- #1 Briar Flame
97% 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 29.1%, Souls-like 18.9%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Stylized 8.6%, Atmospheric 5.9%
- #2 Necrowave
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arfhis The Wizard
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the emotional life of a zombie with his butt stuck in a microwave. It's a 2D platformer with critical thinking based combat where each different enemy feels like a puzzle to solve instead of relying on brute hack & slash tactics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Souls-like 15.9%, Action-Adventure 9%, Nonlinear 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
- #3 Last Souls
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ruben Wihler
Windows · Mac
Last souls is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania soulslike game.The player controls a mysterious caped character and explores a labyrinthine, dark and cold world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 17.8%, Nonlinear 9.4%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%
- #4 Lightwood
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unfixed Brain
Windows
Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Souls-like 20.6%, Nonlinear 10.5%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Stylized 5.1%
- #5 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 26.1%, Souls-like 17.3%, Hand-drawn 10%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Stylized 8.4%
- #6 Misspell
94% 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 31%, Souls-like 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
- #7 Celestial Lumina
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Juan Centeno
Windows
Ascend from the depths as Evan, heir of a fallen underworld, to uncover the truth behind a world stripped of dawn. Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where Light clashes with the Darkness that stole the sky.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Souls-like 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Nonlinear 7.7%, Dystopian 7.2%
- #8 Crowsworn
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mongoose Rodeo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a dark world inhabited by men and monsters in this action packed platformer. Lay waste to the monsters that stand in your way with a wide array of stylish combat maneuvers, as you attempt to unravel the truth behind the curse of Fearanndal.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 17.6%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8%, Stylized 6%
- #9 Steel Flood
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Egobounds
Windows
Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Souls-like 20.4%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Platformer 6.2%
- #10 Solateria
90% 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 30%, Souls-like 20.1%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #11 Shieldbound
91% 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 26.6%, Souls-like 18.6%, Hand-drawn 10%, Stylized 7.5%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #12 Obsidian Legion
89% 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 30.7%, Souls-like 21.7%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Combat 5.3%
- #13 Onchu
89% 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 25.8%, Souls-like 17.6%, Hand-drawn 10%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #14 Dewborne Dawn
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythwalk Studios
Windows
In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Action-Adventure 8%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #15 Shards of Memories
87% 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 36.4%, Souls-like 16.6%, Hand-drawn 14%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Action 4.6%
- #16 HALLOW BLADE
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XekveraPub: TBA
Windows
HALLOW BLADE is a dark fantasy action adventure set in a vast interconnected subterranean kingdom where you form an unbreakable bond with an ancient possessed sword hungry for souls and vengeance.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Souls-like 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Nonlinear 6.4%
- #17 Irang
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: BREMEN
Windows
Under the tyranny of the four-throated, magic collapsed and darkness fell. Irang embarks on a journey to find her missing family and uncover her birth's secret. In a Metroidvania-style adventure, she explores a decayed world, enhances envoy powers, and aims to restore the lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Souls-like 8.8%, Hand-drawn 7.3%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #18 Liminalia
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space74
Windows · Mac
Unravel the mysteries of these forgotten lands in a hand-drawn, narrative-driven 2D action-adventure, as a white-robed girl awakens in the depths of an abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Platformer 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #19 Crownless
84% 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 40.8%, Souls-like 20.4%, Platformer 8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Action 5.1%
- #20 Vapor World: Over The Mind
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ALIVE Inc.
Windows · Linux
Lost in darkness, a boy drawn into a twisted dream, no way out. Vapor World is a narrative-driven souls-like platformer focused on deflection combat set in atmospheric world of dream. Descend within shattered mind seeking lost memories. Face dark, beautiful world born of anguish and regret.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 17.5%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #21 Tairo: Lost In Time
83% 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 42.4%, Souls-like 28.6%, Stylized 13.7%, Action-Adventure 5.2%, Action 3.8%
- #22 DEVIATOR
82% 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 32.5%, Souls-like 21.3%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Platformer 6.1%
- #23 Silent Santicado
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vigilant Addiction Studios
Windows
Explore a silent, crumbling world in Silent Santicado! A retro journey through a fallen kingdom tainted by lost magic. Explore overgrown ruins, encounter a cast of peculiar characters, and defeat a menagerie of twisted enemies as you search for the source of Santicado's curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Souls-like 21.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Nonlinear 9%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #24 CINCILLA
81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Jesus G. PaternaPub: JPGames
Windows · Mac
CINCILLA es una aventura metroidvania 2D de fantasía oscura con temática pixel art. Explora un misterioso pueblo con más de 50 niveles interconectados y descubre los misterios que se ocultan entre los Hilos y la Superficie.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Souls-like 21.7%, Dystopian 15%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Action 4.7%
- #25 Mysterious
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IVA team
Windows · Mac
Mysterious is a dark mythical metroidvania, where you travel between physical and astral worlds in order to explore the source of dark matter.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Souls-like 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
- #26 Spirit Fusion
79% 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 38.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Stylized 7.9%, Platformer 7.4%
- #27 Lumnis
80% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Wild Moose Games
Windows
An Action-Adventure Souls-like mixing Combat, Climbing, and Exploration. You play a wanderer destined to become the next Guardian of Lumnis, a once-peaceful land, now forgotten and shrouded in darkness since the arrival of an evil aura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Souls-like 19.4%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Action 8%, Stylized 7.3%
- #28 Phaze Shift
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lord Mango Games
Windows
Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Platformer 8.2%, Nonlinear 7.3%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
- #29 Dimension Rift Zero
78% 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 31.6%, Souls-like 21.7%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Platformer 6.9%, Atmospheric 6.8%
- #30 Zenith
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nocturnia Studios
Windows
Step into a dark and decaying world with Zenith, an Action RPG that blends intense combat, deep exploration, and an immersive atmosphere. Explore ruined cathedrals and gothic landscapes filled with secrets, facing relentless enemies that will challenge your skill and strategy.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Souls-like 21.5%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Stylized 6.2%
- #31 Puppetmaster
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabriel Games LLC
Windows
Discover a metroidvania with a huge world, platform-fighter dynamic combat, smart bosses, deep lore, and original music, all made by two brothers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Story Rich 7.8%, Atmospheric 6.8%
- #32 DREIFRAME
74% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: MrDrone
Windows
Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Souls-like 23.2%, Platformer 6.9%, Atmospheric 5%, Nonlinear 4.5%
- #33 Go Alone
76% 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 40%, Souls-like 24.9%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Exploration 4.8%
- #34 Cryselts
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: B3N Games Studio
Windows · Mac
Cryselts is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania focused on exploration, modular suits, and ranged combat, set in a hostile world corrupted by a mutagenic threat. Join the Cryselts, an elite task force designed to protect the planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Souls-like 10.3%, Nonlinear 8.9%, Platformer 7.2%
- #35 Unbound: Worlds Apart
77% matchVery Positive84% of 1,299 reviews2021
Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 11%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Hand-drawn 8%, Atmospheric 7.9%
- #36 Dimension Drifters
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dimension Drifters
Windows · Mac
Dimension Drifters is a hand-drawn 2D anime action-platformer that takes players through intense, multi-dimensional combat. Join the protagonist, Ena on her quest to restore the shattered dimensions torn apart by the mysterious 'Dark Drifter.'
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Hand-drawn 6.1%
- #37 Phosfi
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UpRoom Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Phosfi is an atmospheric, metroidvania style action-platformer. Explore and fight your way through a dark and dangerous coastal world full of mysteries and ancient treasures. Discover long buried temples and fend off Eldritch monstrosities in this beautiful 2D hand drawn and animated adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Souls-like 21.1%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Dark 4.9%
- #38 Mendacium
73% 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 31%, Souls-like 21.2%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Stylized 6.6%
- #39 Soul Devourer
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Water Bear
Windows
Parry, Slash and Survive! Soul Devourer is a metroidvania action-platformer with a striking anime horror art style. Explore the cursed Sakuradoki High School, master powerful abilities, battle twisted monsters, and uncover the long-buried dark secrets hidden beneath the school.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Souls-like 15.9%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Story Rich 6.4%, Dark 6.1%
- #40 Runic Curse Remastered
72% 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 35.6%, Souls-like 23%, Action-Adventure 7%, Nonlinear 5.7%, Action 5.7%
- #41 Aeterna Lucis
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Aeterna Lucis is the highly anticipated sequel to Aeterna Noctis. Following the gameplay steps of the first entry in the series, Aeterna Lucis is a Metroidvania that combines fast-paced combat, a large interconnected map, secret hunting, optional challenges, and a rich and deep story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Souls-like 17.2%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Precision Platformer 8.3%
- #42 Lamp Chronicle
75% 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: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 20.3%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #43 CRAVE
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hang The Eyelids
Windows
Ceaseless hunger draws you yet a bit closer to the gates of Foghorn. Devour men and beasts alike to acquire a wide array of combat abilities. Through shadows and mold, track down the paling memories of this bygone kingdom, all in a classic hand-drawn action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Souls-like 15.6%, Hand-drawn 9%, Nonlinear 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6%
- #44 SpellTome
71% 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 33.4%, Souls-like 23.3%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Platformer 7.1%
- #45 Lightward
71% 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 40.7%, Souls-like 25.3%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Platformer 7.5%, Action 5.1%
- #46 Vínculo
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Eric Ríos Hamilton
Windows
Embark yourself on an adventure through the Marble Palace and uncover the plentiful secrets it hides! Explore magnificent views and fight through the hostile halls of the palace, all while making use of the innovative plane change mechanics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Souls-like 19.3%, Precision Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%
- #47 Signiverux
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Signiverux GmbH
Windows · Linux
Signiverux is a Metroidvania-inspired action adventure with fluid gameplay and detailed graphics. Explore the depths of a mysterious castle in search for a way back home, enjoy fast ability progressions, search for powerful magic upgrades and grow your character by expanding the skill tree.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 16.5%, Nonlinear 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
- #48 Volkolak: The Will of Gods
68% 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 28.4%, Souls-like 19.6%, Action-Adventure 9%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Stylized 6.5%
- #49 Florarium
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Melting Caramel
Windows
Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Story Rich 8%, Platformer 7.9%, Atmospheric 5.6%
- #50 Ashen Daughter
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Bichon Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Battle corrupted emissaries, explore a mythical world, and sacrifice health for power in this hand-drawn Metroidvania. With tight, responsive controls, guide Kára on a journey of grief, vengeance, and forgiveness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Souls-like 17%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #51 Take Care
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hanesto
Windows
In Take Care you discover a great forest full of challenging enemies and puzzles. Help rebuild a withering town in its center and bring back its inhabitants who have lost their way in search of something better.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 21.9%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Stylized 10.2%, Atmospheric 5.7%
- #52 Marko: Beyond Brave
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Studio MechkaPub: Studio Mechka
Windows
Marko: Beyond Brave is an action-packed Metroidvania adventure. Wander through lush forests and crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash, and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths and legends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #53 MIO: Memories in Orbit
65% matchVery Positive83% of 2,890 reviews2026
Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Souls-like 15.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Atmospheric 6.6%
- #54 Anokye
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Mills Media
Windows
Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Souls-like 22.6%, Hand-drawn 6.7%, Platformer 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.4%
- #55 Museful
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nostalgicat
Windows
Museful is a colour-fuelled 2D Metroidvania. Paint your surroundings as a little lizard exploring a huge hand-crafted world, and restore emotion to a monochrome continent as you discover your true colours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Nonlinear 7.2%, Story Rich 4.7%
- #56 Mask of Soul
66% 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 34.2%, Souls-like 23.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Hand-drawn 7%, Platformer 7%
- #57 The Witch Blade
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SergS WorkshopPub: Rokyte Publishing
Windows
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 22.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Precision Platformer 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #58 THE DARK DWELLERS
70% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2022
Dev: COLNELIUS
Windows
In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Souls-like 21%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Story Rich 6.9%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
- #59 The Lost Key
67% 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 28.3%, Souls-like 18.7%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%