- #1 Frank and Stein
97% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Emberstaff Studio
Windows · Linux
Trapped in one stitched body, Frank & Stein must swap heads to survive this gloomy Metroidvania. Wield light and psychic powers to explore a castle shrouded in darkness, solve puzzles and reveal the unseen. Discover abilities and secrets, but beware of threats lurking in these twisted corridors...
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Gothic 25.7% ★, Survival Horror 11.8%, Dark 9.5%, Puzzle Platformer 7.6%
- #2 Blackhill Keep: Heir of the Night
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: aureamorum
Windows
Explore the cursed Blackhill Keep in this survival horror immersive sim. Solve environmental puzzles, fight or flee dangerous creatures, manage dwindling resources, and survive in this labyrinth of gothic horror.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Gothic 24.2% ★, Survival Horror 18.2%, Zombies 7.7%, Dark 5.8%
- #3 VonGarland Castle : Beyond Blood
94% matchMixed61% of 46 reviews2026
Dev: Ash JacksonPub: Monster Robot Studios
Windows · Mac
prepare yourself for side scrolling survival horror action. Ransom VonGarland must journey to Mayhem Island and the ruins of VonGarland Castle to find her brother and uncover the truth of what Plasmadine corporation is doing on the island
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Survival Horror 15.5%, Inventory Management 12.5%, Lovecraftian 11.3%, Side Scroller 8%
- #4 Sur 2D Horror
95% matchMixed69% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: Kaizaki
Windows
Sur is a survival horror game inspired by survival horror classics. Help Vanessa guide her wheelchair to explore the Uroko hospital and escape from creatures that chase her in her biggest nightmare. Whether hiding or shooting firearms. Survive!
Why similar: Gothic 26.8% ★, Survival Horror 22.1%, Dark 12.1%, Stealth 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #5 Pixel Game Maker Series MEDIUM-NAUT
94% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
There is no right answer to choose. Will you be able to solve the mystery of the crashed pioneer ship?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Survival Horror 22.5%, Dark 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #6 Heavy in the Hand
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: randyheart
Windows
Cock the hammer, pull the trigger, count to six. Release the cylinder, eject the shells, count to six again. You hold death in your hand, and death is heavy. Descend to the abyss, shoot the horrors you can comprehend, and survive the horrors you cannot.
Why similar: Gothic 24.9% ★, Survival Horror 12.2%, Lovecraftian 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Dark 9.1%
- #7 Auridia
92% matchVery Positive97% of 206 reviews2025
Dev: Reed Molbak
Windows · Mac
Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Lovecraftian 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Investigation 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #8 Vampiric Crown
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BLEGIONS
Windows
Vampiric Crown is a side-scrolling action RPG set in a strange gothic world. A young vampire girl decides to rebel against her race, upon discovering that her sister will be the victim of a macabre plan to unearth the prince of darkness ...
Why similar: Gothic 35.5% ★, Metroidvania 28.3%, Dark 11.3%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Action-Adventure 5.7%
- #9 Project: Fractunum
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Avalorix Interactive
Windows
Project: Fractunum is a dark fantasy pixel-art Metroidvania with soulslike combat. Explore a fractured world as a warrior trapped between life and death, face grotesque creatures and ancient rulers, and reclaim the memories that reveal your true identity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Gothic 18.4% ★, Inventory Management 12.5%, Dark 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #10 Sparkborn
90% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: CUBE STUDIO
Windows
An atmospheric 2D metroidvania set in a world changed by a mysterious cataclysm, where many living creatures have vanished and toys have gained consciousness. Explore interconnected locations, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, and uncover the mystery behind this new form of life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Adventure 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #11 Figureless
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arkenic Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Return to a hometown that no longer exists. Survive twisted remnants of its people and uncover the truth behind the Figureless before time runs out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Survival Horror 21.5%, Zombies 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #12 Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark
88% matchMixed66% of 610 reviews2025
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take control of the demon sisters Kirika and Masha as they attempt to revive their Demon Lord Maxim and rebuild their castle in this 2D action Metroidvania adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Gothic 30.2% ★, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Adventure 6.4%, Action 5.7%
- #13 Vlad Voievod Dracula. Episode 1 Manhunt
89% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: Tiberius
Windows · Mac · Linux
If you enjoyed NES games like Castlevania, Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, Jorney to Silius you have to try this game! Play as Vlad Tepes Dracula and fight your way to the Wallachian border to take your rightful throne in a new medieval Classicvania game with gorgeous art, and 10 playable characters!
Why similar: Gothic 29.7% ★, Metroidvania 26.6%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Dark 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #14 The Legend of Chalkvania
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crocodilligator Games
Windows
The Legend of Chalkvania is a compact, open-world side-scrolling action RPG set in a storybook kingdom. Wander freely, hunt monsters, fish quiet waters, uncover hidden paths, meet peculiar locals or sit by the fire. Hoard gear, recover the shattered Sword of Grayscale and decide the world's fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Gothic 25.4% ★, Side Scroller 13.2%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #15 Vlad Voievod Dracula: Dungeons of Edirne
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Tiberius
Windows · Linux
A Classicvania action-horror game where you play as Vlad Tepes Dracula, the medieval Voievod (Warlord) of Wallachia. Fight your way through the Dungeons of Edirne Castele to recruit a great warrior sentenced to death at the hands of a man eating Inquisitor.
Why similar: Gothic 30.1% ★, Metroidvania 28.7%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Dark 6.7%
- #16 The Lurking Fear
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MizizizizPub: Deep Root Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
A minimalistic survival horror game where you fight or run from monsters using stealth to hunt you.
Why similar: Gothic 28.9% ★, Survival Horror 16.7%, Lovecraftian 14%, Stealth 13.2%, Dark 9%
- #17 Grim Heart: Bleak Laments
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Unable
Windows
You are Hemwick, ex-witch hunter, chasing an ancient artifact: the Grim Heart. Ready your arsenal and survive brutal encounters in a handcrafted 2D pixel-art world. Your expertise is your greatest weapon and, ultimately, the difference between life and death.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Dark 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #18 迷途梦境 Lost Dream Chronicle
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AURION GAMES
Windows
"Lost Dream Chronicle" is a 3D action RPG that merges campus life simulation with 3D diorama-style Metroidvania, rooted in dream psychology. Nan, a young rookie chemistry teacher, finds herself trapped in a dangerous dream world. Fight through the dream, uncover secrets, and save the world!
Why similar: Gothic 31.1% ★, Metroidvania 30.3%, Survival Horror 18.1%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Dark 8%
- #19 Amnesia: Rebirth
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 9,356 reviews2020
Dev: Frictional Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.
Why similar: Gothic 20.2% ★, Lovecraftian 17.7%, Survival Horror 13.4%, Stealth 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.7%
- #20 Stealer
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Frizerice
Windows
Platformer with elements of metroidvania. Begin your adventure as a thief who is immersed in darkness. Use your lantern to explore eerie locations, search for clues, and interact with surrounding objects to uncover secrets and achieve your goals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Gothic 21.5% ★, Inventory Management 11.2%, Puzzle Platformer 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #21 Falk
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Miat
Windows · Mac
A dark 2D CRPG where your character build, skill checks, relationships, and quest decisions determine how you survive and which ending you earn.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Dark 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Side Scroller 8.8%
- #22 Pneumata
82% matchMixed48% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: Deadbolt InteractivePub: Perp Games
Windows
Prepare to question what is reality, and what is insanity in one of the scariest psychological horrors in years. The tenants are going missing, screams echo and blood seeps through the walls of Clover Hill.
Why similar: Survival Horror 21.6%, Lovecraftian 15.9%, Inventory Management 13.2%, Detective 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #23 Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
81% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Unravel the dark history of the Bloodstained universe and explore a hauntingly immersive 16th-century England steeped in a 2.5D gothic atmosphere, enthralling players in strategic battles, crafting, and exploration across a sprawling, cursed land.
Why similar: Gothic 36.6% ★, Metroidvania 31.9%, Side Scroller 12%, Dark 6.1%, Action-Adventure 4.8%
- #24 SENARA: The Sacrament
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: Influsion Inc.
Windows
A claustrophobic ocean liner, relentless cultists, and horrific monstrosities. Inspired by classic survival horror like Resident Evil, gather clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth. Where fanaticism and salvation collide, you must make choices beyond mere survival.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Survival Horror 20.2%, Lovecraftian 14.2%, Dark 11.8%, Inventory Management 8.7%
- #25 Death Projection
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: White Wing Studio
Windows
Explore every corner of the realms of death in this Metroidvania! Face enemies, platforming challenges, and gain more power as you try to bring balance to this world, as a reaper!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Gothic 12.6% ★, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Side Scroller 8.9%
- #26 Revamped
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ESC Interactive
Windows
A completely non linear adventure, with screen filling bosses, which could have been named Metroidvania if it wasn't for legal issues.
Why similar: Gothic 25.7% ★, Metroidvania 25.2%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Zombies 7%
- #27 Well Dweller
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,655 reviews2026
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Gothic 19.5% ★, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Side Scroller 9%, Dark 8.2%
- #28 The Tower on the Borderland
78% matchVery Positive86% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: DascuMaru
Windows
A horror game inspired by Super Metroid and The House on the Borderland. Explore, survive and escape from a mysterious tower, inhabited by ghouls and monsters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Survival Horror 19.1%, Lovecraftian 17.2%, Gothic 8.8% ★, Zombies 8.8%
- #29 Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
77% matchMostly Negative29% of 470 reviews2026
Dev: Bit Bot MediaPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Gothic 26.1% ★, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Adventure 7.1%
- #30 Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Vertex ZeroPub: Red Dunes Games
Windows
Silent Planet is an exploration-focused, gothic sci-fi metroidvania rooted in Cosmic Horror. Explore the claustrophobic corridors of a massive underground complex filled with the remnants of technological and biological horrors created by a dead civilization.
Why similar: Gothic 31.2% ★, Metroidvania 30.6%, Side Scroller 10%, Lovecraftian 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #31 The Bounty Huntress
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: IC Games
Windows
In this a Metroidvania style game made in crispy pixel art, Join Rhea , a bounty huntress with a task to save some people who have been kidnapped and taken to an old abandoned castle where there are many dangers, she needs your help to rescue these people and to bring peace to the city of Vaunard
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Adventure 7%
- #32 My Father's House
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BadTaste Studio
Windows
My Father's House is a first-person indie survival horror game. The father’s old mansion becomes a maze of nightmares when the secrets of the past are released. Survive, save resources, solve puzzles and stay in the shadows. Ingenuity and tactics are your only way to escape.
Why similar: Survival Horror 24%, Inventory Management 17.5%, Lovecraftian 15.7%, Stealth 10.9%, Zombies 10.1%
- #33 Slumbering Feline
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: The Flavare
Windows · Linux
Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Atmospheric 5.7%
- #34 Timespinner 2: Unwoven Dream
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lunar Ray Games
Windows · Linux
Travel to the Tower in the Sea to avert the apocalypse, in this exploration action-platformer. Join Auria, a retired war hero, as she adventures through a beautiful and dangerous world to save her family and the fabric of reality itself!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Gothic 29.9% ★, Side Scroller 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Exploration 5.2%
- #35 The Golden Eyed Ghosts
75% 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: Gothic 28.7% ★, Metroidvania 26.4%, Lovecraftian 15.2%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #36 Peregrino
73% matchMixed69% of 199 reviews2026
Dev: Inverge Studios
Windows
Peregrino is a dark isometric survival adventure where you explore a cursed forest by day and manage your caravan by night. Gather resources, hunt deadly creatures, upgrade your caravan, care for your companions, and lead them through the vast wilderness in search of New Eden.
Why similar: Gothic 28.8% ★, Survival Horror 22.1%, Inventory Management 19.3%, Lovecraftian 13.3%, Atmospheric 5.7%
- #37 Tiny Adventure Game
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: teunu
Windows
Join Tiny as he starts his first adventure. Unlock abilities, explore ancient civilisations, and descent into dark caverns or climb the mountain peaks. Tumble, run and hide from dangerous foes, or befriend and fight alongside Tiny's greatest idols.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Stealth 12.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10.6%, Atmospheric 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #38 Old Ninja : UnderWorld
74% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Waterfall Studio
Windows
Old Ninja: Underworld is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania action game where an aging ninja explores a chaotic underground world. Battle through a bizarre mix of enemies with no apparent connection, strengthen your ninja, and challenge the boss lurking deep below.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Adventure 6.9%
- #39 Vyanka's Memories
73% matchPositive100% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: O Rei LuizPub: A Tenda com Games
Windows
Vyanka's Memories is a platform-style game with metroidvania elements. Vyanka is a monster hunter who was called to her home village to protect it from a vampire. In the confrontation, she loses all her memories and powers and must remember them by defeating monsters in different biomes.
Why similar: Gothic 32.4% ★, Metroidvania 31.2%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #40 Dead of Darkness
73% matchVery Positive87% of 225 reviews2025
Dev: Retrofiction Games
Windows
Dead of Darkness is a 2D survival-horror action-adventure. Investigate a mysterious island and unravel its disturbing secret. You’ll have to face grotesque creatures, hurdle deadly traps, solve puzzles, and most importantly, survive.
Why similar: Survival Horror 23.6%, Lovecraftian 17.3%, Inventory Management 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Dark 9.1%
- #41 Hear Tell of Hauntings
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Two Stamp StudiosPub: Two Stamp, LLC
Windows
Deep in the mountains of wild west-era Montana, former outlaw Adelaide Clancy ventures to the desolate remains of the Wraith estate in this third-person survival horror game.
Why similar: Gothic 28.5% ★, Metroidvania 26.7%, Survival Horror 19.5%, Inventory Management 15.1%, Stealth 7.6%
- #42 Pinion
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bizbee Studio
Windows
Answer an SOS from a remote island and enter a manor consumed by a spreading nightmare. Fight transformed inhabitants, search for survivors, and uncover the truth in this first-person survival horror mystery.
Why similar: Gothic 25.1% ★, Survival Horror 22.6%, Zombies 11.7%, Dark 10.9%, Stealth 9.7%
- #43 The Spectral Web: Hitodama
71% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Aevin Abstract
Windows · Linux
Explore a Labyrinth full of magic, monsters, and mystery in this dungeon crawler inspired by retro classics. Wield unique spells to battle enemies, break blocks, and uncover hundreds of secrets hidden within the Labyrinth's walls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Gothic 21.4% ★, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, 2D 5.7%
- #44 Elmer
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miòpe Games
Windows
“ Elmer is a Metroidvania-style adventure game. ” AltroQuando is a place for those with a forgotten past, an illusionary present, and a future held only as a promise. Your presence here is the proof that you are seeking your own original sin, your own mask.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.9%, Action-Adventure 15%, Dark 9.2%, Exploration 7.3%, Adventure 6.9%
- #45 Elderand
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 823 reviews2023
Dev: MantraPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.
Why similar: Gothic 30.4% ★, Metroidvania 27.7%, Lovecraftian 14%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
- #46 Restless Lands
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Crackin'
Windows
A Norse mythology Metroidvania where an orphan sets out on a journey through interconnected realms. Master tactical combat, discover ancient powers, and unveil the secrets of a dying world in this hand-crafted pixel art adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Puzzle Platformer 8.5%
- #47 Void Martyrs
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Mac n Cheese Games
Windows
A grimdark survival horror about a nun in space. Scavenge amongst the drifting space-Basilica, balance your faith with survival, and craft the tools of your salvation.
Why similar: Gothic 27.3% ★, Survival Horror 21.9%, Lovecraftian 14.7%, Dark 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #48 Go Alone
69% 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 47%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Dark 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Adventure 6.7%
- #49 NECROTOPIA
71% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: day-to-day management
Windows
NECROTOPIA is an exploratory action game, in which a monster, who woke up on a stormy night by lightning, picks up junks as weapons and searches for who he/she is. Use various types of weapons to defeat enemies and explore the fascinating world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, Gothic 29.4% ★, Dark 8.6%, 2D 5.3%, Action 4.6%
- #50 Citadale - The Accursed Seal
70% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: ERMediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
The dark lord Rhogul is about to be resurrected and the only man capable of stopping him is dying. Explore a vast open world in this action game with metroidvania elements and join Arion Dorleac in his final days for one last time...
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Gothic 23% ★, Side Scroller 11.6%, Dark 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #51 Rescue Hornet
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blackmoth Entertainment
Windows
Take command of the galaxy's newest search and rescue ship, the Rescue Hornet, and venture into this metroidvania set on a hostile alien world. Use all your tools including your powerful claw arm to defend yourself from dangerous creatures, solve puzzles and search for survivors of an alien attack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.8%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Exploration 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 2D 5.6%
- #52 Penknife
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Goblin Workshop
Windows
The closer to death you are the stronger you become, Penknife is a Survival Horror where a British chav accidentally unleashes an eldritch invasion. Fight to survive with limited resources within an open, interconnected world, infested with horrifying monsters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Survival Horror 21.9%, Lovecraftian 16.4%, Dark 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #53 Lurking Among Shadows
68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: sbuy
Windows
A co-op survival-horror about looting houses for money to help you live to the next day.
Why similar: Survival Horror 15.8%, Investigation 15.8%, Dark 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Stealth 10.1%
- #54 Vlad Voievod Dracula: Dungeons of Egrigoz
67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Tiberius
Windows · Linux
The story of the legendary Vlad Dracula starts in a dark dungeon under the castle of Egrigoz, surrounded by horror, death and medieval torture. A retro Classicvania where you get to be Dracula, the medieval ruler of Wallachia, and see his side of the story!
Why similar: Gothic 31.7% ★, Metroidvania 30.8%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Puzzle Platformer 6%
- #55 Escape from CALYPSO
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anton Palukhin Studio
Windows
Immerse yourself in a dark, scary and exciting adventure of exploring an abandoned spaceship. Solve puzzles, look for keys, hide, don't get caught by the strange creatures that roam here. Escape from this ship before it's too late. - Sci-fi - Survival Horror - Metroidvania
Why similar: Survival Horror 24.1%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Dark 13.5%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #56 Fear the Timeloop - Prologue
66% matchVery Positive85% of 295 reviews2025
Dev: TacoEatersPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Sheriff James Cooper is slowly bleeding to death in an unfamiliar hospital. But the moment his life ends, everything starts over. He has fifteen minutes to break this endless cycle, uncover the truth, and find a way out before it's too late.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Survival Horror 25.1%, Dark 11.1%, Zombies 7.5%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #57 The House on Grisewood
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David GamblePub: Face Won Games
Windows
A top-down survival horror shooter set in a haunted manor. Explore room by room with a failing flashlight, scavenge ammunition and batteries, and fight or evade what stalks the dark. Reach the ballroom and end what laughs there, or hold out in an endless Zombie Survival mode.
Why similar: Gothic 24.1% ★, Survival Horror 21.7%, Zombies 10.7%, Dark 10.2%, Investigation 10%
- #58 DATE WITH the NIGHT
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue and Red Games
Windows
In 1948, P.I. Ben O'Hara is investigating an apartment building where all the tenants have suddenly disappeared. Explore metroidvania-style, gather evidence, and fight terrible creatures in the dark. Will you survive the night in the sequel to the award-nominated cult hit GHOST at DAWN?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Survival Horror 19.4%, Inventory Management 17.2%, Detective 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #59 Astronite - Landing on Neplea
67% matchVery Positive85% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Adventure 5.9%