Games Like Mona: The Endless Journey

[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 29.6%, Souls-like 23.7%, Action RPG 11.5%, Noir 10.3%, Female Protagonist 6.6%

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 45.8%, Souls-like 19.6%, Action RPG 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%

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 38.6%, Souls-like 27.1%, Action RPG 13.2%, RPG 9.9%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

Twilight Bastion is a retro-styled soulslike 3D Metroidvania that places you in a torturous labyrinthine castle where skeletons, the undead, and gothic black knights await around every corner.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Souls-like 32.2%, 3D Platformer 11.3%, Action RPG 9.5%, Action 4.5%

A holy knight confronts corruption within a necropolis mega-structure in a souls-like dark sci-fi ARPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.9%, Metroidvania 30.9%, Action RPG 14%, RPG 8.6%, Action 3.2%

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 32.7%, Souls-like 25.3%, Action RPG 16.9%, RPG 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Souls-like 25.6%, Action RPG 13.8%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, RPG 6.4%

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 33.8%, Souls-like 25.9%, Action RPG 15.5%, RPG 13.7%, Action 6%

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 42.3%, Metroidvania 32.2%, RPG 6.8%, Action RPG 5.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.1%

Step into a dark and decaying world with Zenith, an Action RPG that blends intense combat, deep exploration, and an immersive atmosphere. Explore ruined cathedrals and gothic landscapes filled with secrets, facing relentless enemies that will challenge your skill and strategy.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Souls-like 27%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Action RPG 8.4%, Action 4.3%

Parry with precision and fight through shifting, surreal landscapes in this Souls-like action-adventure. When reality turns into a living nightmare, you must ascend through a shattered realm to rescue a missing friend.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Souls-like 22.2%, Action RPG 10.5%, Surreal 6.5%, Puzzle 6%

Wake up lost in a void of darkness. With no other option, press onward through cryptic dimensional doors, wielding a mysterious blade created by the fallen entities that came long before you in this heart-pounding First Person RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Souls-like 18.1%, 3D Platformer 16.6%, RPG 13.5%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Tairo: Lost In Time is a 3D stylized metroidvania following Tairo, a young time weaver lost in a forgotten realm. Explore a big lively world, full with mysteries to solve, wide range of bosses, creatures and forgotten knights. Shape your journey downwards, manipulating time to reveal your past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Souls-like 36.7%, Stylized 5.4%, Action-Adventure 3.5%, Action 3%

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 33%, Souls-like 26.4%, Action RPG 13.6%, Female Protagonist 9%, RPG 6.1%

Awaken in a fallen knight’s body, kept alive by a mysterious living crystal. REVENGE CRYSTAL combines top-down Soulslike combat with exploration across a ruined world of interconnected paths and elemental magic. You are not the knight—you are the will driving him.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Souls-like 31.8%, Action RPG 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%, RPG 6.1%

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 41%, Souls-like 22.2%, Action RPG 18.1%, RPG 6.7%, 2D 3.6%

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 31.3%, Souls-like 24.4%, Action RPG 15.7%, RPG 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8%

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 38.8%, Souls-like 29%, RPG 9.1%, Action RPG 8.3%, Action-Adventure 4.7%

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 35.7%, RPG 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%, Action 3.4%

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 38.1%, Souls-like 28.1%, Action RPG 13.4%, RPG 7.8%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

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 34.9%, Souls-like 27%, Action RPG 15.9%, RPG 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 3.6%

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 27.5%, Metroidvania 17.3%, 3D Platformer 16.5%, Action RPG 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 6%

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 28.3%, Souls-like 24.8%, Action RPG 15.1%, RPG 8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets in this 2D action-adventure Metroidvania. Explore a haunting world of ruins and shadow, master fluid, brutal combat, and unlock powerful abilities to overcome deadly enemies. Forge your path and choose your destiny in an ancient land balanced on the brink of ruin.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, Souls-like 20.5%, Action RPG 13.7%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Action 4.1%

CRYOGEAR is a unique Metroidvania inspired Pixel Art platformer, set in an open sci-fi world and driven by rewarded exploration. Control the reprogrammed clone G.3.4.R as he discovers the world, learns new abilities and unveils the mystery of the Emperor AI.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Souls-like 23%, RPG 17%, Action RPG 11.7%, Action 7.2%

Uncover the secrets of the sinking metropolis in this action RPG. Clash beam sabers, or be a gunslinger. Make alliances or go it alone. Your actions have consequences - those whom learn the nature of this world will be able to shape it as they see fit.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Souls-like 31.5%, RPG 15.8%, Action 6.3%, Indie 3.3%

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 36.7%, Souls-like 27.1%, Action RPG 13.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, RPG 6.6%

Switch between characters, use your grappling hook to explore a phantom island, home to mammoths. Face threats from hunters and choose to play stealthily or confront the dangers head-on. Inspired by real events. Wishlist today!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Souls-like 25.4%, Action RPG 10.9%, Puzzle 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Souls-like 23.3%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Action 4.3%, RPG 3.7%

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 38.2%, Souls-like 28.2%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, Action RPG 6.8%, RPG 4.4%

The two countries went to war, unleashing forbidden powers. Years later, monsters ravage the land. The protagonist awakens, battles the monsters, explores the world, uncovers the truth of the past, and seeks to recover lost memories—a lonely journey of wandering and struggling against oneself.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Souls-like 26%, Action RPG 16.6%, RPG 14.6%, 2D 2.3%

Wake up and walk, Warden! Because the siege continues. We must find the Heir... And finally put an end to this cursed night.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Souls-like 29.8%, Action RPG 12.1%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, RPG 6.5%

The Xerran Dominion is one step from becoming unstoppable. Your machines won’t survive - but you will. Control the environment and use their tech to your advantage. In this brutal sci-fi action RPG, the world is your weapon - and you are the trigger.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.2%, Metroidvania 29.7%, Action RPG 10.5%, RPG 7.7%, Puzzle 6.5%

Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 22%, 3D Platformer 14.6%, Action RPG 10.3%, Puzzle 5.8%

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Souls-like 26.3%, Action RPG 9%, Puzzle 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

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 32.4%, Souls-like 26.3%, Action RPG 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, RPG 6.1%

Crown of Blight is a dynamic top-down 3D metroidvania. As an elite Hunter of the Church, descend into cursed dungeons to find the source of the Blight. Annihilate hordes of enemies, unlock new paths, and uncover the grim truth hidden in the depths.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 23%, RPG 12.9%, Action-Adventure 8%, Puzzle 7.6%

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 46.3%, Souls-like 33.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Action 4.1%, 2D 2.9%

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 49.2%, Metroidvania 29.9%, RPG 5.4%, Dark Fantasy 5.2%, Action RPG 4.3%

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 35.5%, Souls-like 28.1%, Action RPG 9.9%, RPG 6.5%, Action-Adventure 5.1%

This is a semi open world ARPG game with HD2D pixel style. In the game, players will play the role of the story protagonist "Red haired Suka" and embark on an exciting adventure in a beautiful continent called Wind Canyon.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Souls-like 24.7%, Action RPG 13%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, RPG 6.5%

Weapon Devourer is a psychological horror game with souls-like and 1930's cartoon vibes, blending subtle puzzles. Battle sentient weapons, dodge their attacks, metamorphose into a fearsome entity to overcome powerful challenges, and synthesize mighty combinations by diving into the Shield's belly.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Souls-like 26.6%, Action RPG 11.2%, Puzzle 7.5%, RPG 6.8%

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 37.6%, Souls-like 29.2%, Action RPG 12.9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, RPG 7.5%

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 24.8%, 3D Platformer 16.3%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Surreal 5.8%

Use an accordion to explore an open world inspired by Brazil!! 🪗🎶

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 26.6%, Action RPG 11%, Puzzle 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

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 28.7%, Souls-like 23.5%, Action RPG 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, RPG 6.4%

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 44.9%, Souls-like 26.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%, Action RPG 5.8%

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 36.8%, Souls-like 24.1%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Action RPG 9.4%, RPG 7.9%

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 39.6%, Souls-like 27.6%, Action RPG 12.1%, RPG 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 4.4%

A marshal possessed by a murderer, a hotel full of killers, and a time-bending witch? From the legendary creators of DEADLY PREMONITION + NO MORE HEROES comes a 2D Action Roguelike unlike any other. Under New Management update is free for everyone now! CHECK IN, WIPE ‘EM OUT.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 21.2%, 3D Platformer 13.3%, Noir 9.3%, Action RPG 8.8%

In Mariana you are dropped into an unknown trench to explore. You will find fantastical creatures and rare artifacts. Fight bosses and mini-bosses in order to dive as deep as possible and uncover the mystery of the trench.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Souls-like 26.5%, Action RPG 15.9%, Puzzle 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 4.5%

A retro adventure inspired by 90's adventure games and Arabian Nights. Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and collect awesome treasures

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Souls-like 27.4%, 3D Platformer 18.5%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Puzzle 5.2%

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 34.7%, Souls-like 29.5%, Action RPG 14.6%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, RPG 4.2%

A 3d bug adventure game 🐜🐛🐞 Run, jump and shoot while you chase an elusive fairy . . . Can you turn back into a human?

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Souls-like 25.6%, 3D Platformer 17.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Stylized 3.7%

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 34.5%, Souls-like 27.3%, Action RPG 13.2%, RPG 6.7%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

DreamKiller is a 2D side-scrolling action game that combines strategy cards with intense combat. Control Irene as she navigates a world where dreams and reality merge, piecing together the shattered Dream Interpretation Codex. Use card-switching to unleash powerful skills in a Souls-like challenge.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Souls-like 26.4%, Action RPG 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Souls-like 34.1%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Action 3.9%, Adventure 3.7%

“Chronoscript: The Endless End” is an exploration-based action-adventure game where you, an editor trapped within a manuscript, must unravel a thousand-year story that writes itself beyond its end—across 2D pages and a 3D manor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Souls-like 14.3%, Action RPG 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, RPG 7.1%

Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Souls-like 26.6%, Action RPG 12.5%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, RPG 6.8%

Hemlon the Grey is a 2D Souls-like game focused on deflection-based action, where life and death are decided at the edge of the blade. Follow the story of Hemlon, half-demon warrior, slay disrupters and uncover the secrets behind The Broken Wings and the Republic of Reinz.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Souls-like 28.2%, Action RPG 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, RPG 5.1%