Games Like PARRY COUNTER

Explore and fight your way through a hand-crafted, whimsical world filled with powerful enemies and mysteries.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.7%, 2D Platformer 28.7%, Difficult 14.8%, Indie 6.4%, Action 5.8%

'Last Order' is a 2D action game with pixel art graphics and high difficulty. Utilize a variety of wire actions to recover the Last Order in a devastated world.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.2%, 2D Platformer 23.1%, Difficult 19.2%, Action 8.2%, Indie 3.1%

"Hero Tower" is a game without regular monsters where you directly face challenging bosses. Dodge the boss's attacks through rolling and jumping, and seize the opportunity to counter-attack. It tests players' reflexes, stamina management, and insight into the boss's moves.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.6%, 2D Platformer 27.7%, Difficult 18.6%, Action 6.3%, 2D 2.5%

Rift Diver is a punishing 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. As the "Unforgiven", descend into the chaotic Below to slay the Reaper! Master the dash, upgrade your unique class, and crush relentless swarms across a 4-level campaign or the Endless Dungeon.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.5%, 2D Platformer 23.4%, 2D Fighter 16%, PvE 13.6%, Action 4.5%

Players control a knight aspiring to become a Swordmaster. In the Sword Sanctuary, face and defeat various powerful opponents, and finally challenge the Sword Saint to claim victory.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.4%, 2D Fighter 23.3%, PvE 13.3%, Action 6.3%, 2D 3%

Cython cat is a openworld speed platformer, play as Miru and explore the lands of the Cython Ruins. Find shards, keys and furballs, scattered around to unlock different areas. Enjoy roaming around the world, at high speeds.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.5%, 2D Platformer 24.2%, 2D Fighter 15.2%, PvE 13%, Action 4.4%

This is NOT another platformer! Champions of Quortz is a 2D Boss Rush that focuses on repeatable boss fights and loot & character progression. Hack, blast and smash through bosses that become stronger with each victory. Make your Champions stronger by leveling, upgrading and equipping loot.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.6%, 2D Fighter 24.1%, PvE 14%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Action 5.7%

"Dead in time" is a hardcore action with a non-trivial level generation system and the ability to control time. Each enemy that you meet on your way, is deadly and unique in its own way.

Why similar: Souls-like 48.2%, Difficult 18%, Action 16.3%, Indie 11.3%, Fantasy 6.2%

DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play.

Why similar: Souls-like 88.3%, Difficult 7%, Action 2.7%, Indie 1.9%

Explore alternative realities while trying to save Your own from approaching annihilation. Dark fantasy rpg action game which will take You on a journey deep into the realms of Errent.

Why similar: Souls-like 69.5%, Difficult 13.5%, Action 10.2%, Indie 6.8%

A 2D soulslike action game built around real-time Protocol Switching. Change stances mid-combat to alter attack tempo and defense options, and counter enemy patterns.

Why similar: Souls-like 46.1%, 2D Fighter 22.4%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Action 8.7%, PvE 4.7%

A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.9%, Difficult 22.4%, 2D Platformer 22%, Fantasy 5%, Action 3.4%

Lady Hunt is a pixel art action platformer, set in a dark gothic world, where blood has been infected. You play as a huntress, who must find a way to purify this world, inhabited by monsters and beasts.

Why similar: Souls-like 32.8%, 2D Fighter 29%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Action 11.1%, 2D 2.8%

Pixel woman character game, you are figthing with abnormal enemies. dystopian platform based story game.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.3%, 2D Fighter 22.3%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Action 6.3%, PvE 5.9%

Freely move through walls and ceilings! A 2D action RPG where you rise up the ranks with the ability to copy the Slime. Guide the quirky and fragile gamer "Slime" to become a professional gamer!

Why similar: Souls-like 45.3%, 2D Platformer 25.9%, PvE 16.1%, Action 6.9%, 2D 2.6%

Moonlight Shadows is a dark fantasy Action RPG with stylish Soulslike combat . Thrown into a cursed world by a dark lord , forge your way through formidable foes , uncover secrets and defeat the dark lord once and for all.

Why similar: Souls-like 60.5%, Difficult 27.2%, Action 4.9%, Indie 4.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Slash, shoot, explode, vaporize, smash, and destroy, enemies with eight heroes to use to your advantage! Fight tons of bosses on one of four difficulties in the incredibly difficult souls-like/risk-like. The game takes inspiration from Risk of Rain 2, Dark Souls combat, and Vampire Survivors.

Why similar: Souls-like 55.8%, Difficult 10.4%, PvE 8.8%, Action 8.5%, Fantasy 5.3%

Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.

Why similar: Souls-like 81.1%, Difficult 12.4%, Action 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

You becomes the knight who notices the disaster that's coming. A knight who has decided that his own power cannot prevent it wants to gain the power of other knights. You can use the portal to get directly to where the knights are, but the other knights won't be obedient.

Why similar: Souls-like 63.8%, PvE 20.8%, Fantasy 3.9%, Action 3.8%, 2D 3.8%

This game is an action RPG set in the Joseon Dynasty. Players assume the role of Jeon Woo-chi, defeating various enemies as they advance. Experience the thrill of action using Jeon Woo-chi's dazzling martial arts, and dive into the painting to experience interdimensional battles!

Why similar: Souls-like 61.6%, PvE 20.9%, Action 7%, Fantasy 4.7%, Indie 2.3%

SkyCore is a 2D Souls-like platformer featuring some of the finest pixel-art environments in the genre, meticulously designed levels and boss battles, a deep combat system, and a compelling narrative.

Why similar: Souls-like 48.8%, 2D Platformer 30.3%, Action 11.1%, 2D 5.9%, Indie 2.7%

Things don't move on their own, and things don't stop moving on their own. The same applies to bears. Welcome to the world of inertia, a law of physics.

Why similar: Souls-like 43.5%, Difficult 24.6%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Action 6.5%, 2D 2.2%

"Dawn of Kemet" : an action demo in development based on ancient Egyptian mythology, that brings subculture 2D art style and soullike action, in which players can experience tense close-up action and an attractive Boss battle.

Why similar: Souls-like 37.7%, 2D Fighter 18.8%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, PvE 12.7%, Action 5.1%

Squirrel-based 2D platformer

Why similar: Souls-like 41.1%, 2D Platformer 28.1%, Difficult 18.4%, Action 4.2%, 2D 3.6%

Explore a dying fantasy world in this atmospheric 2D adventure, created by a single guy. Fight dangerous creatures, collect powerful weapons and relics, and journey through forests, castles, ruins, and corrupted lands before the world of Escria fades forever.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.9%, 2D Platformer 29.8%, PvE 9.8%, Action 5.6%, Fantasy 2.4%

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Why similar: Souls-like 62.5%, Difficult 24.4%, Action 4.4%, Indie 3.3%, 2D 2.1%

The heroic penguin pulled the legendary club from the rock. pass the ordeal! Revenge on humans! Save Antarctica in crisis! The Penguin Game2 : Lies of Penguin is an action game made with a deep impression of the soul-like genre. Challenge a total of 7 types of boss battles!

Why similar: Souls-like 67.5%, PvE 18.6%, Action 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Fantasy 1.6%

A 2D Living World, Filled with Wild Creatures. Hurt Them, Scare Them, or Befriend Them on your way back Home.

Why similar: Souls-like 54.7%, 2D Platformer 25.1%, PvE 8.4%, Action 5.7%, 2D 2.9%

A story depicting emancipation from suffering caused by various emotions and cruelty environments. Focused on brutal action, it draws players into the world with not only fists but also lots of weapons. Will she be able to learn what should become in order to truly overcome from her suffering ?

Why similar: Souls-like 48%, 2D Fighter 30.3%, Action 13%, 2D 4.2%, Indie 2.9%

In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.

Why similar: Souls-like 81.4%, Difficult 11%, Action 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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 76.4%, Difficult 15.3%, Action 3.3%, 2D 2.9%, Indie 1.6%

Duck Norris Tales is a run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Play as a brave duck saving the world from an alien invasion. Make friends, discover secrets, wield face melting weapons and most of all shoot first and ask questions later.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.6%, Difficult 22.1%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Action 7.1%, 2D 3.3%

2d, rogue-lite, action platformer, pixel art game. It is about the transition of darkness, which is the 6th and last main element, to humanity. A small early game made before The Dark Crown: Genesis was rebuilt from scratch.

Why similar: Souls-like 54.3%, 2D Platformer 33.2%, Action 7.6%, 2D 3.9%, Singleplayer 1%

Embark on an indie souls-like game! Master the unique Parry Gauge system, where successful parries fill the meter, but beware: a failed parry or taking damage will deplete it. Show your skill and strategy to unleash powerful abilities in epic battles!

Why similar: Souls-like 57.6%, Difficult 26.4%, Action 6.2%, Fantasy 5.5%, Indie 2.7%

In this Dark Fantasy Action-RPG you are part of a plague doctor guild where every encounter with your patients is a boss fight.

Why similar: Souls-like 59.7%, PvE 20.4%, Action 7.8%, 2D 4.1%, Fantasy 3.7%

With the absance of the mighty Bloodstar, the universe plunged into chaos. Unleash your inner power alongside Captain Thorne, vanquish demons and restore the order of light.

Why similar: Souls-like 45.5%, 2D Platformer 24.8%, Difficult 21.7%, Action 4.3%, 2D 3.3%

The Bar Souls is a retro pixel souls-like set in a mysterious digital world. Face ruthless bosses, solve puzzles that test mind and heart, and let perseverance unveil hidden secrets on your path to the end.

Why similar: Souls-like 61.7%, PvE 19.4%, Difficult 7.3%, Action 7.3%, 2D 3.2%

Dive into a bullet-hell world where nightmares and fairytales meet. Play as Psyche, a highly mobile heroine who fights with three distinct partners. Enter the corrupted Kingdom of Oz, weave through deadly bullet patterns, and challenge bosses with overwhelming power.

Why similar: Souls-like 53.5%, 2D Platformer 27.2%, Action 7.9%, Indie 4%, Fantasy 3.9%

It's a funny little platformer. I programmed it as one-man-project. Therefore it is nothing fancy but it brings the few minuts of occasional joy and a nice little flashback to old games ^^.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 35.4%, 2D Fighter 26.1%, PvE 22.6%, Action 7.9%, 2D 3.2%

Nova Hunter is an exciting space adventure game that requires quick reflexes and courage. Players must earn points by fighting off wild aliens.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.4%, 2D Platformer 29.7%, Action 15.2%, PvE 14.4%, 2D 4.6%

Be the light that shines on the world by climbing to the top. The way up is never easy. Can you avoid all obstacles and climb to the top?

Why similar: Souls-like 50.2%, Difficult 19%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Indie 9.3%, 2D 6.8%

Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.

Why similar: Souls-like 68.4%, Difficult 12.7%, Action 8.2%, Indie 5.4%, Fantasy 2.6%

Deflect. Illuminate. Eradicate. REKINDLE is a 2D pixel action-platformer featuring deflection focused combat. Explore Zion, a fallen city corrupted in darkness. Master the art of parrying, customize your gear, and solve light-based puzzles to complete your mission. May The Light Be With You.

Why similar: Souls-like 51.3%, Difficult 26.2%, Action 10.7%, Indie 6.1%, 2D 4.4%

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: Souls-like 44.7%, 2D Platformer 24.3%, Difficult 21.2%, Action 4%, 2D 2.9%

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 37.4%, 2D Fighter 20%, Difficult 19%, PvE 13.1%, Action 4.5%

Their Flesh is Your Armor. Mortal Shell is a deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Survival demands superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes.

Why similar: Souls-like 73.3%, Difficult 17.4%, Action 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%, Indie 1.4%

In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.

Why similar: Souls-like 46.4%, 2D Platformer 25.4%, PvE 17.4%, Action 4.4%, 2D 3%

Test your strength in Shell of a King! A precision bullet-hell adventure that will push your dodging skills to the limit. Challenge tough bosses, uncover secrets, and explore a world left to ruin in this top-down RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 47%, Difficult 22.3%, PvE 15.1%, Action 6.6%, Indie 5.1%

Explore Mrozek Mansion, fight monsters and retrieve the components to assemble the perfect mobile device: the Pyra! Based on a true story.

Why similar: Souls-like 53.2%, Difficult 23.3%, PvE 10.8%, Action 7.8%, Indie 3.5%

A 2D metroidvania where your final boss is the character you didn’t choose. Play as Seren or Umbra—Master directional spear combat, explore a broken world, and uncover the truth behind your bond.

Why similar: Souls-like 45.7%, Difficult 23.7%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Action 5.4%, Indie 5.4%

Plague hunter is an indie platformer game in the dark fantasy vein. In the game you’ll be using sword and gun to cut your way through hordes of zombies and other terrible monsters, avoiding deadly traps.

Why similar: Souls-like 49.8%, Difficult 22.1%, Action 12.6%, Indie 8.7%, 2D 4.5%

"Raise" is an indie souls-like game developed by two people. You have died and awakened with no memories in a strange place. Explore and discover what happened to you as you face powerful enemies. However at the end of your journey, will you be able to raise your soul?

Why similar: Souls-like 64.2%, Difficult 28.5%, Action 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Venture into darkness in Knight of Nevermore, a 2D action roguelike where every strike counts. Master tough-but-fair soulslike combat, explore sprawling ever-shifting dungeons, and assemble powerful builds from a host of weapons, spells and items. Fight, die, improve, try again, prevail.

Why similar: Souls-like 39.5%, 2D Platformer 21.8%, Difficult 15.7%, PvE 13.2%, Action 3.3%

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.

Why similar: Souls-like 69.8%, Difficult 22.1%, Action 4.3%, Fantasy 3%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Dive into Japanese-Hawaiian story, where light is the last hope to survive. Play as Shima Nobu and fox Miwa and save the village from darkness. Miwa: The Sacred Fox is an 2D adventure platformer game with many interesting puzzle elements and a beautiful hand-drawn mystical world.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.4%, 2D Platformer 26.1%, 2D Fighter 21.1%, Fantasy 4.4%, 2D 3%

Step into the shoes of the new heroine and pursue the treasures in this exceptionally demanding adventure. Explore lands where only the most resilient players will reach the summit.

Why similar: Souls-like 42.8%, 2D Platformer 23.3%, Difficult 22.6%, Action 4.6%, 2D 3.7%

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: Souls-like 38.3%, 2D Fighter 26.4%, 2D Platformer 23.4%, Action 7.7%, 2D 3.3%

Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.

Why similar: Souls-like 74.1%, Difficult 16.8%, Action 6.1%, Fantasy 2.1%, Singleplayer 1%