- #1 The Legend of the Bard: The Power Accordions
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paulo Vieira
Windows
Use an accordion to explore an open world inspired by Brazil!! 🪗🎶
Why similar: Souls-like 22.8%, Metroidvania 22.4%, Rhythm 20.7%, Action RPG 9.7%, Nonlinear 7.3%
- #2 L/Right Reflection
96% matchPositive85% of 39 reviews2023
Dev: Atelier Never
Windows
"L/Right Reflection" is an RPG game in which the player fights by reflecting enemy attacks. Choose the appropriate magic for each situation, detect the enemy attacks, and face a variety of enemies.
Why similar: Rhythm 25.9%, CRPG 24.1%, JRPG 20.3%, Souls-like 19.6%, RPG 4.5%
- #3 Life Blood
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Connor Minns
Windows
You awaken on the Altar inside the Life Cathedral. Life Blood is a first-person, Kingsfield-like action adventure game with a focus on exploration. Travel the interconnected world with fast-paced, reaction-based combat and discover the secrets within the heart of the mountain.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Metroidvania 20.6%, Nonlinear 12.7%, Action RPG 11.6%, PvE 9.8%
- #4 GRIME II
94% matchVery Positive87% of 2,047 reviews2026
Dev: Clover BitePub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Souls-like 24.1%, Action RPG 12.9%, PvE 9.4%, Nonlinear 8.7%
- #5 Din of Sen
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Espy Games
Windows
Fight through a hostile, dreamlike world as Sen, a wielder of crystalline weaponry. Slay monsters by pulling off powerful combos, swapping weapons on the fly, and using special weapon abilities. Can Sen survive in this strange world, or will he fall into the void?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 25.3%, Action RPG 15.3%, Nonlinear 10.7%, RPG 7.6%
- #6 FOUNTAINS
94% matchVery Positive83% of 519 reviews2024
Dev: John PywellPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of this war-torn empire and escape your captors. Carve your way through a gritty souls-like RPG set in a sprawling, interconnected world.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.8%, Metroidvania 22.3%, Nonlinear 11.7%, Action RPG 11.3%, Exploration 5.9%
- #7 Scars of the Soul
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShunGuang Games
Windows
Awaken as Altos, a warrior whose memories were torn apart by the Void. Explore a dozen interconnected regions, craft your own Soul Orb builds, and face 20+ bosses in this 2D Souls-like ARPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 27.6%, Action RPG 13.8%, Exploration 8.4%, Multiple Endings 5.7%
- #8 Colossus - Eternal Blight
91% matchVery Positive96% of 110 reviews2026
Dev: RUSTIC PANDA GAMES LLCPub: LevelUpGaming
Windows
Your brother is corrupted. The Blight is spreading. Only you can stop it. Colossus is an atmospheric pixel action-adventure where you master precise combat, explore a vast dark fantasy world, and make choices that permanently scar the kingdom of Eireos.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Souls-like 22.2%, Action RPG 12.3%, PvE 8.2%, Choices Matter 6.9%
- #9 Almos – A Dream Painter's Tale
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dreambound Studio
Windows
Explore a hand-crafted Metroidvania where dreams and nightmares collide. Master fast-paced combat, craft powerful spells, and harness Color to restore a dying world while uncovering the truth behind the Dream Painters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 25.3%, Action RPG 12%, Dialogue Heavy 8.7%, PvE 8.3%
- #10 Eternal Knight™
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Profane Games Inc
Windows
A Souls-like, player vs. environment medieval, survival horror game with a high level of difficulty, a world and creatures set in dark fantasy, and a story told through environmental storytelling. Players use medieval weapons and magic to stop a powerful monarch fallen into madness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 25.6%, Action RPG 12.9%, PvE 10.4%, Exploration 7.4%
- #11 Foreign Sun
89% matchPositive96% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Final Scene dev
Windows · Linux
YOUR CHOICES RESHAPE A LIVING CITY. Explore a sprawling metropolis, wield mysterious powers, and uncover the secrets of the Eternal Lighthouse. Your decisions will make a world of difference.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Souls-like 26.8%, Action RPG 16.6%, RPG 12.1%, Choices Matter 5%
- #12 Drova - Forsaken Kin
88% matchVery Positive94% of 9,786 reviews2024
Dev: Just2DPub: Deck13
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Why similar: CRPG 24.3%, Souls-like 22.6%, Action RPG 14.7%, RPG 8.2%, Exploration 8.1%
- #13 The Legend of Azarias
89% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Michael Richard Lannon
Windows
In this Metroidvania-inspired first person dungeon crawler, play as Raphael, climbing the 13 unique floors to get to the top. Manage your stamina in combat, fight off demons, do side quests, get stronger and gather more weapons to save Sarah from Asmodeus at the top.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Souls-like 22.2%, JRPG 13.6%, Action RPG 10.6%, Exploration 6.7%
- #14 The Song of Awakening
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noeski LLC
Windows · Mac
The Song of Awakening is a 2D action-platformer where you play as a bard with the power to create magic through music. Explore a world once ruled by the Lyramancers, wielders of music-magic, who were extinguished by a mad king. Defeat the malevolent god of silence and restore harmony to the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Souls-like 26.7%, Action RPG 18.4%, Nonlinear 7.6%, RPG 7.4%
- #15 Rise Achlys
86% 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 25.5%, Souls-like 24.3%, Action RPG 11.6%, PvE 9.5%, Gothic 6.2% ★
- #16 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
86% matchVery Positive81% of 5,603 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 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 44.5%, Metroidvania 28.9%, Action RPG 6.3%, RPG 6.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%
- #17 风旅人 Wind Traveler
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Electric leakage sciencePub: Wise Games
Windows
This is a semi open world ARPG game with HD2D pixel style. In the game, players will play the role of the story protagonist "Red haired Suka" and embark on an exciting adventure in a beautiful continent called Wind Canyon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 24.2%, JRPG 16%, Action RPG 13.1%, Exploration 7.3%
- #18 Salene
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DejaView
Windows
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 30.9%, Souls-like 26.3%, Action RPG 11.3%, Exploration 9.4%, Nonlinear 8.6%
- #19 A Field of Flowers
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ikiruska Studios
Windows
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: Metroidvania 31.3%, Souls-like 28.7%, Action RPG 13.1%, PvE 11.5%, RPG 6.4%
- #20 The Last Comfort
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ∙DELMAR
Windows
The Last Comfort is a Metroidvania set within a child's subconscious mind. You must traverse through the child's memories, dreams, and nightmares as Tedd, his favorite toy, find the sickness, and save the child from a terminal nightmare.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Souls-like 22.2%, Action RPG 11%, Nonlinear 9.8%, PvE 8.9%
- #21 Anima Song from the Abyss
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anima ProjectPub: Anima Publishing
Windows
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Souls-like 22.3%, JRPG 15.1%, Action RPG 11.8%, PvE 7.8%
- #22 Mariana
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Sky Mavis Gann
Windows
In Mariana you are dropped into an unknown trench to explore. You will find fantastical creatures and rare artifacts. Fight bosses and mini-bosses in order to dive as deep as possible and uncover the mystery of the trench.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 26%, Action RPG 16.1%, Exploration 8%, Horror 5%
- #23 Cherubim: Heaven's Blade
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kamishibai Interactive
Windows
A holy knight confronts corruption within a necropolis mega-structure in a souls-like dark sci-fi ARPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.3%, Metroidvania 29%, Action RPG 16.1%, RPG 8.2%, Story Rich 4.4%
- #24 Runic Curse Remastered
80% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
Runic Curse Remastered is a thrilling action RPG Metroidvania that transports you to a cursed island. Explore dark and diverse locations, battle hordes of enemies and mighty bosses. Forge your own playstyle by combining various weapons with magical runes to overcome all challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Souls-like 30.6%, Action RPG 9%, RPG 8.2%, Nonlinear 7.5%
- #25 THORN DEMON HUNTER
81% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: LIN YUANHUI
Windows
This is an AVG game similar to Metroidvania. The player will perform a demon hunter exploring and decrypting the castle in the Gothic period and hunting the corrupt soul
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Souls-like 30.2%, Action RPG 15.1%, RPG 9.5%, Story Rich 3.4%
- #26 Tearscape
77% matchVery Positive91% of 352 reviews2026
Dev: NERDS TAKE OVER
Windows · Mac · Linux
As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.4%, Metroidvania 24.9%, Action RPG 12.1%, Gothic 9.6% ★, Exploration 7.6%
- #27 Maskborne
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Maskborne
Windows
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 34.1%, Souls-like 27.6%, Exploration 9.8%, Nonlinear 9.3%, Choices Matter 6%
- #28 Fire in the Beastlands
79% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: Chimney Castle
Windows
Explore the danger and mystery of a fallen land, whose hidden wonders are shrouded and marred by the stranglehold of wickedness. In "Fire in the Beastlands," you are thrust into a world beyond the brink, blamed for its waywardness, and confronted with the choice between revenge and redemption.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.7%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Action RPG 11.7%, Nonlinear 9.6%, Exploration 6.4%
- #29 Ashen Blade
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Li Zhi
Windows
Step into a dark, atmospheric world where every descent brings you closer to doom or glory. Ashen Blade is a high-stakes, fast-paced action game set in a shattered realm overcome by darkness. Explore a cursed, vertical land where danger lurks at every level.
Why similar: CRPG 24.8%, Metroidvania 20%, Souls-like 18.5%, Action RPG 14.2%, RPG 10.5%
- #30 Lightwood
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unfixed Brain
Windows
Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Souls-like 31.1%, Nonlinear 15.6%, Exploration 7.2%, Story Rich 3.4%
- #31 Tadahito: Story of Ellis Town Version.
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Sousei Works
Windows
"If you understand the heart of your enemy, you may be able to forgive them.." A new kind of rhythm action RPG! Battle enemies by hitting keys in time with the rhythm! Each of the wonderful original stories and songs contain the unspoken feelings of the characters!
Why similar: CRPG 31.4%, Rhythm 28.4%, JRPG 18.8%, Action RPG 8.2%, RPG 4.8%
- #32 Being and Becoming
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IchthysPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
Being & Becoming is an atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dying kingdom held together only by the collective dream of thousands of would-be martyrs. Fate itself is against you as The Word’s prophecy unfolds. Rewrite your place within The Word or become a scripted part of this horrible revelation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Souls-like 27.7%, Action RPG 12.6%, RPG 6.6%, Exploration 6.6%
- #33 Oaths of Light - Chapter I
75% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: ASM-Games
Windows
Play as a young woman whose life is forever changed by a series of unexpected events.Unfold mysteries, enjoy non-linear storytelling with branching paths based on your choices, and engage in JRPG-inspired battles mixing real-time and turn-based elements.
Why similar: CRPG 26%, JRPG 17.9%, Dialogue Heavy 10.2%, Action RPG 10%, PvE 8.3%
- #34 Dragon’s Breath : Chronicles of the Red Dragon (レッドドラゴン戦記)
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: monsters&creatures
Windows
The Red Dragon returns. Venture into the dungeons of Mount Firebreath. This 2D adventure RPG is brought to life with stunning retro pixel art. Classic bump-combat evolves with timing-based action for tense battles. Upgrade your gear, master key items, and defeat the Dragon.
Why similar: CRPG 23.7%, JRPG 20.4%, Metroidvania 18.8%, Action RPG 14.5%, RPG 12.2%
- #35 Darxanadon
76% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 28.2%, Action RPG 15.6%, Nonlinear 10.2%, RPG 6%
- #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 29.4%, Souls-like 27.5%, Action RPG 13.7%, Choices Matter 6.6%, Multiple Endings 5.8%
- #37 Weapon Devourer
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bogdan
Windows · Mac
Weapon Devourer is a psychological horror game with souls-like and 1930's cartoon vibes, blending subtle puzzles. Battle sentient weapons, dodge their attacks, metamorphose into a fearsome entity to overcome powerful challenges, and synthesize mighty combinations by diving into the Shield's belly.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.2%, Metroidvania 26.5%, Action RPG 11.8%, Nonlinear 11.7%, Exploration 8%
- #38 Lumen Inferius
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Death By Gravity Studio
Windows · Mac
Explore a haunting and punishing world in this 2D action RPG. Lumen Inferius combines fast-paced combat with intricate RPG mechanics. Traverse ancient ruins, dark forests, and decaying castles, uncovering secrets of a cursed land. Your skill and strategy will determine its fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 23.3%, Action RPG 11.4%, Dialogue Heavy 9.4%, PvE 9.3%
- #39 The Legend of Azarias Rebirth
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Michael Richard Lannon
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey as the Angel Raphael in this action packed 3D first-person dungeon crawler. Conquer 24 unique floors, battle menacing demons, and undertake challenging side quests to amass power to save the girl Sarah.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.6%, Metroidvania 21.5%, JRPG 16.4%, Gothic 6.7% ★, Horror 6.6%
- #40 Alchemonium
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nox Solis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
What really is alchemy?
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Souls-like 27.7%, Exploration 7.8%, Horror 7.8%, Choices Matter 7.4%
- #41 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,875 reviews2025
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, Souls-like 24.1%, Action RPG 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%, RPG 5%
- #42 Cliff Kingdom
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Most likely no reason for hysteria
Windows · Mac
Deranged trolls. Old thinking machines. Nordic inspired animals with dark backstories. Meet them all in this hand drawn adventure where you play as a moth, born without wings, exploring a dark world in search of the kingdoms lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Souls-like 31.3%, Nonlinear 10%, Exploration 9.2%, Multiple Endings 5.9%
- #43 Artificial Blood
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hyanmaru GamesPub: TinyHat Studios
Windows
Artificial Blood is a non-linear dark fantasy NSFW Horror RPG centered on cheating and swinging. Explore a world of vampires and demons where your girlfriend Lucille has affairs with monsters and teammates. Play as the protagonist and engage in sexual encounters with various girls and creatures.
Why similar: CRPG 25.7%, Metroidvania 22%, JRPG 21.7%, RPG 11.1%, Exploration 7.4%
- #44 The Legend of Simurgh
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PixelNodes
Windows
You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Souls-like 30.7%, PvE 11.3%, Nonlinear 11%, Exploration 9.3%
- #45 Unworthy
73% matchVery Positive81% of 858 reviews2018
Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 39.1%, Metroidvania 38.2%, RPG 7.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
- #46 Salt and Sanctuary
71% matchVery Positive89% of 21,932 reviews2016
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 51.7%, Metroidvania 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%, RPG 4.8%, Action RPG 4.7%
- #47 Sin Return
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Sin.
Windows
An obscure adventure begins in the Silent Kingdom, a land decaying under the spread of the Sin-fication plague. This dark fantasy turn-based RPG emphasizes exploration. Reclaim lost memories in this sinful land, defeat formidable foes, and piece together the truth behind the catastrophe.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.8%, JRPG 16.8%, RPG 15.6%, Exploration 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
- #48 Soul Sader
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Voided
Windows
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 44.9%, Action RPG 18.5%, PvE 15.7%, RPG 12.7%, 2D 3.8%
- #49 Code of The Savage
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Geoff JonesPub: Independent
Windows
Thrown overboard from a slave ship, you wash ashore in chains in a brutal, handcrafted kingdom. Code of The Savage is a dark fantasy open-world RPG inspired by the classics, where exploration, survival, NPC interaction, and the consequences of your choices shape your path.
Why similar: CRPG 29.8%, Nonlinear 13%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Action RPG 9.9%, Choices Matter 6.8%
- #50 Go Alone
68% 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 41.2%, Souls-like 35.1%, Exploration 9.2%, PvE 4.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%
- #51 The Golden Eyed Ghosts
69% matchMixed56% of 43 reviews2023
Dev: Syphono4Pub: indie.io
Windows
The Golden Eyed Ghosts is a dark fantasy soulslike heavily influenced by the legacy of Zelda adventures, set in the crumbling kingdom of Andromeda. As exiled warrior Orion, search for a way to restore his memories and unravel a terrifying conspiracy.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.6%, Metroidvania 23.6%, Action RPG 11.4%, Gothic 8.4% ★, Choices Matter 6.6%
- #52 The Book of Shadows
70% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: Tiny Goblin ProductionsPub: Aldorlea Games
Windows
What happens when you and your girlfriend uncover a mysterious book and then accidentally activate it? Can you keep Alex one step ahead of those who want the book while at the same time figure out where am I? What does this book do? Why do these other people want it?
Why similar: CRPG 37.7%, JRPG 23.3%, RPG 14.6%, Exploration 10%, Multiple Endings 5.2%
- #53 Midpoint
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frandy
Windows
Midpoint is a 2D Metroidvania with RPG elements. Destroy, dodge, and steal spiritual energy from your foes. Be possessed by spirits of light and darkness to gain unique upgrades, sacrifice certain traits to unlock greater power. Free the world before being consumed by darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Souls-like 29.6%, Action RPG 11.5%, Exploration 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%
- #54 DREIFRAME
66% matchPositive87% of 15 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 37.7%, Souls-like 32.7%, Nonlinear 6.3%, Exploration 5.6%, Multiple Endings 4.5%
- #55 One Soul
70% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Gyltefors K.K.
Windows
Explore dark dungeons. Wield your sword to attack enemies. Raise your shield to block attacks. Find keys to unlock doors. What will you discover?
Why similar: CRPG 34.4%, Souls-like 29.4%, Action RPG 13.3%, PvE 11.1%, RPG 6.4%
- #56 Last Night of Winter
68% matchVery Positive91% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: DigitalZeon
Windows
Wake up and walk, Warden! Because the siege continues. We must find the Heir... And finally put an end to this cursed night.
Why similar: Souls-like 32%, Metroidvania 28.5%, Action RPG 13.4%, Exploration 8%, RPG 6%
- #57 YOIN: The shadow of dawn
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Hypothesis Games
Windows · Linux
Play as a wandering spirit in a dreamlike feudal Japan. Reclaim your village by facing enemies. Explore mysterious areas, upgrade your skills, uncover fragments of your past, and get your revenge.
Why similar: CRPG 29.7%, Metroidvania 28%, Action RPG 15.8%, Exploration 7.9%, RPG 7.7%
- #58 The Gentleman's Rise
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Suit and Tie Games
Windows
Descend into a corrupted 1930s asylum in a 2D eldritch action Souls-like. Master scythe combat, dodge, block and parry deadly attacks, recover lost Sanity, replay completed levels, and rise stronger with every descent.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.4%, Metroidvania 30.4%, Action RPG 13.1%, Gothic 6.7% ★, Horror 5.9%
- #59 EGGCONSOLE HYDLIDE II PC-8801
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Hydlide Series Part 2. Become the chosen one and seal the evil consciousness targeting Fairyland! Utilize magic to conquer a field map six times larger than the previous game!
Why similar: CRPG 27.8%, JRPG 24.3%, Action RPG 17.1%, RPG 14.6%, PvE 6%