60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Souls-like, Singleplayer.
Descend into a corrupted 1930s asylum in a 2D eldritch action Souls-like. Master scythe combat, dodge, block and parry deadly attacks, recover lost Sanity, replay completed levels, and rise stronger with every descent.
A Handful of Dust
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.
Blasphemous
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
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 35.2%, Souls-like 20.5%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Action RPG 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 4.9%
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Souls-like 29.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%, Gothic 6.8% ★, Gore 5.1%
Being & Becoming is an atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dying kingdom held together only by the collective dream of thousands of would-be martyrs. Fate itself is against you as The Word’s prophecy unfolds. Rewrite your place within The Word or become a scripted part of this horrible revelation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 26.9%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Action RPG 9.9%, Hack and Slash 9.2%
Fight through a hostile, dreamlike world as Sen, a wielder of crystalline weaponry. Slay monsters by pulling off powerful combos, swapping weapons on the fly, and using special weapon abilities. Can Sen survive in this strange world, or will he fall into the void?
Why similar: Souls-like 28%, Metroidvania 26.9%, Action RPG 13.8%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.1%
Cyan Breach is a Metriodivania game set in a biohazard background. The combat style integrates traditional 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. Explore the game world, gain new skills and weapons, increase character's power, and finally reveal the conspiracy that caused the apocalypse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Souls-like 23.4%, Action RPG 16%, Hack and Slash 10%, 2D 4.7%
The Golden Eyed Ghosts is a dark fantasy soulslike heavily influenced by the legacy of Zelda adventures, set in the crumbling kingdom of Andromeda. As exiled warrior Orion, search for a way to restore his memories and unravel a terrifying conspiracy.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.2%, Metroidvania 19.6%, Gothic 12.2% ★, Lovecraftian 11.5%, Hack and Slash 10.6%
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: Souls-like 27.5%, Metroidvania 26.3%, Gothic 12.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Violent 4.6%
A grand evil has cast the world into the Forever Night. Play as Renima, a celestial guardian awakened after millennia to hunt the demons who shattered the balance between realms. Explore the esoteric world of Azareth, uncover forgotten secrets, and restore light to a dying world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Souls-like 30.7%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Gothic 8.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 5.3%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.5%, Metroidvania 26.4%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action RPG 12.3%, Hack and Slash 6%
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 20.6%, Gothic 13% ★, Side Scroller 11.7%, Lovecraftian 10.6%, Action RPG 9.6%
Hallow maze is a soulslike metroidvania set in a gothic world in 2D. Use transformations into different creatures to open your way, as well as incredible tools of energy. Discover the origin of the scourge that is infecting the lands of the Evernight Valley and venture into The Hallow Maze...
Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Metroidvania 20.9%, Lovecraftian 12.5%, Gothic 9.4% ★, Side Scroller 8.8%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: Souls-like 46.5%, Metroidvania 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Action RPG 5.3%, Side Scroller 3.9%
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: Souls-like 25.5%, Metroidvania 24.1%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Gothic 12% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.2%
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.5%, Metroidvania 24.1%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Gothic 11.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 8%
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Why similar: Souls-like 51.2%, Metroidvania 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%, Side Scroller 4.1%, Action RPG 3.8%
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.2%, Metroidvania 25%, Action RPG 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Hack and Slash 10.2%
Endless Night Sonata is a hand drawn metroidvania with classic style animation. Follow the quest of Nicodemos in the "Worlds-in-middle", an unforgiving and dangerous land controlled by demonic forces on a epic mission to find his purpose...
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Souls-like 32.4%, Gothic 15.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Action 3.9%
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: Souls-like 29.8%, Metroidvania 27.2%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Action RPG 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
The Song of Awakening is a 2D action-platformer where you play as a bard with the power to create magic through music. Explore a world once ruled by the Lyramancers, wielders of music-magic, who were extinguished by a mad king. Defeat the malevolent god of silence and restore harmony to the world.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.2%, Metroidvania 28.1%, Action RPG 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Action 4.6%
As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.1%, Metroidvania 23.2%, Gothic 15.6% ★, Action RPG 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%
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: Souls-like 29.5%, Metroidvania 27.7%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%
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: Souls-like 29.7%, Metroidvania 25.3%, Action RPG 12.3%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Hack and Slash 8.4%
Dash, zip and slice through enemies with style in Ex Angelus, a fast-paced action adventure set in a neo apocalyptic world where fantasy and sci-fi collide.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 29.8%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Action RPG 12.4%, 2D 3.4%
VELASTER is a gruesome 3D side-scrolling action combat game set in the Middle-earth called Malum. You will find yourself growing in battles against various monsters and bosses. Take revenge that remains in your fading memories.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.8%, Metroidvania 25.1%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Action RPG 10.7%, Gothic 9.8% ★
Play as Ursula Bathory, the vampire Princess, awakened from a centuries long slumber to claim her throne of blood in this Vampire Soulsvania inspired by Castlevania, Nosferatu and gothic victorian literature classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Souls-like 28.6%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Action RPG 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 4.5%
Tale of Darkness is a brutal, action roguelite. Play as the Betrayed King, ascend from the grave, fight your way through hordes of twisted enemies, defeat your betrayers and free the realm of the Oblivion. Then die and do it all over again.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.6%, Gothic 15% ★, Metroidvania 14.3%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Metroidvania 22.6%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Action RPG 10.2%
An Action-RPG soulsvania where you explore a seamless and interconnected world through a zoomable map with no loading break. Engage in epic aerial battles, absorb essence to level up, and craft powerful spell combos by defeating brutal bosses and harnessing their Mystic Nature.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.8%, Metroidvania 27.1%, Action RPG 12%, Side Scroller 10%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.1%, Metroidvania 27.9%, Side Scroller 15%, Action RPG 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 4.9%
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: Souls-like 33.4%, Metroidvania 33.2%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Action RPG 8%, Action 5.5%
Traverse an old, abandoned cathedral filled with grotesque monsters and bloodthirsty vampires. Overcome relentless enemies and heart-pounding boss fights with your choice of weapons, spells and accessories in this macabre 2D Action-RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.2%, Metroidvania 22.4%, Gothic 12% ★, Action RPG 10.6%, Hack and Slash 9.9%
The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.2%, Metroidvania 23.9%, Action RPG 14.4%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 4.8%
YOUR CHOICES RESHAPE A LIVING CITY. Explore a sprawling metropolis, wield mysterious powers, and uncover the secrets of the Eternal Lighthouse. Your decisions will make a world of difference.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.9%, Metroidvania 30%, Action RPG 15.6%, Action 7.7%, Hack and Slash 6.3%
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 43.2%, Souls-like 25.1%, Action RPG 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, 2D 4.2%
Miracle Corp. is a metagame and a Metroidvania game. In the story, you will play a mysterious retro game developed by Miracle Corp., guided by an AI tour guide. Uncover the hidden truths behind the game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Souls-like 32.6%, Action RPG 13%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Action 4.5%
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 28.9%, Souls-like 28.5%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%
You are a necromancer. The souls of the dead are your weapon. Push the limits of your combat skills in this story-driven, action packed Metroidvania. Enter in a dark world, where the sun's rays no longer heat up and evil creatures roam free in the night.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.7%, Metroidvania 26%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%
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: Souls-like 34.6%, Metroidvania 31.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Action 4.7%, Combat 4.3%
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Hack and Slash 14%, Action RPG 11.4%, Metroidvania 6.9%
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: Souls-like 42%, Metroidvania 36.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Action 4.3%, Adventure 3%
Twilight Bastion is a retro-styled soulslike 3D Metroidvania that places you in a torturous labyrinthine castle where skeletons, the undead, and gothic black knights await around every corner.
Why similar: Souls-like 40.3%, Metroidvania 31.6%, Action RPG 10%, Action 6.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%
Rot is a 2.5D tag-team action adventure that combines exploration and fighting game mechanics. Explore a dying, dark fantasy world warped by powerful personas known as beacons. Fight, survive, save your home, and watch as the world around is changed as the powers of the beacons strengthen or weaken.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Souls-like 23.1%, Action RPG 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Gothic 9.8% ★
In Mariana you are dropped into an unknown trench to explore. You will find fantastical creatures and rare artifacts. Fight bosses and mini-bosses in order to dive as deep as possible and uncover the mystery of the trench.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.4%, Metroidvania 27.9%, Action RPG 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Action 4.5%
Make your way through a 2D ruined world with metroidvania elements, unleash fast and powerful attacks in Hack & Slash combat and face fearsome enemies in difficult fights. Breathe and be brave.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.7%, Metroidvania 33.4%, Hack and Slash 8.5%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 4.8%
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 31%, Metroidvania 25.6%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Action RPG 7.9%
A holy knight confronts corruption within a necropolis mega-structure in a souls-like dark sci-fi ARPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 38.8%, Metroidvania 28.9%, Action RPG 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 4.9%, Action 4.4%
LOST EPIC is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG about a war between gods and humanity. The player becomes the deity-defying knight, God Slayer, and explores the world known as Sanctum to bring the Pantheon of Six to their knees.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.8%, Metroidvania 24%, Action RPG 12.6%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Hack and Slash 9%
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: Souls-like 30%, Metroidvania 28%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 4.4%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.3%, Metroidvania 33.5%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Hack and Slash 6.1%, Action 5.3%
Samurai Yokai is a 2D souls-like metroidvania inspired by Sekiro and Japanese myth. Fight cursed samurai and yokai using deflections and lightning powers. Ascend on cloud platforms, reflect the bullets of foes, explore lush forests, frozen tundras, and uncover secrets deep within.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Metroidvania 27.3%, Gore 6.5%, Action RPG 6.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%
Infinity Wanderer is a roguelite, souls-lite action-platformer. Players dive into Lunara's dark story, facing her fears in a nightmare world. With handcrafted levels and deep character customization, it offers fluid, challenging combat that blends fast-paced and strategic souls-like mechanics.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.5%, Metroidvania 23.7%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Action RPG 9%
[DARK SUN] is an action game with 2D black and white graphics. Souls game mode. Explore the post-apocalyptic world after a thousand years, collect weapons, armor, battle techniques, magic, and challenge powerful enemies. Advance through repeated deaths to find the truth of the doomsday.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.3%, Metroidvania 30%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action RPG 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 3.5%
3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.9%, Metroidvania 25.2%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.4%, Metroidvania 27.5%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 7%
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: Souls-like 33.6%, Metroidvania 33.1%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Action 4.6%
Project: Fractunum is a dark fantasy pixel-art Metroidvania with soulslike combat. Explore a fractured world as a warrior trapped between life and death, face grotesque creatures and ancient rulers, and reclaim the memories that reveal your true identity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Souls-like 21.9%, Action RPG 10.3%, Gothic 9.8% ★, Hack and Slash 8.7%
A Souls-Like Western full of Eldritch horrors. Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the darkness that lies beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that may just drive you to madness.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Metroidvania 22.4%, Lovecraftian 11.3%, Action RPG 10.7%, Hack and Slash 9.1%
Battle of Gods: Earth vs Sea is a 2D platform game inspired by Vietnamese myth. Destroying monsters, tracing treasures, overcoming challenges... to marry a beautiful princess.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Souls-like 22.4%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Action RPG 7.4%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Souls-like 28.3%, Side Scroller 18%, Hack and Slash 6.9%, Action 5.1%
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 38.4%, Souls-like 27.5%, Hack and Slash 6.9%, Gothic 6.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 5.8%
