60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Metroidvania, Platformer, 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!
Castlevania Advance Collection
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!
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 24.9%, Gothic 20% ★, Side Scroller 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, RPG 6.8%
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 35.9%, Vampires 22.7% ★, Gothic 10.4% ★, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Retro 6.1%
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: Gothic 19.9% ★, Metroidvania 19.5%, Vampires 18.7% ★, Side Scroller 9.8%, RPG 8.2%
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 21.4% ★, Metroidvania 21.3%, Vampires 18.8% ★, Side Scroller 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
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 21.6%, Gothic 18.6% ★, Vampires 16.1% ★, Side Scroller 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.3%
Explore a castle filled with monsters and strange experiments in this steampunk action RPG metroidvania. Combine vampiric and mechanical powers, face challenging bosses, and create unique builds through randomized upgrade choices.
Why similar: Vampires 19.9% ★, Metroidvania 19.2%, Gothic 18.6% ★, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Side Scroller 9.2%
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 31%, Gothic 17.8% ★, Vampires 12.6% ★, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Multiple Endings 7.1%
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Gothic 19.6% ★, Side Scroller 11.8%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
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 33%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Side Scroller 14.3%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
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 35.1%, Vampires 25% ★, 2D Platformer 10%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, RPG 6.3%
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 23.6%, Gothic 22.5% ★, Side Scroller 11.8%, Lovecraftian 11.8%, Combat 6.2%
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 24.9%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.5%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.8%
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 31.2%, Gothic 22.8% ★, Vampires 19.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%
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 35.4%, Side Scroller 16.6%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, RPG 10%
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 30.3%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%
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 40.3%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Lovecraftian 10.1%, Sci-fi 5.9%
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 22.5%, Vampires 21% ★, Gothic 20.8% ★, Side Scroller 8.8%, 2D Platformer 6.9%
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 27.4%, Gothic 17.6% ★, Lore-Rich 13.9%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Sci-fi 6.2%
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 32.7% ★, Metroidvania 25.1%, Gothic 9.1% ★, Side Scroller 7.9%, Retro 6.6%
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 29.7%, Lovecraftian 16.8%, Side Scroller 13.9%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Darkest Abyss is a platform/action game inspired by the Classic-Vania genre.
Why similar: Gothic 29.6% ★, Vampires 15.5% ★, Metroidvania 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Retro 9.2%
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 23%, Vampires 21.2% ★, Gothic 16.2% ★, Side Scroller 10.8%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
A dark fantasy dungeon crawler where every weapon defines a unique playstyle. Explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, craft powerful potions and unravel the mysteries of a world built from everything humanity chose to forget.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Gothic 21.8% ★, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10%, RPG 6.6%
Quick runs. Brutal mastery. Blood Gauntlet is a fast-paced, arcade score attack where you harvest blood to survive. Earn high ranks, perfect every run, master the Gauntlet, and unlock Extreme Mode, where the real challenge begins!
Why similar: Gothic 25.8% ★, Vampires 22.2% ★, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Retro 9.4%
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 33.9% ★, Vampires 14.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 8%
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%, Gothic 21.9% ★, Side Scroller 13%, Lore-Rich 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
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 46.4% ★, Metroidvania 26.1%, Gothic 11.6% ★, Side Scroller 6.6%, Dark Fantasy 2.7%
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 38.9%, Lore-Rich 21%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Combat 5.8%, 2D Platformer 5.6%
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 42.5%, Side Scroller 18.6%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
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 22.9%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Combat 9.8%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
A dark Metroidvania where failure is eternal… and redemption is earned in blood. DEMO available now!!!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Gothic 20.7% ★, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Lovecraftian 11.1%
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 30.3%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Side Scroller 12.6%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Retro 8.1%
A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Side Scroller 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9%
Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Side Scroller 14%, Retro 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
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: Metroidvania 28.4%, Gothic 26% ★, Side Scroller 13.3%, Retro 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
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 28.9%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Side Scroller 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
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 41.2%, Gothic 10.6% ★, Side Scroller 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Pixel Graphics 9%
Dive into a ruined world devastated by the gods. Ceraphic Requiem is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania with a demanding combat system. Master elemental magic combos, unravel the mysteries of the decay, and impose your will in the final moments of a moribund world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Gothic 28.2% ★, Lore-Rich 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, RPG 4.6%
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 23.8%, Gothic 22.5% ★, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Side Scroller 11.5%, 2D Platformer 8%
VonGarland Castle : Sacrilege of the Night a love letter to action platformer classics like Castlevania, Super Metroid and Mega Man X.
Why similar: Vampires 23.2% ★, Metroidvania 22.5%, Gothic 21.7% ★, Side Scroller 10.4%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
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%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Gothic 14% ★, 2D Platformer 12.4%, RPG 9.1%
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, 2D Platformer 12%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Retro 8.6%
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 31.7%, Lore-Rich 19.4%, Lovecraftian 16.1%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Combat 8%
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 31.1% ★, Metroidvania 31%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Retro 6.5%
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 24.6%, Gothic 21.8% ★, Vampires 20.2% ★, Side Scroller 13.7%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
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 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.2%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
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 26.5%, Gothic 23% ★, Vampires 21.6% ★, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
Jetboy is a retro supercharged jetpacking pixel shooter with a pumping metal soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Sci-fi 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Retro 16.7%, Side Scroller 2.1%
A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Side Scroller 16.6%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Cyberpunk 9%, Sci-fi 8.2%
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 37.5%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Retro 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
Join our brave captain on this action adventure in space! You'll be riding The Patchwork, a less than ideal spaceship, but enough to get away from pursuers. However, you'll be facing malfunctions, fires, enemies attacking... When it rains, it pours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Side Scroller 13%, Retro 11.3%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
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 53.8%, Gothic 15.6% ★, Side Scroller 10.9%, RPG 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 4.9%
Explore a tight classic sidescrolling action-adventure and become the Guardian of the Chalklands. Explore, fight, collect, uncover new paths, hoard powerful gear and items, and forge your own legend of Chalkvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Combat 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
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 30.9%, Gothic 22.3% ★, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Linkisa is a hand-drawn Metroidvania set in a world inspired by Malagasy folklore and steampunk aesthetics. Play as General Linkisa, stripped of his memories, and explore the rain-soaked regions of the Empire of Orana in search of your past and the restoration of order. Masina ny orana.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, Multiple Endings 11.8%, Side Scroller 8.7%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Lore-Rich 6.7%
Bela Lugosi returns as Prince Dracula in this classicvania horror platformer! Battle your way through the monster plagued countryside, evade deadly traps and pitfalls, overcome Dracula’s commanders in single combat, and discover the secret history of your monstrous foes.
Why similar: Vampires 38.1% ★, Gothic 19.8% ★, Side Scroller 10.2%, Lore-Rich 8.9%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, 2D Platformer 15%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Multiple Endings 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%
A hand-crafted action-adventure that pays tribute to the 8-bit golden era. Explore, fight, experience different genres of classic gameplay and grow stronger in a world built one screen at a time by a solo first-time developer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Retro 10.5%, Combat 6.3%
Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Side Scroller 19.5%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Sci-fi 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
