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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Souls-like, Difficult, Platformer.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 84% — of 713 reviews
Released: 2026-03-12
Developer: Studio Doodal
Publisher: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive94% of 45,033 reviews2024
    Dev: RedCandleGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

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  2. #2 Aeterna Noctis
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,140 reviews2021
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

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  3. #3 Hollow Knight
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 558,466 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 41.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Souls-like 21.5%, Difficult 12.6%, Platformer 7.1%, Hand-drawn 5.5%

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    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,655 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 48.1%, Souls-like 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, 2D 4.1%, Difficult 4.1%

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    94% matchVery Positive84% of 5,640 reviews2023
    Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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.

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    93% matchVery Positive83% of 1,243 reviews2024
    Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    90% matchVery Positive94% of 45,640 reviews2021
    Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    91% matchMixed67% of 1,009 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    89% matchVery Positive83% of 4,771 reviews2026
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows
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    82% matchMixed68% of 709 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    77% matchVery Positive90% of 66,776 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    80% matchMixed67% of 234 reviews2017
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    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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    76% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,720 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    78% matchVery Positive81% of 5,578 reviews2018
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    Windows
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    76% matchMixed65% of 248 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive85% of 6,733 reviews2021
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    75% matchMostly Positive72% of 628 reviews2019
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    70% matchVery Positive87% of 1,967 reviews2026
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    73% matchVery Positive86% of 3,626 reviews2020
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    75% matchMixed66% of 82 reviews2021
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    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,324 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Join Kim Rip, a Royal Guard whose humanity is gradually slipping away, on a thrilling 2.5D action-adventure platforming journey in 'The Devil Within: Satgat'. Uncover the mysteries of a desolate realm as you engage in stylish battles against formidable foes.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Souls-like 23.4%, Difficult 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Platformer 7.5%

  52. #52 FOUNTAINS
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 494 reviews2024
    Dev: John PywellPub: Crunching Koalas
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of this war-torn empire and escape your captors. Carve your way through a gritty souls-like RPG set in a sprawling, interconnected world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 29.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Exploration 6%, Lore-Rich 5.8%

  53. #53 Unworthy
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 855 reviews2018
    Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 35.1%, Souls-like 34.1%, Difficult 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Action 2.7%

  54. #54 Auridia
    67% matchVery Positive98% of 184 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 50.2%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 9.6%, Story Rich 9.5%, Lore-Rich 5.3%

  55. #55 Gravethorn
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 88 reviews2026
    Dev: Volviir
    Windows

    Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets.

    Why similar: Souls-like 34.2%, Difficult 19.1%, 2D Platformer 11%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Lore-Rich 6.8%

  56. #56 Watcher Chronicles
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 173 reviews2022
    Dev: Third Sphere Game Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Souls-like 31.3%, Difficult 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Platformer 5.6%

  57. #57 Vindilis
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: François Mauxion
    Windows

    Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.

    Why similar: Souls-like 34.9%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 14%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 6.5%

  58. #58 Pronty
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,310 reviews2021
    Dev: 18Light Game Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Guide Pronty and its Javelin partner Bront as it defends the once great city of Royla. Explore the deep sea, fight mutant sea creatures, and discover the secrets behind this new Atlantis in this beautiful action-packed adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Difficult 17.2%, Platformer 8.4%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Souls-like 7.5%

  59. #59 SELINI
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 73 reviews2026
    Dev: Cymban
    Windows

    A deep wordless metroidvania with 20+ hours of exploration through fog-covered ruins and the remnants of a lost world. Gain new abilities, uncover hidden paths and discover meaning without dialogue or guidance.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Difficult 18.4%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Platformer 10.4%, Story Rich 6.1%

  60. #60 Minoria
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 2,645 reviews2019
    Dev: BombservicePub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Souls-like 24%, Difficult 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 7%, Action 3.7%

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