Games Like The Lost Key

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 20%, Souls-like 17%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Platformer 9.3%, 2D Platformer 8.4%

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 18.8%, Souls-like 18.4%, Side Scroller 12%, Platformer 9.8%, Hand-drawn 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 24.1%, Souls-like 20.1%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 9.9%, Hand-drawn 7.4%

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 20.5%, Souls-like 18.1%, Side Scroller 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 8.8%

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 22.3%, Souls-like 18.3%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Shyftrs is a 2D stylized action adventure metroidvania game that will take you on a journey to uncover the mysteries of your lineage and the world beyond. Your weapon of choice are Cane Sword, Pistol or use your new found prowess. Step up and embrace the adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

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 24.6%, Souls-like 22.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 9%, 2D Platformer 7.9%

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 20.1%, Souls-like 17.9%, Side Scroller 12%, Platformer 9.5%, 2D Platformer 8.5%

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 22.9%, Souls-like 20.6%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%

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 29.8%, Souls-like 17.3%, 2D Platformer 12%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

Explore an ancient world in The Malice Kingdom. Travel the rich and diverse landscape filled with ancient ruins, foreboding forests, and haunting mansions. Discover powerful weapons, befriend Whimsical characters, and uncover the dormant secret within the kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Souls-like 18.9%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.3%

SpellTome is a story driven fantasy adventure 2D platformer. Hurl balls of magic, dash across levels, and jump over obstacles while trying to get the fabled SpellTome.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Souls-like 23.1%, Platformer 12%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

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 25%, Souls-like 19.6%, Side Scroller 14.7%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 8.7%

Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Side Scroller 9.3%

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 25.3%, Souls-like 22.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Side Scroller 8.1%

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 26.4%, Souls-like 23%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.

Why similar: Souls-like 22.4%, Metroidvania 22%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Side Scroller 6.8%

Templar 2 is a 2D indie action platform game. Immerse yourself in the darkest, scariest and bloodiest Middle Ages. A story told in comic format, and with spectacular dubbing.

Why similar: Souls-like 20%, Metroidvania 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 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: Metroidvania 21.5%, Souls-like 21.4%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, 2D Platformer 7.8%

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: Metroidvania 27.8%, Souls-like 23.8%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Platformer 7.9%

A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 23.5%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 7.9%

A fast-paced dark fantasy action roguelite where you chain attacks and parries into fluid, combo-driven combat through a twisted fairytale world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 19%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Souls-like 10.8%, Platformer 10.7%

Embark on a pixelated journey of exploration, platforming, and intense battles in Dark Watcher. Unveil the secrets of a dark realm, unlock abilities, and confront formidable adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Souls-like 17.2%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 9%

A dark metroidvania where you play as a silent, white-hooded specter drifting through forgotten realms. Master precise hand-drawn platforming and uncover the mystery of the veil.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Action 8.9%

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 27%, Souls-like 23.2%, Hand-drawn 10%, Platformer 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.4%

Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 21.8%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8%

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 21.4%, Metroidvania 17%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Platformer 10.6%

Blast your way through a thrilling adventure that brings back the spirit of 90s arcade classics… with a modern twist.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.4%

Templar is a 2D indie platformer and hack and slash game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Souls-like 19.6%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Souls-like 17.3%, Side Scroller 16.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 8.2%

The Smoke is a 2D Metroidvania where players wield a gun to disperse the smoke that threatens to engulf the world. Explore a world filled with hidden pathways and treacherous chambers. Blast away enemies, clear toxic clouds, and unlock new abilities. Stop the darkness before it swallows everything.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 12%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

Play as an assassin hired to complete a job in a dark city filled with corrupted beasts. A 2D Action-platformer where each level will test your will, ingenuity, and resourcefulness as you wade through beasts on your journey to complete your job.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Platformer 12%

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 29.4%, Souls-like 24.3%, Platformer 8.6%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Action 6.3%

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 31.4%, Souls-like 23.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

The Weird Dream is a 2D Metroidvania game set in the ruins of Alpha City. Control a mysterious rabbit, confront mutated inhabitants, level up your skills, and unravel the truth behind Alpha City's destruction.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Drama 9.6%, Hand-drawn 7.3%

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 22.2%, Souls-like 19%, Side Scroller 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 11.8%

Spright is a hand-crafted 2D action-adventure about a lone warrior in a diving helm, drawn into the ruins of a fallen world. Forge, swim, and fight through luminous caverns, cursed foundries, and drowned ruins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Souls-like 22.6%, Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Action 6%

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 19.4%, Souls-like 16.1%, Side Scroller 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 9.4%

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%, Souls-like 16.6%, Side Scroller 13.3%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 8.6%

Arrowman is a 2D action-platformer in an odd world where stone statues talk and evil is taking control. Shoot your way through hordes of enemies to uncover the mysteries of your true nature.

Why similar: Souls-like 21.5%, Metroidvania 20.6%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

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 24.4%, Souls-like 21.8%, Side Scroller 12%, Platformer 11.3%, Hand-drawn 9.3%

Clarity is a 2D side scrolling platforming adventure. Choose to face seven demons and acquire their demon sword and demon magic. Each sword and spell, has an elemental strength against a corresponding demon.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.2%

『Second Works』 is a 2D platform action-adventure game set in a sci-fi fantasy world based on biotechnology. Enjoy the unique atmosphere created by colorful anime-style graphics and the thrilling experience of high-difficulty action.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Souls-like 19.2%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Action 9.4%

A challenging action game where you explore a dark kingdom, face brutal creatures, and uncover hidden secrets. Fight with strategy, discover powerful relics, and navigate treacherous dungeons as you unravel the mysteries of the Citadel.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Souls-like 9.5%

Human vs Food is a challenging action platformer game set in a world where food has taken over the world. In battle, you will have to destroy food a lot and skillfully. Explore 100 levels, play as 6 different characters with different skills. Save the world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Souls-like 22.1%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Medieval 5.7%

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 22.1%, Souls-like 18.1%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

Embark on an epic action adventure by unraveling the mystery of the Elder Seed and save the world from falling into chaos. Journey with Milo through colorful handcrafted lands, forests, caves and dungeons. Forge new weapons and encounter strange creatures who will help you throughout your journey.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Platformer 14%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.7%

A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Souls-like 24.1%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 9.3%, Dark 6.9%

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 23.7%, Souls-like 21.3%, Side Scroller 14.9%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 10.6%

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 30.2%, Metroidvania 29.4%, Platformer 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, 2D Platformer 7.1%

An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Souls-like 21.8%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

2D-Action-Platformer with terrain transformation. Place tiles to reach new heights, block incoming projectiles, or hide yourself from the enemy. All abilities/weapons acquired are equipped at all times. Stand still and hold fire for a laser beam, move and fire for a bubble, move and hold to roll…

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Souls-like 20.4%, Side Scroller 14%, Platformer 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10%

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 13.1%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

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 18.4%, Souls-like 16.1%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Platformer 8.3%

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 34.4%, Souls-like 27.2%, Platformer 13.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Action 5.8%

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 33.2%, Platformer 14%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Adventure 9.2%

Death is not the end! Slash, dash, parkour and manipulate time in this 2d action plaformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Souls-like 23.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 22.7%, Side Scroller 14.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%