- #1 爆裂!スイーツランド - PANIC IN SWEETS LAND -
97% matchMixed67% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Sonic Powered Co.,Ltd.
Windows
Crushing combos and beat up enemies! No complicated controls, just fun with a variety of fighting actions! The joy and faults of a pretty magical girl knocking down her enemies? Yes, please! A delicious and crazy action game with bright and colorful sweet action!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 18% ★, Souls-like 14.2%, Beat 'em up 13.4%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Comic Book 9.4%
- #2 Afterimage
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,136 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 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 19.9%, Souls-like 15.2%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Action RPG 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
- #3 Saga of Yurina
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FIVE DUCK GAMES
Windows
A Katana-parrying action Metroidvania set in an era of falling cherry blossoms! Defeat your foes with pure, flawless swordplay and prove your absolute mastery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Souls-like 18.9%, Beat 'em up 12.1%, Action RPG 9.6%, Hack and Slash 9.4%
- #4 Draco Knight
95% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: TeamHen
Windows
Don your armor and take up the spear and shield. Draco Knight is a brutally difficult action platformer with a hint of metroidvania that utilizes twin stick controls to provide an intricate and hard to master gameplay. Prepare yourself for a fast paced, action packed and exciting combat experience.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 19.8% ★, Metroidvania 17%, Souls-like 16.2%, Beat 'em up 13.9%, Hack and Slash 11.9%
- #5 Fighter X Fighter
94% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: WANG TAO
Windows
Punch and kick! Live in fighting! Choose skills and strengthen talents to conquer various levels and enemies.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 24.6% ★, Metroidvania 17.4%, Beat 'em up 16.8%, Souls-like 16.4%, 2D Fighter 10.2%
- #6 Roc's Odyssey
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunshine Festival Studios
Windows
Explore vast landscapes and get lost in a beautiful yet dangerous world in Roc's Odyssey. Filled with intense combat, strange allies, platforming, enemies, treasures, secrets, upgrades, friendships and lore this hand drawn action adventure will have you hooked!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.5%, Beat 'em up 15.4%, 2D Fighter 14.5%, Souls-like 14%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
- #7 Decline's Drops
93% matchVery Positive95% of 222 reviews2024
Dev: Le Moulin aux Bulles
Windows
Grab your punching gloves, put your clogs on and smash your way in the world of Decline's Drops, a fully hand-drawn platform-brawler full of weird frogs, bizarre chickens and odd hydras! Avenge your destroyed garden and defeat the 6 heads of the Eternal Corp.! If you can, that is.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 21.2% ★, Beat 'em up 15.7%, 2D Fighter 14.3%, Comic Book 11.7%, Lore-Rich 8.8%
- #8 Chakana, Gold of the Gods
92% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Equinoxis Studios
Windows
Embark on a 2D metroidvania adventure that immerses players in Andean mythology, focusing on exploration, combat, and discovery. Join Hoyustus, a brave jaguar warrior, on his journey to free his people from the oppression of an usurping god.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.1%, Souls-like 18.9%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Comic Book 12.7%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
- #9 Darxanadon
91% matchMixed69% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Souls-like 21.3%, Action RPG 13.7%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Side Scroller 9.6%
- #10 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
91% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
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 21.1%, Souls-like 20.2%, Action RPG 11.3%, Side Scroller 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
- #11 Brizo
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 朱展鹏Pub: 游龙翼道
Windows
DreamKiller is a 2D side-scrolling action game that combines strategy cards with intense combat. Control Irene as she navigates a world where dreams and reality merge, piecing together the shattered Dream Interpretation Codex. Use card-switching to unleash powerful skills in a Souls-like challenge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Souls-like 20.1%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, Action RPG 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
- #12 HunterX
89% matchVery Positive84% of 733 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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: Metroidvania 23.1%, Souls-like 21.9%, Action RPG 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Side Scroller 8.7%
- #13 Vegawon's Legacy
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DWS Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vegawon's Legacy is a Metroidvania Action RPG set in a rich 2D pixel art world. With fluid combat mechanics, deep character development and a huge world to explore, players will witness the dramatic story of a king who loses his wife and child.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Action RPG 12.4%, 2D Fighter 12.2%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Hack and Slash 9.4%
- #14 Miracle Corp.
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bonefish Games
Windows
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 26.4%, Souls-like 23%, 2D Fighter 13.4%, Action RPG 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12.3%
- #15 Templar
86% matchPositive80% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: Estudio 2Pastores
Windows · Linux
Templar is a 2D indie platformer and hack and slash game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Souls-like 19.4%, Comic Book 15.4%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
- #16 DEAD DAYLIGHT
86% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: KARMIU
Windows
"DEADDAYLIGHT" is a side-scrolling platform action-adventure game.Developed independently by a single person. It tells the dark story of a protagonist who wakes up from a nightmare about the plague during a plague after the gods abandoned the earth, and then return to the Cathedral of Holy Light.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 16.9%, Metroidvania 16.9%, Souls-like 15.9%, Action RPG 11.6%, Hack and Slash 11.4%
- #17 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
87% matchVery Positive93% of 11,787 reviews2016
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 22.3% ★, Metroidvania 20.1%, Souls-like 17.5%, 2D Platformer 9%, Side Scroller 8.4%
- #18 Roid Chimp
85% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Robert PanichpakdeePub: Pay Artists Studios
Windows
A 2D platformer in the vein of Super Mario World, Megaman, and Sonic, play as Roid Chimp, a personification of our collective rage at a terrible system. Run, climb, and punch your way through a world to explore, filled with books that increase both regular stats and elemental upgrades.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Souls-like 17.9%, Beat 'em up 16.4%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action RPG 9.9%
- #19 Rot In A Porcelain Dream
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yamo Studios
Windows
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: 2D Fighter 19.6%, Metroidvania 18.8%, Souls-like 16.3%, Action RPG 12.7%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
- #20 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
83% matchVery Positive82% of 1,218 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.1%, Souls-like 18.4%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Action RPG 10.8%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
- #21 Divinum
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sigil Games
Windows · Mac
Divinum is an action-adventure that blends stylish, expressive combat with rewarding exploration. Master devastating combos and craft unique builds to fight back mysterious invaders and uncover your island’s hidden truth.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 23.2% ★, Metroidvania 20.9%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Action RPG 8.8%
- #22 Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
81% matchVery Positive83% of 2,069 reviews2024
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Souls-like 16.2%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
- #23 Templar 2
82% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: Estudio 2Pastores
Windows · Linux
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 20.5%, Metroidvania 15.7%, Comic Book 14.8%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Side Scroller 9.3%
- #24 OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK
82% matchMixed66% of 533 reviews2022
Dev: ENGINES Inc.Pub: KADOKAWA CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
2D action-adventure game set in the rich world of the epic dark fantasy, Overlord. This latest installment in the series features an original story overseen by Overlord's creator, Kugane Maruyama. Find Clementine's missing memories and make your escape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Spectacle fighter 19.9% ★, Comic Book 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
- #25 INFEROS NUMINE : descent into darkness
81% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 2.5D Gaming Studio
Windows
Forge your path through the unknown kingdom. Explore a variety of landscapes and caverns infested with vast monsters and creatures. Battle your way through and explore the kingdom in this 2.5D Style shooter-platform-fighting game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.3%, Souls-like 16.5%, Beat 'em up 15.2%, 2D Fighter 14.1%, Hack and Slash 11.8%
- #26 Crown Of Silence
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nyro Interactive
Windows
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 27.5%, Souls-like 17.5%, Side Scroller 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Action RPG 10.1%
- #27 Maid of Salvation
78% matchVery Positive90% of 258 reviews2025
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.3%, Souls-like 21.4%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Action RPG 12%, Female Protagonist 10.9%
- #28 Bathory - Heritage of Blood
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Moonana
Windows
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 28.3%, Souls-like 21.6%, Side Scroller 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Action RPG 9.9%
- #29 Deus Exia
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Rune Game Dev
Windows
“Before your planet gets blown into smithereens, take this sword and protect yourself.” Embark on a colorful 2D pixel action adventure in Deus Exia! Slash, parry and combo though four distinct lands. Collect cards and skills to craft powerful builds — then overcome deadly enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 16.9%, 2D Fighter 15.8%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Side Scroller 13.3%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
- #30 Layers Deep
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tall Order Games
Windows · Mac
Explore a non-linear Southern Gothic-inspired world. Find upgrades and use them to expand your combat and exploration capabilities. Get lost in a dense atmospheric and dangerous map full of enemies and interesting characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Souls-like 16.7%, 2D Fighter 14.6%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Lore-Rich 9.1%
- #31 Being and Becoming
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IchthysPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
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 27%, Souls-like 22.2%, Action RPG 11.6%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Side Scroller 8.4%
- #32 Rift Diver
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Amar Dizdarević
Windows
Rift Diver is a punishing 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. As the "Unforgiven", descend into the chaotic Below to slay the Reaper! Master the dash, upgrade your unique class, and crush relentless swarms across a 4-level campaign or the Endless Dungeon.
Why similar: Souls-like 23%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, 2D Fighter 16.2%, 2D Platformer 13%, Action RPG 10%
- #33 Beak the hunter
76% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Sweeping Avalanche Creations
Windows
Beak the hunter is a 2D monster hunting game that follows the adventures of the master hunter, Beak. Explore a new and exciting world, and prepare yourself for hard battles against powerful and wild beasts in this soulslike adventure that will test your abilities!
Why similar: Souls-like 23.8%, Action RPG 16.9%, Metroidvania 13.9%, Comic Book 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12.1%
- #34 Umbra Sepulcri
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dead Pixel Games
Windows
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: Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 20.4%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Comic Book 12.3%, Side Scroller 7.7%
- #35 DARK SUN (黑暗太阳)
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rou Shan Game
Windows
[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: Metroidvania 24.4%, Souls-like 23.1%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Action RPG 13.4%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #36 Breaking Gates
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 112 reviews2020
Dev: Ylun GamesPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 19.2%, Metroidvania 19%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action RPG 13.4%, Side Scroller 10.4%
- #37 Crystal Vein
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Plus Alpha
Windows
The "Crystallization" a disease where crystalline veins course through the body, eventually encasing it entirely in crystals. A girl, afflicted by this illness, embarks on a journey to find a place of salvation. A 2D action adventure game about loss and coming of age.
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.1%, Souls-like 16.5%, Beat 'em up 15.1%, Action RPG 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8%
- #38 Geranium:Tale of Dawn's Desire
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bekotaizi
Windows
The story follows the journey of Geranium, a female swordswoman with amnesia.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.5%, Spectacle fighter 15.9% ★, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Action RPG 12.3%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
- #39 Internet Generation
73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,475 reviews2022
Dev: 岛叶游戏
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
A story about a dying chat server. Moderators are abusing their power, the owner has neglected the server, and the lives of members are miserable. And you, as a newcomer, will pick up your keyboard, and overthrow the owner and moderators' tyranny!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26% ★, Beat 'em up 17.8%, 2D Fighter 17.3%, Hack and Slash 13%, 2D Platformer 9.2%
- #40 Kotama and Academy Citadel
70% matchVery Positive80% of 2,726 reviews2026
Dev: Atomstring GamesPub: 2P Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 22.7% ★, Metroidvania 22%, Souls-like 13.5%, Action RPG 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
- #41 Red: Flame & Fable
71% matchPositive94% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Platonic Murder PartyPub: Champlain College
Windows
Will you succumb to the darkness or cleave through it with your lantern? Red: Flame & Fable is a handcrafted 2D platforming action-adventure which follows the story of Red. Red must defeat terrifying creatures, find her family and fight back against the darkness imbued by the flower curse.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.2%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Action RPG 11%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
- #42 Valeria the Pagan Priestess
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Skynet Games
Windows
Valeria the Pagan Priestess is a savage and sexy celebration of old-school dark fantasy themes, modernized with visceral hack-and-slash combat!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Beat 'em up 16.5%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
- #43 The Black Knight
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 42 reviews2022
Dev: Over GamesPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
In a fight against time, Diego needs to find the 5 stones of Praxx to open the portal and save Princess Amanda from the mighty Lox, leader of all monsters in the Kingdom of Belvedor.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 18.6%, Metroidvania 17.4%, Souls-like 16.8%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Action RPG 10.1%
- #44 Crazy Flasher 7 Mercenary Empire(stand-alone Version)
73% matchMixed52% of 256 reviews2023
Dev: Andy Law
Windows
The classic old web game action role-playing in 2010, fighting zombies in the last days, horizontal 2D games, firearms, cold weapons, mercenaries, gangs... Now a stand-alone version without internet is launched.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 20.3% ★, Beat 'em up 17.9%, 2D Fighter 16.6%, Action RPG 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11.5%
- #45 Burning Sky
72% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: House Raven Studios
Windows
Fight and survive a desolate half-destroyed planet cracker, teeming with mutated wildlife and robotic enemies. Will you make it out alive?
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.1%, Souls-like 19.7%, Beat 'em up 17.8%, 2D Fighter 16%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
- #46 BLOOD ENGINE 血焰引擎
70% matchNo user reviews2030
Dev: BEAR GIANT
Windows
《BLOOD ENGINE》是一款Metroidvania类的横板ACT游戏。我们在平台跳跃和动作游戏的基础上尝试融入我们设计的“瞬杀”系统。尝试增幅击败敌人时带给玩家的打击感和爽快感。玩家需要随时面临由怪物,机关组成的各种各样的危机,并灵活做出反应,化解危机,击败敌人。
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 25.9% ★, Metroidvania 19.8%, Comic Book 14%, Action RPG 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.2%
- #47 HunterX: code name T
70% matchVery Positive87% of 163 reviews2023
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
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: Metroidvania 23%, Souls-like 21.1%, Action RPG 14.7%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Platformer 8.6%
- #48 BOGs: Earth vs Sea
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hammerhead Shark
Windows
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 27.6%, Souls-like 16.2%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.8%
- #49 Pitchfork Kingdom
71% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Adam BetzPub: OddBall Interactive
Windows
Pitchfork Kingdom is a 2D hack-and-slash where each level is full of exciting combat, obstacles, and adventure.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, 2D Fighter 17.8%, Action RPG 12%, Side Scroller 11.9%
- #50 Vindilis
67% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: François Mauxion
Windows
Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.6%, Spectacle fighter 19.4% ★, Hack and Slash 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
- #51 L'Artisan Meurtrier
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matthieu Urban
Windows
L'Artisan Meurtrier is an old school action/RPG game built around a rich and demanding combat system. Prepare to face the worst monsters and villains, to foil the most treacherous traps to honor your contracts and gain ever more glory!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 29.6% ★, Souls-like 21.5%, Action RPG 14.9%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #52 Sinweaver
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jitterbug Games
Windows · Linux
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 25%, Souls-like 23.4%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, 2D Platformer 9%, Side Scroller 8.8%
- #53 BOXPAST LOV3YOU
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: LTN STUDIO
Windows
Play as a physical PC and destroy the viruses!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 26.8% ★, Souls-like 18.6%, Action RPG 12.9%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
- #54 Volkolak: The Will of Gods
66% matchVery Positive92% of 252 reviews2025
Dev: Volk TeamPub: Progamefactoryllc
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 23.6%, Souls-like 22.2%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, 2D Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 10.9%
- #55 Full Moon
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ISGames
Windows
Explore a pyramid full of misteries while fighting against the dark forces. Chain your attacks in a fast paced combat system full of stylish combo. Fuse and equip the skills you find to forge your own path.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 27.2% ★, Metroidvania 22.2%, Souls-like 19.8%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #56 出击吧!勇者 Let's go! Brave
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YQ Game
Windows
《Let's go! Brave》is a 2D action adventure game in the dark fantasy style of Galaxy Warrior Demon City, featuring sexy characters and lively battles. Its unique purification gameplay is also exhilarating, and of course, it also has a gripping storyline
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 27.8% ★, Metroidvania 22.3%, 2D Fighter 19.4%, Action RPG 12.5%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #57 RYSTEL
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RelicSquare
Windows
A 2D action-adventure through a world in soft pixel art. The brilliance of the star crystal "RYSTEL" is being lost. Let the adventure begin to uncover the mysteries!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28% ★, Metroidvania 24%, Action RPG 11.5%, Side Scroller 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
- #58 Midpoint
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frandy
Windows
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 24.8%, Souls-like 23.9%, Action RPG 10.7%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Platformer 8.7%
- #59 SkullPirates
64% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: Arcade Distillery
Windows
On the oceans, sailors tell tales of a ship crewed by the dead. They say a skeletal army lives within its hold, waiting to assault unwary vessels and steal their treasure. In hushed tones, their name is uttered: Their captain, Skull Queen, has a fearsome reputation as a cutthroat hunter of the seas.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 17.6%, Beat 'em up 16.5%, Metroidvania 15.8%, Action RPG 12.4%, Hack and Slash 10.8%