2%