
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!
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Metroidvania, Adventure, Souls-like.

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!
Prelude To Freedom is a Metroidvania-style 2D top-down action game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Souls-like 21.2%, 2D Fighter 21.1%, Action RPG 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.5%, Metroidvania 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Action RPG 6.6%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Souls-like 30.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Action-Adventure 5.9%, Exploration 5.8%
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 42.1%, Metroidvania 25.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Action RPG 4.8%
Step into a dark and decaying world with Zenith, an Action RPG that blends intense combat, deep exploration, and an immersive atmosphere. Explore ruined cathedrals and gothic landscapes filled with secrets, facing relentless enemies that will challenge your skill and strategy.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 26.9%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Action RPG 7%
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 28.1%, Metroidvania 23.6%, Action RPG 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
Miracle Corp. is a metagame and a Metroidvania game. In the story, you will play a mysterious retro game developed by Miracle Corp., guided by an AI tour guide. Uncover the hidden truths behind the game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Souls-like 27.4%, 2D Fighter 14.4%, Action RPG 10.9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
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 24.6%, Souls-like 24.4%, Action RPG 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Puzzle 6.4%
No maps. No markers. Only dialogue, instinct, and a ruthless world. Sunrise of the Time: End of Blue is a dark 2D action-adventure built on rare but meaningful encounters. Survive Gilens’ first Hunt. This is not a power fantasy... it’s fate.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 22.3%, Metroidvania 18.1%, Souls-like 17.8%, Action RPG 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
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 35.5%, Metroidvania 32.6%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Action 3.4%
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 26%, Metroidvania 23%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Action RPG 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Mysterious is a dark mythical metroidvania, where you travel between physical and astral worlds in order to explore the source of dark matter.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Souls-like 23.6%, Mythology 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Action-Adventure 5.2%
"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 30.2%, Souls-like 28.6%, Mythology 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%
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: 2D Fighter 23.5%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Souls-like 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Dark 5.9%
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 37.6%, Souls-like 20.5%, Action RPG 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
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 30.8%, Souls-like 28.6%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
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 27.3%, Souls-like 26.7%, Action RPG 10%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Exploration 5.4%
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 28.2%, Metroidvania 23.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Action RPG 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
In this game, you'll take on the role of a Taoist priest who traverses through the mysterious world of the afterlife in order to find his missing wife. They explore seven distinct realms, combat with various monsters, collect items, unlock new spells, unveil the truth behind the entire event.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Mythology 15.3%, 2D Fighter 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Action RPG 8.5%
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 37.4%, Action RPG 12%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Exploration 6.8%
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: Souls-like 30.8%, Metroidvania 30%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Adventure 4.2%
The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Metroidvania 23%, Action RPG 12.9%, Action-Adventure 9%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Souls-like 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Action RPG 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Hammer Of Pain. Dive into a pixel-art, medieval adventure with Silver, the master blacksmith, and his huntress daughter, Nora. Their riveting tale of courage and heritage awaits you. Unfold their story, savor the detail, and get hooked on their world!
Why similar: Souls-like 18.3%, Metroidvania 16.1%, 2D Fighter 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
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 37.1%, Metroidvania 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Adventure 5.4%
Uros is a 2.5D metroidvania-style action platformer. Enter the nightmares, upgrade your skills, fight against creepy creatures and face the evil god of nightmares in your mission to restore stability to the dream world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 26.9%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Mythology 14.5%, Exploration 4.3%
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 25.9%, Souls-like 25.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 5.6%
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: Souls-like 20.8%, Metroidvania 20.7%, 2D Fighter 19.7%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
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 37.2%, Souls-like 33.5%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Action 4.2%
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 30.8%, Souls-like 29.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, 2D 4.1%
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 28.5%, Souls-like 27.8%, Action RPG 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Adventure 4.4%
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 35.1%, Souls-like 31.8%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Puzzle 4.4%
"Ends" is a classic 2D horizontal board action game. In the game, you will play a dead soldier. In the chaotic order, you will pick up the broken weapons again, explore the broken world, challenge the changing creatures, and find your final destination.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.3%, Metroidvania 22.5%, Dark 11%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Adventure 8.2%
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 39.5%, Souls-like 28.7%, Exploration 6.7%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, Dark 4.8%
HALLOW BLADE is a dark fantasy action adventure set in a vast interconnected subterranean kingdom where you form an unbreakable bond with an ancient possessed sword hungry for souls and vengeance.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.3%, Metroidvania 29%, Dark Fantasy 19.2%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 4.2%
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: Souls-like 28.6%, Metroidvania 27.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Action RPG 9%, Exploration 5.4%
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 50.2%, Metroidvania 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Action RPG 3.6%, 2D 3%
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 26.8%, Souls-like 26.3%, Action RPG 14.1%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%
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 31.9%, Souls-like 28%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Action RPG 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Noad: The Priest is a 2D action adventure game. It tells the story of a priest who begins an expedition where an unknown black substance 'Adven' flows out of the gate and cannot return beyond it. Face the truth with newcomers beyond the gate!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 25.3%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Adventure 7.1%, Action 6.8%
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 30.3%, Souls-like 22%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Metroidvania 28.1%, Action RPG 12.7%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
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 32%, Souls-like 31.5%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Exploration 5%
Death is not the end! Slash, dash, parkour and manipulate time in this 2d action plaformer.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.1%, Metroidvania 26.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Dark 8.1%
A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!
Why similar: Souls-like 27.1%, Metroidvania 25.4%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Action RPG 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
EmBARK on an all-new adventure with Patch, a one-eyed Shiba Inu dog in search of a new family. Travel with Patch and his new friend, Pumpkin, on this exciting 2D Metroidvania to battle dangerous bosses, explore the Hollowed Lands, and gain fun new abilities!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, 2D Fighter 23.2%, Action RPG 11%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%
Possessed by a living crystal, fight for revenge in a top-down Soulslike action RPG. Master precise combat and elemental magic, explore a shattered world, solve deadly puzzles, and defeat brutal bosses to expose the Crystallen’s sins.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.7%, Metroidvania 29.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Action RPG 13.7%, Action 2.9%
Rot is a 2.5D tag-team action adventure that combines exploration and fighting game mechanics. Explore a dying, dark fantasy world warped by powerful personas known as beacons. Fight, survive, save your home, and watch as the world around is changed as the powers of the beacons strengthen or weaken.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, 2D Fighter 23.1%, Souls-like 21.2%, Action RPG 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
A 2.5D action game with a rich skill and equipment system that provides players with diverse combat experiences. It is based on Chinese mythology and features a fascinating storyline that is imbued with fantastical elements of a fantasy tale set in the Republican era.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.9%, Souls-like 23.4%, Action RPG 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
Allara is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania soulslike set in pre-colonial East Siberia. Play as a shamaness defending her homeland, exploring mythic realms of the sacred world tree, battling brutal bosses, uncovering relics, and mastering a strategic single-skill combat system.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.1%, Metroidvania 26%, Mythology 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
Under the tyranny of the four-throated, magic collapsed and darkness fell. Irang embarks on a journey to find her missing family and uncover her birth's secret. In a Metroidvania-style adventure, she explores a decayed world, enhances envoy powers, and aims to restore the lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Action RPG 13.5%, Souls-like 12.7%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
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 43.7%, Souls-like 23.4%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Action RPG 9.5%, 2D 4.3%
Hemlon the Grey is a 2D Souls-like game focused on deflection-based action, where life and death are decided at the edge of the blade. Follow the story of Hemlon, half-demon warrior, slay disrupters and uncover the secrets behind The Broken Wings and the Republic of Reinz.
Why similar: Souls-like 38.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Action RPG 11.7%, Action-Adventure 7%, Adventure 5.8%
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 25.5%, Souls-like 24.2%, Action RPG 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
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 33.1%, Souls-like 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%
Craft your ultimate sword by scavenging parts in a post-apocalyptic world. Navigate an expansive open world, relying on the might of your customized blade to overcome dangerous species infected by mysterious technology.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, 2D Fighter 24.8%, Metroidvania 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
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 35.8%, Souls-like 31.5%, Action RPG 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
Awaken to a realm where dreams and reality blur beyond recognition. As the Awakened One, you must traverse a haunting world of nightmares and fragmented memories, where nothing is certain and every shadow hides unspeakable truths. Traverse the Dream revealing the nature of existence itself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 27.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Dark 4.8%
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: Souls-like 27.1%, Metroidvania 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Action RPG 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
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 34.2%, Souls-like 32.2%, Action RPG 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Adventure 5.1%