- #1 Aestik
97% matchMostly Positive78% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Hooded Traveler Games
Windows
Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Lore-Rich 9.6%, Cartoon 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
- #2 Johan
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vercors Studio
Windows
Johan is a soulslike where you play as a medieval rabbit in a colorful, fantastical medieval world. Use the power of illuminated manuscripts to summon odd creatures of medieval folklore and face off against powerful foes.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.3%, Medieval 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Combat 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #3 Castle of Lord Velimir
96% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: GM hack
Windows
Take the main role in the epic battle against encroaching darkness. Dark Souls, Super Mario Bros and Warcraft 3 had a baby and it's this game. How did the baby happen, you ask? Well, it was that wild of a party.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.7%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Hidden Object 11.3%, Dark 8.8%, Choices Matter 8.5%
- #4 Onchu
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Souls-like 26.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Hand-drawn 11%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #5 Not Involved. Vermillion
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stray Feet
Windows
Not Involved. Vermillion is a narrative-driven action game with a craft system. Diagnose patients, collect ingredients, prepare mixtures and try to save the whole village.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 14%, Multiple Endings 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Choices Matter 11.1%
- #6 Nightmare Circus
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FairPlay StudiosPub: Red Dunes Games
Windows
Nightmare Circus is an action-adventure game where the player takes on the role of a Puppeteer trapped in the Nightmare Realm. Set out on a journey to find his friends and escape the nightmare!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Story Rich 9.1%
- #7 The Wolf in Me
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dani Marti
Windows
A narrative-driven action game where combat pushes you toward the beast. The more you fight, the harder it is to stay in control.
Why similar: Werewolves 36.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Story Rich 8.6%, Combat 8%
- #8 Dreamreaper: Grey Skies
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BeeFlame Studio
Windows
Dreamreaper is an action-adventure game in which you play as unwilling partners in the form of an immortal man and an alien entity parasitizing him. Break through the hordes of enemies using feral powers, unravel the mystery of your existence and escape the dying world of the Grey Skies.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Combat 8.3%
- #9 Bad Boro
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PseudoZap
Windows
Ever imagine a Souls-like set in an early 2000’s cartoon world? Well, look no further: Explore the cartoony & dystopian city of Badlerboro with its unique districts, wacky citizens, and unforgiving enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.7%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Cartoon 7.8%, Hand-drawn 7.7%
- #10 Tenebra
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broke CoCo
Windows
Unmask the secrets of a fractured utopia in "Tenebra,"a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where baroque excess meets technology. Collect ornate masks to unlock mysterious powers, solve intricate puzzles, and battle through a world that's equal parts Versailles and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.5%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Stylized 9.3%
- #11 Elysian Echoes
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grinding Crow
Windows
Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.5%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Stylized 7.9%
- #12 Skinscribing
89% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Ghoul School
Windows
SKINSCRIBING is a 2D hand-drawn and dual-handed cosmic folk horror game wherein you explore environments, grief, and bodies alike to interpret and tattoo the history of a dying world as the foundation for the Era to come.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Hidden Object 13.4%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Medieval 11.6%, Hand-drawn 10.4%
- #13 Brighter Days
89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Narwhale
Windows · Linux
Fight difficult enemies, explore dangerous locations, and gain strength in this hand crafted world to defeat the evil that lays waste to these Scarred Lands.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.9%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, Medieval 12%, Combat 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #14 Runic Prophecy
88% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: RunicForge
Windows
Runic Prophecy is a challenging third-person soulslike action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Explore Eyjusheim, unleash magic and a dragon in combat, battle supernatural creatures, and uncover the hidden lore of a shattered world.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Medieval 9.1%
- #15 Oden
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rattingham Studios
Windows
Shape your destiny in the world of Oden! Use the power of time to defeat your enemies and explore a lost world. Uncover ancient legends and get ready to challenge the Tower of Heresy!
Why similar: Souls-like 32.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.7%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Mystery 10.9%, Multiple Endings 10.7%
- #16 Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Purgatory
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Different Tales
Windows · Mac · Linux
A choice-driven RPG thriller set in the World of Darkness universe. Step into the shoes of Samira, a young werewolf refugee in Poland, as she battles dark forces and loneliness, caught between rage and despair. How will your story unfold?
Why similar: Werewolves 33.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Lore-Rich 10.1%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Choices Matter 9.6%
- #17 PROJECT : KNIGHT™ 2 Dusk of Souls
87% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Wathitdew Record
Windows
I saw that tall castle in my dream where normally there was an island... I'm now lost and there is no turning back... A lonely knight on top of a deadly castle... This game is a real time combat collectathon in the style of Dark Souls where you have to collect emblems to progress through a castle...
Why similar: Souls-like 37.1%, Action-Adventure 15%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Medieval 10.3%, Adventure 9.8%
- #18 Solateria
84% matchVery Positive85% of 331 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
Windows
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: Souls-like 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Story Rich 7.5%, Multiple Endings 6.7%
- #19 Isles of Krom
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Floppy Goat Inc.
Windows
Isles of Krom is a dark fantasy top-down extraction ARPG blending challenging visceral combat with a high-stakes extraction loop. Craft and upgrade gear for your Ward before deploying them into the perilous Krom archipelago to retrieve vital materials and halt the creeping Corruption.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.6%, Perma Death 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Combat 10.8%, Lore-Rich 10.6%
- #20 The Tarnishing of Juxtia
85% matchMixed68% of 654 reviews2022
Dev: Actual NerdsPub: Mastiff
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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: Souls-like 31.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Combat 10.8%, Dark 7.6%
- #21 Hemlon the Grey
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Micharii
Windows
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: Souls-like 42.1%, Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Lore-Rich 8.3%, Adventure 7.6%
- #22 Yoshihiro
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dreams of Heaven GamesPub: Dreams of Heaven.Ltda
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience an epic hack-and-slash adventure with Souls-like elements set in ancient Japan. Become a retired samurai searching for his wife in Shodoshima, battling yokai's from Japanese mythology. Discover abilities, dark secrets, and your past in a 2D pixel-art world. Action, mystery, and lore!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Adventure 9.3%
- #23 Devoris
82% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: DevorisStudio
Windows
You become a bird living in the sewers, killing and eating other inhabitants to fill your stomach. Of course, as an adventurer, you can choose to explore the underground world to obtain new weapons, new delicacies, discover the stories here, and even the secrets of the gods.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Combat 12.9%, Stylized 9.2%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #24 Obsidian Legion
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Palisade Games
Windows
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: Souls-like 35.9%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Combat 12.5%, Medieval 6.3%
- #25 Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
79% matchVery Positive80% of 1,814 reviews2025
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.4%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Combat 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #26 Project: Orc
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chaos Entertainment
Windows
Enter a brutal open-world survival RPG as an Orc and rise from a lowly warrior to War-Chief. Gather resources, craft gear, build clan strongholds, raid enemies, and conquer a savage tribal world shaped by war, survival, and power.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Dark 9.8%, Medieval 9.1%
- #27 Nobody's Dilemma
81% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Scallop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Uncover the secrets of a war-torn kingdom in "Nobody's Dilemma," a captivating 2D action-adventure. Engage in intense battles, navigate treacherous environments, and immerse yourself in a story of intrigue and revenge. Will you triumph over the challenges that lie ahead?
Why similar: Souls-like 34.6%, Medieval 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Combat 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #28 Windmills
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 47 reviews2023
Dev: Poor Locke
Windows
Master your combat techniques and explore a magic world in this combat - focused metroidvania. Help the unreliable narrator complete his story which changes depending on the player's actions.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Combat 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Medieval 9.7%
- #29 Absym
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infinity Experience
Windows
Absym is a unique souls-like that challenges you to survive between two dimensions: the decaying Nihilor and the corrupted Absymalith. Fight, explore, and use Rift Dancing to shift between worlds in real time. Every choice draws you closer to redemption... or corruption.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Choices Matter 8.3%
- #30 Lillusion
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: The Night Owls
Windows
An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Multiple Endings 9.3%, Choices Matter 9.3%
- #31 Waterfowl
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dylearn
Windows
A true duck-souls-like experience. Waterfowl is a 3D pixel art, souls-like, action adventure game with parry based combat. Explore the world of spirits and defeat those who stand in your way, whatever the cost.
Why similar: Souls-like 50.1%, Action-Adventure 16%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Combat 12.7%, Adventure 6%
- #32 Rogue Blight
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodeRadGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Blight is a souls-like, rogue-lite, combat focused RPG. Fight your way through ever-changing maps. Customize your playstyle based on what you find. Meet other struggling heroes. Death will be punishing, but you will get stronger with every journey. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Souls-like 32.8%, Perma Death 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Choices Matter 9.1%, Medieval 7.7%
- #33 Pale Cinder
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OcO
Windows
Death is not the end! Slash, dash, parkour and manipulate time in this 2d action plaformer.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Dark 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Choices Matter 8.3%
- #34 Vapor World: Over The Mind
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ALIVE Inc.
Windows · Linux
Lost in darkness, a boy drawn into a twisted dream, no way out. Vapor World is a narrative-driven souls-like platformer focused on deflection combat set in atmospheric world of dream. Descend within shattered mind seeking lost memories. Face dark, beautiful world born of anguish and regret.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #35 God Souls
76% matchVery Positive82% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: 苏州天魂网络科技股份有限公司Pub: FM 041
Windows
《God Souls》 is a 3D hardcore action game based on Nordic mythology. The main content of the game is invigorating and exciting combat, and it has combined a variety of elements and ability development systems.
Why similar: Werewolves 28.8% ★, Souls-like 23%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Medieval 8.7%, Multiple Endings 8.4%
- #36 Shadows of the Werewolf
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Regl Studios
Windows
Step into a thrilling and cinematic horror adventure where a couple falls victim to a ruthless werewolf and other nightmarish creatures. Unravel the dark secrets behind these horrors, fight for your life, and escape the terror under the looming full moon!
Why similar: Werewolves 46.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Story Rich 7.8%, Mystery 7%
- #37 Codex Lost 2
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FreemanaPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Magic and intrigue abound in this gripping dark fantasy RPG, with atmospheric exploration that will beguile even the most avid fans of the genre. Wield a diverse array of weapons and spells as you step forth into a world of intoxicating mystery to face the many challenges lurking within.
Why similar: Souls-like 43.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.4%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Medieval 7.2%, Dark 6.8%
- #38 The Wolf of Derevnya
75% matchPositive95% of 38 reviews2023
Dev: Nightwell Games
Windows · Linux
When the villagers of Derevnya begin turning up maimed, suspicion falls on you. Track down the beast to clear your name and save the village—but to unravel the mystery, you will need to confront your own past. A survival-horror choose your own adventure set in Kievan Rus'.
Why similar: Werewolves 36.2% ★, Choices Matter 12%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #39 Fear & Fury
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Dust
Windows · Mac
Either fight against the monster inside, or give in and embrace your dark power. In Crimson City, The City of The Cursed every choice will impact both the story and how you play.
Why similar: Werewolves 42.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #40 The Last Son of Vorona
73% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Brainrot Gaming
Windows
In this first person combat adventure, you have one job: Destroy the plague before it destroys you. Slash, dash, jump and run through rats or run the rat race yourself.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.8%, Werewolves 23.4% ★, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Medieval 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
- #41 Aghaz
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Light Bringer Softwares
Windows
Step into the boots of a wandering wizard as his search for new magics leads him to a mysterious island. Unleash the fury of your fire magic as you explore the secrets of the island and uncover a plot that could endanger the entire world.
Why similar: Souls-like 47.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Medieval 9.5%, Adventure 6%
- #42 Marko: Beyond Brave
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Studio MechkaPub: Studio Mechka
Windows
Marko: Beyond Brave is an action-packed Metroidvania adventure. Wander through lush forests and crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash, and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths and legends.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Multiple Endings 11.8%, Combat 11.6%, Cartoon 11.1%
- #43 ELDRIMAR
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Honor Games
Windows
ELDRIMAR is a blend of genres, Action/RPG/Adventure and Survival horror. The game tells a grim story in a dark fantasy setting. Explore large, nonlinear locations, while eradicating the undead to progress through the fascinating storyline of the dark Kingdom of Eldrimar.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Lore-Rich 16.1%, Dark 9.7%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #44 Cat Fred Evil Pet
72% matchMixed68% of 85 reviews2023
Dev: WildGamesNet
Windows
Care for a cute cat Fred. If the pet is displeased, a horror game will start!
Why similar: Werewolves 50% ★, Hidden Object 14.5%, Multiple Endings 13.2%, Adventure 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #45 Fear Faith
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bleeding games
Windows · Linux
Wield your sword in the right direction to defeat challenging horrors. Try to make sense of your steps through an impossible tower that changes with your decisions while trying to survive. Prove your Faith.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Lore-Rich 14%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Choices Matter 9.3%
- #46 Dark Honor™
71% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: MordeSu studioPub: Mordecai
Windows
Dark Honor is an action-adventure game set in a dark fantasy world where players take on the role of a lone warrior seeking revenge against a ruthless Samurai tribe. Master precise swordplay, navigate treacherous environments, and engage in challenging combat to reclaim your destiny.
Why similar: Souls-like 49.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Adventure 9.9%, Combat 7.9%
- #47 Rogue Masters
68% matchMostly Positive63% of 432 reviews2026
Dev: Advance Garde
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Rogue Masters is a 6 player co-op horde survival game with souls-like combat and extensive character customization where you fight Entropy in long-lost civilizations.
Why similar: Souls-like 42.1%, Dark Fantasy 19.3%, Medieval 11.4%, Dark 10.7%, Combat 7.8%
- #48 Forlorn Outcast
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Griever Games
Windows
Confront fate in Forlorn Outcast, an immersive souls-like RPG. Stand your ground against the Drothar hordes, channel powerful spells, and discover the dark fantasy realm of Tilsa as you ascend from outcast to legend.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.8%, Dark Fantasy 20%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Dark 8.7%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #49 Woe to the Crown
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Phishbowl Games
Windows
Experience 1192 AD Europe during the chaos of the Holy Crusade. Framed for heinous crimes you did not commit, you must survive England as an outlaw. Master the ways of your new life, build alliances, and find the evidence needed to expose the true criminal and reclaim your life.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 21%, Souls-like 15.7%, Medieval 13.9%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Story Rich 12.7%
- #50 Kingdoms And Slaves
68% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: TGM
Windows
Even with the slavery of the weak green-skinned, the kingdom couldn't resist to the curse of the crystals and began to fall, driving them madness, death, and leading the Kingdom to the catastrophe.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.3%, Cartoon 18.1%, Multiple Endings 16.3%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Medieval 9.4%
- #51 Cervus Blade
69% matchVery Positive89% of 402 reviews2023
Dev: Team BladePub: USC Games
Windows
Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 54.2%, Dark Fantasy 24.9%, Combat 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #52 Ashbound: Crown of Sin
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Howl Craft Games
Windows
An isometric action-adventure set in a dark, war-torn world, featuring intense, fluid combat built around player mastery. Master fast, demanding encounters, forge alliances, and defy the corruption consuming what remains of humanity.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Combat 11.5%
- #53 Sylva - Curse of the Demon Woods
67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Alessandro Castiglione
Windows
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: Souls-like 26.3%, Lore-Rich 16.2%, Hidden Object 13.5%, Medieval 13.4%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #54 Bell Knight
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OneManCircus
Windows
Traverse a town overrun by monsters, strike down malevolent spirits, and uphold the sacred duty of the Bell Society. Praise the Bell.
Why similar: Souls-like 48.4%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Combat 6.2%
- #55 Lies of P
65% matchVery Positive92% of 75,928 reviews2023
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 23.8 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.
Why similar: Souls-like 52.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Dark 7.5%, Story Rich 7.2%, Multiple Endings 6.8%
- #56 Humanities Legend: Dark Horizon
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Derek Tanis
Windows
A segmented open world action-adventure game. Fight bosses, explore dungeons, and find magic abilities to push out the Dark form the land. Collect and level up to fight stronger enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 35%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Medieval 13.3%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Lore-Rich 11.9%
- #57 シモツケノヤカタ
67% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: 株式会社ワンコネクト
Windows
ヤカタを探索して消えた妹を探す2Dホラーアドベンチャーゲーム。 妹が消えた理由と不思議な生物達の目的は・・・ ダークでメルヘンなホラーアドベンチャーゲーム、是非楽しんでください!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.7%, Mystery 16.5%, Multiple Endings 16.3%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Adventure 10.2%
- #58 Chrono Sword
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: 21cDucks co., Ltd.Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Chrono Sword is a somber souls-like action RPG uniquely crafted around time travel. Stepping beyond the limits of pixel graphics, players travel between the past and future to uncover the complicated truths of the destruction of this world, all set within this beautiful, intricately-crafted realm.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.7%, Dark Fantasy 21%, Dark 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #59 Vampire's Veil
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fairy Cave StudioPub: Nuntius Games
Windows · Linux
Vampire's Veil is a Metroidvania where you control Selene, a vampire seeking to free her family, imprisoned by seven hunters. Face enemies like fairies and gnomes, battle powerful bosses, explore a dark world, and master unique abilities as you take revenge on those who betrayed you.
Why similar: Werewolves 29.5% ★, Souls-like 28%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Medieval 8.2%, Stylized 7.3%
- #60 Sheba: A New Dawn
67% matchMixed66% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: Kashkool Games
Windows · Linux
Embark on a Metroidvania, Action-RPG inspired, journey. Explore, Fight, Overcome, and unravel the mysteries of a vast interconnected realms. Wield powerful weapons and abilities to battle challenging enemies. Experience the breathtaking story of self-discovery.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Cartoon 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11%, Story Rich 8.1%