60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Metroidvania, Souls-like, Adventure.
Your tail is your sword and your shield as you fight to rescue and reunite your "dam" beaver clan in a soulslike metroidvania that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Shieldbound
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!
LingYuanLu:The Abyss of Spirit
Lingyuan Records is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action-adventure game. In the Five Elements world, learn and collect enemies' spells, and use the mutual generation and restraint of Five Elements to defeat stronger foes.
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 23.2%, Souls-like 21.4%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Difficult 9.2%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
Lingyuan Records is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action-adventure game. In the Five Elements world, learn and collect enemies' spells, and use the mutual generation and restraint of Five Elements to defeat stronger foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 17.3%, Martial Arts 15% ★, Swordplay 7.9%, Hand-drawn 7.8%
Parry and thrust your way into a 2.5D action platformer with a unique style-based combat system. As you explore hidden passageways and duel strange creatures, you will need all of your swashbuckling panache to survive.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Souls-like 17.4%, Swordplay 16.2%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Combat 6.5%
"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 24.6%, Souls-like 22.5%, Side Scroller 13%, Difficult 9.4%, 2D Platformer 6.8%
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: Souls-like 23.9%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Difficult 10.3%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Combat 6.6%
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Souls-like 22.4%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Difficult 8.7%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.7%, Metroidvania 18.4%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Difficult 10.2%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
Traverse a massive, ruined and beautiful world in this intense, atmospheric action platformer. Steal enemy abilities and fight them back with their own runic magic and deadly swordplay, as you attempt to find your lost twin sister in the sunken kingdom of Ithos.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Souls-like 19.5%, Swordplay 11.6%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Difficult 7%
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%, Souls-like 25.7%, Difficult 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10%, 2D Platformer 5.1%
Fight, explore, and collect. Step into the role of a wandering fox in this Eastern-fantasy Metroidvania, braving a beautifully crafted world fraught with danger.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Souls-like 24.5%, Swordplay 11.3%, Difficult 10.2%, Action-Adventure 6%
Sinweaver is a 2D Metroidvania Lite that has you cutting your way through fallen angels and cultists alike as you fight your way through hell to escape a grim afterlife. Explore levels and an interactive overworld map to uncover the worlds secrets and why heavens mightiest have fallen to darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Souls-like 24.7%, Side Scroller 11%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
Godly Visage is a 2D Metroidvania with traditional animation. Explore a devastated world, discover secrets, improve your abilities, and face enemies infected by a divine disease.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Souls-like 24.4%, Swordplay 16%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
Nonu is a hand-drawn 2D souls-like where every action draws from two interlinked resources-one born from inner strength, the other granted by a higher power. Explore a dying world, uncover artifacts that enable distinct builds, and piece together the truth behind its vanished god.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Souls-like 21.7%, Martial Arts 16.4% ★, Side Scroller 9.6%, Difficult 9.2%
A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 26.5%, Difficult 12.6%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Dark 7.6%
Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess is a 2D action with metroidvania elements set in a 16th-century fantasy world, drawn with cozy pixels. Explore a mysterious realm, battle ruthless enemies, and uncover powerful weapons and abilities. And remember: beer is the best medicine in these grim times!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 21.8%, Swordplay 12.6%, Difficult 10.2%, Side Scroller 9.4%
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 30.7%, Souls-like 26.4%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Side Scroller 7.3%
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 20.7%, Souls-like 20.2%, Martial Arts 15.5% ★, Side Scroller 9.1%, Difficult 8.2%
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 27.6%, Metroidvania 26.3%, Swordplay 13.2%, 2D Platformer 8%, Dark 6.5%
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 29.7%, Souls-like 26.9%, Difficult 11.6%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Exploration 4.3%
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 24.9%, Metroidvania 24.7%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, 2D Platformer 6.5%
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 29.1%, Souls-like 25.9%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Difficult 10.1%, Dark 7.7%
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 25.9%, Souls-like 24%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Souls-like 22.1%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Difficult 9.7%, Hand-drawn 9%
Gedda Cake is a metroidvania about Dragons and Cakes. Play as 6 characters with unique skills and playstyles, swap between them on the fly, battle dangerous foes and explore the vast sugar-coated lands of Sugria. Help them reclaim their invaded world and get The Cake!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 25.6%, Difficult 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.5%, 2D Platformer 5.4%
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 30.2%, Souls-like 27.8%, Difficult 10.8%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Side Scroller 8.1%
Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 23.5%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Difficult 9.4%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
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 27.9%, Souls-like 24.4%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
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 27.3%, Souls-like 24.8%, Side Scroller 14.4%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
Uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets in this 2D action-adventure Metroidvania. Explore a haunting world of ruins and shadow, master fluid, brutal combat, and unlock powerful abilities to overcome deadly enemies. Forge your path and choose your destiny in an ancient land balanced on the brink of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Souls-like 19.9%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Swordplay 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
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 37.1%, Souls-like 22.3%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
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 33.8%, Souls-like 28.8%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Combat 7.3%, 2D Platformer 5.8%
Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Souls-like 31.4%, Difficult 12.9%, Hand-drawn 6.1%, Cute 3.2%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Animals 27.9% ★, Side Scroller 8.9%, Cute 5.6%, Story Rich 5.2%
The lighthouse has gone dark! You awake as Mothboy, last in a long line of lightkeepers summoned when something goes wrong. In this action packed adventure you climb, fight and explore the depths of Cliff Kingdom searching for the lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Souls-like 29%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Exploration 5.5%
You are the last hope, be ready to resist the enemy and eliminate injustice and tyranny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 23%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
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 29.6%, Souls-like 24.8%, Side Scroller 11%, Hand-drawn 8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
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 29.2%, Souls-like 27.1%, Side Scroller 13%, Hand-drawn 6.8%, 2D Platformer 5.7%
Dumbriel is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure set in Hell. Play as a clumsy fallen angel in a twisted underworld. Slash, craft, and dodge through deadly arenas, weird monsters, and hellish traps. Die, upgrade, and dive back in.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Souls-like 28.3%, Difficult 11.1%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
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 32.5%, Souls-like 29.8%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7%
Omen Fall is an action-packed, story-driven fantasy adventure game that draws players into a past woven with forgotten agreements. Fight against the darkness in this 2D metroidvania experience presented with pixel art graphics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Souls-like 22.6%, Swordplay 10.5%, Difficult 9.9%, Hand-drawn 8.7%
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 38.3%, Souls-like 28.3%, Difficult 14.3%, Hand-drawn 6%, Exploration 3.4%
Explore this immersive 2.8D Metroidvania fantasy world to uncover its mysteries along with forgotten secrets. Slay monsters with visceral combat skills to survive. Uncover striking abilities and upgrade existing ones to overcome challenges. Befriend odd characters or demolish existing friendships.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Combat 9.5%, Difficult 8.7%, 2D Platformer 6.8%
Meifumado is an action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic, immersive world inspired by Japan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Martial Arts 21.2% ★, Souls-like 21.1%, Swordplay 8.1%, Dark 5.4%
Astronium is a metroidvania with souls-like aspects, with a focus on combat and on getting weapons. Defeat strong enemies, survive ambushes, explore diferent biomes and meet interesting individuals on this hostile planet
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Souls-like 23.8%, Difficult 12.8%, Combat 9.6%, Cute 4.9%
Recover scattered gem shards in this puzzle-filled, exploration-driven Metroidvania to restore balance and return home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Souls-like 23.8%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
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 26.6%, Souls-like 23.5%, Side Scroller 13.3%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Hand-drawn 8.1%
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 27.2%, Souls-like 24.8%, Difficult 10.6%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7%
Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Souls-like 24.6%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Difficult 11.7%, Dark 6.8%
You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Souls-like 29.1%, 2D Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Cute 6.8%
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 31%, Souls-like 27.5%, 2D Platformer 8%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Dark 5%
Unmask the secrets of a fractured utopia in "Tenebra,"a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where baroque excess meets technology. Collect ornate masks to unlock mysterious powers, solve intricate puzzles, and battle through a world that's equal parts Versailles and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Souls-like 21.5%, Hand-drawn 10%, Action-Adventure 10%, Stylized 5.9%
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide. Swap between DAWN and SHADE forms to unleash devastating abilities, wield Instruments as weapons, and rewrite reality itself in a world on the brink of annihilation by the SHADE Protocol.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Souls-like 29.1%, Difficult 11.9%, Side Scroller 6.6%, Story Rich 4.4%
Adiverboz is a 2D psychological horror game set in Brazil. As Oz, investigate the past and collect evidence about an orphanage marked by trauma. Face terrifying creatures and dark secrets, but beware: your choices can reveal the truth or lead you to the abyss.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.8%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Hand-drawn 10%, Dark 8.1%
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 31.8%, Souls-like 21%, Dark 10.3%, Combat 9.3%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 25.4%, Martial Arts 13.1% ★, Difficult 10.9%, Hand-drawn 9.4%
A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Martial Arts 19.1% ★, Swordplay 15.9%, Difficult 8.6%, Combat 7.6%
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 30.3%, Souls-like 26.8%, Difficult 10.8%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Side Scroller 7.9%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 21.2%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Difficult 8.7%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
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 29.8%, Souls-like 20.6%, Difficult 12.1%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Combat 6.8%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Souls-like 33.4%, Dark 6.3%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Exploration 5.6%
