
A dark, hand-drawn Metroidvania set in a world where death has disappeared. Fight twisted creatures, uncover forgotten secrets, and discover powerful Boundlings as you journey to restore death to a world that has forgotten how to die.
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A dark, hand-drawn Metroidvania set in a world where death has disappeared. Fight twisted creatures, uncover forgotten secrets, and discover powerful Boundlings as you journey to restore death to a world that has forgotten how to die.

Sutra Pilgrim
Set out on a journey through Sutra Pilgrim! Hone your skills, gather powerful Artifacts, meet steadfast allies, and challenge fearsome Yaoguai Kings. Traverse a vast mythic world inspired by Journey to the West, seek the Sutra Pilgrim, and uncover the hidden truth behind this westbound journey.

Cliff Kingdom
Deranged trolls. Old thinking machines. Nordic inspired animals with dark backstories. Meet them all in this hand drawn adventure where you play as a moth, born without wings, exploring a dark world in search of the kingdoms lost light.
Set out on a journey through Sutra Pilgrim! Hone your skills, gather powerful Artifacts, meet steadfast allies, and challenge fearsome Yaoguai Kings. Traverse a vast mythic world inspired by Journey to the West, seek the Sutra Pilgrim, and uncover the hidden truth behind this westbound journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Souls-like 23.3%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 6.9%, Platformer 5.5%
Deranged trolls. Old thinking machines. Nordic inspired animals with dark backstories. Meet them all in this hand drawn adventure where you play as a moth, born without wings, exploring a dark world in search of the kingdoms lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Souls-like 22.2%, Exploration 8.1%, Platformer 8.1%, Nonlinear 6.7%
You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Souls-like 22.5%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Exploration 8.5%, Platformer 8%
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 34.6%, Souls-like 18.1%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Hand-drawn 6.5%
Experience the emotional life of a zombie with a microwave stuck on his butt. 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 27.3%, Souls-like 19.5%, Nonlinear 9.8%, Platformer 7.7%, Exploration 7.5%
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Souls-like 20.2%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Exploration 6.1%
Explore an ancient world in The Malice Kingdom. Travel the rich and diverse landscape filled with ancient ruins, foreboding forests, and haunting mansions. Discover powerful weapons, befriend Whimsical characters, and uncover the dormant secret within the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Souls-like 20.2%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 10.6%, Exploration 7.7%
Pepper finds that her home has been taken over by an encroaching, melted, pink candy, endangering herself, her friends and her Queen. Seek out the pieces of sentient candy magic and save Pepper and her friends!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Souls-like 22.8%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 9%, Nonlinear 5.8%
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 29.4%, Souls-like 20.7%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 9.1%, Platformer 7.4%
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 22.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 8.7%, Exploration 7.3%
Forge your own path by finding temporary tools or permanent abilities. Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where you ascend from the depths as the heir of a fallen underworld, to awaken radiant abilities & uncover the truth behind a heavenly world full of dystopian secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Souls-like 21.7%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Nonlinear 8.5%, Platformer 7.4%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Souls-like 22.7%, Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 9.1%, Action 4.2%
Salene is a action-platformer with quick precise combat set in a world ravaged by a war of angels and men. Conquer the Seven Virtues, gain new skills and learn the Songs of Creation to rise up and face the divinity that commands them all!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Souls-like 21.7%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Platformer 8.7%
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 31.6%, Souls-like 23.7%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 9.3%, Hand-drawn 4.7%
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 27.7%, Souls-like 21.1%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
Don the red hood and venture into this fabled adventure as Lyra. Metroidvania meets Top-Down Adventure in this challenging, side-scrolling tale.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Souls-like 23.3%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Platformer 6.4%
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 28.6%, Souls-like 22%, Nonlinear 10.8%, Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 5.9%
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 31.2%, Souls-like 24.1%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Platformer 7.5%, Exploration 6.5%
Sinweaver is a 2D Metroidvania Lite that has you cutting your way through fallen angels and cultists alike as you fight your way through hell to escape a grim afterlife. Explore levels and an interactive overworld map to uncover the worlds secrets and why heavens mightiest have fallen to darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Souls-like 22.8%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Platformer 7.4%, Exploration 6.5%
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 28.2%, Souls-like 22.1%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 5.3%
Eden Lumina is a hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Milo has just a yo-yo, and a whole world ahead of him: vast, full of hostile creatures and unlikely friends, its history carved in stone in a language nobody can read anymore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Souls-like 22.9%, Platformer 9%, Hand-drawn 6.7%, Exploration 5.8%
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 40.7%, Souls-like 28.4%, Platformer 13.6%, Nonlinear 5.6%, Action 3.7%
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 31.8%, Souls-like 25.4%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 5.1%
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 34%, Souls-like 25.2%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 6.8%, Hand-drawn 5.3%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Souls-like 18%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Dystopian 6.1%, Nonlinear 6%
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 36.5%, Souls-like 25.6%, Nonlinear 12.1%, Exploration 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
Venture into the unknown and begin your quest to bring back the light into a world of endless night. Engaging combat, tricky platforming, and a whole lot of exploration stand in your way as you try to uncover the secrets of this vast interconnected kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 17.3%, Nonlinear 10.3%, Platformer 9.4%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
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 33.3%, Souls-like 11.4%, Platformer 11%, Exploration 10.5%, Nonlinear 9.2%
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 29.3%, Souls-like 23.7%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Exploration 7.6%
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 24.8%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 7.7%, 2D Platformer 6.6%
Embark on a pixelated journey of exploration, platforming, and intense battles in Dark Watcher. Unveil the secrets of a dark realm, unlock abilities, and confront formidable adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 18.7%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Souls-like 26%, Platformer 7.4%, Nonlinear 6%, Exploration 5.6%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Souls-like 24.9%, Nonlinear 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 6%
CINCILLA es una aventura metroidvania 2D de fantasía oscura con temática pixel art. Explora un misterioso pueblo con más de 50 niveles interconectados y descubre los misterios que se ocultan entre los Hilos y la Superficie.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Souls-like 25.1%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Dystopian 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 5.2%
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 32.5%, Souls-like 26.4%, 2D Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Platformer 6.2%
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 36%, Souls-like 26.3%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 5.5%, Nonlinear 4.7%
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 34%, Souls-like 31.4%, 2D Platformer 6.9%, Platformer 6.8%, Action 5.1%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Souls-like 26.2%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 8.5%, Exploration 7.2%
Little Nemo and his friends return for a hand-animated metroidvania adventure! Explore magical dream worlds with Nemo, the Princess of Slumberland, the mischievious Flip, and royal guard Peony as they try to stop the Nightmare Fiends from ruling over dreams forever.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Exploration 12.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Nonlinear 10.2%
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 23.8%, Souls-like 18.5%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Nonlinear 9%, Platformer 7.8%
In Mother ZERO, a cyberpunk action-adventure game, fight your way through a decaying world full of mysteries and threats. Explore deep underground bunkers, battle corrupted creatures, and encounter bizarre characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Souls-like 22.6%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Nonlinear 8%
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 31.8%, Souls-like 25.5%, Platformer 10.6%, Exploration 5.8%, Hand-drawn 5.2%
MAGNET is a pixel-art Metroidvania set in a ruined world of robots. Harness magnetic and electrical powers to defeat enemies and overcome obstacles. Acquire new weapons and abilities to upgrade your robot.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Souls-like 23.7%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 6.6%, Exploration 4.6%
Assume the role of Onchu, a druid boy stranded on an island corrupted by dark magic. Learn new magic and abilities in this 2D Metroidvania and explore a stunning sidescrolling world to save the island from destruction.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Souls-like 21.7%, Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Hand-drawn 5.3%
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 40.6%, Souls-like 28.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Action 4.3%
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 33.8%, Souls-like 24.8%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 7.3%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Souls-like 12.1%, Multiple Endings 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Exploration 4.7%
Embark yourself on an adventure through the Marble Palace and uncover the plentiful secrets it hides! Explore magnificent views and fight through the hostile halls of the palace, all while making use of the innovative plane change mechanics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Souls-like 21.9%, 2D Platformer 12%, Exploration 10.2%, Platformer 7.9%
Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Nonlinear 11.5%, Exploration 9%, Platformer 7.6%
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 39.5%, Souls-like 28.9%, Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 5.4%, Hand-drawn 3.4%
『Second Works』 is a 2D platform action-adventure game set in a sci-fi fantasy world based on biotechnology. Enjoy the unique atmosphere created by colorful anime-style graphics and the thrilling experience of high-difficulty action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Souls-like 21%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Action 7.2%
Welcome to the world of Nyaginata! A hard-fought journey awaits as you carve your way past an onslaught of enemies! React and outwit in order to survive. Go forth! Make rapid progress!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 20.9%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Exploration 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Exploration 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Nonlinear 7.1%
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 31.7%, Souls-like 24.4%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 8.6%
Stellar Poetry is a 2D action adventure game similar to the galaxy Castlevania. The sorceress, who awakens after sensing the call of a mysterious voice, goes on a series of adventures in order to find memories lost due to the curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Souls-like 24.9%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 6%
Come discover a world full of Brazilian cultural personalities, with several exclusive powers to be used strategically, play win and try to be the best by entering the world rank!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Platformer 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
A compact, painterly metroidvania: a 2–3 hour descent into the Rootdeep. Explore 26 painted caverns, earn five abilities, face two guardians — then chase your own best time with the built-in speedrun timer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 8.2%
In this metroidvania platformer originally made for NES, play as mole digging your way with great agility through deep caverns, in search of a lost dwarven treasure to repay your debts.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Exploration 8.9%, Nonlinear 7.4%, Platformer 6.6%
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 41.5%, Souls-like 17.5%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%
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 40.1%, Souls-like 25.8%, Platformer 8.3%, Exploration 6.1%, Action 3.4%