60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Adventure, Difficult, 2D.
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.
DREIFRAME
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.
Anokye
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.
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 33%, Souls-like 18.7%, Difficult 12%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 4.2%
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 35.7%, Souls-like 17.9%, Difficult 14.5%, Platformer 8.4%, Exploration 4.5%
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 30.9%, Souls-like 18.1%, Difficult 11.9%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 5.4%
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 29.5%, Souls-like 18.1%, Difficult 12.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 5.5%
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 32.4%, Souls-like 15.4%, Platformer 12.6%, Difficult 10.4%, Exploration 5.9%
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 36.9%, Souls-like 21%, Difficult 14%, Platformer 10.5%, Exploration 4.2%
"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 32.7%, Souls-like 18.7%, Difficult 11.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 4.7%
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 36.3%, Difficult 14.8%, Souls-like 14.2%, Platformer 9%, Exploration 6.2%
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 31.9%, Souls-like 19.1%, Difficult 13.3%, Platformer 8.7%, Exploration 5.5%
Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Difficult 15.4%, Platformer 15.3%, Exploration 6.8%, Adventure 4.6%
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 31.4%, Souls-like 19.2%, Difficult 13.4%, Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 6.4%
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 33%, Souls-like 18.8%, Difficult 14.3%, Platformer 10.4%, Exploration 5.9%
Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 17.8%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 10.9%, Combat 7.7%
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 32.5%, Souls-like 19.5%, Difficult 12.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Combat 5.9%
In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 18.5%, Difficult 12.8%, Platformer 7.3%, Combat 6.7%
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 37.1%, Souls-like 17.8%, Difficult 12.4%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 4.9%
Astronium is a metroidvania with souls-like aspects, with a focus on combat and on getting weapons. Defeat strong enemies, survive ambushes, explore diferent biomes and meet interesting individuals on this hostile planet
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Souls-like 16.4%, Difficult 14.3%, Combat 8.7%, Exploration 5.7%
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 30.7%, Souls-like 16.5%, Platformer 13.2%, Difficult 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Difficult 16.3%, Souls-like 15%, Combat 9.6%, Platformer 7%
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 32.1%, Souls-like 20%, Difficult 12.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 4.9%
Gedda Cake is a metroidvania about Dragons and Cakes. Play as 6 characters with unique skills and playstyles, swap between them on the fly, battle dangerous foes and explore the vast sugar-coated lands of Sugria. Help them reclaim their invaded world and get The Cake!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Souls-like 18.6%, Difficult 12.8%, Platformer 11.4%, Exploration 5.8%
Can you keep going when all hope is lost? Isadora's Edge is a 2D Metroidvania with a unique future fantasy setting. Explore an alien world, battle against the corrupted forces bringing it to the edge of destruction, and uncover the secrets behind its impending demise!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Souls-like 12.5%, Difficult 12.5%, Platformer 11%, Exploration 6.3%
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 43.1%, Souls-like 19.3%, Platformer 15.1%, Exploration 8.2%, Action 4.8%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Souls-like 22.9%, Exploration 8%, Adventure 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
Lotus Knight is a 2D platform action game. A girl born from a lotus, following the call of her "mother", adventuring inside the world covered with flowers, exploring various interesting places, engaging in intense battles and experiencing a wonderful story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Souls-like 23.8%, Platformer 16.6%, Action 4.1%, 2D 4%
Seedless Light is a 2d action-adventure game focused on combat and exploration with a unique and contemplative world of fantastic and vibrant creatures driven by a touching and atmospheric soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Difficult 15.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 8.7%, Combat 4.7%
Bite sized metroidvania with several unique mechanics Make weapons from the elements, juggle enemies, find furniture? fight bosses, unlock abilities, find secrets, unlock transformations!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Souls-like 18.3%, Difficult 12.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Hack and Slash 7.5%
Immerse yourself in this strange Colorless World. Unleash new mechanics and defeat obstacles, monsters, and bosses. As you unravel a hidden story told between the lines that will shape your ultimate destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 19.7%, Platformer 12%, Difficult 9.9%, Exploration 5.5%
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 50.1%, Difficult 13%, Combat 8.9%, Souls-like 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
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 33%, Souls-like 18.1%, Difficult 11.3%, Platformer 9.4%, Exploration 8.5%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Souls-like 16.4%, Difficult 11.8%, Platformer 10%, Hack and Slash 7.2%
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 35.9%, Souls-like 21.7%, Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Cats 15%, Platformer 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Action 4.5%
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 39.9%, Souls-like 21.2%, Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 8.3%, Multiple Endings 4.5%
Being & Becoming is an atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dying kingdom held together only by the collective dream of thousands of would-be martyrs. Fate itself is against you as The Word’s prophecy unfolds. Rewrite your place within The Word or become a scripted part of this horrible revelation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Souls-like 19.3%, Platformer 11.4%, Hack and Slash 7.1%, Action RPG 6.6%
Cyan Breach is a Metriodivania game set in a biohazard background. The combat style integrates traditional 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. Explore the game world, gain new skills and weapons, increase character's power, and finally reveal the conspiracy that caused the apocalypse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Souls-like 16.7%, Combat 10.9%, Action RPG 10.6%, Hack and Slash 7.6%
Explore a shattered, interconnected world filled with hidden secrets, challenging enemies, lost memories, and the eerie remnants of a failed mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 16.8%, Difficult 13%, Combat 8.7%, Exploration 7.3%
Embark on an epic journey in Ceplion, a metroidvania-inspired action-platformer. Explore the Ceplion Island, uncovering mysteries and ancient secrets. Engage in precise combat against believers and monstrous creatures. Harness the power of inheritors to bring an end to the relentless war.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 15.7%, Difficult 12.8%, Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 6.1%
A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Platformer 17.7%, Exploration 9.9%, Difficult 6.5%, Adventure 5.9%
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 32%, Souls-like 19.1%, Difficult 12.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 5.4%
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Souls-like 18.6%, Difficult 12.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Exploration 6.4%
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 42.8%, Souls-like 23.7%, Platformer 14%, Action 4.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%
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 47.9%, Platformer 14.7%, Adventure 5.6%, Combat 5.2%, Exploration 4.8%
Sylvaris: Black Reign is a fast-paced, hand-drawn 2D action platformer with metroidvania elements. Set in a chained, industrial world beneath the surface, it features aggressive combat, a risk-reward Overload system, and build variety shaped through perks.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Difficult 15.1%, Platformer 14%, Hack and Slash 9.2%, Exploration 5.8%
A black cat pulls multiple triggers of revenge. Set, a feline mercenary with a massive bayonet, is haunted by her past and driven to avenge her fallen comrades. In a cyberpunk world of twelve races, she uncovers hidden truths through brutal action and vast Metroidvania exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Platformer 16.7%, Cats 11.6%, Exploration 8.5%, Action 7.8%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.9%, Platformer 12.7%, Difficult 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Adventure 3.9%
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Souls-like 18.1%, Difficult 14%, Platformer 9.9%, Exploration 5.3%
SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Souls-like 14.1%, Cats 10.8%, Hack and Slash 8.7%, Platformer 8.3%
Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Platformer 14%, Souls-like 12.3%, Difficult 7%, Exploration 6.4%
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 28.7%, Souls-like 15.3%, Difficult 12.7%, Platformer 10.7%, Action RPG 6.6%
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Difficult 17.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Exploration 6.4%, Adventure 3.4%
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 37.2%, Souls-like 26.7%, Platformer 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Hack and Slash 5.9%
Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.2%, Platformer 15.6%, Difficult 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Action 4.1%
Explore the Yomi world with a sacred weapon that can change sword types. Fight different "Yokai" and challenge the "Kami" of this world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 15.6%, Difficult 9.8%, Platformer 9%, Combat 7.6%
In a world where a mysterious energy known as Va flows through and connects all living beings, a child with the power to command this energy was born. As the last of her kind, young Nara must unravel the dark secrets of her power and face the flames and shadows that took someone special from her.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Souls-like 18.8%, Difficult 13%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 7%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Platformer 15.1%, Difficult 11%, Souls-like 10.7%, Exploration 6.6%
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 31.8%, Souls-like 18.5%, Difficult 12.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Cats 10.2%
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 33.3%, Metroidvania 32.8%, Difficult 6.8%, Platformer 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
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 33.7%, Souls-like 20.2%, Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 7.6%, Action RPG 7.1%
