- #1 Lillusion
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: The Night Owls
Windows
An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Souls-like 20.9%, Action RPG 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 8.7%
- #2 White Flame Inna: Daughter of the Void
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Ongar Studio
Windows
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Souls-like 21.9%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 8.7%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
- #3 Shards of Memories
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Twelve Games
Windows
Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 18.6%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #4 Mendacium
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The CaecusPub: Team Caecus
Windows
An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Souls-like 22.7%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Action RPG 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7.9%
- #5 SpellTome
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
Windows
SpellTome is a story driven fantasy adventure 2D platformer. Hurl balls of magic, dash across levels, and jump over obstacles while trying to get the fabled SpellTome.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Souls-like 24.8%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 10.4%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
- #6 Elysian Echoes
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grinding Crow
Windows
Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Souls-like 21%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Platformer 9.3%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
- #7 Spirit Fusion
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lumforge
Windows
Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #8 Briar Flame
91% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: HappyDoodz Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Souls-like 24.9%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Platformer 6.7%
- #9 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
92% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 21.3%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Action RPG 10.3%, Platformer 8.6%
- #10 Midpoint
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frandy
Windows
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: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 23.1%, Platformer 9.7%, Action RPG 9.1%, 2D Platformer 7.9%
- #11 ARO: Tales In The Dome
90% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 60K Interactive Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
"ARO: Tales in the Dome" is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure game. Play as Aro and explore an elemental world sealed beneath the dome. As the journey unfolds, uncover the hidden conspiracy and face the truth about the world, the dome, and yourself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Souls-like 21.6%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Open World 7.3%
- #12 Dimension Rift Zero
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrDyvik
Windows
Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Souls-like 24.3%, Platformer 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Open World 7.1%
- #13 Torii: Beyond The Gates
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oh Baby Games
Windows · Mac
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Action RPG 12.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Hand-drawn 9.1%
- #14 Luminite Era: Expedition
88% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: GameRelics
Windows
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 25.8%, Souls-like 23%, 2D Platformer 11%, Action RPG 10.7%, Platformer 9.3%
- #15 Onchu
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Assume the role of Onchu, a druid boy stranded on an island corrupted by dark magic. Learn new magic and abilities in this 2D Metroidvania and explore a stunning sidescrolling world to save the island from destruction.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Souls-like 21%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Platformer 9.4%, Lore-Rich 7.3%
- #16 A Field of Flowers
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ikiruska Studios
Windows
In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 24.4%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action RPG 11.2%, Platformer 9.7%
- #17 Little Mage
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Violoken
Windows
Little Mage is an action-packed 2D Metroidvania where you play as an Æther Mage in a beautifully hand-drawn, high fantasy world. Explore the shattered city of Hornedrose, unleash elemental magic, battle fearsome bosses, and uncover the secrets of a world on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.3%, Metroidvania 16.8%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Action RPG 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
- #18 The Lost Key
85% matchMixed69% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: AmmashDev
Windows
You are the last hope, be ready to resist the enemy and eliminate injustice and tyranny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Souls-like 20.6%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Hand-drawn 10%
- #19 Beak the hunter
84% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Sweeping Avalanche Creations
Windows
Beak the hunter is a 2D monster hunting game that follows the adventures of the master hunter, Beak. Explore a new and exciting world, and prepare yourself for hard battles against powerful and wild beasts in this soulslike adventure that will test your abilities!
Why similar: Souls-like 24.9%, Action RPG 15.4%, Metroidvania 14.9%, 2D Platformer 13%, Hand-drawn 12.7%
- #20 Fevercide
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fevercide is a metroidvania with elements of horror and adventure games. Join Sandra as she explores the stately cities of a Russian Empire that never fell. Solve puzzles, fight with monsters, and face the demons from her past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Action RPG 14.4%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Platformer 11.1%
- #21 The Buried Pillars
82% matchVery Positive88% of 93 reviews2026
Dev: T.F.A.N.C.S.
Windows
Explore the world, fight fierce and alluring monster girls to uncover the secrets hidden within! A Metroidvania 2D platformer with combats that push you to the edge!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Souls-like 21.2%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Cartoon 8.2%
- #22 Brizo
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 朱展鹏Pub: 游龙翼道
Windows
DreamKiller is a 2D side-scrolling action game that combines strategy cards with intense combat. Control Irene as she navigates a world where dreams and reality merge, piecing together the shattered Dream Interpretation Codex. Use card-switching to unleash powerful skills in a Souls-like challenge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Souls-like 21.9%, Action RPG 10%, Lore-Rich 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
- #23 TIES: Soul Link
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: North Tokyo
Windows
TIES: Soul Link is an emotional and brutal 2D metroidvania that combines action RPG with adventure platforming. Explore a decaying world in the year 2097, uncover its secrets, and face savage, bloody battles that will test your endurance and your deepest fears.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Action RPG 11.5%, Platformer 9.7%, Open World 9.4%
- #24 三国仁义传 The Righteousness: SanGuo
81% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: 硕狗累累工作室(HarvestDog)
Windows
Enter a world of moving Chinese lianhuanhua! This solo-developed 2.5D Metroidvania blends the Three Kingdoms with mythic beasts from the "Classic of Mountains and Seas." Explore a hand-drawn world, master horseback combat, and face punishingly hardcore boss trials in this mythic epic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Souls-like 21.7%, Action RPG 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
- #25 Gigantropolis 🤖
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jofer's Games
Windows
A short metroidvania with a focus on freedom of choice! Gain abilities to get access to other areas! Help fallen friends to summon their spirits to fight along side you! Level up! Upgrade your equipment! Then when you feel ready, go and confront the mighty Gigantimus to stop him destroying the city!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Souls-like 20%, Action RPG 13.6%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 10.4%
- #26 EON: Reset
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team EON Reset
Windows
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 34.4%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 11.5%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #27 EXIL
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mystic Clockwork Studio
Windows
A Mystical Anime-Inspired Metroidvania. Embark on an adventure through a mystical world full of magical creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Post-apocalyptic 11.6%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #28 Umbra
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ludum Elite
Windows
Umbra is a fantasy-style game that is story-driven with Metroid-Vania style elements, encouraging world exploration and discovery. Dive into an unforgiven world and discover the secrets behind an abandoned kingdom, and its mysterious and deceiving ruler.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Souls-like 18.7%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Action RPG 11.8%, Platformer 8.8%
- #29 Hell University
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zakitaki
Windows
Explore yet another indie metroidvania as you venture through the Hell University campus. Conquer the demons that infest the essence of Hell University, and save the school from certain doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Souls-like 20.7%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 10.4%, Hand-drawn 9.4%
- #30 Solateria
74% matchVery Positive85% of 331 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
Windows
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 26%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Platformer 8%
- #31 The Weird Dream
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: UMO StudioPub: WhisperGames
Windows
The Weird Dream is a 2D Metroidvania game set in the ruins of Alpha City. Control a mysterious rabbit, confront mutated inhabitants, level up your skills, and unravel the truth behind Alpha City's destruction.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, 2D Platformer 14%, Action RPG 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.7%
- #32 Misspell
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bones Keeper Studio
Windows
Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Souls-like 15.1%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Platformer 11.9%, Open World 7.5%
- #33 Second Works
76% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: #Sharp
Windows
『Second Works』 is a 2D platform action-adventure game set in a sci-fi fantasy world based on biotechnology. Enjoy the unique atmosphere created by colorful anime-style graphics and the thrilling experience of high-difficulty action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Souls-like 21%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Hand-drawn 9.6%
- #34 Runic Curse Remastered
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
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 31.4%, Souls-like 27%, Action RPG 7.9%, Platformer 7.7%, Hand-drawn 6.1%
- #35 Lamp Chronicle
79% matchMixed67% of 81 reviews2021
Dev: Pixellica Corp.
Windows
Lamp Chronicle is a 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.8%, Metroidvania 23.4%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
- #36 Momogatari
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sentori Studio
Windows
Explore the Yomi world with a sacred weapon that can change sword types. Fight different "Yokai" and challenge the "Kami" of this world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Souls-like 19.1%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Open World 9.2%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
- #37 Mask of Soul
73% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: XION ENTERTAINMENTPub: XIONPLUS
Windows
Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Souls-like 26.7%, Platformer 11.1%, Lore-Rich 9.4%, Hand-drawn 7.5%
- #38 Power (of) Metal
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
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 25.5%, Souls-like 22.8%, Action RPG 15.2%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #39 Tails of Fate
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chase the Bunny
Windows · Linux
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 23.9%, Souls-like 20.8%, Action RPG 12.5%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
- #40 Tairo: Lost In Time
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Philuma
Windows
Tairo: Lost In Time is a 3D stylized metroidvania following Tairo, a young time weaver lost in a forgotten realm. Explore a big lively world, full with mysteries to solve, wide range of bosses, creatures and forgotten knights. Shape your journey downwards, manipulating time to reveal your past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Souls-like 35.1%, Stylized 9.9%, Platformer 5.3%, Action-Adventure 4.1%
- #41 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
70% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2026
Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
Windows
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Souls-like 24.1%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Open World 11%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #42 OTHERSIDE: Untamed Words
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OthersideCraft
Windows
OTHERSIDE is a 2D, hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure featuring 'Mao' - a cat warrior awakened from slumber. Wield a sword and brush to explore a beast kingdom, encounter tribes, and uncover secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Action RPG 11.8%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Platformer 11.2%
- #43 Crownless
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Wallnut
Windows
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 38.2%, Souls-like 25.4%, Platformer 13.7%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Open World 5.4%
- #44 DEAD DAYLIGHT
71% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: KARMIU
Windows
"DEADDAYLIGHT" is a side-scrolling platform action-adventure game.Developed independently by a single person. It tells the dark story of a protagonist who wakes up from a nightmare about the plague during a plague after the gods abandoned the earth, and then return to the Cathedral of Holy Light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.9%, Souls-like 18.2%, Action RPG 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 9.1%
- #45 魂途 Xoul
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Sounder Studio
Windows
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 32%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Action RPG 12.7%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Lore-Rich 7.2%
- #46 Crown Of Silence
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nyro Interactive
Windows
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 31.5%, Souls-like 19.5%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Action RPG 9.7%, Platformer 7.4%
- #47 Volkolak: The Will of Gods
69% matchVery Positive92% of 231 reviews2025
Dev: Volkolak Team
Windows
Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 23.2%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
- #48 Aestik
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Hooded Traveler Games
Windows
Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.5%, Souls-like 17.8%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Cartoon 7.6%
- #49 DEVIATOR
70% matchMixed68% of 988 reviews2024
Dev: Gami Studio
Windows
Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Souls-like 26.6%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Platformer 10.6%
- #50 Twilight Monk
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 346 reviews2025
Dev: Aquatic Moon GamesPub: GRAVITY GAME ARISE Co., Ltd.
Windows
Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Souls-like 16.7%, Open World 12.7%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Action RPG 8.8%
- #51 TOOK: The Immortal Hero
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 257 reviews2023
Dev: 豆豆萌萌兔
Windows
A hardcore 2D action platformer developed by one person. Play as a memoryless rabbit TOOK to explore the vast Moon Cave world and defeat dozens of powerful enemies, collect the treasures scattered in this world and regain the glory of the Moon Up Group!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.2%, Metroidvania 26.3%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 8%, Action RPG 6.7%
- #52 Oneirium
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZeenaPub: Zeena Studio
Windows
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 26.7%, Souls-like 24.3%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9.4%, Lore-Rich 8.4%
- #53 幽幽子大人食欲不振 Yuyuko is suffering from lack of appetite
69% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: 16air
Windows
You will play the role of Youmu, moving forward and unlocking new abilities, using close and long-range attacks to break through enemy obstacles, using agile skills such as climbing walls and sprinting to overcome terrain obstacles, and ultimately solving problems.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Action RPG 14.8%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 11.6%, Hand-drawn 10.9%
- #54 Rise Achlys
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Game Design Folks
Windows
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 24.3%, Souls-like 22.5%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Action RPG 10.8%, Platformer 8.8%
- #55 Lightward
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wolfbit Games
Windows · Mac
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 30.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Action 4.2%
- #56 Shieldbound
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Bangers
Windows
Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Souls-like 24.8%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #57 Stellar Poetry
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MXL-StudioPub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Stellar Poetry is a 2D action adventure game similar to the galaxy Castlevania. The sorceress, who awakens after sensing the call of a mysterious voice, goes on a series of adventures in order to find memories lost due to the curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 26%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #58 Obsidian Legion
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Palisade Games
Windows
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: Metroidvania 30.6%, Souls-like 28.7%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Platformer 6.5%
- #59 Lotus Knight
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stinky Tofu Games
Windows · Mac
Lotus Knight is a 2D platform action game. A girl born from a lotus, following the call of her "mother", adventuring inside the world covered with flowers, exploring various interesting places, engaging in intense battles and experiencing a wonderful story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Souls-like 31.9%, Platformer 15.4%, 2D 4.2%, Action 3.8%
- #60 Path of Deities
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bold Beetle Studio Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 35.2%, Souls-like 29.2%, Lore-Rich 8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Hand-drawn 6.9%