- #1 Lightward
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wolfbit Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a quest to restore light to a kingdom swallowed by darkness. Dive into a cute and dark pixel-art interconnected world with tight controls, seamless exploration, and challenging combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Souls-like 30.4%, Platformer 14.4%, Action 4.3%, 2D 4.3%
- #2 Spright
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Studio Wallnut
Windows
Spright is a hand-crafted 2D action-adventure about a lone warrior in a diving helm, drawn into the ruins of a fallen world. Forge, swim, and fight through luminous caverns, cursed foundries, and drowned ruins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Souls-like 26%, Platformer 16.3%, 2D 4.9%, Action 4.5%
- #3 Tairo: Lost In Time
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Philuma
Windows
Tairo: Lost In Time is a 3D stylized metroidvania following Tairo, a young time weaver lost in a forgotten realm. Explore a big lively world, full with mysteries to solve, wide range of bosses, creatures and forgotten knights. Shape your journey downwards, manipulating time to reveal your past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, Souls-like 37.4%, Platformer 6.6%, Action 3.4%, Adventure 2.7%
- #4 DREIFRAME
95% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: MrDrone
Windows
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 39.5%, Souls-like 29.5%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D 4.3%, Nonlinear 3.3%
- #5 Vesuvius
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snow Day Games
Windows · Mac
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 42.8%, Souls-like 32.1%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D 4.8%, Adventure 3.3%
- #6 Mother's Sword
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monsitle
Windows
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 38.1%, Souls-like 35.9%, Platformer 9.1%, Action 5.5%, Adventure 4.1%
- #7 Cliff Kingdom
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Most likely no reason for hysteria
Windows · Mac
The lighthouse has gone dark! You awake as Mothboy, last in a long line of lightkeepers summoned when something goes wrong. In this action packed adventure you climb, fight and explore the depths of Cliff Kingdom searching for the lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Souls-like 29.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Nonlinear 5.6%, Action 3.8%
- #8 Runic Curse Remastered
92% 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: Metroidvania 39.7%, Souls-like 30.2%, Platformer 10.1%, Action 5.2%, Nonlinear 4.4%
- #9 Anokye
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Mills Media
Windows
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 44%, Souls-like 29%, Platformer 11%, 2D 4.8%, Indie 3.8%
- #10 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
91% matchVery Positive81% of 5,518 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 46.7%, Metroidvania 35%, Platformer 7%, 2D 3.6%, Action 3%
- #11 Benders of Moona
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lincoln Charlles BorgesPub: Tao Team
Windows
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 40.2%, Souls-like 25.1%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D 5%, Fantasy 4.1%
- #12 SpellTome
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
Windows
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 38.7%, Souls-like 31.7%, Platformer 15.4%, 2D 5.2%, Action 3.6%
- #13 ReSetna
89% matchVery Positive83% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: Today's GamesPub: Module16
Windows
What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.
Why similar: Metroidvania 63.5%, Platformer 21.4%, Action 6.4%, Adventure 4.6%, Indie 4.1%
- #14 Super Panda Adventures
88% matchVery Positive92% of 1,022 reviews2014
Dev: BlueEagle ProductionsPub: Paul Schneider
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.6%, Platformer 27.5%, Action 5.8%, Adventure 4.6%, Indie 4.4%
- #15 Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
87% matchVery Positive92% of 7,026 reviews2014
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.
Why similar: Metroidvania 63.3%, Platformer 26.6%, 2D 9.3%, Action 0.4%, Adventure 0.2%
- #16 Children of Birch
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UvuikSmoniti
Windows
"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 40.7%, Souls-like 30.7%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D 4.9%, Adventure 3%
- #17 Lightwood
86% 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: Metroidvania 45%, Souls-like 32.3%, Nonlinear 9.6%, Action 4.4%, 2D 3.9%
- #18 SHADE Protocol
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Legendary
Windows · Linux
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 40.3%, Souls-like 31.1%, Platformer 15.4%, 2D 5.2%, Adventure 2.4%
- #19 Spellforged
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bewx
Windows
Forge your magical journey through the world of Syntheria in this action, adventure, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Souls-like 29.3%, Platformer 11.2%, Action 4.5%, Adventure 3.4%
- #20 Anatine
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel TrashPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Anatine is a pixelated metroidvania game that contains organic musical elements. Play the flute to interact with the environment or unleash powerful magic! In the dangerous world of Avenis, battle against the Eidolons and confront powerful enemies to uncover the many secrets of this lost world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, Souls-like 32.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Action 4.2%, 2D 3.7%
- #21 Dumbriel: Magnificent Adventure in Hell
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MadMoa
Windows
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 39.5%, Souls-like 31.3%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D 4.4%, Action 2.5%
- #22 Hunter's Legacy
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Lienzo
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Hunter’s Legacy is an old-school 2D single-player Metroidvania platformer where you control Ikki, a fierce kitty skilled with twin swords and a bow, better known as the Great Huntress of Un'Amak.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55%, Platformer 24.4%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 6.6%, Indie 5.4%
- #23 Ineth
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mean Light Studio
Windows · Linux
A pixel-art Metroidvania with challenging platformer mechanics, set in a medieval magical world. Discover a great variety of spells and abilities to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. Find mythical charms and items to help Ineth fight her way out of her prison.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.6%, Platformer 24.6%, 2D 7.7%, Adventure 5.5%, Indie 3.5%
- #24 UnHolY PraYeR
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UnholY CreatioN
Windows
Dark monsters are invading the remote lands... The beautiful exorcist goes there to save the people.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Souls-like 29.8%, Platformer 17%, Action 7%, 2D 3.8%
- #25 Intertwined
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: VoidNode
Windows · Mac
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 40.6%, Souls-like 30.5%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D 5.2%, Action 3.4%
- #26 Salt and Sanctuary
80% matchVery Positive89% of 21,605 reviews2016
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 52.8%, Metroidvania 31.6%, Platformer 7.7%, 2D 3.8%, Action 2.1%
- #27 Go Alone
79% 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: Metroidvania 48.9%, Souls-like 35.8%, Adventure 4.9%, Action 4.6%, 2D 4.2%
- #28 Unworthy
79% matchVery Positive81% of 848 reviews2018
Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Metroidvania 45.9%, Souls-like 40.4%, Action 4.3%, 2D 3.4%, Indie 3.1%
- #29 Last Souls
78% 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: Metroidvania 36.7%, Souls-like 28.9%, Platformer 14%, Nonlinear 8.9%, 2D 4.2%
- #30 Dimension Rift Zero
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrDyvik
Windows
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 39.1%, Souls-like 31.6%, Platformer 16%, 2D 4.8%, Action 3.5%
- #31 The Legend of Simurgh
77% 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: Metroidvania 39.7%, Souls-like 31.6%, Platformer 13.2%, Nonlinear 6.8%, 2D 4%
- #32 Hollow Knight
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 542,706 reviews2017
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 45.4%, Souls-like 28.7%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D 4.9%, Indie 2.3%
- #33 Silent Santicado
77% 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: Metroidvania 42.3%, Souls-like 31.8%, Nonlinear 7.8%, Platformer 6%, Action 3.4%
- #34 Mask of Soul
74% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: XION ENTERTAINMENTPub: XIONPLUS
Windows
Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Souls-like 32.4%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D 5.3%, Indie 2.5%
- #35 Shards of Memories
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Twelve Games
Windows
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 47.7%, Souls-like 25.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Action 4.9%, Indie 3.7%
- #36 Endless Night Sonata
75% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Sweeping Avalanche Creations
Windows
Endless Night Sonata is a hand drawn metroidvania with classic style animation. Follow the quest of Nicodemos in the "Worlds-in-middle", an unforgiving and dangerous land controlled by demonic forces on a epic mission to find his purpose...
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.3%, Souls-like 33.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Action 4.2%, Adventure 3.1%
- #37 Steel Flood
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Egobounds
Windows
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 39.2%, Souls-like 32.1%, Platformer 15.7%, 2D 5.2%, Action 4.4%
- #38 Anew: The Distant Light
75% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Resonator Interactive LLC
Windows
Discover a mysterious, interconnected alien world in this sci-fi action-exploration game. Earn game-changing equipment through skillful combat and solving puzzles. Customize your gear, pilot insane vehicles, and repair your powerful home ship for the ultimate advantage.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.5%, Platformer 27.4%, Metroidvania 18.4%, Adventure 5.5%, Indie 4.5%
- #39 CowardCastle
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amanari Studio
Windows
Forge your destiny in CowardCastle! Play as Frida, a young witch and her living hat, facing cursed creatures in a dark castle. Explore striking areas in search of a way out and fight your own way in this challenging retro 2D action game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.8%, Souls-like 21.5%, Platformer 18.4%, Action 6.7%, 2D 3%
- #40 DEVIATOR
73% matchMixed68% of 994 reviews2024
Dev: Gami Studio
Windows
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 41.6%, Souls-like 31.9%, Platformer 14.7%, Action 4.5%, 2D 2.7%
- #41 Karma Exorcist
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyclosPub: Infini Fun
Windows
The underworld lies in ruins, ravaged by evil karma. In this unknown and perilous realm of the dead, you must fight against demonic forces, collect mystical artifacts, face the Yama Kings and the Ghost Emperors, sever the Karma, and reforge the path of reincarnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Souls-like 24.1%, Platformer 12.3%, Action 5.8%, 2D 5.8%
- #42 Goldfish
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Gabry Corti
Windows
Embark on a delirious journey in this metroidvania set on a pirate island where all the characters are sea animals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Souls-like 32.5%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D 5.4%, Action 4.1%
- #43 Lost Wish: In the desperate world
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: Innocent Soul
Windows
Lost Wish: In the desperate world is a 2D side-scrolling platformer. Play as a young girl, explore different locations, defeat monsters, and find out what secrets this cruel world is hiding from you. Wonderful pixel art, a sad story, epic bosses and much more is waiting for you in the Lost Wish...
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Souls-like 31.5%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D 5.2%, Action 2.8%
- #44 Briar Flame
70% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: HappyDoodz Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 44.2%, Souls-like 33.6%, Platformer 10.6%, Action 4.1%, Adventure 3.1%
- #45 Animosa
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cosecant Games
Windows
Journey alongside the timid knight through this challenging metroidvania full of unique bosses and dynamic enemies. Build trust, unlock abilities, encourage and explore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Souls-like 31.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Action 4.3%, 2D 4.2%
- #46 Wreckdigger
71% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Karlis ZabersPub: team BitClub
Windows
Dive into a short story about stranded rebel fighting for his survival on a foreign mysterious planet which is a spaceship graveyard. Encounter scavengers fighting for valuable ship parts. Meet other survivors -help others to help yourself. An action platformer with metroidvania elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.1%, Platformer 23.4%, Action 10.2%, 2D 6.9%, Adventure 2.5%
- #47 Moonscars
70% matchVery Positive83% of 1,466 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 43.3%, Souls-like 34.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Action 5.5%, 2D 4.4%
- #48 Foregone
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,396 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Souls-like 27.3%, Platformer 17.5%, 2D 5.8%, Action 5.2%
- #49 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
71% matchVery Positive84% of 2,713 reviews2013
Dev: Endlessfluff Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 70.5%, Platformer 16.5%, Action 4.6%, 2D 3.6%, Indie 2.4%
- #50 Necrowave
69% 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: Metroidvania 38.5%, Souls-like 28.1%, Platformer 13%, Nonlinear 8.9%, Action 4.3%
- #51 LUNARIS
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Richard BuenoPub: Two Void Studios
Windows
LUNARIS is a 2D metroidvania with fast and fluid combat. Defeat brutal bosses, unlock new abilities. Master jumps, dashes, and precise strikes as you traverse the dangerous ruins of the Mountains of Kaliman in an adrenaline-filled abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Souls-like 23.8%, Platformer 16.6%, Action 4.1%, 2D 4%
- #52 Fading Light
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Punica Games
Windows
In a world of eternal darkness, navigate the unknown with only the glow of your companion, Spark. Craft arrows from the environment to survive, uncover lost secrets of an ancient world, and push forward through the shadows into hope. Will you find your way, or will the dark consume you?
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Souls-like 23.5%, Platformer 17.2%, 2D 4.7%, Action 4.3%
- #53 Linkisa
68% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Lzerogas Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Linkisa is a 2D Metroidvania set in the rainy region of Orana, inspired by Malagasy folklore, where you explore mysterious lands, master fluid combat, face legendary bosses, and uncover hidden secrets in a exploration-based adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.2%, Souls-like 35.7%, 2D 5.7%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 3.4%
- #54 Blasphemous
68% matchVery Positive90% of 63,499 reviews2019
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 49.1%, Souls-like 33.2%, Platformer 8.1%, 2D 4.1%, Action 2.2%
- #55 Shattered Divinities
66% matchVery Positive94% of 496 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.3%, Platformer 18.5%, 2D 7.7%, Adventure 5%, Action 4.4%
- #56 Obsidian Legion
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Palisade Games
Windows
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 42.3%, Souls-like 35.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Action 5%, Adventure 3.7%
- #57 White Flame Inna: Daughter of the Void
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Ongar Studio
Windows
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Souls-like 31.2%, Platformer 14.4%, Action 4.9%, 2D 4.8%
- #58 Cryselts
67% 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 44%, Platformer 17.4%, Souls-like 15.5%, Nonlinear 7.8%, 2D 5.3%
- #59 Solateria
64% matchVery Positive84% of 523 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
Windows
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 42.2%, Souls-like 33.3%, Platformer 12.1%, 2D 5.1%, Action 3%
- #60 BENBOWARS
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mr. Videogames
Windows
FIGHT or KILL your way thru a world under attack by THE EVIL SKELETON ARMY—Episodic 2D+ Super Action Platforminger Adventurevania—The Most Indie Game Ever Made—
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Souls-like 32.1%, Platformer 15.4%, 2D 4.8%, Action 3.4%