Games Like Minoria

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Souls-like 19.4%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Difficult 9.6%, Anime 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor to Minoria, this game shares the same core combat DNA, developer style, and dark fantasy atmosphere.

"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 34.3%, Souls-like 17.2%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Anime 10.2%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the series' signature combat and exploration, providing the most similar experience to Minoria available.

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 40.7%, Souls-like 18.7%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Difficult 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It matches Minoria's melancholic, dark-fantasy tone and features a female protagonist navigating a ruined, atmospheric world.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, Souls-like 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Difficult 6.5%, Gothic 4% ★

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the religious, gothic horror aesthetic and challenging souls-like progression that defines Minoria's world.

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 47.1%, Souls-like 15.9%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Anime 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: As the successor to Ender Lilies, it offers a similar blend of somber storytelling and tight 2D metroidvania exploration.

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 39.1%, Souls-like 23%, Difficult 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 6%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a highly polished parry-based combat system that feels like a natural evolution of the mechanics found in Minoria.

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 54.2%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Anime 6.9%, Action 4.6%, Gothic 4.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more expansive metroidvania experience while maintaining the classic action-platformer feel and anime-inspired character design.

Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Souls-like 23.5%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Gothic 7.9% ★, Difficult 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends dark, gothic pixel art with brutal souls-like combat, mirroring the grim intensity of Minoria.

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: Metroidvania 30.6%, Souls-like 28.6%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 6%, Difficult 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: The game focuses on a dark, religious-themed world where every encounter is punishing, much like the streets of Ramezia.

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 39.7%, Metroidvania 31%, Difficult 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a definitive 2D souls-like that emphasizes the same challenging boss encounters and interconnected world design.

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 39.2%, Souls-like 24%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Action 6.5%, Dark Fantasy 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its grim, painterly art style and souls-like combat mechanics align closely with the tone and difficulty of Minoria.

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 35.6%, Souls-like 21.6%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Difficult 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a dark, atmospheric world and a female protagonist, focusing heavily on souls-like combat and exploration.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Anime 11.5%, Action 5.3%, Platformer 5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful anime aesthetic and fluid, fast-paced combat that will feel very familiar to fans of Minoria.

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 35.1%, Souls-like 17.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Anime 9%, Difficult 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a vast, beautiful world to explore with fluid combat that captures the spirit of traditional metroidvanias.

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 35.9%, Souls-like 22.4%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A direct souls-like metroidvania featuring a female protagonist and a heavy focus on diverse weapon-based combat.

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, Anime 6.9%, Action 6.3%, Hack and Slash 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a female protagonist and a heavy emphasis on action-RPG combat within a 2D fantasy setting.

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 40.5%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Anime 9.1%, Platformer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a fast-paced, anime-styled action experience with unique time-manipulation mechanics that reward precision.

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 25.5%, Souls-like 16.2%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Difficult 8.3%, Anime 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern metroidvania with a strong focus on action and souls-like difficulty that fits well alongside Minoria.

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Anime 15%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Hack and Slash 7.8%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes an anime aesthetic and survival-based metroidvania gameplay that feels like a lighter, yet still challenging, cousin to Minoria.

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Souls-like 23.3%, Difficult 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Platformer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: The unique parry-to-absorb mechanic provides a satisfying combat loop that rewards the same aggression found in Minoria.

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 51.9%, Anime 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Platformer 6.2%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a beautiful anime art style and a focus on rhythmic, precise combat that fans of Minoria will appreciate.

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 68.7%, Action 5.9%, Difficult 5.8%, Platformer 4.8%, Female Protagonist 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep combat customization and challenging platforming, making it a classic recommendation for metroidvania fans.

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Action 11%, Indie 7.2%, Difficult 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: While the movement is unique, the game's high difficulty and atmospheric world design share a similar spirit to Minoria.

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Gothic 9.6% ★, Difficult 9.3%, Anime 8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a retro-inspired, action-heavy experience that captures the essence of classic 2D platforming challenges.

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 35.9%, Metroidvania 35.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Difficult 5.2%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines complex souls-like boss fights with platforming, offering a deep challenge for fans of difficult 2D games.

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 33.7%, Souls-like 21.3%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Hack and Slash 8.3%, Anime 5%

UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Souls-like 27.8%, Difficult 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, dark-fantasy souls-like that strips away the fluff to focus entirely on challenging combat and exploration.

Fueled by love but driven by rage, Cherry embarks on a blood-soaked quest for revenge, explores the massive Megastructure, and eviscerates the armies of Infornet in a best-in-class action-adventure that breaks tropes and bones.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Gothic 5.9% ★, Action 5.7%, Nudity 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a stylized, aggressive take on the metroidvania genre with a strong female lead and visceral combat.

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: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 28.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Action 6.7%, Platformer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the dark-fantasy souls-like genre, providing a gritty experience with complex combat encounters.

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 34.6%, Souls-like 18.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Difficult 9.2%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends fast-paced 2D action with a dark, futuristic setting, focusing on fluid movement and combat.

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 33.4%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Souls-like 13.5%, Anime 9.3%, Nudity 4.6%

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 57.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Action 5.8%, Platformer 5.4%, 2D 5.2%

Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Female Protagonist 19%, Anime 9.2%, Souls-like 7.1%, Difficult 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite metroidvania that features a female protagonist and focuses on fast, skill-based combat encounters.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.3%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Action 7.3%, Indie 4.8%, Platformer 4.4%

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 39.8%, Souls-like 24.1%, Difficult 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Action 3.7%

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.8%, Metroidvania 17.2%, Action 14.4%, Anime 10.5%, RPG 8.1%

Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!

Why similar: Souls-like 24.7%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Gothic 13.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Platformer 5.9%

Step into a beautifully somber pixel art world of decay filled with grotesque, writhing abominations...A dark action RPG that follows the journey of a demon-slaying nun who must resist destruction and despair while purging the corruption from this world one boss after another!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Sexual Content 13.3%, Souls-like 10.7%, Anime 7.6%

Akatori is an epic action-platformer with metroidvania elements where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Souls-like 16.7%, Female Protagonist 15%, Difficult 12.2%, Action 5.9%

Demoniaca - is a dark, gothic, mature and sexy action RPG inspired by the Castlevania series. Explore, fight, meet new friends and avenge those who brought you unbearable pain and loss.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Difficult 8%, Nudity 7.6%, Sexual Content 6.5%

Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Anime 13%, Action 8.5%, Platformer 7.4%

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 32.1%, Souls-like 20.8%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Anime 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%

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 52.6%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Action 7%, Platformer 6.1%, Action-Adventure 4.5%

ZERO 2 is an ARPG with intriguing storytelling, an unpredictable battle system, and endless heartfelt adventure. The story includes multiple subtle metaphors for the relationship between God and humans.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Anime 11.4%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, Platformer 4%

Explore the world, fight fierce and alluring monster girls to uncover the secrets hidden within! A Metroidvania 2D platformer with combats that push you to the edge!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Souls-like 24.4%, Sexual Content 8.1%, Nudity 8.1%, Action 5.4%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Souls-like 22.4%, Difficult 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Gothic 7.5% ★

In a world overrun by vampires, a group of nuns with their own stories have arrived at the Hunters' Guild. They are ready to wield any power—even that of demons—to defeat their enemies. What fate awaits them on this perilous journey?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29%, Gothic 15.7% ★, Anime 13.6%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Sexual Content 9%

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Souls-like 20%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Action 6.2%, RPG 3.4%

Underground dwelling girl Hisako is aiming for the surface in a zombie infested Tokyo. Hack and slash RPG! Obtain weapons and gear from enemies, and customize your skill tree to create your own unique and powerful a character!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.7%, Metroidvania 22.8%, Anime 17.3%, Action 7.1%, Sexual Content 6.8%

A deadly plague known as erosion broke out in the land of Elworth. It corrupted all life, bringing pain and destruction – Idonia, as the knight accepting the bloodthirsty imprint set out on a path to redemption, exterminating plague minions and destroying ancient evils

Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Souls-like 7.3%, Action 5.7%

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 62.7%, Difficult 11.3%, Souls-like 10.5%, Action 6.2%, Action-Adventure 3.9%

Take control of the demon sisters Kirika and Masha as they attempt to revive their Demon Lord Maxim and rebuild their castle in this 2D action Metroidvania adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Anime 10.7%, Action 9.4%, Gothic 7.9% ★

The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters is a Korean survival horror-adventure. Venture from your deserted school to survive the horrors of the night. Explore the surrounding Sehwa district and uncover the shadow realm's dark secrets. Use everything at your disposal to avoid a demoness hellbent on killing you!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30%, Anime 16.6%, Action 12.9%, Indie 9.6%, Adventure 8.3%

Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!

Why similar: Souls-like 37.2%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, Anime 17.6%, Action 7.2%, RPG 4.4%

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 32.8%, Souls-like 20%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%

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 30.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Gothic 13.3% ★, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Hack and Slash 9.1%

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Difficult 12.2%, Platformer 7.7%, Action 5.6%

A Metroidvania x Roguelite where you journey with the aid of a cursed hat. Use a variety of magic or possess your enemies to reach the lowest levels! Bring back loot, build new facilities in your village, make a living and strengthen yourself for the next battle! Supports up to 4-player multiplayer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Anime 10.6%, Hack and Slash 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%

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 32.3%, Souls-like 21%, Difficult 8.8%, Action 8.7%, RPG 6%