Games Like Maid of Salvation

HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Souls-like 22.9%, Action RPG 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Hack and Slash 7.7%

HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Souls-like 20.9%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Action RPG 12.7%, Platformer 8.2%

This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Souls-like 18.4%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11%, Action RPG 8.3%

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Souls-like 22.5%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

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 18.9%, Souls-like 18.2%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Action RPG 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Souls-like 20.3%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Action RPG 10%, Dark Fantasy 5.9%

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.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 18.8%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Action RPG 9.5%

Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 27.5%, Action RPG 15.4%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, Platformer 14.8%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Exploration 7.1%

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 47.1%, Platformer 12.7%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Action RPG 8%, RPG 6.1%

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Souls-like 21.2%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Hack and Slash 8.3%, Anime 5%

Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 22.3%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action RPG 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.4%

Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Metroidvania 24.9%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action RPG 12.7%, Exploration 6.6%

In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Souls-like 15.8%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Action RPG 11.6%, Platformer 8.5%

NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.5%, Hack and Slash 25.1%, Action RPG 21.3%, Female Protagonist 6.3%, Anime 5.9%

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Souls-like 34.8%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Action RPG 14.1%, Exploration 5.8%

Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.5%, Action RPG 23.1%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Souls-like 23.4%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action RPG 11.4%, Exploration 7%

Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Action RPG 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Exploration 8.9%

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Souls-like 27.1%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, Action RPG 6.2%

Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.

Why similar: Souls-like 27%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action RPG 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Exploration 8.1%

Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 47.7%, Hack and Slash 12%, 3D 11.3%, Anime 10.1%, RPG 8.2%

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 35.3%, Souls-like 32.7%, Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Anime 4.6%

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.8%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Action RPG 18.1%, Exploration 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

A challenging Souls-Like ARPG that you need to fight your way to survive the deadly enemies and enviroments.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action RPG 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Exploration 7.2%

Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.1%, Action RPG 23%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Souls-like 7.3%, Anime 7.1%

LOST EPIC is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG about a war between gods and humanity. The player becomes the deity-defying knight, God Slayer, and explores the world known as Sanctum to bring the Pantheon of Six to their knees.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Souls-like 24.8%, Action RPG 14.5%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 42%, Action RPG 17.5%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%

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 33.9%, Souls-like 30.9%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Platformer 7%

This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 28.4%, Action RPG 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Action-Adventure 6%

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 27.7%, Souls-like 25.5%, Action RPG 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Platformer 8.2%

As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.1%, Metroidvania 28.4%, Action RPG 13.9%, Exploration 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.1%

Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.2%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Action RPG 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 11%, Fantasy 2.3%

3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Souls-like 26.4%, Hack and Slash 16%, Platformer 8.7%, Exploration 6.3%

A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.7%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Souls-like 17.1%, Action RPG 14.5%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.9%, Metroidvania 16.6%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Action RPG 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.6%

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 30.6%, Souls-like 25.2%, Platformer 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Hack and Slash 9.8%

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Action RPG 15.1%, Platformer 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9%, Exploration 7.4%

This is a 3D ancient style fantasy, multi ending action role-playing game. As the third installment of the Ryukyu Hidden series and the Ryukyu Hidden Nine Absolute Reincarnation Chapter, the game is designed with the principle of promoting offense and hesitation to defeat in its combat system.

Why similar: Souls-like 38%, Action RPG 17.3%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, RPG 6.9%

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Platformer 16.4%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, 3D 3.5%

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 38.1%, Souls-like 34.8%, Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%

Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Platformer 14%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Exploration 9.1%

In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.3%, Action RPG 24.3%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, RPG 10.2%

Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.1%, Hack and Slash 30.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Action RPG 5.5%, Exploration 3.9%

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 51.5%, Metroidvania 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%, Platformer 5.4%, Action RPG 4.7%

Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.1%, Metroidvania 29%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, RPG 5.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.2%

Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Souls-like 22.1%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Platformer 7.8%

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.7%, Female Protagonist 17%, RPG 7.4%, Platformer 6.4%, Anime 4.5%

Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Hack and Slash 27%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Souls-like 8.1%, Action-Adventure 5.2%

Explore the stylish world of Wonderland with Usada and Kotora as they search for a mysterious girl named Alice! A Metroidvania action game with a rich, exhilarating battle system all wrapped up in cuteness!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8%

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 62.6%, Platformer 12.1%, RPG 6.9%, Action RPG 4.4%, Exploration 3.6%

Breath of Life - a dark third-person action RPG. You are an Incarnation, born from the Void to tread where the dead cannot rest. Each portal is a step toward the artifact "Breath of Life" and a step deeper into the abyss.

Why similar: Souls-like 26.5%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Action RPG 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Platformer 12.2%, RPG 10.6%, Exploration 7.7%

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 25.8%, Souls-like 24.6%, Action RPG 12%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Platformer 8.3%

Action-RPG slasher in which you have to get into the dark atmosphere of dungeons full of monsters and madness.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.5%, Hack and Slash 28.2%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Action RPG 5.7%

Slayer is a strategic action game built around a finely tuned combat system and dark narrative. Survival demands more than quick reflexes—you must consider movement direction, positioning, attack angles, parrying, dodging timing, and map structure.

Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 29.4%, Action RPG 19.5%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Carve your path through hordes of enemies, defying the gods to seize the power of Morrigan, Goddess of Death, and retrieve the soul of your beloved! SoulQuest combines amazing gameplay with the unique Celtic mythology into one, action-packed mixture!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 36.8%, Female Protagonist 24%, Platformer 17.5%, Action-Adventure 14%, Fantasy 4.2%