60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Souls-like, 2D.
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.
Dark Watcher
Embark on a pixelated journey of exploration, platforming, and intense battles in Dark Watcher. Unveil the secrets of a dark realm, unlock abilities, and confront formidable adversaries.
Infinitevania
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Embark on a pixelated journey of exploration, platforming, and intense battles in Dark Watcher. Unveil the secrets of a dark realm, unlock abilities, and confront formidable adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 16.9%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 20.5%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 6%
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 28.7%, Souls-like 23.1%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Lore-Rich 8.7%, Platformer 8.7%
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 24.3%, Souls-like 20.8%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 8%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
Forge your own path by finding temporary tools or permanent abilities. Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where you ascend from the depths as the heir of a fallen underworld, to awaken radiant abilities & uncover the truth behind a heavenly world full of dystopian secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Souls-like 22.6%, Lore-Rich 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%
The Perfect Pencil is a surreal action platformer where exploration and choice shape everything. Discover hidden paths, meet bizarre characters, and unravel a psychological story filled with bizzare humor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 13.6%, Psychological 9.6%, Lore-Rich 9.5%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
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 23.4%, Metroidvania 18.1%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
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 28.4%, Souls-like 25.7%, Lore-Rich 13%, Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
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: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 25.5%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Platformer 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%
A dark, hand-drawn Metroidvania set in a world where death has disappeared. Fight twisted creatures, uncover forgotten secrets, and discover powerful Boundlings as you journey to restore death to a world that has forgotten how to die.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Souls-like 23.9%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
Embark on a chilling odyssey in Dreadfall, a horror platformer where you descend into your own nightmare. Fight monsters, solve puzzles, and upgrade your abilities as you journey through a haunting dream world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Souls-like 20.7%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Psychological 7.4%
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 32.9%, Souls-like 28%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 6.2%, Action-Adventure 5%
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 24.8%, Souls-like 22.8%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 8.7%
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 24.9%, Souls-like 22.4%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 19.8%, Souls-like 17.4%, Lore-Rich 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9%, Platformer 8.2%
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 35.6%, Souls-like 29.4%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Action 4.2%
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 28.7%, Souls-like 23.7%, 2D Platformer 12%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, Platformer 9.1%
CINCILLA es una aventura metroidvania 2D de fantasía oscura con temática pixel art. Explora un misterioso pueblo con más de 50 niveles interconectados y descubre los misterios que se ocultan entre los Hilos y la Superficie.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Souls-like 26.2%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, Action 4.1%
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 32.8%, Metroidvania 30.7%, Platformer 6.7%, 2D Platformer 6.5%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
Rise Achlys is a brutal gothic soulsvania and rogue-lite inspired by Castlevania. The story-driven game features a vampire protagonist and iconic characters like Dracula and Frankenstein, with time travel and fantasy themes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Souls-like 22%, Lore-Rich 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 8%
Clash with tainted beasts as Divynia changes from the mundane to the unknown. As Aylidia, forge your destiny in a tale about courage and holding on to your beliefs. Will you unearth magic's greatest question, or are some mysteries better left untouched? Find out in this epic 2D Adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Souls-like 26.1%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Emotional 7%, Multiple Endings 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 29.5%, Souls-like 27.7%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 8%
Revenge against the forces of good! That is the goal of the dark elf Belphora, who wants to avenge the death of her father. Explore the beautiful pixel art world, find items to improve yourself and fight various enemies in this Metroidvania-like game. Fight for glory and revenge!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 24%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
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 28.7%, Souls-like 22.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Lore-Rich 9.7%, Platformer 7.7%
FIGHT or KILL your way thru a world under attack by THE EVIL SKELETON ARMY—Episodic 2D+ Super Action Platforminger Adventurevania—The Most Indie Game Ever Made—
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 25.5%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 4.8%
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 34.5%, Souls-like 28.6%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Souls-like 23.5%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 7.9%, Action-Adventure 5.7%
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 25.4%, Souls-like 23%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Platformer 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%
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: Metroidvania 31.7%, Souls-like 28.7%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Platformer 7%, Action-Adventure 6%
Explore a silent, crumbling world in Silent Santicado! A retro journey through a fallen kingdom tainted by lost magic. Explore overgrown ruins, encounter a cast of peculiar characters, and defeat a menagerie of twisted enemies as you search for the source of Santicado's curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Souls-like 27.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
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 39.1%, Souls-like 26%, Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 5%, Action 4.7%
MAGNET is a pixel-art Metroidvania set in a ruined world of robots. Harness magnetic and electrical powers to defeat enemies and overcome obstacles. Acquire new weapons and abilities to upgrade your robot.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Souls-like 25.3%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 6.7%, Action-Adventure 5.4%
A hardcore 2D action platformer developed by one person. Play as a memoryless rabbit TOOK to explore the vast Moon Cave world and defeat dozens of powerful enemies, collect the treasures scattered in this world and regain the glory of the Moon Up Group!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.3%, Metroidvania 26.7%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 7.5%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Souls-like 6.8%
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 31.1%, Souls-like 27%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%
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 30.7%, Souls-like 28.4%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Souls-like 20.4%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Lore-Rich 8.5%, Platformer 7.3%
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 26.7%, Souls-like 24.5%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
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 28.8%, Souls-like 25.7%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
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 39.6%, Souls-like 32%, Platformer 14.4%, 2D 4.5%, Action 4%
You are the last hope, be ready to resist the enemy and eliminate injustice and tyranny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Souls-like 22.2%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.3%, Metroidvania 25.8%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Platformer 5.7%
Arise player, welcome to Diari! Explore the world of Ekrose with Aimacra, giving them insight as she traverses through platforming and puzzles to meet her friend Sirestias. Guided by intuition and emotion, you will shape Aimacra through her journey and how it all ends.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.2%, Metroidvania 21.2%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 10.1%, Psychological Horror 6.7%
Can you keep going when all hope is lost? Isadora's Edge is a 2D Metroidvania with a unique future fantasy setting. Explore an alien world, battle against the corrupted forces bringing it to the edge of destruction, and uncover the secrets behind its impending demise!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Souls-like 17.2%, Lore-Rich 12.6%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
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 34.2%, Souls-like 28.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Multiple Endings 4.4%, Adventure 3.4%
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 36.4%, Souls-like 22%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Platformer 7.3%
Eden Lumina is a hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Milo has just a yo-yo, and a whole world ahead of him: vast, full of hostile creatures and unlikely friends, its history carved in stone in a language nobody can read anymore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Souls-like 26.1%, Platformer 9.7%, Action 5.3%, Lore-Rich 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 27.7%, Souls-like 25.1%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Souls-like 27.8%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 8.1%, Dark 5.8%
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 32.2%, Souls-like 29%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
Welcome to the world of Nyaginata! A hard-fought journey awaits as you carve your way past an onslaught of enemies! React and outwit in order to survive. Go forth! Make rapid progress!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 22.4%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Action 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 27.8%, Souls-like 23.9%, Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
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 28%, Souls-like 20.3%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, Platformer 9%
In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.
Why similar: Souls-like 26%, Metroidvania 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Platformer 6.6%
Experience the emotional life of a zombie with a microwave stuck on his butt. A 2D platformer with critical thinking based combat where each different enemy feels like a puzzle to solve instead of relying on brute hack & slash tactics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Souls-like 24.1%, Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 8%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%
In Mother ZERO, a cyberpunk action-adventure game, fight your way through a decaying world full of mysteries and threats. Explore deep underground bunkers, battle corrupted creatures, and encounter bizarre characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Souls-like 25%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Platformer 5.8%
Forge your destiny in CowardCastle! Play as Frida, a young witch and her living hat, facing cursed creatures in a dark castle. Explore striking areas in search of a way out and fight your own way in this challenging retro 2D action game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Souls-like 18.8%, Platformer 12.9%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Multiple Endings 7.2%
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 36.4%, Souls-like 28.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Lore-Rich 5.9%, Platformer 5.6%
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: Metroidvania 20.7%, Souls-like 18.8%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Platformer 7.4%
