- #1 Dark Watcher
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matsapura Games
Windows
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 25.3%, Souls-like 16.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%
- #2 The Tarnishing of Juxtia
96% 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 23.1%, Metroidvania 17.6%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
- #3 Celestial Lumina
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Juan Centeno
Windows
Ascend from the depths as Evan, heir of a fallen underworld, to uncover the truth behind a world stripped of dawn. Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where Light clashes with the Darkness that stole the sky.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 22.4%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
- #4 Undivine
95% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: WendeooPub: Deadpix Studios
Windows
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 24.5%, Souls-like 21.1%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 7.9%, Horror 5.6%
- #5 Mask of Soul
94% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: XION ENTERTAINMENTPub: XIONPLUS
Windows
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 27.9%, Souls-like 25.4%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #6 Solateria
94% 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: Metroidvania 28.2%, Souls-like 25.2%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Platformer 7.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%
- #7 DreadFall
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: CodingQuests
Windows
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 22.8%, Souls-like 20.6%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 9.6%, Psychological 7.7%
- #8 The Malice Kingdom
92% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: The Cheesecake Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 24.7%, Souls-like 22.3%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #9 Lightward
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wolfbit Games
Windows · Mac
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 35.5%, Souls-like 29.4%, Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Action 4.2%
- #10 CINCILLA
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Jesus G. PaternaPub: JPGames
Windows · Mac
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 29.4%, Souls-like 26.1%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
- #11 Rise Achlys
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Game Design Folks
Windows
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 23.3%, Souls-like 21.7%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 7.8%
- #12 Mother's Sword
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monsitle
Windows
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 30.5%, Platformer 6.6%, 2D Platformer 6.6%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
- #13 Vínculo
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Eric Ríos Hamilton
Windows
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 28.3%, Souls-like 22.4%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Lore-Rich 10.3%, Platformer 7.5%
- #14 Bloodline
88% matchMixed65% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Two Moons
Windows
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 28.3%, Souls-like 24%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Platformer 9.3%
- #15 Obsidian Legion
87% 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: Metroidvania 29.4%, Souls-like 27.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
- #16 BENBOWARS
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mr. Videogames
Windows
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 27.8%, Souls-like 25.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 5%
- #17 Path of Deities
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bold Beetle Studio Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 33.9%, Souls-like 28.3%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Action-Adventure 7%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #18 Brizo
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 朱展鹏Pub: 游龙翼道
Windows
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 23%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Platformer 8.6%
- #19 The Steps of Divynia
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ice Spark Studios
Windows
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 29.6%, Souls-like 25.9%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Emotional 7.2%, Multiple Endings 6.2%
- #20 Onchu
84% 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: Metroidvania 24.9%, Souls-like 22.7%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%
- #21 Enemies Within
83% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: BoomSqueak
Windows
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 28.6%, Souls-like 23.4%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 7.8%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
- #22 Moonscars
82% matchVery Positive84% of 1,436 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 31.6%, Souls-like 27.9%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Platformer 7%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
- #23 The Lost Key
82% matchMixed69% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: AmmashDev
Windows
You are the last hope, be ready to resist the enemy and eliminate injustice and tyranny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Souls-like 22.1%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #24 Silent Santicado
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vigilant Addiction Studios
Windows
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 31.5%, Souls-like 27%, Dark Fantasy 9%, 2D Platformer 8%, Action-Adventure 5.4%
- #25 TOOK: The Immortal Hero
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 257 reviews2023
Dev: 豆豆萌萌兔
Windows
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 28.4%, Metroidvania 26.4%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 7.4%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
- #26 DEVIATOR
79% matchMixed68% of 988 reviews2024
Dev: Gami Studio
Windows
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 30.8%, Souls-like 26.9%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%
- #27 Crownless
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Wallnut
Windows
Carry your life as a fragile crown in Crownless! An epic action adventure built for exploration and punchy combat. Explore a vast hand-crafted 2D world, uncover forgotten realms, and dash, swim, and forge your way through the unknown.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Souls-like 26.1%, Platformer 12.9%, Action-Adventure 5.1%, Action 4.6%
- #28 SpellTome
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
Windows
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 30.6%, Souls-like 28.4%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #29 The Witch Blade
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SergS WorkshopPub: Rokyte Publishing
Windows
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.2%, Metroidvania 25.5%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Platformer 5.6%
- #30 DREIFRAME
77% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: MrDrone
Windows
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 33.9%, Souls-like 28.8%, Platformer 10.9%, Multiple Endings 4.5%, Indie 3.4%
- #31 Lotus Knight
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stinky Tofu Games
Windows · Mac
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 39.5%, Souls-like 32%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D 4.7%, Action 3.9%
- #32 Diari
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Zenovia LoudenPub: Royal Moon
Windows
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 22.1%, Metroidvania 21%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 9.8%, Psychological Horror 6.8%
- #33 Shards of Memories
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Twelve Games
Windows
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 36.2%, Souls-like 22%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Platformer 7.2%
- #34 THE DARK DWELLERS
76% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2022
Dev: COLNELIUS
Windows
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 25.9%, Metroidvania 24.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8%, Platformer 6.5%
- #35 Crown Of Silence
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nyro Interactive
Windows
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 32.6%, Souls-like 20.2%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Lore-Rich 9%, Platformer 7.1%
- #36 Lillusion
75% 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: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 25%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #37 Loreninha Paints Dreams and Rainbows
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Eminho & Lorena Team
Windows · Linux
A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 27.7%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 7.9%, Dark 6%
- #38 Luminite Era: Expedition
74% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: GameRelics
Windows
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 28.6%, Souls-like 25.7%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #39 Anatine
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel TrashPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
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 31.9%, Souls-like 28.9%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #40 Umbra
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ludum Elite
Windows
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 27.6%, Souls-like 20.1%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Platformer 8.8%
- #41 Bacuri
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bad Kid Games
Windows
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 27.7%, Souls-like 23.9%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #42 Necrowave
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arfhis The Wizard
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the emotional life of a zombie with his butt stuck in a microwave. It's 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 28.9%, Souls-like 24%, Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
- #43 Aestik
71% 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: Metroidvania 20.3%, Souls-like 18.6%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, Platformer 7.2%
- #44 史莱狗(Slimg)
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cow Studio
Windows
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Multiple Endings 7.4%
- #45 Castleward
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amanari Studio
Windows
Forge your destiny in Castleward! 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 38.2%, Souls-like 18.8%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #46 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
72% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 43.4%, Metroidvania 28.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Platformer 5.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #47 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
68% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2026
Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
Windows
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Souls-like 25.5%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #48 The Shadowland
73% matchMixed60% of 122 reviews2016
Dev: Bloodcraft DevPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
EN Little Reaper finds himself lost in grim otherworld. Help him find the way back through treacherous obstacles and threatening foes.Prepare to rely heavily on your reflexes to complete 30+ levels spanning through 6 locations, and beat 3 unique bosses. RU Маленький жнец потерялся в мрачной потустороннем мире.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 23.7%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #49 Goldfish
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Gabry Corti
Windows
Embark on a delirious journey in this metroidvania set on a pirate island where all the characters are sea animals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 28.4%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 7.5%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #50 Stellar Poetry
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MXL-StudioPub: TrueColor Games
Windows
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 29.7%, Souls-like 27%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
- #51 Elysian Echoes
69% 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: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 24.7%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #52 Uncured
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EndRealm
Windows · Mac · Linux
Uncured, Unhinged, Unyielding. In this unique roguelike platformer you slash your path through masses of infectuous beasts, relentless constructs of steel, and corrupt militaries that stand between you and the antivirus. Begin your journey to the heart of the capital before the time runs out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 24.8%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #53 Lost Wish: In the desperate world
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: Innocent Soul
Windows
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 29.9%, Souls-like 27.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Multiple Endings 5.8%
- #54 Erandique
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Black Jack Game Studios
Windows
Erandique the indigenous hero!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%
- #55 Eclipse
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Shaggles
Windows
Spell-based souls-like combat, with an interconnected world.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.4%, Metroidvania 25.2%, Horror 8.9%, Platformer 8.4%, Dark 7.9%
- #56 Nightmare Materials
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HKPub: Nameless Heaven
Windows
Nightmare Materials is a Pixel-Art Metroidvania with Combat, Puzzles and a lot of Exploration and discovering. As a Drone you explore a lost and mysterious World in search of the truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Souls-like 19.8%, Lore-Rich 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 8.6%
- #57 Go Alone
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: orobi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Souls-like 32.2%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, Adventure 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
- #58 Second Works
65% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: #Sharp
Windows
『Second Works』 is a 2D platform action-adventure game set in a sci-fi fantasy world based on biotechnology. Enjoy the unique atmosphere created by colorful anime-style graphics and the thrilling experience of high-difficulty action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Souls-like 23%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Action 7.5%
- #59 EON: Reset
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team EON Reset
Windows
Explore EON Association in the wake of an apocalyptic disaster. Maneuver the artificial life EON-3033 to battle paranormal entities. Experience an exciting 2D combat in a world where elemental forces exist. Peel back the threads of ambiguous narrative and discover the secrets of time and fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, 2D Platformer 15%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #60 Reaper of Immortals
67% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Mounaim
Windows
Reaper of Immortals is a pixel-art adventure game, that tells the story of a lost reaper who is seeking his true purpose. Fight your way through countless enemies, reap everything that stands in your way, and find out the ultimate truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%