Games Like Mask of Soul

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 31.6%, Souls-like 28%, Platformer 8.8%, Hand-drawn 7%, Lore-Rich 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 31.9%, Souls-like 27.5%, Platformer 10.8%, Hand-drawn 6.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.3%

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.2%, Platformer 13.8%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Hand-drawn 4.9%

Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Souls-like 17.6%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Platformer 8.4%

Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Souls-like 20.5%, Lore-Rich 13%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Platformer 8.6%

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 33.1%, Souls-like 28.6%, Platformer 11.3%, Side Scroller 7.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%

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 29.5%, Souls-like 21.8%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Lore-Rich 10.1%, Platformer 8.4%

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 37.7%, Souls-like 26.8%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D 4%, Side Scroller 4%

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 45.1%, Metroidvania 30.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, Platformer 5.8%, Side Scroller 3.5%

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 34.5%, Souls-like 30.6%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Platformer 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Souls-like 28.7%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Platformer 6.8%

A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Souls-like 24.2%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Platformer 7.5%

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 56.1%, Souls-like 13.5%, Lore-Rich 11%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Platformer 2.7%

Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Souls-like 25.9%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Platformer 8%

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 34.4%, Souls-like 31.5%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Platformer 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%

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 29.9%, Souls-like 28.2%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%

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 29.9%, Souls-like 15.1%, Platformer 14.7%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 25.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.1%

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 49.9%, Metroidvania 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%, Platformer 6.3%, Side Scroller 3.9%

Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Souls-like 24.6%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Platformer 7.2%

Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.1%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Platformer 12.3%, Metroidvania 9.4%, Hand-drawn 7%

Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 21.1%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Platformer 9.1%, Hand-drawn 6.4%

You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Souls-like 29.1%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Platformer 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%

The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Souls-like 32.7%, Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Anime 4.6%

Join Kim Rip, a Royal Guard whose humanity is gradually slipping away, on a thrilling 2.5D action-adventure platforming journey in 'The Devil Within: Satgat'. Uncover the mysteries of a desolate realm as you engage in stylish battles against formidable foes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 28.3%, Platformer 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 8%

Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 25.2%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

"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 29.9%, Souls-like 22%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

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 31.5%, Souls-like 28.1%, Platformer 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Anime 5.4%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Souls-like 31.3%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 4.6%

Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Lore-Rich 22.9%, Platformer 12%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Hand-drawn 6%

Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 23.8%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Side Scroller 11%, Platformer 9.5%

Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.2%, Metroidvania 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Cartoony 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Souls-like 24.8%, Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Hand-drawn 6.2%

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 36.9%, Metroidvania 35.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, 2D 3.1%

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 37%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Anime 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

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.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.8%, Metroidvania 24.5%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Platformer 10.7%, Hand-drawn 7.3%

On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Platformer 14.5%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Platformer 11.6%, Indie 5.7%, 2D 5.3%

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 48.6%, Souls-like 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, 2D 4.7%, Side Scroller 3.8%

Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Souls-like 36.9%, Lore-Rich 18.2%, Action 1.6%, Indie 0.8%

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 28.8%, Souls-like 26%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.8%, Metroidvania 23.1%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Platformer 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

Fantasy metroidvania with a moral choice and hunting the bosses who are not going to patiently wait for you in their lair. Study the monsters. Track'em. Kill'em. Exploration of the vast interconnected fairytale world, an acrobatic combat system and weird locals are what awaits you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Souls-like 30.6%, Platformer 13.7%, Hand-drawn 5.7%, Story Rich 4.9%

Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.

Why similar: Metroidvania 66.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Story Rich 8.1%, 2D 7.6%, Action 4.7%

Metroidvania dungeon crawler about Death & Grief full of puzzles, secrets & challenges. Inspired by old GameBoy Color games with Retro Pixel Art Aesthetics but with challenging boss fights & Lore-Rich

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Souls-like 30.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Anime 7.2%

Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Souls-like 21.7%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Platformer 9.7%

Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Platformer 14.1%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Hand-drawn 8.7%

Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Souls-like 24.4%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Platformer 18.4%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Anime 8.7%, 2D 3.8%

Wéko the Mask Gatherer is a 3D action-adventure game where you step into the shoes of Wéko, a mysterious adventurer on a quest to collect the seven powerful Primordial Masks in a mesmerizing world full of exploration, puzzles, and combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, Souls-like 39.5%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Action 2.4%, Adventure 2%

The Guise is a dark metroidvania fairy tale about a boy trapped in the body of a monster. Can he hold onto his humanity? It's up to you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 26.9%, Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 7.2%, Hand-drawn 6.9%

Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.8%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Lore-Rich 18.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 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 30.1%, Souls-like 24%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D 4.5%

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 39.4%, Metroidvania 34.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, 2D 5.7%

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 29.2%, Souls-like 26.1%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Anime 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%

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: Platformer 34.3%, Action-Adventure 24.9%, Story Rich 16.9%, 2D 12.2%, Action 5.3%

A dark metroidvania where your shaman drum is the only weapon against the Abyss. The music of the ancients becomes your blade, and every battle is a ritual on the edge of death.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Souls-like 33.4%, Platformer 10.6%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Story Rich 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 28.9%, Souls-like 27.1%, Platformer 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Happy Souls is an action Metroidvania with puzzle elements reminiscent of old Zelda games. Navigate through two worlds filled with challenging puzzles, fearsome traps, and majestic enemies. Collect keys to advance and defeat the great dark evil lurking in hell.

Why similar: Metroidvania 92%, Adventure 4.4%, Action 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%