Games Like Oblitus

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 75.2%, Platformer 11.4%, Action 6.7%, Indie 3.7%, Adventure 3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive 2D souls-like experience that mirrors the dark, punishing combat and exploration of Oblitus.

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: Souls-like 60.3%, Platformer 15.1%, Action 8.9%, Indie 7.9%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a grim, gothic atmosphere and brutal combat that aligns perfectly with the tone of Oblitus.

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 65.5%, Platformer 10%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8.7%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct peer in the 2D souls-like genre, offering challenging boss fights and deep character progression.

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: Souls-like 55.4%, Action 19.8%, Platformer 18.1%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its dark, painterly aesthetic and punishing difficulty make it a strong thematic match for Oblitus.

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: Souls-like 80.3%, Indie 10.8%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the melancholic atmosphere and challenging, boss-focused gameplay found in Oblitus.

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: Souls-like 48.4%, Platformer 23.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Action 10.3%, Indie 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, anatomy-focused souls-like combat system that rewards precision and timing.

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: Souls-like 46.4%, Platformer 21.9%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game features high-difficulty, souls-like combat mechanics and a focus on precise parrying.

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: Souls-like 59.7%, Action 14.1%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, challenging 2D souls-like that strips away platforming to focus on intense combat.

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: Souls-like 57.1%, Platformer 17.1%, Action 10.4%, Indie 7.7%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic-horror metroidvania that blends brutal melee combat with dark, atmospheric exploration.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.6%, Platformer 24.6%, Adventure 10.7%, Indie 10.5%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more exploration-heavy, it provides the gold standard for atmospheric 2D metroidvania design.

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: Souls-like 60.9%, Platformer 28.2%, Action 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, souls-inspired metroidvania with a heavy emphasis on weapon variety and challenging encounters.

Abstract ruins. Hostile shapes. No escape but forward... Death isn’t the end as you know it. Here, it’s how you grow! Each defeat teaches you more as you rise again to defeat foes with stolen blades and bows. Pushing through a broken world warped by cruelty and shadows. Welcome. This is Void Sols.

Why similar: Souls-like 80.1%, Action 19.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist souls-like that focuses on exploration and difficult boss encounters in a unique 2D space.

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: Souls-like 35.6%, Adventure 20.6%, Action 18.2%, Indie 13.9%, Platformer 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-adventure game that leans heavily into the metroidvania and souls-like tropes.

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: Souls-like 38.8%, Action 30.4%, Adventure 21.3%, Platformer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging metroidvania that offers distinct character classes and a focus on tactical combat.

Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.

Why similar: Souls-like 60.7%, Platformer 17.1%, Action 12.8%, Indie 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D souls-like action-RPG that emphasizes difficult combat and character build variety.

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Souls-like 53.5%, Platformer 27.5%, Indie 9.8%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A massive metroidvania that offers some of the most challenging platforming and combat sequences in the genre.

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: Souls-like 56.7%, Platformer 28.2%, Action 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, challenging 2D action game that shares the souls-like sensibilities of Oblitus.

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: Platformer 29.3%, Souls-like 25%, Adventure 21.5%, Indie 15.7%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features atmospheric platforming and unique mechanics that mirror the puzzle-like nature of Oblitus.

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Platformer 44.3%, Indie 20%, Action 18.5%, Adventure 17.3%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes procedural elements and massive, challenging boss encounters similar to the design of Oblitus.

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: Souls-like 77.9%, Action 12.5%, Indie 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Though isometric, it captures the sense of discovery and brutal difficulty inherent in the souls-like genre.

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Souls-like 53.3%, Platformer 20.7%, Adventure 13.7%, Action 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi metroidvania that balances exploration with challenging, pattern-based boss fights.

Viktor is an action-packed sidescrolling adventure with gameplay inspired by classics such as Castlevania and Megaman. As Viktor, you will fight your way through hordes of relentless enemies, lurking traps, and fearsome bosses who will try to keep you from your mission.

Why similar: Platformer 27.6%, Action 26.4%, Adventure 26%, Indie 20%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced indie action game that shares the 2D platforming roots of the seed game.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 37.4%, Adventure 25.7%, Action 19.1%, Indie 17.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, exploration-focused game that rewards players for uncovering its mysterious, interconnected world.

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: Souls-like 68.4%, Platformer 31.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sprawling metroidvania with a vast world and challenging combat that rewards patient players.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Platformer 57%, Adventure 43%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet challenging metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and tight, responsive movement.

Craft your path in this innovative 2D platformer. Master the use of your own platform to explore the Forgotten World of Numbra and save the land and its inhabitants from an imminent threat. Do you have what it takes to survive in perilous Numbra?

Why similar: Adventure 38.5%, Action 33.2%, Indie 28.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on high-speed, challenging platforming that complements the action-oriented gameplay of Oblitus.

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: Platformer 34.4%, Action 34.2%, Adventure 28.2%, Indie 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style metroidvania that offers deep customization and challenging boss battles.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.4%, Adventure 27.8%, Action 19.7%, Indie 19.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the atmospheric, cryptic storytelling and high-stakes combat found in Oblitus.

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Platformer 42.2%, Adventure 25.1%, Action 22.9%, Indie 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished, combat-heavy metroidvania experience with a distinct industrial aesthetic.

Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.

Why similar: Souls-like 57.3%, Platformer 16.8%, Adventure 14.2%, Action 11.6%

A Pixel art adventure inspired by the fascinating legends and myths of Venezuela. Enter a mysterious world where you will be the one to help this little Espanto solve the mystery of why all these creatures and lost souls are wandering the earth.

Why similar: Platformer 54.4%, Adventure 42.8%, Indie 2.8%

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 51.9%, Platformer 19.2%, Adventure 11.6%, Action 10.3%, Indie 7%

What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.

Why similar: Platformer 35.5%, Adventure 23.9%, Action 22.5%, Indie 18.1%

Demons, giants, mutants, and a talking Ball with hybrid limbs?! In WarriOrb you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one. Will you do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?

Why similar: Souls-like 49.9%, Platformer 24.6%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 9.4%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like platformer that emphasizes difficult traversal and challenging boss encounters.

Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

Why similar: Platformer 37.1%, Adventure 26.2%, Action 24.3%, Indie 12.4%

Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.5%, Action 17.5%, Platformer 17.4%, Adventure 15.6%

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: Souls-like 42.5%, Platformer 24.5%, Adventure 17.5%, Action 15.5%

Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.

Why similar: Souls-like 62.1%, Adventure 16.2%, Action 13.5%, Indie 8.2%

Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!

Why similar: Souls-like 52.3%, Platformer 23.8%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 11.8%

Fight against numerous mutated creatures across this desolate land. Unlock characters, items, and learn of the world’s history. Dive into this action packed sidescrolling, rogue-lite experience. Fight, die, try again.

Why similar: Action 36.6%, Platformer 36.5%, Indie 26.9%

WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?

Why similar: Souls-like 46.5%, Platformer 23.6%, Adventure 11.9%, Action 10.4%, Indie 7.5%

A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!

Why similar: Souls-like 44.8%, Platformer 19.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Action 11.4%, Indie 10.8%

OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.

Why similar: Souls-like 45.8%, Action 25.3%, Indie 19.7%, Adventure 9.2%

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: Souls-like 46.1%, Platformer 22%, Action 14.4%, Adventure 11%, Indie 6.4%

Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.9%, Platformer 25.9%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 12.6%

Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.

Why similar: Souls-like 100%

Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.

Why similar: Souls-like 66.8%, Indie 12.8%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 7.6%

Embark on a journey of exploration and violence in the Two Lands of Egypt with Pharaonic! This unforgiving Combat RPG features an streamlined and challenging combat system that will keep you on your toes while fighting for your life!

Why similar: Souls-like 83.1%, Action 16.9%

Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities

Why similar: Souls-like 47.5%, Platformer 22.9%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 11.6%, Indie 6.3%

Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!

Why similar: Platformer 49.1%, Adventure 29%, Action 22%

Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.

Why similar: Souls-like 66.6%, Adventure 15%, Indie 9.3%, Action 9.1%

Ascendant is the unforgiving beat 'em up in which you are a demigod invading a world controlled by your rivals. Choose your fate by discovering Blessings, equipping mighty weapons and spells, and learning to survive in this brutal realm. Only the most impressive warriors have a chance of victory.

Why similar: Platformer 41.7%, Action 21.2%, Adventure 20.4%, Indie 16.6%

A challenging action-adventure game. Explore a foggy abandoned island, fight knights, slugs and ghosts, and make your way to an old corrupted keep.

Why similar: Souls-like 54.1%, Adventure 26.1%, Indie 19.8%

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: Souls-like 48.7%, Platformer 24.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Action 9.6%, Indie 6.2%

Unsouled is a 2D action RPG game requiring immense elaborate control. Take a break from repetitive attack and dodge action by challenging yourself with the world of Unsouled.

Why similar: Souls-like 59.4%, Action 14.6%, Indie 13.5%, Adventure 12.5%

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

Why similar: Action 35.8%, Indie 32.5%, Platformer 31.7%

Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.

Why similar: Platformer 39.8%, Adventure 23.2%, Action 21%, Indie 15.9%

Explore a vast, colorful world in this 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania set during the Age of Discoveries. Grab your halberd and become a hero amid the storm!

Why similar: Platformer 67%, Action 33%

Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.

Why similar: Platformer 31.4%, Adventure 30.9%, Action 23.4%, Indie 14.3%

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Souls-like 58.9%, Platformer 22.9%, Adventure 18.2%