
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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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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Enter this crafting-driven Metroid-like game to plunge deep into your emotions. You must craft spells to defeat monsters plaguing your heart, and explore a dreamscape to unlock the skills needed to defeat your nemesis.

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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.
Enter this crafting-driven Metroid-like game to plunge deep into your emotions. You must craft spells to defeat monsters plaguing your heart, and explore a dreamscape to unlock the skills needed to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.3%, Souls-like 14.7%, Crafting 11.6%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Abstract 8.9%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 18.8%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Hack and Slash 8.4%, Action RPG 7.1%
Battle of Gods: Earth vs Sea is a 2D platform game inspired by Vietnamese myth. Destroying monsters, tracing treasures, overcoming challenges... to marry a beautiful princess.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Souls-like 13.8%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Crafting 9.6%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 20.7%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action RPG 10.9%, RPG 5.8%
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 22%, Metroidvania 16.2%, Action RPG 14%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Hand-drawn 11.4%
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 26.8%, Souls-like 19.5%, Action RPG 13.3%, RPG 9.4%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
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 35.5%, Souls-like 17.9%, Action RPG 15.6%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, RPG 6.2%
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 33.5%, Souls-like 23.4%, RPG 8.4%, Fantasy 7.6%, Action RPG 7.1%
[DARK SUN] is an action game with 2D black and white graphics. Souls game mode. Explore the post-apocalyptic world after a thousand years, collect weapons, armor, battle techniques, magic, and challenge powerful enemies. Advance through repeated deaths to find the truth of the doomsday.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Souls-like 21.6%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action RPG 11.1%, Hand-drawn 7.2%
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 31.7%, Souls-like 23.8%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Magic 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
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 25.8%, Souls-like 18.1%, Action RPG 11.2%, Magic 10.3%, Hand-drawn 10%
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: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 20%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action RPG 13%, RPG 7.4%
This is the story of two girls, Saki and Kaede, who have been transferred to the magic world of "Ecstasia". In order to return home, the girls engage in mortal combat against "magic weapons". Make use of a wide variety of magic and the cooperation between the two girls to defeat powerful enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Souls-like 20.8%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Magic 13%, Action RPG 8.6%
Miracle Corp. is a metagame and a Metroidvania game. In the story, you will play a mysterious retro game developed by Miracle Corp., guided by an AI tour guide. Uncover the hidden truths behind the game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Souls-like 23.4%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action RPG 11.9%, RPG 7.5%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 18.8%, Action RPG 11.2%, Magic 9.2%, Hack and Slash 7.9%
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 22.8%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action RPG 10.3%, RPG 9.2%, Hand-drawn 8.8%
Fight through a hostile, dreamlike world as Sen, a wielder of crystalline weaponry. Slay monsters by pulling off powerful combos, swapping weapons on the fly, and using special weapon abilities. Can Sen survive in this strange world, or will he fall into the void?
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Souls-like 22.6%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action RPG 14.2%, RPG 9.1%
Filiy Eclipse is an exploration action RPG that explores a mysterious world.Explore the surface, underground and sky of the star to discover what happened aboard it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Action RPG 15.1%, RPG 10%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Hack and Slash 7.9%
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Souls-like 22.3%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Magic 8.4%, 2D Platformer 8%
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 27.1%, Souls-like 17.4%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Magic 9.5%
YOUR CHOICES RESHAPE A LIVING CITY. Explore a sprawling metropolis, wield mysterious powers, and uncover the secrets of the Eternal Lighthouse. Your decisions will make a world of difference.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Souls-like 22.7%, Action RPG 14.5%, RPG 13.8%, Hack and Slash 8.2%
A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Action RPG 11.9%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, RPG 7.3%
Start your epic adventure in 《Undying Hare》! Explore the vast and deep Moon Caverns, collect treasures scattered all over the place, gather like-minded allies, defeat powerful enemies in the shadow of swords, and save the dying [Moonup Sect]!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Souls-like 18.8%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action RPG 8.8%, RPG 7%
Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style horizontal board action adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman 'Luo' who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a large sword and flesh and blood, they will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Action RPG 14.3%, RPG 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
Consumed by a mysterious curse, restore a once lush forest and its inhabitants to their natural state in this action adventure tale. Experience fast-paced combat, puzzles, and the beauty of nature captured in handcrafted pixel art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Souls-like 24.1%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, Fantasy 6.1%
Possessed by a living crystal, fight for revenge in a top-down Soulslike action RPG. Master precise combat and elemental magic, explore a shattered world, solve deadly puzzles, and defeat brutal bosses to expose the Crystallen’s sins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Souls-like 28.4%, Action RPG 14.3%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, RPG 6.2%
Join Novak as he fights his way through hordes of fearsome monsters and unravel the mystery of monster resurgence in his land . Inspired by Metroidvania-style and hack 'n slash action rpg, Shikari Rising will plunge you into action and will test your mettle against extremely tough enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 20.2%, Action RPG 12.8%, RPG 9.7%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Action RPG 12.6%, RPG 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Hand-drawn 9.4%
Clash with tainted beasts as Divynia changes from the mundane to the unknown. As Aylidia, forge your destiny in a tale about courage and holding on to your beliefs. Will you unearth magic's greatest question, or are some mysteries better left untouched? Find out in this epic 2D Adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Souls-like 24.2%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Fantasy 7.3%, 2D Platformer 5.6%
A "whimsical fantasy" action platformer game with an open-ended progression. Utilize the given abilities to you to its fullest potential, and look epic while doing it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Hack and Slash 20%, Action RPG 12.2%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Fantasy 4.2%
In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Souls-like 24.8%, Action RPG 11.6%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, RPG 7.3%
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 30.8%, Souls-like 22.7%, Action RPG 11.7%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Hand-drawn 7.7%
Dive into colourful and surreal dreamscapes in a traditional 2D side-scrolling platformer. Master different skills to help you traverse and battle your way through a horde of strange enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Abstract 18.5%, Psychedelic 12.1%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
Save your sister from a certain death by finding her soul fragments in this mystical hand-drawn world! Utilize a variety of morphing abilities and fight through the dream-like Land Of Sorrow. It is known to be flooded with crying creatures who are creating a chaos under the dark soul Self.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Souls-like 15.3%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Action RPG 8.8%
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 41.2%, Souls-like 20.2%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Fantasy 5.3%
LarsGadiel is the prequel to Xenon Valkyrie, a game originally created for Nintendo's 8-bit console that was never released (at least for now), but is now coming to Steam. It's a classic Metroidvania, featuring the original maps and design from that era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 17.5%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Action RPG 11%, RPG 7.6%
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 29.9%, Souls-like 21.7%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Action RPG 13.5%, RPG 9.6%
Forge your magical journey through the world of Syntheria in this action, adventure, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Souls-like 23.9%, Magic 17.4%, Fantasy 6.3%, Adventure 3.5%
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?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 20.2%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action RPG 10.5%, Fantasy 6.9%
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 29.9%, Souls-like 22.2%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Magic 8.6%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
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 36.3%, Souls-like 23.6%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action RPG 11%, RPG 7.6%
This is an AVG game similar to Metroidvania. The player will perform a demon hunter exploring and decrypting the castle in the Gothic period and hunting the corrupt soul
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Souls-like 26.3%, Action RPG 13.6%, RPG 11%, Fantasy 5.3%
An epic bite-size action adventure microidvania through a surreal world of mutated animals and environments. Combat mice engineers and religious birds, traverse a strange world and its life-altering climates, and combine steam and spark to fix the world, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Crafting 18%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Surreal 12.2%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
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 38.8%, Souls-like 27%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, 2D Platformer 6.1%, Hack and Slash 4.4%
In a village located to the south, there is one of the twelve guardians, the warrior of Leo, known for his determination in combat and number of victories. Our hero will be responsible for finding the mystical artifacts, to prevent the kingdom from being bathed in blood and darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Action RPG 16.4%, RPG 15.4%, Magic 9.5%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
The Song of Awakening is a 2D action-platformer where you play as a bard with the power to create magic through music. Explore a world once ruled by the Lyramancers, wielders of music-magic, who were extinguished by a mad king. Defeat the malevolent god of silence and restore harmony to the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Souls-like 24.3%, Action RPG 17.3%, RPG 9%, 2D Platformer 5.5%
All Goblin is a surreal third person experience containing jumping puzzles, interconnected world design and a semi-automatic slingshot. All Goblin is an ever expanding Goblin Game, it contains the necessary components for a Goblin related experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Abstract 20.9%, Souls-like 13.3%, Surreal 11.1%, Action RPG 6.9%
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 22.9%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action RPG 11.9%, RPG 7.1%
Lingyuan Records is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action-adventure game. In the Five Elements world, learn and collect enemies' spells, and use the mutual generation and restraint of Five Elements to defeat stronger foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Souls-like 18.4%, Hand-drawn 11%, Action RPG 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
Play as a member of the Imperial Summoner Academy's Hero class, team up with powerful summoners and spirits, and explore the world of O-Yashima, mixing Sci-Fi, fantasy and traditional Japan, in this Summoner-Action RPG featuring strategic magical battles and high speed 2D action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, RPG 14.7%, Action RPG 14.5%, Magic 9.7%, Crafting 9.4%
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 38.2%, Souls-like 33.1%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action 4.8%, Adventure 4.8%
Abigor is a third-person action RPG where you play as Alric, a demon hunter at Alastor Academy who must overcome incredible odds to protect his school from demonkind. Combat features traditional melee combat with dodging, but also a magic stance system which changes the players attacks.
Why similar: Souls-like 21%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action RPG 16.9%, RPG 16.1%, Magic 10.6%
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 33.1%, Souls-like 25.2%, Action RPG 10.1%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, 2D Platformer 6%
Explore a lost and abandoned temple and find what secrets lie within. Rift Drifter is a 2D action-adventure platformer, with Metroidvania and RPG elements, a rich story, and a hint of souls-like combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Souls-like 19.2%, Action RPG 12.5%, Magic 10.8%, RPG 7.8%
Realm Of I is a side-scrolling Metroidvania where you take the role of a prophet. Explore the ravaged landscapes—from abandoned settlements and caverns to vibrant lands and floating islands—uncovering information and newfound abilities and spells to conquer challenges and defeat foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Souls-like 22.6%, Magic 15%, Surreal 9.8%, 2D Platformer 7%
"DEADDAYLIGHT" is a side-scrolling platform action-adventure game.Developed independently by a single person. It tells the dark story of a protagonist who wakes up from a nightmare about the plague during a plague after the gods abandoned the earth, and then return to the Cathedral of Holy Light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Souls-like 18.1%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action RPG 11.8%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
Catastrophe is survival horror dungeon crawler. Try not to get lost in the labyrinth as you choose to slay the dungeon's inhabitants or sneak past as many as you can.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Souls-like 21.8%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action RPG 12.4%, Magic 8.7%
Bygone Dreams: Prophecy is a free prologue for a high fantasy Action-Adventure game set inside a surreal dream world. Face fantastical adversaries, solve puzzles, and fight your way through challenging bosses in your quest to save the world's matron deity and stop the nightmare consuming the dream.
Why similar: Crafting 18.9%, Action RPG 17.2%, Souls-like 15.7%, Magic 14.4%, RPG 12.5%
Uncured, Unhinged, Unyielding. In this unique roguelike platformer you slash your path through masses of infectuous beasts, relentless constructs of steel, and corrupt militaries that stand between you and the antivirus. Begin your journey to the heart of the capital before the time runs out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Souls-like 23.2%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Roguelike 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8.6%