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

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An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: The Caecus
Publisher: Team Caecus
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    97% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: HappyDoodz Studios
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    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 29.4%, Souls-like 25.3%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, 2D Platformer 5.7%, Stylized 5.2%

  2. #2 Roots of Cinder
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DigitalZeon
    Windows

    The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.

    Why similar: Souls-like 21.8%, Metroidvania 21.6%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Action RPG 10.3%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

  3. #3 Tails of Fate
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Chase the Bunny
    Windows · Linux

    Fulfill this tale, as darkness swarms the fantasy lands of Fauna. Venture epic kingdoms and treacherous dungeons in a 2D action platformer, with Metroidvania elements in a hand-crafted pixel art world filled with souls-like boss fights, dungeon platforming, and dynamic enemy combat design.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 19.9%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Action RPG 9%, 2D Platformer 6%

  4. #4 Runic Curse Remastered
    95% 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.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 26.2%, RPG 6.1%, Action RPG 5.8%, Fantasy 5.4%

  5. #5 Shards of Memories
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Iron Twelve Games
    Windows

    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 33.4%, Souls-like 20.2%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

  6. #6 SpellTome
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
    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.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Souls-like 26.5%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Action-Adventure 4.6%

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    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
    Windows

    Power (of) Metal is a 2D hack/slash platformer, journey of Maleqqi who want to fulfill his emptiness inside of him and he will find the Power (of) Metal

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 22.3%, Action RPG 11.1%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, RPG 7.1%

  8. #8 Momogatari
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    Dev: Sentori Studio
    Windows

    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 23.6%, Souls-like 18.8%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Hack and Slash 7.5%, 2D Platformer 6.2%

  9. #9 Elysian Echoes
    91% 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 25.5%, Souls-like 22.5%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, 2D Platformer 6.8%, Action-Adventure 5.6%

  10. #10 Beak the hunter
    91% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Sweeping Avalanche Creations
    Windows

    Beak the hunter is a 2D monster hunting game that follows the adventures of the master hunter, Beak. Explore a new and exciting world, and prepare yourself for hard battles against powerful and wild beasts in this soulslike adventure that will test your abilities!

    Why similar: Souls-like 25.5%, Metroidvania 15.2%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Action RPG 11.8%, 2D Platformer 9.1%

  11. #11 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2026
    Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
    Windows

    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 24.9%, Souls-like 23.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Hack and Slash 7.1%

  12. #12 HunterX: code name T
    90% matchVery Positive88% of 147 reviews2023
    Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
    Windows

    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 24.8%, Souls-like 22.3%, Action RPG 10.1%, 2.5D 8.5%, Hack and Slash 8.1%

  13. #13 Midpoint
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    Dev: Frandy
    Windows

    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 26.4%, Souls-like 24.8%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Action RPG 7.3%, Dark Fantasy 7%

  14. #14 Blood of Yamin
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Quintillion Games
    Windows

    Blood of Yamin is a stylish metroidvania RPG where you can forge your own playstyle. Powered by the essence of a dead god, explore a gorgeous 2D world on the cusp of the industrial revolution, conquer powerful foes, and confront the unknown horrors lurking beneath the surface.

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    87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Ongar Studio
    Windows

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    86% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

    Dash, zip and slice through enemies with style in Ex Angelus, a fast-paced action adventure set in a neo apocalyptic world where fantasy and sci-fi collide.

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    85% matchVery Positive83% of 1,162 reviews2024
    Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?

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    86% matchVery Positive84% of 719 reviews2022
    Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    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.

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    Windows

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    84% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Zhiwu Game
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  22. #22 DEVIATOR
    82% matchMixed68% of 988 reviews2024
    Dev: Gami Studio
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Souls-like 26.5%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%

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    82% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 25.1%, Action RPG 13%, Dark Fantasy 8%, RPG 6.1%

  24. #24 Onchu
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 22.9%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 7%, Magic 5.3%

  25. #25 Lillusion
    81% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: The Night Owls
    Windows

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  26. #26 Ashen Daughter
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Blue Bichon Game Studio
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 20.4%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Hack and Slash 8%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%

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    79% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  28. #28 Blessing Part I
    78% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: LiY二月
    Windows

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  30. #30 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
    80% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2019
    Dev: Planet Tobor
    Windows

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    Dev: DigitalZeon
    Windows

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    Windows

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    76% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

    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.

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    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SAMx003 Games
    Windows

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  36. #36 Zenith
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    Dev: Nocturnia Studios
    Windows

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  37. #37 Undying Hare
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 妖妖酒
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 21.7%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8%, Action RPG 7.4%

  38. #38 Din of Sen
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Espy Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Souls-like 26.6%, Action RPG 12.2%, Hack and Slash 10%, RPG 7%

  39. #39 The Witch Blade
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SergS WorkshopPub: Rokyte Publishing
    Windows

    An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.

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    71% matchVery Positive92% of 231 reviews2025
    Dev: Volkolak Team
    Windows

    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 26.2%, Souls-like 24.1%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Hand-drawn 8%

  41. #41 Fevercide
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Redblack Spade
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Fevercide is a metroidvania with elements of horror and adventure games. Join Sandra as she explores the stately cities of a Russian Empire that never fell. Solve puzzles, fight with monsters, and face the demons from her past.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Action RPG 11.9%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

  42. #42 Obsidian Legion
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Palisade Games
    Windows

    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.

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  43. #43 Kloa - Child of the Forest
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wildpad GamesPub: Crytivo
    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bonefish Games
    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: orobi
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.

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    70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Eric Ríos Hamilton
    Windows

    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!

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    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 346 reviews2025
    Dev: Aquatic Moon GamesPub: GRAVITY GAME ARISE Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    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.

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    67% matchVery Positive85% of 331 reviews2026
    Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
    Windows

    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.

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    68% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
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    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
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    Enter this crafting-driven metroidvania to plunge deep into your imagination. You must craft spells to defeat monsters plaguing your mind, and explore a dreamscape to unlock the skills needed to defeat your nemesis.

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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    70% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2023
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    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.

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    69% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
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    67% matchNo user reviews2027
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    70% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ChiCheng Studio
    Windows

    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 36.6%, Souls-like 22.8%, Action RPG 14.5%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, RPG 5.2%

  60. #60 Anatine
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixel TrashPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 33.1%, Souls-like 29.8%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Atmospheric 5.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.1%

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