
Rebuild a town by day, unleash the beast by night. Explore, fight, and hide your deadly curse in this Metroidvania with a dark twist of town building and survival.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Adventure, Souls-like, Action.

Rebuild a town by day, unleash the beast by night. Explore, fight, and hide your deadly curse in this Metroidvania with a dark twist of town building and survival.

Spellforged
Forge your magical journey through the world of Syntheria in this action, adventure, Metroidvania.

Undivine
A dark metroidvania with RPG elements, "Undivine" challenges you to explore, battle, and uncover secrets in a desolate, interconnected world. Customize your abilities, wield unique weapons, and delve into deep lore filled with mystery.
Forge your magical journey through the world of Syntheria in this action, adventure, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Souls-like 26%, Medieval 12.7%, Magic 11.3%, Platformer 4.8%
A dark metroidvania with RPG elements, "Undivine" challenges you to explore, battle, and uncover secrets in a desolate, interconnected world. Customize your abilities, wield unique weapons, and delve into deep lore filled with mystery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Souls-like 24.7%, Medieval 10.3%, Magic 7.1%, 2D Platformer 6.6%
An orc from a small tribe in the Greenskin Barrens. From a blue-collar, working-class family, hunting down billionaire Bear Lords who have taken control of the world. Help Olgob give power back to the people by overthrowing them.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.7%, Metroidvania 26.2%, 1980s 19.2%, 1990's 7.6%, Medieval 6.5%
A Classicvania action-horror game where you play as Vlad Tepes Dracula, the medieval Voievod (Warlord) of Wallachia. Fight your way through the Cesme Castele to recruit a great warrior held by the Genovese in the place called The Crusaders Tomb
Why similar: 1980s 29.1%, Souls-like 24.5%, Metroidvania 16.3%, Medieval 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
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 39.8%, Souls-like 33.7%, Platformer 7.7%, Magic 7.3%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
Tres-Bashers is a 2D monster-bashing adventure featuring a big interconnected map full of cryptids, secrets, and more! Find 40 different monster types and whack 'em with your baseball bat!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, 1980s 16%, Lore-Rich 10%, Horror 8.6%, Magic 6.8%
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: Souls-like 31.2%, Metroidvania 27.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Medieval 6.7%, Magic 6.6%
Awaken to a realm where dreams and reality blur beyond recognition. As the Awakened One, you must traverse a haunting world of nightmares and fragmented memories, where nothing is certain and every shadow hides unspeakable truths. Traverse the Dream revealing the nature of existence itself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Souls-like 27.9%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Horror 7%, 2D Platformer 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 36%, Souls-like 29.8%, Lore-Rich 10.7%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Platformer 6.7%
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 33.2%, Souls-like 28.3%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Platformer 6.5%
"Traces of the Unknown" is a classic 2D action-adventure with RPG elements. Explore forests, deserts, caves, frozen environments, ancient dungeons, battle evil creatures, fierce and hungry animals, and unravel the ancient mysteries to discover the forgotten truth of the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Souls-like 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Platformer 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
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 46%, Souls-like 42.3%, Platformer 3.6%, Action-Adventure 3%, Adventure 2.6%
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 34.8%, Souls-like 33.1%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Platformer 7.8%, Magic 6.5%
In this open-world game of survival, mystery and adventure you must learn how Pap and his radio buddies maintained their radio grid, protected the lands they now walk and silenced the forest in order to find your missing son.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.5%, 1980s 24.8%, Metroidvania 23.6%, Horror 5.8%, Action-Adventure 5.2%
Control two heroes as one in this atmospheric 2D Metroidvania. Explore two ruined kingdoms, from crystalline ruins to clockwork towers. Seamlessly swap between Asir’s elemental swordplay and Layla’s tactical wire-bow to solve cooperative puzzles and seek the truth behind the Darian legacy.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Souls-like 24.8%, Magic 7.9%, Platformer 6.2%, 2D Platformer 6.1%
Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where Light clashes with the corrupted Darkness threatening to overtake the world. Ascend from the depths as Evan, heir of a fallen underworld, to awaken the radiant abilities within you & uncover the truth behind a world stripped of dawn.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Souls-like 29.6%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, 2D Platformer 7.4%, Platformer 5.7%
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 30.1%, Souls-like 27.8%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Platformer 8.3%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Souls-like 33%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, Platformer 7.7%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
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 34.3%, Souls-like 27.7%, Lore-Rich 11.4%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Platformer 5.7%
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: Souls-like 40.8%, Metroidvania 37.1%, Platformer 5%, Action-Adventure 4.7%, 2D Platformer 4.5%
Umbra is a fantasy-style game that is story-driven with Metroid-Vania style elements, encouraging world exploration and discovery. Dive into an unforgiven world and discover the secrets behind an abandoned kingdom, and its mysterious and deceiving ruler.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Souls-like 23.6%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Medieval 8.1%
A Metroidvania game Where the player will have to face their worst nightmares With a sword, bow and arrow, and some secret powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, 1980s 16.5%, Platformer 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
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 35.6%, Souls-like 34.3%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, 2D Platformer 5.9%, Medieval 5.8%
You are the last hope, be ready to resist the enemy and eliminate injustice and tyranny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 26.5%, Historical 10.4%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Platformer 7.6%
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 46%, Souls-like 38.2%, Platformer 10.4%, Action 3%, Adventure 2.3%
Take the role of a nameless knight seeking repentance in a God-forsaken village in Sylva - Curse of the Demon Woods, a game about inner and outward exploration, chivalric action, featuring Metroidvania and Souls-like elements with a heavy focus on narrative and worldbuilding.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 24.7%, Lore-Rich 16.2%, Medieval 12%, 2D Platformer 7%
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 40.7%, Souls-like 35.6%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Platformer 4.7%, Action-Adventure 4.1%
Bite sized metroidvania with several unique mechanics Make weapons from the elements, juggle enemies, find furniture? fight bosses, unlock abilities, find secrets, unlock transformations!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Souls-like 29.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Platformer 7%, Horror 5.7%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Souls-like 37.4%, Magic 6.9%, Action-Adventure 4.3%, Adventure 4.2%
What awaits you in the depths of this ancient tomb? Get ready to explore and discover the secrets of the dungeon of the draugr kings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, 1980s 20.4%, Magic 8.2%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, 1990's 7.8%
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 27.9%, Souls-like 26.8%, Medieval 8.1%, Magic 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
Spright is an epic 2D metroidvania about descending into a vast abyss that twists against you the deeper you go. Equipped with only your diving helm and a longswordm, you will dive head-on into a world that refuses to give way.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, Souls-like 32.1%, Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 4.1%, Action 3.6%
The Wizard of Gloss is a PSX-style metroidvania game with horror elements. Grab your wand and prepare for a bloodbath.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Souls-like 29.4%, Horror 9.3%, 1990's 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
Play as Ursula Bathory, the vampire Princess, awakened from a centuries long slumber to claim her throne of blood in this Vampire Soulsvania inspired by Castlevania, Nosferatu and gothic victorian literature classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Souls-like 30.2%, Historical 11.5%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Platformer 6.4%
A vertically-structured Metroidvania where genetic mutations redefine progression. Navigate a divine-biomechanical labyrinth with dynamically evolving combat forms, where every choice alters companion fates and the world's collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Souls-like 35.9%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Action-Adventure 5.8%, Action 2.9%
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 39%, Souls-like 32.7%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Platformer 5.1%
In Take Care you discover a great forest full of challenging enemies and puzzles. Help rebuild a withering town in its center and bring back its inhabitants who have lost their way in search of something better.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Souls-like 32.7%, Medieval 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Nature 7.2%
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 39.1%, Souls-like 35.2%, Platformer 5.7%, Magic 4.6%, Action-Adventure 4.1%
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 29.9%, Souls-like 26.7%, Magic 9%, Medieval 8.2%, Old School 6.9%
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Souls-like 31.7%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Magic 7.1%, Platformer 7.1%
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 31%, Souls-like 28.8%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, Magic 9.1%, Platformer 7.2%
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 warrior, a werewolf, or join the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Souls-like 30.7%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Magic 7.1%, Platformer 6.8%
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 38.4%, Souls-like 35.5%, 1990's 7.2%, Platformer 6.5%, 2D Platformer 6.5%
A challenging Classicvania game with an instant death - infinite respawn mechanic (and an "easy" mode). It's tactical: you need to understand each challenge, and time your moves for perfect execution. Easy to learn but hard to master. It's about Vlad the Impaler, the real medieval Dracula.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Souls-like 27.7%, Historical 15.8%, Medieval 10.7%, 2D Platformer 4.8%
Spider Dynasty is a 2D Metroidvania with a distinctive ink-wash hand-drawn art style. It features original omnidirectional curved traversal and silk-swinging mechanics, plus Souls-like boss battles on irregular platforms, delivering a groundbreaking platform exploration and combat experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Souls-like 29.5%, Lore-Rich 9.1%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Platformer 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 38.4%, Souls-like 34.3%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 7.7%, Magic 5.7%
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 27.7%, Souls-like 23%, 1980s 17%, Platformer 6.9%, 1990's 6.8%
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 35.3%, Souls-like 32.4%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Medieval 7.6%, Platformer 7.4%
DEITY SOULS Plus is an 8-Bit Action-Adventure with lite metroidvania elements. Level up found weapons. Find spells. Defeat Deities. Summon Deities. 9 playable characters. Old-school difficulty with an adult gaming twist! 18+
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Souls-like 25.1%, 1980s 16.9%, 2D Platformer 6.9%, 1990's 6.8%
Plunge into Bacuri's journey. Discovering himself, friends, habilities, lands, challenges and enemies. Draft your own path in this 2D platformer crafted in modern pixel art style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Souls-like 29.7%, Platformer 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, 1980s 20.9%, 1990's 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Old School 8%
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: Souls-like 28.7%, Metroidvania 27.9%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Magic 6.8%, Medieval 6.3%
A challenging yet forgiving souls-like action adventure. Parry, block, and dodge enemy attacks while exploring a ruined fort. Discover rich lore and epic boss fights.
Why similar: Souls-like 36%, Historical 19.9%, Lore-Rich 17%, Magic 8.5%, Medieval 7.8%
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 35.6%, Souls-like 33.1%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 7.5%, Magic 6.6%
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 44.5%, Souls-like 27.7%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Platformer 5.5%
Verho, a Dark RPG following the tradition of the King’s Field series, takes place after the catastrophic Era of Solitude, where masks have become the only protection against the Curse of Faces. Travel to the land of Yariv, find the source of this scourge and face its dangers.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Metroidvania 17.5%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, 1990's 8.6%
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: Souls-like 42.4%, Metroidvania 37.9%, 1990's 11.4%, Action 4.3%, Adventure 4%
Spell-based souls-like combat, with an interconnected world.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.2%, Metroidvania 30.3%, Medieval 13.9%, Horror 10.1%, Platformer 6.3%
Chexie is a teenage girl who, as a result of mysterious events, is transported to the virtual kingdom of Pixgun. There she discovers a magic wand that becomes her key to survival. Your task is to discover the source of corruption in the kingdom and the plight of its inhabitants.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, 1980s 17.1%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.2%
Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Souls-like 28.6%, 1980s 16.8%, Platformer 7.7%, Medieval 7.4%