Games Like Paradox Soul

On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Robots 10.4%, Post-apocalyptic 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Platformer 8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the lonely, atmospheric, and melancholic sci-fi exploration that defines the core experience of Paradox Soul.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Platformer 11.1%, Difficult 7.9%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, exploration-heavy Metroidvania that rewards players for navigating its mysterious, pixelated world.

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Platformer 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential sci-fi Metroidvania that excels in world-building and unique weapon mechanics.

REDO! is a game about a girl trying to find another human in a dystopian world overrun by biomachines. It's a lonely and evocative game about exploring the unknown and overcoming obstacles to see what is left.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Post-apocalyptic 15.6%, Difficult 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Dark 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly dark, post-apocalyptic atmosphere with a strong focus on exploration and action.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Platformer 10.4%, Action 5.8%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This short, punchy, and highly polished sci-fi adventure features tight controls and a distinct retro aesthetic.

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: Metroidvania 27.6%, Difficult 12.9%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Platformer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern sci-fi Metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and challenging combat in a hostile alien environment.

Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Platformer 12.1%, Difficult 10.1%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a very similar compact, sci-fi exploration feel and pixel-art aesthetic to Paradox Soul.

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Post-apocalyptic 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep exploration with a sense of urgency and survival that mirrors the tension found in Paradox Soul.

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: Metroidvania 30.6%, Robots 19.5%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 10%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a charming yet lonely pixel-art world that captures the exploration-focused spirit of the genre.

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.5%, Post-apocalyptic 14.3%, Platformer 13.1%, Difficult 10%, 2D Platformer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer that emphasizes movement and precision in a bleak, atmospheric world.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Action 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique movement-based approach to the Metroidvania genre with stunning pixel art.

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: Metroidvania 49.9%, Difficult 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Action 5.7%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A robust Metroidvania that provides a deep, action-packed experience with beautiful pixel-art environments.

Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

Why similar: Platformer 25.6%, Sci-fi 19.3%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Action 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action game that focuses on tight platforming and combat challenges.

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Robots 15.1%, Difficult 10.7%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid exploration and platforming within a beautifully realized, atmospheric world.

Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Difficult 13.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi exploration game that focuses on using unique abilities to navigate and survive a dangerous underground world.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12%, Platformer 10.7%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-quality pixel art and a strong narrative focus alongside its action-platforming gameplay.

Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.

Why similar: Difficult 13.7%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Platformer 13.1%, Post-apocalyptic 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 11%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action-adventure game with a retro aesthetic and challenging boss encounters.

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 9.8%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful and engaging Metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a sci-fi setting.

After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Platformer 10.1%, Adventure 8.7%, Action 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, atmospheric Metroidvania that focuses on discovery and overcoming difficult obstacles.

Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Difficult 15.2%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Sci-fi 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, exploration-based game with a focus on combat and unique character abilities.

Last Soul is a 2d pixel art action platformer with a compelling story about a future where mankind has lost its will. Explore and fight your way through a variety of levels, and take on awesome boss enemies.

Why similar: Robots 20.9%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-shooter that captures the fast-paced, combat-centric feel of Paradox Soul.

Perceive the future in this time-loop metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 12%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Sci-fi 8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique time-looping sci-fi Metroidvania that encourages exploration and learning the environment.

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: Metroidvania 40.7%, Platformer 14%, Difficult 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Atmospheric 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly atmospheric and challenging experience with intense combat and exploration elements.

A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Platformer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi 2D platformer that emphasizes exploration and survival in a hostile environment.

Ingression is an unforgiving & mind-bending precision platformer where you'll think and platform with seamless portals. Travel to the future to save the past from a tremendous time paradox.

Why similar: Difficult 18.6%, Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 14%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Female Protagonist 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer that tests your ability to navigate complex, dangerous environments.

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: Metroidvania 27.4%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 13.5%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Dark 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that blends platforming and exploration in a dark, atmospheric setting.

Erra: Exordium is a 2D action adventure game in Dieselpunk setting. Explore a world based on Sumerian-Akkadian mythology. Take the role of a scientist who was able to cheat death and fight the rebellious army of mechatrons.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 19.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Dark 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Robots 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dieselpunk-inspired action game that features atmospheric exploration and challenging combat.

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 22.1%, 2D Platformer 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Difficult 10.2%, Action 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and platforming mechanics in a 2D space.

A tough platformer following a girl diving over the heads of terrifying creatures and bouncing off walls to traverse a mysterious, unsettling world that's so much bigger than her: the "world between all worlds"

Why similar: Platformer 22%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Action 9.7%, Exploration 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer that focuses on exploration and precision movement within a minimalist, atmospheric world.

A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Post-apocalyptic 15.1%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Sci-fi 7.2%

ReversEstory is a 2D Roguelike action shooting game. Enjoy the freedom of 360° flying while exploring the procedurally generated dungeons. A latitude of items grants the players the power to challenge the darkness. What’s hidden behind? You shall witness and be shocked.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Post-apocalyptic 20%, Platformer 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, 2D Platformer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that incorporates Metroidvania elements and shooter mechanics for a fast-paced experience.

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

Why similar: Difficult 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Metroidvania 14.6%, Post-apocalyptic 12.8%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Shoot bouncing bullets in this roguelike precision platformer killing corrupted ducks while searching for Dr. Paraducks’ beloved pet throughout the multiverse! To return to safety you’ll need to tackle difficult-to-master trials, run after run, earning upgrades, while maintaining your sanity!

Why similar: Difficult 26.5%, Platformer 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Shooter 11.3%

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 12.1%, Platformer 10.4%

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 35.4%, Difficult 17.4%, Platformer 10%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Dark 4.9%

Explore, fight, solve puzzles and bend gravity to escape the dream-like world of the Halls! Metro Gravity is a mind-boggling musical adventure with rhythmic combat and compelling lore.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Exploration 9.4%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Post-apocalyptic 14%, Platformer 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Dark 8.4%

Trapped in a buried, forgotten facility, you must reach the core of an ancient machine to rescue your lost lover. System Purge is a challenging, atmospheric 2D platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 16.9%, Platformer 15.7%, Dark 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Platformer 16.1%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Action 6.7%

Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

Why similar: Platformer 14%, Difficult 13.4%, Robots 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Shooter 7.1%

Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 28.5%, Difficult 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Atmospheric 7.5%, 2D 6.3%

Seek out new weapons and equipment to delve deeper into the dangerous world of Cypher-X72! Be warned, you aren't the only one seeking the forbidden technology known as Zexion! It will take cunning and valor to succeed in this action-packed sci-fi adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Robots 17.2%, Difficult 14.4%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Angel's Gear is a challenging horror-flavored Metroidvania set in a world tainted by a mechanical disease.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Post-apocalyptic 23.8%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, 2D 4.9%

Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Sci-fi 8.5%

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Sci-fi 19.9%, Female Protagonist 18%, Dark 16.6%, Mystery 14.8%, Atmospheric 11.6%

HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 6.6%

Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.

Why similar: Robots 23%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Mystery 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11%, Shooter 8.9%

Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, 2D Platformer 17%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action 5.4%

You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.6%, Platformer 21.3%, Action 12.7%, Exploration 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Take the role of an antivirus software within the world of an operating system, eliminating malware spawns in a challenging, platforming quest!

Why similar: Platformer 34.4%, Sci-fi 24.9%, Female Protagonist 24.2%, Action 11.4%, Indie 2.8%

Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.

Why similar: Platformer 28.9%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Action 12.9%, 2D 7.9%

NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility.

Why similar: Dark 26.2%, Robots 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Action 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.9%

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Platformer 14%, Difficult 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Take the role of ARID, the artificial intelligence within a high-tech combat suit. The Fall is a unique combination of adventure-game puzzle solving and side-scroller action, all set within a dark and atmospheric story. Get ready for a disturbing journey as you explore the world of The Fall.

Why similar: Sci-fi 24%, Robots 17%, Adventure 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Dark 8.1%

Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.

Why similar: Difficult 19.6%, Platformer 16.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Hunt the Night is a dark fantasy action-RPG where you play as Vesper, a Stalker fighting to reclaim a world annihilated by horrors. Slash through dungeons, endure brutal bosses, and wield forbidden powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.7%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, 2D 13.6%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 12.4%

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 40.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 9.9%, Action 7.6%

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Platformer 18.9%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

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: Metroidvania 44.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Difficult 10.9%, Platformer 8.8%, Action 5.6%

This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Dark 8.7%, Action 5.7%