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  1. #1 WarriOrb
    97% matchMostly Positive79% of 175 reviews2020
    Dev: Not Yet
    Windows · Linux

    Demons, giants, mutants, and a talking Ball with hybrid limbs?! In WarriOrb you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one. Will you do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?

    Why similar: Souls-like 20.9%, Metroidvania 20.5%, Difficult 11%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Platformer 8.4%

  2. #2 Aestik
    96% 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 20.5%, Souls-like 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Platformer 8%

  3. #3 WarriOrb: Prologue
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 399 reviews2019
    Dev: Not Yet
    Windows · Linux

    WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 19.1%, Souls-like 18.8%, Difficult 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Platformer 7.8%

  4. #4 DEVIATOR
    94% 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 26.4%, Souls-like 24%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Platformer 9.3%

  5. #5 Void Memory
    95% matchMixed67% of 230 reviews2017
    Dev: Gustav
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?

    Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Metroidvania 24.1%, Difficult 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Platformer 6.5%

  6. #6 Unbound: Worlds Apart
    94% 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 20.2%, Souls-like 10.7%, Platformer 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Difficult 8.7%

  7. #7 Hollow Knight
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 534,538 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Cherry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Souls-like 19.3%, Difficult 10.9%, Platformer 8.1%, Hand-drawn 5.1%

  8. #8 Venture to the Vile
    92% matchMostly Positive76% of 179 reviews2024
    Dev: Studio Cut to BitsPub: Aniplex Inc.
    Windows

    Dive into the strange town of Rainybrook, taken over by the “Vile” in this 2.5D metroidvania! Fight your way through treacherous terrains and defeat formidable bosses to absorb their powers! Will you save the town and find your missing friend Ella — or will you give in to the monster you've become?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Platformer 10.6%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Horror 9.7%

  9. #9 The Shadowland
    93% matchMixed60% of 122 reviews2016
    Dev: Bloodcraft DevPub: Volens Nolens Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    EN Little Reaper finds himself lost in grim otherworld. Help him find the way back through treacherous obstacles and threatening foes.Prepare to rely heavily on your reflexes to complete 30+ levels spanning through 6 locations, and beat 3 unique bosses. RU Маленький жнец потерялся в мрачной потустороннем мире.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Souls-like 20.6%, Difficult 11.4%, Platformer 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%

  10. #10 Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona
    91% matchMostly Positive79% of 292 reviews2024
    Dev: 70`StrikePub: Valkyrie Initiative
    Windows · Linux

    Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Souls-like 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Difficult 11.4%, Multiple Endings 7.4%

  11. #11 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
    90% 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 23.5%, Souls-like 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Difficult 8%, Platformer 7.1%

  12. #12 Solateria
    89% 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 22.1%, Souls-like 20.6%, Difficult 11.7%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%

  13. #13 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
    89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,162 reviews2024
    Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Souls-like 22.3%, Difficult 13%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Platformer 9.1%

  14. #14 Haiku, the Robot
    88% matchVery Positive90% of 3,390 reviews2022
    Dev: Mister Morris Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Exploration 7.5%

  15. #15 GRIME
    87% matchVery Positive85% of 6,299 reviews2021
    Dev: Clover BitePub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 24.7%, Difficult 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Platformer 9.6%

  16. #16 The Perfect Pencil
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 72 reviews2026
    Dev: Studio Cima
    Windows

    Lost in the kingdom of the white beast, will you find your way out? The Perfect Pencil is a story-driven action platformer that throws you into the innermost depths of the human mind. Navigate surreal worlds punctuated by bizzare personalities, tense boss battles and secrets. She’s waiting for you.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Horror 9.9%, Story Rich 8.3%

  17. #17 The Last Faith
    85% matchVery Positive84% of 5,200 reviews2023
    Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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: Metroidvania 27.7%, Souls-like 25.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Difficult 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

  18. #18 The Tarnishing of Juxtia
    86% matchMixed68% of 654 reviews2022
    Dev: Actual NerdsPub: Mastiff
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

    Why similar: Souls-like 26.2%, Metroidvania 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Platformer 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  19. #19 Kingdom Shell
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 232 reviews2023
    Dev: Cup of PixelsPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Story Rich 6.1%

  20. #20 Katanaut
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
    Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
    Windows

    Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.

    Why similar: Roguevania 29.4%, Metroidvania 14.8%, Souls-like 14.3%, Difficult 8.3%, Roguelike 7.4%

  21. #21 Emberbane
    83% matchMixed49% of 95 reviews2026
    Dev: Hamlet Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Souls-like 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Difficult 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  22. #22 RIN: The Last Child
    84% matchMixed60% of 80 reviews2024
    Dev: Space Fox GamesPub: Salient Games
    Windows

    Join RIN, the last child of the Creator, on a journey to restore order in a mystical world. Collect aspects and runes, craft spells, and confront powerful bosses - your transformed siblings. The fate of the world rests in your hands. Can you restore harmony to this enchanted realm?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Difficult 13.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Exploration 7.3%, Atmospheric 6.3%

  23. #23 Slavania
    81% matchMixed64% of 230 reviews2024
    Dev: FrostLeaf Games LLC
    Windows

    Fantasy metroidvania with a moral choice and hunting the bosses who are not going to patiently wait for you in their lair. Study the monsters. Track'em. Kill'em. Exploration of the vast interconnected fairytale world, an acrobatic combat system and weird locals are what awaits you.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Souls-like 26.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Exploration 7.4%

  24. #24 After Death
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 166 reviews2017
    Dev: After Death Team
    Windows

    After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Platformer 10.7%, Horror 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action 6.9%

  25. #25 Afterimage
    79% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
    Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 22.6%, Difficult 12.1%, Platformer 8.5%, Exploration 6.3%

  26. #26 Vigil: The Longest Night
    80% matchVery Positive86% of 3,533 reviews2020
    Dev: Glass Heart Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Souls-like 23.5%, Difficult 12.2%, Platformer 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%

  27. #27 INSIDE
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 73,507 reviews2016
    Dev: Playdead
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

    Why similar: Platformer 19.6%, Horror 19.4%, Multiple Endings 18.8%, Story Rich 13.5%, Atmospheric 13.3%

  28. #28 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 43,849 reviews2021
    Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Souls-like 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Difficult 8.6%, Multiple Endings 5%

  29. #29 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
    Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 38.2%, Metroidvania 24.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Difficult 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

  30. #30 BIOMORPH
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 651 reviews2024
    Dev: Lucid Dreams Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Platformer 12.4%, Hand-drawn 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9.6%

  31. #31 ANIMAL WELL
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,519 reviews2024
    Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Platformer 11.3%, Horror 10.3%, Exploration 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

  32. #32 Gleamlight
    81% matchMostly Negative39% of 136 reviews2020
    Dev: DICOPub: D3PUBLISHER
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    This is a story of light - of Gleam, in a world of glass stained in darkness.

    Why similar: Action 34.4%, Adventure 28.8%, Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Atmospheric 9.1%, 2D 4.4%

  33. #33 Salt and Sanctuary
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
    Dev: Ska Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 42.5%, Metroidvania 21.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Difficult 10.1%, Platformer 5.2%

  34. #34 Nine Sols
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 38,824 reviews2024
    Dev: RedCandleGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Souls-like 21.5%, Difficult 12.1%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Platformer 8.2%

  35. #35 Tearscape
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 250 reviews2026
    Dev: NERDS TAKE OVER
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 32.4%, Metroidvania 28.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Exploration 8%

  36. #36 Gravethorn
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2026
    Dev: Volviir
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Souls-like 36%, Difficult 19.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Story Rich 6.6%

  37. #37 Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
    78% matchMostly Positive71% of 260 reviews2017
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Platformer 20%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Exploration 8.1%, Action 6.8%

  38. #38 Zapling Bygone
    76% matchVery Positive80% of 195 reviews2022
    Dev: 9FingerGames
    Windows

    Zapling Bygone is a twisted metroidvania where you murder your foes and steal their abilities by wearing their skulls and absorbing their consciousness into your hive-mind.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 22.6%, Horror 9.9%, Platformer 7.5%, Exploration 6.7%

  39. #39 Thy Creature
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 142 reviews2022
    Dev: Growing Seeds
    Windows

    A dark fantasy story adventure to face the long-forgotten 「memories」!

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.7%, Story Rich 14.9%, Cute 13.7%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Horror 12.4%

  40. #40 Skul: The Hero Slayer
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 56,905 reviews2021
    Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, Roguelike 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 9.1%

  41. #41 Unworthy
    75% matchVery Positive81% of 842 reviews2018
    Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.

    Why similar: Souls-like 32.2%, Metroidvania 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Difficult 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

  42. #42 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,444 reviews2025
    Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Souls-like 21.6%, Dark Fantasy 14%, 2D 4.4%, Difficult 3.5%

  43. #43 Ghost Song
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 1,404 reviews2022
    Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Difficult 11.6%, Horror 8%

  44. #44 The Little Brave
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2025
    Dev: Dmitrii Batov
    Windows

    Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Platformer 19.2%, Hand-drawn 17.2%, Cute 8.7%, Atmospheric 8%

  45. #45 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,561 reviews2021
    Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
    Windows
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, Platformer 12.8%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Difficult 7.1%, Action 6.3%

  46. #46 Custodian: Beginning of the End
    73% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2021
    Dev: Red-Pixel
    Windows

    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: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 22.6%, Difficult 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Platformer 8.4%

  47. #47 Eldritchvania
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 133 reviews2024
    Dev: DeathCount Games
    Windows

    Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Difficult 19.1%, Platformer 13.6%, Exploration 8.3%, Horror 5.7%

  48. #48 The Tribulation Entanglement
    72% matchMostly Positive78% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Anxious Neck Games
    Windows

    You are the Entangled One, a malformed entity. Traverse the flesh wastes under the eye of an eternal eclipse. Delve deep into the planet's guts. Uncover a fleshy ecosystem. Engage in deliberate, challenging combat, using your whiplike arms and collectible sub attacks to augment your combat style!

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.9%, Difficult 22.8%, Platformer 14.9%, Horror 14.7%, Atmospheric 10.8%

  49. #49 Noreya: The Gold Project
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 158 reviews2024
    Dev: DreamirlPub: PixelHeart
    Windows · Linux

    Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Platformer 10.8%, Multiple Endings 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  50. #50 Tormenture
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 206 reviews2024
    Dev: Croxel StudiosPub: Billete Cohete
    Windows

    Tormenture is a psychological horror game where you play as a child trapped in a cursed 8-bit game with a dark secret. To survive, you must find four relics and solve reality-blurring puzzles. But beware—some creatures may escape the game and haunt you in the real world. A game within a game.

    Why similar: Horror 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Exploration 16.1%, Story Rich 11.7%, Atmospheric 10%

  51. #51 Ex Vitro
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 145 reviews2024
    Dev: Evolver Dynamics
    Windows

    EX VITRO is a dark sci-fi 2D platformer where you delve into the ruins of a military research facility and discover the horrors within. Whether machine, creature, or something else entirely, you’ll face the violent legacy of the last survivors of humanity.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Platformer 13%, Horror 11%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Exploration 9.1%

  52. #52 The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 60 reviews2026
    Dev: Elden PixelsPub: Acclaim, Inc.
    Windows · Mac

    After a psychologist visit goes terribly wrong, you find yourself trapped in the mind of a game developer on the brink of physical and emotional burnout during the final stages of an intense project. Experience a metroidvania-lite drenched in anxiety and based on a very true story.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Platformer 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Exploration 9.2%, 2D 7.1%

  53. #53 Rain World
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 50,449 reviews2017
    Dev: VideocultPub: Akupara Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.

    Why similar: Difficult 19.7%, Metroidvania 16.7%, Souls-like 12.2%, Platformer 10.3%, Atmospheric 8%

  54. #54 Soulbind: Tales Of The Underworld
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2024
    Dev: Rubedo Games
    Windows · Linux

    It's up to you to become the Endless, a mysterious skeleton, and embark on a perilous journey. Collect monster body parts to enhance your character and use a variety of abilities. Explore sinister locations, fight mythical creatures and uncover the secrets of the Underworld.

    Why similar: Roguevania 51.7%, Roguelike 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Platformer 9.4%

  55. #55 Mable & The Wood
    71% matchMixed56% of 86 reviews2019
    Dev: Triplevision GamesPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Hunt down massive beasts and, upon destroying them, shapeshift into their forms in order to use their powers to save or destroy the world. Players with less violent intent can find secret paths to complete Mable without killing anything, including bosses.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Difficult 15.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Exploration 7.1%

  56. #56 MO:Astray
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 5,025 reviews2019
    Dev: Archpray Inc.Pub: Rayark International Limited
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

    Why similar: Platformer 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Difficult 10.8%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Cute 8.7%

  57. #57 Volkolak: The Will of Gods
    65% 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 26.7%, Souls-like 25.6%, Platformer 9.9%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Multiple Endings 7.9%

  58. #58 Skelethrone: The Prey
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 437 reviews2024
    Dev: 70`StrikePub: Valkyrie Initiative
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 1.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    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: Metroidvania 24.6%, Souls-like 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Difficult 11.4%, Platformer 7%

  59. #59 Voidwrought
    65% matchMostly Positive78% of 884 reviews2024
    Dev: PowersnakePub: Kwalee
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Platformer 11.3%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Exploration 8.2%

  60. #60 Angel's Gear
    67% matchMostly Positive74% of 257 reviews2023
    Dev: Scumhead
    Windows

    Angel's Gear is a challenging horror-flavored Metroidvania set in a world tainted by a mechanical disease.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Souls-like 29.7%, Horror 10.5%, Multiple Endings 8.3%, Story Rich 5.2%

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