60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Souls-like, 2D, Dark Fantasy, Action.
Awaken Reng Azure in a post-apocalyptic world. Master teleportation in 4 directions, travel through portals connected to the realm of souls, evolve your soul, explore corrupted regions and choose between combat or redemption in this 2D pixel art action and exploration journey.
THE DARK DWELLERS
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.
Death's Gambit: Afterlife
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.
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 20.9%, Metroidvania 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Difficult 8.7%, Action RPG 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: Souls-like 36.5%, Metroidvania 24.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Action RPG 6.3%
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 25.9%, Souls-like 20.6%, Side Scroller 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Difficult 7.8%
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 24.7%, Souls-like 22.6%, Action RPG 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Side Scroller 8.5%
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.6%, Metroidvania 22.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Action RPG 9%
‘NAMMO’ is a Korean Dark Fantasy themed Soulslike game. Betrayed and blinded, Nammo awakens 'The Eyes of Spirit' to see into the soul realm. Play through and master 'The Eyes of Spirit' to expose weaknesses, defeat bosses with precise parries, and absorb their souls to forge your own combat style.
Why similar: Boss Rush 27% ★, Souls-like 21.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Action RPG 8.3%, Difficult 7.7%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Souls-like 22.5%, Action RPG 15.4%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Side Scroller 9.3%
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 26.5%, Souls-like 23.6%, Difficult 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
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 28.7%, Souls-like 22.5%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Side Scroller 7.9%
"Rubinite" is a dark fantasy boss rush action game that utilizes the unique mechanic "Focus" to pinpoint enemies' weaknesses and execute thrust attacks. Follow Ruby, a princess who has escaped from the Scarlet Kingdom, embarking on a journey of revenge to reclaim her kingdom.
Why similar: Boss Rush 35.6% ★, Souls-like 21.9%, Action RPG 12%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Difficult 9%
Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Souls-like 20.8%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 9%
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 26.7%, Souls-like 23.2%, Action RPG 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, 2D Platformer 6.8%
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: Metroidvania 32.6%, Souls-like 31.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Difficult 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
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 32%, Souls-like 26.4%, Difficult 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 4.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
Uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets in this 2D action-adventure Metroidvania. Explore a haunting world of ruins and shadow, master fluid, brutal combat, and unlock powerful abilities to overcome deadly enemies. Forge your path and choose your destiny in an ancient land balanced on the brink of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Souls-like 18%, Action RPG 15.3%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%
An Action-RPG soulsvania where you explore a seamless and interconnected world through a zoomable map with no loading break. Engage in epic aerial battles, absorb essence to level up, and craft powerful spell combos by defeating brutal bosses and harnessing their Mystic Nature.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 22.6%, Action RPG 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Difficult 8.9%
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 28.9%, Souls-like 25.2%, Difficult 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 25.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Difficult 9.6%, Side Scroller 5.8%
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 30.8%, Souls-like 18.6%, Action RPG 11.5%, Side Scroller 11%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Souls-like 20.2%, Action RPG 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Difficult 8.8%
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 29.9%, Souls-like 25.4%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Side Scroller 5.5%
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 43.1%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Difficult 7.7%, Action RPG 4.8%
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 30.5%, Souls-like 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%
Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Souls-like 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Difficult 8.5%
Fulfill this tale, as darkness swarms the fantasy lands of Fauna. Venture epic kingdoms and treacherous dungeons in a 2D action platformer, with Metroidvania elements in a hand-crafted pixel art world filled with souls-like boss fights, dungeon platforming, and dynamic enemy combat design.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Souls-like 20.4%, Action RPG 15.1%, 2D Platformer 8%, Dark Fantasy 8%
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Difficult 9.6%, Side Scroller 8.9%
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 25.9%, Souls-like 22.9%, Action RPG 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
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 41%, Souls-like 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Action RPG 12.2%, 2D 4.3%
Choose between Seren and Umbra, two warriors who despise each other. Armed with a spear that can strike in any direction, explore a fractured world, uncover the truth behind your bond, and hunt down the one person you must destroy. Desperate for Separation~Forever Intertwined
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Souls-like 25.3%, Difficult 11.5%, Action RPG 7.7%, 2D Platformer 6.2%
Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 18.7%, Action RPG 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Difficult 9.4%
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide. Swap between DAWN and SHADE forms to unleash devastating abilities, wield Instruments as weapons, and rewrite reality itself in a world on the brink of annihilation by the SHADE Protocol.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 26.2%, Difficult 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Atmospheric 4.7%
What really is alchemy?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Souls-like 23.6%, Side Scroller 10.4%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 23.1%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Difficult 9.6%, Side Scroller 7.9%
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 29.3%, Souls-like 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 15%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Gedda Cake is a metroidvania about Dragons and Cakes. Play as 6 characters with unique skills and playstyles, swap between them on the fly, battle dangerous foes and explore the vast sugar-coated lands of Sugria. Help them reclaim their invaded world and get The Cake!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 24.6%, Difficult 10.2%, Side Scroller 7.9%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
WALTO is a boss-rush game set in the land of rabbits, built around a combat philosophy where evasion and attack happen as one, demanding extreme reflexes. Cut down the encroaching predators and bring this world to its end.
Why similar: Boss Rush 46.9% ★, Souls-like 23.1%, Difficult 9.2%, Side Scroller 6.9%, Dark Fantasy 5.3%
Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Action RPG 11.5%, Difficult 9%
"ARO: Tales in the Dome" is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure game. Play as Aro and explore an elemental world sealed beneath the dome. As the journey unfolds, uncover the hidden conspiracy and face the truth about the world, the dome, and yourself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Souls-like 23.6%, Side Scroller 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Difficult 9.6%
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 28.2%, Souls-like 25.4%, Action RPG 16.7%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
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 32.3%, Souls-like 27.7%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Side Scroller 6.6%
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 25.7%, Souls-like 23.2%, Action RPG 13%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
Samurai Yokai is a 2D souls-like metroidvania inspired by Sekiro and Japanese myth. Fight cursed samurai and yokai using deflections and lightning powers. Ascend on cloud platforms, reflect the bullets of foes, explore lush forests, frozen tundras, and uncover secrets deep within.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Souls-like 21.9%, Difficult 9%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Action RPG 7.8%
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.8%, Boss Rush 21.9% ★, Action RPG 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Difficult 10.1%
"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Action RPG 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
Blood of Yamin is a stylish metroidvania RPG where you can forge your own playstyle. Powered by the essence of a dead god, explore a gorgeous 2D world on the cusp of the industrial revolution, conquer powerful foes, and confront the unknown horrors lurking beneath the surface.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Souls-like 21.6%, Action RPG 15.3%, 2D Platformer 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
In a world with a strong ancient and wild atmosphere, you will experience many hardships, compose tragic epics in tense and exciting battles, integrate puzzle-solving elements, and face the dual challenges of strategy and operation!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Souls-like 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Action RPG 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Souls-like 20.6%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%
1 YEAR UPDATE IS OUT! A "souls-lite" inspired by early 2000s' Flash games. Defeat bosses & harvest trinkets. Feed it shards & get fed upgrades. For it is your Master. Rise and follow the path, Soul of the Great Hero.
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.2% ★, Souls-like 24.8%, Action RPG 12.3%, Difficult 10.3%, 2D 1.9%
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 26.3%, Metroidvania 24.5%, Action RPG 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
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 31.4%, Souls-like 27.1%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
"Children of the Birch" is a dark fantasy metroidvania inspired by the mythology of various Slavic peoples and combining a sophisticated platformer with a depressing narrative.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Souls-like 27%, Difficult 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Souls-like 23.9%, Action RPG 14.3%, Side Scroller 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
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 29.9%, Souls-like 26%, Action RPG 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 5%
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 32.6%, Souls-like 27.1%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
ABYSSAL BLADE is a pixel-art boss rush inspired by MMO raid mechanics. With only 1 HP, take up your blade and challenge the five stages of grief.
Why similar: Boss Rush 34.7% ★, Souls-like 21.2%, Action RPG 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Difficult 8.8%
Power (of) Metal is a 2D hack/slash platformer, journey of Maleqqi who want to fulfill his emptiness inside of him and he will find the Power (of) Metal
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Souls-like 23.7%, Action RPG 19.5%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
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 27.9%, Metroidvania 26.2%, Action RPG 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%
Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Souls-like 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Side Scroller 9.8%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Souls-like 24.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Action RPG 6.8%, Difficult 6.4%
Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Action RPG 17.3%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Exploration 6.9%
