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Games Like Lumen Inferius

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Souls-like, 2D Platformer.

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Explore a haunting and punishing world in this 2D action RPG. Lumen Inferius combines fast-paced combat with intricate RPG mechanics. Traverse ancient ruins, dark forests, and decaying castles, uncovering secrets of a cursed land. Your skill and strategy will determine its fate.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: Death By Gravity Studio
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    97% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: The Night Owls
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    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 21.5%, Souls-like 19.9%, Action RPG 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 8%

  2. #2 Midpoint
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Frandy
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    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 21.9%, Souls-like 21%, Side Scroller 12%, Platformer 8.5%, Action RPG 8.3%

  3. #3 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2023
    Dev: The Island Games
    Windows

    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 20.6%, Souls-like 19.6%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Action RPG 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.3%

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    95% matchMostly Positive76% of 257 reviews2023
    Dev: 豆豆萌萌兔
    Windows

    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: Souls-like 23.4%, Metroidvania 21.4%, Swordplay 14%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Conversation 7.2%

  5. #5 Salt and Sacrifice
    94% matchMixed63% of 1,814 reviews2023
    Dev: Devoured StudiosPub: Ska Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Join your fellow Marked Inquisitors in this online coop successor to award-winning 2016 Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 17.4%, Souls-like 17.2%, Action RPG 8.9%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Character Customization 7.9%

  6. #6 Darxanadon
    94% 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: Metroidvania 23.2%, Souls-like 21.9%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action RPG 12.3%, 2D Platformer 10%

  7. #7 Elysian Echoes
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Grinding Crow
    Windows

    Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Souls-like 20.5%, Side Scroller 11.4%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Platformer 8.8%

  8. #8 Godly Visage
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Three Keys Studios
    Windows

    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 22.9%, Souls-like 21%, Swordplay 17.4%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Conversation 9.3%

  9. #9 Arrowman
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Better Plan
    Windows · Mac

    Arrowman is a 2D action-platformer in an odd world where stone statues talk and evil is taking control. Shoot your way through hordes of enemies to uncover the mysteries of your true nature.

    Why similar: Souls-like 21.3%, Metroidvania 19.2%, Side Scroller 12.7%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Conversation 7.8%

  10. #10 A Handful of Dust
    91% 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 33.2%, Souls-like 16.9%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action RPG 11.8%, Swordplay 9.4%

  11. #11 Enemies Within
    90% matchNo user reviews2028
    Dev: BoomSqueak
    Windows

    Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Souls-like 20.8%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 7.2%

  12. #12 A Field of Flowers
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ikiruska Studios
    Windows

    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 25.8%, Souls-like 23.5%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action RPG 10.8%, PvE 10.3%

  13. #13 Vigil: The Longest Night
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 3,533 reviews2020
    Dev: Glass Heart Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Souls-like 19.3%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action RPG 8.8%, Platformer 7.1%

  14. #14 The Lost Key
    88% matchMixed69% of 29 reviews2024
    Dev: AmmashDev
    Windows

    You are the last hope, be ready to resist the enemy and eliminate injustice and tyranny.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Souls-like 19.7%, Side Scroller 13.4%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 9.7%

  15. #15 Rise Achlys
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    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.

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  16. #16 Volkolak: The Will of Gods
    85% matchVery Positive92% of 231 reviews2025
    Dev: Volkolak Team
    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The Flawless: Art’s Tale is an action adventure game set in a brutal world of cats. Join our young hero, Art, and his droid sidekick for some epic hack 'n' shoot battles, an endearing cast of characters, an unforgettable coming of age story, and a gorgeous hand-drawn art style.

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    Dev: Pixellica Corp.
    Windows

    Lamp Chronicle is a 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses.

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    84% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Scruffy Dog Games
    Windows

    Parry and thrust your way into a 2.5D action platformer with a unique style-based combat system. As you explore hidden passageways and duel strange creatures, you will need all of your swashbuckling panache to survive.

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  22. #22 Traces of the Unknown
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Douglas Game Dev
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    "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.

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    81% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2025
    Dev: Ilex GamesPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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.

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  24. #24 BOGs: Earth vs Sea
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hammerhead Shark
    Windows

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  25. #25 DEVIATOR
    80% matchMixed68% of 988 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.

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  26. #26 DEITY SOULS Plus
    82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: squarePILLOWgames
    Windows

    DEITY SOULS Plus is an 8-Bit Action-Adventure with lite metroidvania elements. Level up found weapons. Find spells. Defeat Deities. Summon Deities. 9 playable characters. Old-school difficulty with an adult gaming twist! 18+

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    79% 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.

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  28. #28 Afterimage
    79% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
    Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

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  29. #29 Undying Hare
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 妖妖酒
    Windows

    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]!

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  30. #30 Being and Becoming
    78% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    77% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    76% matchNo user reviews
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    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.

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    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: QUARTOMUNDO
    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Oh Baby Games
    Windows · Mac

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    73% matchPositive86% of 21 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.

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    77% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2021
    Dev: Žygimantas Kadiša
    Windows

    Explore a lost and abandoned temple and find what secrets lie within. Rift Drifter is a 2D action-adventure platformer, with Metroidvania and RPG elements, a rich story, and a hint of souls-like combat.

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  37. #37 Moonscars
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 1,436 reviews2022
    Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: GreenTeaGame
    Windows

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  39. #39 Trizna
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Leniv & Bezdaren
    Windows

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  40. #40 Eden's Guardian
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Voragine Game Studio
    Windows

    Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.

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    71% matchVery Positive87% of 717 reviews2025
    Dev: Nexile
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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  42. #42 Umbra
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ludum Elite
    Windows

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    72% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: outergod
    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    69% matchVery Positive86% of 76 reviews2026
    Dev: ODYSSEYER
    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jofer's Games
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    70% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: GameRelics
    Windows

    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.

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    72% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
    Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2025
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
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    70% matchVery Positive84% of 719 reviews2022
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    68% matchNo user reviews2026
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    70% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2022
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    67% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

    A 2D action platformer of graceful duels and perfect parries under the falling sakura.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Souls-like 23.7%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action RPG 10.9%, PvE 9.9%

  59. #59 Spider Dynasty
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Zhiwu Game
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A realm where two ancient trees have long harbored rival royal bloodlines, each having woven their aerial dominion from spider silk across countless generations. Yet now, dark forces of unknown origin stir, spreading their corruption throughout the silk realm...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 22.7%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Action RPG 11.1%, Platformer 9.2%

  60. #60 Mother's Sword
    66% 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: Souls-like 33.6%, Metroidvania 30.9%, Swordplay 9.7%, Platformer 7.1%, 2D Platformer 6.9%

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