60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Platformer, Metroidvania, Action, 2D.
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.
Timespinner 2: Unwoven Dream
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!
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
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 23.6%, Gothic 19.6% ★, Side Scroller 11%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, RPG 6.4%
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
Why similar: Gothic 21.1% ★, Metroidvania 20.6%, Vampires 17% ★, Side Scroller 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Dead by Death is a retro style platformer. The hero will explore dungeons where are full of traps and find out hidden secrets. To defeat monsters till you die or live for glory.
Why similar: Vampires 29.4% ★, Gothic 17.4% ★, Metroidvania 16.7%, Side Scroller 8.3%, RPG 6.9%
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Vampires 22% ★, Gothic 10.3% ★, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%
A Halloween themed 2D pixel art metroidvania. Play as the vampire Kazimir, and explore a spooky castle to gain abilities, fight against enemies and bosses, and discover lore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Gothic 18.1% ★, Vampires 11.7% ★, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Multiple Endings 6.8%
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 22.4%, Gothic 19.7% ★, Vampires 15.6% ★, Side Scroller 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.6%
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: Metroidvania 23.3%, Gothic 22.4% ★, Vampires 17% ★, Side Scroller 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 7%
Darkest Abyss is a platform/action game inspired by the Classic-Vania genre.
Why similar: Gothic 28.5% ★, Vampires 13.7% ★, Metroidvania 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Gothic 20.2% ★, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
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: Metroidvania 23.7%, Gothic 23% ★, Lovecraftian 12%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Combat 6.2%
A dark Metroidvania where failure is eternal… and redemption is earned in blood. DEMO available now!!!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Gothic 19.6% ★, Lore-Rich 12.6%, Lovecraftian 10.5%, Side Scroller 10.4%
A Metroidvania inspired by the mechanics and style of classic games in the genre. Help Mirabel find different ways to explore a haunted mansion and hunt terrifying witches while gaining new weapons and discovering more about the macabre experiments carried out by demonic beings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Side Scroller 11.6%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
Travel across Azmra and slay barons using the God Edge; A sword capable of transferring power from the slain to the slayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Side Scroller 16.3%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, RPG 9.8%
Valiant Saga is a brutal 2D action-platformer with RPG elements. Wield a massive axe and explore cursed kingdoms, from snowy hills to blood soaked catacombs. Face hordes of abysmal creatures with pixel art visuals and a powerful metal soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Vampires 19.4% ★, Gothic 16.2% ★, Side Scroller 10.4%, 2D Platformer 8%
Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Gothic 22.9% ★, Vampires 20.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Vampires 24.2% ★, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, RPG 6.4%
Maverick is an action-packed metroidvania with tight and deliberate controls. Run, jump, and shoot your way through a post-modern Earth under siege by alien-androids. Conquer dynamic enemies and bosses as you evolve your xeno-armor with enhancements and unlock unique abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Lore-Rich 15%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
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 27.5%, Gothic 18% ★, Lore-Rich 14%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Sci-fi 6.3%
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: Metroidvania 28.1%, Gothic 25.8% ★, Side Scroller 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Side Scroller 17.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Explore EON Association in the wake of an apocalyptic disaster. Maneuver the artificial life EON-3033 to battle paranormal entities. Experience an exciting 2D combat in a world where elemental forces exist. Peel back the threads of ambiguous narrative and discover the secrets of time and fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Lovecraftian 10.4%, Sci-fi 6%
Nakawak is a handheld style Metroidvania. Explore! Power Up! Escape! This is a retro game displaced in time. Now features expanded content!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Lovecraftian 17.3%, Side Scroller 13.9%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Hunt down Vampire Lords, Werewolves, A Mad Scientist, well trained soldiers, and monsters! 2 Playable characters, Defeat bosses, collect weapons, Magic Bullets, and Telekinetic abilities. This Metroidvania features tight retro Gameplay and Pre-rendered graphics inspired by the best games of the '90s
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Gothic 21.6% ★, Vampires 20.1% ★, Side Scroller 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7%
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.1%, Gothic 15.2% ★, Side Scroller 10.3%, RPG 7.6%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
For Mercuri, a girl who fell into a fallen kingdom, everything is overwhelming. She digs deeper into the depths of the kingdom with the help of Golem Hando. Take down the enemies in front of you with TAG-ACTION that alternates between two characters and continue your exploration!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Lore-Rich 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Combat 5.7%, 2D Platformer 5.3%
Vegawon's Legacy is a Metroidvania Action RPG set in a rich 2D pixel art world. With fluid combat mechanics, deep character development and a huge world to explore, players will witness the dramatic story of a king who loses his wife and child.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Side Scroller 12.4%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Gothic 22.5% ★, Side Scroller 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Lore-Rich 9.4%
Etherland Saga is a 2D action RPG with Metroidvania charm in a fantasy pixel art world. Switch between 3 unique heroes on the fly, upgrade their skills, unite divided clans, tame the power of crystals, and uncover the truth behind a cataclysm the world has spent two thousand years trying to forget.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, RPG 7.4%
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 31.2% ★, Metroidvania 30%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Retro 6%
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Lore-Rich 19.2%, Lovecraftian 16.1%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Combat 7.9%
The Deadlands, is a haunting journey of vengeance. Conquer undead horrors, face formidable bosses, and harness their souls to save your son from an evil necromancer. Pixel art meets gothic aesthetic in this intense, captivating platformer/2D side scroller.
Why similar: Gothic 35.3% ★, Vampires 14% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
VonGarland Castle : Sacrilege of the Night a love letter to action platformer classics like Castlevania, Super Metroid and Mega Man X.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Gothic 22.1% ★, Vampires 21.7% ★, Side Scroller 10.2%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
Xoul is a uniquely styled 2D ARPG. You can use the game's distinctive "Custom Combo" feature to create your own chain attacks, defeat various enemies, experience diverse stories, unravel the mysteries of this world—and then make your choice.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Gothic 14.3% ★, Lore-Rich 14.3%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, RPG 9%
Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.
Why similar: Vampires 32.3% ★, Metroidvania 25.8%, Gothic 9.8% ★, Side Scroller 8.2%, RPG 6.7%
A completely non linear adventure, with screen filling bosses, which could have been named Metroidvania if it wasn't for legal issues.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Gothic 22.1% ★, Vampires 18.8% ★, Side Scroller 13.4%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Side Scroller 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Retro 8.6%
Eternal Soul is a gothic Metroidvania where you steal the souls of your enemies. Explore the castle, find powerful items & abilities, fight against demonic creatures, and learn the truth of your power.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Gothic 22.4% ★, 2D Platformer 10%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Lore-Rich 16%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Combat 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
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 41.6%, Gothic 10.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.
Why similar: Vampires 45% ★, Metroidvania 27.1%, Gothic 12.3% ★, Side Scroller 6.7%, Dark Fantasy 2.9%
Blood Gauntlet is a fast-paced, pixel art action platformer where you’re constantly bleeding out. The only way to survive is to keep moving and destroy everything in your path!
Why similar: Gothic 27.1% ★, Vampires 21.4% ★, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Metroidvania 9.3%
A game about saving a dying planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Side Scroller 13.8%, RPG 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
Dive into the strange town of Rainybrook, taken over by the “Vile” in this 2.5D metroidvania! Fight your way through treacherous terrains and defeat formidable bosses to absorb their powers! Will you save the town and find your missing friend Ella — or will you give in to the monster you've become?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Gothic 23.2% ★, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Side Scroller 11.4%, 2D Platformer 8%
Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Side Scroller 12%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
The game Garden of Butterflies follows Rafaela on a journey of personal growth as she helps nature and her friends. Shrinking down and exploring her garden from a tiny perspective, she embarks on a unique visual and narrative experience, showing that everyone has the potential for great change.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
Devoul- Curse of the Soulless is a metroidvania style game set in a dark and corrupted world. Follow the adventures of Gebriel, a demon hunter, and Lani his ghost sidekick, while they explore the cursed castle Cambriala seeking the infamous vampire lord Raizer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Gothic 23.6% ★, Vampires 20.4% ★, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Retro 8.3%
Explore a bite-sized action-adventure RPG brimming with classic charm. Battle familiar foes, uncover hidden secrets, and meet a cast of sketchy characters. Uncover new paths, hoard powerful gear and items, and forge your own legend of Chalkvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Combat 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Embark on an epic adventure full of perils and secrets. Explore distinct forsaken lands of Devetlam and fight your way by jumping on your enemies or showering them with a plethora of magic spells. An open-world platforming action inspired by the classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Lore-Rich 17.9%, Side Scroller 14.1%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Sci-fi 8.1%
Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Fantasy 4.2%
EIZHA;BETH is a fast-paced 2D action platformer set in a broken world where humanity failed but its protocols endured. Master fluid movement, brutal combat, and deep weapon systems while exploring a hostile, ever-changing world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Side Scroller 12.4%, 2D Platformer 9%, Sci-fi 8.5%
Jetboy is a retro supercharged jetpacking pixel shooter with a pumping metal soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Sci-fi 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, Retro 16%, Side Scroller 2.1%
For centuries, an ancient family has ruled the lands of the morbid and decadent province of Rubro Rose, but with the sudden illness of the lord of Vorkrom Castle, everything falls upon the young princess of pale skin...
Why similar: Gothic 25.7% ★, Vampires 24.4% ★, Lore-Rich 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Multiple Endings 6.3%
Shadowed Journey is a Metroidvania-like game, where the player plays a sword-cultivating disciple of a fairy sect, who secretly goes down the mountain to return home. However, in this Dharma-ending age, what awaits you is a journey to hell, and all you can rely on is your flying sword and your heart
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Lore-Rich 20.3%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Multiple Endings 7%
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 39.3%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Follow the story of Xandria, the iron alchemist. Seeking revenge, she accepts the dangerous mission to put an end to the evil that resides in Dracula's castle and torments the people of Transylvania. Fight with an iron whip in this retro-style & Classic-Vania adventure.
Why similar: Gothic 30.6% ★, Vampires 19.3% ★, Side Scroller 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
