Games Like Neither Day nor Night

Embark on an epic journey in Ceplion, a metroidvania-inspired action-platformer. Explore the Ceplion Island, uncovering mysteries and ancient secrets. Engage in precise combat against believers and monstrous creatures. Harness the power of inheritors to bring an end to the relentless war.

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.3%, Souls-like 15.9%, Precision Platformer 15.8%, Difficult 10.7%, Adventure 10.3%

In a world of eternal darkness, navigate the unknown with only the glow of your companion, Spark. Craft arrows from the environment to survive, uncover lost secrets of an ancient world, and push forward through the shadows into hope. Will you find your way, or will the dark consume you?

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Souls-like 14.4%, Adventure 13.8%, Platformer 9.8%, Difficult 9.2%

Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Souls-like 21.2%, Adventure 14.2%, Difficult 14.1%, Platformer 6.4%

Dimension Drifters is a hand-drawn 2D anime action-platformer that takes players through intense, multi-dimensional combat. Join the protagonist, Ena on her quest to restore the shattered dimensions torn apart by the mysterious 'Dark Drifter.'

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Souls-like 19.4%, Adventure 15.4%, Precision Platformer 10%, Anime 9.3%

Wings of Vi is a challenging 2D platformer in which the player controls the angel Vi, tasked with defeating the Demon Lord Jeh’oul after he is freed from captivity. While inspired by masochistic retro platformers, Wings of Vi aims to cut out arbitrary difficulty in favor of skill based gameplay.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.2%, Difficult 17.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Metroidvania 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Discover the power of healing through the pursuit of mastery in the art of waterbending. Learn new skills, explore a living world full of riddles and mysteries that plague the peace between the material and spiritual world. A hand-drawn 2d platformer inspired by digital oil painting.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Souls-like 18.6%, Adventure 15.5%, Difficult 10.3%, Platformer 9.7%

Dive into the fairytale kingdom of Valora, a cute yet enigmatic Metroidvania, brimming with vibrant towns, enchanting critters, and hidden secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 22.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Gore 10%, Violent 9.4%

Choose between Seren and Umbra, two warriors who despise each other. Armed with a spear that can strike in any direction, explore a fractured world, uncover the truth behind your bond, and hunt down the one person you must destroy. Desperate for Separation~Forever Intertwined

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Souls-like 22.2%, Difficult 13.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Platformer 7.7%

An insanely difficult precision platformer

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.5%, Difficult 18.6%, Parkour 16.5%, Adventure 16.5%, Platformer 6.8%

Just go up, don't look down. You will be addicted to this platform game that will challenge you to the fullest.

Why similar: Souls-like 19.7%, Precision Platformer 19.6%, Adventure 17.3%, Platformer 10%, Parkour 7.3%

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.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 23%, Difficult 13.1%, Adventure 12.3%, Platformer 9.3%

Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Adventure 18.2%, Souls-like 11.6%, Precision Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 10.5%

Challenge your jumping skills and immerse yourself in the world of real jumping tactics. The stakes are high, remember, the higher you climb, the harder you fall, every mistake can teach you a valuable lesson, or not, but it will be fun!

Why similar: Souls-like 23.6%, Precision Platformer 23.5%, Adventure 19.2%, Difficult 17%, Platformer 6.9%

PlayBound tells the story of Kelvin, a boy whose parents have become fatally boring. Strap on your velcro light-up kicks and equip your POG slammers, because it's time to save the world from certain lameness!

Why similar: Adventure 26.9%, Metroidvania 17.1%, Souls-like 14%, Difficult 9%, Platformer 6.6%

LILLYSIA is a tactical leaping and landing 2D platform. Player take on the role of a girl who must save her pet from illness by delivering vaccines.

Why similar: Adventure 33.1%, Precision Platformer 28.1%, Platformer 13.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Fantasy 5.5%

Akatori is an epic metroidvania 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 22.8%, Souls-like 20.6%, Adventure 12.9%, Difficult 11.7%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

A world without color "Lost Colors". In order to get rid of the evil that has befallen him, Real travels back and forth between worlds of color, solving the mysteries of the world.

Why similar: Adventure 53.5%, Violent 21.2%, Gore 7.7%, Difficult 7.1%, Anime 4.1%

The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Souls-like 20.3%, Precision Platformer 16.7%, Difficult 11.8%, Adventure 8.7%

Lost Wish: In the desperate world is a 2D side-scrolling platformer. Play as a young girl, explore different locations, defeat monsters, and find out what secrets this cruel world is hiding from you. Wonderful pixel art, a sad story, epic bosses and much more is waiting for you in the Lost Wish...

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 23.1%, Difficult 13.1%, Adventure 11%, Platformer 9.1%

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 24.4%, Souls-like 22.7%, Difficult 12.9%, Platformer 8.5%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

Set sail for adventure with a paper hat on your head and a magical shrinking boat in your pocket, in search of legendary treasures! Solve tricky puzzles, battle formidable foes, piece together clues and dig up secrets to uncover your own shrouded history as you explore this sprawling open world.

Why similar: Adventure 43.6%, Metroidvania 28.1%, Platformer 12.3%, Indie 6.3%, Cute 5.3%

A 2D Metroidvania game with equal focus on action and exploration. Are you a bad enough robot to make it out in one piece?

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Adventure 20%, Gore 18.4%, Violent 18%, Platformer 8.6%

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 30.6%, Souls-like 19.3%, Female Protagonist 12%, Difficult 9.3%, Adventure 8%

Mo the frog is a classic 2D platform in which you will have to committ fully to ho through many levels that are present in the game. Dress the part of Mò the frog in the epic adventure to free Avalaar's kingdom from the oppression which the terrible Peter's the troll and his henchmen, the black captains, try to bring by conquering it.

Why similar: Adventure 31.7%, Metroidvania 26.9%, Difficult 15.4%, Platformer 13.6%, Action 7.7%

Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 24.9%, Adventure 14.4%, Difficult 13.1%, Platformer 9.5%

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: Adventure 23.6%, Metroidvania 22.7%, Souls-like 22.3%, Difficult 10.4%, Platformer 5.6%

Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Adventure 14%, Souls-like 13.8%, Platformer 10.1%, Hand-drawn 8.3%

Sandbox Metroidvania. No words. Life and drifting autumn leaves with adorable catgirls! . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Adventure 20.5%, Souls-like 16%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Platformer 5.9%

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 34%, Souls-like 28.2%, Platformer 12.6%, Adventure 12.2%, 2D 4.4%

Elfscape: Ancestors is a story-driven, old-school platformer with RPG elements. Explore a vast underground world centered around an ancient temple city. Jump your way through challenging obstacles, decorate the city, and collect comics pages.

Why similar: Adventure 29%, Precision Platformer 20.5%, Platformer 11.5%, Difficult 9.2%, Action 7.7%

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Adventure 24.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Difficult 5.9%, Action 5.4%

Mercury is a quirky and violent vigilante. After experiencing a traumatic event in her life, she saw it as her purpose to take to the streets and fight crime, only to become entangled in something huge that could threaten the entire city. Cyberpunk RPG with choice and consequence.

Why similar: Adventure 79.9%, Gore 9.7%, Violent 9%, Indie 1.4%

2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Souls-like 22.7%, Adventure 16.1%, Platformer 8.3%, Anime 6.2%

It's a platformer about magic and whacking things! What does that mean? It means you go around whacking enemies with your staff to get their magic! But ultimately, all you need to do is make it to the goal!

Why similar: Adventure 40.1%, Platformer 14.1%, Difficult 13%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Anime 10.1%

A great unknown danger is approaching Roah's home planet. Follow Roah as she explores the world and encountering all of its different factions, uncovering the mystery of what is draining the planets lifeforce.

Why similar: Adventure 23.2%, Metroidvania 20.9%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Difficult 11.3%, Platformer 8.1%

In a world where a mysterious energy known as Va flows through and connects all living beings, a child with the power to command this energy was born. As the last of her kind, young Nara must unravel the dark secrets of her power and face the flames and shadows that took someone special from her.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Souls-like 21.3%, Difficult 12.1%, Parkour 11.1%, Platformer 8%

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 26.5%, Souls-like 25.1%, Adventure 14.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Cartoony 6.7%

All of the color has been wiped from Huey's world! Run, jump, dash, swipe, and pogo your way through this hand-drawn platformer to restore color to the land.

Why similar: Adventure 24.7%, Precision Platformer 19.4%, Platformer 13.7%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Cartoony 7.9%

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 28.5%, Souls-like 25.1%, Adventure 18.2%, Platformer 6.7%, Violent 6%

Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Souls-like 24.4%, Adventure 12.6%, Difficult 12.5%, Platformer 9.5%

Free version of Shrouded in Sanity. Discover the secrets of the estate, as you look for answers among the violent inhabitants. Servants roaming the halls will attack on sight, for a strange and repelling madness took hold... one rooted in a deeper understanding of cosmic insignificance.

Why similar: Gore 24.9%, Adventure 23.5%, Violent 23.4%, Souls-like 18.8%, Action 4.7%

Kodama is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure set in the world of Japanese folklore. Experience fast-paced platforming, fluid combat, and a mystical journey through a colorful, spirit-filled land.

Why similar: Adventure 25.8%, Metroidvania 21.6%, Precision Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 10.6%, Cartoony 6.2%

A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Souls-like 24.5%, Difficult 15.4%, Platformer 7.1%, Adventure 7%

Samurai Yokai is a 2D souls-like metroidvania inspired by Sekiro and Japanese myth. Fight cursed samurai and yokai using deflections and lightning powers. Ascend on cloud platforms, reflect the bullets of foes, explore lush forests, frozen tundras, and uncover secrets deep within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Souls-like 19.9%, Gore 13.6%, Adventure 13.3%, Violent 12.4%

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 30.6%, Souls-like 24.1%, Gore 11.8%, Violent 9.4%, Difficult 7.6%

Aeterna Lucis is the highly anticipated sequel to Aeterna Noctis. Following the gameplay steps of the first entry in the series, Aeterna Lucis is a Metroidvania that combines fast-paced combat, a large interconnected map, secret hunting, optional challenges, and a rich and deep story.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Souls-like 19%, Precision Platformer 16.6%, Adventure 10.6%, Platformer 8.6%

A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Adventure 22.9%, Precision Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 13.2%, Difficult 6.2%

A 2D Souls-Like Pixel Art Platformer.

Why similar: Adventure 36%, Souls-like 31.4%, Platformer 14.2%, Difficult 10.8%, 2D 4.5%

The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 34.8%, Metroidvania 23.2%, Adventure 18%, Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 6.6%

Dark monsters are invading the remote lands... The beautiful exorcist goes there to save the people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Souls-like 23.5%, Platformer 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Violent 7.8%

"Children of the Birch" is a dark fantasy metroidvania inspired by the mythology of various Slavic peoples and combining a sophisticated platformer with a depressing narrative.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Souls-like 24.8%, Adventure 14.4%, Difficult 12.6%, Platformer 9.5%

All alone, Hania sets out on a journey to find the answers to her past across this uncharted, perilous and magical world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Adventure 30.4%, Difficult 14.1%, Platformer 12.3%, Action 5%

Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Souls-like 23.1%, Adventure 13.3%, Gore 12.2%, Violent 9%

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 27.1%, Souls-like 26.1%, Adventure 16.4%, Gore 7.4%, Violent 7.2%

After a previous adventure, you and your rat friend stop for a snooze. When you wake up, the rat is gone and strange creatures have appeared across the land as if from out of nowhere! What has happened while you were asleep? Where is your rat friend?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 40.8%, Adventure 30.8%, Difficult 13.1%, Platformer 7%, Indie 4.7%

Explore this foreign world and manipulate time to navigate through the challenges that lie along your path! Meet the inhabitants of this strange realm as they push you towards finding the Timeless Rain...

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Precision Platformer 16.4%, Adventure 15.1%, Difficult 14.3%, Hand-drawn 10%

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Souls-like 21.4%, Difficult 13.4%, Adventure 9.2%, Platformer 7.4%

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Adventure 23.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Anime 5.8%, Action 5%

Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Souls-like 22.7%, Difficult 12.8%, Adventure 12.7%, Platformer 8.9%